OEMs are evaluating multiple options of adopting alternate fuel.”

BKR Prasad – General Manager, Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Equipment

Changing the future of construction

In construction, machine learning can help project engineers, supervisors, and everyone else involved in a project

R&D serves as the cornerstone of Netradyne’s strategic approach

Amit Kumar, Sr Director – Marketing, Netradyne Technology, speaks on the company’s flagship product – Driver•i – and how it contributes to enhancing fleet and driver safety.

We are proactively focusing on energy efficiency and digitalisation

Dhanraj Kalbhor, Managing Director, NORD Drivesystems

ASKO acquires majority stake in Hy-Brid Lifts

Turkish holding company ASKO has acquired a majority stake in Hy-Brid Lifts, a manufacturer of low-level access equipment based in Richfield, Wisconsin.

JCB expands beyond construction

JCB says it has successfully installed one of its hydrogen engines into a Mercedes Sprinter van, extending its sustainable energy technology into the commercial vehicle sector.

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.

The mineral’s demand is likely to increase by 3 per cent

Kirity Kumar, Business Segment Manager – Operating Solutions, Quaker Houghton, speaks on the types of products manufactured by the company for mining and other related industries.

Hy-Brid Lifts announces strategic partnership with ASKO

Hy-Brid Lifts is a brand of Custom Equipment LLC

Fuelling Innovation

Lubricants are essential to keeping engines and industrial machinery in optimal condition.

Astec's Versatile Compact Cold Planer, the RX-405

A longtime producer of half-lane and full-lane cold planers, Astec has entered a new class size with its RX-405 cold planer, delivering milling widths of 2 to 5 feet.

Filling the Gaps: The next generation of concreting equipment

CW identifies features, practices and guidelines for concreting.

BKT’s Bhuj Plant: At the centre of a well-thought-out growth strategy

The manufacturing facility aims for annual production of 600,000 MT.

BKT’s Bhuj Plant: Racing ahead of time

The Bhuj site, at the centre of a well-thought-out growth strategy by BKT, consists of the state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities as it aims for an annual tyre production of 600,000 MT.

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.

New C13D Engine for Off-Highway Equipment unveiled by Caterpillar

Designed for best-in-class power density, torque, and fuel efficiency

In Bhuj the horizon has never been so close

BKT announces its business plan: to achieve turnover in 2026 of 2 billion dollars and total annual production of 600,000 MT.

Towards a “Greener Future” together

Developing businesses are treating “sustainability” as the crucial goal of their method and operations to escalate growth and to compete in the global market.

India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall

India is exploring ways to secure supplies of metals such as copper and lithium from some of the world's top producers by acquiring overseas mines as part of efforts to meet rising domestic demand government sources said.

Kioti to finally launch its first CTL and skid steer

Kioti will be formally launching itself into the compact construction equipment market with the release of its first skid steer and compact track loaders in the first half of 2023.

Kioti to finally launch its first CTL and skid steer

Kioti had introduced the brand to its dealers in late 2020

Machine reliability: concept, reality & remedy

Although FMEA is a pseudo-quantitative technique, it works well when applied seriously

Sandip of JCBL: Market is shifting towards bigger vehicles in tippers

Sandip Chakroborty, Managing Director, JCBL, speaks on the market for tipper bodies in India.

The market is shifting towards bigger vehicles in the tipper segment

We have a total of five manufacturing plants in India, of which four are located in North India and one in South India

Optimising efficiency

Choosing the right lubricant is essential in helping to improve reliability, boost productivity and reduce the frequency of breakdowns.

Loaded with opportunities

The wheel loader market is estimated to be valued at over $23.74 billion by 2030. It is anticipated to reach a CAGR of over 8.9 per cent during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

Mahindra launches BS4 backhoe loader with better productivity

Mahindra’s Construction Equipment Division (MCE) has launched its new range of BS4 backhoe loaders called the Mahindra EarthMaster SX. Interestingly, the company is making big claim with the promise of a disruptive customer value proposition.

