Schwing Stetter installs 1 MW solar power system

Schwing Stetter India, one of the country’s leading construction and concreting equipment manufacturers, has recently installed a 1MW solar power system in their Global manufacturing hub in Cheyyar.

XCMG launches premium G2 crane brand

The platform integrates the whole process of product application, maintenance, operation, and management, including 21 core technologies and 31 spare parts.

Schwing Stetter installs 1MW solar power system at its manufacturing hub

The facility was inaugurated by Mr. V.G Sakthikumar, Chairman & Managing Director of Schwing Stetter India.

Metro Rail sustainability suffering from affordability & connectivity

An affordable fare structure & an efficient last-mile connectivity are vital for Metro Rail

Driving Dynamics

Hydraulic motors are integral to the driving dynamics of construction equipment, providing the necessary power, precision, and control for a wide range of applications.

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

Air audit helps textile companies save 43 per cent energy cost

Elgi Equipments Limited announced the outcome of its successful partnership with Indian Texpreneurs Federation (ITF), one of the largest textile groups in South India. ELGi?s air audit program helped ITF member companies to reduce average compressed air energy costs up to 43 per cent.

Pick-n-Carry Hydra: Bestseller

As the Numero Uno bestselling lift and reach product, Hydra crane still continues to be the most demanding mobile crane category in India. Tyre-mounted articulated steering, hydraulic mobile pick-and-carry crane, colloquially termed ?Hydra?, was introduced in India

Ready for the Big Boom

Large capacity concrete batching plants are to piggyback upcoming 100 new concrete roads and other infrastructure projects. Mass concreting is expected to be a major constituent of upcoming infrastructure projects in roads and highways, railways, sea ports, airports, power plants

We are keen to have machines with reputed past and best technology

We conduct enough field tests and other evaluations of the equipment before going full fledged introduction, says SP Rajan, Head - P&M RREC, L&T Construction

We procure new and used equipment depends on the scope of utilisation

Simplex Infrastructures is one of the largest infrastructure solutions providers in India and the Middle East having presence in across eight first growing industry verticals.Samar Ghoshdastidar, Technical Director, Simplex Infrastructures, provides an in-depth overview on the company?s equipment procurement procedures.

We dont generally procure used equipment

We call for quotes from different companies and based on technical evaluation by our mechanical section, we do recommend for which type of equipment we should go for. This is based on 3-4 major factors: after sales service, performance parameters available in the market and pricing.

Good aftermarket culture is the most important credential

We get details and guidance about equipment application from our Director and we explore the options. Equipment category and application wise we have certain brand preferences, but we compare and evaluate with other alternatives also.

Prompt aftersales service is one of the main criteria

The selection of an equipment is done based on the determination of technical suitability of equipment to suit execution methodology. In case standard equipment does not suit certain requirements, then we get it customised to fulfill the ultimate needs.

Improving Energy Efficiency

Mobil SHC 634 helps Apollo Tyres increase gearbox efficiency by 2.6 per cent; annually save Rs 245,440 ($4,160) only from energy savings. Apollo Tyres has been in the business of manufacture and sale of tyres

Gangavaram Port celebrates World Environment Day

Gangavaram Port, India?s deepest and multi-purpose port celebrated the World Environment Day by initiating a massive Green Belt Development programme at the port premises to create awareness

Energy Efficient Lubricants

Lubricant manufacturers to great extent are trying to exceed expectations from lubricants that can meet stricter emission norms, improve energy efficiency, and enhance reliability and longer equipment life.

Energy Saving Lubricants

Recognising the value of sustained energy efficiency for business, ExxonMobil states how usage of high-performance lubricants can lead to significant energy savings. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) recently unveiled an independent study

A true industry leader

Ranganath NK joined Grundfos in February 1998 and established Grundfos India as a company in March 1998. As the Managing Director, Ranganath oversees the operations of the company in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives.

Fuel Saving Solutions

Advanced electromagnetic design tool helps speed commercialisation of innovative energy storage system for construction machinery. The innovative magnetically coupled flywheel could save approximately 10 per cent of fuel.

The government should form a task force team to clear all pending projects.

Bevcon is passionate about providing solutions to complex issues. We can and do provide the best possible solutions in the areas of environmental, energy conservation, cost-effective and reliable material handling solutions for the mining sector,says Y Srininvas Reddy, Managing Director, Bevcon Wayors. Excerpts from the interview.

