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Sustainability and innovation: The key drivers

The construction industry is a major contributor to climate change, so there is a growing demand for eco-friendly construction methods and materials. By combining sustainability and innovation in technology, India can create a world-class infrastructure system that can support its economic growth and social progress, writes VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India.

Sustainability and innovation: The key drivers

The construction industry is a major contributor to climate change, so there is a growing demand for eco-friendly construction methods and materials. By combining sustainability and innovation in technology, India can create a world-class infrastructure system that can support its economic growth and social progress, writes VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India.

BPE inks 3 major int’l collaborations

Best Power Equipments 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.

BPE inks 3 major international collaborations

Best Power Equipments 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.

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

The Rise of Equipment Rental

The equipment rental market in India is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the coming years, driven by factors such as increasing infrastructure development, rising construction activities, and growing demand for advanced equipment and machinery.

Towards a “Greener Future” together

Developing businesses are treating “sustainability” as the crucial goal of their method and operations to escalate growth and to compete in the global market.

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.

Opportunities galore

The construction industry across the globe is anticipated to present significant opportunities for construction equipment.

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.

Schwing Stetter inaugurates IoT enabled, energy efficient facility in TN

Schwing Stetter India, one of the largest manufacturers of concreting and construction equipment’s across the country, inaugurated its fifth manufacturing facility in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu.

New Avenues to Growth

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit market players adversely on the supply side, causing declining sales of undercarriage components.

Next year will be the best for construction industry

Speaking exclusively with EQUIPMENT INDIA after winning the coveted Equipment India Person of the Year 2020 award, VG Sakthikumar, Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, shares his thoughts on the company’s success, future plans and the market outlook.

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

K-Tec inks MoU with JDC Corporation

K-Tec Earthmovers Inc announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JDC Corporation of Japan for promoting K-Tec?s earthmoving scrapers in ASEAN Countries.

New Tractor Series from Escorts

Escorts launched India's first electric and hydrostatic concept tractor and an expanded global portfolio of tractors for the export and domestic market in 22 HP to 90 HP range under the brands Farmtrac and Powertrac, compliant with tier 4 emission norms of Europe and America amidst 43 international distributors.

New Escorts Tractor Series

India's first electric and hydrostatic concept tractor and an expanded global portfolio of tractors for the export and domestic market in 22 HP to 90 HP range under the brands Farmtrac and Powertrac, compliant with tier 4 emission norms of Europe and America amidst 43 global distributors.

Escorts unveils India?s first electric tractor concept

Escorts Ltd launched India?s first electric and hydrostatic concept tractor and an expanded global portfolio of tractors for the export and domestic market in 22 HP to 90 HP range under the brands Farmtrac and Powertrac, compliant with tier 4 emission norms of Europe and America amidst 43 international distributors.

Tata Motors, Castrol in pact for CV oils

Tata Motors and Castrol signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement for supply of commercial vehicle (CV) oils to Tata Motors globally. The agreement will cover over 50 markets including SAARC and ASEAN region, Middle East, Africa, Russia and Latin America.

Tata Motors, Castrol in pact for CV oils

Tata Motors and Castrol signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement for supply of commercial vehicle (CV) oils to Tata Motors globally. The agreement will cover over 50 markets including SAARC and ASEAN region, Middle East, Africa, Russia and Latin America.

A respected professional

Sunil Tiku joined Terex Equipment (TEPL) in March 2012 as Senior Director Sales and Marketing and is responsible for delivering on Terex?s sales strategy for India and SAARC and ASEAN countries.

Surging ahead

Shipra Tripathi heads Corporate Global Marketing and Communications for Kirloskar Brothers. Her focus is on working with emerging economies in the continents of Africa and South East Asia.

Make in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched an ambitious campaign ?Make in India?, which aims to turn the country into a global manufacturing hub. The campaign projects India as an investment destination and develop, promote and market India as a leading manufacturing destination and as a hub for design and information.

Close to industry

VG Sakthikumar has been associated with Schwing Stetter since its inception in India in 1998, and has played a major part in its growth story. He has over two decades of industry experience in the ready-mix concrete business.

Tata Motors will continue to develop new products and upgrade its existing ones.

At Tata Motors, we strive to enhance our customers? experience, offering the unmatched benefit of a Tata truck, with best lifecycle cost, longer service runs and enhanced levels of driver comfort, resulting in best-in-class profitability and lowest payback period for operators, says Vinod Sahay, Head (Sales and Marketing), Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors. Excerpts of the interview.

We have to prepare for the future.

We have a Special Interest Group (SIG) in construction and heavy engineering and one of the group?s focus is on talent development, says Samir Yajnik, President - Sales and COO, Asia Pacific, Tata Technologies. Excerpts from the interview.

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