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Modi inaugurates 23 projects, including 7 airport expansions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 23 significant projects worth Rs 6,611.18 crore, including seven airport expansions, during his visit to his parliamentary constituency on October 20.
Bonfiglioli invests Rs 320 cr in India expansion
Bonfiglioli Transmissions, the Indian subsidiary of Bonfiglioli Group, a global leader in power transmission and drive solutions, celebrated a significant milestone with the foundation stone laying ceremony for its new industry and automation facility in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu, and the inauguration of its technology and innovation hub in Chennai.
PM Gati Shakti addresses planning gaps in infrastructure projects
The PM Gati Shakti programme reduces logistical costs that currently account for 13-14 percent of India’s GDP.
Road ahead for CE industry
Driven by increased government spending, rapid urbanisation, technological advancements, and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the RAHSTA (road) ahead for the CE industry is bright with full of possibilities and opportunities.
Bonfiglioli invests Rs 320 cr in India expansion
Lays foundation stone for global technology and innovation centre
Skill Up!
India’s major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce
Integration of technology is becoming increasingly important
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi, speaks on the key features and benefits of their backhoe loaders.
Bridging the Skill Gap
India’s major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce.
Vedanta Aluminium appoints Ravi Paliwal as CEO, Ash Management
Brings 27 years of experience, primarily in the energy sector
Focus on Infra, Skilling
Experts agree that Budget 2024 aims for more inclusive growth, focusing on job formalisation, agricultural productivity, and MSME support
Gates Corp Invests to Establish Gates Global Technical Centre in Lalru, Punjab
Gates aims to enhance its capabilities in innovation to deliver advanced solutions to its global customer base.
Gates Corporation to establish Global Technical Center at Lalru, Punjab
By setting up the Gates Global Technical Center, the company aims to enhance its capabilities in innovation to deliver advanced solutions to its global customer base. Lalru, Punjab Gates Corporation, a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, has announced its plans to establish a Gates Global Technical Center in Lalru, Punjab. The foundation stone laying ceremony for this milestone project was held on June 13, 2024, with Dr Thomas Strong Moss, Senior Vice President of Innovation, Gates Corporation and Rajesh C Bhandari, Senior Managing Director, Gates India, leading the event. This initiative marks a major step for Gates in India, highlighting the company's commitment to the region as a center for talent and R&D excellence. By setting up this cutting-edge facility, Gates aims to enhance its capabilities in innovation to deliver advanced solutions to its global customer base. Dr Moss expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "We are excited to establish the Gates Global Technical Center in Lalru, Punjab. This new Technical Center reflects our confidence in India as a talent hub and R&D center. This investment will strengthen our presence in India and drive innovation to benefit customers worldwide." The Gates Global Technical Center will serve as a hub for collaboration and innovation, fostering partnerships with local institutions and industry stakeholders to address engineering challenges and drive breakthroughs.
Gates Corp invests to establish Gates Global Technical Centre in Punjab
The foundation stone laying ceremony for this milestone project will be held on June 13th
Powering Construction
Air compressors play a crucial role in construction, maintenance, and repair tasks at infrastructure project sites.
2047 roadways master plan unveiled
A visionary master plan for the roadways and expressways infrastructure of the future is currently in the works, aimed at shaping the transportation landscape up to the year 2047.
India’s Infrastructure Boom: Air Compressor’s Vital Role
Air compressors are versatile tools that enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity in constructing and maintaining infrastructure, write Ramesh Kumar G.
A Leap Towards Cleaner Future
Hengst Filtration has unveiled cutting-edge filtration plant in Bengaluru, pioneering sustainable development in India.
Hengst Filtration Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Bengaluru
Hengst Filtration Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Bengaluru
Construction 2.0
How AI is Reshaping Construction Equipment!
Construction 2.0
How AI is Reshaping Construction Equipment!
XCMG commissions world's 1st energy loader line
XCMG has officially inaugurated the XCMG Loading Equipment Research Institute (the "Institute") and commissioned the world's first new energy loader production line in Xuzhou, China.
