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INTERACTION CO VER STOR Y

Schwing Stetter India has transitioned from an

equipment vendor to a holistic Solutions Partner.

SCHWING Stetter India is committed to playing a leading role in India’s road construction industry
with its focus on innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability. In an exclusive interview to
CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES, V. G. SAKTHIKUMAR, CMD, SCHWING STETTER INDIA, speaks about the
latest trends in the Road construction equipment industry, game changing digital technologies and a
lot more.

Briefly give us an overview of the road construction equipment
industry, the latest trends and market dynamics.
Schwing Stetter India has evolved from a concrete machinery specialist
into a multi-vertical leader in the road construction equipment
industry, leveraging its mega-facility in Cheyyar as a global hub for
manufacturing and innovation. Their core road-building portfolio is
anchored by high-precision slipform pavers, high-capacity batching
plants, and versatile self-loading mixers, which are essential for both
mega-highways and rural connectivity. A standout development in
their recent lineup is the integration of “smart” mobile solutions, such
as foldable boom pumps and truck mixers engineered specifically
for Indian chassis, which address the unique logistical challenges of
domestic infrastructure projects.
The current industry landscape is defined by a rapid transition toward
sustainability and digitalization. Schwing Stetter is leading this shift
with the introduction of hybrid and electric machinery—notably hybrid
boom pumps and electric transit mixers—aimed at achieving net-zero
emissions on-site. Furthermore, the adoption of IoT-driven telematics
and AI-integrated fleet management has become standard, allowing
for real-time monitoring of fuel efficiency and machine health. Another

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