From correspondents in Delhi, India, 07:43 PM IST

JCB India, the No.1 multi-product leader in Construction and Equipment industry has created history by selling its 75000th machine in India. The company is the first in the construction equipment sector to have accomplished the feat of selling the highest number of heavy earthmoving equipment in India. JCB started its operations in India in 1979 as a joint venture and in 2003 became a 100% subsidiary of J C Bamford Excavators Limited. Today, 1 out of every 2 construction equipment sold in India is a JCB.

Mr. Matthew Taylor, Group CEO, JC Bamford Excavators today officially inaugurated state-of-the-art JCB Parts and Technical Training centre, in the Talegaon Dabhade district of Pune, Maharashtra,

Mr. Matthew Taylor, CEO, JC Bamford Excavators Ltd. after the ribbon cutting ceremony, expressed “It is a proud moment for us to achieve the feat of being the first construction equipment manufacturer in the country to sell over 75,000 machines. World-class manufacturing experience, together with our high standards in terms of performance, reliability, safety and quality, has put the company in a terrific position to excel in the Indian market, enabling our continued growth. ”

The new JCB Parts Warehouse is fully equipped with JCB parts, and attachments. It also houses a Technical Training Center, which is equipped with latest audio visual aids for built in service training workshops. This ultra modern facility will provide JCB original parts and world class service to customers. The facility has been built over a total area of approximately 100,000 sq. ft. with built-up area of 60,000 sq ft. The Technical Training Center, covers an area of 25,000 sq. ft. The warehouse has been made as per the JCB Corporate Identity norms and is equipped with JCB standardized systems to provide a one-stop solution under one roof. JCB has a total of 4 Warehouses across India.

Gunning for growth, Mr. Sondhi, MD, JCB India Ltd. said, “To meet the needs of infrastructure development projects planned in the country, our organization is focused on strengthening its product range & after sales support network. JCB’s achievements are a tribute to all my colleagues. With the opening of 4th Warehouse in Pune, we have strengthened our after sales product support network”.

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