JCB strengthens presence in Andhra Pradesh
India’s leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment, JCB India further strengthened its presence in Andhra Pradesh. Its dealer, Varun Motors, inaugurated its new facility for sales, service and spares in Rajahmundry, the cultural capital of the State.
 
This new premises is spread across more than 16,500 sq. ft. It will provide customers with JCB India's full range of products and services. The facility has a six-bay integrated workshop with one exclusive bay for excavators and is equipped with special hydraulic and pneumatic tools along with a welding bay. It is also has an engine overhauling centre. In line with JCB’s focus on ‘One Global Quality’, the new premises has a LiveLink command centre to ensure best-in-class customer experience and support.
 
Speaking on the occasion, Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, said, “Andhra Pradesh is an important State for our operations in India. We are delighted that despite the current challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Varun Motors has invested significantly in creating a strong base for JCB India’s business here. With this new 3S facility in Rajahmundry, we are fully committed towards the Sales, Service and Parts requirements for our customers in Andhra Pradesh. Varun Motors has been our dealer for over a decade and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship going further.”


Pic caption: L-R  Varun Dev, Dealer Principal, Varun Motors; and Deepak Shetty Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director JCB India.
 
The new premises has been made as per the JCB corporate identity guidelines and is equipped with JCB standardised systems and processes. The facility’s state-of-the-art fully operational LiveLink command centre, will enable 24x7 fleet management support to the customers. JCB LiveLink, an advanced telematics technology that delivers real-time information to increase site efficiency, improve productivity and cut down cycle time of projects.


JCB India has also pioneered the integration of digital technology with its digital initiatives for customer support, which are an industry first. Further integrating digital technology into its operations, the dealership will use Smart Serve to support its engineers to improve efficiency & productivity and reach customers in remote areas, thus helping in machine uptime.
 
About JCB India
JCB India is a leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment in India. The company started as a joint venture in 1979 and is now a fully owned subsidiary of J C Bamford Excavators, United Kingdom.
 
With five state-of-the-art factories in India, JCB India is an embodiment of ‘Make in India’ and the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. It today manufactures over 60 products in eight product categories which are not only sold in India but have been exported to over 110 countries. The company has the largest design centre outside of the UK in Pune where it develops exciting new technologies for the future.
 
It has pioneered in the area of Advanced Telematics in the industry through the introduction of LiveLink which uses IoT and Big Data for better work-site management through real-time alerts and equipment monitoring.
 
JCB India has the widest dealer network in the Indian construction equipment industry with over 60 dealers and 700 outlets for world-class product support.