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Indian MHE market rapidly shifting to tier II and III cities

Manojit Acharya, Director 鈥� 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.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader

A track loader is the one machine that can do it all 鈥� clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more 鈥� even in tough or slick ground conditions.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973

A track loader is the one machine that can do it all 鈥� clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more 鈥� even in tough or slick ground conditions. The new Cat庐 973 track loader combines unmatched versatility with up to 10 per cent better fuel efficiency, more productivity, cab improvements, and optional Payload technology. The 275 hp (205 kW) crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 lb (29,892 kg) and replaces the 973K worldwide. It joins the 953 (160 hp/119 kW) and 963 (202 hp/151 kW) in the Cat track loader line.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973

New 973 rounds out updated CAT脗庐 track loader lineup

BPE inks 3 major int芒鈧劉l collaborations脗聽

BPE inks three major joint ventures, to become a major player in the S.E Asia

BPE collaborates with China and Vietnam for int芒鈧劉l projects

BPE collaborates with China and Vietnam for international projects

Our solutions increase efficiency reduce carbon footprint

Manojit Acharya, Managing Director, Jungheinrich India, speaks on the company芒鈧劉s approach towards environmental sustainability.

Liebherr flat-top crane at work on Mont Blanc

The crane needs to be compatible with the helicopter's load capacity

Rhenus expands presence in Indian logistics industry

The Rhenus Group, as a global logistics service provider, has expanded its warehousing footprint by launching two new multi-user chemical warehouses in Jamalpur (Gurugram) and Bhiwandi (Mumbai).

Rhenus expands its presence in Indian logistics industry

The company will be launching two new multi-user chemical warehouses in Jamalpur (Gurugram) and Bhiwandi (Mumbai).

Lifting up!

The hoist market is expected to grow at a CAGR of up to 7.3 per cent till 2025.

Linde launches new C-MATIC robotic trucks

Germany-based Linde Material Handling is adding the new C-MATIC robotic trucks that can handle maximum loads of 600, 1,000, and 1,500 kg faster and more agilely than previous models.

Liebherr smallest truck-mounted concrete pump

Liebherr Group launched its smallest truck-mounted concrete city pump at World of Concrete, the THP 80-LP, designed to easily maneuver residential and urban job sites with limited space.

Automate point-to-point pile driving with Vermeer PD10

Vermeer's new PD10R drill, introduced at The Utility Expo and directed at solar installation contractors, now can be outfitted with point-to-point automated machine positioning technology.

JLG introduces two new scissor lifts

JLG Industries Inc, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, has introduced two new rough terrain and electric rough-terrain scissor lifts, the RT4069 and RT4769, that can reach 40 and 47 feet and carry up to 800 pounds, respectively.

JLG introduces two new scissor lifts

The two new rough terrain and electric rough-terrain scissor lifts, the RT4069 and RT4769, can reach 40 and 47 feet and carry up to 800 pounds, respectively.

Combilift鈥檚 60,000th truck delivered

The Irish manufacturer Combilift recently marked a further milestone when its 60,000th unit came off the production lines at the company HQ in Monaghan and was shipped to the other side of the world.

Combilift鈥檚 60,000th truck delivered

The Irish manufacturer Combilift recently marked a further milestone when its 60,000th unit came off the production lines at the company HQ in Monaghan and was shipped to the other side of the world.

Trimble releases Tekla 2021 Structural BIM Software Solutions

Trimble introduced the latest versions of its Tekla庐 software solutions for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management鈥擳ekla Structures 2021, Tekla Structural Designer 2021, Tekla Tedds 2021 and Tekla PowerFab 2021.

New Skyjack SJ9664 RT lift reaches 7 storeys

The new Skyjack SJ9664 RT is a 70-foot working height rough-terrain model with the ability to reach seven storeys. 鈥淲e looked at products that were offered within a traditional range and products that are more specialized with higher platform heights but with much higher acquisition costs,鈥� says Corey Connolly, Skyjack product manager.

Trimble releases Tekla 2021 Structural BIM Software Solutions

New Tekla software features and enhancements continue to power data-driven, collaborative and connected workflows across all project phases.聽

MLC100-1 Racks up 2,500 Faultless Hours

On tunneling projects, there are two critical pieces of equipment: one is the tunnel boring machine, the other is the crane. If either of them goes down, the job effectively comes to a standstill. So, when Triad Engineering & Contracting (Triad) had to select a crawler crane for a large tunnel build there was only one choice: Manitowoc.

Talbert Manufacturing offers 55-ton travelling axle trailer

Talbert Manufacturing offers the 5553TA travelling axle trailer for optimum versatility and productivity

Terex MPS launches MJ55 jaw module

Terex MPS has introduced the MJ55 modular jaw crusher, designed for large quarries or contractors that want a stationary type design without the complexity of a normal stick-built plant.

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鈥檚 plans for the Indian market.

Terex MPS launches MJ55 jaw module

Terex MPS has introduced the MJ55 modular jaw crusher, designed for large quarries or contractors that want a stationary type design without the complexity of a normal stick-built plant.

