Access equipment major JLG has further expanded its network in India with the appointment of GMMCO Limited as its distributor for the southern and eastern parts of the country.

An announcement from JLG said that as the distributor of the company’s mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers for the region, GMMCO Limited will be responsible for sales, marketing, training and after-sales service for the full range of JLG products. GMMCO Limited will serve customers such as rental companies as well as end-users in construction, manufacturing and logistics.

Ian Hume, JLG EMEAIR’s sales director for the Middle-East, Africa and India, said: “We are very pleased that GMMCO Limited will be the distributor for JLG products and services in the region. Through their presence and expertise, we intend to further grow JLG’s market share in South and Eastern India. India remains a very important market in our growth strategy.”

Commenting on its appointment, GMMCO Limited added: “The partnership between GMMCO and JLG is a strategic, long-term arrangement to cater to the growing need for access equipment in the country. This partnership will focus on enhancing the safety protocols and regulations at work sites while offering superior productivity. GMMCO will be a one-shop JLG solution provider for all ‘work at height’ needs in the southeast India region.

The announcement form JLG added that GMMCO caters to the needs of the infrastructure, construction, mining, power and oil & gas industries with a product portfolio of a wide range of equipment along with after-market support. The company has service networks in more than 85 locations across India and over 1,500 trained engineers and technicians, along with advanced workshops and warehouses.