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TIL strengthens global partnership

Renews dealership agreement with Hyster-Yale

India鈥檚 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.

Revolutionising Asphalt Production

The advent of cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes is setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and performance in asphalt production.

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.

Bridgestone highlights role of telematics and data for fleet management in the MEA region

The event convened industry experts to shed light on vital topics linked to the industry including sustainable practices, digital transformation and the evolving landscape of urban mobility.

DICV to foray into battery electric market

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck) announced its foray into the Indian battery electric market with the all-electric, Next-Generation eCanter.

DICV to foray into battery electric market

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck) announced its foray into the Indian battery electric market with the all-electric, Next-Generation eCanter.

BKT Tires forges dynamic partnerships with 7 IPL teams

BKT Tires, an Indian multinational company and a global player in the off-highway tyre market is pleased to announce its alignment with seven prestigious T20 cricket teams for the upcoming season of the highly anticipated T20 Cricket league.

Blastcrete announces distribution partnership forming Mecbo America

Blastcrete Equipment LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer of concrete pumps, shotcrete and gunite equipment and accessories, announces a distribution and service partnership with Italian concrete equipment manufacturer Mecbo Srl.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicle to foray into battery electric market

Forays into battery electric market with the all-electric, Next-Generation eCanter

Blastcrete announces distribution partnership forming Mecbo America

This partnership will provide customers in North, Central and South America access to cutting edge Mecbo products

BKT Tires forges dynamic partnerships with 7 IPL teams

Including inaugural collaboration with Lucknow Super Giants

Cientra, Invas join hands to build groundbreaking 5G IoT solutions

Collaboration addresses the challenges of security and identity faced by IoT companies

Scania India strengthens presence in mining sector

The company has announced its exclusive partnership with PPS Motors.

Valvoline, Eicher Trucks extend partnership

Valvoline芒鈥灺� announced the extension of its exclusive partnership for service fill and after-sales with Eicher Trucks and Buses.

Castrol, Mahindra Insurance brokers tie-up for CAS workshops

Castrol India Limited, India芒鈧劉s leading lubricant player, has signed an agreement with Mahindra Insurance Brokers Limited (MIBL), a prominent insurance brokerage firm.

Bridgestone highlights positive outlook of EV market in Middle East

Bridgestone EMIA one of the global leaders in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions highlighted the significance of electric vehicles (EVs)

Rent or lease 鈥� what鈥檚 the best option

Satin Sachdeva provides an ideal model 鈥� OEMs should sell equipment to equipment rental companies with the support of financers.

Heading towards a new high!

After two years of lull, the excavator market should grow again and reach 25,000 units in 2022.

Trailer Maintenance Tips

To get the most from trailers, Troy Geisler of Talbert Manufacturing and Lloyd Hair of Keen Transport provide some tips to prevent costly damage and keep trailers in top shape.

Petronas announced strategic lubricants partner for Tata Motors

Petronas Lubricants (India) (PLIPL) and Tata Motors announced their new partnership at a signing ceremony, making Petronas Lubricants a strategic lubricants partner for Tata Motors鈥� commercial vehicles.

IndianOil, L&T and ReNew to form JV

In a bid to enable India鈥檚 decarbonisation push, Indian Oil, L&T and ReNew Power announced the signing of a binding term sheet for the formation of a JV to develop the nascent green hydrogen sector in India.

Liebherr's dealer in Luxembourg celebrates 50th anniversary

Liebherr R 924 G8 jubilee crawler excavator chosen for 50th anniversary celebrations

Improving energy efficiency

Asphalt plant manufacturers and operators are understandably placing great emphasis on higher productivity.

Kohler is now a member of eFuel Alliance

The European organisation represents the interests of companies producing synthetic fuels from renewable energy on an industrial scale.

Sachdeva of CERA: Earthmoving equipment is staple of construction industry

Satin Sachdeva, Secretary General, Construction Equipment Rental Association (CERA) and member of Global Rental Alliance (GRA), speaks on rental market scenario in earthmoving equipment industry.

Earthmoving equipment is a staple of the construction industry

Satin Sachdeva, Secretary General, Construction Equipment Rental Association (CERA) and member Global Rental Alliance (GRA)

Trimble helps remove 7 MMT of greenhouse gas emissions annually

Global construction technology leader Trimble released its 2020 Sustainability Report recently.

