Scania Commercial Vehicles has entered into an exclusive partnership with PPS Motors, designating them as the sole representative for Scania’s mining tippers in India. This collaboration aims to provide all-India coverage for sales and service operations, emphasizing Scania’s commitment to network expansion in India and advanced customer support.
Scania, a prominent commercial vehicle (CV) maker, positions itself as a provider of tailor-made solutions by detecting, analyzing, and continuously optimizing critical points within mines. This strategic approach is designed to enhance availability, increase productivity, and improve customer profitability. The partnership with PPS Motors is viewed as a significant step in Scania’s efforts to leverage cutting-edge technology for a substantial contribution to India’s goals of achieving net-zero emissions.
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Johan P Schlyter, Managing Director of Scania Commercial Vehicles India, expressed the impact of the agreement with PPS Motors, stating, “Through the recent signing of an agreement with PPS Motors, we’ve laid the foundation for an impactful alliance focused on our mining tippers segment in India. By leveraging our cutting-edge technology, we are optimistic about making a substantial contribution to India’s efforts in reaching its net-zero emission goal.”
PPS Motors, designated as the exclusive distributor for Scania’s mining trucks business in India, plays a crucial role in this partnership. The company has established six regional warehouses across India, strategically located near mining sites and connected to Scania’s central warehouse in Nagpur. This setup forms a robust hub-and-spoke model, ensuring a smooth, uninterrupted, and swift supply chain for parts. To further enhance service capabilities, three workshops meeting Scania’s global mining standards are in place, staffed by skilled technicians, along with nine mobile service vans for efficient handling of major repairs, aggregate repairs, accident repairs, and overhauling.
Rajiv Sanghvi, Managing Director of PPS Motors, expressed satisfaction with the partnership, stating, “We are happy to partner with Scania as their exclusive distributor for their mining trucks business in India. The response and the trust that the customers have shown on the Scania Products and services has been overwhelming. We are constantly in touch with our prospective and existing customers to understand their requirements to provide a customized ecosystem of products and services at site throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle. Further, we are investing in creating additional touchpoints providing deeper and wider coverage.”
Globally, Scania is recognized for its expertise in technologies such as electric mobility & renewable fuels, autonomous solutions, safety systems, and connectivity. These advanced technologies have been successfully implemented in India, where Scania delivers vehicles and services aimed at supporting businesses in optimizing their operations and efficiency.
As Scania continues to strengthen its footprint in the Indian market through strategic collaborations, the partnership with PPS Motors is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable and efficient solutions for the mining sector in the country. The exclusive representation by PPS Motors underscores the commitment to providing comprehensive support and tailored solutions, reinforcing Scania’s position as a leader in the commercial vehicle segment in India.