- Plans Rs. 300 crore investment in Indian facilities till 2017
- To introduce entire global range of agri-implements in India including Unigreen brand
- Ambassador of Italy praises MG’s initiatives to make Indian farmers more efficient
October 7, 2013: Maschio Gaspardo India Pvt. Ltd. (MGIPL), part of the Italy-based international group Maschio Gaspardo (MG) Group specializing in the production of agricultural machinery and a well known brand in over 100 countries worldwide, celebrated the first anniversary of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in India by inviting Mr. Daniele Mancini, Ambassador of Italy in India, as the chief guest. Mr. Andrea Maschio (Vice President, Maschio Gaspardo Group) and Mr. Riulini Alessio (Managing Director, Maschio Gaspardo India) were present on the occasion.
Maschio Gaspardo Group plans to invest Rs. 300 crore in the Ranjangaon plant (near Pune) spread over 25,000 sq. mts. to expand production capabilities for rotary tillers, power harrows, precision planters, cereal seed drills, combination cultivator-drills, mulchers, sprayers and minimum tillage equipment in India. MGIPL has already achieved a major milestone by producing 10,000 machines within the first year. This milestone is a record in itself in the Maschio Gaspardo Group & MGIPL intends to produce 30,000 machines in 2014 for the domestic market. MGIPL has already sold more than 40,000 machines, which have been successfully working across India.Plans are also underway to serve the needs of the MG Group’s other global customers, by providing local supply to their Asia Pacific facilities; the latest technology in Indian agricultural market; and double the headcount in India.
During his visit, Mr. Daniele Mancini, Ambassador of Italy in India, said, “Maschio Gaspardo is a company that develops and moulds new ideas; transforms them into products and technology that will assist farmers in their drive for efficiency. I’m impressed with MGIPL’s state-of-the-art facility and the high tech modern production unit for producing wide range of agriculture implements. I am very keen to see the growth and progress of one of the Top Italian companies in India – especially to see it partner Indian farmers and the agri-communities in their path of progress. The success of MGIPL will improve business & trading relations between India & Italy as the MG Group has set an example for other Italian companies to emulate. I am eagerly waiting for the moment when MGIPL will produce 25,000 machines and achieve another milestone in vast & rapidly growing Indian market.”
Mr. Andrea Maschio, Vice President, Maschio Gaspardo Group, said, “The MG group has acquired two new companies & strengthened our portfolio in agriculture implements. MG group has acquired the largest sprayer brand, Unigreen which specializes in the development of medium-sized sprayers for weed control and crop protection. With this transaction, our Group completes its range of crop management machinery and is now able to offer a wide range of high quality and technologically advanced products, covering the entire production cycle of the land: soil tillage, seeding, crop care, post harvesting & residue management. Despite the economic crisis, the Maschio Gaspardo Group continues to recognize market opportunities and to invest for growth.”
Mr. Riulini Alessio, Managing Director, Maschio Gaspardo India, further added, “Through our Indian operations, the Maschio Gasparado Group is looking forward to work very closely with the famers by developing dealers network across India very soon. We have studied all the regions, agronomy, farming practices of India at micro level & ready to launch suitable crop wise products for India market for soil preparation, seeding, crop care, residue management & post harvesting. MGIPL really aim to increase per capita income of farmers & hence the growth and development of Indian agriculture.”
With a presence in 14 countries with 8 manufacturing sites in Italy, Romania and China, the MG Group’s facility in India is a testament to its strategy to expand its worldwide presence in the major agricultural centres. The MG Group specializes in the production of agricultural machinery for tillage, sowing, seeding, landscaping, forage-making, sprayers and crop care. With recent acquisitions, MG group, which is one of the largest groups in the world in agriculture implements range in soil preparation, seeding crop care & post harvest, will introduce their entire range of implements to India to help the country’s agriculture growth through mechanization. The Unigreen brand will continue to be distributed throughout the world and maintain its brand identity. The range of sprayers, already presented at EIMA 2012, will be enhanced by the decennial know-how of Unigreen Company.
Maschio Gaspardo is an international group, specializes in the production of agricultural machinery for tillage, sowing, seeding, landscaping, forage-making, sprayers and crop care. The Group markets and distributes its wide product range in more than 100 countries. The line-up includes rotary tillers, power harrows, precision planters, cereal seed drills, combination cultivator-drills, flail-mowers, sprayers and minimum tillage equipment. The company has 12 large production plants, 8 in Italy and another 4 overseas (Romania, India, Russia and China). In addition, Maschio Gaspardo has 10 sales branches located in Germany, France, Spain, Ukraine, Poland, Turkey, North America, South Korea, Iran and Georgia. The Group has 200 + models and sells about 60,000 machines each year. It currently employs approximately 1,500 people and achieved a turnover over USD 280 million in 2012.