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Fermel in final round for Swedish Steel Prize 2017
For developing the Maverick range of dedicated light duty vehicles (LDV) for mining, which provide maintenance, repair and lifecycle advantages never before seen on the market, Fermel has been named a finalist for the Swedish Steel Prize 2017.

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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.

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Escorts inducts new Group HR Head
Escorts has appointed Amanppreet Singh Bhatia as the new Group HR Head. Amanppreet has more than 25 years of experience across commercial vehicle and engineering solutions, consumer durable and FMCG space. At Escorts, he will focus on organisational transformation and human resource strategic roadmap to build a strong employer brand.

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Schwing Stetter India joins hands with GOMACO
Schwing Stetter India has announced partnership with GOMACO Corporation for the sales and service of GOMACO?s entire range of concrete paving products across the country, except for the state of Telangana. The company plans to target $10 million sales in India during its first year of association.

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Irving Equipment adds NBT45 crane to fleet
Irving Equipment has taken delivery of a customised National Crane NBT45 to strengthen its product offering and provide unprecedented reach and efficiency to its customers in Canada?s Maritime Provinces.

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SDLG launches special-edition machines to mark 45 years of journey
SDLG has reached an important milestone in its journey from becoming a local equipment manufacturer to a global powerhouse: 45 years of success. To celebrate the occasion, the company rolled out a range of special edition equipment on April 15 that includes selected models from its wheel loader, excavator and motor grader portfolio.

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Eicher Trucks & Buses launches Pro 5000 series with BS-IV technology
Eicher Trucks & Buses has launched Eicher Pro 5000 series, a brand new range of heavy duty trucks from 16 tonne to 40 tonne with BS-IV technology. With the launch of this advanced technology trucks range at competitive prices, Eicher Trucks and Buses plans to strengthen its presence in the heavy duty segment and this reinforces our vision of driving modernisation in the commercial transportation.

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JMG Cranes Named Finalist 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.

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Equipment India Awards 2017 and CEO Forum
The evening of April 21, 2017, was a proud occasion for Equipment India as the industry stakeholders gathered in large numbers at New Delhi's heritage Claridges Hotel, to celebrate the 4th Annual Equipment India Awards and be part of the high-level discussion at the CEO Forum.

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Active Crane Hire takes delivery of first Potain Hup cranes in Australia
According to Hermann Buchberger, Managing Director of the Somersby-based company, the design of the Hup 32-27, and particularly its flexible mast system, will enable the company to use the crane in a variety of scenarios on the job site. The crane features an adjustable two-section mast with a third section within the second. This allows the third mast section to be telescoped out, boosting its working height to 27 m.