Tata Hitachi launches EX 210LC Prime

The new advanced EX 210LC Prime inherits a strong lineage from its predecessors

The Indian excavator market stands at around 25,000 machines

During the recently-held JCB Excavator Day in Pune, Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the current market share of excavators in the Indian construction equipment industry and JCB’s position within it.

We are enhancing business competencies for green bio-carbon material development

Vidyadhar Limaye, President – Business Head (Polymer), Varroc Engineering, speaks on the current status and recent developments of company’s polymer business.

Volvo and Eicher products acknowledged at the 14th Apollo CE Awards

VE Commercial Vehicles - A Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Joint Venture have won six prestigious awards for their modern range of vehicles in India, all of which are backed by smart industry-leading solutions at the recently concluded Apollo CV awards 2023.

Volvo and Eicher products acknowledged at the 14th Apollo CE Awards

Volvo 9600 Seater and Sleeper Coach wins Coach of the Year (Premium Category)

Forging and components industry to experience 60% decline due to electric vehicles: AIFI

The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) has witnessed a challenging time in the first half of 2022 as a result of increased input costs, particularly steel, aluminum, and nickel prices.

The market is shifting towards bigger vehicles in the tipper segment

We have a total of five manufacturing plants in India, of which four are located in North India and one in South India

Components industry to witness 60% decline due to EVs: AIFI President

AIFI has expressed concerns to the government over high steel, aluminum, and nickel prices, as the increase in steel prices has damaged the Indian forging industry

Forging and components industry to experience 60% decline due to electric vehicles: AIFI

• The increase in steel, aluminium, and nickel prices have hammered the industry in India

Mahindra Group inks pact with Volkswagen to expand EV range

India's Mahindra & Mahindra has planned to get additional components from other firms to expand its electric vehicle (EV) range.

Mahindra Group inks pact with Volkswagen to expand EV range

India's Mahindra & Mahindra has planned to get additional components from other firms to expand its electric vehicle (EV) range

Eyeing new heights

The year 2021 gave numerous ups and downs for the construction equipment and equipment financing industries. When the year comes to an end, the sectors look forth towards infrastructure as the ‘Growth Puller’ for the period ahead.

Semiconductor shortage to hamper ce industry

Global semiconductor shortages may curtail new equipment production,resulting in higher used equipment prices.

Criticality of component supplies!

During one of my discussions with a friend who is CEO of one of the engineering and equipment firms in India, I vividly recall the distress expressed over the shortage of good quality component supplies, and its cascading effect on the entire supply chain and customer deliverables.

Komatsu and Honda to jointly build micro electric excavator

Komatsu and Honda have announced that they are working together on a micro electric excavator.

There is a lot of pent-up demand in market that needs to be catered to

Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India), elaborates on the company’s activities and the market trends post pandemic scenario.

All about vehicle scrappage policy!

CARE Ratings scrutinises the vehicle scrappage policy, which was unveiled by Road Minister Nitin Gadkar in the Lok Sabha recently.

Budget spurs order books

The Budget 2021 has won the approval of its utmost critics with most giving it a thumbs up. Infrastructure is the mantra for 2021-22 as the Finance Minister proposed to significantly enhance capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 trillion in the next fiscal, besides creating institutional structures and giving a big thrust to monetising assets to achieve the goals of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), which was launched in December 2019 with around 6,835 projects.

Growth factors of Indian warehousing and logistics sector

Aditya Vazirani, CEO of Robinsons Global Logistics Solutions, elaborates on the factors that will drive the growth of Indian warehousing and logistics in 2021.

We anticipate a quick recovery from the bottom

In a projects ElectroMech has a stated strategy of Cranes & Beyond. Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India), elaborates more on the company’s activities and the market trends in post-pandemic scenario., the ongoing projects simply cannot be stopped and these need to be completed and taken to their logical conclusion. Hence, when it comes to crane orders for big projects under execution, the orders are still being finalised in the industry. The pandemic had put a pause on the entire activity in the market for a few months. However, the market has almost got back to the pre-pandemic days and business seems to be back to normal.

