Bengaluru: BEML Limited has launched its latest indigenous equipment, the BL40 TH 8-Ton Tyre Handler, strengthening its focus on developing advanced machines for India’s mining and heavy equipment sector.
The machine was flagged off by Mr. Dinesh Mahur, Additional Secretary, Department of Defence Production, in the presence of BEML Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Shantanu Roy, Mr. Sanjay Som, Director (Mining & Construction), and senior officials of the company.
BEML Flags Off Indigenous BL40 TH Tyre Handler
The BL40 TH 8-Ton Tyre Handler has been developed as a fully indigenous solution for tyre handling requirements in mining operations.
Key highlights of the machine:
- Product: BL40 TH 8-Ton Tyre Handler
- Manufacturer: BEML Limited
- Origin: Fully made in India
- Capacity: 8-ton tyre handler
- Primary sector: Mining and heavy equipment
- Flagged off by: Dinesh Mahur, Additional Secretary, Department of Defence Production
The launch represents BEML’s continued efforts to design and manufacture advanced equipment within India for critical industrial applications.
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Dinesh Mahur Calls BL40 TH a Game-Changer
Speaking at the launch, Dinesh Mahur appreciated BEML’s engineering capabilities and its focus on developing products indigenously.
He described the BL40 TH as a technologically advanced machine with the potential to bring transformative changes to the market and further strengthen India’s position in the mining and heavy equipment industry.
BL40 TH Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat
The development of the indigenous tyre handler aligns with the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision by providing a locally developed and manufactured solution for mining operations.
The launch also highlights BEML’s growing focus on reducing dependence on imported equipment by developing specialised machinery for domestic industrial requirements.
BEML Strengthens Indigenous Equipment Portfolio
The BL40 TH launch adds to BEML’s efforts to develop advanced products for the mining and construction sectors.
By combining indigenous engineering and manufacturing capabilities, the company is expanding its contribution to India’s heavy equipment ecosystem while supporting the broader objective of strengthening domestic industrial capabilities.
About BEML Limited
BEML Limited is a leading Indian public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. The company manufactures a wide range of equipment for the defence, mining and construction, and rail and metro sectors. BEML focuses on indigenous product development and advanced engineering solutions in support of India’s self-reliance and industrial growth.
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