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.

Dhami cabinet approves clean urban transport policy

The Dhami-led cabinet has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainability in urban areas with the approval of a new policy focusing on clean urban transport.

The Mining Boom

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

ACMA organises Tech-Show for Chennai Metro Rail

ACMA, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India, organised an exclusive Tech-Show for the Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) spanning two days, May 17 and 18, 2023 at CMRL Depot in Chennai.

Chilla Elevated Road gets budget approval for Rs 8.01 bn

The Chilla Elevated Road which has been postponed since 2021 owing to a shortage of funding is finally going to move forward after the allotment of the budget of Rs 8.01 billion.

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

Subrata Mitra, Group President, Vishwa Group of Companies

Liebherr flat-top crane at work on Mont Blanc

The crane needs to be compatible with the helicopter's load capacity

Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission

The Union Cabinet has approved National Green Hydrogen Mission. The initial outlay for the Mission will be Rs 197.44 billion including an outlay of Rs174.90 billion for the SIGHT programme Rs 14.66 billion for pilot projects Rs 4 billion for R&D and Rs 3.88 billion towards other Mission components.

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.

ACOPOS P3: At home anywhere in the world

B&R servo drives support all common power supply systems worldwide.

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.

Rise in steel and commodity prices has increased input cost

Anand Sundaresan Managing Director, Ammann India

More greenfield highways to be built as part of NH development

The government’s National Highway Development Program will now focus on building more greenfield highways rather than expanding the existing network, signalling a significant shift in focus.

Historic tower crane returns to Liebherr

The Liebherr Tower Crane Center in Bad Waldsee boasts a new attraction: a Form 30A/35 tower crane, built-in 1969. The crane’s owner, Stephan Keim, loaned it to Liebherr at the beginning of January.

New NC-B 12-70 demonstrates its strength in Saudi Arabia

Just one look from above is enough to see the biggest challenge presented by the construction site in Medina: there’s not a lot of space.

New NC-B 12-70 demonstrates its strength in Saudi Arabia

With a 12-tonne lifting capacity and a 70-metre reach, the NC-B 12-70 is the most powerful tower crane in the NC-B series

Indian Steel Association welcomes approval of PLI scheme

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme is a scheme aimed at encouraging domestic manufacturing, substituting imports and finally boosting exports.

Indian Steel Association welcomes approval of PLI scheme

The Indian Steel Association welcomes the cabinet approval of PLI Scheme

Tata Motors bags order of 115 ambulances from Gujarat govt

Tata Motors won the bid for the order under the Government e-Marketplace, and the vehicles are designed for patient transport as per AIS 125 Part 1. Tata Motors will phase-wise supply the remaining 90 ambulance shells, as per the contract.

VECV launches Eicher Skyline Ambulance

Ambulance range aligned to ongoing efforts to modernize medical infrastructure

Riello Power launches new range of Sentryum UPS

Riello Power India, a wholly owned subsidiary of RPS S.p.A (Riello Power Solutions, Italy), a company based in Italy and part of the Riello Elettronica Group, builds on the success achieved by the launch of the Sentryum (S3T) range with the release of two new models of 30 kVA and 40 kVA.

B&R introduces high-end PC for mobile machinery

Tractors and implements can optimise harvesting efficiency, for example, by exchanging information such as speed and load capacity.

Riello Power launches new range of Sentryum UPS

The new models are available in two cabinet configurations, Active and Xtend. Transformer-free ON LINE double conversion technology ensure unity power factor for maximum energy saving.

The D-factor

Where the demand will be coming from for the construction equipment industry?

Two new local zero emission excavators from Liebherr

The R 976-E electric crawler excavator, along with the R 980 SME-E, replaces the ER 974 B for mine and quarry extraction.

