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Premier Heavy Lift (PHL) stands as a leading force in the heavy lifts and transportation sector, marked by excellence in quality, safety, and innovative practices under the leadership of Anil Chaudhary, Som Dutt Sharma and Capt Sandeep Anand. Since its inception with merely two cranes, PHL has evolved dramatically, boasting a fleet of over 360 equipment units valued at more than Rs 900 crore. Siddharth Sharma, Director, Premier Heavy Lift, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market in India.
Breaking New Ground
Demolition equipment, once seen as mere tools for tearing down old structures, has now become a symbol of technological advancement and innovation
Most demolition equipment in India still comes from abroad
Mohan Ramanathan, Founder Chairman, Indian Demolition Association, speaks on the key trends and developments shaping the demand for demolition equipment in the country.
Caterpillar to Shut Down Attachments Manufacturing Complex in Kansas
Caterpillar has announced plans to close its attachments manufacturing complex in Wamego, Kansas
Urbanisation Boosts Attachments Market
Rapid urbanisation and infrastructure expansion propel the demand for excavator attachments, driving market growth exponentially.
Indian rental companies are increasingly embracing digitisation
Satin Sachdeva, Founder & Secretary General, Construction Equipment Rental Association, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market, and the latest trends in the market.
Caterpillar unveils largest track loader
A track loader is the one machine that can do it all – clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more – even in tough or slick ground conditions.
Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973
A track loader is the one machine that can do it all – clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more – even in tough or slick ground conditions. The new Cat® 973 track loader combines unmatched versatility with up to 10 per cent better fuel efficiency, more productivity, cab improvements, and optional Payload technology. The 275 hp (205 kW) crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 lb (29,892 kg) and replaces the 973K worldwide. It joins the 953 (160 hp/119 kW) and 963 (202 hp/151 kW) in the Cat track loader line.
Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973
New 973 rounds out updated CAT® track loader lineup
Building Strong Foundation
The increasing number of construction projects is driving a surge in demand for piling, drilling, and deep foundation equipment.
Driving Efficiency
From powering pneumatic tools to supporting critical tasks like concrete production and road construction, mobile compressors play a pivotal role.
Powering Construction
Air compressors play a crucial role in construction, maintenance, and repair tasks at infrastructure project sites.
CASE India inaugurates new dealership in Jaipur
CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, has broadened its presence in Rajasthan by appointing a new dealer partner, RDR Techsol in Jaipur.
India’s Infrastructure Boom: Air Compressor’s Vital Role
Air compressors are versatile tools that enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity in constructing and maintaining infrastructure, write Ramesh Kumar G.
JCB aims to cut carbon footprint with fuel efficiency plan
Deepak Shetty, CEO & Managing Director, JCB India
Breathing Life into Projects
Air compressors are essential in the construction, maintenance, and repair work at infrastructure project sites.
How critical equipment helped rescue trapped workers in Uttarkashi tunnel collapse
Manual tools, such as hammers and chisels, became the instruments of choice.
Breathing Life into Projects
Air compressors are essential in the construction, maintenance, and repair work at infrastructure project sites.
How critical equipment helped rescue trapped workers in Uttarkashi tunnel collapse
Manual tools, such as hammers and chisels, became the instruments of choice
Liebherr R 930 tunnel crawler excavator launched
The Liebherr tunnel excavator range expands with the new R 930 Tunnel crawler excavator, now launched on the world market. Developed at Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar (France), the R 930 Tunnel replaces the R 924 compact tunnel and allows high-level performance in all types of underground applications
Use of Air Compressors in Infra
Electric and diesel-powered screw air compressors have become indispensable tools in the construction and infrastructure industry, providing a reliable compressed air source for various applications, writes Ramesh Kumar G.
Liebherr R 930 tunnel crawler excavator launched
Developed at Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar (France), the R 930 Tunnel replaces the R 924 compact tunnel and allows high-level performance in all types of underground applications.
Boosting Productivity
The construction machinery attachments market was valued at $5.76 billion in 2021 and is expected to surpass a net valuation of $7.58 billion by 2027 end, registering a solid CAGR growth of 4.68% over the forecast period.
CRUSH, SCREEN, EXCEL
The crushing and screening equipment market — which is driven by aggregate and construction industries, road projects, and railway lines — is believed to grow at a faster pace.
Modern Demolition
Increased efficiency, increased safety and reduced need for skilled labour are among the many factors that drive the development of autonomous construction equipment.
Fuelling the future
Backhoe loader manufacturers are developing hybrid or fully electric backhoe loaders, which significantly reduce or eliminate fuel consumption and emissions.
Epiroc launches new naming structure
Following a process involving internal and external stakeholders, Epiroc Rock Drilling Tools has a new naming structure with a straightforward formula: Epiroc + product line signifier + size.
