Action Construction Equipment Limited (ACE) has secured its largest order, marking a significant boost to India's defence infrastructure and Indigenous manufacturing. The order aligns with the Government of India's 'Make in India' and 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat' initiatives, reinforcing ACE's commitment to strengthening local production and reducing dependence on imports.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts, in the presence of Defence Secretary R K Singh, for the procurement of 1,868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLT), with ACE securing a dominant 60 per cent share of the order. ACE will deliver 1,121 RTFLTs, attachments, and accompanying accessories at a total value of Rs 420.00 crores.
The RTFLT is a mission-critical asset designed to enhance combat readiness and logistical efficiency across the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy. By reducing the manual handling of vast quantities of essential supplies, the RTFLT significantly improves the operational effectiveness of the Defence forces.
ACE was awarded this breakthrough contract after successfully demonstrating the superior capability of its equipment through rigorous performance testing. This milestone order underscores the company's technological expertise and robust R&D capabilities, reinforcing its position as a key contributor to India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Sorab Agarwal, Executive Director of ACE, said, "This is a momentous achievement for ACE, marking our single largest order to date and a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. We take immense pride in playing a crucial role in strengthening our nation's defence logistics with indigenously designed and manufactured solutions."
With this contract, ACE continues to drive India's vision of self-reliance in material handling technology forward while reinforcing its leadership in the specialised cranes and material handling equipment sector.
