BICES 2023: Full steam ahead for preparations

BICES will be held on September 20-23, 2023 in China.

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO

On March 15, the press conference of the 16th China Beijing International Construction Machinery, Building Materials Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2023) was held at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO

BICES is an industrial exhibition in China with the longest history and high-quality performance.

Towards a Sustainable Future

Tata Hitachi has made significant investments in its plants at Dharwad and Kharagpur towards renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, and reusing ETP water for irrigation

Schwing Stetter launches XCMG hydraulic excavator and wheel loader range

Aims to reach the biggest market for quarry machines in Tamil Nadu

XCMG launches 7th edition of apprentice programme

XCMG, the 3rd largest construction machinery company in the world, is beginning their seventh edition of the annual large-scale integrated Marketing Creative Event, XCMG Apprentice, called “XCMG Time Traveler”.

XCMG launches 7th edition of apprentice programme

The annual large-scale integrated marketing creative event is called XCMG Time Traveler

Chasing Growth!

Despite rising input costs and transition to CEV stage-IV engines, the CE market is expecting a growth of over 11 per cent in 2022-23.

Hariharan: Customers are cautious in trying out alternative fuels

Anand Hariharan, Head – Product Development, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on challenges the CE industry would face by moving to complete electric.

Top popular construction equipment companies in India

The infrastructure sector has witnessed a rapid growth within the country. With many ongoing projects, nation is for sure going to taste its development soon, but along with it many industries associated with infrastructure has evolved. One such industry is the construction equipment industry.

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.

An evening to cherish

The 9th Equipment India Awards 2021 recognised the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry. In a colourful ceremony held at Four Seasons in Mumbai, the winners received the awards for their achievements in the respective segments.

Rahul Shorey of Tata Hitachi: We are working on excavators meeting next-gen emission norms

Rahul Shorey, National Head (Construction), Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company, speaks on the opportunities and major challenges faced in the hydraulic excavator segment.

New Avenues to Growth

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit market players adversely on the supply side, causing declining sales of undercarriage components.

Trending mining equipment and features

The upcoming mining reforms are expected to drive the demand for advanced mining equipment technologies and solutions.

EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards 2020

At the 8th Annual Equipment India Awards 2020, hosted virtually, the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry were felicitated for their achievements in the challenging times.

ICF 2020: A Virtual Construction Extravaganza

Just when the 2020 financial year was coming to a close, it was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the industry was already battling issues such as a liquidity crunch, rising bad loans, slowdown in capex, project delays and insolvencies, among others, the last quarter witnessed growth in the negative territory for most businesses. However, despite obstacles and uncertainties being at their peak, a few entities managed to persevere and prevail, posting growth and exhibiting excellence.

bauma CONEXPO INDIA postponed to April 2021

The event will now take place from 20 to 23 April 2021 at the India Expo Centre (IEC), Greater Noida

Challenging Terrain

The hydraulic excavator market in India has been impacted by the slowdown after the onset of COVID-19 pandemic.

Hyundai CE India appoints new VP

Hyundai Construction Equipment India announced appointment of Rajiv Chaturvedi as Vice President Sales, Marketing, After-Service and Parts. His scope extends to India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.

Rajiv Chaturvedi joins Hyundai CE India as VP

Hyundai Construction Equipment India announced appointment of Rajiv Chaturvedi as Vice President Sales, Marketing, After-Service and Parts. His scope extends to India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.

Digital Push in infra equipment

Construction equipment with digital and IoT technologies are driving smart planning and execution of projects in the country. This is expected to push the efficiency and productivity at project execution.

Increased footfall of customers boosts the confidence of the OEMs

A JV between Tata Motors (40 per cent) and Hitachi Construction Machinery Company (60 per cent), Tata Hitachi provides world-class construction equipment to address India's infrastructure and mining needs.

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.

Mining Gains

The recent policy initiatives by the Central Government are expected to boost the mining activities in the country, providing new opportunities to private and global miners, and equipment and technology providers.

