Scania India Inaugurates Cutting-Edge Training Facility in Chandrapur in Collaboration with PPS Motors
Scania India has announced the opening of its advanced Training Centre in collaboration with its dealer PPS Motors in Chandrapur. This milestone underscores Scania's unwavering commitment to enhancing technical expertise and improving operational efficiency in India through focused investments in skill development via advanced simulated and hands-on training modules.
The all-new facility, located in Chandrapur, is dedicated to providing specialized training for service engineers, technicians, and drivers. Equipped with high-tech driver training simulators, the facility offers a realistic and immersive learning environment, designed to manage advanced control systems, allowing trainees to learn enhanced vehicle operations, optimize fuel efficiency, and ensure safer driving practices. Additionally, the centre employs innovative technology in Mining and is supported by two Technical Trainers and one Driver Trainer, aiming to strengthen Scania India’s presence in India.
Speaking at the inauguration, Munhoz Silvio, MD, Scania India, said, “With this new training centre, we are taking a significant step toward empowering Indian industry by bridging the gap between advanced technology and operational expertise. By equipping engineers, technicians, and drivers with the skills they need, we aim to help our customers enhance safety, boost productivity, and achieve sustainable growth in their operations.”
This new training facility will play a pivotal role in meeting the growing demand for skilled service engineers and trained drivers in mining segment. Through this initiative, Scania reinforces its commitment to driving innovation and sustainability, equipping customers with the expertise and resources to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and overall productivity across diverse industries.
With a rich heritage spanning over 130 years in mobility solutions, Scania Commercial Vehicles AB is a global leader, renowned for its world-class products and services that cater to diverse transportation markets worldwide. Scania's global workforce of more than 50,000 employees spans more than 100 countries, its sales and service network is customized to meet the specific needs of its customers.
Scania remains a leading supplier of engines for industrial, marine, and power generation purposes, cementing its commitment to social, environmental, and economic sustainability. This commitment is highlighted by the adaptability of all Scania vehicles to run on alternative or renewable fuels.
In 2007, Scania made a significant entry into the Indian market, primarily focusing on revolutionizing the mining and construction segments. By 2011, Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt Ltd. was established, solidifying its presence in India with an automotive assembly facility at Narasapura, near Bangalore, Karnataka. Remaining steadfast in its commitment to India, Scania honed its attention towards mining solutions, affirming mining as the core focus of its operations in India. The company inaugurated a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility sprawled over 37 acres, covering a regional production center of 125,794 square feet, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions. In Collaboration with its Mining Dealer PPS Motors, Scania India ensures robust and skilled services to its customers. It has bolstered its service excellence with the assistance of the Nagpur Warehouse and robust service network throughout the country. This strategic initiative aims to significantly reduce lead times for customers, enhance service levels, and ensure better parts availability, focusing on delivering a superior customer experience. Scania India envisions itself as a vital partner in India's journey to develop smart and sustainable mobility solutions, driven by locally produced biofuels, significantly reducing carbon emissions and focusing on environmentally conscious transport solutions.
