We believe the mining, construction and material handling equipment industry has a very positive outlook. In the previous year or so we have seen considerable activity on the ground with regards to infra growth and this should result in improved sales for the equipment manufacturers as we move into 2017. With regards to Bauma Conexpo India, it is at the right time this year, a time when buyers are eagerly evaluating equipment they would need in the coming year or so. Choosing Gurgaon as the venue was a positive step and should attract a lot of serious visitors.

Plans at Bauma
We have strongly advocated the concept of Total Equipment Integration and at Bauma Conexpo India 2016, we continue with this as the theme. We are launching quite a few things here for the Indian market. A drill management system (in four variants: DAS-3, DAS-4, DAS-7 and DAS-7A), the weighing system (suitable for forklifts, stackers and wheel loaders) and the ready-to-run TEC-10 panel are all being launched at Bauma Conexpo India 2016.

The drill management system (DAS) will be a game changer in the industry coming in with best-in-class features and OEM pricing. We understand what the Indian customer wants and have fine-tuned this to their needs. Drill equipment will benefit OEMs greatly as they will not have to pay for a system designed primarily for the after-market. The DAS is modular and full of options to choose from. This can therefore be customised to a very high degree for their equipment. It also brings with it the advantages of total equipment management where we not only indicate and record the drill efficiency parameters but also control and manage the drill engine, the compressor engine, the hydraulics and other functions of the drill.

The TEC-10 is another one of a kind product - a turnkey solution for any engine driven application - mechanical or electronic engines. It is IP67 rated and great for outdoor use in applications like compressors, pumps, marine (fishing trawlers, barges), drills and any rugged panel requirement. The TEC-10 is a fully sealed unit, that?s ready to use in the harshest of conditions and very importantly eliminates a lot of hassles for the OEM. This is what we at called Ready to Run!

Expectations
We expect a decent customer and visitor turnout this time at Bauma Conexpo India. The products we are launching should create quite a buzz as a few of them are game changers in the industry.

Bauma Conexpo India has always provided a great platform for us to showcase our products and most importantly give a fist hand feel of them to our prospective customers. I am sure this time around there will be fruitful interactions with our prospective customer base at the expo. We will also use this as an opportunity to interact closely with end-users and customers on what they like and what their preferences are with respect to technology infusion.