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Vedanta Aluminium appoints Ravi Paliwal as CEO, Ash Management
Brings 27 years of experience, primarily in the energy sector
Revolutionising Asphalt Production
The advent of cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes is setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and performance in asphalt production.
MYCRANE makes strides in critical Indian market
MYCRANE, the world’s first global platform for online crane rental, has seen a surge in new client registrations and project enquiries in the booming Indian market.
Business booming in India as MYCRANE platform makes strides in critical market
Lifting equipment sourced via MYCRANE deployed on pan-India basis
Safety at New Heights
Mobile cranes are relatively easier to operate, manoeuvre, and optimise. However, they are highly prone to accidents.
No Bumps in the Road
India has been investing significantly in infrastructure development, including the construction of roads, highways, and expressways. This investment has driven the demand for road construction equipment.
Sany unveils SSR80 Road & Parking Soil Compactor
The roller is equipped with a 72-net-horsepower Yanmar engine.
Building the Future
The market for wheel loaders is seeing fresh traction due to the buoyancy in road construction activities. Fresh off take of coal due to a surge in thermal power production is adding to the demand.
Why is India Buying Bigger Cranes?
Demand for such cranes is spurred by fast-paced infrastructure growth
Vedanta Aluminium expands India’s largest fleet of electric forklifts
The company has goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Vedanta Aluminium expands India’s largest fleet of electric forklifts
It has been deployed at the company’s operations in Jharsuguda, Odisha
HD Hyundai Infracore to sell mini excavators at gas stations
HD Hyundai Infracore announced that it has started selling mini excavators in four directly operated HD Hyundai Oilbank gas stations located in Incheon, Gwangju, Ansung, and Chungju, Korea
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.
Construction equipment sales grew 26% to cross 1 lakh mark in FY2022-23
YoY 28.5% growth in domestic sales, 3% growth in exports
More EPC companies join MYCRANE
Three more global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies have registered at the MYCRANE platform, following successful meetings at the recent bauma CONEXPO event in India.
More EPC companies join MYCRANE
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Tata Projects and IRB Infrastructure have all completed the customer registration process
Up-grading roads!
The road construction industry in India is undergoing a paradigm shift. Robust demand, higher investment and significant policy support in the road construction industry are driving the demand for motor graders in India.
Vedanta Aluminium conducts masterclass to boost productivity of extrusion industry
Aluminium is the second most important metal in the world today.
Tips to reduce compressed air energy costs
Everything in our lives requires a regular check-up, and in most cases timely replacement. This safeguards proper functionality and most importantly, responsible for the better performance.
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.
L&T dispatches 700 MWe steam generator to GHAVP
The heavy engineering arm of Larsen & Toubro, flagged off the fourth steam generator (SG) for NPCIL’s indigenously designed 700 MWe pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWR) to be set up at Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) in Fatehabad district of Haryana.
Towering up
Crawler cranes are expected to see a surge in demand with the spurt in infrastructure development projects.
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.
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
Manish Mathur of ACE: Overall outlook for next two years in positive
Manish Mathur, CEO – Cranes, Action Construction Equipment, speaks on how the market for medium and heavy-duty mobile cranes progressing in India.
Tips to reduce compressed air energy costs despite production demand
One area that offers manufacturers a significant opportunity for savings is to recover the waste heat from air compressors.
L&T commissions expansion project of Utkal Alumina Refinery
The Metallurgical and Material Handling (MMH) business of Larsen & Toubro has commissioned the 0.5 MTPA (million tonne per annum) expansion project of Utkal Alumina International (UAIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindalco, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group.
L&T commissions expansion project of Utkal Alumina Refinery
The Metallurgical and Material Handling (MMH) business of Larsen & Toubro has commissioned the 0.5 MTPA (million tonne per annum) expansion project of Utkal Alumina International (UAIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindalco, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group.
Demand for higher tonnage cranes is likely to grow
With the government’s heavy investment on infrastructure development, the mobile crane market in India is showing gradual signs of improvement, which was impacted by the pandemic.
L&T commissions expansion project of Utkal Alumina Refinery
The Metallurgical and Material Handling business of L&T has commissioned 0.5 MTPA expansion project of Utkal Alumina International (UAIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindalco, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group
S Saxena of Sany: Demand for higher tonnage cranes is likely to grow
Interview with Sanjay Saxena, Sr VP and Head of Heavy Equipment Business Unit, Sany Heavy Industry India.
