The Crushing Evolution!

What are the key criteria sought by operators of crushers and screens? And how do modern models differ in their features and capabilities?

Metso launches Remote IC

An app for remote process control of Lokotrack crushers and screens

Crushers and Screens: Whats Needed!

What do operators of crushers and screens look for in a machine?

CRUSH, SCREEN, EXCEL

The crushing and screening equipment market — which is driven by aggregate and construction industries, road projects, and railway lines — is believed to grow at a faster pace.

Crushing Need: Energy-Efficiency

Environmental and energy-cost issues make it vital for the crusher and screening equipment industry to focus on energy-efficient machines.

Terex GM: There is shift in demand towards modular crushing solutions

Amol Sinha, General Manager, Terex India, speaks on segments that are driving the demand for crushing and screening equipment.

V Senthilkumar of Propel: There are huge untapped opportunities in crushers & screens market

V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the current aggregate and M-sand production scenario, and market size for crushers and screens in India.

Crushing it!

With an increase in mining activities and infrastructure development in India, the demand for crushing and screening equipment will also rise.

We are bullish on the long-term demand for crushers & screeners

Amol Sinha, General Manager, Terex India

There are huge untapped opportunities in the crushers & screens market

V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries

Crushers & Screens: Gaining Momentum?

The growing aggregate requirements in the infrastructure projects and the improving mineral mining activities in the country demand crushers and screens in large numbers. But with some roadblocks pose as challenges in this positive scenario, can the crusher segment gather momentum

Safeguarding the industry

The construction equipment industry is going through a never-seen before sales scenario as the volume witnessed a steep fall of 70 per cent in April-June 2020 quarter, as per the findings of the CRISIL Research.

The long term outlook is excellent for the crusher market: V Senthilkumar

Propel Industries has pioneered over the years in developing some of the break-through solutions in the crusher market. V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, shares more on the company’s solutions for the aggregate segment and the overall market scenario.

There is a demand surge for crushers in the iron ore segment: Ranjit Ravindran

While the demand for newer machines is not that bullish the existing population of machines is fully optimised to undertake current developmental activities in mining and infrastructure. Ranjit Ravindran, Business Head – Mining, Voltas, shares more on the market dynamics.

We have a diversified portfolio to suit the widest range of machines: Piero Guizzetti

MB Crusher products are easy to move, install and service, which results in maximum uptime and consistent performance, irrespective of the site locations like quarries, mines or hilly terrain. Piero Guizzetti, CEO, MB Crusher India, shares more.

New Opportunities

Construction activity in India is taking new dimensions with some unique projects raring to take off.

CRUSHING BARRIERS

Fragmented aggregate mining, as well as issues related to regulations and liquidity, are threatening the growth of the crushing and screening equipment segment in India.

Crushing capacity creation needed

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed in Lok Sabha that projects for constructing 6,320 km of road have been awarded under the first phase of the Bharatmala project, with the financial implication estimated to be Rs 1.44 trillion.

Aggregate Boom,Policy Gloom

Crushers and screens market is poised for a demand boom with the focus slowly shifting towards higher capacity machines to meet the growing demand for aggregates.

Improving efficiency of agri soil plant

Agriculture in Qatar was strictly limited due to the country's harsh climate and lack of arable land. But in 2011, Khulaifi Al Nuaimi began producing agricultural soil composed of sand, silt and clay that has proven to be 80 per cent more effective than the country's previous soil solutions.

Will CE cross 'Mount 52,500'?

Will CE cross its previous peak of 52,500 units achieved in 2011 this year, despite the additional burden caused by GST? The majority feels that the peak is within reach.

We are in tune with the value sensitivity of Indian customer

Our market is highly correlated to overall infrastructure development which is seeing considerable improvement in the overall ecosystem, from bidding procedures to financing, public sector fund allocations and so forth.