Terex MPS launches MJ55 jaw module

Terex MPS has introduced the MJ55 modular jaw crusher, designed for large quarries or contractors that want a stationary type design without the complexity of a normal stick-built plant.

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.

We are displaying automatic handling systems this year

Columbia Machine Engineering, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Columbia Machine Inc, USA, specialises in the manufacture and supply of concrete product solutions to a variety of industries in India and several countries throughout Asia and Africa.

Everest enters high-speed CNC rebar processing machines

Indian market has huge demand for high-speed rebar processing centres. Everest Engineering Equipment has entered into a dealership agreement with TYF Machinery China, a pioneer in high quality

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.

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.

Scaling New Heights

An anticipated growth in high-rise constructions is going to drive the demand for advanced construction hoists in the coming years.

End-to-end supply-chain solution

Gati helped an automotive customer to design a Unique Storage Solutions along with redesigning its material flow for a distribution warehouse which handles a variety of pallet types, SKUs and operation.

SAFE LOAD MOVEMENT

Hoist trolleys from JD Neuhaus provide safe movement of load in various industries

National Crane makes tractor-mounted boom truck

The primary application for this machine will be oil field applications, but it will also be viable for everyday taxi crane service.

Poised for growth

Bulk material handling systems are mainly used in coal and mineral processing applications, ports for handling bulk cargo, food processing, sand, gravel, etc. Conveyor systems are the majorly used bulk material handling equipment.

3D Smart Camera

The new 3D smart camera from ifm electronic designed for mobile applications is the first 3D sensor system with integrated additional 2D camera. The overlay function allows to show obstacles and display warnings, symbols and even complex drawings in real time.

New Growth Avenues

Warehousing segment in India is evolving fast and is moving towards palletised loads which can be stored at heights.

Best Practices in Warehouse Utilisation

Warehousing operations are becoming more complex and challenging with respect to the space availability and its optimum utilisation. Asim Behera explains more on the best practices in this direction.

Optimum space utilisation

Heavy-duty motorised racking solution offered by Kompress (India) helped its client from pharmaceutical business to use maximum space to store a large number of pallets in controlled atmosphere.

Intelligent Technologies

A skyscraper or super-tall building is usually characterised as a landmark in a city. For smooth construction of these structures, it is necessary to have experts who can manage technologies from material to maintenance, and apply them to work.

Innovations in Warehousing

Warehousing industry in India needs innovative approach to achieve improved efficiency. Asim Behera explains more on the current scenario and the importance of advanced innovative warehousing solutions to meet the emerging demands.

Avvashya CCI Logistics starts operations at Bhiwandi warehouse

Avvashya CCI Logistics (ACCI), a subsidiary company of Allcargo Logistics Ltd, started operations at its new warehouse in Bhiwandi. The state-of-the-art warehouse is located at the Renaissance Logistics Park, WB-09 Bhiwandi. A part of the warehouse, up to 2500 pallet position, is dedicated for Clariant, a multinational specialty chemicals company and rest for other customers.

Warehousing Equipment Aiming New Heights

Driven by the growth of various industry segments such as FMCG, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages and e-tailing, logistics distribution hubs and clusters are mushrooming in all major parts of the country.

More engines of growth needed

Off-Highway Research reports a turnaround in the global construction equipment (CE) market, which is expected to grow 16 per cent this year.

Leader in Vertical Reach Equipment

Considering a major shift from conventional and unsafe builder hoists to safer and reliable hoists, Spartan has been at the forefront to ban the unsafe builder hoists from the beginning.

Women Forklift Drivers

Godrej Material Handling business of Godrej & Boyce concluded the training of its first batch of women forklift drivers. In 2011, the company under its CSR strategy called 'Good and Green' had launched Godrej Disha to ensure employability for one million youth that will enhance their earning potential.

Providing Rock-solid Reliability

Three SDLG LG958L wheel loaders have racked up almost 2,000 operational hours in four months at a quarry in Qatar. The site is owned by Doha-based contracting company Al Maram International, which uses crushing and screening equipment to reduce and sort limestone, primarily for asphalt applications for its customers.

On A High!

High-rise construction is catching up momentum with more and more sky scrapers of 300 m and above are coming up in India. With these high-rise constructions, Indian construction industry is gradually moving towards the next level of technology which has necessitated the use of new and improved construction equipment to meet the demand of safe and quality construction.

Disruptive Concrete Equipment Technologies Emerging

Off late, there have been numerous disruptive technologies and equipment concepts introduced to Indian markets. Earlier most of these were only available to highly developed countries like USA or European Union where mechanisation and process integration has been of essence, to counter act lack of adequate manpower.

Women Forklift Drivers

Godrej Material Handling business of Godrej & Boyce concluded the training of its first batch of women forklift drivers. In 2011, the company under its CSR strategy called ?Good and Green? had launched Godrej Disha to ensure employability for one million youth that will enhance their earning potential

Product SHOWCASE

BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2016 was the right platform for the exhibitors to unveil their cutting-edge products, technologies and solutions. Many exhibitors launched their new technologies and products at the expo, while others showcased their industry leading solutions.