Vision 2030 Drives Growth
The compaction equipment industry in India has witnessed significant technological advancements in recent years. Manufacturers are integrating advanced features, such as GPS technology and telematics, into their machines to enhance precision and efficiency.
Breathing Life into Projects
Air compressors are essential in the construction, maintenance, and repair work at infrastructure project sites.
Breathing Life into Projects
Air compressors are essential in the construction, maintenance, and repair work at infrastructure project sites.
LAPP unveils groundbreaking SPE portfolio
Pioneering future-ready industrial connectivity solutions
Navigating the Road Ahead
The market for sensor pavers is expected to grow at 7-8 per cent CAGR over five years.
Use of Air Compressors in Infra
Electric and diesel-powered screw air compressors have become indispensable tools in the construction and infrastructure industry, providing a reliable compressed air source for various applications, writes Ramesh Kumar G.
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.
Haryana CM lays foundation stone for three GMDA projects
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar laid the foundation stones for three projects of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) to be executed at a cost of Rs 144. 32 crores for the infrastructure development of the city.
Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands
Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands
Huddig introduces first hybrid backhoe for US
The new model, 1370T, is equipped with a hybrid engine system
Fuelling the future
Backhoe loader manufacturers are developing hybrid or fully electric backhoe loaders, which significantly reduce or eliminate fuel consumption and emissions.
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.
New Holland Construction announced a renewed focus on the brand
Company unveils C330 compact track loader with two other products
PM Modi dedicates projects worth Rs 11,300 cr to Telangana
The Prime Minister also dedicated other railway development projects.
Construction equipment sales grew 26% to cross 1 lakh mark in FY2022-23
YoY 28.5% growth in domestic sales, 3% growth in exports
DICV’s Sustainability Goals
Driving sustainability in our production and operations has been a key focus for DICV since our inception, says Satyakam Arya, CEO and MD, DICV.
Creating Compact Foundations
The upward trend of mechanisation in the construction and road-building industries is expected to drive the compaction equipment market in India.
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.
Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands
The line-up of key concrete equipment available today spans pumps vibrators batching plants and mixers. Do these machines adequately meet user demands or are some features missing? Should this line-up include other equipment? We provide the answers.
Infra push for mini equipment
According to Arizton’s latest research report, India’s construction equipment market will grow at a CAGR of 8.9 per cent during 2022-2028. Mini excavators hold a decent share in the overall construction equipment industry.
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.
DICV’s Sustainability Goals
As an environmentally-conscious organisation, DICV is also moving forward along a roadmap that helps tackle climate change while spurring economic growth.
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.
J&K lags in PMGSY target of 4,841 km road laying
The J&K Union Territory administration informed the centre that it will not be able to execute the road length construction of over 3,300 km under the PMGSY or Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in the ongoing fiscal having a target of 4,841 km.
Upgrading Technology
Commonly used to construct and maintain gravel and dirt roads, motor graders have also prepared building foundations and drainage ditches, making them popular with government agencies and contractors.
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.
DICV’s ambitious sustainability goals for 2025 and beyond
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) announced its ‘Seven Statements for Sustainability’, a series of goals aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and protecting the local environment.
DICV’s ambitious sustainability goals for 2025 and beyond
DICV makes ‘Seven Statements for Sustainability’, aims to reduce carbon footprint and protect local environment
Volvo CE introduces 3 new construction BEVs
Roads and highways sector is considered to be the most vibrant infrastructure segment where a lot of activities ongoing consistently for a long time.
Demand for pick n carry cranes has strong correlation with industrial growth
The India mobile crane market is anticipated to register annual growth rate of over 5 per cent during the forecast period 2020-2025. Unfortunately, Due to unexpected Covid-19 pandemic, we can expect some challenges in terms of upcoming projects in 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.
