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We will be launching new concrete reclaimers in 2011
The configuration and the capacities of RMC plants are expected to change and we expect higher capacity plants to increase its demand phenomenally, by at least 50 per cent over the next couple of years,? says Amit Popatwala, Director?Sales and Marketing, WAM India. 0 - - 13798 14 162 2011-02-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India Innovative approach to product design is the key to success
?Energy-efficient systems will be in great demand and hence, LED lights and other efficient power systems will dominate the market,? says Ashish Garg, Director, Aska Equipments. Speaking to Equipment India, Navdeep throws light on the emerging trends in the lighting industry. Excerpts from the interview.
From manufacturing worship lamps, Aska has come a long way by creating a niche that provides lighting solutions to different verticals. To what would you attribute the success?
Innovative approach to product design, manufacturing and marketing are some key success factors for us.
How do you look at the evolution of the lighting industry in India?
Power is becoming expensive and unavailable in our country. It is the energy efficiency of lighting systems which can deliver better luminous characteristics, and that is likely to dominate the market in the future.
What is the potential for lighting products in verticals like mining, construction and disaster or rescue operations?
Endurable and energy-efficient lighting systems which are light and easily transportable will have good potential. It is, however, difficult to boil it down to a specific figure as there are vast applications in mining as well as disaster and rescue operations.
What will be the market for mobile lighting towers, and also tell us about the range offered by Aska?
The Indian mobile light tower industry is highly fragmented and so are the product variations. Attempts to quantify the market size have not yielded any conclusive results. Estimates put up by some of the industry players have mentioned that the mobile light tower market may range from 1,000-2,000 units per annum (pa). Aska manufactures complete and integrated mobile light towers with tower heights of nine and 18 m. We have also introduced solar-powered mobile light towers which offer the unique benefits of harnessed energy.
How strong is Aska is in the remote lighting systems solutions?
We are the market leaders and are continuously working on product improvements and further developments to light up areas which need urgent attention and where no other system can be successful.
What are latest trends in lighting solutions in India? What is the scope for solar lighting in different verticals?
As mentioned earlier, energy-efficient systems will be in good demand and hence, LED lights and other efficient power systems will dominate the market. Solar lighting systems have already attracted the attention of many and are becoming hugely popular; although initial investment is high, there are virtually no maintenance costs.
What is the scenario in LEDs in this segment?
LED lighting solutions, being energy-efficient and durable are the latest developments in this industry. Escalating energy costs and unpredictable power availability has necessitated alternative developments and LED is among the prominent ones. LED is going to be in the vanguard of lighting systems in the years to come despite being more expensive.
Could you brief us about the portable inflatable emergency lighting system, its reach and advantages?
It is a lighting system which can be carried to a site where no other power source can reach. It is a compact, light (45 kg) and portable lighting system which is capable of illuminating an area of 10,000 sq m for eight hours without refueling. This system is quick and can illuminate in just three minutes while using the most energy-efficient lighting system.
What are the products and services offered by your company, in the rescue equipment range?
Inflatable lighting towers, water mist fire fighting systems, LED lighting systems and emergency cutters are some of the products that Aska offers.
How do you look at the threat of imports from LCC?
We do not see any noteworthy or significant threats, as the cost of manufacturing in India will still be advantageous.
What are your capex plans for the next fiscal?
We are currently consolidating our future plans and will take a final decision as soon as possible.
How are exports doing for Aska now?
We are not making any extra effort to export as of now, due to our commitments in the domestic market.
How is Aska placed to meet the surging demands for advanced products and services in this evolving scenario?
The infrastructure sector has been in the limelight for a few years now. Although the global slowdown did make some impact on Indian infrastructure as well, it cannot be termed a tough situation; I would rather call it as a minor hiccup which passed fast. Aska has its plans in place, to meet any sudden upsurge in demand and has already geared up its production capacities to supply at the shortest notice.
How has the company fared in the last two quarters and how does Aska look at ending this fiscal?
Aska has performed consistently well in the market, thanks to the progressive design and quality manufacturing policies that have been laid out by the management. We hope to achieve a growth of over 30 per cent this fiscal.
What sort of topline growth are you looking at in the next five years and which sector do you see the growth coming from?
The construction sector has moved from traditionalism to modernism in the recent past owing to market requirements of efficient and quality delivery systems. Our company fits this bill from the very beginning and has been a pioneer in its field. We plan to continue the current rate of growth in our business in the coming years and hope that besides the infrastructure sector, construction, power and industrial applications will also facilitate growth.
