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Bridging the Skill Gap

India’s major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce.

Earthmovers Surge Ahead

Earthmoving equipment sales soar 21 per cent in FY24, dominating the Indian construction equipment market.

Eicher rolls out 50,000th fully-built bus

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles, announced the rollout of its 50,000th fully factory-built bus from its state-of-the-art Baggad Plant in Madhya Pradesh.

Building India’s Global Manufacturing Capabilities

The Indian manufacturing sector stands at a critical juncture, with several opportunities arising from global shifts and local initiatives. But to take advantage of this evolving market, Indian manufacturers have to raise their global competitiveness, says Rakesh Rao.

Eicher rolls out 50,000th fully-built bus

The 50,000th bus showcases state-of-the-art electric vehicle technology embodied in the Skyline Pro-E 9m model

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

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Mailhot Industries has become a North American leader in hydraulic cylinder manufacturing.

Zoomlion shines at INTERMAT 2024

The display featured 30 cutting-edge products across seven major categories

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

Hamre ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ joins LiuGong North America dealer network

LiuGong North America welcomed Hamre ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ to its dealer network. The Chico, Calif.-based company has expanded from material handling equipment (MHE) into construction equipment (CE) since being founded in the late 1980s and has established a foothold in the region.

Our products are future ready

Amit Bansal, Director Sales & Marketing-BCP Division, Caterpillar India

We will unveil BS V compliant machines

A global leader in construction equipment since 1842, CASE has been present in India since 1989, and has been consistently remained a market leader in the vibratory compactor segment and a leading player in the backhoe loader segment. The company’s Managing Director, Shalabh Chaturvedi, speaks on the investment made in the Indian market in terms of the manufacturing facility.

BPE inks 3 major int’l collaborations

Best Power ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼s India Private Limited (BPE), a leading Indian manufacturer of end-to-end strategic power solutions, has cemented three major joint ventures that mark a pivotal step towards becoming a major player in the South East Asian region.

New energy equipment at BICES 2023

BICES has clearly become a significant platform and support for the construction machinery industry.

BPE inks 3 major international collaborations

Best Power ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼s India Private Limited (BPE), a leading Indian manufacturer of end-to-end strategic power solutions, has cemented three major joint ventures that mark a pivotal step towards becoming a major player in the South East Asian region.

A Resounding Success

Gujarat Conex 2023 served as a gathering hub for prominent figures in the industry and policymakers, engaging in discussions aimed at advancing infrastructure development in Gujarat.

BPE inks 3 major int’l collaborations 

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

BPE collaborates with China and Vietnam for int’l projects

BPE collaborates with China and Vietnam for international projects

Gujarat: One-stop destination for CE players

Gujarat Conex 2023, which will be held from September 21-23, 2023 in Gandhinagar, will be a meeting place for major industry players and policymakers to deliberate on furthering infrastructure growth in Gujarat and India.

Tata Motors, Cummins collab for low- to zero-emissions technologies

Global power leader, Cummins Inc announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Tata Motors (TML) to manufacture a range of low- to zero-emissions technology products in India over the next few years.

Cummins, Tata Motors collab to power a cleaner India with low- to zero-emissions technologies

Cummins Inc. and Tata Motors strengthen their 30- year alliance to power a cleaner India with low- to zero-emissions technologies for mobility solutions

The Versatile Workhorse

Telehandlers can perform a wide range of tasks in various industries.

New mining machinery are driving demand for all-steel radial tyres

Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the factors that are driving the Indian OTR tyre market, and the recent innovations in tyre design and making in construction vehicles.

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.

JK Tyre launches 3 new tyres for the off-road segment

JK Tyre launches 3 new tyres at Bauma CONEXPO 2023

Manitou: Spearheading the growth

Manitou has a wide range of telehandlers for every segment, for every application.

Poised to higher grow

The demand for telehandlers has been increasing steadily, especially from the infrastructure construction and mining segments over the coming years.

CASE crosses production milestone of 50,000th loader backhoe in India

CASE Construction ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, a brand of CNH Industrial, has crossed the production milestone of 50,000th Loader Backhoe, from its state-of-the-art facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.