Caterpillar launches more powerful excavator
Equipped with a more powerful engine, wider track and 7.5-tonne counterweight, Caterpillar says its new 340 hydraulic excavator delivers more power, stability and productivity for earthmoving operations.
Vermeer’s Horizontal Grinder Can Shred Leaves, Logs
Vermeer has introduced the redesigned HG4000 horizontal grinder for use in various wood waste recycling applications and landscaping material production.
Caterpillar launches more powerful excavator
The new 340 hydraulic excavator delivers more power, stability and productivity
Building a strong foundation
As India’s infrastructure modernisation drive gathers steam, there is a concomitant rise in demand for foundation equipment across the spectrum.
The simulation factory answers heavy equipment variability
As heavy equipment engineers face countless obstacles due to the many different machine usages and configurations, Simcenter System Analyst software allows manufacturers to leverage the value of existing models by providing an easy-to-use, deskilled simulation platform for performing trade-off and optimisation studies.
Doosan Portable Power announces accessories for air compressors
Doosan Portable Power announced an all-new lineup of accessories for its portable air compressors.
we expect the market to peak in the next 2-3 years
Prashant Suryawanshi, Managing Director, Manitowoc Cranes Potain India, speaks on the role of safety in using tower cranes.
On the Move!
The market for mobile cranes is on the move driven by low-rise residential, commercial, and industrial building construction activity in urban areas.
We stand out in product quality, pricing & availability
With over 330 years of innovation and passion, Husqvarna provides construction professionals with support, service and a wide range of machines, diamond tools and all accessories that you need to cut, saw, drill, demolish, grind and polish concrete.
Cat 424 backhoe loader gets complete design transformation
The new Cat 424 backhoe loader retains the rugged reliability of the Cat 424B2
New generation Grove carrier cab debuts in Germany
German rental company Arbeitsbühnen Gagarin is the first Manitowoc customer in Germany to receive a Grove all-terrain crane with the latest carrier cab and is thrilled with both the modern exterior and spacious and ergonomic interior.
When protecting operators from dust exposure becomes non negotiable
Atlas Copco DCP30 pneumatic dust collector, the first-of-its-kind in India, has been working for 400 hours over five months for Shaheen Granites in a dressing application in a dimensional stone industry (DSI) granite quarry in Chimakurthi, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh.
Crushing it!
With an increase in mining activities and infrastructure development in India, the demand for crushing and screening equipment will also rise.
New Potain MDT 489 topless crane
The new Potain MDT 489 topless crane from Manitowoc fills the gap between the manufacturer’s popular MDT 389 and new MDT 569 models and is ideal for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, especially the installation of large, prefabricated components, as well as for shipyards and mines with heavy loads to handle.
We believe that it will take at least a year for the market to stabilise
Incorporated in 1990, Suretech Infrastructure offers specialised infrastructure construction and foundation engineering equipment and materials to the building and construction industry, throughout the Indian Sub-Continent.
Laying a strong foundation
The demand for foundation equipment in India has been growing at the rate of 25 to 30 per cent year on year basis.
Mini Machines, Maximum Demand
The demand for compact equipment from urban projects is expected to continue.
ABB softstarters help Shimla to get access to uninterrupted water supply
The town of Shimla in the Indian Himalayas is one of the country’s busiest tourist destinations. It receives 3.6 million visitors a year, significantly augmenting the local population of three million. Known as the Queen of Hills, Shimla has experienced an acute water crisis as its popularity increased.
ABB softstarters help Shimla to get access to uninterrupted water supply
Shimla has cut pipeline damage 50% using ABB Softstarters to help lift water thousands of feet from a dam to quench the thirst of millions.
Repairing at 1000 m: The perils of bridge work
Bridges form an essential part of modern day economic and transportation systems. They can be used to connect islands that can span several kilometres into deep seas, connect stretches of separated lands - as well as joining cities, separated by lakes and rivers.
Bosch boasts heavy-duty cordless performance with new ProFactor tools
Bosch has launched a new line of heavy-duty cordless tools with a battery power system that the company says makes them more powerful than their corded counterparts.
Sany launches first “Made in India” piling rig
Sany launches first “Made in India” piling rig
Liebherr unveils three new machines in one new design
All the three new machine models gleam in a new design.
Making mission possible
Five exceptional contractors show how extreme a job site can be, without using stuntman of special effects.
The industry has crossed the worst phase
The market is now looking at a new dawn with a number of new projects. Shantanu Sinha, Executive Director, Trenchless Toolbox, elaborates on the current market scenario and the company’s plans ahead.
