Sany forays into mining, launches SRT series trucks

Construction equipment manufacturer Sany India today said it has forayed into mining segment and launched its SRT series off-highway dump truck.
The company, which launched its SRT55D dump truck at an event in Kolkata, has created a separate mining business unit that will be headed by Dheeraj Panda who is currently the Head and Vice-President of the company's excavator business, a statement issued here stated.
"With our foray into mining segment, we want to set new benchmarks for Sany India. We will offer complete mining solutions and partner with big mining companies for end-to-end solutions," Sany Heavy Industries Chief Executive Deepak Garg said.

The SRT series trucks are largely used in large surface mining sites for transportation of OB, Coal, Iron ore, limestone, bauxite and in quarry segment, the company said.
Panda said, "Since mining is a crucial segment adding significantly to the GDP of the country, we believe there is a huge potential for us in this market. With the launch of our new world-class product range, we are confident to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the industry."
With the launch of the new SRT series the company will be offering mining solutions to the iron and coal, power, cement and construction industry, he said.

Currently, Sany will be importing these truck series as CBU (Completely Built Units) from China.
"We aim to continuously innovate and design products that meet our customers requirements and thus helps them in growing their business. The company will also introduce new solutions as per the demand in the segment, going forward," Panda added.