Tata Motors introduces Magic Express Ambulance

ata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, introduces the Magic Express patient transport ambulance, designed specifically for healthcare mobility in the economy ambulance segment. The Magic Express Ambulance is designed to support medical and health related services, which assumes significance especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tata Motors introduces the Magic Express Ambulance

The Magic Express Ambulance is designed to support medical and health related services, which assumes significance especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Numaligarh Refinery implements Hexagon’s operations management solution

Hexagon’s PPM division announced that Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has implemented j5 Operations Management Solution (j5 OMS) to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operations of its industrial sites.

Prioritising ports

The modernisation of ports is a prerequisite. The various policy measures announced in the sector are expected to increase investor confidence in the sector which in turn will translate into great opportunities for growth in the port equipment market.

Govt to divest 26% stake in BEML

The Centre invited bids for strategic divestment in BEML, four years after the Cabinet approved divestment in the company.

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.

Union Cabinet clears new divestment policy

The Union Cabinet cleared the new policy for Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs). A broadsheet for disinvestment is expected to be announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget.

Brokk offers customised options for high heat environments

Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, offers specialised, high-heat options, ideal for processing applications.

Concrete-Mate for perfect Mix-Design control

Carmix brings out continuous technical innovation and the development of digital technologies that simplify on-site operations

Commercial coal mining can reduce coal import: CRISIL

The government’s move to open up commercial coal mining can halve the annual expenditure incurred on importing non-coking coal because of substitution through domestic production.

Commercial coal mining can reduce coal import: CRISIL

The government’s move to open up commercial coal mining can halve the annual expenditure incurred on importing non-coking coal.

It can take 3-6 months to get back to a smooth industrial activity

At a time when the industry is going through tough conditions, Putzmeister is taking important steps to support its customers.

Putzmeister shares Value Retention Tips for concrete equipment

Concrete equipment is designed to do a lot of very intricate and precise tasks. Intelligent and sophisticated pumps and equipment need maintenance when lying idle.

Government plans to set up 13th major port

The Union Cabinet has given its "in-principle" approval for setting up a major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra. The total cost of the project will be around Rs 655.45 billion.

Fully Integrated Machine-centric Robotics Solution

ABB robots will be integrated into B&R's automation portfolio in the first fully integrated machine-centric robotics solution introduced jointly by ABB and B&R.

Govt to set up 13th major port

The Union Cabinet has given its ?in-principle? approval for setting up a major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra. The total cost of the project will be around Rs 655.45 billion.

Govt sets up Rs 250-bn revival fund for realty

The Union Cabinet has approved constituting a Rs 250-billion alternative investment fund (AIF) for the revival of around 1,600 stalled housing projects across major cities in the country.

NORD Drivesystems showcases new products at FMB 2019

NORD Drivesystems will once again exhibit at FMB in Bad Salzuflen. As 'The Supplier Show for Mechanical Engineering' FMB addresses the entire spectrum of machinery and plant engineering, where drive technology plays a central role.

Compact controller

B&R's latest addition to its Compact-S series is a compact controller with an integrated switch. With an integrated switch, it enables daisy-chain cabling between network stations.

Better bandwidth utilisation

Tnew POWERLINK bus controller X67BC8780.L12 from B&R has an integrated hub for eight CAN connections. The star topology of the CAN network allows a higher maximum total cable length and better utilisation of the bandwidth. It also greatly simplifies cabling.

Radicon powerbuild solution for pug mills

Pug mill is a kind of mixer which mixes the material based on the requirement. Different industries use different types of pug mills, e.g. foundry machines use open drum pug mill, construction industry uses drum type, etc.

Infrastructure: The Way Forward

The total sales of 72,745 units of construction equipment in 2017 against 66,613 in 2016 brought back some sheen. The easing up of GST rate from 28 per cent to 18 per cent helped breathe but the launch of infrastructure projects brought a smile to the industry.

Ambitious on Indian infra sector

Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for propelling India's overall development and enjoys intense focus from government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world-class infrastructure in the country.

