SDLG inaugurates first manufacturing facility in Bengaluru

18 Apr 2024 CW Team

A member of Volvo Group, SDLG offers sustainable solutions to construction, earthmoving, infrastructure and mining projects.

Present in India since 2009, SDLG has contributed to the Indian construction equipment market with its lineup of wheel loaders, motor graders, and excavators applied in ports, roadways, mining, steel, and cement industries.

SDLG is a pioneer in introducing groundbreaking innovations like the electric wheel loader L956HEV in India.

Further to its commitment towards serving the Indian Construction & Mining Industry, the company today inaugurated its manufacturing facility for wheel loaders, in Peenya, Bengaluru, as a major step towards providing its customers with construction equipment made in India. This is a significant milestone for SDLG in its endeavor to increase localised manufacturing capabilities, introducing innovative new products, and expanding the customer base across the country.

Equipped with advanced technology, this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility boasts a comprehensive manufacturing setup for five products and has the capacity to produce 1,000 machines annually per shift.

Surat Mehta, Head of SDLG Business in India says, ?We are thrilled by the strides we've made in our dedication to manufacturing equipment in India, tailored specifically for the Indian market. SDLG Growth Machines have garnered widespread acclaim among customers in quarrying, mining, roads, railway siding, and port segments. Their remarkable adaptability ensures users can derive maximum value across diverse applications. This milestone reinforces our commitment to bolstering our competitive advantage in the market while continuously meeting the evolving needs of our valued customers.?

With the inauguration of the manufacturing facility in India, SDLG India is poised for accelerated growth in the market. The key priorities include ensuring cost efficiency, expedited delivery, offering tailor-made equipment for the region, and delivering superior customer service and support. SDLG's overarching plans and strategies for growth and expansion in India are centered on harnessing the country's burgeoning construction equipment market and bolstering its competitiveness within the region.

A member of Volvo Group, SDLG offers sustainable solutions to construction, earthmoving, infrastructure and mining projects. Present in India since 2009, SDLG has contributed to the Indian construction equipment market with its lineup of wheel loaders, motor graders, and excavators applied in ports, roadways, mining, steel, and cement industries. SDLG is a pioneer in introducing groundbreaking innovations like the electric wheel loader L956HEV in India. Further to its commitment towards serving the Indian Construction & Mining Industry, the company today inaugurated its manufacturing facility for wheel loaders, in Peenya, Bengaluru, as a major step towards providing its customers with construction equipment made in India. This is a significant milestone for SDLG in its endeavor to increase localised manufacturing capabilities, introducing innovative new products, and expanding the customer base across the country. Equipped with advanced technology, this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility boasts a comprehensive manufacturing setup for five products and has the capacity to produce 1,000 machines annually per shift. Surat Mehta, Head of SDLG Business in India says, ?We are thrilled by the strides we've made in our dedication to manufacturing equipment in India, tailored specifically for the Indian market. SDLG Growth Machines have garnered widespread acclaim among customers in quarrying, mining, roads, railway siding, and port segments. Their remarkable adaptability ensures users can derive maximum value across diverse applications. This milestone reinforces our commitment to bolstering our competitive advantage in the market while continuously meeting the evolving needs of our valued customers.? With the inauguration of the manufacturing facility in India, SDLG India is poised for accelerated growth in the market. The key priorities include ensuring cost efficiency, expedited delivery, offering tailor-made equipment for the region, and delivering superior customer service and support. SDLG's overarching plans and strategies for growth and expansion in India are centered on harnessing the country's burgeoning construction equipment market and bolstering its competitiveness within the region.

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