Chennai , May 2022 : WIKA Instruments India Pvt Ltd , a wholly – owned subsidiary of WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co.KG , Germany , a global market leader in pressure and temperature measurement technology has recently launched Mobile Calibration Van for maintenance and repair at the doorstep of clients .An initiative , born out of need to maintain equipments during COVID lockdown has been transformed into a value added service by WIKA India to provide services at the customer doorstep , delivering convinience for service .
According to Mr Gaurav Bawa , Sr Vice President , WIKA India , ” It has been always an endeavour of WIKA to offer the best products and services to the customers : As quality is the most important differentiator to lead the market , we decided to continue the best practice of reacing out to the consumer for service , rather than them shipping the goods to us . The initial foray in the service was bome out of necessity , when transportation was difficult during COVID lockdown . We plan to expand the service of mobile calibration van , based on positive feedback of the customers .
Maintaining equipment in industrial units is essential for effective production which reduces the risks . Every industry needs to maintain the calibration of types of equipment for accurate and reliable measurements . Delay in transportation is always an issue . Moreover , displacement may sometimes lead to further errors and damage to the eqipments . Hence , keeping this in mind , the company has launched this service in the southern states of Tamil Nadu , Karnataka , Telangana and Andhra Pradesh , ” Mr.Bawa added .
With the doorstep delivery of services through Mobile Calibration Van , customer can now book their appointments through various channel like toll free number , email IDs & WebApp from the comfort of their office and home . These mobile laboratories can travel to facilities to calibrate equipment that needs to be available continuously
( 24/7 ) , thus optimising costs and shipping time . At the end of the calibration , a report is provided which shows a measurement error . It measures the value before and after calibration which helps the clients to determine the functionality of the device .
The services of mobile calibration van hasbeenlaunced in the Southern Region first , and will soon be launched in other parts of India as well . The mobile vans will be located in strategic points to cover Northern and Western region of Indiathusensuringthatthey cover every important location . This mobile van is suitable for large , multi – site companies who have lots of measuring equipment that needs to be continuously available 24 hours a day.
Mr.Bawa mentioned , ” WIKA India plays a very significant role in future growth prospects of both the precision engineering market of India and WIKA global . As India climbs the GDP growth chart globally , we believe quality of services and manufacturing will paly an important role . We , in WIKA India hope to lead the way .