Overall outlook for next two years in positive
The overall outlook for next couple of years for pick and carry, and medium and heavy duty mobile cranes is positive. While we expect a sustainable growth on YoY basis, but due to pandemic, we might see some hiccups in between.
Larsen and Toubro achieved consolidated revenues of Rs 29,335 crore
Larsen and Toubro achieved consolidated revenues of Rs 29,335 crore for the quarter ended 30 June 2021, registering a y-o-y growth of 38 per cent, attributed to healthy execution of projects despite the second wave of Covid-19 affecting operations at many locations.
Larsen and Toubro achieved consolidated revenues of Rs 29,335 crore
Larsen and Toubro achieved consolidated revenues of Rs 29,335 crore for the quarter
Vedanta Aluminium launches maiden Sustainable Development Report
Launched on World Environment Day, the report captures sustainability performance highlights of FY 2019-20.
Vedanta BALCO’s 100-bedded Covid field hospital operationalised
The 100-bedded state-of-the-art hospital shall provide critical care support to COVID patients, aiding state government’s efforts
Numaligarh Refinery to use Honeywell tech to produce cleaner-burning diesel
Honeywell announced Numaligarh Refinery (NRL), a public sector undertaking under the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, will use UOP technology to produce cleaner-burning diesel fuel in compliance with India’s BS-VI emission standards and increase crude oil conversion.
Sullair introduces Tier 3 OFD1550 oil free portable air compressor
Sullair has introduced its Tier 3 OFD1550 oil free portable air compressor which delivers ISO 8573.1 Class 0 oil free air wherever users need it – plantside, refinery-side or at the jobsite Sullair oil freeThe portable air compressor solution represents the latest solution in the expanding Sullair oil free portfolio.
Sany embraces new emission norms; launches 4 new truck cranes
As the nation is ushering into new emission standards, Sany India, a global leader in the CE Industry has successfully embraced the Bharat CEV Stage IV norms and upgraded and launched four new truck cranes; STC250C, STC450C, STC600C, and STC800C in the market.
7500+ people vaccinated by Vedanta at its plants in Odisha and Chhattisgarh
edanta Aluminium & Power Business, India’s largest producer of aluminium and value-added aluminium products, has accelerated the COVID vaccination initiative and vaccinated over 7500 of its people across its plants.
Numaligarh Refinery implements Hexagon’s operations management solution
Hexagon’s PPM division announced that Numaligarh Refinery (NRL) has implemented j5 Operations Management Solution (j5 OMS) to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operations of its industrial sites. The j5 OMS inauguration ceremony took place at NRL’s refinery site in Numaligarh in December 2020
Vedanta signs MoU with research institutes for value-creation from bauxite residue
Vedanta, India’s largest producer of aluminium and its value-added products, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for value-creation from bauxite residue (red mud), which is a by-product generated during processing of bauxite into alumina using the Bayer process.
Numaligarh Refinery implements Hexagon’s operations management solution
Hexagon’s PPM division announced that Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has implemented j5 Operations Management Solution (j5 OMS) to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operations of its industrial sites.
L&T flags off world’s heaviest LC-Max reactors ahead of schedule
Achieving another milestone in the engineering world, the Heavy Engineering business of Larsen & Toubro, has completed and flagged off World’s Heaviest LC-Max Reactors ahead of schedule in the presence of MK Surana, Chairman & Managing Director, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation.
We provide more focus to training
Manoj Rawat, Country Manager - AWP, India & SAARC Region, Terex India, elaborates on the outlook on the Indian AWP market.
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?
We expect more packages from the government
Considering further revenue loss and anticipated reduced demand for the upcoming months, we expect more packages from the government, says VG Sakthikumar, Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India.
1,000th truck-mounted concrete boom pump from Putzmeister India
Putzmeister is gearing up to deliver the 1,000th Putzmeister truck-mounted boom pump from its factory in Goa
Putzmeister delivers 1,000th truck-mounted concrete boom pump from Goa factory
Putzmeister is gearing up to deliver the 1,000th Putzmeister truck mounted boom pump from its factory in Goa, India this month.
