SCHWING Stetter India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to drive sustainable advancements in the construction industry.
As part of this collaboration, SCHWING Stetter India has become a Platinum Member of the Technologies for Low Carbon Lean Concrete (TLC2) program and joined the Advisory Board of the Centre of Excellence at IIT Madras. The partnership will focus on developing energy-efficient and environmentally friendly construction techniques by integrating academic research with industry expertise.
At the recently concluded Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, SCHWING Stetter India showcased its range of sustainable construction equipment, including Construction and Demolition Waste Crushers, Concrete Recycling Plant, Sludge Pump, Fire & Life Safety Equipment (Articulating Water Tower – AWT 36), and Truck Mixer Pump (FBP 29).
Earlier, SCHWING Stetter India and IIT Madras collaborated on a study with Chennai Metro on reusing construction and demolition waste aggregates in concrete production, leading to the publication of a report on the subject. The new partnership will further research and innovation in low-carbon concrete technologies.
Commenting on the collaboration, V G Sakthikumar, Chairman & Managing Director, SCHWING Stetter India, said, “This collaboration marks a significant step towards transforming the Indian construction industry with sustainable and innovative solutions. With the growing demand for sustainable construction materials, our joint efforts with IIT Madras will pave the way for pioneering advancements in low-carbon concrete technologies.”
Professor Manu Santhanam, Principal Investigator, Centre of Excellence, IIT Madras, added, “In this partnership, we will mainly focus on upgrading the existing technologies and developing new technologies which will aid in extracting high-quality materials (stones, sand, and reactive concrete fines) from waste debris having properties at par with natural materials.”
The MoU reinforces SCHWING Stetter India’s commitment to sustainability and technological innovation, positioning the company at the forefront of next-generation construction solutions aligned with India’s infrastructure growth and environmental goals.