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Revolutionising the Indian Construction Industry

Revolutionising the Indian Construction Industry

"ELGi sees growth in vacuum technology market."

Rakesh Rao spoke to Dr Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, and Anvar Jay Varadaraj, Chief Operating Officer, of Elgi Equipments, to know more about the company鈥檚 future plans and industry trends.

HD Hyundai is moving towards Industry 4.0

Rajiv Chaturvedi, Vice President, HD Hyundai Construction 每日吃瓜

Hoist & Winch is pillar of support in overhead crane project

The design and installation by Hoist & Winch of replacement end carriages for two overhead cranes reached its conclusion recently with the end user expressing complete satisfaction in the outcome.

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

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

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.

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 鈥� OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), BKT Tires, speaks on the key trends currently shaping the mining industry

Our crane designs embrace digitalisation and automation

Neeraj Waghela, Head of Product Development, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India), speaks on what sets their cranes apart from the competitors.

Hoist & Winch is pillar of support in overhead crane project

Hoist & Winch offers lifting equipment refurbishment and rectification services

Kobelco Construction 每日吃瓜 launches SK80 excavator

The mid-category excavator cements Kobelco鈥檚 position as a 鈥楾rue Solution Provider鈥�

Revolutionising Asphalt Production

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

India鈥檚 CE market is growing rapidly due to urbanisation

KYB Conmat, one of the leading global concrete equipment manufacturers, produces concrete batching plants, paving machines, pumps, transit mixers, and self-loading mixers. Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Marketing, KYB Conmat, speaks on the recent innovations and advancements in their product line.

OEMs are preferring radial tyres in the mining segment

Bridgestone India offers premium range of commercial and industrial tyres for all types of terrain and vehicles. Rohit Mathur, Head Strategy, OTR and Communications, Bridgestone India, speaks on the current state of OTR tyre manufacturing industry in India.

Innovation is one of the key pillars of our company.鈥�

Persevering on the path of progress since its inception in 1997, Trident has been the specialist in design, development and distribution of industrial tyres and tracks. Shyam Gyanani, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Trident International, speaks on the current state of OTR tyre manufacturing industry in India.

Recent crane designs incorporate automation from the past few years

Neeraj Waghela, Head 芒鈧�鈥� Product Development, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India), speaks on what sets the company芒鈧�鈩�s cranes apart from competitors in terms of design, functionality, and performance.

The end goal is to have a fully autonomous grader

Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, Arx Mining and Construction Equipment

Changing the future of construction

In construction, machine learning can help project engineers, supervisors, and everyone else involved in a project

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

BKR Prasad, General Manager 芒鈧�鈥� Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

The demand for concrete equipment is on the rise.

K Sunil Kumar, President, Infrastructure Equipments, Sunbeam Generator

We anticipate continued growth in the coming FY

Vijay Kumbhani, Director Business Development, Kaushik Engineering Works

R&D is crucial for staying ahead of market trends

Gajanan V Gandhe, Country Lead and Vice President, Dana India Sandeep Khullar, Executive Director, Off Highway & Commercial Vehicle, Dana India

In 1 cu m concrete mixers, we have 50-60% market share

Prashanth Kumar, Executive Director, Sicoma Mixers India

Goodyear shedding off-road tyre business in shakeup

As part of a strategic overhaul to improve profitability, Goodyear Tire and Rubber said that the company will sell its off-the-road equipment tyre business, along with its chemical business and its Dunlop brand.

We are also growing in the concrete pump segment

KYB Conmat, with over 13 years of experience in the industry, is one of India芒鈧�鈩�s leading manufacturers of concrete equipment and holds a top three position in most segments, including batching plants, paving machines, transit mixers, and self-loading mixers. Kalpesh Soni, Vice President 芒鈧�鈥� Marketing, KYB Conmat, speaks on how his company is hearing up for Excon 2023.

We are actively focusing on digital solutions and telematics

In this insightful interview, Wayne Van Antwerpen, Group Crusher Technology Product Manager, Terex Material Processing, discusses the complex landscape of product development in the crushing industry. Wayne sheds light on how innovation, adaptability to regional needs, and sustainability are shaping the future of Terex Material Processing.

