TOPWERK Supplying Machinery & Plants for Precast Concrete Products

TOPWERK INDIA, Rajesh Jha - India Head - Sales & Market Development

Our broad spectrum of products and solutions enables us to meet the growing demand for industrial precast concrete products in the Indian market and in many parts of the world.

A global leader in supplying machinery and plants for industrial precast concrete products, TOPWERK has a consortium of brands, namely, HESS GROUP, SR SCHINDLER, PRINZING PFEIFFER, HESS AAC SYSTEMS, and TOPWERK LANGFANG. It offers a diverse range of machines to produce Concrete Blocks, Pavers, Kerbstones, Slabs, Surface Finishes, Pipes, Box-Culverts, U-drains, Manholes, Lightweight AAC Blocks and Panels, Railway Sleepers, and other precast elements.

Maintaining a fine balance between quality and pricing for the Indian market

The TOPWERK GROUP is reputed for the durability and reliability of its plants and machinery. In India, we maintain a fine balance between quality and pricing. Our audited and hand-picked local vendors provide cost-effective products, which undergo two levels of quality checks: first by the vendor, the second by our company based on professional QA inspection outlines checking all critical items confirmed additionally by quality documentation.

We are also offering selectively services and spares locally and are continuously enhancing value for our clients by localizing the production of several non-critical components through our network of approved vendors, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising on our high-quality standards.

Automating manufacturing and production processes

Digitalization in our production units and machineries is helping us in controlling cost and improving the efficiency, productivity, and safety of our machinery. We are always exploring new possibilities of digitization in a sustainable and value-adding way, for more efficiency, more production output, and an increase in the quality of work for our customers.

Strategies for adaptability, disassembly, and reuse

We have adopted the following practices to reduce wastage and to preserve/recycle usable materials and reduce our carbon footprint.

• Using simple open-span structural systems and standard size modular building components and assemblies.
• Using durable materials that are worth recovering for reuse and/or recycling.
• Minimizing the use of different types of materials and making connections visible and accessible.
• Using mechanical fasteners such as bolts, screws, and nails instead of sealants and adhesives.
• Planning for the movement and safety of workers to allow for safe building adaptation, repair, and disassembly.

Outlook for precast concrete market

The global precast concrete market is anticipated to grow at over 5.6% CAGR from 2021 to 2027. The market revenue is likely to be valued at USD 134 billion in 2023 and is forecasted to exhibit a revenue growth of USD 234 billion by 2033. Rapid urbanization and infrastructural growth are leading to urban construction projects which are driving the industry’s growth.