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Anand Sundaresan received the Lifetime Honour and Vivekanand Vanmeeganathan was named Person of the Year at the Equipment India Awards, held on September 4, 2025, at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai

First practical application of MOBISCREEN MSS 802i EVO in Germany

Since 2021, the new screen for coarse elements from Kleemann has been processing a large number of different materials in Neumünster. Flexibility is required. Whereas sand and fine-grained material are found in the gravel quarry, the screening of rubble and railway ballast is required in recycling applications. The plant is even used for the processing of topsoil, which is often highly cohesive.

Smooth road ahead!

Roads and highways sector is considered to be the most vibrant infrastructure segment where a lot of activities ongoing consistently for a long time.

Mining opportunities!

Government’s thrust on coal mining is expected to significantly impact demand for mining equipment.

Loaded with opportunities

The wheel loader market is estimated to be valued at over $23.74 billion by 2030. It is anticipated to reach a CAGR of over 8.9 per cent during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

$5.13 Bn Opportunity!

Growing at a CAGR of 9.4 per cent, the Indian backhoe loader market is likely to touch $5.13 billion from $1.77 billion in 2021.

3i Expo gets an arousing response from manufacturing industry

3i EXPO & Conference— hosted by Industrial Products Finder (IPF) from May 20-21, 2022 in Mumbai—received an arousing response from the Indian manufacturing sectors with senior representatives from some of the leading companies like Emerson, Godrej & Boyce, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, etc visiting the event.

Daimler India, PPS inaugurates BharatBenz dealership in Jabalpur

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), in collaboration with PPS Trucking, inaugurated the new BharatBenz dealership in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur.

Dilip Buildcon emerges as lowest bidder for Rs. 1,589 cr road project

Dilip Buildcon has jumped to Rs.250.50 by 4.17 per cent after the company announced that it is declared as the lowest bidder for Rs 1,589 crore road project by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), based on Hybrid Annuity in the state of Karnataka.

Upgrading Technology

Commonly used to construct and maintain gravel and dirt roads, motor graders have also prepared building foundations and drainage ditches, making them popular with government agencies and contractors.

Doosan Bobcat strengthens presence in South Rajasthan

Doosan Bobcat India has recently appointed Sihag Motors as its authorised channel partner to handle sales and services for the South Rajasthan region as part of the business expansion plans in India.

JK Cement, UltraTech, Shree Cement bag awards as fastest cement cos

JK Cement, Ultratech & Shree Cement swept the 5th Indian Cement Review Awards 2021 at The Lalit, Delhi, on 17th December 2021 among the large category (over Rs 5000 cr operating revenue) amidst an august gathering of captains of industry, bankers, fund managers, bureaucrats, technocrats and media.

An evening to cherish

The 9th Equipment India Awards 2021 recognised the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry. In a colourful ceremony held at Four Seasons in Mumbai, the winners received the awards for their achievements in the respective segments.

Vedanta rolls out lucrative scheme for MSMEs under ‘Saathi’ programme

Vedanta, India’s leading producer of metals and oil and gas, has rolled out an attractive promotional scheme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the manufacturing industry in celebration of the World MSME Week.

Govt programmes will have direct impact on demand for bearings in the CE market

Sanjay Koul, Chairman and Managing Director, Timken India Limited

More options than ever

Attachments for construction equipment allow the base machine to do multiple tasks on a job site. There are several distinct types of heavy construction equipment, each with its own set of uses.

Liebherr achieves over Euro 10 bn in annual turnover

Despite the modest slowdown of the global economy, Liebherr registered a strong volume of orders in the first quarter of 2020. Starting at the end of the first quarter, the coronavirus pandemic began to affect business activities in many markets.

Tekla Structures: Versatile & robust software for precast construction

Tekla Structures helped Precast India Infrastructures to produce a large number of precast elements, address critical geometries, implement MEP requirements and a lot more, quite easily and well within the specified project timeline.

bauma CONEXPO India Cancelled!

bauma CONEXPO India is a melting pot of knowledge, deals and networking. We explores what the cancellation of this year’s edition means for the industry.

