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Liebherr at IFAT 2024 in Munich

Liebherr presents two wheel loaders: L 507 E and L 556 XPower®

DICV to foray into battery electric market

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck) announced its foray into the Indian battery electric market with the all-electric, Next-Generation eCanter.

Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

Liebherr’s revenue once again increased significantly compared with the previous year.

Study Proves Viability of Urban Electric Construction

Volvo CE is one of the collaborators which has played a key role in the research project, by project managing the tests and providing electric machines in various sizes and models.

Zoomlion shines at INTERMAT 2024

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

Daimler India Commercial Vehicle to foray into battery electric market

Forays into battery electric market with the all-electric, Next-Generation eCanter

Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

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

Booming Demand

Industrial cranes are witnessing a soaring demand as they play a crucial role in various sectors, from construction to logistics, contributing to India's infrastructural growth.

Our focus is to promote high-efficiency motors & drives in tier 1-3 cities

Sanjeev Arora, President, Motion Business, ABB India, speaks on customised solutions, localised manufacturing, and sustainability drive.

Recent crane designs incorporate automation from the past few years

Neeraj Waghela, Head – Product Development, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India), speaks on what sets the company’s cranes apart from competitors in terms of design, functionality, and performance.

Blue Energy Motors milestone on decarbonising CV industry in India

Blue Energy Motors milestone on decarbonising CV industry in India

Role of AI in EV component manufacturing

AI is gaining momentum as a pivotal component of the automotive sector, with its significance growing steadily each day.

The Future is Electric!

Epiroc is building an energy efficiency culture resulting in lower CO2 emissions and more efficient use of resources

Eicher, ITC partner to promote sustainable logistics

ITC will deploy over 100 units of India’s first 5.5-tonne EV

Boost on the cards for auto components?

The Indian automotive industry sector has a positive outlook for the upcoming Budget, with expectations for updates on the FAME 3 scheme, PLI sops, and GST revision.

Electric Vehicles: Revving Up Despite Roadblocks

The revision in the FAME II policy during 2023 posed a setback for the growth of 2W and 3W. However, the overall expansion of the EV market remained robust throughout CY2023.

Blue Energy Motors achieves significant milestone; decarbonises CV industry in India

This development highlights the reduction of over 2000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, equivalent to the work of 80,000 trees

How critical equipment helped rescue trapped workers in Uttarkashi tunnel collapse

Manual tools, such as hammers and chisels, became the instruments of choice.

We anticipate a peak in market volume in 2023-24

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo CE India

We are debuting 15 new models

Deepak Garg, Managing Director, SANY and South Asia

We're deeply committed to ESG initiatives

Anand Sundaresan, Managing Director, Ammann India

Atlas Copco unveils world’s first battery-driven portable screw compressor

The B-Air 185-12 is the first of its kind within the global industrial marketplace

Volvo CE Dominates Excon 2023 with Largest Electric Machine Showcase in India

Volvo CE India takes a monumental step towards sustainability at Excon 2023,

Volvo CE Dominates Excon 2023 with Largest Electric Machine Showcase in India

Volvo CE India takes a monumental step towards sustainability at Excon 2023

How critical equipment helped rescue trapped workers in Uttarkashi tunnel collapse

Manual tools, such as hammers and chisels, became the instruments of choice

Komatsu acquires American Battery Solutions

In the race to develop more electric construction equipment and related charging solutions, Komatsu has agreed to acquire American Battery Solutions. Closing on the purchase of the Detroit-based company is planned for December 1.

Tata Motors unveils facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion technologies

Tata Motors unveils facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion technologies

New Holland’s C330 Compact Track Loader

North America is now the proud recipient of New Holland's latest offering, the C330 compact track loader, boasting an impressive 3,000-pound rated operating capacity and the coveted Super Boom technology.

EarthCam launches Solstice Series solar-powered jobsite cameras

EarthCam has introduced its new solar-powered Solstice Series line of jobsite monitoring and timelapse documentation cameras.

Pushing new boundaries

As the market for excavators experiences increased demand, OEMs are innovating by introducing new features aimed at enhancing both the efficiency and productivity of these machines.

Ador Welding’s electric welder at Schweissen & Schneiden

The exhivition will take place from Sep 11-15 in Germany

There is a growing interest in electric wheel loaders

Amit Bansal, Director, Sales & Marketing, Building Constructions Products (BCP) Division, Caterpillar India, speaks on the technology and innovation that goes into the design and manufacturing of wheel loaders.

Zinc: Securing a Sustainable Future for Mining Industry

The steel used for the coaches of the Vande Bharat trains has been fortified with zinc.

Avant Launches New Electric Loaders – the e527 and e513

Avant Tecno has unveiled two new fully electric loader models, the Avant e527 and Avant e513, equipped with the company’s proprietary battery technology.