10 Steps to Safe and Efficient Tower Crane Erection
Manitowoc Crane Care’s Didier Forest is a 32-year veteran of the company. He has co-authored several technical manuals on tower crane erection and trains Crane Care technicians at Manitowoc’s Training Center in Saint Pierre de Chandieu, France.
Curb Roller Manufacturing offers world’s first battery-powered roller screed
Curb Roller Manufacturing, the world leader in shaped concrete roller screeds, offers the Batt Screed 6000, the industry’s first battery-powered roller screed.
Energy efficiency will be the driving force in the future: Rajesh Premchandran
More than 95 per cent of ELGi’s portable air compressors are powering drilling operations. Rajesh Premchandran, Director – ISAAME (India, South Asia, Africa and Middle-East), Elgi Equipments, shares more.
Streamlining Pipeline Laying
An MB-500 drum cutter helps in laying of new pipes for water pipeline in a city centre where roads are only two metre wide.
New Opportunities
Upcoming infrastructure projects in metro rail, bridges, railway and irrigation are going to drive the demand for foundation equipment in the coming years, writes Karan Chechi.
We expect a growth of 15-20 per cent after the market opens up
The foundation equipment market is driven by vibratory hammers and RCDs besides piling rigs. Surajit Mukherjee, Managing Director, Suretech Infrastructure, shares more on the market trends.
Brokk opens new demonstration and service centre
Brokk, the world?s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, enhanced its aftermarket service capabilities, including machine refurbishment and repair, with the addition of its new Demonstration and Service Center in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Brokk opens new demonstration and service centre
Brokk, the world?s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, enhanced its aftermarket service capabilities, including machine refurbishment and repair, with the addition of its new Demonstration and Service Center in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Lone Star Drills introduces remote-controlled tracked drill
Lone Star Drills has introduced an all-new tracked drill with an automatic SPT hammer for improved accuracy in geotechnical and soil sampling applications.
Lone Star Drills introduces remote-controlled tracked drill
Lone Star Drills has introduced an all-new tracked drill with an automatic SPT hammer for improved accuracy in geotechnical and soil sampling applications.
Zoomlion's tower cranes complete operations for world's longest road-rail cross-sea bridge
Over 35 self-developed high-end tower cranes produced by Zoomlion completed lifting operations for the Pingtan road-rail bridge project, the world?s longest road-rail cross-sea bridge. As Zoomlion set a new benchmark in metocean engineering with customised machinery for what is described as the ?the world?s most difficult? bridge construction project.
New Side Gripper guarantees higher reliability
Dieseko Group BV, the global market leader of innovative foundation equipment and within their product range, both PVE and ICE vibratory hammer, has recently launched a revolutionary new side gripper
Towering opportunities
Choosing a tower crane is increasingly about safety and productivity features, as customers seek to lift more with less power, upgrade to a higher capacity economically, and safely use multiple cranes at space-constrained project sites.
Sandvik launches next generation impact crusher
Continuing its ongoing product development, Sandvik announced the launch of its new QI442 track mobile impact crusher.
VECV launches India's first BS-VI CV Range
Eicher Trucks and Buses revealed India's first BS-VI compliant all-new range of Eicher Pro 2000 series of light-duty trucks.
We are now focusing towards user-friendly machines
Atlas Copco continuously invests in designing equipment which consumes less energy while rendering higher output. S Kumar, Business Line Manager, Power Technique Customer Center, Atlas Copco (India), shares more on the products and solutions.
Manitowoc sells 1,000th Igo T 85
Manitowoc?s manufacturing facility in Charlieu, France has shipped its 1,000th Igo T 85. The self-erecting crane has been sold to a customer in Benelux.
Multitasking Enablers
Attachments are the wise choice to achieve economy and productivity in a project. However, choosing the right attachment for the right application is imperative for the successful and optimum utilisation.
Doosan Bobcat india launches new products
At the bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018, Doosan Bobcat India participated with an objective of increasing the awareness of the brand, its portable power products and attachments.
Getting more out of equipment fleet
The story of the Indian construction industry is changing faster than ever, with influx of multiple projects and participation of various smaller contractors contributing significantly and walking shoulder-to-shoulder with the big mainstream contractors.
On Strong Foundation
Foundation equipment segment is back on action with a lot of equipment busy at various project sites across the country. The trend is expected to continue for the next few years.
Raising the bar
Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has set road project award and construction targets of 55 km per day and 45 km per day, respectively.
Small machine making Big Impact
With its compact size and versatile application features, skid steer loader has all the possibilities to become a popular equipment in Indian market. The new activities in urban infrastructure development and waste management initiatives, this mini equipment class is expected to see more demand in future.
We will focus on our latest intelligent series machines and service
The infrastructure and construction business as a whole, is poised to exceed $350 billion in a while, growing at a CAGR of 6.5-7 per cent over various sectors. But naturally, we also foresee an upward trend in the sales of construction equipment, as the market is expected to grow at a record high in the next 2-3 years, driven by the government's focus on infrastructure development.
