P V Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest Engineering Equipment Pvt. Ltd. in an interview with B2B Purchase

Since 2012, EEE has been GJJ’s sole distributor in India, and the company has grown from strength to strength, with many new customers and repeat buyers. We have supplied over 200 hoists in India, says P V Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest Engineering Equipment Pvt. Ltd

How do you assess the demand for mast climbing work platforms?

 Currently, the demand for Mast climbers/ platforms is at a relatively nascent stage in India, with only the leading contractors showing awareness of its usage. However, there is a growing consciousness even among retail and upcoming contractors on utilising this product, owing to aspects viz

•  Safer and easier erection than conventional scaffolding
•  Reduced labour costs and no labour casualties.
• Working spans and carrying capacities vary

; Therefore, this results in savings in moving material at different heights and expediting work execution compared to conventional techniques. Presently, in the Indian construction sector, the market size of Mast Climbing Platforms is expected to be around 50 units. And with the abovementioned growth in awareness, this demand will keep increasing in the coming years.

 Could you tell us more about GJJ Mast Climbing Work Platforms? 

Everest Engineering Equipment offers GJJ’s Mast Climbing Work Platforms-SCP230/9D on single masts up to 10.5m Spans and on twin mast platforms up to 24m Spans, with a speed of 6 mts/min. Our supplied Mast climbers are reputed for their low maintenance and little breakdowns, as vouched by our customers. Everest Engineering Equipment is also offering GJJ’s Passenger and Material Hoist in Single Cage and Twin Cage with speeds ranging from 46 mts/min up to 120 mts/min. Everest has supplied over 200 hoists in India, including a few for high-height applications of up to 280 metres, with a capability of going up to 500 metres.

What are the unique features of GJJ Hoists?

 GJJ Hoists are not new to India, with customers like L&T and LANCO having bought these hoists almost 18–20 years ago, and they are still working. Since 2012, EEE has been GJJ’s sole distributor in India, and the company has grown from strength to strength, with many new customers and repeat buyers. This is primarily due to EEE’s feature-rich products and matching after-sales services. Below mentioned are some of the unique selling points of our GJJ passenger hosts:

•   Material structure: ST52-3 (High sustenance to Tensile stresses) 
•  Fully galvanised (highly corrosion resistant), which enables an average equipment life of up to 20–25 years. • Mast dimensions: 650x650x1508 mm (capable of reaching a height of 500   meters).
•   Drive mechanism: -From SEW/NORD Germany (known for their considerable savings in power consumption) • Foolproof safety from all aspects. 
•  Worldwide acceptability. From a market size of around 750 units per year, we expect the market to grow to about 1500 units by 2027. 

What are the practices you adopt to ensure safety? 

EEE has invested in a State-of-art In-house R&D setup which incorporates programmed simulations even under varied working circumstances and the necessary precautions to be taken under all such adverse conditions accordingly. This has been framed as part of EEE’s service procedure and is adhered to all safety practices.