Search
We will be unveiling four electric products
LiuGong India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment in India. Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India, discusses the trends he is observing in the construction equipment industry and how his company is adapting to these changes.
We will be unveiling four electric products
LiuGong India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment in India. Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India, discusses the trends he is observing in the construction equipment industry and how his company is adapting to these changes.
Bonfiglioli is in midst of Rs 3,200 million capex in India
Kennady V Kaippally, Country Manager, Bonfiglioli India
Our emphasis is on manufacturing machines that are fuel-efficient
Manish Mathur, CEO, Action Construction Equipment (ACE)
Mining Revolution
The Indian mining industry has shifted from manual to mechanised operations, embracing varying levels of technology and automation
Indian MHE market rapidly shifting to tier II and III cities
Manojit Acharya, Director – South Asia and Thailand Region, and Managing Director India, Jungheinrich AG, speaks on the current state of the MHE market in India, and the key trends and developments shaping the market landscape.
India’s MHE market to hit 9.8% CAGR by 2027
Tacklers Engineering is a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment in the India. In this interview Nirag A Choksi and Aman A Choksi, Directors, Tacklers Engineering (formerly known as Techno Industries) shares about its manufacturing facilities in India.
Transforming Logistics
The India material handling equipment market is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach substantial market size by 2027.
We aim to bring Indian MHE up to global standards at half cost
The material handling equipment market in India has shown substantial growth. Manpreet Sachdev, Founder & CEO, Elite Material Handling Company, highlights new trends like AGVs, drones, etc. in the material handling space.
Unmanned manufacturing operations are now a reality
Avcon Systems has extensive product offerings to solve challenges in the material handling equipment (MHE) space. Aniket Sawarkar, CEO, Avcon Systems, shares insights on the evolving material handling processes in India.
JCB introduces telescopic boom platform, the T 65D in India
The machine is powered by a JCB diesel engine and comes with two work zones.
Godrej launches India's first lithium-ion forklift
First lithium-ion forklift with indigenous battery system
ICEMA reports 5% increase in CE sales to 28,902 units for Q1 FY25
The CE industry had sold 27,577 units in the same period of the previous fiscal.
Hyundai Makes a Mark in the Dozer Market with HD100
Following in the footsteps of sister company Develon, Hyundai is breaking into the dozer market with the introduction of its new 122-horsepower, 10-metric-ton HD100.
Indian CE Sales Rise YoY
Indian Construction Equipment industry sales recorded 5 per cent YoY growth; 31 per cent MoM degrowth in April 2024.
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.
India’s CE Sales Surge 26% in FY24
With total equipment sales crossing 1,35,650 units as against 1,07,779 lakh units in FY23, the Indian construction equipment industry has recorded a 26 per cent increase in overall sales volume for the financial year 2023-24, surpassing all projections.
The Crushing Evolution!
What are the key criteria sought by operators of crushers and screens? And how do modern models differ in their features and capabilities?
Booming Demand
Industrial cranes are witnessing a soaring demand as they play a crucial role in various sectors, from construction to logistics, contributing to India's infrastructural growth.
How AI and ML are revolutionising CE in India
AI enables machines to perform tasks requiring human intelligence, such as decision-making and pattern recognition, while ML allows systems to learn from data and make predictions.
Hamre Equipment joins LiuGong North America dealer network
LiuGong North America welcomed Hamre Equipment to its dealer network. The Chico, Calif.-based company has expanded from material handling equipment (MHE) into construction equipment (CE) since being founded in the late 1980s and has established a foothold in the region.
Construction equipment industry anticipates 14-15% revenue surge
According to a report by CRISIL, the domestic construction equipment industry is poised for substantial growth this fiscal year with an anticipated revenue surge of 14 to 15 per cent.
A Resounding Success
Gujarat Conex 2023 served as a gathering hub for prominent figures in the industry and policymakers, engaging in discussions aimed at advancing infrastructure development in Gujarat.
Fuelling Innovation
Lubricants are essential to keeping engines and industrial machinery in optimal condition.
Gujarat: One-stop destination for CE players
Gujarat Conex 2023, which will be held from September 21-23, 2023 in Gandhinagar, will be a meeting place for major industry players and policymakers to deliberate on furthering infrastructure growth in Gujarat and India.
The Mining Boom
India's increasing coal projects drive a surge in mining equipment demand!
Our solutions increase efficiency reduce carbon footprint
Manojit Acharya, Managing Director, Jungheinrich India, speaks on the company’s approach towards environmental sustainability.
