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Precision engineering for the next generation of road construction

Ammann India provides contractors with one of the most comprehensive paving portfolios in the industry.

India is building roads at an unprecedented scale. From greenfield expressways and economic corridors to airport runways, industrial parks, and smart cities, today’s infrastructure projects demand faster execution, superior ride quality, and longer pavement life.

While asphalt mix quality is critical, the performance of the paver ultimately determines the smoothness, density, and durability of the finished pavement. Modern asphalt pavers have, therefore, evolved into intelligent paving systems, combining precision material handling, advanced screed technology, digital controls, and operator-centric design to consistently deliver world-class pavement quality.

Ammann India offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive paving portfolios through its Apollo and ABG product ranges. The Apollo range is engineered to meet the rugged demands of Indian road construction, while the globally acclaimed ABG range — built on decades of European paving expertise — delivers advanced technology for high-productivity highway, expressway, and airport applications. Together, they provide solutions for every paving requirement, from urban roads to the country’s largest infrastructure projects.

A complete portfolio for every road construction application

No two projects have the same paving requirements. Urban roads demand compact and highly manoeuvrable machines, while expressways and airport runways require extremely high productivity and wide paving widths.

The Ammann portfolio addresses every application through the Apollo and ABG ranges, offering solutions for:

- Municipal roads;

- State highways;

- National Highways;

- Greenfield expressways;

- Airport runways;

- Industrial infrastructure;

- Smart cities; and

- Large commercial developments.

At the top of the portfolio is the ABG 8820, Ammann’s flagship tracked paver capable of paving up to 13 metres in a single pass. Combined with a 14.7-tonne hopper capacity and a theoretical paving output of 1,100 tonnes per hour, it is engineered for the most demanding large-scale infrastructure projects.

Screed Technology: The heart of high-quality paving

The screed is the defining element of every asphalt paver. Its design determines pavement smoothness, pre-compaction, mat uniformity, and, ultimately, the lifecycle of the road. Ammann’s Apollo and ABG screeds incorporate advanced engineering to deliver:

- Excellent surface smoothness.

- Uniform layer thickness.

- Consistent mat density.

- High pre-compaction.

- Stable operation across varying paving widths.

The ABG range offers both single tamper and double tamper vibratory screeds, providing exceptional pre-compaction behind the screed. This significantly reduces the effort required from rollers, improves density consistency, and enhances overall pavement quality. The double tamper screed is particularly suited for demanding applications, such as airport runways, Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC), Cement Treated Base (CTB), and thick asphalt layers.

ABG’s Screeds provide hydraulic width adjustment and can be configured to pave widths of up to 13 metres, enabling contractors to complete wider carriageways with fewer longitudinal joints, resulting in improved ride quality and enhanced pavement durability.

Intelligent controls that improve productivity

Modern paving is increasingly data-driven. ABG pavers feature the Electronic Paver Management (EPM3) system, an intuitive control platform that centralizes machine functions and enables operators to optimize paving performance with minimal effort.

Key capabilities include:

- One-touch machine control.

- Project-specific settings storage.

- Automated machine diagnostics.

- Service Interval Manager.

- Real-time operating information.

- Simplified operator interface.

Optional digital technologies, such as Pave Pilot, which includes Thermal Profiling, Material Manager, Weather View, and Smart Dock further enhance paving quality by documenting the paving process, improving truck docking efficiency, and helping operators maintain consistent asphalt temperatures throughout the project.

Engineering designed for productivity

Every component of an Ammann paver is designed to maximize productivity while minimizing operating costs. Key engineering features include:

- Independent hydrostatic conveyor and auger drives.

- Proportional ultrasonic auger control.

- Automatic track tensioning for superior directional stability.

- Heavy-duty crawler tracks for excellent traction.

- Adaptive Eco Mode for lower fuel consumption.

- Powerful hydraulic systems optimized for continuous paving.

The ABG 8820 also features a robust 200 kW engine and advanced hydraulic architecture to ensure consistent paving performance even under high-production conditions.

Pavement quality starts with consistent material flow

Superior roads begin with uniform asphalt delivery.

Modern pavers are designed to maintain a constant head of material in front of the screed, preventing segregation and ensuring uniform density throughout the pavement layer. Ammann pavers achieve this through:

- High-capacity material hoppers.

- Independent hydrostatic conveyor drives.

- Proportional auger control.

- Automatic material feed management.

- Optimized auger geometry for continuous material distribution.

The result is a consistent asphalt mat with excellent texture, uniform density and improved riding comfort.

Operator comfort enhances performance
Road construction often involves long shifts under challenging conditions. Ammann places significant emphasis on operator ergonomics through:

- Spacious operator platform.

- Excellent visibility of hopper, augers, and screed.

- Intuitive control layout.

- Extendable operator seats.

- Low operating noise.

- Efficient lighting for night paving.

Better visibility and simplified controls allow operators to maintain paving accuracy while reducing fatigue during extended working hours.

Built for maximum uptime

For contractors, equipment availability directly impacts project profitability. Ammann pavers are engineered to reduce maintenance requirements through:

- Easy access to service points.

- Centralized maintenance locations.

- Robust conveyor and auger systems.

- Durable screed components.

- Intelligent maintenance reminders.

- Genuine spare parts backed by Ammann India’s nationwide service network.

Digital service tools and preventive maintenance capabilities further improve fleet availability while lowering lifecycle costs.

Building India’s roads with confidence

India’s next phase of infrastructure development demands paving equipment capable of delivering precision, productivity, and sustainability at an unprecedented scale. With the rugged reliability of the Apollo range and the advanced engineering of the ABG range, Ammann India provides contractors with one of the most comprehensive paving portfolios in the industry.

Whether constructing municipal roads, access-controlled expressways, or international airport runways, Ammann pavers combine intelligent automation, advanced screed technology, and proven engineering to produce smoother pavements, higher productivity, and lower total cost of ownership.

As the nation accelerates towards world-class infrastructure, Ammann India remains committed to delivering paving solutions that embody innovation, reliability, and performance — true to its promise of being a Productivity Partner for a Lifetime.

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