Aquajet Trio for bridge and road repair applications

Aquajet has introduced a dynamic trio of machines ideally suited for road and bridge repair applications

Financing Challenges

Devendra Kumar Vyas elaborates on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on infrastructure and financing sector and the challenges faced by NBFCs.

Hyundai CE partners with KT

Hyundai Construction Equipment (Hyundai CE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KT

Aquajet launches Ecosilence 3.0

Aquajet introduced the Ecosilence 3.0 that reduces noise and allows for a more compact jobsite.

Indo-German Engineering Trade in 2019

India is the second-largest sales market in Asia for the German engineering industry.

Compliance Challenges

Embracing the next level emission regulations is expected to be tough for the engine and equipment OEMs considering technology upgradations and need for adequate skill development among the users.

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.

Technology Boost for Logistics

With the advent of GST and giving infrastructure status to logistics sector, many logistics companies are investing heavily in warehouse space and infrastructure.

Technology Boost for Logistics

With the advent of GST and giving infrastructure status to logistics sector, many logistics companies are investing heavily in warehouse space and infrastructure.

Sustainable Market for Trucks

Pick up in infrastructure spending and construction activity, especially in roads and highways, irrigation and affordable housing segment, will continue to support demand for construction trucks.

Kixx wins Korea First Brand Awards

GS Caltex?s lubricant brand, Kixx that is being endorsed by leading Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, has won the Korea First Brand Award in the lubricant category.

Setting New Benchmark

Growth in warehousing and logistics sector is picking up with the introduction of GST and infrastructure status to logistics. In this scenario, the warehousing and material handling equipment players are gearing up to meet the emerging demand for advanced equipment.

Towards smarter machines

Shifting to a smarter technology brings in many advantages. Shandar Alam elaborates on smart hydraulics and its advantages in the current industry scenario.

Perkins to showcase new solutions at bauma 2019

Perkins is showcasing its complete EU Stage V engine range, future technologies and aftermarket services and digital solutions at bauma Munich, during April 8-14, 2019.

Unique Greasing Solutions

Sanjay Tools & Accessories Pvt Ltd in association with GURTECH offers unique and patented greasing solutions.

Volvo Concludes KITEC Training Programme

Volvo Trucks recently concluded the fifth edition of the Key Indian Technical Excellence Competition (KITEC). With customer-centricity being a core value, the competition focuses on imparting training and skills development to drivers and technicians, thereby ensuring delivery of competent aftermarket professionals.

Metallurgy Trends in Construction

Steel and metals play a major role in the construction industry. Alireza Moghaddam explains on the use of metals in construction and the new trends and the emerging market opportunities.

JCB India opens dealership facility in Mohali

JCB India Ltd along with its dealer Krishna Automobiles inaugurated a new dealer facility in Mohali. Spread over 24,560 sq ft, this is the largest construction equipment facility by Krishna Automobiles and will also be their new Head Office.

Multi-modal logistics park in Kerala

Kerala has been included in the list of 11 states to have multimodal logistics parks, at a cost of Rs 32,853 crore

Continental Truck Tyres opens showroom in Rudrapur

Continental India inaugurated their first showroom in Uttarakhand for heavy commercial vehicle tyres.

Material Handling: Meteoric Rise

Modern warehousing and inter modal logistics industry initiatives in India, have redefined how business is conducted in the country in most industry sectors as well as its geographic regions.

Automotive Engine Parts

Om Internationals has emerged as a leading manufacturer, exporter and supplier of automotive engine parts.

Eyes don't lie.

We concentrate mainly on iris technology, which is the highest form of biometrics. There are many types of biometric identifications like voice, fingerprint, face, palm and iris.

Impressive Showcase by CASH Industry

Excon 2015, in CASH domain, witnessed a plethora of equipment aggregates, sub- assemblies, components and IT solutions for OEMs in their equipment, as original suppliers and in the aftermarket space, descending on the scene of action.

Taper Roller Bearings

ARB Bearings is one of the leading bearing brands of Asia, the companies run by professionals with over forty years of experience in the bearings industry.