Merlo’s eWorker, the First Fully Electric Telehandler

Merlo has unveiled its first fully electric telehandler, the eWorker. The new zero-emissions, zero-fuel machine has a maximum load capacity of 5,511 pounds and 15 feet 7 inches of lift height.

Komatsu’s Electric 20-Metric-Tonne Excavator

Electrification of construction equipment is nothing new to the industry at this point.

Avant Tecno unveils electric loader with Proprietary Battery Technology

OptiTemp batteries are available in 27kWh and 13kWh

Vedanta Aluminium expands India’s largest fleet of electric forklifts

The company has goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Vedanta Aluminium expands India’s largest fleet of electric forklifts

It has been deployed at the company’s operations in Jharsuguda, Odisha

Huddig introduces first hybrid backhoe for US

The new model, 1370T, is equipped with a hybrid engine system

The Mining Boom

India's increasing coal projects drive a surge in mining equipment demand!

Technology penetration in mine planning is still lower in India

Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, speaks on the challenges facing in the mining equipment market in India, and the ways to address them.

Bridgestone highlights positive outlook of EV market in Middle East

Bridgestone EMIA one of the global leaders in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions highlighted the significance of electric vehicles (EVs)

Fuelling the future

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

Tata Motors, Cummins collab for low- to zero-emissions technologies

Global power leader, Cummins Inc announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Tata Motors (TML) to manufacture a range of low- to zero-emissions technology products in India over the next few years.

New Holland Construction announced a renewed focus on the brand

Company unveils C330 compact track loader with two other products

Hyundai launches Largest Capacity Wheel Loader

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has introduced its largest-capacity wheel loader, the HL985A

Tata Motors appoints Inchcape as distributor of CVs in Thailand

Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, has announced its partnership with Inchcape plc, a leading global automotive distributor, as their distributor for their commercial vehicles in Thailand.

LeeBoy unveils commercial-class electric asphalt paver

8520C E-Paver is its 1 st electric asphalt paver of commercial class

Cummins, Tata Motors collab to power a cleaner India with low- to zero-emissions technologies

Cummins Inc. and Tata Motors strengthen their 30- year alliance to power a cleaner India with low- to zero-emissions technologies for mobility solutions

Navigating the Depths

How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.

JCB unveils hydrogen engine

JCB publicly unveiled its new port fuel injected, 4.8L inline-four hydrogen combustion engine (448 ABH2)—the company’s zero-carbon emissions solution for construction and agricultural equipment—at the Conexpo 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE).

Caterpillar unveils Cat Compact ESS mobile energy storage system

Caterpillar Inc. announced the introduction of Cat® Compact ESS, a new mobile battery energy storage system that supplements traditional mobile power solutions to reduce noise and enable the deployment of renewable energy sources

Tata Motors appoints Inchcape as distributor of CVs in Thailand

Tata Motors offers extensive range of sub 1-tonne to 55 tonne cargo vehicles and 10-seater to 51-seater mass mobility solutions

Liebherr: 2022 business year with new record turnover

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

The Future of Construction on Display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2023

Taking the industry to the next level, breaking show records.

ConExpo: Taking CE industry to the next level

The event outperformed expectations in terms of attendance, bringing over 1,39,000 professionals from the construction and fluid power industries. With more than 2,400 exhibitors from 36 countries and 3 million square feet of exhibit space, it became the largest trade show in North America.

Entering an era of transformation

Off-the-road tyre manufacturers and suppliers are facing brand-new difficulties as a result of technological advancements and evolving end-user needs that are pushing the market into uncharted terrain.

We are hopeful to maintain a steady growth of around 15 to 20%

Subrata Mitra, Group President, Vishwa Group of Companies

Caterpillar unveils Cat Compact ESS mobile energy storage at CONEXPO

The system supplements traditional mobile power solutions to reduce noise and enable the deployment of renewable energy sources.

Artificial Intelligence driving sustainability

Adaptation and innovation are extremely important to the manufacturing industry. This development should lead to sustainable manufacturing using new technologies.

Castrol unveils refreshed brand

The brand refresh is aimed at better reflecting its unique positioning in the market and the opportunities it sees in meeting the changing needs of customers.

How to make construction S.Af.E.R?

The theme S.Af.E.R. stands for -- S: Sustainability; Af: Alternative Fuels; E: Electrification; and R: Rentals. The underlying premise of the theme is that integrating energy-efficient equipment and energy-saving technology in sustainable development initiatives can drastically cut energy use and harmful emissions.

Much Better to be Safer than Sorry

Sustainable innovation is at the core of Volvo Construction Equipment. It is a work in progress and spans decades.

The Future is Electric!

Epiroc is building an energy efficiency culture resulting in lower CO2 emissions and more efficient use of resources.

Takeuchi releases TB20e electric excavator

Takeuchi’s TB20e battery-powered compact excavator will soon be available for sale or rent at qualified Takeuchi dealer locations throughout North America.

Why going electric is good for construction, mining & infra

Carbon reductions will become a more important differentiator as more and more companies publicly commit to more ambitious targets.

