KOLKATA | Nov 17, 2016: SANY India, which manufacturers construction, heavy machinery and renewable equipment has forayed into the mining segment.

The company also launched its SRT range of off-highway dump trucks in the country.

The new mining business unit will be headed by Dheeraj Panda, who is the BU Head and VP of Excavator at SANY India.

"These trucks are largely used in large surface mining sites for transportation of OB, Coal, Iron ore, limestone, bauxite etc. and in quarry segment. The trucks are equipped with high-strength frame and are 20% stronger than any other product in the same category," the company said in a statement.

With the launch of the new SRT series off-highway dump truck, SANY India will be offering mining solutions to the iron & coal, power, cement and construction industry. Currently, SANY which is participating at the ongoing International Mining Machinery Exhibition 2016, will be importing these truck series as CBU (Completely Built Units) from China.

Commenting on the launch, Deepak Garg, CEO, SANY Heavy Industries Pvt. Ltd., said, "SANY India will offer complete mining solutions and partner with big mining companies for end-to-end solutions." Deliberating on the company's prospects, Dheeraj Panda, BU Head and VP of Excavator and Mining, SANY Heavy Industries India Pvt Ltd., said, "Mining is a crucial segment adding significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. We believe there is a huge potential for us in this market."

(Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/)