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World's
largest aluminium rolling company |
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One
of the biggest producers of primary aluminium in Asia |
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Market
share of 48 per cent |
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One of the lowest-cost producers of aluminium in the world
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Over
58 per cent of sales in value-added products |
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Fully
integrated aluminium plant at Renukoot, UP |
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Aluminium
wheels plant at Silvassa, in Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
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Foil
plants at Silvassa and Kalwa. Foil unit of Indal at Kollur |
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ISO
9001:2000 and 14001 certified |
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Alumina
refining capacity of 1,160,000 tpa going up to 1,500,000
tpa |
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Aluminium
metal producing capacity of 445,000 tpa |
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Captive
power generation of 1087.2 mw |
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Copper
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India's
largest copper smelting and refining plant at Dahej, Gujarat,
with two copper mines in Australia
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Domestic
market leader with 45 per cent market share |
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Smelting
and refining capacity 500,000 tpa, the largest single
location smelter in the world |
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Captive
jetty (Dahej Harbour & Infrastructure Limited, a wholly
owned subsidiary) |
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ISO
9001,14001 and OSHAS 18001 certified |
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Registered
on London Metal Exchange as Grade A Copper Brand |
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Certified
as a Star Trading House |
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Aluminium
extrusions in commercial vehicles
Globally,
the per capita consumption of aluminium is very
high because of its numerous applications. Though
the per capita consumption is low in India, the
last decade has seen an increase in the consumption
of aluminium in architecturals, automobiles, electrical
busbars etc. There is a huge potential for use of
aluminium in the automobile industry. In the western
world, around 20 per cent of aluminium is absorbed
by the transport industry. The scope is high in
India because of the large transport industry. Abroad,
the trend has shifted to all aluminium trucks with
extruded sections as a result of the following factors:
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Higher
strength-to-weight ratio leading to lighter
bodies results in increased payload and fuel
savings |
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Aluminium
truck bodies boost fuel economy while maintaining
size, safety, performance, capacity and meets
low emission standards. Legislations regarding
overload laws and strict emission standards
in foreign countries help the move towards
aluminium truck bodies of extruded sections.
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Aluminium extruded sections in load bodies
can be easily and endlessly recycled. This
helps in saving a lot of energy. This also
enables reduction in trees being cut and thereby
saves the environment and keeps it green. |
Benefits
Some
of the benefits of aluminium truck bodies are listed
below:
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Payload
advantage
The truck with aluminium body has a lighter
body weight compared to traditional containers
and can carry more load. Lower weight also
translates into additional savings to the
business in terms of increased mileage and
less engine and tyre wear. |
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Long
life
Maxloader™ has proved its worth over
the years. Its long life ensures that it outlives
the life of any truck. Since aluminium refrigerated
and insulated bodies have high resistance
to corrosion and rusting, they are best suited
for frozen food and seafood transport. Aluminium
insulated bodies can easily last for 15 years
or more. |
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Lower
fabrication time
The Maxloader™ kit takes less time to
fabricate. It is available in a pre-fabricated
mode that can be fitted on the vehicle within
24 hours. Maxloader™ insulated bodies
take far less time for fabrication than the
composite type. |
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Easy
to repair
The structure of Maxloader™ ensures easy
replacement of individual panels, which is
a cost and time saving factor. Over the years,
our customers have been loyal to us while
expanding their fleet. Today, Maxloader™
is used in many segments like:
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Distributors
/ C& F agents (covered body) |
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Retails
chains (covered body) |
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Perishable
goods transporters (Marine foods / meat)
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Vegetable
transporters (High-sided body) |
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Fish
segment for short distance transportation
(half-sided body) |
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Cement
distributors (Half-sided / double axle
vehicles) |
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Reduces
fuel consumption
Replacing heavier body material with aluminium
has shown an increase in mileage because of
its higher strength-to-weight ratio. Use of
Aluminium in truck bodies results in less
money used and less fuel consumed. In India,
the use of aluminium extrusions for load bodies
is limited due to the lack of a sustained
campaign about the overall benefits and proper
legislation to encourage the shift. |
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Saves
foreign exchange
An aluminium truck body decreases the weight
of the truck by 10 per cent, which is equivalent
to a 10 per cent saving in fuel consumption.
Thus, trucks with aluminium bodies hold forth
a huge potential for additional foreign exchange
savings. |
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Cleaner
environment
A reduction in the consumption of diesel will
translate into cleaner environment making
India a better place to live in. Therefore,
use of aluminium bodies in vehicles will assist
in reducing pollution and making environment
cleaner. |
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Greener
surroundings
Use of all aluminium truck bodies would ensure
that India remains green. Wooden truck bodies
involves the felling of trees, which will
be avoided if there is a shift to aluminium
truck bodies. |
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High
resale value
Aluminium truck bodies have numerous advantages
like longer life, higher value and greater
benefits. Vehicles fitted with Maxloader™
will consequently have a higher resale value. |
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Recyclability
Aluminium can be easily and endlessly recycled,
which makes it environment-friendly and valuable.
Recyclability of aluminium helps to save a
lot of energy. |
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