Kirloskar unveils ‘Limitless’ mission for subsidiaries to enhance experience
Kirloskar Oil Engines, Kirloskar Chillers, Kirloskar Pneumatic, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries and Kirloskar Industries have undertaken a refresh of their respective business vision.
Kirloskar Group unveils 'Limitless' mission for subsidiaries to enhance customer experience
Kirloskar Group introduced Kirloskar 'Limitless' mission to transform Kirloskar Oil Engines, Kirloskar Chillers, Kirloskar Pneumatic, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries and Kirloskar Industries and undertaken a refresh of their respective business vision.
VÖGELE MT 3000-2 OFFSET Power Feeder: Paving the roads for the future
VÖGELE is the world market leader in Asphalt paving and offers a right paver for every application with various combination of different paving widths and also offers state-of-the-art Power Feeders especially for the large-scale job sites to offer reliable, uninterrupted transfer of mix to the pavers.
Mini Machines, Maximum Demand
The demand for compact equipment from urban projects is expected to continue.
L&T bags significant contracts for its various businesses
The Water & Effluent Treatment Business of L&T Construction has secured EPC orders from the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Odisha to execute individual Rural Water Supply Projects in the Kendrapada & Khorda Districts of Odisha.
Improving efficiency
Batch mix plant is the most widespread type of asphalt plant in the world, which guarantees the highest level of flexibility in production and quality of the finished product.
First gen 8 R 926 excavator in Belgium
The Timo-Tuin company has purchased a latest-generation Liebherr machine to carry out various earthmoving operations. In doing so, the company has opted for the performance, low fuel consumption and comfort of the Liebherr R 926 G8 crawler excavator.
Mining market scenario
The upcoming mining reforms are expected to drive the demand for advanced mining equipment technologies and solutions.
BorgWarner completes acquisition of Delphi Technologies
BorgWarner Inc announced it has completed its acquisition of Delphi Technologies
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Tunnels seem to be coming up in metropolitan and remote areas alike, so TBMs and other equipment should be in demand. How is the industry gearing up?
BorgWarner Completes Acquisition of Delphi Technologies
The combination of BorgWarner and Delphi Technologies is expected to strengthen BorgWarner’s electronics and power electronics products, capabilities and scale.
The growth of mini excavators will be much faster
Tata Hitachi pioneered the mini excavator market by introducing the first indigenously developed 2T TMX20, way back in the 1990s. Rahul Shorey, Head Sales – Construction, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Co, shares more on the market trends.
The mantra of self-reliance
After months of speculation on GDP numbers, the results have confirmed our worst fears: our economy is suffering from a serious malaise.
Accessing Difficult Construction Sites
MB Crusher units are a great tool for the agricultural and forestry industries that have to deal with difficult-to-access locations.
Towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’: BEML adds new products
BEML has introduced a range of mining and defence equipment developed indigenously and opened new Industrial Design Centre.
BEML launches new indigenous products
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched BEML’s indigenously designed and developed products
Energy efficiency will be the driving force in the future: Rajesh Premchandran
More than 95 per cent of ELGi’s portable air compressors are powering drilling operations. Rajesh Premchandran, Director – ISAAME (India, South Asia, Africa and Middle-East), Elgi Equipments, shares more.
10th Liebherr 1000 EC-H 40 High-Top crane at Grand Paris
Since May 2018, there have been ten Liebherr 1000 EC-H 40 High-Top tower cranes with very high lifting capacities on the construction sites of the Grand Paris Express
Streamlining Pipeline Laying
An MB-500 drum cutter helps in laying of new pipes for water pipeline in a city centre where roads are only two metre wide.
Biggest is the Best
Patel Infrastructure acquired the world's largest concrete paver from Wirtgen Group. The 18.75 m full paving width paver is currently working at the Vadodara-Kim Expressway project.
Schwing Stetter India supports migrant workers
In an effort to protect the migrant workers during the lockdown and prevent a massive exodus to their respective states, Schwing Stetter India (SSI) has taken complete responsibility for the health and well being of its migrant workforce during this lockdown.
