NE BUSINESS BUREAU
MUMBAI, DEC 10
The Construction and Mining Equipment business of Larsen & Toubro, India’s leading engineering, procurement and construction projects, manufacturing, defence and services conglomerate, has secured multiple orders for supply of 90 units of Komatsu Mining Equipment from Coal India subsidiaries, leading Infra companies engaged with the Coal sector and customers from the Cement and Iron Ore sectors, said a release.
These orders are for supply of 66 units of Komatsu 100 Ton and 60 Ton Dump Trucks, 15 units of Komatsu Wheel Loaders 7 units of Komatsu Hydraulic Excavators and allied equipment. The scope includes supply of equipment and maintenance contracts for supporting operations over three to four years.
Commenting on this order, Mr.MD & CEO, L&T, said “We are delighted to receive these orders from our valuable customers, across various sectors, which is a strong indication of the revival taking place in the Mining industry, driven by the progressive and supportive policies of the Government of India.”
Mr. Arvind K Garg, Executive Vice President & Head – Construction & Mining Machinery Business, L&T, said: “These orders reaffirm the confidence of our customers in Komatsu’s superior technology, emphasis on safety and L&T’s long term commitment in After Sales Service for the Mining industry.”
The business had recently won a prestigious order to supply 46 units of Komatsu Mining Equipment from Tata Steel, comprising 41 units of Komatsu HD785-7 (100 Ton Dump Truck), three units of Komatsu WA900-3E0 (9 Cum Wheel Loader) and two units of Komatsu D275A-5R (410HP Crawler Dozer).
A pioneer in the Indian Construction and Mining Machinery industry, L&T distributes and supplies state of the art equipment to the infrastructure, mining, and irrigation sectors since year 1945. Its comprehensive range of world-class equipment matches global performance standards. The business is engaged in the distribution and support of equipment such as Hydraulic Excavators, Rear Dump Trucks, Crawler Dozers, Wheel Loaders, Wheel Dozers, Motor Graders, Heavy Tippers, Surface Miners, Skid Steer Loaders etc.
