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Inching towards $5 trn economy

Infrastructure growth will play a significant role in achieving India’s target of being a 5 trillion economy by 2025. It is imperative to ensure sustainability during this journey, writes SP Rajan of L&T.

BMC would spend Rs 60 bn to pave 400 km of roads

In the upcoming years will Mumbai's pitiful potholed roads ultimately be fixed? The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has chosen five large construction companies with a track record in building national highways to carry out the job and has eliminated small road contractors in order to execute the largest-ever civic contract to concrete 400 km of road for Rs 60 billion.

BOMAG’s compact half-lane BM 2200/65 cold planer

BOMAG designed its new BM 2200/65 half-lane cold planer to be light and compact for greater maneuverability and easier transport.

What new construction equipment will 2022 bring?

The outlook on India’s construction equipment sector is optimistic since the country’s needs for infrastructure will continue to grow massively.

BMC’s expenditure on development project rises

For the first time in over a decade, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has spent over 88 per cent of the allotted budget for developmental activities/projects during FY 2021-21.

Beating Covid-19

The second wave of Covid-19 pandemic brought us to a complete standstill. However, several companies have rose to the occasion and have come forward to help hospitals treating Covid-19 patients by supplying medical oxygen.

New technologies to reduce emission

Proper use of construction machinery plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas in construction industry.

fpsi conference on fluid power industry

The series of FPSI meetings held in Bengaluru for the fluid power fraternity comprising hydraulic, pneumatic and mechatronic industries, discussed and deliberated the key market trends and industry initiatives.

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.

BMCT receives 3 new quay cranes

The PSA International-owned Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT) at JNPT has received three additional super-post panamax quay cranes recently, increasing its fleet size to 12 quay cranes.

"Mining equipment industry is on a high-growth trajectory"

Caterpillar products and services are designed to meet the high production and low cost per tonne demands of the industry.

Ports of Opportunities

Capacity expansion plans at Indian ports is giving a renewed hope for port equipment players. Many port operators are acquiring new equipment as part of modernisation and expansion of handling capacities at these ports.

WOLFF cranes building blue quarters in Flanders

A set of eight WOLFF cranes is put on job at the construction of the ?Blue Boulevard? in the marina of Hasselt. These cranes set up by the contractor STRABAG Belgium NV ensure that building materials get moved from A to B on this construction site in the capital of the Belgian province Limburg.

Infrastructure on fast track

The Indian infrastructure sector is not slowing down anytime soon, given the government initiatives and market demand. This makes it a feasible environment for the growth of construction equipment, writes Andy Dhanaraj, Director - Sales, Caterpillar India.

Prime Minister inaugurates BMCT terminal at JNPT

PSA?s Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT), Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)?s fourth container terminal, was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He officiated the BMCT opening remotely from the site of the Navi Mumbai International Airport project where he had earlier launched the new airport?s construction.

PSA BMCT starts second regular service with Hapag-Lloyd vessel call

PSA?s Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT) continued on its growth path with the arrival of Hapag-Lloyd?s ?Express Rome? at the terminal, marking BMCT?s second weekly service call and its first direct Europe service.

BMCT trainees gain new skill sets

As many as 38 trainees who were inducted into the BMCT team since August this year have successfully completed several phases of extensive training.

BMCT trainees gain new skill sets

Thirty eight trainees who were inducted into the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals(BMCT) team since August this year have successfully completed several phases ofextensive training.

On a Brighter Note

The government's increased focus on port infrastructure and through budget and Sagar Mala programme has opened new growth avenues for port equipment industry and is looking forward to a brighter future in India.

HCC JV wins Bangalore Metro contract

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has awarded a contract to Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), which had partnered with URC Construction for bidding the project.

BMCT receives first batch of mega quay cranes

Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pvt Ltd (BMCT), a subsidiary of PSA International, received its first batch of three super-post panamax quay cranes in the lead-up to BMCT?s planned start of operations at the end of 2017.

Shell Lubricants opens learning centre

Shell Lubricants inaugurated a new Learning Centre in partnership with BML Munjal University (BMU), Haryana. Shell?s collaboration with the varsity aims to provide real life hardware exposure and share practical knowledge in lubrication of automotive and industrial applications. The learning centre is aimed at providing industry experience to college students. The centre comprises an Automotive Section and an Industrial Section.

Terex bags BMCT orders

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received orders from Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pte Ltd (BMCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) to supply various types of Terex stacking cranes.

Terex bags BMCT orders for stacking cranes

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received orders from Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pte Ltd (BMCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) to supply various types of Terex stacking cranes. The orders include 18 Terex rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTG) and four Terex rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMG).

Promising entrepreneur

Nishant Jain is a Director of Rollwell Group, whose flagship companies include Rollwell Conveyor Components Pvt Ltd, Rollwell Technical Services Pvt Ltd and Temcor Rollwell Domes Pvt Ltd.

Witnessing Quantum Jump

In light of the various infrastructure development initiatives by our government and expansion plans declared by various related agencies, the Bulk Material Handling Equipment (BMHE) sector

Indonesia construction market to see major growth

According to AECOM, in the medium term (up to 2020) Indonesia is expected to see the fastest construction market growth of any Asian country.

3rd Smart Cities Summit 2016

It was a day-long event that witnessed participation from over 70 distinguished speakers and a high-powered, 50-member Smart Cities Trade Mission led by Bruce Andrews, Deputy Secretary, US Department of Commerce.

Gear Cables

Anjali Engineering Works rule the market in offering a qualitative gamut of gear cables that is manufactured with utmost care and perfection. These products are manufactured using optimum grade raw material and the latest machines in complete compliance with the industrial norms.

