New Concrete Pumps for High-Rise Constructions

SCHWING Stetter India, a 100% subsidiary of SCHWING Gmbh, Germany, and a leading player in the Indian Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) equipment industry unveils two new concrete pumps, SP 8800 and SP 2880, for the Indian market. Aimed at the high-rise construction market in India, the SP 2880 can pump concrete vertically upto a height of 250 metres, while the SP 8800 can pump concrete vertically upto a height of more than 500 metres.
 
Anand Sundaresan, MD of SCHWING Stetter India, said, “These products are specifically designed for high-rise construction projects, where high capacities are required, for rapid placement of large quantities of concrete, extreme pumping heights and / or distances and difficult concrete mixes. The pumps are ideal for use in the construction of various civil engineering projects, including high-rise buildings, power plants and tunnels.”
 
Further speaking on the two new products, Mr. Sundaresan added, “We have been seeing increased activity in high-rise constructions, especially in Mumbai, which is the high-rise capital in India. With the kind of development that the city is facing, we are sure that one will see a further increase, not only in the number of high-rise constructions here but also in terms of the height of the projects. And this is where our new concrete pumps will make the difference. We believe that, going forward, there will be a strong demand for these products, especially in a market like Mumbai.”
 
VG Sakthikumar, Chief Operating Officer, SCHWING Stetter India, said, “With their ability to pump concrete upto heights of 250 and 500 metres respectively, we are sure that the SP 2880 and the SP 8800 will meet the requirements of our customers here.”
 
John Keenan, Head of Sales Asia-Pacific, SCHWING GmbH Germany, said, “Our latest concrete pumps feature a combination of advanced technology, economy, flexibility, quality and exclusively for high-rise constructions. We are hopeful of providing our customers with solutions which are both practical and cost-effective.”

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