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Unleashing the hidden potential
The undercarriage parts market in India is expected to continue growing due to ongoing infrastructure projects, and the demand for reliable heavy machinery.
New C13D Engine from Caterpillar for Off-Highway Equipment
Caterpillar unveiled a new diesel engine platform, designed to achieve increased power density, torque, and fuel efficiency for a wide range of off-highway equipment.
Bulk material handling equipment for steel & mining industry
Bulk material handling equipment plays a very important role in metals, mining, and related industries to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Caterpillar unveils 13-litre engine platform for heavy duty off-highway applications
The Cat C13D engine platform has been engineered to deliver the performance, durability, packaging, and ease of maintenance demanded by both manufacturers and buyers of off-highway equipment.
New C13D Engine for Off-Highway Equipment unveiled by Caterpillar
Designed for best-in-class power density, torque, and fuel efficiency
What’s driving the demand?
Increasing demand for novel construction equipment is expected to drive the global undercarriage components market in the upcoming years.
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.
NIP can make CE tick
As per the ICEMA report, the Indian construction equipment (CE) industry has experienced a 23 per cent drop in sales at the end of the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY22) compared to Q3FY21.
We have embraced digital transformation
Customer experience is the most important part of doing business. It involves optimising every customer touchpoint, be it pre-sales, point of sales, or post-sales to always ensure customer satisfaction.
Dilip Buildcon bags Rs.2,683.02 cr order from SECL
Road construction company Dilip Buildcon (DBL) has received a letter of award for an order of Rs.2,683 crore from South Eastern Coalfield (SECL). DBL has obtained an LoA for over burden (OB) removal contract mining work for Jamuna Kotma Area, Amadand OCP, Tehsil-Kotma-Annupur in Madhya Pradesh worth Rs 2,683 crore.
Opportunities galore
The construction industry across the globe is anticipated to present significant opportunities for construction equipment.
Dilip Buildcon bags Rs 2,683.02 cr equipment order from SECL
Road construction company Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL) has received a letter of award for an order of Rs 2,683 crore from South Eastern Coalfield Limited (SECL)
DB Schenker to order 1500 electric trucks from Volta Trucks
Germany’s DB Schenker announced the addition of 1500 Electric trucks to its fleet. The company will order the electric trucks from startup Volta Trucks to transport goods from European terminals into city centres and urban areas.
DB Schenker to order 1500 electric trucks from Volta Trucks
The company will order the electric trucks from startup Volta Trucks to transport goods from European terminals into city centres and urban areas.
APCO, DRAIPL, HG Infra bag honours as fastest growing construction companies
The companies were awarded at the 19th CONSTRUCTION WORLD Annual Awards.
Unlocking the mining potential
The future of the Indian mining equipment market looks good with opportunities in underground mining and surface mining.
Dr Vibha Dhawan takes charge as Director General TERI
She takes over from Dr Ajay Mathur, consequent to his appointment as the Director General of the International Solar Alliance.
project44 acquires Ocean Insights
World’s leading ocean visibility solution joins forces with the largest over-the-road network to rede?ne the value of end-to-end supply chain visibility
New Avenues to Growth
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit market players adversely on the supply side, causing declining sales of undercarriage components.
Fast Forming Times
Using Paschal systems, the reinforced concrete work for two new bridges for the Barntrup bypass is going well, as the road and rail traffic will be flowing smoothly soon.
Doosan Bobcat launches B900 backhoe loader
The B900 backhoe loader from Doosan Bobcat was unveiled by HW Park, President-Asia, LA and Oceania, Doosan Bobcat, on December 10, 2019, the inaugural day of the Excon 2019.
B900 backhoe loader is our highlight this year
Doosan Bobcat India (DBIN), established in 2007, is a subsidiary of the Doosan Bobcat Inc. A market leader in skid-steer loaders with over 60 per cent market share, DBIN has quickly become one of the top players in the sub 5-tonne compact excavators
Elgi Equipments launches oil-free piston compressors
Elgi Equipments, one of the world?s leading air-compressor manufacturers, exhibited its oil-free range of piston compressors for the railway segment at the 13th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE), Asia?s largest rail transportation event.
Doosan Bobcat opens new production facility
Spread across 21.6 acre near Chennai, the new facility has an annual production capacity of 8,000 units.
Doosan Bobcat India hosts financiers meet
The compact construction equipment sales is gaining momentum in the Indian context and therefore the easy availability of financing options for customers is inevitable.
Doosan Bobcat opens new manufacturing facility in India
Doosan Bobcat India (DBIN), the wholly owned subsidiary of Doosan Bobcat Inc, announced the inauguration and commencement of operation from its first manufacturing facility in India, in Tamil Nadu located in the outskirts of Chennai.
Super Performer
Doosan Bobcat India has been the consistent performer, winning the EQUIPMENT INDIA Bestseller Award in Skid-steer loaders for the past five successive years.
Bio-based lubricants are expected to grow faster
Growth in infrastructure and industrial sectors is driving the demand for lubricants. Ravi Chawla, Managing Director, Gulf Oil Lubricants India, shares more on the current trend and market outlook.