Trimble helps remove 7 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually

According to the report鈥檚 findings, Trimble鈥檚 solutions contribute to fuel savings around the world that are equivalent to an estimated reduction of 7 million metric tons in greenhouse gas emissions.

L&T completes 75 years of CMB biz

Larsen & Toubro, an Indian multinational engaged in EPC projects, hi-tech manufacturing and services, has completed platinum jubilee of one of its oldest businesses, construction and mining machinery business (CMB).

AM/NS sets up 1000-bed COVID hospital in Hazira

This dedicated 250-bed COVID care hospital near the AM/NS India Hazira manufacturing plant will admit only patients who need oxygen. AM/NS India will ensure speedy transfer of patients via ambulances to nearby hospitals in case they require more intensive medical intervention.

L&T鈥檚 construction and mining machinery business turns 75

The company is has achieved a lot over the years and is now one of the market leaders in the segment

L&T completes 75 years of Construction & Mining Machinery business

Pioneered industry by focusing on innovation, best-in-class service; marks supply of 60,000 cutting-edge machines in India.

Dr Vibha Dhawan takes charge as Director General TERI

She takes over from Dr Ajay Mathur, consequent to his appointment as the Director General of the International Solar Alliance.

Trimble and Boston Dynamics announce strategic alliance

The relationship gives Trimble exclusivity to sell and support the Spot robot with integrated scanning, total station and GNSS technologies for the construction market.

Technology Rules at Alto Maipo Project

For Chile, the Rio Maipo is a stroke of luck to supply the nearby capital Santiago with energy: In the mighty 鈥楢lto Maipo鈥� power plant project, the planners are relying on European and - in particular - German technology.

Tekla and MBS announce strategic partnership

Global construction technology leader Trimble has recently announced a strategic partnership between Tekla Structures, Trimble鈥檚 flagship product, and Metal Building Software (MBS), the globally leading software for the metal building industry.

Ardent partners with Strassmayr to cater roads sector worldwide

Ardent Maschinfabrik has collaborated with Strassmayr, a European producer of road repairing and maintenance machines, having worldwide network of local distributors in over 60 countries.

Ardent partners with Strassmayr to cater roads sector worldwide

Ardent Maschinfabrik has collaborated with Strassmayr, a European producer of road repairing and maintenance machines, having worldwide network of local distributors in over 60 countries.

Srei Equipment Finance, UCO Bank announce strategic alliance

Srei Equipment Finance (Srei Equipment), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Srei Infrastructure Finance (Srei), and UCO Bank, one of India's premier public sector banks, announced a strategic alliance to offer joint loans for purchase of construction and mining, farm and medical equipment under a co-lending arrangement.

Srei Equipment Finance, UCO Bank to co-lend through iQuippo platform

Srei Equipment Finance (Srei Equipment), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Srei Infrastructure Finance (Srei), and UCO Bank, one of India?s premier public sector banks, announced a strategic alliance to offer joint loans for purchase of construction and mining, farm and medical equipment under a co-lending arrangement.

Towards Greener Future

Asphalt is regaining traction in the Indian road construction due to its better recyclability and the freedom to use waste materials like plastics along with asphalt mix. The future looks greener for asphalt mixing plants.

NCL sets up SARAS to promote innovation and R&D

Coal India?s flagship subsidiary Northern Coalfields (NCL) has set up a centre named Science and Applied Research Alliance and Support (SARAS) to promote innovation, Research & Development (R&D) and skill development along with improving the company?s operational efficiency and utilise resources at optimum level.

Our plan has always been to localise our manufacturing in India

CASE Construction Equipment is built on the principle that simple is better. Sharing more on the company's operations and recent launches is Neil Woodfin, Vice President, CE AMEA and CE Global Alliance, CASE International SA.

Magna Tyres announces strategic partnership with Tires Direct in USA

Magna Tyres Group announced its first strategic cooperation and alliance in USA with Tires Direct, quickly after the earlier announcement of opening an US office.

Linnhoff and Gmmco ink dealership alliance

As per the new partnership, Gmmco will do the sales, marketing and services for all Linnhoff products across India.

K-Tec inks MoU with JDC Corporation

K-Tec Earthmovers Inc announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JDC Corporation of Japan for promoting K-Tec?s earthmoving scrapers in ASEAN Countries.

