Tata Steel ties up with InQuik to bring Modular Bridge Technology to India for faster bridge construction
has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Australia's
InQuik Group
. This partnership aims to roll out
modular bridge systems
across India using InQuik's award-winning technology. The idea is to combine Tata Steel's manufacturing might with InQuik's ready-to-install bridge design.
The system is simple but effective. InQuik's design uses
prefabricated steel moulds
that are filled with concrete at the site. This makes it possible to put up bridges quicker than traditional methods. Costs go down too. And the bridges are built to handle tough climates.
India still has far-flung villages and towns that struggle with poor roads and few bridges. Quick-to-build modular bridges can change that. More bridges mean shorter travel times, better trade routes and fewer communities left out.
As per Tata Steel's press statement, this deal supports India's push for stronger transport links. It could also help tackle the challenges of building in remote areas where heavy equipment is hard to get.
What Tata Steel wants
For Tata Steel, this is part of a bigger shift. The company is looking to move beyond just selling steel and into full-scale solutions for builders. According to the press statement,
T V Narendran
, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Tata Steel, said, Tata Steel focuses on delivering smart and
sustainable construction
solutions to fulfil the growing infrastructural needs of a modern India. This collaboration with
InQuik
reflects our technology-driven approach to reimagine construction practices in the country.
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This deal fits that goal. More value-added products. More ways to use steel smartly. And a chance to help shape how India builds its roads and bridges.
InQuik's Indian entry
This is also a big moment for InQuik. The Australian firm wants to grow abroad and sees India as the right place to expand.
Logan Mullaney
, CEO, InQuik Group, said, We are excited to partner with Tata Steel, a global leader in steel manufacturing, to expand the reach of our bridge systems into the Indian market. This agreement represents a significant milestone in InQuik's international growth and reflects the confidence that leading companies like Tata Steel have in our technology. Together, we can deliver rapid, cost-effective, and resilient infrastructure to support India's growing connectivity needs.
India needs this kind of solution. The government has been focusing on roads and rural connectivity. But many places still wait years for a bridge that connects them to markets, schools or hospitals. This technology could help close that gap.
Tata Steel
has already been investing in downstream products for faster building. This move shows the firm wants to stand out not just for making steel but for what that steel can build.
The MoU sets the ball rolling. Now, both companies will look at projects where this system can work best. Bridges built faster. Travel made safer. Communities brought closer.
That's the plan. And for Tata Steel and InQuik, it could be just the start.
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