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Big Apple Boosts India’s Manufacturing Optics

Big Apple Boosts India’s Manufacturing Optics

Combilift Unveils Self-Propelled Inloader

Combilift, the global leader in innovative material handling, unveiled its pioneering Self-Propelled Inloader ‘COMBi-SPI’.

Sany Heavy Industry Net Profit Up 31.98%

Net profit attributed to shareholders surged by 31.98 per cent to $0.84 billion.

Small is the New Big!

How mini construction equipment is reshaping India’s infrastructure landscape

bauma 2025 Sets the Pace

With around 6,00,000 visitors from more than 200 countries and 3,601 exhibitors from 57 nations, bauma 2025 proved to be a stable foundation and forward-looking platform in turbulent times.

Ammann India Hosts Seminar on Asphalt Recycling and RAP Technology

A media interaction session further amplified the event’s reach and significance.

Polymatech to Set Up Rs 1.14 Bn Semiconductor Plant in Chhattisgarh

New semiconductor plant in Chhattisgarh expected to boost 5G/6G tech.

Combilift Unveils Self-Propelled Inloader at Bauma 2025

The collaboration with Spaansen, a specialist in precast concrete,

Caterpillar Powers Today and Drives Tomorrow at bauma 2025

Celebrating Caterpillar’s Centennial and ‘The Next 100 Years’.

India has been an essential market for many years

Nicole Schmitt, Exhibition Director, bauma 2025, provides insights into the expected number of exhibitors and visitors at bauma 2025.

India has been an essential market for many years

Nicole Schmitt, Exhibition Director, bauma 2025, provides insights into the expected number of exhibitors and visitors at bauma 2025.

From Sustainability to Smart Tech

bauma 2025 will have a heavy emphasis on sustainability and digitalisation, which are becoming major priorities for mining, construction and other related industries.

XCMG to Launch New Energy Series at bauma 2025

Lineup of over 40 construction equipment products

UAE’s Plant & Equipment to Exhibit at bauma 2025 in Munich

It remains a globally recognised marketplace and resource for heavy machinery

CE Industry Sees Robust Growth in Domestic and Export Sales: ICEMA

During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the industry sold 98,970 units

Roads & Highways Builders book RAHSTA Expo

India’s Largest Road Construction Expo has attracted exhibitors from all over India and has been sold out in Mumbai for Oct 9-10 at Jio World Convention Centre

ICEMA reports 5% increase in CE sales to 28,902 units for Q1 FY25

The CE industry had sold 27,577 units in the same period of the previous fiscal.

Earthmovers Surge Ahead

Earthmoving equipment sales soar 21 per cent in FY24, dominating the Indian construction equipment market.

Hyundai CE India Advances Excavators with Cutting-Edge Features

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment is one of the leading construction and earthmoving equipment manufacturers in India. Joydeep Baksi, National Sales Head (Sales & Marketing), Hyundai Construction Equipment India, speaks on the latest advancements incorporated into their recent hydraulic excavator models.

CV industry expects turnaround in H2FY25

During FY24, the CV industry faced unexpected challenges, resulting in muted volume growth of 0.7 per cent.

Loading the Future

Recent innovations in wheel loader technology have been transformative, and electric wheel loaders are at the forefront of this revolution.

2030 Goal: 250,000 Excavators!

India aims to increase its annual production from approximately 85,000 units to 250,000 units by 2030, driven by infrastructure investments in roads, railways, and mining

Hyundai holds a No. 2 position in excavator attachments in India.

Joydeep Baksi, National Sales Head (Sales & Marketing), Hyundai Construction Equipment India, speaks on the current market size of hydraulic excavators in India, and how has it evolved over the past few years.

Indian CE Sales Rise YoY

Indian Construction Equipment industry sales recorded 5 per cent YoY growth; 31 per cent MoM degrowth in April 2024.

SANY India expands presence with opening of new facility in Odisha

Sany Heavy Industry India, a leading global provider of construction machinery and equipment, was pleased to announce the grand opening of HO, Raghunath Machinary.

Hardayal Prasad is new MD and CEO of Srei Infra Finance

Srei Infrastructure Finance (SIFL) is a financial institution providing a bouquet of services, which include construction and mining equipment finance, advisory and development solutions and insurance broking.