Linnhoff India and Gmmco ink dealership alliance

Linnhoff India, a leading manufacturer of asphalt mixing plants, has formed a strategic dealership alliance with Gmmco, a leader in equipment for infrastructure mining, energy and transportation business.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems and XCMG sign strategic pact

Rolls-Royce Power Systems and XCMG, a multinational heavy machinery manufacturing company based in Jiangsu, China, have formed a strategic cooperation alliance to further develop the Chinese domestic and export mining equipment markets, providing optimised solutions to customers worldwide.

GS Caltex India ropes in Shikhar Dhawan as brand ambassador

GS Caltex India, a 100-per cent owned subsidiary of GS Caltex Corporation, South Korea, has signed on cricketer Shikhar Dhawan as a brand ambassador in a strategic move to establish itself as a major player in the premium lubricants category in the country.

On Sustainable Growth

Devendra Kumar Vyas, Managing Director, Srei Equipment Finance, elaborates on the key factors that drive the growth and the emerging market trends in equipment finance.

Srei Equipment Finance and Bank of Baroda in strategic alliance

Srei Equipment Finance (SEFL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Srei Infrastructure Finance (Srei), and Bank of Baroda, India?s second largest public sector bank, announced a strategic alliance to offer joint loans for infrastructure equipment under a co-lending arrangement.

Hydraulic Power

Construction and mining equipment use hydraulic power to perform heavy-duty applications.

Good transshipment facilities will drive port sector growth

In spite of the vast coastline and more port facilities across the coastline, India is still lagging behind many ports in the region in cargo handling efficiency. Anil Bhatia, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, TIL, elaborates on the market scenario and outlook.

We aim to grab 25 per cent market share in five years

ATG has wide range of radial OTR tyres for loaders, graders, dumpers etc and we see a very good response from the market. Harinder Singh, President - APAC, Alliance Tire Group (ATG), elaborates on the market scenario and company's plans.

CE finance outlook

Financing accounts for approximately 80-85 per cent of the total equipment purchased. In the case of overseas purchases, it accounts for approximately 90 per cent.

Construction equipment market is back with a bang

We see an immense focus on infrastructure (roads, airports, ports, smart city projects, etc) and industrial projects.

Alliance TracPRO sees traction in India

Alliance TracPRO tyres, from the house of ATG are fast moving towards becoming the tyres of choice of tractor owners across India, according to the company.

Aggregate Boom,Policy Gloom

Crushers and screens market is poised for a demand boom with the focus slowly shifting towards higher capacity machines to meet the growing demand for aggregates.

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.

Technology Meets Opportunity

Rs 1.2 trillion investment in roads and highways; extension of 3.17 lakh km of rural roads; 35,000 km highway construction under Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme- it seems that there is a lot slated to happen in the coming years in rural roads and highways.

Backhoe loaders:Leading the Growth

At present, the construction equipment (CE) sector is mainly dominated by heavy earthmoving equipment. Within this segment, it is the backhoe loaders (BHLs) which constitute more than 65 per cent of heavy earthmoving equipment sales.

Infrastructure on fast track

The Indian infrastructure sector is not slowing down anytime soon, given the government initiatives and market demand. This makes it a feasible environment for the growth of construction equipment, writes Andy Dhanaraj, Director - Sales, Caterpillar India.

Every third piece of equipment is financed by us

Overall, we see growth coming from earthmoving, road, and material handling equipment categories. More than 60 per cent of the equipment comprises earthmoving equipment (backhoe loaders, hydraulic excavators, wheel loader, etc).

We expect Excon to be more vibrant and industry-specific

With the revival of road construction projects in India, the market for construction equipment (CE) and road building equipment- such as crushing and screening plants and RAP-mixing asphalt plants - is expected to open up in a big way.

We expect to strengthen ties with our existing customers

The industry seems to be gradually moving out of the sluggishness. The impetus of the new infrastructure projects seems to have come in at an opportune time and soon we shall see the much-needed vibrancy in this high potential industry

Shriram Automall ties up with SBI

Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) has joined hands with State Bank of India (SBI). Under this alliance, Shriram Automall will cater to all the segments of the SBI, including pre-owned commercial vehicles, construction equipment, three-wheelers and two-wheelers.

TUV Rheinland expands in India with new facility

TUV Rheinland India, a subsidiary of the TUV Rheinland Group, Germany, a worldwide leader in testing, training, inspection, consulting and certification, has expanded its footprint in India with a new EUR2.5 million facility located at Electronic City in Bengaluru.

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.

Gearing up for Change

Sachin Nijhawan elaborates on the need for construction equipment companies in India to adopt the latest technologies.