Crushers & Screens| High on Demand

With infrastructure and construction sector on fast-track, especially road sector, aggregate processing has become essential to support the construction activities with a matching pace.

Volvo Penta unveils Made-in-India engines

Marking a new beginning in its Make-in-India initiative, Volvo Penta formally unveiled its 5-litre and 8-litre engines manufactured for the first time in India, at a new dedicated production line at the VE Powertrain (VEPT) plant. The product unveiling was done by Pinaki Niyogy, Vice President, Manufacturing and Engineering, TIL, and Parminder Singh Gabri, Director - Sales, Putzmeister Concrete Machines, the two major customers of Volvo Penta.

Buoyant Future

An unprecedented and the highest-ever, $1 trillion has been earmarked for investment in infrastructure development by Government of India in the current Five-Year Plan period (2012-17). Speeding along the guidelines set forth by the government, the infrastructure construction activity is rapidly growing in roads and highways, bridges, airports and power, while realty sector is yet to catch up.

Sandvik appoints distributor for Baltic region

Sandvik Construction has appointed Baltem AS as distributor of of its range of mobile crushers and screens, in addition to providing full aftermarket care, spare parts and customer service in the Baltic region.

We cater to clients for complete hydraulic solutions

As indigenous earthmoving and construction equipment players decide to push forward, we would like to cater to their hydraulic needs better, says Raj Dabholkar, Director, Tucson Hydrocontrols. Excerpts from the interview

We cater to Delhi NCR, Uttaranchal, UP and Haryana markets

Apart from Volvo and Powerscreen, we would like to add at least one more business having Synergy with our existing range of products in construction and mining segment, says PK Shivpuri, Head - Sales Operations, Alpha Technical Services.

FDI in Railways to boost equipment demand

The nation could benefit from FDI in high-speed trains, station development and last-mile connectivity. For the OEMs, there are reasons to smile.

FDI in Railways to Boost Equipment Demand

For the new government, the Shakespearean protagonist?s dilemma, to be or not to be, is no more acts as fetters that lead to inactivity; so the case seems to be, at least for the Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda.

Wirtgen to produce Kleemann products

Wirtgen Group is working on its new plant in Pune for Kleemann range of crushers and screens. The phase II of this project was completed in January 2014. Civil works for Phase III-which will be a new facility of 10,000 sq m is in full swing and should be completed by the end of 2014. The first Kleemann product is expected to be rolled out by January 2015.

The major challenge we face is the lack of trained operators

Views from Kallol Mahalanabis, CEO, Taurian Engineering: We are developing a new range of crusher, which can provide the customer the cost benefit. It will be user-friendly as well. The product will be available in the market in a year.

A Fresh Lease of Life

Crushers and screens address the supply requirements of the core infrastructure raw material inputs. The de-growth in the mining sector and the prevailing slowdown in the road sector has had a negative impact on the crushers and screens equipment (CS&E) segment. Like in many other equipment segments, the original equipment manufacturers in CS&E also have been busy with upgradation of existing range and new launches. The recent lifting of the ban on iron ore mining by the Supreme Court is expecte

Our goal is to be among the top three in the global crushing and screening segment.

Views from P Ramesh, Managing Director & CEO, Wirtgen India: With market shares ranging from 20-70 per cent, Wirtgen Group is the world market leader in mobile road construction and road rehabilitation solution. The company has made it to the top primarily because of its continuous innovation to its product line as the average age of their machines is less than three years.

The crack of dawn

The recent decision of the Supreme Court lifting the ban on iron ore mining in Goa has implications beyond this state as the mining sector's woes have added to the economic slowdown along with low growth in manufacturing. Over the past two years, due to the ban on iron ore mining in Goa, Karnataka and Odisha, the iron ore export fell by 85 per cent or 100 MT and as a result, India, once the world?s third-largest exporter, turned a net importer of the commodity in recent times. The closure of iro

Constant value engineering makes TIL the most competitive in the cost-vs-value equation

Introduction of the TIL-Astec range of equipment in track plants, wheeled plants, stationary plants and the manufactured sand segment in India has set a new benchmark in terms of technology, capacity, performance and total cost of ownership,

Servicing and after sales support has always been a priority for us

Terex Finlay is fully geared up for the future demand with a balanced product portfolio to cater both aggregate as well as mining sector. We have focussed consistently upon improving the quality standards of our equipment.