Apollo Tyres launches two tyre brands for electric vehicles in India

Apollo Tyres a multinational tyre manufacturing firm based in India has launched two tyre brands for electric passenger cars and two-wheelers because it is optimistic about potential in both the domestic and international markets.

CASE crosses production milestone of 50,000th loader backhoe in India

CASE Loader Backhoes are known for their versatility, reliability, productivity, flexibility, safety, and operator comfort.

We plan to move to electric

Customer satisfaction is important in any business. We were in constant touch with our customers by keeping their focus on our business by contacting them and offering solutions.

L&T commissions expansion project of Utkal Alumina Refinery

The Metallurgical and Material Handling (MMH) business of Larsen & Toubro has commissioned the 0.5 MTPA (million tonne per annum) expansion project of Utkal Alumina International (UAIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindalco, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group.

L&T commissions expansion project of Utkal Alumina Refinery

The Metallurgical and Material Handling (MMH) business of Larsen & Toubro has commissioned the 0.5 MTPA (million tonne per annum) expansion project of Utkal Alumina International (UAIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindalco, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group.

L&T commissions expansion project of Utkal Alumina Refinery

The Metallurgical and Material Handling business of L&T has commissioned 0.5 MTPA expansion project of Utkal Alumina International (UAIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindalco, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group

Sakthi Kumar of Schwing Stetter: I expect this to be our best year

Schwing Stetter is the name synonymous in the concrete equipment segment. Over the years, the company has introduced several path-breaking products in the Indian concrete pumping industry such as SP8800 concrete pumps, CP 30 batching plants and the 10 cu m truck mixers, which became synonymous within the RMC industry.

Sakthi Kumar of Schwing Stetter: I expect this to be our best year

VG Sakthi Kumar, MD of Schwing Stetter, on new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, and role of automation in construction equipment.

NEI, Amsted Seals enter JV to manufacture railway bearing seals

National Engineering Industries Ltd (NEI), part of $2.4 billion diversified CK Birla Group, and Amsted Seals announced a joint venture to manufacture railway bearing seals in India.

Shriram Automall – the Power of Choice for Construction ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL), an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, is India’s first-ever service provider to offer a well-organised and transparent platform for the exchange of pre-owned vehicles and equipment.

NEI, Amsted Seals enter JV to manufacture railway bearing seals

National Engineering Industries (NEI), part of $2.4 billion diversified CK Birla Group and Amsted Seals announced a joint venture (JV) to manufacture railway bearing seals in India. Amsted Seals is a global leader in sealing solutions and cutting-edge metal fabrication.

Mahindra’s Zaheerabad plant to be hub for new K2 tractor series

The K2 series aims to create a light-weight tractor program for both domestic and international markets

Goodyear India appoints new Managing Director

Goodyear announced the appointment of Sandeep Mahajan as the Managing Director of India operations with effect from June 1, 2020 for a period of five years or up to the date of superannuation or retirement.

Goodyear India appoints new MD

Goodyear announced the appointment of Sandeep Mahajan as the Managing Director of India operations with effect from June 1, 2020

A Massive Success

More than 10,000 high-tech products were exhibited during the four-day event spread over 150,000 sq m.

Rolling ahead

The Indian off-the-road (OTR) tyre market is becoming more competitive in the global space with the presence of a mix of national and international players.

Escorts announces new ventures

In late August, Escorts announced plans to manufacture rough terrain (RT) and truck-mounted cranes in joint venture (JV) with Tadano Ltd.

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.

Apollo LogiSolutions appoints new CEO

Apollo LogiSolutions (ALS) announced the appointment of Samarnath Jha as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director on the Board. Jha, with about two decades of rich experience in the logistics industry, will spearhead the company?s operations in India and international markets.

Ambitious on Indian infra sector

Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for propelling India's overall development and enjoys intense focus from government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world-class infrastructure in the country.

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.

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.

Mahindra unveils its first-ever driverless tractor in India

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.

Our plan is to have a production facility to build dredges for the local market

I have been involved in the Dredging business since 1982 and my mission is to make our clients successful so that they can grow their business and come back to us to buy more dredges. Charles Sinunu, Director - International Dredge Sales, DSC Dredge, USA, elaborates more on the company and its business.

