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India’s 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.
Volvo CE sets gold standard in safe demolition
Teams up with PK Unique Projects for a landmark demolition project with its EC750DUHR Excavator
BKT’s Advanced Tyre Solutions for Mining at 17th IMME
Balkrishna Industries (BKT), a leading global force in the Off-Highway tyre market and an Indian multinational group, has announced its participation in the 17th edition of the International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME).
BKT’s Advanced Tyre Solutions for Mining at 17th IMME
This event will be held from October 23 to 26, 2024 at the Science City Exhibition Ground in Kolkata.
Enhancing Efficiency and Safety
Telehandlers have emerged as indispensable equipment in India’s burgeoning infrastructure and industrial sectors, offering versatility, efficiency, and safety in material handling operations.
Nayara Energy investing Rs 70 mn in ethanol expansion
Nayara Energy, a prominent player in the Indian energy sector, is embarking on a significant expansion journey with plans to establish two new ethanol plants at an investment of Rs 70 million.
Driving Innovation
OTR tyre innovation is transforming India’s mining and construction industries.
The growth trend of radial tyres in OTR has been steadily rising
BKT Tires is one of the leading manufacturers in the off-highway tyre market, specialising in the manufacture of tyres for agricultural, industrial and OTR vehicles. Ashok P Chhajer, Sr. General Manager – OE Sales, (Domestic), Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the key challenges and opportunities in the market
CAT Releases Largest Track Loader: The 973
Caterpillar Inc. has unveiled its latest groundbreaking addition to the construction equipment market: the 973, which stands as the largest track loader available in the industry.
BOMAG’s Next-Gen CR 1030 T2 Highway Paver
BOMAG, a leading name in road construction equipment, has recently revealed its latest innovations in the form of the CR 1030 T2 highway paver and an upgraded screed.
Beyond the Dust
The market for construction equipment filters is influenced by global economic conditions, as construction activity often correlates with economic growth.
Sany opens its state-of-the-art facility in Pune
Strengthens presence in Maharashtra
CEAT expands truck service hub footprint in India
CEAT Limited has announced the inauguration of its largest truck service hub in Gandhidham.
Our solutions increase efficiency reduce carbon footprint
Manojit Acharya, Managing Director, Jungheinrich India, speaks on the company’s approach towards environmental sustainability.
Automation at the Forefront
Companies use automated material handling equipment because it increases productivity and reduces waste, which results in significant cost savings.
The Versatile Workhorse
Telehandlers can perform a wide range of tasks in various industries.
We are one of the front runners in embracing cutting-edge tech
Mukul Dixit, Director – Sales & Marketing, speaks on the role of technology in the motor grader industry, and how is Caterpillar leveraging this technology to benefit its customers.
Powering Machines
Automation and industrialisation are major drivers of demand for hydraulic motors in India.
Entering an era of transformation
Off-the-road tyre manufacturers and suppliers are facing brand-new difficulties as a result of technological advancements and evolving end-user needs that are pushing the market into uncharted terrain.
Spectacular showcase from Terex India at bauma CONEXPO
Terex India successfully unveiled eight new products for the Indian market
We introduce around 80- 90 new products every year
Ashok Chhajer, Senior General Manager – OE Sales, BKT Tires, speaks on the current market size of OTR tyres for the mining segment in India, and outlook on the OTR tyre market beyond 2022.
Improving efficiency
Hydraulic motors are among the most commonly used motors across a wide range of industries.
“We will be launching 63-inch tyres for the Indian market.”
Tractors and earthmoving equipment are the major demand drivers of OTR tyres,” says Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), Balkrishna Industries (BKT).
Demand for reliable material handling products is fast growing
Deepak Shetty of JCB India speaks on the market for telehandlers in India
Demand for reliable material handling products is fast growing
Deepak Shetty of JCB India speaks on the market for telehandlers in India
ACOPOS P3: At home anywhere in the world
B&R servo drives support all common power supply systems worldwide.
