L&T and Komatsu launch new models at Bauma Conexpo 2018
At Bauma Conexpo 2018, Larsen & Toubro reinforced its position as the premium brand alongside Komatsu in the Construction Equipment and Material Handling Industry. L&T participated with an exclusive outdoor stall and had one of the largest displays comprising 15 machines in the exhibition. Star attraction of the participation was the launch of Komatsu PC300LC-8M0 and PC350LC-8M0 Hydraulic Excavators for the Quarry/ Stone/ Marble segment and L&T 5590H Hydraulic Paver and L&T S315R Skid Steer Loader for the Road Construction segment.
The stall witnessed a huge footfall of customers and potential buyers from across India and especially the North and Central India who were keen to see the latest technology models that were introduced by L&T and Komatsu in the market. L&T's participation was led by Mr. Arvind K. Garg, Executive Vice-President, Construction & Mining Machinery Business, who alongwith his senior team - Mr. Vivek Hajela, General Manager-CEB, Mr. Arun Pai, General Manager-Product Support, and Mr. Jaikumar Kamath, Joint General Manager-Road Machinery interacted with the customers and reinforced L&T's commitment to providing the best in technology and after-sales service. Komatsu was represented in the stall by the high-level team of Mr. Masaaki Kamizono, Managing Director, Mr. Kazuma Nakanishi, Vice-President, Komatsu India Pvt. Ltd. and their team of engineers & specialists. Mr. Y. Kobayashi, General Manager-Asian Business, Komatsu Limited, also visited the stall.
Other Komatsu machines which were on display were Komatsu PC71/PC130/PC210/PC450 range of Hydraulic Excavators, D85 Crawler Dozer and GD535 Motor Grader. L&T had on display its own range of equipment L&T 1190/L&T 990HF/L&T 491 Vibratory Compactors, L&T 2490 Pneumatic Tyred Handler and L&T 9020sx Wheel Loader. All these machines are indigenously manufactured by L&T Construction Equipment Limited under the Make in India initiative.
L&T Vibratory Compactors have found good acceptability in the market and have already crossed the 1000 number mark since their introduction three years back. The robust Komatsu PC71 and PC130 machines have individually crossed the 5000 number mark and are being deployed for several new applications.
Komatsu's high-performance Rock Breakers and Quick Couplers used on Komatsu Hydraulic Excavators were also on display alongwith L&T Crusher Bucket. L&T had displayed a large selection of Genuine Parts in the constructed booth comprising fast moving spares, tooth points, oils used for a variety of models. Recon Components also formed part of the display
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