Banking on Policy Support
Crawler cranes market is looking for a revival after a sluggish performance over the last few years. The market will rely on the budget proposals for the National Infrastructure Pipeline for the coming years.
Tiong Woon adds Grove GMK6300L-1 crane
Tiong Woon Crane & Transport recently added a Grove GMK6300L-1 to its fleet and has deployed it to lift replacement parts at Shell Jurong Island, Shell?s largest refinery in the Asia-Pacific region.
GS caltex celebrates 10th anniversary in India
As GS Caltex India celebrates its 10th anniversary, we caught up with Rajesh Nagar, Managing Director and CEO, to find out more about the organisation's journey so far and its future plans for the Indian market.
Tata Projects bags Rs 6 bn refinery contract
Tata Projects has received multiple mega orders in the oil and gas refinery sector with combined value totaling more than Rs 6 billion from HPCL Rajasthan Refinery (HRRL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL).
ACE launches nx360o crane in mumbai
Action Construction Equipment (ACE) has always believed in introducing new models in the pursuit of innovation and customer interest.
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.
Building India's Future
Completing 15 years of operations in India in 2019, Terex AWP looks forward to continuing its legacy of productivity and safe working at height in the market.
Looking for new growth avenues
The growth of crawler cranes market is stagnant with lagging demand from heavy lift applications. However, the market is expected to bounce back with the demand for medium capacity lift applications from the upcoming infrastructure development projects.
Managing risk in a highly competitive industry
With a strong but volatile outlook for the mining sector, the industry is focused on future growth through expanded production, without losing sight of operational efficiency and cost optimisation.
Lifting up Expectations
Gone are the days of slowdown and stagnation for mobile cranes market. Many equipment were seen idle with projects not taking off as expected.
Manitowoc to showcase Shuttlelift SCD15 at The Rental Show 2018
Manitowoc Cranes will showcase the Shuttlelift SCD15 at the 2018 edition of ARA?s The Rental Show, which will take place in New Orleans from February 18-21. Manitowoc debuted the 15 USt carrydeck crane at last year?s The Rental Show, and in 2018, the company aims to once again show customers how the SCD15 was designed with the rental market in mind.
GST Council needs to prioritise CE
Dr E Sreedharan was revered and acknowledged as India's 'Metro man' because he managed to do the impossible, i.e., dig into Delhi while it worked and build the metro rail, and that too, in record time. His execution won him laurels.
FROM RECOVERY TO GROWTH
The construction market in India is the second largest in Asia-Pacific Countries (APAC) region and is expected to become the fastest growing market in the region by 2025.
Smooth, Safe and Efficient
Condition-based maintenance has been carried out since the early1950s across industry segments of mining, dredging, cement, power and paper manufacturing. In fact, wherever there are expensive machines working in severe duty cycles, condition-based maintenance is quite a normal feature in modern maintenance practice.
Emerging market trends
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Karnataka state office conducted an All India Servo Auto OEM meet in Bengaluru recently. With the theme 'Driving the Xtra Mile', the meet was aimed at sharing and deliberating the latest developments in emission norms, fuel technology, lubricant technology, greener fuels, vehicle technology and after treatment devices. The purpose of this programme was to strengthen relationship with valued customers and other stake holders and to position Servo as one-stop solution
Green, Greener, Greenest
At a time when the government is focusing on the next level of emission compliance in on-road and off-road vehicles, ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï explores how the market is getting ready to comply with the latest norms.
Wind power, Metro and refineries will spur demand
At present, demand for cranes is mixed. The cranes which are engaged with RIL Jamnagar for the past 2-3 years are gradually de-hiring and majority of them are getting engaged in windmill segment. Demand from other segments like thermal power, steel, cement, infrastructure, refinery etc is subdued.
Performing in tough conditions
In Denver, Colorado, a massive new infrastructure project is underway. The North Metro Rail Line is an 18.5-mile electric commuter rail system that will connect Denver?s Union Station with many of the city?s northern suburbs.
We provide complete solutions as per international standards at local prices within stipulated timeframes
In less than half a decade of operations in India, we have been able to establish ourselves as a well-known brand in crane rental and lifting industry.
World of Heavy Lifts
Sarens Group, around a century old Belgium based group is the worldwide leader in heavy lifting and transportation industry. Having a global presence across 60 countries it caters to a wide array of industries.