Committed to Energy Efficiency

ExxonMobil Lubricants participated as a technical partner at Confederation of Indian Industry?s (CII) third edition of workshops with industry associations and technical discussions with Accredited Energy Auditors across multi-cities.

Shell Lubricants launches Komatsu Genuine Oil 15W-40

Shell Lubricants, in partnership with Komatsu, has launched a specially reformulated lubricant - Komatsu Genuine oil 15W-40. Following a global alliance of more than 15 years, the two companies have come together to create this new formulation that meets the requirements of API CI-4, DH1 which makes it a unique combination.

Shriram Automall inks tie-up with Manappuram Finance

Shriram Automall India Ltd (SAMIL) has joined hands with Manappuram Finance Ltd. With this tie-up, the company marks a successful commencement of its association with the financial institution.

We have more than 50 per cent market share in Madhya Pradesh

We want every district of Madhya Pradesh to recognise LiuGong as the best brand within the next 65 years, says Mohit Sharma, Managing Director, C S Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, LiuGong?s authorised dealer for Madhya Pradesh.

Innovations by L&T

Since its entry into the construction and mining equipment industry in India, Larsen & Toubro has made rapid strides to become one of the leading companies in the industry with its products and innovations. Arvind Garg elaborates.

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.

The K-Way

With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and well -defined work practices, Komatsu India (KIPL) has created a niche for itself in its domain. A Special feature on the construction and mining equipment major?s Chennai manufacturing facility.

Application Specific, Purpose Built

One of the world leaders in off-highway tyres, ATG is all set to storm the Indian market. Alliance Tire Group (ATG) is a global conglomerate in the off-highway tyres

Wheel loaders - Optimising Productivity

Cycle time is a critical success factor in all bulk handling applications. Ramifications of high cycle time even extend to bulk handlers securing business. Wheel loaders are extensively used bulk handling tools wherein high productivity is of essence.

Essel Group Inks Technology Transfer Pact with Three German Firms for Smart cities and Green Energy Projects in India

The Essel Group, one of India?s largest business conglomerates and a front runner in developing the Smart City Framework for India, has recently entered into technology transfer pacts with three leading German firms during its participation at the world?s largest trade fair Hannover Messe 2015 in Germany.

A strategic person

Rajinder Raina has more than 34 years of experience in various domains of the industry. A BE (Mech) and MBA, he has widely travelled for technical collaborations and strategic alliances.

SAMIL ties up with Gramin Bank of Aryavart

?Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) has entered in a strategic alliance with the Gramin Bank of Aryavart (GBA). As per the agreement, SAMIL will cater to the pre-owned vehicle inventory of the bank and facilitate their hassle-free disposal through its physical and online bidding platforms.

SAMIL signs MOU with Tata Capital Housing Finance

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) has entered in a strategic alliance with Tata Capital Housing Finance (TCHFL). As per the agreement signed between both the companies, SAMIL will provide ?end-to-end bidding services? for disposal of TCHFL?s housing properties with its extensive experience and wider reach.

Multiple taxation regime across states to be streamlined

The Central Government can support in overcoming some of the challenges by speedy implementation of a unified GST, greater investment outlay towards infrastructure development, especially in the off-highway sector, and more thrust in skill development through industry-ready educational programmes/vocational courses, says Abhijit Gupta, Managing Director, Case Construction 每日吃瓜.

New Innovation from Terex

Terex Corporation launched its new innovation - Terex backhoe loader, TLB740SE and Terex-Lonking wheel loaders CDM 856 and 835. Terex also announced its strategic alliance with Longking Holdings. George Ellis, President, Terex Corporation, said, ?We are proud to launch our new machines in bC India 2014

A true industry leader

Ranganath NK joined Grundfos in February 1998 and established Grundfos India as a company in March 1998. As the Managing Director, Ranganath oversees the operations of the company in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives.

8,500 km by March 2015: How Realistic is the Target?

The Union Finance Minister has set a target of 8,500 km of roads to be completed during the current fiscal year, which simply means construction of about 35.5 km of road per day! In the last couple of years,

Bulk material handling and processing solutions

Bevcon Wayors offers new generation innovative conveying systems for bulk material handling and processing solutions for core industries like power, steel, cement mining and minerals.

A Great Leap Forward

Conmat joins hands with Kayaba Corporation, Japan, a market leader in transit mixers with 85 per cent of market share, to serve their wide client base with enhanced technology and better quality products. Conmat System has successfully generated a good reputation in the market since the past five years

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