Productivity and cost are key in equipment selection
We are involved in almost all types of construction projects, both in India and abroad. We are the pioneers in pile foundation works in India and execute various kinds of piling works like cast-in-situ driven piles, precast driven piles, jointed precast piles, precast pre-bored piles, bored piles, steel piles, composite piles, marine piles etc.
Safe Mining
Blasting method used in mining can be dangerous in mines closer to inhabited locations. Abhinay Hatewar explains the advantages of blast-free mining over the blasting method in mining.
Small Machines, Big Role
Construction minis contribute to mechanisation of the last miles of various construction activities. These can be grouped under concrete, compaction, finishing and many other similar sections.
Portable compressors are ideal for dusty conditions
ELGi has been providing its wide range of compressed air solutions to the construction, mining and oil & gas industries for more than four decades.
Crushers & Screens| High on Demand
With infrastructure and construction sector on fast-track, especially road sector, aggregate processing has become essential to support the construction activities with a matching pace.
New Electric Compressors
The electric range of compressors from Atlas Copco offers different pressure and flow combinations so that customers can now experience the full power of electric.
ELGi has built silent version of portable compressors
ELGi Equipments is a leading air compressor manufacturer with a broad line of innovative and technologically superior compressed air systems. Anvar Jay Varadaraj, Head - Marketing & Communications, provides an overview of the air compressor segment from a technology perspective and upcoming plans of the company.
Steady Evolution
When you think of a paradigm shift, it is not just a change from one way of thinking to another, but it is a revolution, a transformation, a sort of metamorphosis.
Product development is a continuous process in Caterpillar
Skid steer loader (SSL) is a utility machine which is highly versatile. Mostly the machines are used in general construction: residential, commercial buildings for moving materials like sand, bricks, cement, crushed stone aggregates etc.
Enabling Faster completion
The Noida-Greater Noida Metro link has witnessed the fastest-ever pace of infrastructure implementation in India, where record speed of construction and pre-casting was a prerequisite. Atlas Copco is a part of this prestigious project by partnering with CEC International Corporation.
Blast-free Mining
Rock blasting is the controlled use of explosives to excavate, break down or remove rock. It is practised most often in mining, quarrying and civil engineering such as dam or road construction. Except in mining, the result of rock blasting is often known as a rock cut.
Underground Excavation is Here to Stay
Sub-terrain excavation and drilling to provide sustained connect for utilities, in urban spaces, is the essence of the challenge. It is adequately met by using micro-tunnelling and trenchless technologies.
Trenchless Technology Selection for New Utility Installation
Trenchless technology broadly refers to host of technologies used in underground pipe laying with an additional requirement of minimal ?excavation? foot prints. These technologies were initially invented to lay pipelines across river and other natural obstructions, graduating to crossing railway lines
Bauma 2016 - the biggest trade show on earth
Bauma 2016 - the biggest trade show on earth - spread across over 608,503 sq m (1.5 lakh acres) exceeded expectations this year with a participation of 3,423 exhibitors from 58 countries and the presence of about 580,000 visitors from 200 countries.
Valve Controls
Alfa Laval ThinkTop D30 is an easy-to-install integrated control unit for hygienic applications.
Underground Challengers
Every underground excavation poses a unique set of challenges. Technically superior and sometimes application-specific, underground excavation equipment challenge the challenges.
We procure new and used equipment depends on the scope of utilisation
Simplex Infrastructures is one of the largest infrastructure solutions providers in India and the Middle East having presence in across eight first growing industry verticals.Samar Ghoshdastidar, Technical Director, Simplex Infrastructures, provides an in-depth overview on the company?s equipment procurement procedures.
The Safe & Innovative Breaker
Construction industry in India is one of the largest employers and a key driver of economic growth. The new optimism in India?s macro economic growth will fuel new investments in commercial complexes, factories and housing.
Providing Constructive Solutions
Currently representing 20 reputed construction equipment manufacturers around the world, SEPL plans to continue introducing new high-technology products in India. Salgaocar Engineers Pvt Ltd (SEPL) is one of the renowned distributors for marketing earthmoving, mining and construction equipment
Laying Strong Foundation
India?s drive for infrastructure development has already commenced resulting in increased usage of foundation equipment. Their demand is expected to grow further in the coming years.
Towering the Demand Curve
What lifting capacity range of TCs will dominate the demand for free standing, external and internal climbing configurations? Say Malik ?The 5-6T capacity TCs will remain as the most dominate category.
Forging Parts
Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd (RKFL), India?s leading integrated forging-cum-machining company, has entered into heavy and critical forging parts arena.
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