Transmission is a key component in a construction equipment vehicle. When it comes to productivity and overall efficiency of an equipment, the transmission capabilities play a major role to the functionality of the vehicle, especially in the high frequency and heavy application. Whether it is piling or high loaded transportation, the transmission defines the value of the machine. Equipment OEMs in India are now looking for more efficient and innovative solutions in transmission to match the emerging requirements from the user market of construction equipment. The gradually picking up mining segment and the new momentum in the construction sector have necessitated for the use of improved technologies and solutions for the equipment to perform faster, productive and efficient way. The Special Focus on Transmission Systems elaborate on the emerging trends in this segment and the new products and solutions offered by leading players in transmission systems solution providers.

ZF is one of the technology and innovation leaders worldwide providing effective transmission products and solutions to construction equipment OEMs. The interview with the Country Head of the company elaborates on the products and solutions offered by the company to the Indian market and how the company is gearing up to the emerging trends in the Indian infrastructure development and construction. The Italian transmission solution major Bonfiglioli Transmissions, with its local manufacturing facility in India, has a greater focus on Indian market with the company setting up a second manufacturing line adjacent to its existing facility. The company is fully equipped to serve the ever-increasing requirements for transmission solutions from the construction equipment market in the country. In his interview, the company's Country Manager for India speaks extensively on the emerging technology trends in the Indian construction equipment market and the company's bouquet of products and technologies for the construction equipment OEM customers.

Monitoring and control systems have proved their importance over the years in the productive and efficient use of equipment in projects. Trimble is a major player in offering monitoring and control products and solutions that are used in construction equipment for optimum utilisation of equipment and bringing in efficiency and economy. The Technology piece in the section provides the details on the company's latest controllers announced recently.