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Godrej & Boyce, JCW Japan join hands to develop Automatic Train Wash Plant
Industry News- Mar 28,23
Godrej & Boyce collaborates with JCW Japan, a renowned Japanese manufacturer of vehicle cleaning machines to develop automated and sustainable washing systems for for the Indian Railways and Metro. The partnership offers Godrej Tooling a market opportunity of INR 200 crores over the next few years.
Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business Godrej Tooling has partnered with JCW Japan, a renowned Japanese manufacturer of vehicle cleaning machines, to develop an automated and sustainable washing system for the Indian Railways and Metro. By melding the global expertise of JCW Japan with Godrej Tooling’s strong Indian footprint, this alliance promises to introduce cutting-edge global technology to India and contribute to the indigenisation of various automated washing systems.
With around 50 new metro maintenance depots expected in the next three years, the demand for washing systems is expected to increase in the Indian market. The estimated opportunity from railways and metro rail corporations in the area of automated washing systems is around INR 200 Crore over the next five years. The latest technology washing systems will provide a sustainable cleaning solution, which assures efficient use of resources and time. Initially, Godrej Tooling will commence with indigenisation of 20-30 per cent; the business aims to enhance local capabilities to 80 per cent within the next five years.
Pankaj Abhyankar, Senior Vice President & Business Head, Godrej Tooling, said, "This partnership with JCW Japan is a key factor in improving the speed & quality of maintenance and servicing of railway and metro coaches thus leading to enhanced safety. As the train passes through the Automatic Train Wash Plant, it undergoes a series of pre-programmed functions, including soaking, rinsing, foaming, washing, and drying cycles that vary according to the coach variant. Depending on the train's length, the entire cleaning process takes only five to ten minutes. The automated washing systems will have higher water recycling percentages and lesser energy consumption, contributing to sustainability.”
Godrej & Boyce
JCW Japan
Godrej Group
Godrej Tooling
Automated Washing Systems
Pankaj Abhyankar
Automatic Train Wash Plant
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