Rapid urbanization and climate change pose major problems in developing the sustainable road infrastructure in India. Extreme climates, with temperatures soaring above 50°C, can cause conventional bitumen to soften, reducing road durability. Also, the change in focus on quality paving has increased demand for advanced binders such as modified bitumen and emulsions. Nonetheless, the contractors are hit by challenges of proper application, logistics, and meeting sustainability expectations driven by environment friendly green practices.
Hindustan Colas (HINCOL), a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the French global leader Colas, supports contractors tackling these challenges head on. HINCOL provides tailored solutions, technical training, application support, NABL-certified assurance of quality, and smooth logistics through its pan India presence of 10 plants and 2 bitumen terminals. By introducing new high-performance emulsions, recycling technologies with focus on energy-efficient practices and renewable initiatives, the company enables its clients to develop resilient and environmentally friendly roads whose performance and compliance are guaranteed in the long term.
How does Hindustan Colas (HINCOL) ensure the right product mix for diverse infrastructure projects?
Technical support provided by the company during binder selection and keeping focus on contractor training with the product delivery and on-site support is valuable.
“We are partners to our contractors, offering customized solutions by analyzing site-specific conditions like aggregates, climate, and traffic conditions”, says Debashis Chakraverty, CEO, Hindustan Colas. This practical approach makes sure that products are used properly, resulting in the above standard road quality and durability.
To meet various infrastructure needs, the company offers services that satisfy specific needs like anionic emulsions for mining roads and cationic emulsions for highways to serve best in diverse situations. Additionally, the company leverages Colas global R&D with HPCL’s local footprint and presence to deliver consistent, reliable performance.
How is Hindustan Colas (HINCOL) paving the way for innovation and sustainability?
Hindustan Colas is on a high growth track to become the leading provider of value-added bitumen products in India. With a clear vision for the future, HINCOL is working towards becoming a billion-dollar company by 2030, positioning itself as an innovator that stays ahead of industry needs and sets new benchmarks for the infrastructure developments. The vision driven by a larger purpose, is not limited to the sale of products such as PMB, emulsions, and cold mix binders, but directed towards the development of world-class infrastructure that contributes to India’s growth and development.
We are partners to our contractors in building resilient infrastructure, offering customized solutions by analyzing site-specific conditions like aggregates, climate, and traffic conditions
What role will regional expansion and digitalization play in achieving this growth vision?
At the center of this roadmap is geographic expansion. Hindustan Colas (HINCOL) will be exploring opportunities in untapped markets of neighboring nations where high-quality bitumen derivatives solutions are still underutilized. The company is also incorporating digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the company. Its NABL-accredited labs are being strengthened to further enhance quality assurance systems with AI support, ensuring consistent product performance. In addition, digital tools and CRM interface platform are being introduced to streamline customer interactions and deliver solutions tailored to site-specific requirements such as aggregates, climate, and traffic conditions.
Sustainability is a part of the company's gene code, being an element of its European promoter Colas. The innovative products such as trackless tack coat, bond coat, fog seal and RAP emulsion, emphasize the implementation of circular economy values, reusing materials, and minimizing environmental impact.
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