àTransaction includes transfer of Volvo CE's
paving businesses in Bangalore, Linyi (China) and ABG facility in Hameln (Germany)
àAmmann's production facilities in Mehsana,
and Suzhou (China) to also add to production of ABG Pavers in the near future
àAmmann Group to retain the ABG brand and logo as per the terms of the acquisition
Ammann Group has finalised
its acquisition of the ABG paving product line from Volvo Construction
Equipment (Volvo CE).
“ABG
is a strong brand that we’re proud to welcome to Ammann,” said Hans-Christian
Schneider, CEO of Ammann. “We will continue to build on ABG’s exceptional
product line and reputation and provide complete roadbuilding solutions for the
industry.”
The transaction includes
the transfer of Volvo CE’s paving businesses in Linyi (China) and Bangalore
(India) as well as Volvo CE´s ABG facility in Hameln (Germany).
ABG pavers and screeds will
continue to be produced at the facility in Hameln. Amman Group’s production
facilities in Mehsana, India; and Suzhou, China will also begin production in
the near future.
As a part of the
transaction, Ammann will retain the ABG brand name. “The ABG brand is synonymous with quality in the industry and aligns
perfectly with Ammann’s history in asphalt compaction,” said Bernd Holz,
Executive Vice President at Ammann.
Established as a
construction equipment repair shop in 1945, ABG has evolved into one of the
most recognized paving brands globally. Demonstrating its ongoing innovation,
ABG recently introduced a new electric paver at INTERMAT 2024 in Paris.
"This
synergy elevates our capability to provide comprehensive, cutting-edge road
construction equipment solutions across India and the globe. It strategically
positions us to cater to India's burgeoning infrastructure needs that are
critical towards building a strong base for sustainable economic growth. With
ABG’s strong product portfolio, we shall intensify our delivery of
high-performance paving products that align perfectly with our history of
excellence in asphalt paving and compaction.”, said Dheeraj Panda, Managing
Director, Ammann India Pvt. Ltd.
Ammann will leverage its
industry knowledge and customer relationships to guide the development of the
pavers, with ABG in Hameln (Germany) becoming the Center of Excellence for
paving operations within the Group.
The range of paving
products offered is extensive, starting from a basic screed width of 1.5 meter
to 13 meters paving width which are used for job sites such as Airports and
Highways. Both fixed and Variomatic screeds are available and they are suitable
for various materials, including asphalt, roller-compacted concrete, graded
mineral mixes, and railway ballast.
“In addition to our
smallest and largest pavers, we have several other models to meet the unique
needs of every customer,” Holz said.
The Ammann ABG pavers
product range is recognized for their advanced technology, ease of operation,
reliability and build quality. They are designed to minimise fuel consumption,
reduce emissions and operate quietly. Both tracked and wheeled pavers are
available.
The ABG screeds are also
key differentiators – and have been throughout the company’s nearly 80-year
history. “The screeds have consistently raised the bar in the asphalt industry,
a tradition that continues to this day,” Holz said.
ABG provided the first
hydraulically adjustable, high-compaction screed on the global market. Recent
advances include the e+ screed heat system, which can save 30 minutes of warmup
time each shift while also reducing CO2 emissions.
Today’s screeds include a
single or double tamper, optional hydraulically controlled end gates, an
advanced quick-coupling system for easy extensions, and special profile
capabilities. The double tamper technology delivers a 5%-7% higher degree of
compaction and can achieve up to 98% Marshall density.
Variomatic screeds can pave
at widths up to 10 meters and come with a range of compaction systems. They are
adaptable to different project types, from cold mixes to hot mixes and special
profiles. The electrically heated Variomatic screeds are easily extended to
more than double their basic width.
The pavers, along with a
wide range of light and heavy compaction equipment, are available through
Ammann’s extensive Dealer network.