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INTERACTION COVER STORY • engine but switch to 100% grid power (electric) for pumping
operations. This reduces on-site emissions and cuts fuel costs
by approximately 15%.
Electric Transit Mixer (eRMC): Launched in collaboration with
Qucev Technologies, this is India’s first battery-electric 7m³
transit mixer. It features a high-capacity LFP Blade Battery
and dual fast-charging, allowing a full charge in just one
hour—ideal for urban “green” construction zones.
• CNG-Powered Transit Mixers: For customers looking for
immediate decarbonization without moving fully to electric,
we introduced CNG variants of our popular truck mixers.
• The FBP 29 Mixer Pump: An innovative “combination”
machine that integrates a truck mixer and a 29-metre boom
pump on a single chassis, reducing the number of vehicles
required at congested job sites.
Beyond concrete, we are aggressively expanding into the
Aggregate and Crushing space. We recently launched:
• A new range of Crushing and Screening solutions to provide
a single-window shop for the entire value chain.
• C&D (Construction and Demolition) Waste Recycling plants
to support circular economy initiatives in Indian cities.
• Precast Technology solutions in partnership with MAXtruder
GmbH, aimed at speeding up modular housing and metro
includes over 25 branch offices and an extensive dealer footprint. projects.
This ensures that genuine spare parts and expert service engineers
are always within a few hours of any job site. Our 52-acre Global How does your organisation ensure strong aftermarket support,
Manufacturing Hub in Cheyyar further supports this by acting as a customer service and high uptime for its equipment across
centralized parts hub, significantly reducing lead times for critical diverse and demanding operating conditions?
components compared to imported alternatives. Schwing Stetter India ensures maximum equipment uptime
Recognizing that machine performance is tied to operator skill, we and robust aftermarket support through a multi-layered
lead the industry in Skilling and Training. We operate the country’s ecosystem that prioritizes proximity, technical expertise, and
first accredited training center under the PMKVY scheme, utilizing digital innovation. Central to this strategy is our pan-India service
high-tech simulators to train hundreds of operators simultaneously. network, comprising over 25 branch offices and a vast dealer
By providing both on-site and digital learning platforms, we footprint that ensures genuine spare parts and expert technicians
empower customers to maintain a highly skilled workforce, directly are reachable within hours, even in remote or demanding job
improving site safety and machine longevity. sites. This is backed by our Global Manufacturing Hub (GMH) in
Finally, our focus on Indigenization and Customization allows Cheyyar, which serves as a centralized parts depot, maintaining
us to address specific Indian market challenges. By engineering high availability of both fast-moving and critical components to
advanced equipment, such as the 56-metre boom pump, drastically reduce lead times.
to fit domestic truck chassis, we offer global technology at a To mitigate the impact of human error and harsh operating
competitive local price point. We have also expanded into stone conditions, we have pioneered industry-leading skilling initiatives.
crushing and screening, providing a single-window solution for As the first company in India accredited to certify operators under
the entire aggregate and concrete chain. Through engagement the PMKVY scheme, we utilize high-tech simulators and specialized
platforms like “Technovation,” we allow customers to experience training centers in Irungattukottai and Cheyyar to train over 100
new technologies firsthand, ensuring they are always equipped personnel simultaneously. These programs, alongside our Online
with the most efficient, project-ready solutions. Training Courses, empower customers to maintain highly skilled
workforces capable of performing advanced troubleshooting and
Has your company launched any new machines or launching preventative maintenance.
any new machines in the near future? On the digital front, we leverage SCHWING Telematics to provide
Key New Launches (2025–2026) real-time visibility into machine health and operational efficiency.
• India’s First 56-Metre Boom Pump (S56SXF): This is a This IoT-driven platform allows for predictive maintenance,
landmark achievement in indigenization. It is the largest shifting from reactive repairs to proactive service interventions
boom pump ever engineered and manufactured entirely that reduce unplanned downtime by up to 30%. Furthermore,
in India, designed to fit specifically on local truck chassis to we offer comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC)
support high-reach infrastructure pours. and a dedicated “Certified Refurbishment” program, which
• The S36X Hybrid Boom Pump: A major leap in sustainability, injects new life into aging machinery through hydraulic rebuilding
this machine can travel to the site using a traditional diesel and rewiring. By maintaining a complete “digital twin” of each

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