Bounce back

Construction equipment finance has bounced back after the pandemic-forced lull.

Dynapac’s new CC1300 VI compactor improves operator visibility

Dynapac has added a new asphalt compactor to its tandem vibratory roller lineup. The 4.3-ton CC1300 VI follows the debut of the 4.75-ton CC1400 VI at ConExpo 2020.

Doosan Bobcat expecting 19% NA sales boost this year

Doosan Bobcat expecting 19% NA sales boost this year

Bharatbenz opens 10 new touch-points

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) inaugurated 10 new touch-points for BharatBenz commercial vehicles in an online event. Together the new facilities will add around 300,000 sq f of workshop space including more than 40 mechanical bays.

EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards 2020

At the 8th Annual Equipment India Awards 2020, hosted virtually, the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry were felicitated for their achievements in the challenging times.

Brad Boehler named to Board of Hy-Brid Lifts

Hy-Brid Lifts announced the appointment of Brad Boehler to its Board of Directors. In this role, Boehler will tap into his years of industry experience in both engineering and market development to help guide the strategic direction of Hy-Brid Lifts by Custom Equipment.

We are preparing ourselves for the future

With timely planning and execution, the government will be able to alleviate the current situation and lead the construction market on the road to recovery. Puneet Vidyarthi, Brand Leader, CASE India, CASE Construction Equipment, shares more on the market scenario.

Brokk launches atomised water mist dust suppression system

Brokk unveiled its new atomised water mist system during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020.

Advance BIM for rail on WDFC

Using a multidiscipline portfolio of Bentley applications, L&T was able to conceptualise, design, and construct the project in a timely manner.

SDLG Launches G9290 Motor Grader

SDLG announced the latest addition to its range of motor graders, the G9290. With a base operating weight of 22.9 tonne and a 14"wide blade as standard, the impressive productivity of blade down force and blade pull makes the SDLG G9290 the best in its size class, according to the company.

Towards Greener Future

Asphalt is regaining traction in the Indian road construction due to its better recyclability and the freedom to use waste materials like plastics along with asphalt mix. The future looks greener for asphalt mixing plants.

We are moving towards highest uptime and the lowest cost of ownership concept

Gurgaon-based Apollo Tyres came into inception in 1972, and has since, been among the trusted names in the business of manufacture and sales of tyres.

TECH-MOVES

With the government plans to invest Rs 102 trillion in infrastructure development in the next five years, the demand for construction equipment will be immense.

Making dreams come true

The EC350D crawler excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment is supporting an Indian contractor realise his dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur in Gujarat.

STAR VFD has excellent usability

LIFTKET works mainly in three product divisions - Industry, Custom and Stage. For these, the corresponding products are adapted to specific requirements. LIFTKET's innovative spirit is reflected in the latest development in the hoist sector.

We shall display new generation railway hoses

Semperit is one of the oldest rubber companies in the world with a multi-product portfolio. With four large state-of-the-art manufacturing units with a single global quality approach, Semperit offers reliable product range.

Mining Gains

The recent policy initiatives by the Central Government are expected to boost the mining activities in the country, providing new opportunities to private and global miners, and equipment and technology providers.

SMART INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

With around 150 delegates, the fifth Smart Industry Conference provided know-how on the topics of automation, Industrial IoT and digitalisation.

New Side Gripper guarantees higher reliability

Dieseko Group BV, the global market leader of innovative foundation equipment and within their product range, both PVE and ICE vibratory hammer, has recently launched a revolutionary new side gripper

We have a portfolio of advanced products

Equipment working at construction and mining sites are open to extreme conditions. Rupinder Paintal, Director of Market Development, ExxonMobil Lubricants, elaborates on the new generation lubricants that can enhance the efficiency of construction and mining equipment.