Conmat bags BAI award

Governor of Maharashtra C V Rao presented KYB-Conmat with Sarvottam Manufacturer of Concrete Batching Plant in India in ?Indian Construction Industry Award - 2015? at Builders Association of India 75th Jubilee day function held in Mumbai

Taper Roller Bearings

ARB Bearings is one of the leading bearing brands of Asia, the companies run by professionals with over 40 years of experience in bearings industry.

Taper Roller Bearings

ARB Bearings is one of the leading bearing brands of Asia, the companies run by professionals with over forty years of experience in the bearings industry.

Automobile Transmission Gears

Acme Auto offers a wide variety of automobile transmission gears that are used in automobiles to transmit heat from the engine to driving axle through belts, fluids, gears, etc.

Sandeep Singh joins Tata Hitachi as Managing Director

Sandeep Singh hasl joined Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Co as Managing Director with effect from August 1, 2015. He succeeds Ranaveer Sinha who has just relinquished his position after a long innings at the helm of Tata Hitachi, will now assume a new role of Senior Advisor with Hitachi Construction Machinery Company.

Seminar to promote arc welding technology in India

Panasonic Welding Systems in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Rocker Switches

Glorious Electronics India manufactures a flawless range of rocker switches that are used in various appliances as well as motors.

Shaft Bearings

Delux Bearings Ltd offers a range of quality integral shaft bearings that is fabricated using best quality materials. This range of durable integral shaft bearings has been precisely made for different automobiles and models. The material used is of premium quality that ensures reliability and durability.

AMW Motors appoints dealer for eastern UP

AMW Motors announced the appointment of Mehrotra Automobiles as its sales and service dealer for Eastern Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad, Pratapgarh, Sultanpur, Chitrakoot, Kausambia, Jaunpur, Varanasi, Sonbhadra, Gazipur, Mirzapur, Chandauli and Bhadohi.

Multileaf Springs

This section provides information on products that find use in the making and maintenance of construction and equipment.

Automotive transmission gears

Indosculp Autocomp is a manufacturer of an assortment of engineering components such as finished gear components, API couplings, gear components, electric motor shafts, worm gears, cluster gears, connecting shafts, and control gears.

Sand castings

Manek Investment Cast Pvt Ltd, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified company, is a manufacturer of sand castings by alkaline phenolic no-bake process. The company offers rough, semi-finished, or fully finished machined sand castings according to the needs of customer.

Automotive transmission gears

Indosculp Autocomp is a manufacturer of an assortment of engineering components such as finished gear components, API couplings, gear components, electric motor shafts, worm gears, cluster gears, connecting shafts, and control gears.

Sand castings

Manek Investment Cast Pvt Ltd, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified company, is a manufacturer of sand castings by alkaline phenolic no-bake process.

The Road Ahead

The need for better infrastructure is pressing with India?s rapid urbanisation and burgeoning middle class. Some 590 million people will live in cities by 2030, and could account for 70 per cent of Indian GDP, according to a McKinsey report.

Springs for All

Aditya Industries manufactures various types of coil springs, rings, heavy-duty springs and sheet metal components. Aditya Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of all types of coil springs, rings etc

Volvo Penta powers worlds first hybrid wood chipper

Finnish forest technology manufacturer Kesla Oyj presented its Kesla C860 wood chipper at the FinnMetko exhibition in JSmsS,

Bearings should perform in harsh environment

Bearings should not only be capable to withstand high dynamic loads but also high vibrations, heavy shock loads, contamination, take care of shaft misalignment

Our products have been designed for critical applications

SKF provides application specific customised solutions across its five technology platforms that include bearings, seals, lubrication systems, mechatronics and services,

Bearings for Smooth and Durable Functioning

Not as interesting or inspiring as a tiny transistor in an electronic circuit, a bearing is as important as a transistor when it comes to the smooth functioning of a machine.

Mechanised Cleaning

Infrastructure service vehicles, especially vehicles meant for cleaning and maintenance, have yet to get their due share and recognition.

