Gainwell Engineering enters into a technology licensing agreement for underground mining equipment

Gainwell Engineering enters into a technology licensing agreement for underground mining equipment with Caterpillar Gainwell Engineering on Monday announced the launch of its operations by entering into a technology licensing agreement for underground mining equipment with Caterpillar, a global leader in construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives.

The agreement will enable Gainwell Engineering to manufacture medium & high seam underground room & pillar Equipment to support the growing coal production in India and other countries around the world. Coal remains the mainstay of energy security for India and emerging economies and this initiative will again make the reliable, superior Room & mining equipment available to the global customers. As a part of this agreement, Gainwell Engineering will also supply after-market spare parts and render service support to the existing active population of licensed Caterpillar Room & Pillar Equipment and Highwall Miner.

Gainwell Engineering is a manufacturing venture of Gainwell Commensals Private Limited (formerly Tractors India Private Limited) Gainwell Engineering would locate its manufacturing business headquarters in Kolkata, India with its plant being set up across 35 acres in Panagarh, West Bengal, India at an investment of Rs 500 crores that when fully developed will create an employment opportunity of more than 250 people of highly skilled technicians.

Commenting on the acquisition, Mr. Sunil Kumar Chaturvedi, chairman and managing Director, Gainwell Engineering, said: "We are excited to contribute to a strong industrial manufacturing base in India. Along with our products, services and solutions and people on the ground, we are dedicated to building customer value while helping the customers solve their toughest Mining machinery. With the acquisition of the IP license from Caterpillar, our main priority at this stage

Gainwell Engineering enters into a technology licensing agreement for underground mining equipment with Caterpillar will be to ensure that our customers experience a seamless transition as we continue to deliver the range of innovative products and exceptional support they have come to expect from Caterpillar. We are bringing together the most experienced people across various nationalities that will help secure our presence in a steadily growing industry."

Commenting on the agreement, Ms. Denise Johnson, Group President, Resource Industries, Caterpillar said: “We are pleased to transition the medium and high seam Underground mining equipment, as well as the aftermarket licensing, to Gainwell Engineering. Gainwell will invest in a state-of- the-art manufacturing facility in India and supply the products globally. Together, Caterpillar and Gainwell will work to ensure that there is a seamless transition.” For more information: https://www.gainwellengineering.com/mining-landing-page