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.
Concrete savings with SDLG wheel loaders
The Indonesian company PT Varia Usaha Beton bought 10 new SDLG wheel loaders to help it move rocks, stones, and aggregates at both batching plants and crushing plants it owns in East Java and West Java.
Eicher Group opens training academy for drivers
In an effort towards conducting skill development programmes for the driver community, Eicher Group Foundation, CSR arm of Eicher Group which includes VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) inaugurated the first ever Eicher Academy for Drivers, at Indore.
Mahindra Powerol enters gas genset market
Mahindra Powerol announced its entry in the gas powered genset segment. Babul Supriyo, Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, launched India?s first CNG/NG gas-based gensets powered by Mahindra in Delhi. The company launched a six-cylinder 125 kVA gas genset priced at Rs 9.5 lakh + taxes for the Delhi market.
Louis Berger awarded Mumbai Metro Line 4 contract
Louis Berger, as part of a DB-led consortium, was recently awarded a project management and construction management services contract, including design review, for Mumbai Metro Line 4 by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
Safety at Work Site
Personal safety is of utmost importance at any construction site. Respiratory hazards, hearing hazards and falling hazards are the common safety risks involved with workers at construction sites. K Nandakumar explains more on these safety risks and solutions offered by 3M India.
Konecranes bags order for lift trucks from Napier Port
In order to further strengthen its important position on New Zealand?s North Island, Napier Port ordered six more cranes from Konecranes. In December 2017 six new lift trucks will be delivered to the terminal, situated in the rapidly growing Hawke?s Bay region.
Cost-effective Precast Floor Production
Precast is a smart, industrialised way to build high-quality buildings of any type in a safe and affordable manner. Factory-made precast ensures shorter construction times, high profitability and consistently high quality.
Kesar Constructions uses Potain MCi 85 A to build mall in India
Founded in 2000 and based in Madhya Pradesh, India, Kesar Constructions specialises in residential, commercial, and industrial projects. In 2013, the company bought its first Potain crane, an MCi 85 A. The unit was selected off the back of its reputation for reliability and productivity and Sumer Singh Rathore, owner of Kesar Constructions, liked the fact it was built locally.
Building Better Roads
The Ministry of Surface Transport has set an objective of building 40 km of roads a day from 2017-18 from the current level of 18 km a day. This has resulted in a paradigm shift in the use of road construction and rehabilitation methods and technologies.
Paving on a High
Asphalt paver was developed by Barbar Green Co that originally manufactured material handling systems. In 1929, the Chicago Testing Laboratory approached them to use their material loaders to construct asphalt roads.
Concrete Pump Safety
Noise is a major health hazard in construction sites. VG Sakthikumar explains the noise pollution in concrete pumps and means to minimise the same.
Adani in race for AP port project
Adani Group is in race for a port facility in the north coastal region of Andhra Pradesh.
Underground Challengers
Every underground excavation poses a unique set of challenges. Technically superior and sometimes application-specific, underground excavation equipment challenge the challenges.
Cummins rental range
Cummins Power Generation has added new compact, transport-optimised 20, 40 and 60 kVA generator sets to its rental product range. Alongside an extensive selection of standard rental industry features, these new units also boast sound attenuated enclosures and long autonomy fuel tanks, according to the company
Uplifting Future
Advanced material handling and warehousing equipment have a vital role that can help speed up the efficiency of logistics industry. More focus on palletisation and the opening up of retail segment
Taking to the Success Path
High performance service of Cat? machines have played a critical role in the phenomenal growth of Dilip Buildcon. Within a period of 10 years, the company?s revenue has increased from Rs.50 crore to Rs.2,500 crore, making it one of today?s top players in the construction industry.
Cleverly Planned Bridge Hoist
The installation of a massive railway bridge in extremely constricted conditions on a precipitous site presents a whole series of challenges. A difficult crane job, fiddly and complex - just the job for Uwe Langer.
Asphalt Recycling
Millions of tonnes of asphalt have being wasted in the country, when these could be properly treated and recycled for rehabilitation of road projects and new pavements.
CeMAT India concludes on a positive note
The Indian economy is among the fastest-growing in the world, and this was abundantly clear from the upbeat mood at CeMAT India, which was held from December 10 to 13, 2014 at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Center in New Delhi.
Maximising Output
Several key trends are emerging in the asphalt/soil compaction market where performance and productivity remain key issues. The OEMs are keen to maximise output from their latest units in terms of improving machine performance, O&M cost and operator safety and comfort.
Cooper Corp launches diesel generators
Cooper Corporation has launched a 200 KVA range of cost-efficient and silent revolution eco-friendly diesel generators under the brand name Cooper Ecopack at the MEE Expo 2014 in Dubai. The low fuel consumption generator is lighter in weight, smaller in size and the engine meets with the US and European emission norms.
Bulk material handling and processing solutions
Bevcon Wayors offers new generation innovative conveying systems for bulk material handling and processing solutions for core industries like power, steel, cement mining and minerals.