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.

R and D programme is an integral part of our business

From fully integrated control systems that drive more intuitive operator interfaces, to implementing control system-based fuel saving innovations and energy-efficient direct drive transmission strategies, our equipment are at the forefront of the latest industry advancements, says Rajen Khoda, Director Sales, Asia and Middle East, Powerscreen. Excerpts of the interview

Staying close to our customers is our priority.

We have a very strong research and development team that is striving to provide break?through technologies on our equipment. Our focus is now on providing solutions to our customers to keep the operating costs at the minimum level. I will consider this as our value for money proposition in hard times, says Viraj Parthi, India Country Leader

Our focus is to be a solution partner rather than the mere supplier of a plant.

Development of products is a part of our manufacturing pro?gramme to suit to the changing needs of the construction and mining industry. Our focus is on sand plants, quality sand production machinery, says V Venkataramana, Vice President (Marketing), Puzzolana. Excerpts from the interview.

38 German companies will showcase their innovative products at Excon 2013.

German investors in India take a positive long-term view of the Indian market and continue to invest in their operations and tap growth opportunities. . Maharashtra, with around 39 per cent share of German investments, remains the most attractive destination for German business in India.

We plan to develop new products like jaw crushers, cone crushers and mobile plants.

We do not sell standard plants as we consider each crushing or screening task as different from the other. We aim to offer custom-built plants which will make us a cut above the others. Also, we are tapping export markets in certain areas, which keeps us busy in the present market conditions, says VP Mundra, Director, Core Crushing Equipments.

New Cone Crusher

Terex MACS debuts the new MVP450X cone crusher which has many features that increase productivity and ease of use.

Making giant strides

Our mission is to make Puzzolana a world renowned name in the field of crushing and screening, says V Venkataramana, VP-Marketing, Puzzolana.

We are widening our product range to become a one-stop solution for customers

Our products are designed and manufactured in such a way that they consume less energy, produce more with better quality, guarantee a substantially longer life of wear parts and require minimum maintenance,

Research and development is an important part of the Powerscreen strategy

Our engineering team continuously strives to incorporate the latest technology into our products. From fully integrated control systems which drive more intuitive operator interfaces, to implementing control system-based fuel saving innovations and energy

The Terex crushing equipment range is fully geared to meet customer needs

We have invested in a service field force through our dealers as well as at our end. The idea is to ensure that all machines operate safely and with minimum downtime,

Terex Finlay offers one of the best technologies for material processing in India

We are constantly working on improving our dealer network for service & parts and helping customers in keeping downtime to minimum levels. The expectations from customers have also increased and we trying to gear up to meet them,

Our crushers work within the permissible noise levels

Our machines are designed in such a way to reduce the friction on the bushes and bearings. Naturally, the noise will get reduced, says H Sankaranarayanan, Director-Operations, Taurian Engineering

Tough times for C&SE sector

One year ago, to be precise, EQUIPMENT INDIA in its May 2012 issue, came out with a cover story on the growth potential of crushing and screening equipment (C&SE) segment. We interacted with most of the major C&SE manufacturers to get the actual pulse of the industry

The TIL-Astec range delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency

At TIL, our constant endeavour is to be customer-centric, keeping the customer and his needs at the centre while working on our strategy or product plan. This approach has made all our products most competitive in offering total cost of ownership,

Sandvik optimistic on India operation

Reports indicate that the total turnover of Sandvik Asia is around Rs 2,800 crore and the mining vertical is the largest contributor to the turnover. It may be noted that Sandvik Asia is a subsidiary of the Swedish equipment company Sandvik AB. The company expects three-fold growth in this segment by 2015. Sandvik?s mining vertical consists of bolte

We are expanding our product portfolio

We offer the latest international design and quality crushers which saves substantial energy and gives extra output compared to others resulting in lowest cost-per-tonne of crushed aggregate and manufactured sand, says V Senthil Kumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries.