Sany to showcase green products at INTERMAT 2024

Sany Group is gearing up to showcase at the INTERMAT Trade Show 2024 in Paris from 24 to 27 April 2024 at booth Ext 5 C 044.

XCMG launches premium G2 crane brand

The platform integrates the whole process of product application, maintenance, operation, and management, including 21 core technologies and 31 spare parts.

Zoomlion shines at INTERMAT 2024

The display featured 30 cutting-edge products across seven major categories

SANY India expands presence with opening of new facility in Odisha

This new office in Rayagada will serve as a hub for sales, service, and spare parts,

Hardayal Prasad is new MD and CEO of Srei Infra Finance

Mr. Prasad is a seasoned senior banker with over 36 years of experience

SANY to showcase green products at INTERMAT 2024

To exhibit excavators, concrete machinery, road machinery, port machinery, and several hydraulic parts.

Road construction industry launches RAHSTA Expo 2024 in Delhi

14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.

Road construction industry to launch RAHSTA Expo 2024

14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.

Intermat India rescheduled due to May 21-23

Intermat India, a premier exhibition showcasing innovations and advancements in the construction and infrastructure sectors, announces a date change for its upcoming event due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

The company finished the 2023 business year with a record revenue of Euro 14,042 mn.

Intermat India rescheduled due to May 21-23

The dates have been changed due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

DICV CY2023 business performance best-ever

Best-in-class MY24 BharatBenz trucks to drive business growth in 2024

Metro Rail sustainability suffering from affordability & connectivity

An affordable fare structure & an efficient last-mile connectivity are vital for Metro Rail

Dr E Sreedharan, India’s ‘Metro Man’ & India’s Top Metro Rail CEOs converge in Mumbai for CW Metro Rail Conference

More than 25 speakers – from over 10 metro rail corporations, technology experts, & transportation experts - will engage in crucial conversations regarding the sustainability, growth, and financial resilience of the Indian metro rail sector.

Liebherr to exhibit alternative drives plus a wide range of digital solutions at Intermat

From 24 to 27 April 2024 in area Ext 6 C 051 of the Intermat trade show, Liebherr is presenting around 20 machines from the product segments of tower cranes, mobile and crawler cranes, components, earthmoving machinery, material handling technology, deep foundation machines and concrete technology.

The CPCBIV+ certified engines emphasise on lowering carbon footprints

Anurag Pai, Regional Marketing Manager, South Asia, Perkins Engines, speaks on the trends in the industry, and does Perkins align with these trends.

Construction equipment industry anticipates 14-15% revenue surge

According to a report by CRISIL, the domestic construction equipment industry is poised for substantial growth this fiscal year with an anticipated revenue surge of 14 to 15 per cent.

No Bumps in the Road

India has been investing significantly in infrastructure development, including the construction of roads, highways, and expressways. This investment has driven the demand for road construction equipment.

FIRST Construction Council explains how to unlock value through ESG

With the rise in demand for sustainability, many companies are taking steps to become ESG (environmental, social, and governance) compliant. To delve deeper into the topic, FIRST Construction Council recently hosted a virtual discussion forum on the theme of “How construction companies can unlock value through ESG”.

Auto component industry grows 32.8% in FY2022-23

The turnover of the automotive component industry stood at Rs 5.60 lakh crore for the period of April 2022 to March 2023.

Escorts Kubota contemplates sale of railway equipment division

During 1Q, Escorts Kubota navigated a decline in tractor sales

Indian auto component industry grows 32.8% in FY 2022-23

Sales to OEMs grows 39.5% on back of strong growth in vehicle sales

Irish Cranes installs four Raimondi flat-tops in Dublin

This is for the construction of a new mixed-use development in Howth

CoalMin guarantees sufficient coal for thermal power plants

The coal ministry guaranteed thermal power plants adequate coal supplies to enable ongoing electricity output. Coal inventories at thermal power plants were at a healthy 33.46 million tonne as of 16 July up 28 per cent year on year (YoY).

CE manufacturers call for single emission norms for all machines

The Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA) has asked for a single set of laws to govern all construction equipment machinery

Fuelling the future

Backhoe loader manufacturers are developing hybrid or fully electric backhoe loaders, which significantly reduce or eliminate fuel consumption and emissions.