Liugong unveils electric wheel loader at bauma CONEXPO

Liugong has introduced battery-powered wheel loader 856HEMax– delivering all the benefits of electric power and zero emissions without sacrificing performance.

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.

Improving Construction Productivity

LiuGong is committed to offering sustainable solutions to its customers, and the company is actively working to reduce emissions, conserve resources, and improve efficiency in the construction and material handling industries

Bringing sustainability to the fore

JCB has continued to make concerted efforts to conserve and optimise the use of energy.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!

In addition to reducing waste in construction, the Ministry is also working to decrease emissions from road transport and reduce the country’s dependence on oil imports through the use of alternative fuels.

Infra demand boosting rental market

The equipment rental market provides construction companies with access to the latest equipment and technology.

Electric Construction Machinery on the Rise

Electric machinery often requires less maintenance and has a longer lifespan compared to its diesel counterparts, making them a more cost-effective solution in the long run.

Progressive Outlook of the Indian CE Industry

Alternative fuels will be a fair play for the future of the CE industry as the Government is also pushing the same for making India self-reliant.

Topcon launches 2D Grade Control for Compact Track Loaders

A CAN bus connection is used in the system

Caterpillar unveils its largest ConExpo booth ever

More than 30 latest model and prototype machines will be on display.

In comparison to other mining markets, India lags behind

Sujeet Kumar, Business Line Manager - Surface Division, Epiroc Mining India, speaks on the outlook on the mining industry in India, and the importance of sustainability in mining.

Schwing Stetter India will be launching 14 new products

VG Sakthikumar, Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on the market for their products in India.

Sprintex secures first production order for fuel cell compressors

Air compressor manufacturer Sprintex has announced its first production order from UK technology company Aeristech for the manufacture of high-speed electric compressors to suit hydrogen fuel cell applications.

Manitou invests in battery company

Manitou Group has acquired an 82-percent stake in easyLi, which designs and produces lithium-ion batteries

We are looking for new products and new markets

Subrata Mitra, Group President, Vishwa Group of Companies, speaks on the major products of the company for the mining industry.

Coal continues to be the major demand driver in mining

Arvind K Garg, Senior Vice President and Head, L&T Construction and Mining Machinery, speaks on the construction and mining equipment market in India.

Mining the Future

With prospects in both surface mining and underground mining, the Indian market for mining equipment appears to have a bright future.

In comparison to other mining markets, India lags behind

Sujeet Kumar, Business Line Manager - Surface Division, Epiroc Mining India, speaks on the automation which is evolving in the mining industry.

Crawlers race ahead

Rising demand is boosting the development of new crawler crane launches and features.

Caterpillar’s First Battery-Powered Mining Truck

Caterpillar demonstrated its first battery-powered mining truck recently at its proving ground in Arizona.

The next 10 years will be an important period for mining in India

Karthik Bala, Mining Regional Manager, Resource Industries Sales, Services and Technology, Caterpillar India, speaks on the company’s technological offerings for the mining segment.

Sennebogen’s 55-tonne battery-powered crawler crane

Developed in collaboration with Dutch dealer Van den Heuvel, Sennebogen unveiled its first battery-powered telescopic crawler crane.

Sany and Danfoss introduce electric telescopic crawler crane

Sany has partnered with Danfoss to introduce an electric telescopic boom crawler crane, the SCE800TB-EV. It is the first volume model of crawler crane available on the market with a fully electric system featuring permanent magnetic synchronous motor technology, the company says.

There is a huge demand for rental equipment throughout the CEQ category

Sandwiched between the price surge and the infrastructure boom, Vishal Sharma, Business Partner, Reach International, talks about the rental equipment scene in the Indian equipment market

Putzmeister showcases future of concrete construction at bauma 2022

Concrete pumping with zero emissions – with the innovative hybrid iONTRON Truck Mounted Concrete Pump

There is a huge demand for rental equipment throughout the CEQ category

Sandwiched between the price surge and the infrastructure boom, Vishal Sharma, Business Partner, Reach International, talks about the rental equipment scene in the Indian equipment market

MYCRANE partners with PV-E electric cranes

to offer zero-emissions lifting equipment

Wirtgen’s 90 exhibits and 33 world premieres

In Munich, the Wirtgen Group is presenting sustainable – and therefore pioneering – solutions for the road construction industry and is once more demonstrating its outstanding powers of innovation.

On track: double-digit growth

Distribution, digitisation and electrification are expected to be the key drivers of the earthmoving equipment industry in the coming years.

Country Roads Take Me Home

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

“Digitalisation plays a major role in today’s mining operation.”

Animesh Nandy, National Sales Manager, (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka), Epiroc Mining India, speaks on the current scenario of underground mining in India.

Heading towards a new high!

After two years of lull, the excavator market should grow again and reach 25,000 units in 2022.

L&T commissions green hydrogen plant at Hazira

The first phase of the project has been installed, tested, and commissioned.