Our vision of ‘Always Better’ goes beyond traditional thinking
With business in more than 120 countries and direct presence in 28 countries, Elgi Equipments is consolidating its presence in global market with innovative products and services.
Schwing Stetter India supports migrant workers amidst COVID-19 lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the migrant workers working in Tamil Nadu?s industrial facilities. As most factories are grinding to a halt, millions of such workers are left vulnerable.
Construction equipment technology has come a long way
The need to execute challenging projects within stipulated timelines will further strengthen the mechanisation process in construction.
Paving to Perfection
The projects planned in roads, highways and expressways under the National Infrastructure Pipeline for the next five years will drive the demand for pavers during the period.
Our crawler cranes are loaded with safety features
Action Construction Equipment (ACE) offers customers all the options in crawler cranes like the standard machine for lifting and erection jobs or with features of single/double-line free fall for usage in the piling activity.
Advance BIM for rail on WDFC
Using a multidiscipline portfolio of Bentley applications, L&T was able to conceptualise, design, and construct the project in a timely manner.
Driving Construction of New Istanbul Airport
The power of the Wirtgen Group is driving the construction of the biggest airport in the world: plants and machines from Wirtgen, V?gele, Hamm and Benninghoven are playing a vital part in the construction of the "New Istanbul Airport".
KEMROC Cutter Attachments: Innovation Continued
After the sale of brand Erkat and the drum cutter business to Atlas Copco in 2017, the company was rechristened as KEMROC Spezialmaschinen GmbH.
We are a preferred automation partner for market leaders
B&R India has established seven offices in major cities of India and has expanded its Pune office space to match the growth.
Turn to Digital and Automation
Digitalisation, automation, analytics, predictive maintenance, etc are the present day solutions to make the fleet agile and sweat.
BETTER road rehabilitation WITH COLD MILLING
Cold milling is one of the first measures taken when a roadway or traffic area needs to be rehabilitated.
Trenchless equipment market is growing at 20 per cent
There is abundant scope for applying trenchless technology for various projects and initiatives in India. T Ramesh, Country Head, Vermeer India, elaborates on the market opportunities and the company's plans for the market.
On Sustainable Growth
The portable air compressor market is growing consistently in the past couple of years, which is to continue in the coming years as well with most of the application markets are picking up.
MINI EQUIPMENT have huge growth opportunities IN INDIA
Bobcat is a global leader in compact construction equipment, having a wider portfolio of equipment on offer.
Show of Innovations
With 614,000 sq m of space, about 3,700 exhibitors from 63 countries and more than 620,000 visitors from over 200 countries, the largest bauma ever held was once again a bauma filled with records.
Skid-steer Loaders in Rural Road Construction
With the help of various attachments, Bobcat Skid-steer loaders provide cost-effective solution in rural road construction.
Compact and Fuel-efficient
Three Liebherr R 920 crawler excavators have been working successfully in a South African mine.
bauma Innovation Award 2019 recognises top performers
Five companies and one university received the bauma Innovation Award 2019 for the best technical innovation in their respective category.
Digital technology for mobile equipment is in transition
B&R Industrial Automation offers high-performance and technologically advanced products and solutions to construction and off-highway equipment OEMs.
ELGi unveils air-compressor for granite, marble mining operations
ELGi Equipments unveiled a brand new trolley-mounted compressor model - PG75E-12.5 at the 10th edition of India Stone Mart 2019, in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
We are laying more emphasis on exports
This bauma, Action Construction Equipment (ACE) launched a whole series of innovative cranes; among them is the NX360o model, which as the company claims, will not be found anywhere in the world.
Mahindra launches new motor grader
Mahindra & Mahindra announced expansion of its road construction equipment with the launch of another Motor Grader -
"Trenchless technology is becoming more prominent"
Vermeer is in the business of trenchless technology for three decades and over the period, has developed advanced technologies to handle different challenging projects.
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.
New Growth Avenues
Warehousing segment in India is evolving fast and is moving towards palletised loads which can be stored at heights.