All set to meet infra growth demand

Aggressive infrastructural development is imperative to the overall economic welfare of a country. If the economy is likened to a wheel, its infrastructure sector is most certainly the central hub that supports all the other sectors in the form of spokes and keeps the wheel spinning smoothly and efficiently.

Commercial coal mining to improve efficiency

The Union Government?s recent move to allow the private sector to commercially mine coal will boost both production and mining efficiency, according to CRISIL. Substitution of imported non-coking coal with domestic production could save roughly Rs 30,000 crore of coal imports, CRISIL estimates.

The risk with vertical axes

Safety of people and machinery is a constant challenge, particularly with applications that involve loads transported and positioned vertically.

Think big

The latest bout of infrastructure booster to road construction push includes the Bharatmala Pariyojana with a Rs 5.35 trillion investment to construct 34,800 km of roads.

Portable fire pump for mining industry

Australian Pump Industries announce the launch of a new twin impeller, high pressure portable fire pump for the mining industry. Based on the Aussie?s Mr T portable fire fighting pump, the new version has been upgraded to include additional safety features.

Poor Assessment of Triggers

World Steel Association states that the global steel demand did increase by 0.2 per cent to 1,501 mt in 2016 after a contraction of -3 per cent in 2015. In 2017, it expects global steel demand to grow by 0.5 per cent and reach 1,510 mt.

Blasters go hydraulic

Australian Pump Industries? range of heavy-duty hydraulic drive high-pressure cleaners with pressures up to 500 bar (7,300 psi), have played a vital role in the drilling industry.

Ashoka Buildcon wins NHAI project in Punjab

Infrastructure firm Ashoka Buildcon has received a letter of award from NHAI for widening of a highway stretch in Punjab at a bid cost of Rs 1,600 crore.

Cabinet approves new mineral exploration policy

The Cabinet has approved the National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP), which will pave the way for auction of 100 prospective mineral blocks, boosting India

NMEP to boost mining

The new National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP) approved by the Union cabinet is expected to boost private investment in the country?s mineral exploration sector.

Four new major ports to be set up

Minister of State for Shipping Pon Radhakrishnan told the Lok Sabha that the government has proposed to set up four new major ports.

Raimondi Cranes Launches LR213 Luffing Crane

The new luffing crane is ideal for urban jobsites. Raimondi Cranes SpA has launched a new addition to its existing luffing crane lineup, the LR213. Ideal for the urban jobsite, the LR213 performs especially well in construction scenarios involving high rise buildings in close proximity, or areas with difficult to obtain flyover rights

Concrete Show India 2016

UBM India successfully concluded the forth edition of Concrete Show India with over 150 Indian and global suppliers and manufacturers from across 10 countries and over 5,500 trade visitors, amidst an industry showcase of products, solutions and services at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mumbai during May 19-21, 2016.

National Capital Goods Policy gets approval

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for National Capital Goods Policy. This is first-ever policy for capital goods sector with a clear objective of increasing production of capital goods from Rs 2,30,000 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 7,50,000 crore in 2025

UBM Indias concrete show showcases innovations

Concrete Show India 2016, the three day trade show hosted by UBM India, concluded at Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

Workable Tower Escape System

There are now tens of thousands of multistory towers dotting the urban centres around the world - the vast majority of them are of 40 stories or less.

Container Handling: Future?s Bright

India, Czech Republic ink bilateral cooperation treaty

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been apprised of the protocol signed earlier between India and Czech Republic in the field of heavy industry, especially in industrial cooperation and facilities construction.

Hybrid Annuity Model for highway projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Hybrid Annuity Model as one of the modes of delivery for implementing the highway projects.

Tough Drives for Fast Climbers

STROS has been working with NORD Drivesystems as its single-source drive supplier for more than 15 years. STROS, the largest manufacturer of construction hoists in the Czech Republic

One-time fund to revivelanguishing highway projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a one time fund infusion to revive and physically complete languishing national highway projects under the extension of provision available for BOT (Toll) projects to BOT (annuity) projects.