CE sales cross one lakh unit mark in FY2022-23
The Indian construction equipment industry recorded an excellent 26 per cent growth YoY with sales crossing the one lakh unit mark in FY2022-23.
Automation at the Forefront
Companies use automated material handling equipment because it increases productivity and reduces waste, which results in significant cost savings.
The market for hoists has increased by 25 to 30% this year
PV Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest Engineering Equipment, speaks on the segments that are driving the demand for MHEs in India.
Construction equipment sales grew 26% to cross 1 lakh mark in FY2022-23
YoY 28.5% growth in domestic sales, 3% growth in exports
The Versatile Workhorse
Telehandlers can perform a wide range of tasks in various industries.
Powering Machines
Automation and industrialisation are major drivers of demand for hydraulic motors in India.
Steering the market
Skid-steer loaders segment is one of the only few segments that has shown an increase in sales in 2022 as compared to 2021. The enormous growth in the market value of the construction sector will further fuel the nation's high demand for skid steer loaders.
Entering an era of transformation
Off-the-road tyre manufacturers and suppliers are facing brand-new difficulties as a result of technological advancements and evolving end-user needs that are pushing the market into uncharted terrain.
Bulk material handling equipment for steel & mining industry
Bulk material handling equipment plays a very important role in metals, mining, and related industries to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Soon there will be a trend of electrification in CE
Shyam Gyanani, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Trident International, speaks on the company’s offerings for the mining segment, and the USPs of these products.
Improving Construction Productivity
LiuGong is committed to offering sustainable solutions to its customers, and the company is actively working to reduce emissions, conserve resources, and improve efficiency in the construction and material handling industries
Sooner there will be a trend of electrification in construction equipment
Shyam Gyanani, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Trident International, speaks on the company’s offerings for the mining segment, and the USPs of these products
Trident introduces non-directional traction boom lift tyre pattern
Trident specialises in the design, development and supply of application-specific industrial tyres for construction and material handling equipment.
There is a huge demand for rental equipment throughout the CEQ category
Sandwiched between the price surge and the infrastructure boom, Vishal Sharma, Business Partner, Reach International, talks about the rental equipment scene in the Indian equipment market
Trident introduces non-directional traction boom lift tyre pattern
Trident specialises in the design, development and supply of application specific industrial tyres for construction and material handling equipment.
There is a huge demand for rental equipment throughout the CEQ category
Sandwiched between the price surge and the infrastructure boom, Vishal Sharma, Business Partner, Reach International, talks about the rental equipment scene in the Indian equipment market
Poised to higher grow
The demand for telehandlers has been increasing steadily, especially from the infrastructure construction and mining segments over the coming years.
On The Roll
The OTR tyre market is forecasted to reach 15 million units by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 9.05 per cent in volume terms.
Optimising efficiency
Choosing the right lubricant is essential in helping to improve reliability, boost productivity and reduce the frequency of breakdowns.
V Sharma of Reach: It is time to make the shift towards battery-operated machines
Sandwiched between the price surge and the infrastructure boom, Vishal Sharma, Business Partner, Reach International, talks about the rental equipment scene in the Indian equipment market
We have a positive outlook on future of power transmissions products
We have been participating in Excon, since its sixth edition. Over these editions, we have gathered many a positive experience and have watched this exhibition, mirror the growth of the construction equipment industry in India.
Chasing Growth!
Despite rising input costs and transition to CEV stage-IV engines, the CE market is expecting a growth of over 11 per cent in 2022-23.
NIP can make CE tick
As per the ICEMA report, the Indian construction equipment (CE) industry has experienced a 23 per cent drop in sales at the end of the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY22) compared to Q3FY21.
Electric mobility is the segment we focus on most
Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.
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.
The all-rounder
The skid-steer loader can perform numerous functions with aplomb. These mini versatile machines are used in various industries – from mining to agriculture.
CCI approves Kubota Corporation's acquisition of equity in Escorts
The Competition Commission of India (CCI), the fair trade regulator, approved Kubota Corporation's acquisition of certain additional equity in Escorts.
There is no defined market for telehandlers in any industry
In light of the plans of infrastructure creation and reforms in mining, what opportunities do you foresee for construction equipment? Opportunities for construction equipment like telehandlers in the mining industry are from the very first day of the mining – from mine formation/construction/ infrastructure maintenance/operational duties and up to mining machinery maintenance. The different attachments make the difference. One single machine (telehandler with some common mining attachments like fork, basket, tyre handler hook, etc.) can replace and reduce the workshop gathering of different machines for different jobs.
