BWI: Builders’ Association of India Appoints V. G. Sakthikumar, COO, Schwing Stetter as Co-chairperson, Mechanisation Committee for the Year 2012-13

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: SCHWING Stetter India Pvt Ltd
Monday, July 16, 2012 07:06 PM IST (01:36 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Business services, Construction, Heavy industries, Major diversified industrial groups
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Builders' Association of India Appoints V. G. Sakthikumar, COO, Schwing Stetter as Co-chairperson, Mechanisation Committee for the Year 2012-13


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Monday, July 16, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- SCHWING Stetter India, one of the pioneers of concrete construction equipment manufacturer & supplier in India, today announced that V. G. Sakthikumar, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Schwing Stetter has been appointed as Co-chairperson, Mechanization Committee for the year 2012-13 by Builders' Association of India (BAI) - an All India Association of Engineering Construction Contractors. In this new role, Sakthikumar will act as a catalyst for the construction industry.

V. G. Sakthikumar, COO, Schwing Stetter said, "It is a great honour to be asked to take on this post. With increasing globalisation and the need to solve the grand challenges facing a developing economy, the work and functions of the BAI and its members are going to become even more important than in the past. I believe that my skill set will make a substantial contribution to BAI's 'Vision 2016' plan for growth."

V. G. Sakthikumar has been associated with SCHWING Stetter, since its inception and has played a part in its growth story. He has over two decades of industry experience in the ready-mix concrete business. He also handles the SAARC and ASEAN nations from India. He has made significant contributions to the building the brand.

About BAI:

Builders' Association of India (BAI) was formed in 1941 in Pune with guidance from Brigadier Jackson, who also allotted office space in the Military Compound. The then office of BAI, aptly named 'Jackson Hut' in his memory, is still being used by BAI. During last more than 70 years since its inception, BAI movement has grown in leaps and bounds and at present has 130 Centres spread over the length and breadth of the Country, with its headquarters at Mumbai. With a direct membership of 13,000 constructors and indirect membership of 50,000 through various regional Associations affiliated to it, BAI by virtue of its size is the only true spokesman for this core industry. It safeguards the interests of the Indian construction industry against unjust government legislations and at the same time promotes adherence to fair government legislations by its members. Its aims and objects speak for themselves.

About Schwing Stetter India Pvt Ltd

Incorporated in June 1998, and commencing its manufacturing operations in 1999, SCHWING Stetter India is a 100% subsidiary of SCHWING Group of companies, an 850-million Euro German Concrete machinery manufacturer. SCHWING Stetter is a pioneer in manufacturing equipment for concrete preparation, placement, transportation and recycling. SCHWING Stetter (India) Private Limited manufactures concrete batching plants, transit mixers for transporting readymade concrete to construction sites, pumps and concrete placing booms and recycling plants. It caters to infrastructure developers and also acts as an OEM supplier to various cement companies who offer Ready Mix Concrete. SCHWING Stetter has its manufacturing units in 11 countries including Germany, Austria, USA, Brazil, Russia, China, Ostrava, India, sales and service centres in France, Netherlands, Austria and Sweden as well as representations in more than 145 countries worldwide.

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