KAMCO - Athani

When mechanization of agricultural farms commenced in the country, heavy duty tractors were extensively used. However, with the land reforms coming into force in the 60s, extent of land holding also came down, which resulted in the usage of heavy duty Tractors becoming expensive per plot. For land preparation before sowing or transplanting of small plot, it was necessary to have a small machine, which can be operated by the farmer himself. An answer to such requirements was the Power Tiller.

Kerala Agro Machinery Corporation Ltd., a Government of Kerala Undertaking was formed with the intention of manufacturing Power Tiller operated by Diesel Engine. The company came into existence in Athani in Ernakulam District in 1973 when it started assembling Power Tillers under Technical Collaboration from M/s. Kubota Ltd., Japan. The product is now made in India and is suitably designed to meet the Indian conditions. There are more than 1.5 lakh of KAMCO Power Tillers operating in various States in India.

Transport Corporation of India Ltd. has been associated with KAMCO for about 25 years and transports material to all parts of the country. The machines have to move direct to the concerned destinations in the same truck. It is here that TCI plays a major role in the movement of the machine and also ensures availability of spare parts with all the dealers. An endorsement of excellent service from TCI has come by way of certificate of appreciation from KAMCO. Mr Sarvjeet Shukla (Controlling Manager - Ernakulam) is managing the relationship and keeping a watchful eye on service level for the customer.

KAMCO Kubota Combine Harvester and KAMCO Kukje Paddy Transplanter are the latest introduction in the country from KAMCO. The Transplanter takes away the burden of dreary manual labour of transplanting the seedlings thus taking away the human fatigue in the transplanting operation.

KAMCO has got 4 Assembling Units located at Athani and Kalamassery in Ernakulam District, Kanjikoade in Palakkad District and Mala in Thrissur District of Kerala State. Provides direct employment to approx. 600 persons in its various units.

It will be endeavor of TCI to continuously enhance operational efficiency and value add it’s services to strengthen the professional bond with KAMCO.