Volvo CE Onboards Time Equipment as New Dealer Partner in North India

23 Apr 2025 CW Team

The Faridabad Dealership Head Office was inaugurated by Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, and Surat Mehta, Head of Product & Retail Management, Volvo CE India. TIME Equipment Directors—Sachin Chilana, Satish Parnami, R K Chilana, and Vishal Parnami, along with their team, were present at the event, marking a significant milestone in enhancing customer experience and service excellence.

Through this association, Volvo Construction Equipment aims to enhance customer satisfaction by harnessing Time Equipment’s established operational excellence, deep market knowledge, and strong customer relationships. Time Equipment will bolster its on-the-ground presence by setting up dedicated sales offices, parts centers, and service outlets across four key states. A team of more than 110 personnel, including 20 salesmen and 60 service engineers will support the operations. This will make Volvo and SDLG machines, along with comprehensive aftermarket support, more accessible to infrastructure businesses throughout the region.

“As India’s infrastructure sector expands, driven by the government’s vision, demand for construction and mining equipment will grow significantly. At Volvo Construction Equipment, we are committed to leading this transformation with India-centric solutions. Our partnership with Time Equipment is a strategic step towards strengthening our presence in Delhi NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh (including Singrauli), and Uttarakhand regions. Their proven capabilities in managing large-scale operations, deep understanding of market dynamics, and strong customer connect make them an ideal distributor to support the region’s rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape,” said Dimitrov Krishnan, MD, Volvo CE India.

Established in 2006 and headquartered in Faridabad, Time Equipment is one of North India’s leading players in construction equipment distribution and service, known for managing large-scale dealership operations across the region. Time Equipment operates a robust network of 9 Sales Offices, Service Centers, and Parts Offices strategically located in Faridabad, Charkhi Dadri, Karnal, Dehradun, Haldwani, Lucknow, Noida, Agra, and Anpara. This widespread presence ensures accessible, responsive, and reliable customer support across key regions. Dedicated workshops in Faridabad and Anpara (Singrauli) enable prompt on-ground servicing and maintenance. At the heart of operations, the Experience & Uptime Center at the Faridabad Head Office functions as a centralised hub for training, technical assistance, and uptime optimisation solutions.

“We are proud to represent Volvo Construction Equipment as their dealer for North India. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to delivering premium equipment solutions backed by prompt and dependable service. With the region’s infrastructure sector growing rapidly, we see tremendous potential ahead. Our goal is to build a Rs 6 billion business with Volvo CE by 2028,” said Sachin Chilana, Director, Time Equipment Pvt Ltd.

This association reaffirms Volvo CE’s commitment to creating a stronger, more accessible, and customer-centric distribution network in India’s fast-evolving infrastructure ecosystem.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) India entered a partnership with Time Equipment Pvt Ltd as its authorised dealer for Delhi NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh (including NCL Singrauli), and Uttarakhand. This strategic move will strengthen Volvo CE’s customer outreach and service network in North India. The Faridabad Dealership Head Office was inaugurated by Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, and Surat Mehta, Head of Product & Retail Management, Volvo CE India. TIME Equipment Directors—Sachin Chilana, Satish Parnami, R K Chilana, and Vishal Parnami, along with their team, were present at the event, marking a significant milestone in enhancing customer experience and service excellence.Through this association, Volvo Construction Equipment aims to enhance customer satisfaction by harnessing Time Equipment’s established operational excellence, deep market knowledge, and strong customer relationships. Time Equipment will bolster its on-the-ground presence by setting up dedicated sales offices, parts centers, and service outlets across four key states. A team of more than 110 personnel, including 20 salesmen and 60 service engineers will support the operations. This will make Volvo and SDLG machines, along with comprehensive aftermarket support, more accessible to infrastructure businesses throughout the region.“As India’s infrastructure sector expands, driven by the government’s vision, demand for construction and mining equipment will grow significantly. At Volvo Construction Equipment, we are committed to leading this transformation with India-centric solutions. Our partnership with Time Equipment is a strategic step towards strengthening our presence in Delhi NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh (including Singrauli), and Uttarakhand regions. Their proven capabilities in managing large-scale operations, deep understanding of market dynamics, and strong customer connect make them an ideal distributor to support the region’s rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape,” said Dimitrov Krishnan, MD, Volvo CE India.Established in 2006 and headquartered in Faridabad, Time Equipment is one of North India’s leading players in construction equipment distribution and service, known for managing large-scale dealership operations across the region. Time Equipment operates a robust network of 9 Sales Offices, Service Centers, and Parts Offices strategically located in Faridabad, Charkhi Dadri, Karnal, Dehradun, Haldwani, Lucknow, Noida, Agra, and Anpara. This widespread presence ensures accessible, responsive, and reliable customer support across key regions. Dedicated workshops in Faridabad and Anpara (Singrauli) enable prompt on-ground servicing and maintenance. At the heart of operations, the Experience & Uptime Center at the Faridabad Head Office functions as a centralised hub for training, technical assistance, and uptime optimisation solutions.“We are proud to represent Volvo Construction Equipment as their dealer for North India. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to delivering premium equipment solutions backed by prompt and dependable service. With the region’s infrastructure sector growing rapidly, we see tremendous potential ahead. Our goal is to build a Rs 6 billion business with Volvo CE by 2028,” said Sachin Chilana, Director, Time Equipment Pvt Ltd.This association reaffirms Volvo CE’s commitment to creating a stronger, more accessible, and customer-centric distribution network in India’s fast-evolving infrastructure ecosystem.

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