New Holland Construction announced a renewed focus on the brand

Company unveils C330 compact track loader with two other products

PM Modi to dedicate projects worth Rs 113.55 bn in Hyderabad

The second (semi-high-speed) Vande Bharat express (Secunderabad-Tirupati) from Secunderabad of Hyderabad to Tirupati was inaugurated on 8 April 2023 among other projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a ceremony in Hyderabad that will cost Rs 113.55 billion.

Zoomlion Unveils World’s Largest Tower Crane

The crane uses mobile balancing weight technology.

CE manufacturers call for single emission norms for all machines

ICEMA has appealed to relevant government departments.

Volvo Trucks India & Delhivery continue to drive progress in express logistics

? Jointly shaping the Indian express logistics industry through world-class, environmentally friendly, and safe transport solutions

Liebherr: 2022 business year with new record turnover

Compared to the previous year, the company recorded a turnover growth of Euro 950 mn

MRF's consolidated net profit for December quarter increased by 17%

Consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 56.44 billion.

Creating Compact Foundations

The upward trend of mechanisation in the construction and road-building industries is expected to drive the compaction equipment market in India.

Liebherr crane helps install dome at Kudankulam N-plant

The dome of the unit 3 reactor building at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant was installed last week. The lifting was done by a Liebherr LR 11350 heavy crane in an operation that took about an hour and fifteen minutes.

INTERMAT’s first edition in India concludes successfully

The three-day event witnessed a wide range of construction materials on display, an insightful finance conference and launch of new equipment machineries.

Country Roads Take Me Home

The slowdown in the road construction activity has been a drag for the construction equipment sector.

INTERMAT’s first edition in India concludes successfully

The three-day event witnessed a wide range of construction materials on display, an insightful finance conference and launch of new equipment machineries.

L&T builds 12-storey residential tower in 96 days!

Larsen & Toubro announced the achievement of ‘Mission 96’, a plan to build a 12-storey residential tower for their client, CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation), with 96 flats in just 96 days using the company’s precast large concrete panel system for ultra-rapid construction of public housing.

L&T builds 12-storey residential tower in 96 days!

L&T’s ‘Mission 96’ was achieved by using precast technology that is touted as the future of construction of residential towers.

Tata Elxsi doubles Q1 hiring on push from EVs

Tata Elxsi, a leading provider of design-led technology services including the auto sector, added 771 employees during April-June (Q1FY23) period.

Small is the New Big!

Air compressors are necessary at any construction site. Compared to non-portable air compressors, the smaller machines produce significantly less noise, and are used to complete jobs at any locations.

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.

Enhancing efficiency

India’s construction equipment market is growing quickly, and this is stimulating demand for bearings. The bearing industry is expected to grow at a rate of 9 to 10 per cent in the years ahead.

The Concrete Advantage!

The concrete equipment market is expected to rise on account of anticipated growth in the construction industry, increasing FDIs, and the rising number of smart city projects in the country.

Duerr introduces new software for better first-run rate

New software for improved quality management and greater overall equipment effectiveness

Infra push for mini equipment

According to Arizton’s latest research report, India’s construction equipment market will grow at a CAGR of 8.9 per cent during 2022-2028. Mini excavators hold a decent share in the overall construction equipment industry.

CEAT to provide tech for connected vehicles, EV components

CEAT has planned to diversify its product portfolio by offering the latest technologies for connected vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs).

Poised for growth

With the mining segment getting government support in a big way, the truck and tipper segment will witness growing demand in the days to come.

NIP can make CE tick

As per the ICEMA report, the Indian construction equipment (CE) industry has experienced a 23 per cent drop in sales at the end of the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY22) compared to Q3FY21.

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.

Vishal Chaudhury appointed MD of CNH Industrial Capital in India

CNH Industrial Capital, the financial services division of CNH Industrial N.V., announces that Vishal Chaudhury has joined as Managing Director of CNH Industrial Capital (India) and will lead its Indian business unit.

Make in Steel 2022

The fifth edition of Make in Steel Conference and Awards 2022, with the theme “Gearing up for sustainable steel in India”, offered three interactive panel discussions and thought-provoking industry keynotes.

