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Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.

Mining industry prioritises stability, performance, and after-sales service

Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), BKT Tires, speaks on the innovations or technologies in tyre design that BKT has introduced specifically for the mining sector.

Sany leads in sustainable practices for mining industry

Sanjay Saxena, Chief Operating Officer, Sany India and South Asia, speaks on the current state of the mining equipment market globally and in India specifically.

BKT to innovate in tyre technology with focus on radicalisation

BKT Tires is a leading manufacturer in the off-highway tire market. The company specialises in the manufacture of tires for agricultural, industrial and OTR vehicles. Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), BKT Tires, speaks on the key trends currently shaping the mining industry

CASE India rolls out first skid steer loader for India market

The company announced the foray of its indigenously made SSL in India during last edition of CII EXCON

Our focus is to promote high-efficiency motors & drives in tier 1-3 cities

Sanjeev Arora, President, Motion Business, ABB India, speaks on customised solutions, localised manufacturing, and sustainability drive.

DICV CY2023 business performance best-ever

Best-in-class MY24 BharatBenz trucks to drive business growth in 2024

Hy-Brid Lifts welcomes Eric Liner as new President & CEO

He succeeds Jay Sugar, who successfully led the company for the past three years

Recent past sees significant IoT development for remote and health equipment monitoring

BKR Prasad, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

In the next three to five years, we plan to double our business

Sanjay Prasad, Managing Director, Liebherr India

Avoid Tunnel Vision Syndrome

The Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse signals the risk to our Rs 100 trillion infrastructure investment says PRATAP PADODE

Our focus is on introducing cutting-edge electric machines

Sanjay Saxena, COO, Sany India and South Asia

Concrete equipment sector has been quick to embrace advanced tech.”

Ramesh Babbar, President and Director, Columbia Machine Engineering, speaks on the company’s approach to innovation and technology.

The concrete equipment sector has been quick to embrace advanced technologies

Ramesh Babbar, President and Director, Columbia Machine Engineering, speaks on the company’s approach to innovation and technology.

We are enhancing business competencies for green bio-carbon material development

Vidyadhar Limaye, President – Business Head (Polymer), Varroc Engineering, speaks on the current status and recent developments of company’s polymer business.

Vermeer celebrates 75th Anniversary

Vermeer is celebrating its 75th year in business, marking its founding in 1948 when Gary Vermeer opened a small machine shop in Pella, Iowa.

Avant Launches New Electric Loaders – the e527 and e513

Avant Tecno has unveiled two new fully electric loader models, the Avant e527 and Avant e513, equipped with the company’s proprietary battery technology.

“We work very closely with mining companies.”

BKR Prasad, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the types of mining equipment offered by the company.

Caterpillar showcases new excavators at customer event

The recently launched Cat 350 excavator along with the 374 and 395 excavators were displayed at the event.

Caterpillar displays latest range of hydraulic excavators at its customer meeting

Cat® dealer, Gmmco, organised a one-day customer meeting at GMR Arena in Hyderabad, on 8 May 2023, to showcase the latest range of next-gen cat large hydraulic excavators.

Much Better to be Safer than Sorry

Sustainable innovation is at the core of Volvo Construction Equipment. It is a work in progress and spans decades.

Innovation to achieve excellence

Our success mantra has been the tenacity and hard work of our team, coupled with our focus on satisfying customers’ real needs, along with our ability to offer the right product, at the right price, with the right service support, says SORAB AGARWAL.

Shriram Automall gets Great Place to Work certification

Great Place to Work® is a global authority that recognises High-Trust and High-Performance Culture™ at workplaces

Shriram Automall gets Great Place to Work certification

Great Place to Work® is a global authority that recognises High-Trust and High-Performance Culture™ at workplaces

Schwing Stetter unveils silver jubilee logo and tagline

They will create sustained growth and profitability for stakeholders

BKT to launch two new ‘Made for India’ EARTHMAX tyres

Balkrishna Industries (BKT) the Indian multinational company and global player in the off-highway tyre market will be participating in the bauma CONEXPO India 2023. Armed with a strong R&D, BKT will be launching two tyres under the sub-brand EARTHMAX at the bauma CONEXPO INDIA.

The outlook for the mining industry is positive for the next two years

Dheeraj Panda, COO – Sales, Marketing & Customer Support, Sany Heavy Duty India, speaks on the outlook for the mining sector in India, and the company’s major products in mining

Mahindra Group inks pact with Volkswagen to expand EV range

India's Mahindra & Mahindra has planned to get additional components from other firms to expand its electric vehicle (EV) range.