Projects worth $112 bn put on fast track

The Centre?s project monitoring group has fast-tracked the clearance of over 200 projects worth about $112 billion

Minicab to increase flexibility for outdoor equipment installers

A new range of small GRP cabinets from Intertec provides installers with increased flexibility for protecting outdoor equipment.

Excavators to Dominate

Within the Indian construction equipment industry, the crawler excavator segment is the largest by value and the second largest, after backhoe loaders, in terms of number of units sold.

At Indian Shipbuilding Yard

Two 200 EC-H 10 FR.tronic tower cranes are being used in Lavgan Dockyard ship repair yard on the west coast of India. Both cranes are mounted on rail-going portals. These cranes feature special maritime equipment.

Catalysing Growth

Winds of change are here to stay! Investment in the construction development sector has a multiplier effect on the economy by way of infrastructure creation; substantial employment generation over the entire spectrum,

Thrust on implementation

The Central Government has empowered its Ministries and Departments to clear projects up to Rs 1,000 crore by themselves.

Oil pans

Bhor Engineering specialises in metal forming and serves a wide spectrum of industries. The components the company makes, include fabricated sheet metal parts like machined pipe assemblies, bend pipes, engine outlet and water connections, bracket assemblies, flanges, castings, piping exhaust and outlet side, control panel

Hang on!

Two monks were returning to the monastery in the evening. It had rained and there were puddles of water on the road. At one place, a beautiful young woman was standing, unable to walk across because of a puddle of water.

Road projects to get a push

The Union Cabinet has given full authority to the Road Transport and Highways Ministry to ease the rigid model concession agreement (MCA) to speed up delivery of highway projects. Till now, even small changes in the MCA were referred to inter-ministerial group (IMG) for approval.

Liebherr 1000 EC-H tower cranes at Netherlands

The Liebherr 1000 EC-H 40 Litronic is at the construction of the new Erasmus Hospital in Rotterdam in the , . The equipment managed to outscore its rivals during its transport and erection time at this site in the centre of Rotterdam.

8,500 km by March 2015: How Realistic is the Target?

The Union Finance Minister has set a target of 8,500 km of roads to be completed during the current fiscal year, which simply means construction of about 35.5 km of road per day! In the last couple of years,

Market trends and Future Growth

The demand for compaction equipment from the road sector has remained almost stagnant for the past three years owing to the slowdown in construction activities. Road building projects are currently facing major challenges from delays in awarding projects and policy decisions

Excavators Ready to Ride the Slump

Within the Indian construction equipment industry, the crawler excavator segment is the largest by value and the second largest, after backhoe loaders, in terms of number of units sold. Now, the shrinking market and intense competition have forced OEMs to focus more on value additions. Concepts like low lifecycle cost, faster ROIs, lowest cost per tonne all have made it imperative for OEMs to innovate, both on the product design and service fronts. Agith G Antony takes a peek at the prevailing t

We provide tailor-made offerings to suit different customer requirements

Caterpillar?s vision is to be recognised as the leader everywhere we do business. Our strategy in India is to win by delivering quality products, services and solutions to our customers, says Ajay Shankar, Country Manager, Caterpillar India. Excerpts of the interview.

2013 was a tough year but it is behind us. We must now look to the future

The year 2013 was a forgettable one for the construction equipment as well as the concrete equipment sector. With construction at a virtual standstill, the demand for concreting machinery fell by 15-20 per cent year-on-year

Government should set up an independent commission for PPP regulations

It is a clich? now that the infrastructure sector is a critical enabler for sustaining economic growth as well as for ensuring its inclusiveness. This alone could enable a two per cent growth in GDP.

Mandate for action

The CE sector, for its part, needs to look ahead. Looking back, it would seem, everything possible for a new growth story has been done, put in place. Looking forward is the only way; the pace may be painfully slow but is expected to be steady.