We are trying to scan India For our global model
Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.
Indian construction equipment industry growth slumps in Q3FY22
On the back of slowdown in the construction activity, the Indian CE industry experienced 23% drop in sales at the end of the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY22) compared to Q3FY21, as per the ICEMA report.
Counting on diggers
Increasing demand for construction and infrastructure activities is anticipated to augment earthmoving equipment market growth in India over the next few years.
Bonfiglioli India: Winning through product innovations & tech
Bonfiglioli has been enhancing construction equipment performance, efficiency, productivity, and reliability for more than 40 years.
Reducing friction
The global industrial lubricants market size is projected to reach $ 73.3 billion by 2024, from $ 62.8 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of 3.1 per cent.
Skyjack updates design features in TH Telehandler Series
Skyjack has updated several design features on its TH series of telehandlers in response to customer feedback. The primary goal of these modifications is to reduce field maintenance time and ownership costs.
Skyjack updates design features in TH Telehandler Series
Skyjack has updated several design features on its TH series of telehandlers in response to customer feedback.
MHE in India: What drives the sector
There is high growth potential in material handling industry in India considering the pipeline of opportunities in construction and infrastructures sectors.
The recent MHE market demand is on the uptrend”
Pre-Covid Indian MHE market has shown double digit CAGR since 2014. In-spite of Covid-19 pandemic and business being at standstill for almost four months in 2020, we saw a fast-paced recovery since August 2020, and witnessed the highest ever MHE market in March 2021 and in Q1 2021 which was fuelled by growth in economic activities.
Video Roundtable: Emerging trends in warehousing & importance of MHE
Industrial Products Finder (IPF) and ÿճԹ (EI), along with Kelley Material Handling ÿճԹ as the Associate Partner, hosted a video roundtable – titled “Emerging trends in warehousing and importance of MHE”.
We are well placed to take advantage of opportunities that India offers
Bonfiglioli India’s solutions are based on a wide range of products, including gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes and inverters. The company’s Country Manager, Kennady V Kaippally, speaks on the present size of transmission systems in India, and the segments that are driving the demand for these products.
Potain Hup 32-27 continues to win friends & influence equipment choice
Almost five years on from its launch at Bauma 2016, the Potain Hup 32-27 self-erecting crane continues to gain new fans around the world. This acclaim is largely due to its ability to combine typical tower crane operations with replicating many of the tasks performed by smaller, mobile material handling equipment – reducing costs and eliminating excess traffic on jobsites.
Service sourcing strategies will lead transformation of Indian logistics ecosystem
In the current scenario of Covid-19 impact on the market, KION India is ready with the offering to manage labour shortage and no-contact material handling. Sunil K Gupta, President, KION India, shares more on the market trends and the company’s plans.
There is a lot of pent-up demand in market that needs to be catered to
Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India), elaborates on the company’s activities and the market trends post pandemic scenario.
We are planning to introduce digital dashboards
Indranil Roy, Director - Mining, thyssenkrupp Industries India, shares some facts on the company’s presence in bulk material handling space and the market trend.
We anticipate a quick recovery from the bottom
In a projects ElectroMech has a stated strategy of Cranes & Beyond. Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India), elaborates more on the company’s activities and the market trends in post-pandemic scenario., the ongoing projects simply cannot be stopped and these need to be completed and taken to their logical conclusion. Hence, when it comes to crane orders for big projects under execution, the orders are still being finalised in the industry. The pandemic had put a pause on the entire activity in the market for a few months. However, the market has almost got back to the pre-pandemic days and business seems to be back to normal.
Backhoe Loaders Bouncing Back
In the current market conditions, the customer focus will be on equipment with better productivity and cost saving. Backhoe loader with its multi-utility advantage and competitive price will drive the demand in the current market scenario.
ACE President Pradeep Sharma passes away
Pradeep Sharma, President of Action Construction Equipment (ACE), passed away on August 5, 2020.
Apollo Tyres commissions greenfield facility in AP
Apollo Tyres commissioned its seventh manufacturing unit globally, and the fifth one in India
Our products are designed with no-contact features
In the current scenario of Covid-19 impact on the market, KION India is ready with the offering to manage labour shortage and no-contact material handling. Sunil K Gupta, President, KION India, shares more on the market trends and the company’s plans.