Mahindra launches BS4 backhoe loader with better productivity

Mahindra’s Construction Equipment Division (MCE) has launched its new range of BS4 backhoe loaders called the Mahindra EarthMaster SX. Interestingly, the company is making big claim with the promise of a disruptive customer value proposition

Mahindra launches BS4 backhoe loader with better productivity

The company is guaranteeing the highest productivity per litre in the segment else they will take the machine back. Moreover, an uptime service guarantee is also being offered to customers.

JCB’s thrust on digital technologies

Excon 2021 is indeed going to be the first major exhibition for the construction equipment industry, post-pandemic, hence, expectations are high. There is likely to be an even greater active participation by the industry than what we have seen in the past editions.

Machine Reliability: Concept, Reality And Remedy

Respective FMEA for each stage is conducted to assess how the risk is mitigated with the gradual implementation of best practices at the site.

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.

Automate point-to-point pile driving with Vermeer PD10

Vermeer's new PD10R drill, introduced at The Utility Expo and directed at solar installation contractors, now can be outfitted with point-to-point automated machine positioning technology.

Combilift’s 60,000th truck delivered

The Irish manufacturer Combilift recently marked a further milestone when its 60,000th unit came off the production lines at the company HQ in Monaghan and was shipped to the other side of the world.

Combilift’s 60,000th truck delivered

The Irish manufacturer Combilift recently marked a further milestone when its 60,000th unit came off the production lines at the company HQ in Monaghan and was shipped to the other side of the world.

The demand for off highway tyres is at an all time high

Rajiv Poddar, Jt. MD, BKT Tires

Fuel tracking solution’s penetration is less than 1% of the overall commercial fleet size

Nigraani provides IoT (Internet of Things) solutions to commercial fleet operators to help them track their diesel consumption with 99 per cent accuracy and fleet operation metrics. The SaaS (Software as a Service) model helps avoid any overhead of setting up an IT team to manage hardware/software.

WOLFFKRAN invests in new location in Elsau, Switzerland

WOLFFKRAN Schweiz AG conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its new headquarters. The 18,000 sq m property in the industrial zone of Elsau will include a modern office and workshop building and an optimally structured outdoor storage facility. Completion is scheduled for May 2021.

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.

WOLFFKRAN invests in new location in Elsau, Switzerland

WOLFFKRAN Schweiz AG conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its new headquarters.

We are leveraging digital technology in our products and services: Jasmeet Singh

JCB has pioneered the integration of digital technology in its ‘Intelli’ series of construction equipment. Jasmeet Singh, AVP, Corporate Communications & Corporate Relations, JCB India, shares more.

JLG X33J PLUS on a special mission

JLG’s new 33-m crawler boom, X33J Plus used as a professional solution for a convincing result.

Mahindra launches Sarpanch Plus tractor series in Maharashtrasolution

Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector recently introduced its new Sarpanch Plus range of tractors in Maharashtra, the 575 Sarpanch Plus, an upgrade of its popular 575 Sarpanch. The new series offers models spanning multiple HP-points in the 30 HP (22.37kW) to 50 HP (37.28kW) category.

Mahindra launches Sarpanch Plus tractor series in Maharashtra

Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector recently introduced its new Sarpanch Plus range of tractors in Maharashtra, the 575 Sarpanch Plus, an upgrade of its popular 575 Sarpanch

Liebherr mobile construction crane in electric operation

The Liebherr MK 88 Plus has been in service at Krandienst Kunze since April 2019

Mecalac introduces new line of crawler skid-excavators

Mecalac introduced its innovative line of crawler skid-excavators — the newly updated MCR series.

We expect a growth of 15-20 per cent after the market opens up

The foundation equipment market is driven by vibratory hammers and RCDs besides piling rigs. Surajit Mukherjee, Managing Director, Suretech Infrastructure, shares more on the market trends.

Haver & Boecker Niagara introduces performance check tool

Haver & Boecker Niagara, Haver & Boecker?s new mineral processing brand, introduced PROcheck, a service program dedicated to keeping customers? operations running at peak performance.