B&R servo drive now more resistant
The compact B&R servo drive is suitable for use in aggressive atmospheric environments and at temperatures as low as -25°C. The electronics of the ACOPOS P3 are protected from external influences by a special coating as standard, making the servo drive even more resistant.
Increasing Productivity
The global hydraulic motors market is expected to witness a CAGR of over 4.5 per cent, during the forecast period, 2020-2025.
Deepak Shetty of JCB: We have pioneered integration of digital tech in our machines
In an exclusive interaction with ÿճԹ, Deepak Shetty, CEO and MD, JCB India, speaks on the current market for telehandlers, and major changes taking place in terms of technology.
We have pioneered integration of digital tech in our machines
As the Indian market matures, global best practices are making their way into the Indian material handling industry. There is an increased focus on safety and productivity on work sites which presents us with the opportunity of introducing products with the latest and state-of-the-art technology in India.
B&R introduces high-end PC for mobile machinery
Tractors and implements can optimise harvesting efficiency, for example, by exchanging information such as speed and load capacity.
Machine vision projects made easy
New Smart Camera supports changeover at full production speed.
B&R India completes expansion of new warehouse & repair facility
B&R India, one of the leading automation company in India recently extended its warehousing & logistics space at Chakan, Pune as a response to continuous growth the company is experiencing and foreseeing in the future.
Sahaj appoints Amit Kumar Singh as CEO
Sahaj Retail, an initiative of Kanoria Foundation for social development in rural India, has appointed Amit Kumar Singh as its Chief Executive Officer with effect from September 1, 2020.
Filters in New Normal, New Norms
Construction and mining machinery operate in extreme conditions of weather, terrain and environment. They need to withstand these odd conditions and perform the task with minimum downtime.
Paving the Road to Success
To be competitive in a global market, it is essential for OEMs explore and take the first step towards adopting advanced automation and digitisation solutions. Saurabh Kulkarni, Mobile Automation Expert at B&R Industrial Automation, Austria writes.
Luca Galluzzi to succeed Peter Gucher as CSO at B&R
On August 1, 2020, Luca Galluzzi will join the executive management team of automation specialist B&R.
Hydraulic Motors
The long term market outlook of hydraulic motors remains positive with forward looking measures from the government on infrastructure creation offering new opportunities for equipment players.
We expect to see a positive turn in volumes
Tata Motors has been at the forefront of constantly innovating and defining the market with new technologies and categories.
Gaining Momentum
Tipper market is expected to bounce back in the coming years with the demand picking up steadily in road construction and mining.
Propelling Performance
With the demand growing for better performance in mobile hydraulic equipment, the manufacturers are focusing on added features and technologies in their product range.
The market growth will definitely continue
As infrastructure and agriculture market continue to grow, demand for hydraulic motors is here to stay. Marc-Oliver Nagel, Sales Subsidiary Manager India, Poclain Hydraulics, shares more on the market and technology trends.
Escorts standalone profit up by 40.7%
Tractor sales at 96,412 units were up by 19.9 per cent as against 80,417 units in the previous fiscal.
CE components market overview
The components, accessories and spares market is all set for a renewed growth in future in the light of increased construction activities.
Caterpillar unveils new excavator portfolio
Caterpillar India announced the launch of its next generation 20-ton class excavators, Cat 320D3 and Cat 323D3 to cater to the Indian construction industry. The new machines are manufactured at its Thiruvallur manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India.
looking forward to Newer Heights
Atlas Copco, global leaders in compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools and assembly systems, is looking forward to strengthen its Make in India initiatives.
India's first intelligent trailer launched
Tata International DLT launched India's first intelligent trailer at the Truck Trailer and Tyre Expo in Gandhinagar. Tata DLT's intelligent trailer is fitted with state-of-the-art technology that provides data required for optimising operation and maintenance of trailer to the operator as well as the fleet manager, thereby reducing the dependence on manual tracking.