We have launched five important products in all categories

KYB-Conmat caters to concrete production, concrete conveying, concrete transportation, concrete pumping, concrete laying and building construction.

Equipment Selection | INFORMED DECISIONS

Modern construction and mining activities in India need to be expedited with utmost focus on the highest possible productivity, operational excellence, emission compliance, safety and best-of-class economy. Over the past decade, the market for such equipment has substantially matured resulting in the equipment selectors mooting innovative and prudent ideas while selecting the most suitable equipment fleets commensurate to their company objectives and philosophies.

Mtandt Adds Innovative Products

The Mtandt Group endured its qualitative growth path in 2016, despite of weakness and volatility in exchange rates, markets and an uncertain global economy.

Air-operated Hoists Provide Safe Solution

The J D Neuhaus Profi TI range of air-operated hoists incorporate many years of design and development, and have successfully proved their versatility and reliability following installations within a wide range of light, medium and heavy duty industrial workplaces.

Fully Mobile Clinching Tools

Avlock International India offers ClinchMaster MX4, a high-performance, yet low weight cordless clincher.

Keeping Subway Project on Track

A challenging underground rail project outside the South Korean capital Seoul is due to open on schedule in 2018, thanks to the consistency, manoeuverability and fuel efficiency of the ECR235E from Volvo CE

The current Union Budget will spur rural demand and infrastructure growth

The warehouse market in India is growing faster than the GDP. It will continue to grow at a CAGR of 12-13 per cent in the coming years and is largely dominated by unorganised sector (90 per cent).

Material Handling: Meteoric Rise

Modern warehousing and inter modal logistics industry initiatives in India, have redefined how business is conducted in the country in most industry sectors as well as its geographic regions.

Safe Hoists and Platforms

Spartan has introduced hoists and platforms with a greater emphasis on safety and technology. Vikram Mehta elaborates on the innovations from Spartan.

Safety in Construction Hoists

PV Ramdev elaborates on the safety features associated with construction hoists.Construction hoist, popularly known as Passenger and Material (PM) Hoist, is used for transporting men and materials during high-rise construction vertically to heights up to 821 m - Burz Al Khalifa at Dubai is currently the tallest tower in the world and there are reports that Bechtel has been awarded an ambitious contract by Saudi Arabia to design a still taller tower.

KYB-Conmat Launches Rack & Pinion Construction Elevator

KYB-Conmat launched rack and pinion construction elevator at Excon 2015. The new rack and pinion elevator range of KYB-Conmat fit in all type of industrial and construction applications.

Controlling at Heights

Control technology is the brain of construction machines. PV Ramdev elaborates on the importance of using reliable control technology in tower cranes and passenger hoists.

KYB-Conmat launches rack & pinion construction elevator

KYB-Conmat launched rack and pinion construction elevator at Excon 2015. The new rack and pinion elevator range of KYB-Conmat fit in all type of industrial and construction applications.

Safety and Productivity at Heights

With the projects are going taller, demand for safe and productive vertical reach equipment is on the rise. Working at height has always been associated with a risk factor.

Outlook 2016 Positive

IMF economists predict 7.9 per cent GDP growth for India in 2016, subject to continuity of investments in infrastructure and implementation of significant commercial reforms like GST

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

Customized excavator helps Indonesian steel plant hit close to 100% recycling

Nine Volvo CE machines, including a specially adapted excavator, have helped a steel producer in Cilegon, Indonesia recycle over 97% of the waste material from its steel-making process. In the two years since the machines arrived the customer is reporting excellent success.

?Bearings? for Long Life

India is set to be one of the biggest manufacturing hubs in the world, within the next few years. What does this entail for the bearing industry? Will ?Make in India? campaign boost the industry? According to Hrishikesh Kulkarni, Business Head - Drives and Off-highway, Industrial Market, SKF India the government?s call for ?Make In India? has sent out positive cues to the global manufacturing community.

Safety in Construction Hoist

Safety is paramount in construction equipment and their users. Following the international trend of according utmost importance to safety consciousness lead by DuPont and others many reputed Indian companies like L&T, HCC, etc.

Mining Growth

India is on track to overtake the US as the second-largest coal consumer after China this decade. India wants to more than double coal output to 1.5 billion tonne by 2020. The central government has already taken specific actions including e-auctions of coal blocks; 28 blocks are already allocated and more blocks to be e-auctioned soon.

Manganese Steel Castings

Meena Cast is a manufacturer of manganese steel castings by lost wax process in high manganese steel, and alloy steel. The company turns out products like mill-ball

Emerging Trends

Introduction of GST, more focus on palletisation, and expected opening up of retail segment are expected to boost the demand for forklifts.

Manganese steel castings

Meena Cast manufactures manganese steel casting by the lost wax process in high manganese steel and alloy steel.

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