THE ROAD AHEAD

The roads and highways sector is expected to bounce back soon with the government's corrective measures to combat slowdown and the large number of projects planned in the coming years. The road equipment players are bullish on the future growth prospects.

We have the widest range of oils to meet all requirements

GS Caltex India is a 100 per cent subsidiary of GS Caltex, which is a 50:50 joint venture between GS Energy of South Korea and Chevron Corp of USA.

We take advantage of IoT at every opportunity

Mann and Hummel offers end-to-end filtration solutions for construction and mining equipment. Antomon Rapheal, Director-R&D Engineering - OE, Mann and Hummel Filter, explains more on the market opportunity and products and solutions.

MHE holds enormous growth potential

Despite the relative slowdown in demand in the current fiscal, the market for material handling equipment (MHE) will continue to expand in double digits over the next few years.

Sany Piling Rig SR 285R

The SR285RC10 rotary drilling rig is suitable for hard soil and rock drilling, widely used in pile foundation of civil engineering, expressway, bridge, high-rise buildings etc.

On Sustainable Growth

The portable air compressor market is growing consistently in the past couple of years, which is to continue in the coming years as well with most of the application markets are picking up.

Appetite for dust control systems is growing

Spraystream describes itself as a leading global player in dust control, cooling and misting systems to optimally address issues of industrial odour and dust.

Effective Dust Prevention in Bulk Handling

ScrapeTec's virtually maintenance-free dust control system extends the service life of conveyor belts and reduce cleaning requirements of the entire conveyor system.

Loading Bay Solutions

Avians has been the pioneer in bringing innovation and advanced features in the field of industrial automated doors.

Mobil Servsm - Cutting-edge Analysis

Precise analysis and informed recommendations are at the core of lubrication services, and Mobil's dedicated Field Engineering Services (FES) team brings its 40 years of expertise in oil analysis to give cutting-edge solutions to its customers across the world.

Compact controller

B&R's latest addition to its Compact-S series is a compact controller with an integrated switch. With an integrated switch, it enables daisy-chain cabling between network stations.

Show of Innovations

With 614,000 sq m of space, about 3,700 exhibitors from 63 countries and more than 620,000 visitors from over 200 countries, the largest bauma ever held was once again a bauma filled with records.

MCE industry looks for recovery post elections

Demand for mining and construction equipment post-elections will depend on the function of a stable government and continued focus on infrastructure investments.

Cummins launches new DG set and engine in India

Cummins India has recently launched its K38 series - 910 kVA prime diesel generator sets in India.

Concrete Future

Requirement of concrete in construction is expected to increase in the future with a slew of projects in the pipeline in real estate and infrastructure projects.

Digital job-site documentation

The new software-based application for road construction, WITOS Paving Docu allows paving data and delivery notes to be recorded and automates the sending of job-site reports. It is a practical, easy-to-use solution for small and medium-sized construction projects.

Most of our attachments are purpose-built

DOZCO range of customised attachments meets the rigorous demands of several industry-specific applications. Pankaj Kumar, Vice President, DOZCO (India) shares more on the market and product trends.

Innovations from the world of compaction

HAMM is showing itself to be as innovative as ever at bauma 2019. The manufacturer is presenting innovations in all product segments, including a few world premieres.

Engines of Future

The next level emission norms are due for implementation in October 2020. Diesel engine manufacturers are preparing for the new emission regulation regime in India with the upgradation of design and components.

Brokk launches demolition robot

Brokk, the world's leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, introduces the new Brokk 300, which features 40 per cent more demolition power than its predecessor, the Brokk 280.

Riding on infra push

Pick-up in infrastructure spending and construction activities is expected to drive the demand for tipper trucks in the coming years.

Industry-first 16T truck with AMT

Eicher Trucks & Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles, introduced Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) technology in the 16T category- Eicher Pro 3016 AMT.

Steps to Safety

Being the safest means of working at heights, Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs) are naturally the option to work at height safely. However, use of AWPs in India is still limited and is picking up slowly.

