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The new Potains are playing a vital role in a range of high-rise developments that are helping shape the Hyderabad skyline.
Ediga Srinivasulu, Head of Supply Chain Management for Aparna Group explained why the company turned to Potain.
“Our latest, substantial investment in new Potain cranes represents an important step for Aparna Group in further enhancing our construction capabilities,” he said.
“With Potain’s durability and reliability, we are well-equipped to continue delivering high-quality projects on time.”
The cranes were selected for their powerful performance and compact design; their design includes a 1.2-metre-square mast that enables them to be set up inside elevator shafts on projects, optimising space and offering maximum coverage.
The MCT 85 also features a maximum load capacity of five-tonne and a jib length of up to 52m, with a tip load of 1.1-tonne at full reach; this provides exceptional versatility and precision.
“Tower cranes are the backbone of our projects,” Srinivasulu said.
“The performance and reliability of Potain cranes empower our team and give them the confidence to keep our projects on track.”
Another major benefit is the flat-top design for faster assembly, which also helps Aparna Group streamline its construction operations.
The cranes are divided among four major luxury projects:
- Aparna Sarovar Towers — A high-rise tower development with 50 floors, spanning over five acres, featuring three towers with four podiums and a total of 585 residential units.
- Aparna Greenscapes — A luxury gated community spread over 13.9 acres.
- Aparna New Lands — Situated on over 14 acres in a prime location, this project boasts eight high-rise towers with 42 floors and a total of 1,976 units.
- Aparna Synergy — A vast development covering over 28 acres, featuring 3,345 high-end apartments across 15 towers.
Aparna Group acquired its first Potain crane, a Potain MCi 85, in 2012, and has since expanded its fleet to over 40 cranes. Its latest investments are all MCT 85 models, which are manufactured locally at the Manitowoc (Potain manufacturer) factory in the Indian city of Pune.
Purna Prasad, General Manager of Supply Chain at Aparna Group said customer support is provided by the local Manitowoc team in India.
“Potain’s extensive inventory of spare parts and quick response times have been crucial in helping us manage our fleet. The high level of service we receive is a key factor in our long-standing relationship, and our decision to add these latest units,” said Purna.
Aparna Group will use its expanded fleet to tackle larger and more complex high-rise construction projects in India, solidifying the company’s position as one of South India’s largest integrated real estate groups.