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Manoj Kumar, Managing Director of Armix Machinery explained about the acquisition of Forest Press Machineries and rebranded under the new management make sense during this pandemic time. Market will have different challenges and need the right team which is very important for the success of any organization. In a big market like India with high expectation from customers are always demanding for better service supports. Technical team sitting abroad will not understand the reality of India market and proceed for a better option suits to existing customers and success of the entity. Now onwards machine models from Forest Press will be coming under the brand Armix Machinery. New products will be added to existing product portfolio and all the existing models remain. New management team consists of highly experienced technocrats from machine industry with adequate representation for young generation as well. Product range and market strategy will be the best suitable for the markets like India, Middle East, Africa and South East Asian countries. Global economics and priorities are changing in the present scenario where as the best affordable technology with online service support is very important. After the effect of pandemic the war and related situation becomes another challenge and any investors are looking for an affordable solution to survive which is most important and Armix is focused.

The short term market is down at the moment for construction equipment and machinery industry due to pandemic and other troubles around the globe. But construction projects are partially restarted from standstill and moving positively. Few other areas such as medical, food, agriculture and related industries are gaining the pace and slowly recovering. Everyone knows about all these troubles started when and where and facing such a phenomenon first time for this generation. Nobody having any experience or recollect similar situations in recent past and no specific solution in place. This situation will change in coming months and the survival till the time is most important. In long term scenario the markets will improve in coming years through different strategies and methods. The traditional approach will have a major shift to technological changes and online platforms are supposed to play vital roles. Apart from the pandemic in India we are passing through troubles at border with neighbors but the government is taken strong steps to tackle such issues and in other hand expediting all the possibilities to speed up the infrastructure construction.  Stern action and restrictions are imposed on Chinese products and investments which gives enough opportunities to Indian manufacturers and investors. The machinery manufacturing and infrastructure sector should gather the momentum and materialize the same for success. The real 'make in India' concept could become a reality once more players will shift from China to India. The global economies are having a very positive approach to India and the finance ministry already announce the right guidelines for the specific sectors. In general the present situation will improve in coming months and identify the right opportunity and convert into reality will bring the success to concerned sectors.

India is moving very fast in terms of technology development, quality, service and affordability is concerned. Thanks to the government initiatives for infrastructure and technological development happening across the country. India is well known for the IT and service globally and apart from this the acceptance of Indian machines and other products in international market are very commendable. Most of the markets and industries are realise the troubles to deal with low quality equipment's from China and highly expensive solutions from Europe. Most of them are looking for an alternative and reliable solution with an affordable costing which helps Indian entities to grab this space.

As of now the is trying to find it's own way and no out of box solution available readily to tackle the pandemic or war situation is concerned. Government and related officials are announce the packages to infuse funds and avoid any liquidity crunch in the market, but the creation of awareness and practical impose of the same will have it's own challenges.

Armix is proudly launching the new self-loading mobile truck machine during Excon Show.  Basically these machines are coming with two variants of 2 cbm and 4 cbm capacities. Designed with the advanced features available in the market with an affordable costing wil have an advantage for Armix Mobile Truck Mixers. Based on our market research and feedback come out with the best solution suitable to fast moving markets like India, Middle East and African market. Armix advantage is four wheel drive system integrated to a rigid chassis frame, drum, tyres and automatic weighing scale system results in low fuel consumption and faster cycle time. Optional items such as GPS, Telematics, cooler, high pressure water cleaning system and admixture systems are considered. 

Maintain the labour force and shifting to online platforms in terms of sub-suppliers, quality issues and shipping will have challenges. Apart from that the online support and service need to update in most of the existing plant & machines including the software. But Indians are very successful in terms of IT and service industry which really gives an advantage compared to other countries. Maintain the quality and standardization of parts and online support will be helpful to overcome these challenges.  

Collaboration between contractors to suppliers along with financial institution having it's own challenges. Once it is part of success and survival then nothing is impossible and gives better results and further fine tuning as well as common platform may be needed. So here the cost of development, time and connectivity needs to improve and in my opinion the startups may contribute to fill the gap. 

Related to construction machinery & equipment the critical supply components should source locally. Few items may require some design change and quality improvements. Bulk production and utilization of the same in Machinery industry will be easier to establish in India. Component suppliers should come out with a formula to increase the presence and service in manufacturing sector. Government should have definitely do the necessary frame work to ensure the stability and activity of these sectors and players.  Domestic market is not enough in such situation as the Government should set further trade negotiations and concessions for export markets. Apart from India few more countries will have trade barriers and issues with China and the government should identify this potential markets and come out with the relaxations for export projects.

In a densely populated and big democracy like India the awareness levels will take it's own time for the proper implementation. In last decade the awareness levels are improved drastically and we should appreciate our Prime Minister and team in this regard. Related to global warming and other cleanliness campaign started to give results. Now it is necessary for each citizen to address the environment issues and adapt the best possible options in front of us. Regards to the machines are concerned we continue with the leading and proven technology from around the world and manufacturing in India without compromising the quality at an affordable price levels. Project based solutions and multipurpose options are the product advantage with Armix machines. We are offering the entry level affordable solutions to completely automated turnkey installations in the field of concrete blocks, flyash bricks, interlocking pavers, kerb stones, dish channels, flag tiles apart from ready mix plant for concrete. A combination of the above will be the best option for project based solutions and possible to install in stages. Such systems are designed as a plug and play option and possible to shift easily as the project complete. Armix offering basically five segments of machine models offers minimum 5000 - 25000 Blocks or 15000 to 70000 Pavers per shift. Hydraulic Press machines are able to give 600 to 5000 Kerbs/Slabs/Dish Channels/Flag Tiles per shift. Universal Hermetic Press machines are the right choice for Interlocking Pavers and Flag Tiles with the product output ranging from 1500 to 15000 Pcs/shift. Apart from that Armix could offer the completely automated solutions as well as the Mega Star series of Batching & Mixing Plant with capacities varying from 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 & 150 cbm including Planetary Mixers.

Armix Block & Paver plant BM 6 FA will be on display along with automatic grabber and cubing system, planetary mixer and Self-loading Mobile Truck Mixer. With an exhibition space of 100 sq.mt in Hall number 2 will be an ideal visiting place for any contractors, builders, architects and other industrialists. Armix Block & Paver machine designed with well-known vibration table system controlled most advanced Siemens PLC and software. Perfect control and dimensional accuracy ensures the product quality and life of machine. 24/7 online connectivity is good enough for any sort of electrical, electronic and software is concerned. Hydraulic wet press machines are based on the British basic design with latest automation and handling system to produce kerbstone, flag tiles and dish channels. Planetary mixers and mobile truck mixers are based on well proven Italian technology which gives durability and operational advantages.