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emphasis on road quality, durability and sustainable construction uptime and predictable maintenance costs because utilisation
will influence equipment selection. Looking towards 2027 and directly determines their returns. This makes after sales support,
beyond, I expect the market to become more technology driven. parts availability, diagnostics and service capability particularly INTERACTION
Customers will increasingly evaluate equipment on productivity, important. I expect organised rentals to gain further traction as the
fuel consumption, emissions, automation, data visibility and total construction equipment market becomes more professionalised.
cost of ownership rather than simply capacity. For manufacturers, the opportunity is to build strong partnerships
We are also likely to see greater adoption of recycling with rental operators while ensuring that technology remains
technologies as sustainability becomes increasingly integrated accessible to a wider customer base.
into project specifications. This creates significant opportunities for
technologies that enable higher RAP utilisation and more energy Your company has been at exhibiting at BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA,
efficient asphalt production. The Indian market is therefore moving how has the exhibition evolved. As an exhibitor what have been
from a volume driven growth phase towards a more sophisticated the major take away from the exhibition.
market where technology, efficiency and lifecycle economics will BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA has evolved significantly with the Indian
become stronger differentiators. construction equipment industry. What was earlier viewed primarily
as a platform to display products has increasingly become a
How is your organisation embedding sustainability, cleaner forum for technology, innovation, business discussions and industry
technologies and environmentally responsible practices into its dialogue. One of the most important changes we have observed
products, operations and long-term strategy? is the sophistication of visitors and customers. Conversations today
Sustainability at Ammann is being approached as an are increasingly centred around productivity, automation, fuel
engineering and business priority rather than as a standalone efficiency, sustainability, digitalisation and total cost of ownership.
initiative. The objective is to develop technologies that reduce This reflects the broader maturity of the Indian construction sector.
environmental impact while delivering measurable operating For Ammann, the exhibition provides an opportunity to
benefits to customers. One important area is asphalt recycling. demonstrate how global technology can be adapted to
Our technologies are designed to support higher utilisation of meet Indian requirements. It also allows us to engage directly
reclaimed asphalt pavement, reducing dependence on virgin with customers, understand emerging challenges and receive
raw materials and lowering the overall environmental footprint of immediate market feedback.
road construction. Our plants are engineered with a roadmap Another important takeaway is the increasing global relevance of
towards 100 percent RAP integration. India. The exhibition brings together manufacturers, customers and
We are also focusing on technologies that reduce energy industry stakeholders from across markets, creating opportunities
consumption during asphalt production. Foam Bitumen Warm Mix to exchange ideas and identify emerging technology trends.
technology, for instance, enables production at significantly lower For us, BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA is therefore as much about listening
temperatures, which can translate into substantial fuel savings. and learning as it is about showcasing our solutions.
Similarly, Intelligent Eco Mode helps reduce fuel consumption in
compaction equipment. Our sustainability approach extends to
our own operations as well. We are working towards increasing What is your outlook for the construction equipment industry and
renewable electricity usage and progressing towards our long term your company going forward?
net zero ambition. Ultimately, the most meaningful contribution I remain positive about the long term outlook for India’s
comes from making sustainable construction practical, scalable construction equipment industry. The fundamentals are strong,
and economically viable for customers. with continued investment in transport infrastructure, urban
development, industrial corridors and connectivity. However, the
Rentals are growing, your strategy to tap opportunities and industry is entering a phase where growth will increasingly be
outlook for the rentals market. accompanied by greater expectations around technology and
The growth of equipment rentals reflects an important evolution in efficiency. Customers will demand equipment that delivers higher
the Indian construction industry. productivity with lower fuel consumption, reduced emissions,
Contractors increasingly want access to modern equipment better uptime and stronger lifecycle economics.
without necessarily committing significant capital upfront, Digitalisation will play an important role in this transition. Connected
particularly when project durations and equipment utilisation can equipment, predictive maintenance, intelligent compaction and
vary. We see this as a complementary channel for expanding automated plant management will gradually become more
access to advanced construction technology. Our focus will be mainstream as customers recognise their value.
on understanding the requirements of rental companies and For Ammann, our focus will remain on combining global
ensuring that equipment supplied through this channel delivers the engineering expertise with strong local capabilities. We will
same expectations around productivity, reliability, serviceability continue investing in localisation, technology, sustainability and
and operating efficiency. Compaction equipment, pavers and customer support while developing solutions suited to India’s
other road construction equipment can benefit from this model, evolving requirements. The opportunity ahead is significant.
particularly as infrastructure activity expands across regions and The next decade will be defined by smarter, cleaner and more
contractors seek greater flexibility in fleet management. productive construction, and we want to play a meaningful role
At the same time, rental businesses need strong equipment in enabling that transformation.

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