Mahindra Group inks pact with Volkswagen to expand EV range

India's Mahindra & Mahindra has planned to get additional components from other firms to expand its electric vehicle (EV) range

We have launched 14 new products

Being a pioneer in the construction equipment manufacturing industry, Schwing Stetter India has been growing exponentially during the pandemic.

We are well known in the field of manufacturing crane safety systems

Vijay Tikhe, Partner, Cranesafe Technologies, speaks on the present scenario regarding crane safety systems in India.

We have embraced digital transformation

Customer experience is the most important part of doing business. It involves optimising every customer touchpoint, be it pre-sales, point of sales, or post-sales to always ensure customer satisfaction.

Bio Diesel Summit

Hosted by ICEMA, the Bio Diesel Summit, which was held virtually on January 24-25, 2022, stressed on substituting diesel with alternative fuels.

Innovation & Indigenization has been a way of life at AJAX

“Innovation & Indigenization has been a way of life at AJAX, and we are proud to be a self-reliant Indian company for almost three decades” – Ajay Aneja, Chief Marketing Officer

Unlocking the mining potential

The future of the Indian mining equipment market looks good with opportunities in underground mining and surface mining.

Underground mining readies for IIoT revolution

With new innovative technology, companies are taking take digitalisation of mining operations to the next level.

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

Fasolex relies on ELGi turnkey compressed air solution

ELGi Compressors Europe, a subsidiary of Elgi Equipments Limited, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, announced that Fasolex, Poland’s leading bean, fruit and vegetable producer, installed an ELGi compressed air system to power the bean sorting line at their new plant in Sahry Poland.

Grove GMK5150L proves a reliable allrounder for Austrian company HABAU

Since May 2018, a Grove GMK5150L has been in use in the precast parts assembly department of Austrian company HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft m.b.H. – to the satisfaction of everyone.

Fasolex relies on ELGi turnkey compressed air solution

The ELGi EG18 VFD and EG 22 compressors power the bean sorting line delivering reliable, uninterrupted, compressed air at low life cycle costs

Piaggio launches the Ape’ Electrik FX range of electric vehicles

A range of fixed battery Electric 3 wheelers powered by advanced Lithium-Ion Smart- batteries is set to revolutionise the last-mile mobility in India.

Rolls-Royce’s MTU Aiken plant completes 10 years

Rolls-Royce’s MTU Aiken manufacturing facility is celebrating its 10 years of successful operations. Th e 395,000-sq ft campus, which produces MTU-brand off -highway diesel engines, opened in the fall of 2010 when the company decided to move its manufacturing operations from Detroit, MI to Graniteville, Aiken County, SC.

2021 will be a year of challenges and consolidations

Souma Ray, Director, Haulotte India shares his thoughts on the AWP market outlook and the company’s activities.

Rolls-Royce’s MTU Aiken plant completes 10 years

The facility began with the assembly of MTU Series 2000 and Series 4000 diesel engines

Telehandler technology has evolved over the years

Over the years, people have started understanding the versatility of telehandlers and therefore the demand has grown across sectors. Souma Ray, Director, Haulotte India, shares more on the market opportunities for telehandlers.

We are preparing ourselves for the future

With timely planning and execution, the government will be able to alleviate the current situation and lead the construction market on the road to recovery. Puneet Vidyarthi, Brand Leader, CASE India, CASE Construction Equipment, shares more on the market scenario.

Mining Innovation

Aussie Pumps has lead the development for products designed specifically to meet the challenges of mine sites.

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.

We are geared up to meet the growing demands

The Power Solutions Business of Ashok Leyland has introduced 20 prototypes of engines complying with the upcoming emission norms. Rajesh R, Vice President, Power Solutions Business, Ashok Leyland shares more on the market and the company's plans.

On revival Path

In spite of the current slowdown, tyre market for off-highway applications is going to revive in the coming years due to an anticipated pick up in infrastructure developments in future.

Mining Gains

The recent policy initiatives by the Central Government are expected to boost the mining activities in the country, providing new opportunities to private and global miners, and equipment and technology providers.

Premium Transmission launches seven new products

The new products include PCX-series cooling tower gearbox, small planetary gearbox, Smart Modular series helical gearbox, inline geared motor, geared lift machine, gearless lift machine and modular fluid coupling.

Schaeffler India sets up new corporate headquarters in Pune

Schaeffler India announced the opening of new corporate office in Pune. The new office that consolidates all corporate and sales functions will now serve as India headquarters.

Premium Transmission launches seven new products

Premium Transmission, a leading player in the industrial gearboxes, geared motors and fluid coupling segment, launched seven products in the industrial gear segment.

We Will Continue to Expand Our Capacities in the Next 3-5 Years

By delivering high-precision bearing solutions and systems for a large number of industrial applications, the Schaeffler Group is shaping "Mobility for tomorrow" to a significant degree.

