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India’s major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce
Bridging the Skill Gap
India’s major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce.
Our compaction products are a true testament to Atmanirbharta
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is a leading international manufacturer of premium construction equipment, offering a comprehensive range of products and services in over 140 countries. Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï, speaks on the company’s growing focus in the compaction business in India, and how it aligns with their broader goals and vision.
SANY, National Academy of Construction tie-up to empower youth
The company through this association highlights its responsibility and enthusiasm toward enduring excellence in collaboration with NAC-AP.
SANY, National Academy of Construction tie-up to empower youth
SANY India marks stronger contribution to Indian government skilling India vision.
Coal continues to be the major demand driver in mining
Arvind K Garg, Senior Vice President and Head, L&T Construction and Mining Machinery, speaks on the construction and mining equipment market in India.
We plan to move to electric
Customer satisfaction is important in any business. We were in constant touch with our customers by keeping their focus on our business by contacting them and offering solutions.
M Vijay Kumar appointed CEO of Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council
M Vijay Kumar takes over as Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council (IESC) CEO from February 2022. He comes with over 35 years of experience in the construction equipment Industry.
Ammann has scaled up production with a range of 11 models of asphalt plants
The infrastructure and construction sector especially the road sector has witnessed rapid growth during the past few years primarily Government both at the state and center realising the importance of building a strong road network thereby boosting the economy.
M Vijay Kumar appointed CEO of Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council
M Vijay Kumar comes with over 35 years’ experience in the construction equipment industry.
Ammann has scaled up production with range of 11 models of asphalt plants: MD of Ammann
Anand Sundaresan, MD of Ammann India, speaks on current demand trend for asphalt mix in India
Schwing Stetter India to start Operator Skill Training Programme
Schwing Stetter India, a leading manufacturer of concrete, construction, and mining equipment, has launched its Operator Skill Training Program, which aims to train over 10,000 young people in the use of concrete and construction machines.
Schwing Stetter India to start Operator Skill Training Programme
The programme aims to train over 10,000 young people in the use of concrete and construction machines.
Schwing Stetter inaugurates IoT enabled, energy efficient facility in TN
Schwing Stetter India, one of the largest manufacturers of concreting and construction equipment’s across the country, inaugurated its fifth manufacturing facility in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu.
Can Mobile Cranes Lift the Mood?
Mobile cranes in India have transformed into safer and productive with changing design and new features to meet the upcoming demands from the user market. In the current scenario, can these developments in mobile cranes lift the market sentiments?
An Uphill Task
Lack of availability of certified skilled equipment operators is a major issue faced by construction contractor in India.
We have completed training of 2,000 operators till last year
Schwing Stetter India started the training department in the second year of its operations in 2000.
The focus on skill development is on the rise
L&T Construction & Mining Machinery Business has trained and certified over 10,000 operators and mechanics in the last two years under the RPL4.
We have pioneered the operator training programmes
JCB India through its 15 centres has already trained close to 30,000 operators, thereby creating employment and entrepreneurship amongst the youth.
Mega training programme for equipment operators
Volvo Construction ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï organised an operator training-cum- Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council (IESC) certification programme in India for wheel loader and excavator operators.
Transforming Skill Landscape
Shortage of skilled operators has been a major challenge faced by the infrastructure and construction industry for the past many years.
Reaching out to infra needs
Government's high spending on infrastructure projects drives the demand for construction equipment while earthmoving equipment being the largest used equipment category leads the growth.
L&T is leading in Skill India Mission
Skill improvement can never be over-emphasised. On one hand, the complexity of the job requirement is increasing and on the other, equipment are becoming more and more complex with the introduction of many operating modes, advent of mechatronics and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools.
We plan to increase the number of training centres
JCB has 15 operator training centres across India and trained about 25,000 people so far. Jasmeet Singh, Head - Corporate Communications and External Relations, JCB India, elaborates more on the importance of operator training and the company's initiatives.
An Uphill Road Ahead
Out of about nine lakh construction equipment operators in India, only9,000 operators are certified by Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council (IESC).
Capacities huffing and puffing
It's one year since the unified tax system of Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into force. GST has been a game changer in its vast sense considering the difficulties faced by the industry in terms of multiple tax structure.
SANY India completes first batch of IESC operator training
SANY India announced the successful completion of the first batch of IESC Crane Operators Certification Programme conducted by the company. The training was supported by Crane Owners Association of India (COAOI).
Technology to drive INFRA growth
Infrastructure 2.0 is a movement to address issues with today's core network infrastructure in a customer's construction site to address the dynamic, automated nature of operation models like cloud computing, data center visualisation, IoT and usage of drones to keep site operations safe, secure, highly productive and efficiently managed.
Operator Training: Need of the Hour
These are good times for construction equipment industry. Orders have gone up, thanks to a revival in the economy fuelled by government's affirmative actions to nurse the infra development sector back to health.
bauma CONEXPO INDIA, iCEMA sign Cooperation Agreement
bauma CONEXPO INDIA and the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers? Association (iCEMA) will cooperate closely in future. A cooperation agreement was signed in Delhi by Bhupinder Singh, CEO, bC Expo India, and Arvind K Garg, President, iCEMA.
ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï awards & ceo forum 2017
It was 6.15 p.m. with 15 minutes more to go for the mega event of the infrastructure equipment industry. Meanwhile, the Viceroy Hall at the heritage Claridges Hotel located in New Delhi's famed Lutyen's Zone was already filled to capacity.
ON THE CLOCK!
Material and earth movements are the major work content of all infrastructure developments and mining activities. Front-end loaders, backhoe loaders, dozers and application-centric equipment as options for the users to choose from to suit individual requirements.
The Earth Movers and Shakers
As a consequence of the excavation activity gaining momentum, earthmovers like front-end loaders, crawler dozers, traxcavators and other earthmoving equipment are registering a CAGR of 15-18 per cent. Since the Indian economy is reviving, these equipment are also finding emerging markets in other sectors as well.
Backhoe Loaders Get a Rural Boost
Gone were the days when the backhoe loader market was exploding in all facets of India?s infrastructure development. All recognised suppliers were registering negative to flat trajectory growth since FY 2011.
Minister Visits Schwing?s Training Facility
The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, visited the Schwing Stetter Operator Training School to review and understand the training capabilities being conducted on a regular basis.
Make In India Week
Over 8,000 Indian industry leaders and 13 Union Ministers attended the event. Seventeen state exhibitions and several country pavilions have been built at the centre. The country pavilions include exhibitions from Sweden, Germany and South Korea.
Large Miners Forward
While the global mining industry is on the decline, India is witnessing a reverse trend. Many international mining equipment manufacturers are showcasing their products at BAUMA 2016, Germany, in a big way, at a time when Coal India