Road 2 recovery

Despite the present day gloom in the market, the future for the construction equipment sector, especially for the road equipment segment in India, still holds much potential as this sector has a profound and immediate impact on the country?s economic growth. Off-Highway Research is optimistic about the growth in demand for road equipment and forecasts growth at a CAGR of 12.67 per cent over the next five years. Agith G Antony finds out more about the positive vibes in the industry.

Growth will pick up only if the government ensures a good mix of BOT and EPC projects

The government has to address issues like long-term funding for road projects, faster land clearances and introducing more stringent prequalification criteria for contractors who are bidding for road projects. The blocks have to be cleared to expedite a healthy growth in this sector and to attract the private sector for BOT projects, says Rohit Punjabi, Assistant Director (Strategy and Marketing), Liugong India. Excerpts of the interview.

The government should award projects only after securing key sovereign clearances.

With the government planning for a major infrastructure boom in the North-Eastern states, we foresee a lot of potential for businesses to grow and flourish. The government plans to make investments in roads, railways, air connectivity, cyber and telecom connectivity and power in this region, says Amit Gossain, Vice President - Marketing and Business Development, JCB India. Excerpts of the interview.

Our marketshare has improved substantially in the last six months

When it comes to capacity, product range, manpower and servicing, we are quite comfortable and all geared for the upturn. For the past two years, the situation was really bad but we suddenly witnessed a spurt in demand; orders which used to take months and months for closure were getting finalised faster.

We work very closely with manufacturers.

We have tied up with manufacturers to come up with innovative schemes whereby maximum benefits can be passed on to the customer and we can bring the momentum back into the industry, says GC Rangan, Chief Operating Officer, L&T Finance. Excerpts from the interview.

CCI nod sought for expediting mine development

Approval of Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI)is being sought by the Ministry of Coal to expedite development of allocated mining blocks where no cases or FIRs have been filed by the CBI.

1st Annual Equipment India Awards 2013

Poised to become the third largest market for construction equipment, India is now a major hub for manufacturers globally. The Indian industry, to its credit, has also remained ahead of the demand curve and has brought in the latest technologies and a variety of equipment to fit all sorts of applications. A report on the first-ever Equipment India Awards held in New Delhi on 14 November 2013...

Looking Ahead with Optimism

Despite the economic slowdown and contrary to initial apprehensions from the major stakeholders, Excon 2013 turned out to be a success, with OEMs and aggregate and components manufacturers launching a new range of machines and components, and some of them even announcing further investment to augment capacity, in order to meet the expected demand spurt in the coming years.

Linden Comansa at bauma Africa

Linden Comansa has closed the first edition of the Bauma Africa tradeshow with a good feeling. "The quality and quantity of the visitors have been better than expected, and we have made many new contacts with African companies and contractors.

Subsidy for semiconductor industry

The Union Cabinet gave its in-principle approval to provide subsidy for setting up of chip-fabrication units to boost investments in the semiconductor sector and also improve country's beleaguered economy. This is seen to provide a significant push to domestic electronics manufacturing and act as magnets for the electronics components

Decision on CIL's 5% divestment in 2 months

Coal India (CIL) divestment is likely to be finalised in the next one-two months, says Union Coal Minister Prakash Jaiswal. The Minister said the Cabinet will take a final call on divesting 5 per cent stake in the world?s largest coal producer.

Coal block auction policy cleared

The Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal has said on September 24 that the government has approved auctioning coal blocks for private steel, cement and power firms. For the first time, the policy will pave way for allotment of coal mines through competitive bidding. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the policy, he added.

Kohler? partners with equipment manufacturer JCB

Kohler? Engines and Italy-based Lombardini - a Kohler? Company, has begun manufacturing its KDI engines for British construction equipment company JCB.

Assam to get 3000-km new roads

Media reports say that the Union Cabinet on July 3 approved a proposal by the Rural Development Ministry to relax norms for Assam so that 1,877 unconnected habitats can get road connectivity under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). These habitats, having population ranging between 250 and 499, will now be connected new roads covering a length of 3,140 km.