Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL), Lintec & Linnhoff’s manufacturing partner in India, has delivered Linnhoff DRX DurableMix asphalt mixing plants to several key clients across India. These state-of-the-art, locally manufactured plants are now operational in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, supporting critical infrastructure projects under the Public Works Department (PWD) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
A Linnhoff DRX1500 asphalt plant was delivered to a customer for its ongoing infrastructure development initiatives in Cooch Behar, West Bengal. This advanced plant integrates cutting-edge automation and energy-efficient technologies, enhancing road construction capabilities with superior quality and efficiency. The customer actively participates in infrastructure tenders, to strengthen its role in the region’s road development sector to put the Linnhoff DRX to good use.
A second customer purchased a Linnhoff DRX1500 asphalt plant for the construction of a 7.2 km six-lane elevated corridor on the Kona Expressway (NH117) in Kolkata. Expected to be completed by early 2026, this crucial project will alleviate congestion and improve connectivity between Vidyasagar Setu and NH16, benefiting over 100,000 daily commuters. The high-performance DRX1500 asphalt plant, known for its reliability and compliance with international environmental standards, will ensure the timely supply of top-quality asphalt, contributing to the project’s success.
The Linnhoff DRX1500 incorporates a number of innovative features, including the energy-saving double screen drum technology that combines the screening and drying of aggregates in one drum. This enables lower maintenance and operating costs for customers. There are also separate weighing systems with load cells for aggregates, filler and bitumen to ensure precision and quality in delivering hot-mix asphalt. With each DRX module pre-assembled at the factory, set-up and dismantling are far simpler, significantly reducing onsite installation times and labour costs.
Following the launch of its manufacturing partnership with Lintec & Linnhoff in 2022, Gainwell has established itself as a leader in tailored manufacturing, distribution and servicing of Linnhoff asphalt mixing and Eurotec concrete batching plants in the region. This partnership allows for purpose-built, customised solutions that address the diverse needs of the domestic market.
Surabhi Chaturvedi, head – business excellence and growth initiatives at Gainwell Commosales Pvt Ltd, commented, “Our experienced design engineers, supply chain experts and quality assurance teams are committed to integrating excellence throughout our operations. Investments in design software, ERP systems and life cycle management tools have earned us multiple quality certifications, strengthening our competitive advantage and positioning us as a trusted industry partner.”
Local manufacturing, global quality
Gainwell’s manufacturing facility in Pune features a 100,000 sq ft machine assembly shop. This facility, a fabrication, assembly and paint processing unit, manufactures and delivers high-quality products, including the Linnhoff asphalt mixing and Lintec concrete batching plants. Supporting the ‘Make in India’ initiative and Atmanirbhar Bharat policy, the Linnhoff DRX1500 plant is primarily built using in-house or locally sourced components, leveraging Gainwell’s strong supplier network.
Tee Piow Aik, group COO of Lintec & Linnhoff Holdings, said, “The Linnhoff DRX1500, developed in partnership with Gainwell Commonsales, sets a new benchmark for quality and reliability. In the near future, the Indian market can expect to reap the benefits of locally manufactured Linnhoff TSD Mobile Mix asphalt mixing plants and Eurotec Swiftec concrete batching plants as well.”
With an installed base of close to 400 Linnhoff plants in India, Gainwell is supporting many existing customers of Lintec & Linnhoff with after-sales services through a growing network of dealers who are integrated through its dealer management system. Today, the company is supporting some of the most prominent names in road and infrastructure construction in the country.