Filters for efficiency
Hydraulic filters keep hydraulic fluids in an equipment free of contamination. Filter segment is developing further with a range of filters with new materials being introduced in the market.
Filters are moving away from standard to customer-specific
Elofic offers filters for fuel, oil and air segments which help the equipment to achieve the required emission and performance levels. MB Sahni, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, and KD Sahni, Vice Chairman-cum-Joint Managing Director, Elofic Industries Ltd, share more on the company and the industry scenario.
Towards better efficiency
Construction and mining machinery operate in extreme conditions of weather, terrain and environment. They need to withstand all these odd conditions and perform the task with minimum downtime.
Caterpillar launches next-generation 20-ton excavator portfolio
Caterpillar India announced the launch of its next generation 20-ton class excavators, Cat 320D3 and Cat 323D3 to cater to the Indian construction industry. The new machines are manufactured at its Thiruvallur manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India.
Tata International DLT launches India?s first intelligent trailer
Tata International DLT launched India's first intelligent trailer at the Truck Trailer and Tyre Expo in Gandhinagar. Tata DLT?s intelligent trailer is fitted with state-of-the-art technology that provides data required for optimising operation and maintenance of trailer to the operator as well as the fleet manager, thereby reducing the dependence on manual tracking.
New solutions in road construction
The focus of this year's Road Technology Days held by the Wirtgen, V?gele and HÿճԹ brands was on synergies, 3D applications and networked job site processes. The climax of the event was the live machine demonstrations.
Backhoe Loaders: Back in Action
Backhoe loader is the front-runner among the infrastructure equipment used in the country with almost 50 per cent of the market share in number of unit.
Cold Recycling with Foamed Bitumen
Roads that are subjected to continuous and heavy traffic often show signs of damage that extend down to the road base. To eliminate this damage, the entire road needs structural rehabilitation.
India's First Driverless tractor
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd displayed its first-ever driverless tractor, developed at the Mahindra Research Valley, the Group's hub of innovation and technology located in Chennai. With this launch, Mahindra becomes the pioneer in the Indian tractor industry with the unique proposition of a driverless tractor, according to the company.
Making rapid strides
Motor graders have seen unprecedented growth in the past couple of years, which is expected to continue in the coming years as well with road projects continue to grow.
Gensets for Port Cranes
Covering an area of almost 40 sq km, the Port of Constan?a, in Romania, is the largest port in the Black Sea. It is able to handle 100 million tonne of cargo per year.
The 4-in-1 Perfection
The Indian material handling industry is going through a transformational phase as customers are demanding products that are safe, productive and reliable.
Schwing Stetter India partners with startup
Einsite, a construction technology startup, and Schwing Stetter, the world?s premier concrete equipment company, have entered into a partnership to bring the Internet-of-Things (IoT) and Machine Learning technologies to the construction industry.
HIMOINSA supplies gensets for cranes at largest Black Sea port
HIMOINSA generator sets supply power to two Rubber-Tyred Transtainer (RTG) cranes of PACECO Espa?a, a company that designs, manufactures and develops container handling equipment.
Excavators Excel
Driven by the infrastructure development activities in the country, hydraulic excavators recorded a sharp growth in 2016 compared to the previous year. The positive trend is continuing this year also with a 26 per cent growth in the first four months.
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.
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.
When the Tough Got Going...
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) in Kashmir is the biggest project in the construction of a mountain railway since independence. From Jammu to Baramulla, length of the new rail line is 345 km.
Versatility Brings in Productivity
A multi-utility equipment helps in achieving maximum result with minimum investment.Use of such equipment is gaining traction among the users. For decades, a backhoe loader was considered as the most versatile utility equipment by Indian customers.
Zooming Ahead
Trucks and heavy tractors for cargo haulage and transportation of aggregate materials, coal, overburden from mines, iron ore and other bulk materials, are riding the curve of exponential growth.