Haver & Boecker Niagara introduces performance check tool

Haver & Boecker Niagara, Haver & Boecker?s new mineral processing brand, introduced PROcheck, a service program dedicated to keeping customers? operations running at peak performance.

Keeping up with Trench Works

All over the world, thousands of construction sites are being built, where trench work is underway to put together new pipelines for the transportation of gas, oil and water.

Global equipment sales see 12 per cent growth in 2018

Worldwide construction equipment sales are expected to increase 12 per cent this year, according to Off-Highway Research. This will take total sales to almost one million units in 2018. The total retail value of sales is expected to approach $99 billion

Concrete Boom Pumps

Boom pump is a good investment for large projects like the Metros, airports irrigation projects and other high-rise infrastructure and real estate projects. These massive pumps shorten the duration of project completion, reduce downtime and labour costs.

Going strong

An SDLG LG958L sold in February 2012 -the first SDLG wheel loader to be sold in Southern Africa - continues to front operations at a port-side bulk-handling facility in Durban, South Africa.

Our plan is to have a production facility to build dredges for the local market

I have been involved in the Dredging business since 1982 and my mission is to make our clients successful so that they can grow their business and come back to us to buy more dredges. Charles Sinunu, Director - International Dredge Sales, DSC Dredge, USA, elaborates more on the company and its business.

Equipment Selection | INFORMED DECISIONS

Modern construction and mining activities in India need to be expedited with utmost focus on the highest possible productivity, operational excellence, emission compliance, safety and best-of-class economy. Over the past decade, the market for such equipment has substantially matured resulting in the equipment selectors mooting innovative and prudent ideas while selecting the most suitable equipment fleets commensurate to their company objectives and philosophies.

My vision is to have a manufacturing arrangement in place to build our dredges for the local market

This is an ongoing process. We first entered the Indian market about 10 years ago with some of our smaller dredges. In fact, I was in contact with one of our customers working at Visakhapatnam who sent a recommendation that they are satisfied with their DSC dredge which had completed 50,000 hours nonstop.

Indian Mining Poised to Boom

The Beginning of a Success Story

Bauer foundation piles support the glass dome of the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany; the 828-m-tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai stands on Bauer foundation piles - Bauer has influenced specialist foundation engineering since the mid 20th Century.

Global crane market to grow in 2017

According to a new report from Off-Highway Research, the worldwide demand for mobile cranes is expected to bottom-out this year.

Global crane market to grow in 2017

According to a new report from Off-Highway Research, the worldwide demand for mobile cranes is expected to bottom-out this year. Sales of all terrain, lattice boom crawler, rough terrain and truck cranes are expected to total 17,077 units in 2016, an 11 per cent fall from the previous year.

Zooming Ahead

Trucks and heavy tractors for cargo haulage and transportation of aggregate materials, coal, overburden from mines, iron ore and other bulk materials, are riding the curve of exponential growth.

Underground Excavation is Here to Stay

Sub-terrain excavation and drilling to provide sustained connect for utilities, in urban spaces, is the essence of the challenge. It is adequately met by using micro-tunnelling and trenchless technologies.

We have more than 50 per cent market share in Madhya Pradesh

We want every district of Madhya Pradesh to recognise LiuGong as the best brand within the next 65 years, says Mohit Sharma, Managing Director, C S Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, LiuGong?s authorised dealer for Madhya Pradesh.

Compact Road Equipment Market to Grow

Developmental work in the North-East and far-flung rural areas will drive a robust growth of road building equipment, with a twist - the market for smaller-sized equipment to suit applications and delivery logistics requirements will be the gainer.

Lubricants: Smooth Sailing Ahead

With the government moving fast to meet the latest emission norms and OEMs making further improvement in design, the lubricants industry is set to witness a major revolution in product innovation.

Safe and Productive

The developed market saw the use of AWPs decades ago. Such machines were in demand by users, for two reasons: safety and speed of work.