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.

We are mindful of modernising our capabilities

With four facilities for manufacturing hose assemblies, tube assemblies, hose fittings, adapters and fabricated parts Uniflex looks forward to further modernize and expand its facilities.

DSC Dredge appoints Christina Bolling as VP and CAO

Christina Bolling was named Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of DSC Dredge, LLC. She was promoted after serving five years as DSC Dredge Corporate Human Resources Director where she has fostered an integrated culture throughout DSC headquarters and two production facilities in Greenbush, Michigan and Poplarville, Mississippi

ATG announces new President for APAC region

ATG, part of Yokohama Group, announced the appointment of Harinder Singh as President of the APAC region. Singh?s responsibilities as President APAC will include market expansion and increasing the dealer base.

Our products are an outcome of what our customers in India want

JCB INDIA For JCB India, continued focus on integrating digital technology in construction equipment was the focus at bauma this year.

We see double-digit growth for industrial lubricants

With about 200 distributors and extensive logistical reach, GS Caltex India has consolidated its presence in Indian market. Rajesh Nagar, Managing Director & CEO, shares more on the market opportunities for lubricants in Indian construction and mining industry

Customer benefit is our focus area

Liebherr is a major player in the crawler cranes market in India. Ghananeel Molankar, Divisional Head - Construction Machinery, Liebherr India, elaborates on the current market scenario in India and the products and services offered bythe company in India.

Apollo LogiSolutions appoints new CEO

Apollo LogiSolutions (ALS) announced the appointment of Samarnath Jha as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director on the Board. Jha, with about two decades of rich experience in the logistics industry, will spearhead the company?s operations in India and international markets.

AWPs: Safe working at heights

There is always risk involved in working at heights. Introduction of aerial work platforms has made it easy for workers perform well without any risk of falling, leading to timely completion of the work with higher productivity.

We will take small steps to build ourselves

When I joined the company, I spent three months to understand the company, people, dealers, vendors, etc. I first identified the pain areas and major gaps and then prioritised the major actions we needed to take.

Mahindra Logistics opens its largest multi-user facility near Pune

Embassy Industrial Parks, a joint venture between Embassy Group, India?s leading property developer and Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity player, has signed Mahindra Logistics, one of the leading 3PL logistics firms in the country, as its client in their project based in Chakan, Pune.

Converting challenges to opportunities

A long way to go and difficulties and challenges to face, for them it is all about converting these challenges into opportunities. Mayur Alandkar, Co-founder, elaborates more on the firm and its ambition.

Showcasing priorities for the next couple of years

Growth has finally returned to the construction equipment industry. With the government's continuous focus on infrastructure and public spending, next couple of years may turn out to be golden era for the industry in terms of volume and growth.

We see ourselves as an engine partner

In April 2017, Volvo Penta started the production of the new engine platform, 5- and 8-litre industrial engines, at the VE Powertrain (VEPT) plant in Pithampur. The first response from our Indian customers has been very positive.

We continue to 'wow' our customers

E-commerce exploded in India over the past few years, currently contributing 15 per cent to the total retail sales (3 per cent in 2010) and is expected to reach 25 per cent by 2020.

We are in tune with the value sensitivity of Indian customer

Our market is highly correlated to overall infrastructure development which is seeing considerable improvement in the overall ecosystem, from bidding procedures to financing, public sector fund allocations and so forth.

We expect our business in India to double by 2020

Parker Hannifin has been a pioneer and promoter of quality solutions across the globe and in India, with its extensive range of filtration solutions and proprietary patents. Dalies Nitin Wilson, Marketing & Strategic Pricing Analyst, Filtration India, Parker Hannifin India, elaborates on the company's products and solutions, and the general industry scenario.

Linden Comansa unveils new cabin design

Tower crane manufacturer Linden Comansa unveiled its new design of tower crane cabin at the Vertikal Days in the UK for the first time. ?The squared shape is new and ideal?, ?It?s very spacious and bright?, ?Uses flat glass, to avoid distortion and be able to easily replace it if necessary?, were some of the comments heard at the Vertikal Days show regarding Linden Comansa?s new cab, shown to the public for the first time.

Our vision is to touch three lakh devices by 2020

In a transport market which is witnessing an unimaginable number of companies entering the fleet tracking and management space, it takes a considerable amount of effort to come out on top. Set up in 2007, Novire Technologies has become a well-known brand in the fleet management sector.

AN EVOLVING MARKET

Aerial work platforms are not just machines that ensure safety to people when they are working at height but alongside it vastly increases productivity. Work can be done more efficiently and quickly, and timelines can be met.