New Concept for Operator Training
At this year?s TOC Europe in Hamburg, Germany, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is presenting a newly designed training programme for harbour crane operators, which combines the many years of experience of its instructors with the far-reaching possibilities of simulator training courses
Terex New-generation Reach Stacker
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will present the Terex Liftace 5-36 reach stacker, the next machine of its line of new-generation lift trucks at bauma trade fair (11 to 17 April in Munich).
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.
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.
A Global Business Empire of Indian Origin
Many businesses around the world become successful by identifying an existing trend (socio-economic and market) and selling accordingly. But only a handful break through the obvious and dare to go beyond, thus creating not just success but an unprecedented niche for themselves.
ZF has recently developed the CVT transmission
ZF is well known for producing high quality gears and high technology gear systems. The affirmation of our product quality can be seen on the accolades we receive from OEMs and end users, says Suresh KV
Progress Through Performance
The recently held ICEMA conference on highway equipment discusses the need for efficient technologies, quality and skill upgradation in roads and highways construction.
Orbit Bearings onto a New Growth Phase
Orbit will be opening its new factory early next year as a part of its ambitious growth strategy. The bearings segment in India has come a long way in the last decade showing rapid growth
Gearboxes
D P Motors & Co is engaged in manufacturing of Gearboxes using quality assured components and state-of-the-art technology.
Complete Off-Highway Tyre Solutions
BKT is the preferred supplier to international OEMs in industrial and construction segments. BKT enjoys principal presence in five continents, encapsulating more than 130 countries around the world.
We are expanding our manufacturing base in India
All machines from Wirtgen Group are designed to ensure more productivity and less fuel consumption, says Ramesh Palagiri, Managing Director & CEO, Wirtgen India.
Our dock levelers come with the most secure safety features.
All our products are designed and manufactured along with German collaboration using innovative and creative engineering technology, says Samir Gandhi, Director, Gandhi Automations. Excerpts from the interview
Piling Deep for Solid Growth
In a highly competitive market space hitherto rigged with challenge, the piling industry has responded positively by developing and launching advanced rigs. The piling technology with latest monitoring features could help increase productivity and reduce overall cost of a project.
Intelligent Compaction
Intelligent compaction (IC) is a state-of-the-art technology, which is a combination of the absolute measurement technology with regulation system that uses measured information to adapt the equipment continuously to required conditions.
In India, we are the pioneers in providing gear-testing technology.
We are planning to set up an assembly unit for gear-cutting machines in the next two years and will start manufacturing gear-cutting machines in the next five years, says Jiri Horacek, Managing Director, GearSpect India, in an interview with Huned Contractor. Excerpts of the interview.
FEIN India launches Parameter Control
Auto forum, a first of its kind in India hosted by FEIN Power Tools India was an exclusive certified programme for the automotive sector which also witnessed the simultaneous worldwide launch of the new offset screwdriver with programmable features.
Complete Batching Solutions
With four manufacturing facilities in Chennai, the company has the biggest manufacturing facility for batching plants in South Asia. The increased demand for ready mix concrete and the growing need for a range of batching plants to choose from, can both be met by Schwing Stetter India
An Indian success story
BKT enjoys a strong presence in over 130 countries along with India. Quality conscious users who adhere to stringent conformity standards in countries like Europe and America prefer BKT as their supplier, thus underlining the fact that every BKT product is superior in creation and delivers expected performance.
In search of a strong foundation
Absence of big ticket projects such as greenfield power and steel plant projects, crashed out rental rates and surplus of idling equipment, and the cash flow crisis - the overall scenario of the foundation equipment market from the micro point of view seems to be grim, even though from the macro point of view few metro projects seem to have given a bit of relief to the industry.
The Liebherr foundation equipment performs excellently
The Liebherr foundation equipment is known for their robust steel structure which delivers unmatched strength and quality. Features like PDE, PDR and LiDAT gives us an edge over the competition, says Ghananeel Molankar, Sales Manager, Liebherr India.