We芒鈧�鈩�re also moving towards fully electric machines

In the bustling world of crushing and screening machinery, Terex India stands as a prominent player. We sat down with Neil Robinson, Product and Applications Manager, Powerscreen, to discuss their approach to the Indian market and their commitment to delivering efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced solutions.

The Indian excavator market stands at around 25,000 machines

During the recently-held JCB Excavator Day in Pune, Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the current market share of excavators in the Indian construction equipment industry and JCB芒鈧�鈩�s position within it.

Concrete equipment sector has been quick to embrace advanced tech.芒鈧�聺

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

TACKLERS is on its way to becoming a global brand

Nirag Chokshi, Managing Partner, Techno Industries, shares insights on the market for material handling equipment in India.

We were the pioneers to introduce hydraulic presses in India

Soham Panchal, Director, OPEX, Neptune India, speaks on the various products and solutions offered by the company.

The concrete equipment sector has been quick to embrace advanced technologies

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

芒鈧�艙We work very closely with mining companies.芒鈧�聺

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

Technology penetration in mine planning is still lower in India

Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, speaks on the challenges facing in the mining equipment market in India, and the ways to address them.

Gmmco: A one-stop solution provider

Customers look to Gmmco to offer complete solutions be it new equipment, used equipment, rental, buyback, tailor-made product support solutions, etc.

Our solutions increase efficiency reduce carbon footprint

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

The market for hoists has increased by 25 to 30% this year

PV Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest Engineering Equipment, speaks on the segments that are driving the demand for MHEs in India.

芒鈧�艙We are coming up with new joint ventures & tie-ups.芒鈧�聺

Niraj Shah, Managing Director, Kaushik Engineering Works, speaks on the various challenges faced in the construction equipment sector.

In comparison to other mining markets, India lags behind

Sujeet Kumar, Business Line Manager - Surface Division, Epiroc Mining India, speaks on the outlook on the mining industry in India, and the importance of sustainability in mining.

Future growth will be greater in the Indian market

Amit Nangre, Executive Director, SIT PTC India, shares information on how the company芒鈧�鈩�s products are helping the OEMs.

Despite the Covid threats, we expanded by more than 20%

Biman Banerjee, Senior Manager, Branded Sales, Mallcom India, speaks on tackling the competition from Chinese companies

Future growth will be greater in the Indian market

Amit Nangre, Executive Director, SIT PTC India, shares information on how the company芒鈧�鈩�s products are helping the OEMs.

In comparison to other mining markets, India lags behind

Sujeet Kumar, Business Line Manager - Surface Division, Epiroc Mining India, speaks on the automation which is evolving in the mining industry.

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

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

We provide customised screening media solutions across any applications

Mohammed Hussain Khan, Managing Director, Flexiflow Industries, speaks on the latest products and solutions offered by the company for the Indian market.

Sany Bharat inagurates state-of-the-art facility in Kolkata

Expanding their footprint by strengthening presence in the country

We provide customised screening media solutions across any applications

Mohammed Hussain Khan, Managing Director, Flexiflow Industries, speaks on the latest products and solutions offered by the company for the Indian market.

The Concrete Advantage!

The concrete equipment market is expected to rise on account of anticipated growth in the construction industry, increasing FDIs, and the rising number of smart city projects in the country.

Our focus is on digitisation

Axle Shaft India is one of the leading manufacturers, suppliers, and exporters of a wide range of industrial products. The vast product line of the company is inclusive of chisel lock pins, excavator pins, rock breaker chisels, through bolts, agricultural shafts, excavator bushes, spline shafts and automotive axle shafts.

India offers a huge opportunity for the growth of the CE industry

Ammann is a world-leading supplier of mixing plants, machines and services to the construction industry with core expertise in road building and transportation infrastructure. Anand Sundaresan, Managing Director, Ammann India, speaks on the various technological display during Excon.

Gmmco: A one-stop solution provider

Established in 1967, Gmmco is part of the $2.8 billion diversified CK Birla Group. Gmmco is a priority Caterpillar dealer for south, central and western India selling mining, construction and energy equipment to customers including CIL, SCCL, and other state-owned enterprises. Gmmco offers a one-stop solution shop for all industrial requirements.

Rise in steel and commodity prices has increased input cost

Anand Sundaresan Managing Director, Ammann India

The revolution in mining

While many technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, drones, etc. already being used in the mining industry, advanced automation and Industrial IoT can solve the industry's challenges at the core.