We are extremely focused on Indian market

Bonfiglioli has always been investing in innovation and new technologies for power transmission solutions. We are developing new solutions for off-highway market, material handling, transportation and mining applications.

Piggybacking earthmovers growth

Transportation of raw and processed materials to the desired location is the next but most essential activity arising out of earthmoving. In the infrastructure space, 5-35 tonne payload capacity tippers and dumpers are extensively utilised for this purpose.

Aiming for New Heights

Sany has made its presence felt in Indian construction equipment market with its quality range of equipment. Be it excavators, cranes, or concrete equipment, Sany has created a niche market in India. In its 15 years of service to Indian market, Sany has become the market leader in crane business.

We are going to start production in India in 2017

The BAUMA experience: I have attended BAUMAs in different parts of world including China and Germany and, of course, India. It was 10 years ago when I made my first trip to India, and being a former board member in Volvo India, I am well-acquainted with the country?s business.

We deliver solutions, not just machines

Current market scenario: The numbers over the last 6-7 months show that the industry is booming. In fact, India is the only bright spot today and the world is focused on it. I think there is an enormous opportunity for CE per se and I think the future is good for the next 5-10 years.

Industry?s Take

In India, largely the coal produced is consumed locally, and not exported. Coal India is not able to reach their target of coal production. For higher production and for meeting the target, they need good machines.

Poised for Major Expansion

Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd (BWRL), an established player in the wire ropes manufacturing sector, reached yet another milestone in its 30 year sojourn - the realisation of its new greenfield project in MIDC, Chalisgaon, Maharashtra, with a capacity of 66,000 MTPA.

The Beginning of a Success Story

Bauer foundation piles support the glass dome of the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany; the 828-m-tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai stands on Bauer foundation piles - Bauer has influenced specialist foundation engineering since the mid 20th Century.

CE Concepts will Change the Way

Volvo CE unveiled prototypes of furistic concepts, at the recently held Xploration Forum in Sweden to drive sustainability and change in industry.Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) showcased a range of futuristic concepts and innovations during the impressive Xploration Forum organised at their Customer

Gmmco is here to stay for the long haul through good and bad times

Gmmco, a C.K. Birla Group company, is celebrating 50 years of exemplary business this year. On this special occasion, H Jayaram, Managing Director & CEO, Gmmco Ltd, spoke exclusively with ÿճԹ.

Clean Diesel Engines

To begin with, Off Highway Research, a part of KHL group in their half yearly report that in terms of percentage growth, India is expected to be the most buoyant major market in the near-term, with 21 per cent growth forecast this year

Sterling power solutions to stone crusher application

Stone crushers need loads of electricity supply and large number of manpower for its operation and Sterling Generators provide customised solution which makes it ideal for this industry.

Waterking to showcase amphibious excavators at Bauma Conexpo India

This year Waterking will present the first Waterking Amphibious Excavator in India at the Bauma Conexpo India, to be held from December 12 to 15 in Delhi.

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.

By following the same COBO Group values and ethos, we intend to be a key player in India

COBO is in India to help vehicle manufacturers solve their problems by providing innovative solutions. COBO has already identified a range of products that are suitable for the Indian market but we are also flexible enough to develop new products, says Stefano Scapin, Head of Business Development APAC, COBO Group.

Container Handling: Future?s Bright

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.

AxleTech builds first axle in India facility

AxleTech International produced the first axle from its new dedicated manufacturing facility in India. The 45,000 sq ft (4,180 sq m) plant, located in Pune, represents AxleTech?s first greenfield project in the country.

Eyes don't lie.

We concentrate mainly on iris technology, which is the highest form of biometrics. There are many types of biometric identifications like voice, fingerprint, face, palm and iris.

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

Impressive Showcase by CASH Industry

Excon 2015, in CASH domain, witnessed a plethora of equipment aggregates, sub- assemblies, components and IT solutions for OEMs in their equipment, as original suppliers and in the aftermarket space, descending on the scene of action.

Exceeding Expectations

According to a report released by ICEMA, the current market size of the construction equipment including backhoe loader, concrete mixers excavator is around $2.8 billion. Further, the Indian construction equipment industry

Rental market can grow by at least 20 per cent in the next 3-4 years

Ajashy Engineering Sales launched Maquina, first of its kind equipment management portal in Asia at the recently concluded Excon 2015. Amit Nagpal, Director, Ajashy Engineering Sales, elaborates on the benefits of this platform for equipment

CE Hydraulic Cylinders - Bright Future Ahead

On ground demand of construction equipment (CE) spurs the requirement of hydraulic cylinders for various essential applications by the OEMs. ÿճԹ zeroes in on this segment to develop granular market insights.

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