Jacon Equipment, a business unit of the Maas Group (ASX MGH), has announced a distribution agreement with Voltas Limited for the sales, service and support of Jacon’s product lines in India.
According to Wes Maas, CEO of Maas Group, distributing through Voltas Limited’s Mining and Construction Equipment Divisions represents a significant opportunity to expand Jacon’s offering in a vital international market.
“Voltas Limited has an excellent reputation and large footprint which serves the customer segments of mining, tunnelling and construction across the Indian market,” he said.
“In addition, the range of products and services available through Voltas Limited’s Mining and Construction Equipment Divisions makes an ideal fit with our Jacon product offerings.
“The synergies between our two companies in terms of product support and parts signals the strong alignment we both have with market demands,” says Maas.
“This agreement also demonstrates the confidence that Voltas Limited has in Jacon’s products and support structure.
“We are delighted to have a highly respected company in Voltas Limited to represent us in the Indian market, and are excited about this collaboration and its immediate potential, as well as into the future,” Maas said.
Sharad Thussu, Vice President – Mining & Construction Equipment Division, at Voltas Limited, said the agreement for the M&CE Divisions to take on Jacon for the Indian market was a significant expansion in its underground mining, construction and tunnelling offerings.
“Jacon products are highly complementary to M&CE’s existing product lines, and provide us with opportunities to expand our reach into the underground mining and construction sectors,” he said.
“In addition, Jacon’s philosophy of designing and manufacturing products that are easy to maintain and repair, and offer lower operating costs than other manufacturers, will make them very attractive to our customers throughout India.”
Voltas Limited’s M&CE Division is India’s largest Independent service provider for mining equipment across its corporate sector.
“Jacon products in India will be backed by our state-of-the-art heavy repair shops and satellite warehouses, strategically located at mine sites throughout the country, and employing highly skilled service technicians able to offer 24/7 service and support,” says Ranjit Ravindran, Business Head – Mining.
About Voltas Limited
Voltas Limited is the flagship engineering services and project specialist arm of India’s largest business conglomerate, the $US120 billion TATA Group. It is one of the world’s premier engineering solutions providers and project specialists. Founded in India in 1954, Voltas Limited offers engineering solutions for a wide spectrum of industries in areas including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, refrigeration, electro-mechanical projects, textile machinery, mining and construction equipment, materials handling equipment, water management & treatment, cold chain solutions, building management systems, indoor air quality and others. Voltas’ engineering skills and knowledge base are seen in advanced design and development as well as adaptation and improvement of products and equipment.
About Voltas Mining & Construction Equipment Division
Voltas Limited’s Mining & Construction Equipment Division (M&CE) has been serving the cause of mechanisation and modernisation since 1954, serving as a key value-adding link between manufacturers, suppliers and end-users. Over the decades it has established a large and loyal customer base in the mining and infrastructure industry. In conjunction with globally renowned manufacturers, M&CE offers its customers a comprehensive package of state-of-the-art equipment and value-added service support for mining and construction equipment. In addition, M&CE offers an extensive range of products for these sectors, including ultra-size hydraulic and rope mining excavators, mining dump trucks, mining wheel loaders, track-mounted crushers, mine ventilation and auxiliary fan systems, and OTR (off the road) tyres.
About Maas Group
MAAS Group Holdings is a growing diversified industrial group who have cemented their place as a recognised supplier of choice across Australia – and now the world.
Established in 2002 by Wes Maas, MAAS Group Holdings has been built on reputation and today encompasses expanding construction materials, property, civil infrastructure and underground mining and tunnelling divisions.
With a diverse and experienced team of more than 850 employees, MAAS Group Holdings is committed to ensuring the highest standards of delivery are met on time, every time.
About Jacon Equipment
Since its establishment in 1978, Jacon Equipment has developed to become a major player in the specialised field of designing, manufacturing and supplying concrete pumping, spraying and transportation equipment for the mining and construction industry in Australia and overseas.
Jacon Equipment is recognised for its innovative approach to ensuring the most cutting edge technologies and designs are applied to all its products. The company markets its products both in Australia and Vietnam, as well as in North & South America, China and South East Asia. Jacon’s client base consists primarily of mining and construction operations which require sophisticated machinery, equipment and advanced technology to ensure safe and effective operations.