Cost-efficient generators
Cooper Corporation launched Cooper Ecopack, a fuel efficient and highly eco friendly generators, lighter in weight, smaller in size and that meets with the US and European emission norms. Years of in-house research and the technical collaboration with Ricardo, UK, have culminated in the launch of the Cooper ECOPACK genset
Our equipment are focused on better process management, time and cost saving.
By virtue of our acquisition of GIA AB and MEYCO in 2011 and 2013 subsequently, Atlas Copco is the preferred partner for major construction companies to complement their tunne?lling operations with shotcrete machines, locomotives, ventilation systems, conti?nuous loading machines, pipe-roofing and radial bolting system, grouting equipment.
We have taken up the dealership of Beretta micro piling and anchoring drilling rigs
There is an overall economic slowdown in the market. However, we are confident that once the market conditions improve, there will be a tremendous demand again for foundation equipment as this is the equipment which is required for all major projects involving foundation work, says Surajit Mukherjee, Managing Director, Suretech. Excerpts from the interview.
Cooper Ecopack Generators
Cooper Corporation launches India's most cost-efficient, power-packed 3-cylinder gensets in Mumbai. Cooper Corporation, an engine major, launched its three-cylinder, 62.5 KVA and 82.5 KVA generators under the brand name Cooper Ecopack at the Power Gen Exhibition in Mumbai
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
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,
Ours is the most modern pump in the world with advanced features and technology
All our equipment are highly fuel-efficient and the spare parts consumption for our machines is low, thereby keeping our operating costs lower.
IL&FS gets Rs 1,348.20 cr NHAI project in Maha
The National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) project of four-laning of Khed-Sinnar Section of NH-50 has been bagged by the IL&FS Transportation Networks. The stretch is in Maharashtra. The project work is from Km 42.000 to Km 177.000 (Design Length - 137.946 km) under the Phase IV B in Maharashtra on DBFOT basis.
Goa?Kundapur h'way to be upgraded at Rs 2,600 cr
By spending Rs 2,600 crore the Kundapur-Goa National Highway is going to be upgraded into four-lane road. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and IRB Infrasgtructure Developers have signed an agreement to convert the NH 17 from the present two-lane to four-lane highway. IRB has sought a grant of Rs 536.22 crore from NHAI to execute the project.
Sadbhav wins 4-laning work of Rohtak-Hissar NH stretch
Sadbhav Engineering has been declared the successful bidder for four-laning of Rohtak to Hissar Section of NH-10 from km 87 to km 170. The National Highways Authority of India (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) had invited the bid for the road widening project. The road project is to be executed as BOT (toll) project on DBFOT pattern under NHDP Phase III in Haryana. The length of the road project is 98.810 Km).
Nod to Rs 7,915 cr road projects in UP, Maha, Gujarat, Haryana
The Union government on March 18 approved Rs 7,915 crore road projects in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Haryana under its flagship road building programme National Highways Development Project (NHDP). The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), in its meeting accorded approval to the four projects to be built under phases III, IV and V on Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis.
Atlas Copco India scores high on employee competency and training set-up
Hydropower alone had fuelled the growth of underground drill and blast tunnelling equipment for the last two decades in India, yet the last couple of years has shown a steady decline in such projects.
We will shortly be starting our training institute in India
As the infrastructure in India is poised for high growth, the road sector will be a major contri?butor, hence we see a good future for pavers in India,
LiuGong's motor graders are all set to redefine performance, fuel efficiency
LiuGong, manufacturers of cons?truction equipment, glo?bally pro?duce over 60,000 units annu?ally, having an extra manufacturing capacity in India with an annual pro?du?ction of over 3,000 units
On the Verge of a Boom
A significant trend is the shift from post breakdown maintenance of machines to a preventive diagnostic to monitor the health of the machine. This is apparent in the replacement of mechanical displays by all electronic
An Iconic Research Project
Powered with natural gas, the Econic NGT with Allison transmission allows for quieter and more environmentally friendly transport.For more than a year, a Mercedes Benz Econic NGT equipped with an Allison fully automatic transmission
Dieseko develops new power pack
Dieseko Group has developed a high performance power pack as a driving unit for IHC S-280 Hydrohammers to be used in extreme conditions.
Demag cranes for Canada
Demag Cranes has received an order to supply two mobile harbour cranes to Canada. The two identical machines are 4-rope grab cranes for professional bulk handling.
Equipment consultants will be a major requirement of the future
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) can play a vital role in standardising construction equip?ment to improve quality and safety of products.
EIEL shall be procuring a lot of road equipment
Using compacters we can achieve around 102 per cent MDD whereas the yellow book of the Indian Road Congress states that the desired density for soil is 95 to 98 per cent, says Joy Saxena, Group Chief Financial Officer, ERA Infra Engineering.
Construction King to the Fore
Case Construction Equipment is launching a range of four Construction King T Series tractor loader backhoes, offering customers improved productivity, lower running costs and quicker operations.