MARC | The Way to Success

Maintenance & repair contract, more popularly known as MARC and more generally termed as full maintenance contract (FMC), has caught the imagination of mines operators in India.

Trimble Technology Improves Productivity

Gayatri Projects Ltd is the flagship company of Gayatri Group that has interests in infrastructure, power, hospitality, real estate and industry.

Mahindra Launches BLAZO

Mahindra Truck and Bus Division (MTBD) announced the launch of its new heavy commercial truck series under the brand name ?BLAZO?. The ?BLAZO? series includes haulage, tractor trailer and tipper and is equipped with the FUELSMART technology.

Manitowoc to celebrate innovation at bauma 2016

Manitowoc Cranes will present a host of products, including several notable innovations, on its stand at this year?s bauma 2016 trade show.

Undercarriage Behaviour

L&T explains the reasons for wear and tear of undercarriage parts and the preventive measures to be taken to maximise track life. Bull dozers and hydraulic excavators are track-type machines that form an integral part of any construction and mining site.

SAMIL bags ELSC award

Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) has been recognised with accolade by Express, Logistics Supply Chain Conclave (ELSC) 2015, for their Transportation Leadership Awards under the two categories of ?Innovation in Transportation? and ?Fleet Enabler of the Year?.

Elematic opens new unit

Elematic offers the latest technology and related services for the production of precast concrete elements for building construction. The technology covers production of precast walls and floors as well as frames and foundations.

Passenger-cum-Material (PM) Hoists

Available information collected from various sources reveals that approximately 2,000-3,000 units of construction hoists are operational in India. They are mainly deployed in construction of multi-storied buildings and structures of heights above 75 m.

The Marinis always would more than meet the existing and the future environmental norms

Our new products are designed to meet the new and the next generation demands on the roads. Energy and sustainable development along with evolution readiness are the key features in our product technology and we intend to take them to the next level in our new products, says Blesson Varghese, Managing Director, Marini India.

Versatility, reliability, durability and unmatched performance excite customer to choose CAT excavators

Traditionally, excavators with operating weight 10 to 24 tonne are classified as medium range and in the last five years, their sales constitute above 70 per cent of the total excavator sales, out of which 20-24 tonne category accounts for approximately 50 per cent and 10-15 tonne is approximately 20 per cent.

MARC: The way to success

MARC (Maintenance & repair contract), in the past few years, has caught the attention of many mines operators in India. Maintenance & repair contract, more popularly known as MARC and more generally termed as full maintenance contract (FMC)

Rental Solutions

Knowledge and skill upgradation is very important in the rental segment. The equipment rental business in India is yet to evolve from its nascent stage. Though the mode and pace of business has gone through a severe sluggish phase

Budget boost!

Infrastructure has received a booster shot of Rs 70,000 crore and another Rs 24,000 crore of increased outlays on roads and railways. This would take the existing spend on infrastructure for 2015-16 from Rs 2,10,000 to Rs 3,04,000 crore plus the funds created as an outcome of the seed money invested in National Investment & Infrastructure Fund which in turn will find its way into infrastructure funding companies like IRFC & NHB where they will evolve with a factor of ten.

First AggreSand on Australia Shores

Mineral Washing Systems (MWS), Terex Washing Systems (TWS), distributor in Eastern Australia, recently installed the first AggreSand? washplant in the Australian market, located at Dubbo Sands Quarry, NSW.

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.

Mechanised Cleaning

Infrastructure service vehicles, especially vehicles meant for cleaning and maintenance, have yet to get their due share and recognition.

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,

Demolishing without Disturbing

It is never easy to introduce modernity in places rich in history. In a city like Chennai, which has a history of 350 years and great architectural heritage, it is so full of ?old world' charm, the problem gets further compounded. So, when the Metro Rail Project

Groz comes up with new products every few months

We are trying to leverage our current business potential with the existing account. We are also looking to diversify into other businesses like agricultural equipment,

Our aim is to give more value-added service to the customer

We are focusing more on radial tyres and have now set up an exclusive radial plant in Belgaum. This is part of our dedicated approach to radial customers, says Rajesh V Shetty, Chief Executive Officer, Tyresoles.

