Four Tata PRIMA 2528.K Scoop Type Tippers were handed over to NEM Construction (Pvt) Ltd. The Tata PRIMA Scoop Tippers were handed over by Ranjith Pandithage -Chairman & Managing Director - Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC to Raja Nanayakkara -Chairman / Managing Director - NEM Construction (Pvt.) Ltd.. Gahanath Pandithage -Group CEO – DIMO, Vijitha Bandara-Director – DIMO, Nalinda Kurukulasooriya - General Manager – Tata Commercial Vehicles Sales, Mahesh Karunaratne -Tata Commercial Vehicle Services,   Madhu Singh -Country Manager – Tata Motors Limited were also present at this ceremony.

The Construck PRIMA range of tippers from Tata Motors are especially suited to provide momentum in the construction and mining sectors. It is imperative for the new infrastructure developments to employ latest reliable technology and superior equipment to meet the stringent deadlines. Thus, in order to meet the stiff requirements of this sector, the PRIMA range of tippers employ world class aggregates like Cummins Engine with power ranging from 280HP to 380HP, transmissions from ZF, heavy duty Hub Reduction Axles, Bogie Suspension, special 12x24 mining tyres and smart Italian designed PRIMA cabin with host of features like HVAC, 9 way adjustable pneumatically suspended seats, driver information system, data loggers for multiple drivers & ample storage space.

Ranjith Pandithage -Chairman & Managing Director - Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC said, “Coming from Tata Motors, the leaders in truck manufacturing in India, PRIMA construction tippers are best equipped to change the tipper landscape in Sri Lanka”.

The 4 vehicles delivered to our esteemed customer NEM Construction are special tippers with a 16 cubic meter rock body specifically designed for heavy boulder application. The PRIMA tipper range is also available in 18 cubic meter box body for soil and aggregate movement in 6x4 configuration & 20 cubic meter box body in 8x4 configuration for higher volume & loads.

NEM CONSTRUCTION (PVT) LTD is one of the leading construct companies with its operation staring from 1980. The fledging company broke new ground as contractors for earth-moving, highway construction, Water supply, Drainage, Irrigation and land reclamation. NEM has made its mark as a leading Civil Engineering contractor in Sri Lanka with highest ICTAD Classification and ISO 9001: 2008 Certification.

Tata Motors India and DIMO have a strong relationship spanning 56 years, and Tata commercial vehicles have played a vital role in the daily lives of many Sri Lankans. DIMO - Tata currently operates with more than 40 branches across the country to offer Tata Sales, Service and Genuine Spare Parts and provides 24-hour roadside assistance to Tata customers across Sri Lanka.

Photo Caption: DIMO and Tata Motors Teams with the NEM Construction team at the handover ceremony