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Solving customer problems is at the core of our business
Solving customer problems is at the core of our business, just like it was when founder Henry Timken patented a tapered roller bearing design that made life easier for freight wagon operators and their mules, says Ajay Das, Managing Director, Timken India 0 - - 13568 14 95 2011-02-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India Powerscreen at bC India
Powerscreen, one of the world?s leading providers of mobile crushing, screening and washing equipment, will be exhibiting some of its most popular equipment at bC India to be held from 8-11 February 2011, in India. Powerscreen will display the Powerscreen 1000SR cone crusher and the Powerscreen Metrotrak jaw crusher. Commenting on the forthcoming line up at bC India, Damian Power, Powerscreen Global Product Line Director, said, ?The fact that the machines to be showcased at bC India have been manufactured in India further reinforces the Powerscreen commitment in the development of local economy and infrastructure.? The 1000SR mobile plant combines the high performance of the popular tracked 1000 Maxtrak with a double deck sizing screen and a re-circulating system, all on one single tracked chassis. This enables customers to take advantage of the site-proven benefits of the Automax(R) cone crusher incorporated into a closed circuit screening plant, thereby eliminating the need for separate screening. This versatile, mobile plant is ideally suited for secondary and tertiary applications in quarrying, where high quality, low flake, single size aggregate and sub-base materials are required. The 1000SR accepts an ?all-in? clean feed and produces high throughput, excellent reduction and product shape, whilst allowing operators to recirculate oversize from the screen, or to stockpile it, if required. In addition, the plant is also able to produce two further screened product sizes when the optional additional stockpiling conveyor is included, while other benefits include quick set-up time and excellent product shape characteristics.
Construction , Update , Portal , Magazine , February , Equipment India , 2011 , India , Powerscreen , mobile crushing , screening , bC India , Damian Power , infrastructure , Automax(R) , stockpiling 0 2011-02-24 11:37:47.927 22 Powerscreen, one of the world?s leading providers of mobile crushing, screening and washing equipment, will be exhibiting some of its most popular equipment at bC India to be held from 8-11 February 2011, in India. 0 - - 13569 14 96 2011-02-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India Alstom, Narva Estonia contract Alstom, a global leader in power generation equipment and services, has signed a ?950 million contract with Narva Elektrijaamad AS, a subsidiary of Estonia?s state- owned utility Eesti Energia, to supply two 300 MW units for a fossil fuel power plant based on Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFB) boiler technology in Estonia. The power plant, located in Narva, will be fuelled with local oil shale. This agreement includes a first unit of 300 MW for an amount of ?540 million and an option for a second unit of 300 MW for ?410 million, which could be exercised by the customer within the next 18 months. The new power plant will supply an important part of the country?s domestic electricity consumption and ensure Estonia?s compliance with the EU LCPD emissions directive by substantially reducing emissions. Under the terms of the contract, Alstom will design, manufacture, supply, install, test and commission the units. This includes the supply of final fuel handling, CFB boiler, steam turbine, flue gas treatment, automation and control systems and electrical systems for each unit. Construction , Update , Portal , Magazine , Equipment India , February , 2011 , India , Alstom , Power generation , equipment , Narva Elektrijaamad AS , Estonia , Eesti Energia , fossil fuel , power plant , Circulating Fluidised Bed , Narva , boiler technology , electricity , EU LCPD , emissions 0 2011-02-24 15:36:26.623 22 Alstom, a global leader in power generation equipment and services, has signed a ?950 million contract with Narva Elektrijaamad AS, a subsidiary of Estonia?s state- owned utility Eesti Energia, to supply two 300 MW units for a fossil fuel power plant based on Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFB) boiler technology in Estonia. 0 - - 13570 14 96 2011-02-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India Volvo Trucks signs on dealer Vexor Volvo Trucks France acquired French dealer Vexor, which goes under the legal name of Whel. Since 1972, Whel has operated an authorised Volvo dealership that employs 110 people. The purchase encompasses 10 workshops situated in northern France as well as a truck rental operation. The investment is in line with the Volvo's strategy to be present in areas with major traffic hubs and a high density of trucks, thus making it closer to its customers. With this acquisition, we feel that we have the coverage in and around major French cities. It enables us to offer an innovative service concept through our Volvo Truck Centres," says Jean-Noel Thenault, MD, Volvo Trucks France.
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Bearings of Growth
As Indian infrastructure develops and the industry modernises, there are tremendous opportunities opening up for the bearings industry.
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Our equipment productivity is unmatched
?The buying patterns of the end-user in India are quire unique and different from other markets, such as Europe or even southeast Asia, for that matter.
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World's Largest Test Rig
Volvo's engineers are investing heavily towards achieving weight optimisation of their trucks from the wheels up. The largest test rig in the world helps Volvo achieve this goal.
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Mobile Cranes: TIL is known for its quality, reliability and product support
Constant technology upgradation, greater focus on safety and delivering superior product support are the key trends that will be growth drivers for crane segment.
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Earthmoving Equipment: We are the market leaders in vibratory compactors in India
We have redesigned our loader backhoes which makes it one of the lowest fuel consuming machines (fuel consumed per cubic meter production) for both backhoe and loader operations.
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