EQUIPMENT INDIA AWARDS 2019

The 7th Annual Equipment India Awards 2019 recognised and rewarded the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry.

Best debutant award

Ankit Goel, Chief-R&D, Escorts Construction Equipment (centre) receiving the award from Steve Jones, Senior Director, Industry Insights Research, Dodge Data & Analytics (right), in the presence of Pratap Padode, Founder and President, FIRST Construction Council (left).

Backing Infra Growth

Compact and powerful

With the growth drivers of urban and rural infrastructure markets opening up, mini construction equipment segment is looking for a renewed growth in the coming years.

Bigger Digger

Optimum utilisation of excavators is of utmost importance for the economic operation of the machine. All hydraulic excavator OEMs have introduced matching technologies for the optimum performance of their machines.

Reaching out to infra needs

Government's high spending on infrastructure projects drives the demand for construction equipment while earthmoving equipment being the largest used equipment category leads the growth.

Raising the Bar

The good news is here! India notched the 77th rank in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business, jumping 23 places up from last year. The report also recognises India as one of the top 10 reformers among 190 countries.

6th Annual Equipment India Awards 2018

The sixth Annual EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards 2018 recognised and rewarded the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry.

6th AnnuaL EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards 2018

The Annual EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards are here again. In its sixth edition, the Annual Awards to be held on October 25, 2018 in New Delhi, will honour the top performers of construction equipment industry.

Looking for a Turnaround

Pioneering Growth

Traditionally known for aerospace, engineering and IT, Bengaluru is fast emerging as a construction equipment (CE) hub in India with major players expanding their base in the city.

We aim to achieve 10 per cent market share in wheel loaders

While Tata Hitachi is maintaining itself as the market leader in excavators in India, the company is aiming to have a decent market share in wheeled equipment segment also. Sandeep Singh, Managing Director, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Co, shares more about the market and the company's plans.

Hitachi to introduce New mining excavators

The new EX-7 series mining excavators are set to hit the global marketfrom April 2019.

Hitachi Construction Machinery to introduce new mining excavators

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co announced the development of their EX-7 series, a new generation of mining excavators set to hit the global market from April 2019.

Kobelco announces Trimble Ready option for select excavator models

Trimble and Kobelco announced the introduction of a Trimble Ready? option for select Tier 4 Final Kobelco excavator models.

Budget 2018-19: Infrastructure, Rural Development key

Infrastructure development has been one of the top priorities of the Union Budget 2018-19 presented by the Finance Minister Arun Jaitely in Parliament on February 1. Major investments and allocations are in roads, railways and rural development including agriculture and rural economy. Urban infrastructure development has also received a boost with the allocation for Smart Cities mission.

We will take small steps to build ourselves

When I joined the company, I spent three months to understand the company, people, dealers, vendors, etc. I first identified the pain areas and major gaps and then prioritised the major actions we needed to take.

EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards & CEO Forum 2018

After the bitterly cold days and nights of the famed Delhi winter, spring is said to augur good tidings. Or so it is believed. Maybe, it was in continuation of this tradition that the city successfully held yet another edition of the Equipment India Awards.

Foundation of Infrastructure Research Studies Training (FIRST) hosts 5th EQUIPMENT INDIA Annual Awards

The Foundation of Infrastructure Research Studies Training (FIRST) hosted the 5th EQUIPMENT INDIA Annual Awards at Hotel LALIT in New Delhi on Friday 16th February, 2018.

The big movers

Being the major equipment class in the infrastructure development activities, Earthmoving equipment sees further demand growth in future owing to an anticipated growth in construction activities.

ICEMA Wins,Ban Dropped

Recently, the Supreme Court heard an application by the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers' Association (ICEMA) and the Tractor Manufacturers' Association (TMA) as they sought a clarification on the ban on the registration of BS-III vehicles after March 31, 2017.

