AMW to unveil next generation trucks at Auto Expo 2012

These new generation AMW models are sure to dazzle and will incorporate the latest technologies and features, which would take AMW to the next level in the Indian CV market. They have been developed by AMW using global inputs and will showcase the company’s increasing expertise in product development.

They will also set new benchmarks in terms of aesthetics, features, performance, comfort and safety in the Indian CV market. AMW began full scale operations at its Bhuj, Gujarat plant as recently as 2008 and has grown its share of the heavy commercial vehicle market rapidly in the past three years.

AMW is the Fastest Growing Truck Brand in India

AMW which sells its trucks through over 100 touch points across the country has seen its sales volumes grow by over 100% during the current year. This makes AMW the fastest growing truck brand in India.

This also reaffirms the growing acceptance of AMW models among truck buyers in India, thanks to their reliability, increased productivity and overall value proposition. In fact, the company rolled out its 20,000th truck from its manufacturing plant in Bhuj, Gujarat during September 2011. Currently there are over 22,000 AMW trucks on Indian roads.

Dominant position in Tipper market

AMW has also emerged as significant player in the 25 ton and above Tipper segment of the Indian commercial vehicle market, with a share of over 26%. The company plans to launch several new application specific models in this segment that would allow it to grow volumes and share in the future.

AMW Profile

Asia MotorWorks (AMW) is India’s third largest manufacturer of heavy commercial vehicles and has achieved a unique position in India’s transportation sector through innovative engineering and customer orientation.

Rolling out its trucks in 2008, AMW has increased its presence in an increasingly competitive market place through its products and service network spread across the country. AMW is an intrinsic part of India’s largest infrastructure and construction projects including the Golden Quadrilateral.

AMW is also the fastest growing truck brand in India with an annual volume growth of over 100% for the last three years. In addition AMW has a dominant presence in the fast growing Tipper segment. Its vehicles are the preferred choice in the mining, construction and infrastructure sectors, where they operate under very arduous road and load conditions.

The company has a widespread and growing dealer and service network across India with over 100 touch points. This comprehensive network includes sales and service centres, authorized service outlets, mobile vans, workshops and a 24*7 helpline called ‘AMW Seva’ which ensures a rapid response to customer needs.

Wide product range

AMW offers trucks ranging from 16 to 49 tons and has pioneered several segments in the Indian CV market. The AMW 49 ton model created the segment and was India’s largest tractor trailer at launch. In addition, AMW also created the construction and mining segments in the Indian CV market with its range of tippers including the 2523 Rock & Box body Tipper, 2518 Tipper, Transit Mixer and Haulage vehicles.

Its 4923 was declared “Truck of the Year” by NDTV in January 2008. AMW also won the coveted award ‘CV Innovation of the Year 2009-10’ award for its 3123 model. AMW CV Applications also won the ‘Truck Application Builder of the Year- 2010’ award for its Tranztar brand of fully built vehicles.

State of the art plant at Bhuj

AMW’s fully integrated manufacturing facility in Bhuj, Gujarat, has a planned capacity of 50,000 commercial vehicles per annum. It currently employs about 1,700 people and uses state of the art production processes to build world class trucks for the Indian market.

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Nipun Kaushal
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Darius Lam
Senior Manager- Corporate Communication and PR
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Asia MotorWorks (AMW) is India’s third largest manufacturer of heavy commercial vehicles and has achieved a unique position in India’s transportation sector through innovative engineering and customer orientation.

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