Shaft-mounted Speed Reducer

Radicon Powerbuild is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of shaft-mounted speed reducer. These gearboxes are being used in construction machinery where a single machine needs a number of belt conveyors, e.g. batching plant.

Demand for digital solutions in construction is rising fast

For over 35 years, Trimble has created unique products that help customers grow their business. Its portfolio includes over 1,100 patents and is growing.

Digital push in CE

With the growing need for real-time monitoring and control of equipment fleet and operations, use of digital technologies in construction equipment operation and maintenance is gaining more traction in the current scenario.

IMT unveils piling rig for Indian market

IMT, one of the global leaders for piling rigs, has launched its AF 125 piling rig, made in India for the Indian market.

Demand for big machines is growing

After China, India is considered the single big market for Liugong for construction equipment.

We try to produce more in India

Trelleborg India showcased latest sealing solutions such as the Z25 polyurethane seal for high temperature applications in Off Highway segment.

Sustainability is a key factor for growth

In India, Volvo Penta engines and components can be found on multiple infrastructure and construction sites, container handling terminals, open cast and underground mines, and even agriculture fields with various applications.

"Rental companies are backbone of Indian CE market"

For the next two years, at least the construction equipment rental companies will have to work both in an environment of uncertainty as well as promise of strong market.

BUILDING ON SUCCESS

The HA26 range builds on the same design, architecture and performance levels that drove the success of the HA16 and HA20 ranges of articulating booms: no compromises in terms of safety, productivity, ease of maintenance and total cost of ownership.

We foresee increased participation from neighbouring countries

Infrastructure sector is one of the key drivers for Indian economy and also constitutes primary market for construction machinery. This sector is mainly responsible for propelling India's overall development and enjoys prime focus from government for policy initiatives.

Scaling up skills

A qualified and productive workforce in mining operations is of utmost importance. Pavan Kaushik elaborates on the efforts of Hindustan Zinc (HZL) and its Mining Academy in enhancing the skill levels of mining machine operators through its various hands-on training courses.

We expect to strengthen ties with our existing customers

The industry seems to be gradually moving out of the sluggishness. The impetus of the new infrastructure projects seems to have come in at an opportune time and soon we shall see the much-needed vibrancy in this high potential industry

Excon will further boost the mood of the construction industry

There has been substantial growth in the overall construction equipment (CE) market in the last one year due to huge investments being made by the government for infrastructure development in the country.

Excon is An ideal platform to connect with customers

Roads and Highways sector has been and continues to be one of the major drivers for the ECE industry. Other sectors such as Railways, Airports, Inland Waterways etc are also integral in driving the growth.

Access industry is still plagued with lack of legislation for safety

The market scenario of access equipment industry continues to be flat. As major manufacturers, we always hope that the market evolves and matures, but regret it hasn't been so over the last few years when we talk about new machines being imported into the country considering the fact that the market being nascent and quantities being low, there are no thoroughbred manufacturers in India.

We expect significant buying interest from customers

India's equipment industry has witnessed a healthy growth during the past decade and its long-term prospects look solid. Infrastructure demand is the primary factor driving construction equipment industry's growth.

Weldable Tungsten Carbide Tiles

A proven innovation in wear protection, 'Ferobide' has been now brought to India, thanks to the partnership between Tenmat Limited, a blue-chip UK manufacturer, and Weldwell Speciality Pvt Ltd, the leading trusted supplier to the welding industry in India for more than 25 years.

Construction equipment is our growth engine

The Indian market offers enormous growth opportunities in the construction equipment industry.

SANY signs $ 86-million contract in Kuwait

SANY Heavy Industry signed a $86 million purchasing agreement with a Kuwaiti engineering construction contractor recently, which is SANY?s largest international order in the Middle East market so far.

Construction World Annual Awards 2017

Foundation of Infrastructure Research Studies Training (FIRST) hosted the 15th CONSTRUCTION WORLD Annual Awards at ITC Grand Central, Parel, in Mumbai.