Road Sweeper RS 6000

Truck-mounted sweepers built by Roots Multiclean are of the highest quality standards, meeting the toughest cleaning requirements and are known for their functionality and reliability.

Farm Implements on Fast Growth Track

INDIA ranks second in farm output worldwide. Agriculture and allied sectors like forestry, logging and fishing accounted for 17 per cent of the GDP in 2012. Rising costs and scarcity of manpower

Transmission gears

Deepak Industries is a manufacturer of gearboxes and gears for industrial and automotive applications. The company's product range comprises worm gearboxes, helical gearboxes, geared motors, couplings and clutches, spur and helical gears, rear axles

Synchro Sleeves, Input Shaft, Final Drive

AVTEC, a part of the CK Birla Group, the company makes precision engineered automotive components such as crankshafts, cylinder blocks, camshaft, gears and housings, cylinder heads, gears and machined castings that find use in heavy-duty transmissions.

The strategic leader

Sanjeev Ranjan is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of International Copper Association India (ICAI) since April 2011. He is also fulfilling the role of Sub-Regional Director of West Asia. ICAI is part of the worldwide network of copper promotion centres of the International Copper Association (ICA).

Compression Springs

Techno Spring is a manufacturer of various types of springs; compression springs, conical springs, extension springs, torsion springs, spiral springs and wire forms. Catering to the needs of various industries including the automotive industry, the company also specialises in the manufacture of custom compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs, conical springs and wire forms.

Fabricated, Welded Tubular Parts

Indo Autotech is a manufacturer of sheet metal components, tubular components, fine blanked components, fabricated components, welding components, assemblies and sub assemblies. The product portfolio of the company comprises two-wheeler structural parts and sub-assemblies, foot rest sub assembly, hose clamps.

AMW dealer in Bangladesh

AMW Motors (AMW) announced the appointment of Uttara Motors as its dealer for Bangladesh. It will provide customers a full range of services including vehicle sales, maintenance and repair and spare parts support. Uttara Group of Companies is one of the leading industrial, trading and agency houses in Bangladesh. It is also the largest dealer of automobiles in the country, representing leading Indian and Japanese automobile companies.

Control cables for earthmoving equipment

Madhusudan Auto manufactures automotive control cables. The product range comprises control cables for earthmoving equipment passenger vehicles, trucks, two-wheelers.

AMW appoints dealer in Bhopal

AMW Motors announced the appointment of Ananya Automobiles as its dealer for Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The new facility will provide customers a full range of services including vehicle sales, financing assistance, maintenance, and repair, spare parts support including a 24x7 call centre. A Ramasubramanian, President, AMW and Gagan Gupta, Managing Director, Ananya Automobiles inaugurated the facility. Ananya Automobiles is part of Ananya Engineering, which has been in the business of construction

In India, we are the pioneers in providing gear-testing technology.

We are planning to set up an assembly unit for gear-cutting machines in the next two years and will start manufacturing gear-cutting machines in the next five years, says Jiri Horacek, Managing Director, GearSpect India, in an interview with Huned Contractor. Excerpts of the interview.

Spheroidal graphite iron casting

Perfect Auto Cast manufactures spheroidal graphite iron casting for application in off-highway equipment, material handling equipment, hydraulic equipment, and automobiles like trucks, trailers and tractors.

Steel forgings

Super Forge manufactures a variety of steel forgings that find use in off-highway equipment, material handling equipment and automobiles.

More Needs To Be Done

The interim Budget presented recently has some positive measures for the construction equipment sector, with the highlight being the two per cent excise duty reduction on capital goods. Industry captains react.We as part of the construction equipment industry, are happy with the cuts announced by the Finance Minister. This will certainly help this important industry to build infrastructure, which has been down by over 30 per cent over the last couple of years. However, I feel that, given the

A Great Leap Forward

Conmat joins hands with Kayaba Corporation, Japan, a market leader in transit mixers with 85 per cent of market share, to serve their wide client base with enhanced technology and better quality products. Conmat System has successfully generated a good reputation in the market since the past five years

Improving productivity

The HyPro2000 torch raises ESS ARR Metal Industries' productivity. In a competitive manufacturing environment, productivity and the ability to produce parts at a lower cost are very often key differentiators between companies and their business rivals.

