Hyd’s PPS Motors to distribute Scania’s mining trucks in India

Hyderabad: Scania Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd has forged an exclusive partnership with Hyderabad-based PPS Motors for the distribution of Scania’s mining tippers in India. This collaboration encompasses nationwide coverage for both sales and service operations.

PPS Motors has strategically established six regional warehouses across India, positioned in close proximity to mining sites and linked to Scania’s central warehouse in Nagpur. Through this, the company aims to create a robust hub-and-spoke model for an uninterrupted and swift supply chain for the parts. Three workshops staffed by skilled technician and nine mobile service vans are also in place for handling of major repairs, aggregate repairs, accident repairs, and overhauling. Speaking on the partnership, Rajiv Sanghvi, Managing Director, PPS Motors, said: “We are happy to partner with Scania as their exclusive distributor for their mining trucks business in India. We are constantly in touch with our prospective and existing customers to understand their requirements to provide a customised ecosystem of products and services at site throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle. Further we are investing in creating additional touch points providing deeper and wider coverage.”

Johan P Schlyter, Managing Director, Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt Ltd, said: “Through the recent signing of an agreement with PPS Motors, we have laid the foundation for an impactful alliance focused on our mining tippers segment in India. By leveraging our cutting-edge technology, we are optimistic about making a substantial contribution to India’s efforts in reaching its Net Zero Emission goal.”