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.

Battery vehicles are now trending in the market

Today India is one of the fastest-growing economies 鈥� power consumption and steel are prime indicators of growth, and are having a northward trend hence the demand for minerals and metals both are growing in India.

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

WOLFFKRAN first saddle jib crane

According to the European Architectural Barometre, every third construction project in Europe uses prefabricated parts. A trend with significant implications for the tower crane industry calling for higher capacity cranes.

Keeping up with industry trends

Despite slowdown in the automotive industry, all the leading manufacturers of tippers and trucks have transitioned to BS-VI emission standards.

Manitowoc to showcase new product strength at The Utility Expo

Manitowoc will display three of its strongest new offerings for the utilities market at The Utility Expo this year: the National Crane NBT60XL boom truck; the NBT45-2, a compact 45-tonne model from its new NBT40-2 Series; and the Grove GHC110 telescoping crawler crane that just launched in July.

Manitowoc to showcase new product strength at The Utility Expo

Two new National Crane models 鈥� the NBT60XL and the NBT45-2 鈥� will anchor the Manitowoc booth in Louisville, Kentucky.

Eicher鈥檚 heavy-duty truck range focuses heavily on uptime

VE Commercial vehicles is known to offer a robust product portfolio in the heavy-duty range, starting from 18.5T to 55T and Pro 3019, Pro 6028T, Pro 6028TM, Pro 6048 and 8035XM are some of our best performing models in this segment.

Tata Motors bags order of 115 ambulances from Gujarat govt

Tata Motors won the bid for the order under the Government e-Marketplace, and the vehicles are designed for patient transport as per AIS 125 Part 1. Tata Motors will phase-wise supply the remaining 90 ambulance shells, as per the contract.

More options than ever

Attachments for construction equipment allow the base machine to do multiple tasks on a job site. There are several distinct types of heavy construction equipment, each with its own set of uses.

bauma CONEXPO India Cancelled!

bauma CONEXPO India is a melting pot of knowledge, deals and networking. We explores what the cancellation of this year鈥檚 edition means for the industry.

Technological upgrades are perennial part of CE industry: Sandeep Mathur of CASE

Sandeep Mathur, Brand Leader, CASE India, speaks on the current scenario of motor graders in India, and the upcoming digital technologies in motor graders.

Manitowoc launches new National Crane NBT60XL boom truck

Manitowoc has introduced its latest National Crane product: the NBT60XL.

Mecalac swing loader transforms mobility

With the unique ability to pivot its bucket 90 degrees to either side, the AS1600 represent a departure from traditional wheel loader design for superior performance on any jobsite

AVEVA, Axonify jointly deliver first AI-enabled microlearning solution to Industry 4.0 customers

AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, announced that it has strategically partnered with Axonify, a rapidly growing B2B SaaS company and a leader in the microlearning space, to offer adaptive AI-microlearning powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of AVEVA Unified Learning.

Coal Mining Made Easy

Indonesian contractor PT Bangun Olah Sarana Sukses is using A60H articulated haulers and EC480DL crawler excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment to save cost and increase efficiency at its coal mining site in East Kalimantan.

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.

Accessing New Heights

The use of aerial work platforms in India is still to gather momentum, in spite of the growing construction and urban infrastructure development. Increased awareness on safety among the end-users and a growing rental market are expected to drive the market in future.

SDLG crowns winners of first skills competition in Asia

After six months of intense trials across Asia, SDLG has crowned the three winners of its first competition on machine service skills in the region.

Mobilising Growth

Pushing Growth

Motor grader market has seen growing in the past couple of years with applications spreading into rural road projects as well as in highways.

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.

Demand for digital solutions in construction is rising fast

For over 35 years, Trimble has created unique products that help customers grow their business. Its portfolio includes over 1,100 patents and is growing.

Penetrating into more OEMs will be key

One pathbreaking offering: Being a hose only company, we do not become competitors to our customers. So I think the customers prefer us and we are getting a good response from the market also.

Getting more out of equipment fleet

The story of the Indian construction industry is changing faster than ever, with influx of multiple projects and participation of various smaller contractors contributing significantly and walking shoulder-to-shoulder with the big mainstream contractors.