Sonalika ITL posts 22% growth

One of the leading tractor brand in India, Sonalika International Tractors Ltd, entered the new financial year 2017-18 with a sharp growth of more than 22 per cent in April over last year. The company has recorded a remarkable 7,381-unit sales over the last year, in both domestic and international markets in April.

HHP GREEN Gensets for Indian Market

Kirloskar Oil Engine (KOEL) announced the launch of their new high horse power gensets in Mumbai. Having started their high horse power gensets journey in 1998, KOEL has successfully completed 30,000 installations in the country while overall installations crossing 1 million DG sets in the country.

We are in aggressive growth mode in terms of existing and new product lines

The response has been good for the company this year. In general, our expectations have been met. The market, especially the roads as well as in commercial aggregates sector, are performing well.

My vision is to have a manufacturing arrangement in place to build our dredges for the local market

This is an ongoing process. We first entered the Indian market about 10 years ago with some of our smaller dredges. In fact, I was in contact with one of our customers working at Visakhapatnam who sent a recommendation that they are satisfied with their DSC dredge which had completed 50,000 hours nonstop.

INDIA INSULATED FROM BREXIT FALLOUT

On the 23rd of June, UK public voted to leave the European Union. The news not just sent the UK markets and currency into turmoil but sent shockwaves that were felt all the way in India as well. The historic vote marks the rise of a new phase of uncertainty for the international markets.

We are extremely bullish on OTR segment from a long-term perspective

Historically speaking, specialty definition for us is OTR tyres for both India and international markets, while for agriculture, it is only international. Indian agriculture is not treated as part of specialty business, for various reasons. We came out with our first specialty tyre in early 1980s starting with the port segment.

OTR TYRES | POSITIVE OUTLOOK

India?s growth story in non-urban infrastructure construction and mining is now way beyond green shoots? stage, resulting in accelerated sales and usage of wheeled earthmovers and haulage trucks. For OTR tyres, this obviously translates into big business and adequate space to grow.

New OTR Tyre for Port and Terminals

JK Tyre has launched the Port Champion OTR tyre for applications in port and terminal segments.

Ford Trucks showcases 2016 range at Big 5

Ford Trucks and Al Tayer Motors displayed a range of 2016 Model Year heavy commercial vehicles including a 1843 T tractor, a 3535M 6x4 chassis mixer as well as a 4135M 8x4 chassis mixer at the Big 5 international building and construction show held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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

Off-highway transmissions

AVTEC Ltd?s automotive business unit offers a range of off-highway transmissions. The company is India?s leading supplier of transmission aggregates to the off-highway segment, in both domestic and international markets.

Automotive bearings

Delux Bearings is a manufacturer of bearings for automotive and industrial applications, and textile and precision components. The product range comprises different types of bearings such as clutch release bearings, taper roller bearings, centre joint bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, ball bearings, king pin bearings, steering bearings, bogie bearings, cylindrical bearings, spherical roller bearings, mast bearings (fork lift), tensioner (idler) pulley, precision buses, and auto components (

Annual demand for industrial cranes should touch 12,000 by 2015

Growth in various sectors such as power, infrastructure, construction and heavy engineering will drive the growth of the Indian cranes industry, says Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems.

Cooper Corp introduces CPCB II compliant generators

Cooper Corporation has developed a series of generator sets (gensets) that are compliant with the new environmental norms (CPCB II)

Mechanical Truck & Trailer Suspensions

Basant Metal Works is a manufacturer of truck trailer parts and mechanical suspensions. The product range comprises chassis brackets, shackles, wheel hubs

Automotive bearings

Delux Bearings is a manufacturer of bearings for automotive and industrial applications, and textile and precision components. The product range comprises different types of bearings such as clutch release bearings,

Ashoka installs greenest asphalt plant

Ashoka Buildcon's continued commitment to building a sustainable future for India is reflected in its recent move. The Chief Executive Officer and Group President of ISC, Tony Wilde states, ?Ashoka Buildcon and other large organisations in India