LiuGong India, a subsidiary of Guangxi LiuGong Machinery, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wheel loaders, has announced completion of its 15 years business in India with a gala celebration at Pithampur attended by business partners, supporters and the media. Committed to embrace the “Make in India” campaign by initiatives and new offerings to the Indian market, LiuGong machines are designed to meet any challenge, any day.
The celebration was also part of LiuGong’s 60th anniversary global tour which was announced last November.
Mr. Wu Song, Managing Director, LiuGong India, said on the occasion: “It has been an incredible journey and we are proud to celebrate memories, experiences and our successes. We express our gratitude to all our patrons for their continuous support & commitment which has helped us develop and evolve as market leaders in the construction equipment sector.”
To embrace the ‘Make in India’ campaign and generate better local employment opportunities, an additional investment of $5 million, has been invested to enhance the production capacity at LiuGong’s factory in Pithampur. The company’s manpower is likely to increase by 40% over the next two-three years, generating more manpower from India to support the motto of ‘Skill India Mission’.
Like all LiuGong machines, LiuGong India’s machines are designed and tested to operate in the toughest conditions. The machines made in India are well tested for the local conditions. World class components are used in the equipment, including engines, transmission axle, cylinders and control valves from renowned manufacturers like Cummins, ZF and Kawasaki. LiuGong machines adopt proven technologies to thrive in the most rigorous conditions in India, making them – highly efficient, durable, simple to run, easy to service and cost-efficient.
On the occasion, Motorindia had an opportunity to interact with LiuGong’s customers and dealer partners, most of whom were extremely happy with the support and backing they had received from LiuGong during tough times last year, especially immediately after the implementation of GST.
Key milestones of LiuGong India
- 2002: India’s first purchase of LiuGong construction equipment. Fourteen units of wheel loaders were delivered to the iron ore mines at Goa. These machines have performed more than working 30,000 hours and are still working.
- 2007: First 1,000 units of construction equipment were sold. LiuGong India Pvt. Ltd. (LIPL) was founded, corporate office is at New Delhi.
- 2008: Foundation of Pithampur manufacturing plant was laid. The premises cover more than forty-four acres of land and has the capacity to manufacture 3,000 units of wheel loaders and motor graders annually.
- 2009: Rolled out the first MADE IN INDIA wheel loader from the Pithampur factory.
- 2011: Launched construction vehicles that adhered to the local government regulations– BS-III.
- 2012: Expanded product line to include manufacturing of LiuGong’s 414 motor grader.
- 2013: Introduced new variant in 3 tonne wheel loader 836 BS-III
- 2014: Created a new segment with 2 tonne wheel loader 818 BS-III
- 2016: Launched 922D heavy duty excavator.
- 2016: Launched next generation wheel loader 856H
- 2017: Launched all NEW 921D I excavator & 611 compactor