India has great potential in mining

The mining market in India is growing, but at a slower pace compared to other industry segments due to stringent regulations and environment related challenges.

Access Hire Middle East invests in JLG machines

Access Hire Middle East, a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Group Australia, has taken delivery of 73 JLG boom lifts with a further 34 on order that will be available for rent from its location in Dubai.

PROVIDING Quality and Timeliness

Rana Builders sets itself apart from competitors by meeting tight deadlines and delivering quality mix in the process.

Pushing Boundaries

With the demand for excavators growing in the market, OEMs are introducing new features to further improve the efficiency and productivity of the machines, helping in quick and qualitative project execution.

XCMG launches global loader operator competition in Kazakhstan

XCMG, the world?s leading construction machinery manufacturer, has kicked off its third global loader operator competition in Almaty, Kazakhstan. As many as18 operators from across the country competed by completing a series of tasks and precision manoeuvers on XCMG?s V Series platform loader.

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.

All Set to Leapfrog

From a position of being number seven currently, ELGi Equipments aims to become the second largest compressor manufacturer globally, in a decade. The Indian compressor giant is well on its way. A report based on the facility visit and interaction with the management.

We expect more footfalls this year

We see the market for construction and construction equipment to be booming at the moment due to the government impetus to infrastructure, power plants etc. This has also resulted in a corresponding boom in underground and surface heavy civil engineering projects.

Access market for new machines has grown by 24 per cent

Although there has been an increase in awareness of the use of access equipment for safe and productive work at heights, compared to matured markets of Europe, the US, South America, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, Japan, South Korea and China the growth in India has been dismal and nowhere close to its potential.

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.

Linear Technology for a Perfect Surface Finish

Australia's largest manufacturer of rotary shank cutting tools, Sutton Tools, has gained market share in the highly competitive aerospace industry by producing superior tools using the linear motor technology on ANCA's MX7.

Top Driver Contest 2017

SDLG's Top Driver contest is underway in Russia as 2017 marks the second year the global competition is being held in the country.

Technology can grow in leaps and bounds

In the earthmoving equipment segment, we have a range of equipment - from wheel loaders to excavators, tunnelling excavators, bulldozers, and material handlers. Our wheel loaders are offered from 5 tonne payload and above capacity.

In Race for Swedish Steel Prize 2017

JMG Cranes has been named a finalist for the Swedish Steel Prize 2017 for developing the MC 580, a new pick and carry crane that is best in class, with a high payload and an easy to transport design.

Back on Growth Path

Given its versatility and mobility, backhoe loader finds great use at almost every construction site, both urban and rural India. This multi-purpose machine continues to perform a variety of tasks at sites and is used for digging, dosing, levelling and lifting activities.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017

The five-day international exhibition on construction industry held in Las Vegas during March 7-11, 2017 recorded around 128,000 attendees, including around 26,000 international attendees.

CP sells 75th CPS 500-175 compressor in Ranchi

JMB Infra Sales & Services, the authorised distributor of Chicago Pneumatic portable compressors in Ranchi (Jharkhand), has marked the sale of its 75th CPS 500-175 portable compressor in a special handing over ceremony

Chicago Pneumatic sells 75th CPS 500-175 portable compressor in Ranchi

JMB Infra Sales & Services, the authorised distributor of Chicago Pneumatic portable compressors in Ranchi (Jharkhand), has marked the sale of its 75th CPS 500-175 portable compressor in a special handing over ceremony to one of its customers. Designed and manufactured in Pune, the efficient and robust CPS 500-175 was introduced to the Ranchi region in July 2014. It accommodates

JNK Lifters buys Liebherr mobile crane

Crane rental company JNK Lifters based in Mumbai took delivery of a new LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane at the Bauma Conexpo India construction machinery trade show. The high lifting capacity of the 5-axle machine and its VarioBase? variable support base with the main criteria behind the purchase. This new Liebherr crane sees JNK Lifters expand its mobile crane range significantly upwards.

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.

Reaching New Heights in Demolition

Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has launched its EC480E HR high reach demolition machine in Australia and is receiving positive feedback for the unit?s versatility, which delivers a complete demolition solution in a single machine.

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.

JNK Lifters buys Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane

Crane rental company JNK Lifters based in Mumbai took delivery of a new LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane at the Bauma Conexpo India construction machinery trade show.