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PCI Limited today deals with manufacturing and marketing of a whole range of high-tech equipments pertaining to equipments pertaining to the power sector and other priority sectors. What has been the focus of the company in all these years has underlined its success and growth?
As you said, our focus has been the priority sectors – the core sectors of the economy particularly related to the development of infrastructure because we can see that is these sectors that will propel India to that we as a nation seen to be actively engaged in becoming. As you said, our focus has been the priority sectors – the core sectors of the economy particularly related to the development of infrastructure because we can see that is these sectors that will propel India to that we as a nation seen to be actively engaged in becoming.
Over the years, PCI as a company & indeed the PRIME GROUP as a whole-has grown from being a prime idea into a multi-activity organization careering to a wide spectrum of high-tech industries including power and Energy, Engineering, Information Castings, Precision Engineering, Machine Tools, Aviation and Aerospace, .
Information Technology to name a few. The Group has maintained a continuous growth and expansion through organic growth and expansion through organic growth as well as diversifications.
To be in sync with the latest in technology and innovation on the global platform, we have entered into technical and marketing collaborations with major high-tech corporations with major high-tech corporations of Europe, USA, Canada and the Far East. Our focus has been on introduction, adaptation and diffusion of high-tech innovations into the Indian environment.
You have also diversified into the aviation sector. You are now offering aircrafts from Austria. Could you divulge more information on this?
Aviation and Aerospace sectors are going to be pillars of the infrastructure in India & the entire sub-continent. In fact we perceive the sector to play a stellar role in the years to come. The growth in the Aviation and Aerospace sectors is a natural bye-product of the pace and movement called for by the new economy. |
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Have you ever given a thought to becoming manufacturers and produce products for the aviation sector? Do we see PCI Ltd. entering into that area sometime in near future? Does PCI Ltd. have tie-ups in the field of aviation?
In recent years, most Asian countries like China and India are facing major crisis-shortage of pilots. Experts have forecasted that India may need up to 4000 more pilots over the next five years and training them would cost about $200 million. To meet with the rising demand of pilots, the need for the pilot's training schools is being felt for by the aviation sector.
The long term goals for PCI Ltd. include the possibility of setting up a manufacturing base for Diamond aircrafts in India, which can also be exported across countries in Asia. We are also considering the proposal to open a pilot training school to meet up with the rising demand of pilots tin the aviation industry.
Presently in the field of aviation, PCI Ltd. has tied-up with world leaders in their respective fields and offers a range of Ground Support Equipment suitable for and in compliance with the latest market specifications, technical performances, environment protection, sound proofing, safety support quality etc.
For instance, PCI Ltd. has tied-up with PILLER of Germany for Electric based Frequency Converter (FC) and Electric based Ground Power Unit (GPU), SCHOPE of Germany for Air Craft Push-back and Towing Tractors, GUINAULT of France for Air Starter Unit (ASU), Diesel based frequency Converter(FC), Diesel based Ground Power Unit(GPU), Air Conditioning Unit, Air Cabin Heater etc., SOVAM of France for towable or self – propelled passengers steps, Catering Trucks, Baggage Tractors, Bag gages Trailers, Container & Pallet dollies, Passengers Boarding Bridges, Conveyor Belts, Shuttle Lift, Ambulift Vehicles etc. and FUCCO-HEG of Germany for automatic aircraft wheel washing machine.
What are the new targets that you have set yourself for the coming year? Any plans to get into some other business besides expanding the existing ones?
The Indian economy is the fourth largest in the world with growth of around 8.5% in its GDP in 2006. We at PCI consider ourselves fortunate to be at the right time at the tight place (India). We see significant growth in all sectors and remain open to new ideas. Please visit
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general aviation industry.
All the air craft have innovative design concept and are loaded with advanced technologies. The aircrafts have highest fuel efficiency in their class and can be operated with Jet A1 as well as with inexpensive automotive diesel or any mixture of both fuels, leading to extremely economical operation. For instance, the fuel consumed by a DA40 TDI Diamond Star is approximately 19 liters/hour. The highly economic design and engine capabilities along with low fuel usage and maintenance cost result in the high operating efficiency and an unmatched flying experience.
So, who all do you supply these aircrafts to? Who are your consumers/clients as of now? Also, do you wish to expand your consumer base and how? Launched for trials with various sensor packages and also for testing its
Diamond’s aircraft fleet is ideal for corporate fleet operators/taxi operators as well as pilot training schools. Due to the phenomenal fuel efficiency we have received several enquiries relating to our fleet of Diamond Aircrafts. Various sensor packages and also for testing its.
At present, PCI Ltd. is in the process of finalizing its deals with leasing airlines, pilot training schools as well as reputed Government agencies of India. Aircraft delivery to the respective clients would begin later this year
For expanding consumer base and spreading awareness on its fleet of aircrafts, PCI Ltd. has been participating in several civil as well as defense related held in India. At the moment, we are participating in the upcoming international Aero India Exhibition 2007 being held at Yelahanka Air Force Base, Bangalore from February07-11 2007.
What is the range of aircraft you provide?
Diamond produces single (DA40 TDI Diamond Star) as well as twin-engine (DA42 TDI Twin Star) propeller aircraft and a single-engine jet (D-Jet) aircraft. Diamond also manufactures HK36 Super Dimona power gliders.
The ultra modern, composite construction, intelligent avionics systems and trendsetting new engine-technologies accompanied by the low fuel usage have resulted in high operating efficiency and an unmatched flying experience.
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