Mtandt Group announces changes to Board

Mtandt announced the appointment of Pradeep Agarwal as the Group?s Managing Director and member of the Executive Board effective from September 22, 2017.

LiuGong showcases strength at BICES2017

LiuGong, a global leader in the manufacture of construction equipment, showcased its 29 tough machines at the 14th Beijing International Construction Machinery Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2017).

Portable compressors are ideal for dusty conditions

ELGi has been providing its wide range of compressed air solutions to the construction, mining and oil & gas industries for more than four decades.

Adaptive Working Lighting for Wheel Loaders

Liebherr presents innovative lighting options for the XPower? wheel loaders: adaptive working lighting and the Liebherr key with remote control. Both options improve lighting and safety, particularly at twilight, during the night, underground or in other low light conditions.

We are in tune with the value sensitivity of Indian customer

Our market is highly correlated to overall infrastructure development which is seeing considerable improvement in the overall ecosystem, from bidding procedures to financing, public sector fund allocations and so forth.

Crushers & Screens| High on Demand

With infrastructure and construction sector on fast-track, especially road sector, aggregate processing has become essential to support the construction activities with a matching pace.

DeburringEXPO

The second trade fair for deburring technology and precision surface finishing, to be held from 10 to 12 October 2017 in Karlsruhe (Germany), will showcase innovative solutions.

Off-road dumper

Carmix Dumper D6 is the off-road dumper introduced by Metalgalante Carmix that can meet from the simplest to the most demanding jobsite requirements.

DhOLA-SADIYA bridge will propel intense development of the region

The making of Dhola-Sadiya Bridge across the River Brahmaputra was a different task altogether, considering the location and an unpredictable flood situation. This mega structure was constructed by Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd.

GST Council needs to prioritise CE

Dr E Sreedharan was revered and acknowledged as India's 'Metro man' because he managed to do the impossible, i.e., dig into Delhi while it worked and build the metro rail, and that too, in record time. His execution won him laurels.

Used Equipment Auctions

Over time, the pre-owned construction equipment market has almost become equal to the new equipment one, in terms of volume. However, the age-old pre-owned construction equipment industry in India was highly dominated by conservative and unreliable trade practices till a few years back.

Fleet Footed

Baldev V Raisinghani, an Indian construction industry veteran, explores a few available cost-effective technological solutions which can help fleet managers manage their facilities effectively.

Changing Productivity Paradigms

Andy Dhanaraj, Director - Sales, Construction and Infrastructure, Caterpillar India, sheds light on the factors hampering productivity of construction projects and how Caterpillar solutions and technologies help overcome these challenges.

Loader Tyres for OTR Applications

BKT has shaped an entire product range for OTR loaders. A tyre lineup conceived to face the challenges on the most differing terrains ? from snowy and icy surfaces to muddy and rocky ones at quarries and mines. A comprehensive range of products featuring extraordinary traction performance, strength, resistance and safety to safeguard operators at work and to significantly enhance driving comfort.

Emerging market trends

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Karnataka state office conducted an All India Servo Auto OEM meet in Bengaluru recently. With the theme 'Driving the Xtra Mile', the meet was aimed at sharing and deliberating the latest developments in emission norms, fuel technology, lubricant technology, greener fuels, vehicle technology and after treatment devices. The purpose of this programme was to strengthen relationship with valued customers and other stake holders and to position Servo as one-stop solution

Playing Vital Role

Chicago Pneumatic?s high pressure compressors support unique blast hole drilling machines in India.

On A High!

High-rise construction is catching up momentum with more and more sky scrapers of 300 m and above are coming up in India. With these high-rise constructions, Indian construction industry is gradually moving towards the next level of technology which has necessitated the use of new and improved construction equipment to meet the demand of safe and quality construction.

Keeping coal flow at Turkish mine

A 20-tonne SDLG L968F wheel loader is spearheading a new coal mining operation run by the Yurtsever Group in the foothills of the Ilgaz mountain range, 60 km south of the Black Sea town of Kastamonu in Turkey.

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