Graded Up

If tightened completion time is demanded as in the case of Delhi peripheral ring road by Supreme Court, it will sure to up the demand for advanced, high capacity motor graders.

Bearings: Brother in Arms With Manufacturing

Make in India initiatives project India to become one of the largest global manufacturing hubs, and is a clarion calls to the international manufacturing community which augers well with the domestic aspirants.

Leading the Pack

A $3 billion company, with presence in 70 countries and 40 manufacturing facilities across the globe, Donaldson Inc USA has been able to sustain its leadership position in filter solutions both in the OE and after market as well.

The time has come

As per one of the recent reports ?impatience was creeping in among business men as nothing has changed on the ground in the first nine months of Modi government?; and if we assess the time period for this ?impatience?, it is not the couple of months these ?business? communities have looking for some action from the government, but it has been over a couple of years! Opportunities are aplenty.

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.

Lifting Solutions

The future trend in material handling systems will be towards lighter, higher-efficiency equipment. The power consumption, material of construction, operating noise levels and eco-friendly features of this equipment will play a big role while introducing

ElectroMech Cranes to Support BMM Ispat

BMM Group has placed order for 13 cranes with ElectroMech for its ongoing steel plant expansion project. BMM Ispat is a Rs 2,000-crore company, part of the renowned BMM Group. The plant at Danapur, Hospet, Karnataka

We are at the forefront of developing new green technologies

Donaldson has been dedicated to two different market segments, one is off-highway (construction equipment) and the other is commercial vehicles. Construction equipment market in India has grown 19 per cent from 2010 to 2013, which is Rs 300 billion market in 2014, based on the infrastructure expenditures which is about 6-7 times that of 2010

For India, the risks and rewards are great

Looking at the infrastructure industry, a main driver behind construction equipment, India is ranked 7th in terms of risk vs reward, says Benjamin Duyck, Market Intelligence Analyst, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

CP adds new dealer

Chicago Pneumatic (CP) has appointed BMI Group headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, as its authorised dealer to support its expansion in the region.

Efficient leadership

Subhasis Chatterjee is responsible for managing Eaton?s India Hydraulics business. He is also responsible for sales, operations, strategic plans, growth initiatives and supply chain functions.

Engine and transmission assembly, and testing line

Vinar Systems is a manufacturer of conveyor systems in India, and caters to the automobile and white goods sector. It also represents Haosenread Manufacturing Co, China, which specialises in the manufacture of engine and transmission assembly and testing lines.

Anand automotive to invest Rs 1,200 cr over 5 years

Anand Automotive said it will invest Rs 1,200 crore over the next five years on new product development and capacity expansion. The company is also looking to enhance its exports to cash in on opportunities arising out of rupee depreciation. The group has 47 different manufacturing locations across India

BMC to count vehicles first before taking road works

In a first of its kind in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to conduct vehicle counts on roads in the city before taking up any road infrastructure project. The civic body has decided to buy at least two vehicle-counting machines to start with and these will be installed on those particular roads which may require infrastructural changes.

Blore road work needs multi-agencies' coordination

In Bangalore, the much-awaited upgrade of roads along the Namma Metro stretch from Anil Kumble Circle on MG Road to Baiyappanahalli could take place very soon. The project cost is estimated at Rs 114 crore. For this, multi-agencies coordinated effort is said to be essential in addition to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL). The upgrade involves a complete overhaul of the roads and underground utilities, installation of permanent UG ducts for storm water, electric cables, sewage, OFCs,

KBL's pumping solutions

Kirloskar Brothers (KBL) is showcasing its innovative and sustainable pumping solutions/products at the 20th International Engineering & Technology Fair (IETF 2013) hosted by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

We provide innovative solutions for architectural challenges

If a project needs to be completed in time, efficient access equipment/machine needs to be deployed, as early completion of project will bring down the overall cost. There is an urgent need of legislation or some kind of Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) certification, says Siraj Dalvi, Managing Director, Simple Engineering Solutions. Excerpts from the interview.

We offer a unique service experience

We have been following a zero accident policy and maintaining this consistently since we came into the business. If there is proper prequalification and competitive bidding, or a challenging project, we invariably win it, says Siraj Dalvi, Managing Director, Simple Engineering Solutions.

Putzmeister Boom Pumps at Bangalore Metro Rail Project

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) is a joint venture between Government of India and Government of Karnataka with the responsibility of impleme?ntation of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.

Focusing on niche segments

Jagadish Kulkarni, Vice President-Sales & Marketing (Wheel & Air) at DISA India, comes with rich experience in his field. He has been entrusted additional responsibility

Metso bags order for QC system

Metso has received an order for a new Metso IQ quality control system from Stora Enso Skoghall. The system will be installed on BM8, one of the largest board machines in the world with an annual production amount of over 400,000 tonne.

We will be investing in new product lines and aim to cross the $500-mn turnover mark by 2015

In a significant strategic decision, Terex Corp has recently acquired Demag Cranes, world?s leading German manufacturer of all kinds of cranes, for nearly $1.5 billion.

Liebherr's 600T crane

At the 2011 bC India exhibition in Mumbai, Liebherr presented the LR 1600.

Bomag?s New Machines

Bomag, part of the Fayat Group, launches its series in the cold mining machines and road pavers.

Grove crane for BMM Ispat

One of India?s leading metal fabrication companies, BMM Ispat, is using a new Grove GMK6300 all-terrain crane to handle heavy-lift work at its plant in Hospet, Karnataka.

A Success Story

The Wirtgen Group has made timely investments and has also benefitted from the growth of the emerging market.

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