Crushers & Screeners | V Senthil Kumar, MD, Propel Industries

We offer the latest international design and quality crushers which saves substantial energy and gives extra output compared to others resulting in lowest cost-per-tonne of crushed aggregate and manufactured sand, says V Senthil Kumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries. Excerpts from the interview.

Powerscreen offers a comprehensive portfolio of products.

The Powerscreen dual power mobile screens can reduce diesel fuel oil consumption, operating costs and depending on the set- up, and also reduce machine downtime, says Rajen Khoda, Director, Sales, South Asia & Middle East, Powerscreen.Excerpts from the interview.

Our prime focus is on continuous improvement in our support to customers

Globally, we have moved from Tier 3 engines to Tier-4 engines and now the aim is to produce more fuel-efficient machines. We are also working upon a dual power system which will have the facility to run on electrical power once it is set up at the site,

We will launch our new series of cone crushers during Excon 2013

Taurian has been specialising in mobile, track mounted crushing plants since ages now. We have taken a prominent market share to some extent with the launch of our new generation cone crushers with the fine and standard head, says H Sankaranarayanan, Director - Operations, Taurian Engineering. Excerpts from the interview.

Powerscreen hosts dealers Open Day

Powerscreen hosted an Open Day event in Boston, Massachusetts, for their North American distributors.The successful event featured an engaging conference and an on-site demonstration of a range of Powerscreen crushers and screens, showcasing their adaptability for a wide variety of applications.

Wirtgen Group Mineral Technologies

The Wirtgen Group's Mineral Technologies division offers a well-matched range of products for mining and processing useful minerals with the Wirtgen Surface Miners and Kleemann crushing and screening machines. Extracting minerals in opencast deposits and processing mineral raw materials places great demands on man and machine

We are developing mobile, compatible plants and conveyors

Our service engineers are well trained in all aspects of the equipment on hand and also on the processing side of the plant to help achieve optimum performance, says Ravi Thakur, Managing Director, Amarshiva.

We aim to be a significant player, offering single-window crushing and screening solutions

Besides offering cutting-edge technology, our complete solu?tion offers the most competitive total cost of ownership to our customers, says Somnath Bhattacharjee, President, MHS&EPS, TIL.

On a momentous growth

The government?s commitment to complete 7,300 km of roads in 2012-13 basically translates to a demand for approximately 39 crore tonne of aggregate. And if we calculate using the example of a 200-tph plant which produces approximately 600,000 tonne per annum,

A Decade of Success

Powerscreen, one of the world's leading providers of mobile crushing, screening and washing equipment, celebrates ten years of success in India.Patrick Brian, Global Sales and Marketing Director, said, ?India is a rapidly emerging economy and Powerscreen equipment has played a major role in developing the country?s infra?structure.

Complete Solutions

Terex Finlay is renowned throughout the industry not only for its engineering excellence and machine quality but also excellent support to its customers.

Committed to Excellence

?At Sandvik, our focus has always been at creating, acquiring and transferring knowledge and in modifying its behaviour to reflect new knowledge and insights,? says Simon Meester, President, Sales Unit, Sandvik Mining and Construction, India

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.

Mining Equipment: Our aim is to become the best quality producer of machines

Mining and construction are two industry segments pressurising on sturdy design and relentless performance of crushing equipment. Propel, a part of the 40- year-old Opel group of companies which has the dedicated resources to cater to largescale infrastructure, has clearly understood these high demand and has come out with a comprehensive range of crushers and screens.