Craning for Opportunities
From a global perspective, the equipment rental industry in India is in its nascent stage. Currently, the average off take for rental is 7-8 per cent of the annual equipment production in India as against up to 80 per cent in developed countries like UK, South Korea and others.
Pick-n-Carry Hydra: Bestseller
As the Numero Uno bestselling lift and reach product, Hydra crane still continues to be the most demanding mobile crane category in India. Tyre-mounted articulated steering, hydraulic mobile pick-and-carry crane, colloquially termed ?Hydra?, was introduced in India
Chunjo?s Manitowoc 31000 completes job outside Korea
South Korean lifting company Chunjo Construction Co has completed its first project outside its home country that used Manitowoc 31000.
Tough Drives for Fast Climbers
STROS has been working with NORD Drivesystems as its single-source drive supplier for more than 15 years. STROS, the largest manufacturer of construction hoists in the Czech Republic
Most Popular Hydra Cranes
The market preference for Hydra cranes is tending towards eight-tyre based, front operator cabin and boom mounted wheel operated steer, Hydraulic mobile cranes. The pros and cons of this emerging trend are presented by ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï.
This year we expect to sell about 300 machines
We have been associated with Escorts for the past 25 years, starting with Escorts cranes representing them in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Later we expanded our business to backhoe loaders, forklifts and road compactors. Now we deal in the full range of Escorts construction equipment in these two states.
Heavy Lift Anablers
India has witnessed an influx of new software-assisted multiple application-specific boom configured heavy lifters. Despite the economic slowdown taking the wind out of the sail for the heavy lift cranes? suppliers
World of heavy lifts
Sarens has built up a formidable fleet of over 1,600 equipment comprising giant cranes, self propelled modular transport (SPMTs), jacking systems and other engineered solutions.
Craning for Opportunities
Despite a prolonged dip in demand for the last three years the power sector, especially wind mills and renewed focus on infrastructure, and core sectors like cement and steel are expected to drive the demand for heavy duty cranes.
A humble beginning
A Diploma holder from Saboo Siddique Polytechnic, Mohamed Anis Ansari has more that 25 years of experience in construction equipment industry.
A young achiever
A BE Mechanical and MBA Marketing, Rahul Rathod, Manager - Business Development, Fagioli, has over seven years of experience in construction equipment industry.
Engine oils
Powerzone Oil Refinery Pvt Ltd offers a range of engine oils. Powerzone ZRX-4 is a high-performance semi-synthetic diesel engine lubricant designed to provide ultimate engine protection and performance in heavy-duty and off-highway vehicle engines operating in extreme conditions over very long service periods.
Integrated Load Handling Solutions
With a myriad of attachments, truck-mounted cranes have created niche applications segments with faster, safer and more productive solutions.Construction industry has been witnessing a shift towards using safer, more advanced technology, especially application-oriented equipment and machinery
Piling Deep for Solid Growth
In a highly competitive market space hitherto rigged with challenge, the piling industry has responded positively by developing and launching advanced rigs. The piling technology with latest monitoring features could help increase productivity and reduce overall cost of a project.
Crawling Now, To Pick Up Soon?
Despite the muted demand due to lack of new projects in the power sector, the crawler cranes segment is expected to register good growth once the new projects are taken up after the general elections, writes Sudheer Vathiyath.India is a huge market for crawler cranes, especially higher capacity crawlers. This is mainly due to increasing demand in thermal power sector, nuclear power sector, steel plants, refinery expansions and wind power sector. However, the market has slowed down in the last tw
Heavy Lift for IOCL Refinery
Allcargo successfully completed major heavy lifts for Indian Oil Corporation?s (IOCL) refinery at Paradip in Odisha.The projectHeavy lifts for IOCL refinery at Paradip, Odisha. One of critical job was to erect a 1,200 tonne vessel of 144 ft length and various other heavy lifts. The project mandate was to erect a 1,200T vessel of 144 ft in length and various other heavy lifts.
The Liebherr foundation equipment performs excellently
The Liebherr foundation equipment is known for their robust steel structure which delivers unmatched strength and quality. Features like PDE, PDR and LiDAT gives us an edge over the competition, says Ghananeel Molankar, Sales Manager, Liebherr India.