Page 68 - Built Expressions - Online Construction Magazine - November 2014 Issue

Industry interaction JCB INDIA A Plenary Operational Training by JCB in an interaction with Built Expressions, mr. Amit Gossain, EVp-sales, markeitng and Business Development, JCB India insists on the government, industry and OEMs to come together to initiate training programs which would help the construction equipment industry’s growing demand on skilled workforce. BE: What are the innovations happening in the BS III norms and is manufactured by JCB in India. Available construction equipment sector to reduce the impact in the range of 76hp to 175hp, JCB ecoMAX engines are on natural environment? environment-friendly with low noise and vibration. JCB has constantly pushed the boundaries in research For instance, 3DX Backhoe loader, JCB’s fagship and development to provide the best to its customers. The product provides fuel saving worth Rs 2.6 lacs in a year Indian Construction Equipment sector has undergone and the recently launched JS120 the most fuel effcient 12T several technological reforms as customers now prefer fuel tracked excavator saves fuel worth Rs. 8 lacs in four years. effcient and safe machines. In the Wheel Loader segment, 430 ZX Plus – the most JCB machines now come with the JCB ecoMAX engine – reliable and fuel effcient wheel loader saves fuel worth Rs. the most fuel effcient engine in its class which conforms to 1.50 lacs in 3 years. Moreover, JCB’s commitment to environmental responsibility begins inside the plant. Our engine assembly is equipped with no fault forward concept with full visual and in process control. Our initiatives in waste water recycling and solar lighting are frst of its kind in the industry. BE: In what way according to you, construction mechanization can optimize productivity and probably is the only solution to encounter the skill shortage? Availability of skilled manpower for construction equipment is becoming a challenge in India. According to a latest report released by A T Kearney, a potential shortage of around 20% anticipated by 2015 and if the industry grows as predicted, the gap could widen to 30% by 2020. The manpower shortage has created a potentially vast opportunity for Construction Equipment industry. Our machines help in faster and accurate completion of projects so that the Vol: 3 Issue: 11ol: 3 Issue: 11 November 2014vember 2014 PG 68 Built ExpressionsBuilt Expressions PG 68 V No