Our green products save fuel and are more efficient

We not only have a factory but also have an engineering centre which is able to handle the requirements from the customer and design specific products, tailor-made for Indian customers

We have almost 50,000 customers in India

We are growing close to 30 per cent year-on-year, and we feel we will continue to do that in spite of the slowdown. For us, this is a niche market and also an untapped one,

Rental industry needs a united appeal to the government for rationalised tax structure

The $1 trillion investments outlined by the government in the 12th Five Year Plan, as well as credit limitations are expected to fuel the new equipment rental business.

Cold Recycling: A Success Story

Larsen and Toubro (L and T) opted for a WR 2400 cold recycler and Hamm 3520 and 311 compactors to rehabilitate a motorway in the Golden Quadrilateral.The Golden Quadrilateral is a gigantic motorway network stretching 5,846 km. It connects the Indian metropolises of New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata. The four-lane sections are being rehabilitated and extended to six lanes, and Indian construction company L and T is carrying out this work as part of a public-private partnership (PPP) proj

Kobelco Cranes sales up

Revenues for Kobelco Cranes were up 22 per cent to JPY 39.8 billion ($393 million) in the first nine months (Q1-3) of this fiscal year, compared to JPY 32.7 billion ($323 million) for Q1-3 of fiscal 2012. Ordinary income for the first nine months of the year stood at JPY 2.5 billion ($25 million), compared to a loss of JPY 1.2 billion ($12 million) a year ago. The company said this rise in sales was due to buoyancy in its domestic market and elsewhere in Asia, which offset weakness in Europe.

JCB to expand UK operations

JCB plans to invest ?150million (?180 million) over five years to expand its operations in Staffordshire, UK. The funds will support construction of a new 32,516 sq m factory for JCB Cab Systems in Beamhurst, near Uttoxeter, to replace the current smaller facility in Rugeley.

Self-made success

Vipul Vora is the CEO of My Port Services India (MPSI), a Mumbai-based company catering to safety and advanced warning systems for mobile equipment in off-road industries like mines, construction, ports and allied industries.

GMMCO to purchase part of the Expanded Cat Mining Distribution Business from Caterpillar

GMMCO, Chennai, India, and Caterpillar today announced that GMMCO has acquired from Caterpillar Global Mining LLC the expanded Cat mining product line distribution and support business for its territories. GMMCO is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in West, Central and Southern India.

We at Shriram treat FTUs as niche and are focused on supporting small customers.

All bottlenecks on the project execution side, i.e., environmental, land clearances, financial closures, allocation of funds, and awarding of contracts need to be tackled on an immediate basis, or else the industry will see a major down-turn and many good operators will exit the segment, says Rakesh Chandra, Vice President and Risk Head, Shriram Equipment Finance Company. Excerpts from the interview.

Building the Best Roads

Volvo machines, with their fuel efficiency and robustness, stand out amongst all the others.For all that eastern shoulder of India has an untouched, mesmerising beauty, most of eastern Assam did not have good roads until a few years ago. However, once the roads were in place, there was no turning back.

We are seeking a growth of 200 per cent this year

We have a major focus on our after sales service. The Friends Equipment team is a sales and service provider for heavy machinery and totally dedicated to the construction industry.

Potholes dot Chana Pora-Ram Bagh road in Srinagar

In Srinagar, the Chana Pora-Ram Bagh motorway is getting more of potholes with each passing day as the State Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department has failed to take remedial measures. The State government had announced that a flyover would be constructed from Jehangir Chowk upto Natipora enroute Ram Bagh. But the government finally clipped Ram Bagh-Nati Pora portion of the flyover though, as per observers, it needed the expressway connectivity more than elsewhere.

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

New I-See a fuel saver

Volvo Trucks is now introducing a new version of I-See in the Volvo FH that saves fuel when driving in hilly terrain. The new version obtains up-to-date information about the road's topography remotely from a central server,