Vishal Chaudhury appointed MD of CNH Industrial Capital in India

Vishal Chaudhury is a global executive with over 24 years of experience, with demonstrated history of managing start-ups and revenue leadership positions.

Hajela of L&T: India has potential to be an export hub for compactors

Vivek Hajela, VP & Head- CE Business, Larsen & Toubro, shares information on the current market size of compactors in India, and the upcoming digital technologies in compactors.

Paving the way ahead

While recent times may have been tough on construction equipment manufacturers, the compactor market is still brimming with optimism.

Budget’s 35% capex jump to Rs 7.5 trillion underscores appetite for infrastructure steel

Railway key officials, engineering and design consultants, EPC contractors, join steel producers, steel technocrats, steel material scientists at the annual event being held on 23rd February 2022 in Delhi organised by FIRST Construction Council.

Indian construction equipment industry growth slumps in Q3FY22

On the back of slowdown in the construction activity, the Indian CE industry experienced 23% drop in sales at the end of the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY22) compared to Q3FY21, as per the ICEMA report.

ACMA seeks uniform 18% GST for all auto components

ACMA has urged the government for a uniform GST rate of 18 per cent on all auto parts to curb the impact of counterfeits in the aftermarket operations.

Counting on diggers

Increasing demand for construction and infrastructure activities is anticipated to augment earthmoving equipment market growth in India over the next few years.

Success Story: Successful steel operations with superior lubrication solutions

The backbone of industrial operations, India’s steel industry is among the largest in the world. According to estimates by India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the country produced the second highest amount of crude steel in June 2021, and is expected to witness further growth in the days to come.

Volvo CE introduces 3 new construction BEVs

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

Escorts announces strategic organisational changes

Escorts, an Indian firm manufacturing agricultural tractors and construction equipment, has announced a leadership transition, comprising the elevation of Bharat Madan as President Finance, Group Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Head.

We expect heavy truck market in India to grow by 60% in 2021

A healthy mix of construction activities, especially affordable housing and de-regulation of the mining sector with proactive private participation are reviving demand for the tippers segment.

Wheel loader market is dominated by 120-150 HP range equipment

In the current context, users prefer wheel loaders that deliver higher productivity at lesser operating costs, along with enhanced servicing of their machines across their work cycle.

Achieve efficiency & profitability with right lubrication solution

The Indian steel industry had been expanding till March 2020 with its Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) over 50. However, the pandemic, subsequent lockdowns and supply-side constraints have deeply affected operations.

Covid-19 has expedited the transition from manual processes to automated systems”

The demands on controllers and sensors used in construction machines, municipal vehicles, agricultural and forestry machinery, port facilities and cranes are extremely high. Units and machines are permanently exposed to harsh environments like heat, cold, moisture, mud, dust, shocks and vibrations and often even thunder and lightning.

Tunnel excavation work of SJVN’s Naitwar Mori HEP completed

Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN triggered the last blast to mark the completion of heading excavation of 4.3-km-long head race tunnel of 60 MW Naitwar Mori hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand.

Market to bounce back

The Covid-19 pandemic has hugely impacted the global air compressor market in a negative way. However, the market is expected to recover by Q1/Q2 of 2023.

Narrowing of price levels between excavators & backhoes is expected to have an impact on volumes

The Indian backhoe loader market had been growing year-on-year for four straight years till 2018-19. It grew with a CAGR of more than 20 per cent per year, peaking in 2018-19. In 2019-20 the market shrunk by 20 per cent due to factors such as elections and constrained liquidity post the ILFS crisis.

Tech Drives Backhoes

Backhoe loader manufacturers are leveraging digital technology by integrating Big Data and the Internet of Things in their models.

Tunnel excavation work of SJVN’s Naitwar Mori HEP completed

Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project has the potential to generate 265.5 million units of electricity every year and State of Uttarakhand will get 12% free Power as a Royalty.

Ramky Enviro, GHMC partner to launch 2nd C&D recycling facility in Hyderabad

Ramky Enviro Engineers Limited and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) announced the launch of its second Construction and Demolition (C&D) recycling facility in Hyderabad at Fathullaguda, Hayathnagar.

Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler

An LH 60 M Port Litronic was recently handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG in Brienz, Switzerland. The Liebherr material handler is specially designed for the economical handling of bulk goods and general cargo.

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