SDLG launches VHP graders in Middle East and Africa

Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co Ltd (SDLG) has launched variable horsepower (VHP) versions of two of its biggest selling motor graders for the Middle Eastern and African markets.

Equipment India awards & ceo forum 2017

It was 6.15 p.m. with 15 minutes more to go for the mega event of the infrastructure equipment industry. Meanwhile, the Viceroy Hall at the heritage Claridges Hotel located in New Delhi's famed Lutyen's Zone was already filled to capacity.

XCMG's push benches debut in Malaysia

XDN525 push benches from XCMG have served in Malaysia for the first time in the sewage treatment project in Kuala Lumpur.

XCMG's push benches debut in Malaysia

XDN525 push benches from XCMG have served in Malaysia for the first time in the sewage treatment project in Kuala Lumpur. As a major infrastructure construction, the sewage treatment project in the city and suburbs of Kuala Lumpur is a new endeavour to upgrade the existing aerated lagoon sewage treatment facility, modifying the existing oxidation ponds into modern sewage treatment facilities and improving the standards of health and sanitation in the region.

Kato acquires IHI division

IHI Corporation (IHI) announced that it has agreed to transfer all the shares in its wholly owned IHI Construction Machinery Ltd to Kato Works Co. Ltd. The decision is in keeping with IHI Group Management Policies 2016, which adopted a new portfolio management approach to reinforce IHI?s earnings base.

Kato acquires IHI Construction Machinery

IHI Corporation (IHI) announced that it has agreed to transfer all the shares in its wholly-owned IHI Construction Machinery Ltd to Kato Works Co. Ltd. The decision is in keeping with IHI Group Management Policies 2016, which adopted a new portfolio management approach to reinforce IHI?s earnings base.

SDLG joins hands with WWF

To renew its commitment to environmental protection, Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co, Ltd (Lingong), has signed a global partnership agreement with the WWF in Yunfu

SDLG in China?s top 100 mechanical companies list

SDLG has been listed as one of the top 100 mechanical companies in China by the China Machinery Industry Federation-which ranks the country?s top engineering enterprises.

SDLG joins hands with WWF

To renew its commitment to environmental protection, Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co, Ltd (Lingong), signed a global partnership agreement with the WWF in Yunfu, Guangdong province prior to the official launch of the Top Driver campaign in the city.

SDLG in China?s top 100 mechanical companies list

SDLG has been listed as one of the top 100 mechanical companies in China by the China Machinery Industry Federation ? which ranks the country?s top engineering enterprises. Since it was first published 12 years ago, the listing has established itself as one of the best-respected and authoritative guides to the country?s leading industrial businesses.

XCMG to build $250 million CE base

XCMG Construction Machinery Co Ltd, a unit of China?s Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co Ltd (XCMG), plans to build a 200,000-sq m manufacturing base in Chennai, the company said in a June 13 filing to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

ExxonMobil now authorised supplier of Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

ExxonMobil Lubricants is now an authorised lubricants supplier of Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company.

XCMG?s 17 all-new G-series truck cranes

Construction and mining equipment manufacturer XCMG has held a launch on April 18 in Xuzhou, China, releasing 17 truck cranes and all-terrain cranes in the new G-series production line.

3rd Annual Equipment India Awards & CEO FORUM

The evening of March 16, 2016 was a matter of pride for EQUIPMENT INDIA as a large number of stakeholders from the construction equipment (CE) community gathered at the Commission Hall of FICCI Delhi to celebrate, in letter and spirit, the 3rd Annual Equipment India Awards.

EX110 Super Series Hydraulic Excavator

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company launched the EX110 ?Super? Series hydraulic excavator at its manufacturing plant in Dharwad, Karnataka in the presence of a distinguished gathering of customers and officials from Tata Hitachi.

