Demonstrates MANN+HUMMEL’s product innovation & leadership in filtration for conventional IC engines and for alternative powertrains

– ANTOMON RAPHEAL

Product Management-APAC & New Product Entry, MANN+HUMMEL INDIA

What are your plans for Bauma CONEXPO INDIA in terms of product display?

Trade shows gives immense opportunity to interact with your audience directly, hence we are excited to be part of Bauma CONEXPO INDIA after a long gap due to pandemic restrictions.  We have our flagship products for display in our booth, new products and key releases for a powerful impact. In addition to our key products for engine air filtration, oil and fuel filtration as well as cabin air filtration we will also showcase additional solutions and competitive technology introductions like:

–    Comprehensive hydraulic filtration portfolio

–    System expertise for fuel cell powertrains & H2 engine

–    Smart Filter Monitoring / Digitalization.

Overall, MANN+HUMMEL presents the latest solutions focusing on construction & agriculture segments specific to upcoming Indian emission norms and new drive train technologies.

From your company’s perspective, please offer your views of bauma CONEXPO INDIA as a business generating platform for the CE sector and what do your feel are the strengths of the exhibition?

Bauma CONEXPO INDIA provides the construction industry with a professional platform for networking, exchange of ideas and information. This is one platform wherein all global players and high-quality trade visitors walk-in to the event. As the Indian Economy continues to grow significantly, the construction business benefits from the development. Hence, the demand for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and equipment are said to grow undeniably.

Alongside witnessing the new launches from major manufactures, this will be a great opportunity to experience and network with our latest products and technology to the customers and end users. As this segment is evolving, we also have various new technology products launched and we are looking forward to the positive outcomes from this event.

How do you look at the current market in India for your range of Filters?

Our OE customers and end users rely on our expertise and experience in the field of filtration technology for many decades. By securing the best protection possible of their engines and machinery we take care of one of their major concerns. Growing demand for genuine and high-quality parts mainly driven by the enhanced awareness about obvious advantages in the power and delivery performance of the engines or vehicles by active maintenance of filters and other accessories. This is apart from protection and extended life of engines and machines. Strong dust holding capacity and filtering efficiency provide maximum protection to the vehicle from harmful contaminants are key driving factors. Genuine OES filters maximize vehicle performance and increase flow of clean air into the engine, resulting in high power and reduction in fuel consumption of the vehicle. These is exceptionally important considering the extreme operation conditions and cost of ownership concerns from Indian subcontinent. We are experiencing a steady growth in market during recent years against counterfeit parts.

What are the emerging technological trends in your range of Filters?

We have been setting standards for 80 years and this is what we will continue to do. For example with our new WAVELOCK bayonet lock. Spin-on oil filters from MANN+HUMMEL have been proven for years and offer optimum protection. However, the filter change of conventional spin-on filters is power-consuming and only possible with a strap wrench or a comparable special tool. The bayonet lock developed by MANN+HUMMEL for the mounting of spin-on filters sets new standards for easy servicing and reduction of service costs. Patented bayonet connection as interface between spin-on filter and filter head enables copy protection and prevents the use of inferior filters with increased operational reliability due to radial seals to the environment and between the dirty and clean sides of the filter.

Another example to mention here, is the MANN+HUMMEL self-cleaning air filter ENTARON XR with Impulse Cleaning Technology. This technology targeting the agriculture and construction machines with extreme dust load and continuous or high period of use like underground mining, mining dump trucks, tractors and military applications. The ENTARON XR removes the need for machine operators to carry out this elaborate and time‑consuming work. This is because the MANN+HUMMEL air cleaner cleans itself. Unplanned or preventive manual cleaning is no longer necessary, and users are not exposed to harmful dust particles. Machine operators benefit from this while the owners of agricultural and construction machinery also take advantage from lower maintenance costs, the extended service life of the filter, and the longer operating life of the innovative air cleaner.

What are your investments made in the Indian market in terms of manufacturing facility, distribution network and other aspects?

MANN+HUMMEL offers a full product portfolio for our local and global customer base. Being able to fulfill all our customer’s needs and demands has been and will be one of the key drivers for continuous success. MANN+HUMMEL has the strategic approach to fulfil demands for regional/ local markets. We are leveraging the benefits of centralized manufacturing hubs as well as local investments to be competitive in this market. Significant amount of localisation for various portfolio products being done already in various segments and many more are in focus for example, the construction segment, farming, industrial, on-road and off-road segments etc. Expansion projects for manufacturing plants and warehouse facilities also in pipeline alongside the growth curve expected in India.

We see different trends that are in demand at the same time and are becoming increasingly important.

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