Tight timeframe no hassle for Tarmat and Ammann India
Tarmat, the infrastructure construction company engaged in the building of highways and runways, undertook the herculean task of reconstructing the Cochin Airport runway. Considering the scope of work and a tight deadline to meet, the company overcame a number of
Tarmat, the infrastructure construction company engaged in the building of highways and runways, undertook the herculean task of reconstructing the Cochin Airport runway. Considering the scope of work and a tight deadline to meet, the company overcame a number of challenges, especially adherence to safety norms during the course of the project. Jerry Varghese, Founder, Tarmat Ltd. reveals, “The reconstruction work of the Cochin airport runway was tough and demanding, which required meticulous planning and timely execution with stringent quality assurance.”
Process
The project required 3000 tons of asphalt mix to be placed daily in a five-hour working window. The resurfacing also included a profile correction of the runway at the airport, located in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India.For the project, Tarmat utilised several key Ammann products, which included two Ammann ABC 140 ValueTec Asphalt-Mixing Plants and an Ammann sprayer.
The eight months tight deadline to execute the project came across as a sheer test of patience for the workforce at hand. Productive crew coupled with plant and machine uptime were a force to reckon with, which enabled Tarmat to achieve maximum results within the desired timeframe.“In spite of all the hurdles we faced, we were able to accomplish over 90 per cent of the work in nearly four months”, added Varghese.
Varghese attributes this significant achievement to the employees of Ammann India Private Limited, the sixth generation, family-owned business that produces asphalt and concrete mixing plants, compactors and asphalt pavers at nine production sites in Europe, China, India and Brazil. With core expertise is roadbuilding and transportation infrastructure, the company marked its 150th anniversary last year. Efficient utilization of time led to enhanced productivity and excellent results, which was a key success factor instrumental in the success of the Cochin Airport runway project. The dedicated Ammann team depicted exemplary teamwork that played a crucial role during the completion of the project.
Ammann Advantage
- Customer support: The Ammann customer support team was very cordial and co-operative in extending on-site parts support.
- Training: Ammann India deployed trained operators and technicians at the site, which helped Tarmat achieve the desired outcome.
- Monitoring: Engineers from Ammann monitored the condition of ABC ValueTec batch plants and machines on a daily basis.
- Maintenance: Plants and machineries were maintained pro-actively, thereby ensuring zero breakdowns.
- Scheduling: Maintenance routines were scheduled by Ammann India in such a way that the productive hours were not hampered. Suggestions given by Ammann India towards pro-active maintenance were very helpful that gave the Tarmat team a new perspective on ways to achieve more with Ammann products.
Project Details
Company: Tarmat Ltd.
Task: Reconstruction of Cochin Airport runway, Kerala
Timeline: Eight months
Execution: More than 90 per cent work completed in four months
Products: Ammann ABC 140 ValueTec Asphalt-Mixing Plants and Ammann sprayer
Noteworthy Projects: MES Arakkonam Naval airport, Jamnagar Airport; AAI Mumbai International Airport and Delhi IGI International Airport
Projects in the Pipeline: Runway and airfield construction works at Chennai, Tuticorn, Trichy, Rajkot and Pathankhot.
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