Large Miners Forward

While the global mining industry is on the decline, India is witnessing a reverse trend. Many international mining equipment manufacturers are showcasing their products at BAUMA 2016, Germany, in a big way, at a time when Coal India

SDLG's double milestone in Oman

Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co Ltd (SDLG) recently celebrated two important milestones; the company sold its 100th SDLG motor grader in region EMEA, which also becomes the first grader of its kind to be sold in the Sultanate of Oman, a G9220.

Providing Constructive Solutions

Currently representing 20 reputed construction equipment manufacturers around the world, SEPL plans to continue introducing new high-technology products in India. Salgaocar Engineers Pvt Ltd (SEPL) is one of the renowned distributors for marketing earthmoving, mining and construction equipment

EX110 ?Super? Series Hydraulic Excavator

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company launched the EX110 ?Super? Series hydraulic excavator at its manufacturing plant in Dharwad, Karnataka in the presence of a distinguished gathering of customers and officials from Tata Hitachi.

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.

SDLG wheel loaders introduced in New Zealand

New Zealand started selling the SDLG line of equipment after TransDiesel agreed a contract to represent the brand.

SDLG?s new facility in Sudan

Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co Ltd has opened a new depot in the Sudanese capital Khartoum. Covering an area of 2,000 square meters, the SDLG-branded showroom reflects the growing popularity of its machines in Sudan since first being introduced into the market three years ago.

Tata Hitachi to launch 100-tonne dumper

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company (Tata Hitachi) is planning to introduce 100 tonne dumper by 2016

Tata Hitachi plans to launch 100-tonne dumper by 2016

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company (Tata Hitachi) is planning to introduce 100-tonne dumper by 2016. The company will also start shipping out its newly-launched excavators

Soil Compactors for Indian Market

Tata Hitachi?s soil compactor, VM3, has been designed to provide maximum value on all parameters such as performance, efficiency and safety into one dynamic package.

Tata Hitachi to invest Rs 200 cr in R and D

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Co will pump in around Rs 200 crore on R&D and upgradation of its Kharagpur plant in West Bengal even as it expects profit to be hit by slowing demand this fiscal. The joint venture between Tata Motors and Hitachi Construction Machinery, hopes the new investments will help it tide over the dependence on imported materials

Tata Hitachi to invest Rs 200 cr in R&D

At its Kharagpur plant in West Bengal, the Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company will invest around Rs 200 crore on research and development (R&D) and upgradation work. The company hopes the new investments will help it tide over the dependence on imported materials and improve profitability.

SDLG Expands into America

Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co (Lingong) has announced that it is to introduce its SDLG branded equipment to customers in North America.

New excavator from Tata Hitachi

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery launches the ZAXIS 220 LC ? GI Series hydraulic excavator. Tata Hitachi?s Global Initiative, the Zaxis 220 LC ? GI Series hydraulic excavator, was recently rolled out at Hyderabad in the presence of a distinguished gathering of customers and Tata Hitachi officials.

New Brand Identity

The new brand identity, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company, marks an important milestone in shaping the future trajectory of Telcon.Telcon is now Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company. The new brand identity was launched recently at a grand ceremony at the Kharagpur plant of the company in West Bengal.This is the third manufacturing facility of the company after Jamshedpur and Dharwad.

Tata Hitachi looks at Bengal

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company, a joint venture of Tata Motors and Hitachi Construction Machinery, is aiming to make its West Bengal plant an export hub for its cost effective construction equipment for developing markets across the globe. According to Mitsuhiro Tabei, Vice-President and Executive Officer of Hitachi Construction Machinery Company of Japan, currently the company is exporting around two per cent of its total production or around 300 units annually.

Hitachi targets Latin America

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co plans a sales drive in Latin America.It is making the move into the resource-rich continent where its competitors dominate mining equipment sales as demand slows in Indonesia and Australia.

SNIPPETS

Doosan Portable Power has named Roland Machinery Company, headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, an authorised dealer of portable and utility mount air compressors, generators, lighting systems and light compaction equipment.