By the year 2014-15, the top line should grow three to four fold

We have undertaken a number of measures such as creation of fiscal strength, intellectual capital sufficiency, diversification of our product and capability repertoire, as well as investment in greenfield expansions, together with strengthening of our service brand, says Sumit Mazumder, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, TIL.

All our machine drives are provided with safety guards

All crushers are provided with soft starters and latest electronic controls, says V Venkataramana, Vice President, Puzzolana Machinery Fabricators.

Powerscreen works to exceed industry regulations

We are committed to suppo?rting the continuing develo?pment of the Indian market through our local manufacturing facility in Hosur, says Rajen Khoda, Director - Sales, South Asia & Middle East, Powerscreen. 0 - - 16652 14 102 2011-07-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India Proman has innovative solutions for dust/noise suppression Proman is one of the key players in the high quality aggregates and the manufactured sand segments. We work with some of the best companies in the world and manufacture all our equipment in India under their collaboration," says RS Raghavan, Managing Director, Proman. Excerpts from the interview.

What is the demand-supply scenario of aggregates for different sectors?  
The demand for aggregates and sand is steady. The surge and the dips in demand and the price are due to various reasons political or situational. Overall, the demand will be positive and there will be consolidation in the capacities of the crushing plant to medium and big capacities.

How has the growth in the demand for aggregates influenced the OEMs?  
The crushing and screening manufacturers in India are gearing up and creating value in this space. We are educating the customers on the efficiency and are also offering equipment to help customers to improve the quality and quantity of the aggregates and sand at the lowest operating costs. Proman is one of the pioneers in the forefront, with other national and international manufacturers.

What is the market for stationary and mobile/tracked plants? What factors determine the selection of these plants?  
Crushing plants can be fixed/static, relocatable as in chassis-mounted or mobile as in track-mounted.

Fixed plants are good for long term projects and they have the advantage of having different product mixes, higher capacity stockpiles and they are flexible when it comes to varying the product mix.

Relocatable projects are for medium term plants like road contractors and for contractors who move on after 2-3 years. Track-mounted plants are for short-term projects and they can be mobilised like any earthmoving equipment like excavator or a wheel loader. They are self-contained and can start producing crushed products immediately on arrival at site.

Tell us about your JVs and the range offered to Indian customers.  
We have a joint venture (JV) with Tesab called Proman Tesab. Tesab is one of the leading track and mobile crusher brand in the world. Under this JV, we manufacture mobile crushers and screens in India and others are imported from Tesab from their Ireland factory.

How Proman is geared to meet the fast-changing service parameters which the clients are looking forward to from an OEM?  
Our service engineers are trained on all the equipment and also on the process side of the plant to help achieve the optimum performance of our equipment and systems.

What is your take on training of technicians and operators?  
We conduct training of our technicians and our customer operators at site and also at our training schools in our factory from time to time.

PRODUCT RANGE

• PROjaw jaw crushers.
• PROcone cone crushers.
• Proman EEMco vertical shaft impact crushers
• Proman Ortner sand washing equipment.
• Proman Finedoor feeders and vibrating screens.

We aim to be market leaders in wheel and static plants

We have currently launched the modular plants from Terex MPS and intend to add more offerings in this segment over the next few months, says Jaideep Shekhar, Director of Sales & Marketing, Asia, Terex MPS.

Mobile & Moving Up

Out of the total market for the CE industry, the share of crushing and screening equipment (CSE) is pegged at 13 per cent - that is, US $ 30 billion across 2012-17; what's more, the CSE market is projected to grow at the rate of 15-20 per cent YoY for the next five years.

Powerscreen India serves Oman

Powerscreen, one of the world?s leading providers of mobile crushing, screening and washing equipment, has announced that its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Hosur has expanded distribution across India and emerging world markets.

Going Mobile

Proman joins hands with Tesab, Sweden to offer a full line of tracked and wheeled crushers and screens.