We have a huge focus on Indian market
With three full-fledged warehouses in Bhiwandi, Bengaluru and Gurgaon, Jungheinrich is expanding its reach across the regions in the country. Manojit Acharya, Managing Director, Jungheinrich Lift Truck India, shares more on the market scenario and the company’s plans for the Indian market.
Handling It Safe
In spite of the current slowdown in the material handling equipment market due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the market is expected to bounce back soon with new practices of safer handling in warehousing operations.
Nip can change the narrative
The COVID-19 has caused a staggering unemployment of 115.
Complete range of Integrated hydraulic motor gearboxes for mobile solutions
Bonfiglioli provides a complete range of innovative integrated hydraulic motor gearboxes for mobile solutions.
An Uphill Task
Lack of availability of certified skilled equipment operators is a major issue faced by construction contractor in India.
Over 500 operators have received training in five years
Godrej has ambitious plans to expand its footprint in the training space by opening more training centres across India.
Kalmar contributes to better cargo handling practices
Sustainable, eco-efficient and environment-friendly logistic solutions will be the future of the ports and logistics industry.
B&B Attachments announces distributor in UK
B&B Attachments, a leading material handling equipment manufacturer based in the UK, announced its exclusive distribution rights throughout England and Wales for Griptech high-performance weighing systems for forklift trucks.
Steering Growth
Growing urbanisation and mechanisation of manual jobs are driving the demand for compact equipment such as skid-steer loaders in India.
Liugong is committed to offer best-in-class service to its customers
Liugong is a leading construction equipment manufacturer offering a full line of extreme-duty intuitive machines for construction equipment owners constantly challenged to do more with less.
KION india opens new facility in Pune
Supporting the government's Make in India initiative, KION opened India's largest material handling equipment facility in Pune
BYD India enters MHE business
BYD India, a subsidiary of the China-based EV maker BYD Group, has entered into material handling equipment (MHE) business in India. Currently, BYD is the only company to provide MHE products with lithium-iron phosphate battery in the country.
B&B Attachments to exhibit at ICCX Middle East 2019
B&B Attachments, the leading material handling equipment manufacturer in the UK and Ireland, will exhibit its products and services at International Concrete Conference and Exhibition (ICCX) to be held in Sharjah, UAE.
Customers are shifting to all-round solution
Shell Lubricants has developed next-generation oils and greases for various industry applications, using the best-in-class technology.
Poised to Grow
India's lubricant market is growing up with demand for industrial lubricants on the rise. More infrastructure developments and growth in manufacturing in the coming years will see further demand growth for industrial lubricants.
Making rapid strides
Being the third largest lubricant market in the world and the fastest growing market in the world, Indian lubricant market has made rapid strides in the market by introducing new products and solutions for the customers.
MHE holds enormous growth potential
Despite the relative slowdown in demand in the current fiscal, the market for material handling equipment (MHE) will continue to expand in double digits over the next few years.
Cautiously Optimistic
The government's various initiatives on revival of infrastructure sector and favourable policies have driven the growth of Indian construction equipment market in the past 2-3 years.
B&B Attachments announces new Financial Controller
The UK-based material handling equipment manufacturer B&B Attachments announced the appointment of Scott Little as its new Financial Controller
Godrej Material Handling launches Godrej RenTRUST
Godrej Material Handling announced Godrej RenTRUST, their new equipment rental brand that will provide 360-degree solutions to customers encompassing manpower, machine, fuel and maintenance.
Godrej Material Handling launches Godrej RenTRUST
Godrej Material Handling announced Godrej RenTRUST, their new equipment rental brand that will provide 360-degree solutions to customers encompassing manpower, machine, fuel and maintenance.
Setting New Benchmark
Growth in warehousing and logistics sector is picking up with the introduction of GST and infrastructure status to logistics. In this scenario, the warehousing and material handling equipment players are gearing up to meet the emerging demand for advanced equipment.
Recharge to Rebuild!
The manifesto of the NDA points towards building 12,000 km of roads per annum! In 2018-19, even though contracts awarded were to the tune of 15,000 km (against 17,055 km in 2017-18), the figure for roads constructed up to November 2018 has been 5,759 km (against 9,829 km in 2017-18).
A win-win for MHE workforce
Capturing the customer's and stakeholder's mindshare is not only about selling the product, but also about adding value as a whole. Skilling people and inclusive growth are turning out to be key in connecting with customers and creating that mindshare.