Ammann India Wins Best Sustainable Strategies Award

02 Sep 2025 CW Team

Ammann India, a leading manufacturer of infrastructure and construction equipment, has been recognised as the “Organisation with Best Sustainable Strategies” at the Gujarat State Leadership Awards 2025. The event, hosted by the World Leadership Congress & Awards, was held in Ahmedabad.

The award underscores Ammann India’s commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure under its theme, Building a Well-Connected India. With a legacy of more than 150 years globally and decades of presence in India, the company has played a key role in delivering reliable and environmentally responsible road construction and compaction solutions.

Ammann’s technologies include energy-efficient asphalt-mixing plants that lower particulate emissions, recycled asphalt solutions that enable up to 60 per cent reclaimed asphalt reuse, and a strong footprint across more than 10,000 road and highway projects in India, including the Ganga Expressway, Bharatmala corridors, and Gujarat state highway upgrades.

Commenting on the recognition, Dheeraj Panda, Managing Director, Ammann India, said:

“As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India’s progress is anchored in strong, sustainable infrastructure. At Ammann, we are committed to building solutions that connect people and markets while safeguarding resources for future generations. This recognition at the Gujarat State Leadership Awards 2025 reinforces our mission to drive innovation, inclusivity, and environmentally responsible growth for a more sustainable India.”

The company continues to invest in state-of-the-art facilities, green technologies, and workforce empowerment programmes. Its efforts extend beyond machinery, focusing on recycling, sustainable roadbuilding practices, and leadership development to lay the foundation for long-term infrastructure growth.

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