An upward trend

Over the years, the manufacturing sectors have made remarkable progress in integrating the latest and most advanced systems of material handling into the manufacturing process. There is a perceptible shift towards third-party logistics providers, increased focus on integrated supply chain

We are one of the first major players in India to get into cold forging.

We were the first company in India to successfully develop a fracture split connecting rod and this was a major breakthrough at that time. Our engineering capability is what differentiates us from others because of which we can produce very high quality and high precision products for the customers, says Viraj G Kalyani, Executive Vice President, Kalyani Forge. Excerpts from the interview.

We have loaders that have crossed 25,000 working hours and are still working in India

When demand increases and the market matures, we will launch Phase II, and will also be setting up a joint venture (JV) plant for assembling in India, says Blues Xue, CEO, Changlin Construction Machinery India

Mac,s Vast Product Range

Mac Marketing Corporation offers products ranging from bearings, assemblies, flow controllers to turntables.Mac Marketing Corporation has introduced various ranges of bearings, clamping/locking assemblies, flow controllers and self lubricating bushes.The special kind of bearings called combined bearings which are widely used for combined radial and thrust load for linear motion applications have the following features:

Mac's product range

Mac Marketing Corporation offers products ranging from bearings, assemblies, flow controllers to turntables. Mac Marketing Corporation has introduced various ranges of bearings, clamping/locking assemblies, flow controllers and self lubricating bushes.

We are in the process of NABL accreditation for our lube oil testing

We are proud to announce that our company has been awarded the title of Model Company, the first company in India to be conferred such a title in the small scale category. Practicing 5S has helped us to give the customer timely service and increased his confidence in our company, says S Alex Wilfred, Managing Director, Pentagon Lubricants.

Timken is a world leader in tapered roller bearings

From automotive, heavy duty, agriculture and motorcycle appli?cations to medium duty, constru?ction and marine products, Timken delivers high-quality products with one of the widest ranges of part numbers in the industry, says Sanjay Koul,Managing Director, Timken India.

New leader

Omron Industrial Automation, a global manufacturer of automation products and a leading provider of application expertise, announced the appointment of Pradeep Karnik as its Managing Director for India.

Fuel and Energy Efficient Machines

In an intensely competitive market, OEMs are no more just technology providers; rather, they are keen on providing total solutions specific to a project.

Poised for Major Growth

The crane manufacturing industry has witnessed a phase of restructuring with several acquisitions and joint ventures resulting in considerable international influence in the quality and use of better technology in the industry.

Volvo Wins Red Dot Award

Volvo?s A40F articulated hauler received the highest accolade from the largest design competition in the world ? the coveted ?red dot: best of the best? product design award.

Engines of Growth

A recent report from the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) forecasts that the world's manufacturing output growth will be slower compared to the last year. As per the report, the developing countries have maintained high growth rates of manufacturing with production increasing by 11.1 percent.

Engines of growth

Studies show that at present as per 2010 figures, diesel engines in India emit a total of 357,959 tonne of pollution. If we were to use diesel engines with lower emissions, then this figure would be reduced to 116,325 tonne. Couple this with the fact that there are over 400,000 diesel powered vehicles being produced every year and 250,000 diesel powered gensets

Lack of a regulatory body for safety norms is a concern

The industry is definitely getting more customer oriented, states Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech. In an exclusive interview with Equipment India Mehendale spills the details about changing customer preferences and the challenges the industry faces.

A complex growth pattern

Till date, leasing has not been not more than one per cent of the total equipment finance market. However, with the clarity coming about taxation related to leasing and a direct tax code coming up, there is a huge opportunity of revival of this product in the coming years.

Siemens at GMC Expo

Siemens Drive Technologies division is participating in Gears, Motors & Controls Expo 2011, a platform where all the leading players in gears, motors, controls and allied products will be showcasing their products.

Continuous Upgradation

Pentagon has always provided with its customers quality supply at a very competitive and affordable price.

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.