The Ammann Group finalised its acquisition of the ABG paving product line from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE). “ABG is a strong brand that we’re proud to welcome to Ammann,” said Hans-Christian Schneider, CEO of Ammann. “We will continue to build on ABG’s exceptional product line and reputation and provide complete roadbuilding solutions for the industry.” The transaction includes a transfer of Volvo CE’s paving businesses in Linyi (China) and Bangalore (India) as well as Volvo CE´s ABG facility in Hameln (Germany).ABG pavers and screeds will continue to be produced at the facility in Hameln, Amman Group’s production facilities in Mehsana, India and Suzhou, China will also begin production in the near future. As a part of the transaction, Ammann will retain the ABG brand name. “The ABG brand is synonymous with quality and aligns perfectly with Ammann’s history in asphalt compaction,” said Bernd Holz, Executive Vice President at Ammann.Established as a construction equipment repair shop in 1945, ABG has evolved into one of the most recognised paving brands globally. Demonstrating its ongoing innovation, ABG recently introduced a new electric paver at INTERMAT 2024 in Paris. This synergy elevates our capability to provide road construction equipment solutions across India and the globe. It positions us to cater to India's burgeoning infrastructure needs. With ABG’s product portfolio, we will intensify our delivery of high-performance paving products that align perfectly with our history of excellence in asphalt paving and compaction,” said Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India.Ammann will leverage its industry knowledge and customer relationships to guide development of the pavers with ABG in Hameln (Germany) becoming the Centre of Excellence for paving operations within the group. The range of paving products is extensive, starting from a basic screed width of 1.5 to 13 metres paving width which are used for job sites such as airports and highways. Both fixed and variomatic screeds are available and suitable for various materials, including asphalt, roller-compacted concrete, graded mineral mixes, and railway ballast. The Ammann ABG pavers product range is recognised for its advanced technology, ease of operation, reliability and build quality. It is designed to minimise fuel consumption, reduce emissions and operate quietly. Both tracked and wheeled pavers are available.The ABG screeds are also key differentiators – and have been throughout the company’s nearly 80-year history. “The screeds have consistently raised the bar in the asphalt industry, a tradition that continues to this day,” Holz said.ABG provided the first hydraulically adjustable, highcompaction screed on the global market. Recent advances include the e+ screed heat system, which can save 30 minutes of warmup time each shift while also reducing CO2 emissions. The pavers, along with a wide range of compaction equipment, are available through Ammann’s vast dealer network.(Communication by the management of the company)