Terex Cranes Opens Tower Cranes Service Center in India

Enlarge Image Terex Cranes has opened a new sales and service center in India.

January 19, 2009 – Terex Cranes has opened a new sales and service center in Pune, India, under the leadership of T.R. Badarinarayan and an experienced sales and service team to provide enhanced customer support throughout the country.

Badarinarayan brings to Terex Cranes more than 20 years of experience and was instrumental in establishing the tower crane business in India. He will initially focus on further developing the India market for Terex tower crane products. Prior to joining Terex Cranes, Badarinarayan was the president of Potain India and led the manufacturing and marketing of that company’s tower cranes for both the domestic and export markets.

 

“We are delighted that Mr. Badarinarayan will be heading our efforts to further develop the Terex presence in India,” said Ken Lousberg, vice president, Terex Cranes. “He is one of the most experienced and well-respected figures in the India crane market and the ideal leader to move us forward.”

 

“The Terex Cranes India team is made up of mechanical and electrical engineers as well as logistics specialists and commercial sales experts, who have a long history of working together,” said T.R. Badarinarayan. “The local presence coupled with a knowledgeable and well trained staff will help ensure a positive experience for customers in India and the surrounding region, making doing business with Terex easier than ever before.”

 

 â€œThrough this new facility in India, Terex Cranes will be able to respond faster to the needs of our local crane customers,” said Ken Lousberg. “The investment in additional experienced team members and the facility supports our strategy to increase our presence in key tower crane markets.”

 

The Terex Cranes India team is located in the Pentagon Tower P1 in Pune. This readily accessible office location consists of approximately 5,000 square feet, including 3,000 square feet of sales and service offices as well as 2,000 square feet of a spare parts center.