Consolidating Presence

Volvo CE strengthens excavator range in India with productive and powerful EC220D and EC300D excavators.The new D-Series excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment have the strength and durability to take on a range of challenging work site tasks. With faster cycle times, excellent digging and lifting capabilities, and a capacity for greater productivity, the EC220D and EC300D have what it takes to get the job done in a low-stress, high-performance way every time

An Indian success story

BKT enjoys a strong presence in over 130 countries along with India. Quality conscious users who adhere to stringent conformity standards in countries like Europe and America prefer BKT as their supplier, thus underlining the fact that every BKT product is superior in creation and delivers expected performance.

We are one of the first major players in India to get into cold forging.

We were the first company in India to successfully develop a fracture split connecting rod and this was a major breakthrough at that time. Our engineering capability is what differentiates us from others because of which we can produce very high quality and high precision products for the customers, says Viraj G Kalyani, Executive Vice President, Kalyani Forge. Excerpts from the interview.

Surging ahead

With a vision to become a global leader in Off-Highway Tyre Solutions, BKT is targeting a 10 per cent market share by 2015. BKT is continuing its momentum of growth in the new decade also. For the financial year 2012-13, in spite of the various capacity constraints, BKT has achieved its

On an average we design, develop and release 50-70 new tyre sizes each year

A new R&D set-up is being planned at our new site in Bhuj, which will also include a test track (proving ground) for development of all speciality products, says Dilip M Vaidya, Technical Director, BKT.

Huge surge on the horizon

There is going to be huge surge in the demand for material handling equipment at Indian ports, for both bulk and container handling. Also, containerisation as a medium of trade will grow steadily to the levels of developed countries;

Volvo CE holds operator contest

Volvo Construction Equipment?s second national operator contest in China was held in Shanghai to find out the talented operator, ?Operator Idol?. Three of the competition?s 24 finalists have emerged as the country?s Operator Idols after completing numerous challenges over the past six months.

KBL organises 23rd ENCON awards

Kirloskar Brothers (KBL) recently organised the 23rd ENCON awards to promote the importance of energy conservation.Dr Pramod Deo, Chairman, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), graced the occasion as a chief guest. At the award function, Dr Deo said, ?Optimal utilisation of energy is a very critical aspect of any business and government has reinforced this with the launch of PAT schemes for eight energy-intensive sectors to increase the energy efficiency in India.

KBL Director honoured

RK Srivastava, Director, Kirloskar Brothers (KBL), was conferred with ?Outstanding achievement in Energy Conservation? award at the Oceantex 2012 Leadership and Excellence Awards.

We make safe, reliable, cost-effective, higher productivity equipment

There is going to be huge surge in demand for material handling equipment at Indian ports ? for both bulk and container handling. Also, containerisation as a medium of trade will grow steadily to the levels of developed countries.

Ports of Call

The statistics are impressive. Indian ports are expected to handle one billion tonne of cargo in 2011-12, two billion tonne by 2016-17 and 2.4 billion tonne by 2019-20.

Pushing Boundaries

Taking the cue from the Indian economy, BKT is on a stable ground and moving fast on the growth path, with consistent strive to push the boundaries.With an objective of 35 percent y.o.y growth, and achieving the same (on average basis) for the past decade, BKT is continuing this momentum in the new decade also.

On A Growth Path

BKT has grown from $8 million to $450 million in the last decade, which reiterates that BKT is a growth-oriented organisation. A part of well diversified Indian industrial conglomerate, the Siyaram-Poddar Group, Balkrishna Tyres (BKT) started in the year 1988 to manufacture two- and three-wheeler tyres.

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.

Solving customer problems is at the core of our business

Solving customer problems is at the core of our business, just like it was when founder Henry Timken patented a tapered roller bearing design that made life easier for freight wagon operators and their mules, says Ajay Das, Managing Director, Timken India 0 - - 13568 14 95 2011-02-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India Powerscreen at bC India

Powerscreen, one of the world?s leading providers of mobile crushing, screening and washing equipment, will be exhibiting some of its most popular equipment at bC India to be held from 8-11 February 2011, in India. Powerscreen will display the Powerscreen 1000SR cone crusher and the Powerscreen Metrotrak jaw crusher. Commenting on the forthcoming line up at bC India, Damian Power, Powerscreen Global Product Line Director, said, ?The fact that the machines to be showcased at bC India have been manufactured in India further reinforces the Powerscreen commitment in the development of local economy and infrastructure.? The 1000SR mobile plant combines the high performance of the popular tracked 1000 Maxtrak with a double deck sizing screen and a re-circulating system, all on one single tracked chassis. This enables customers to take advantage of the site-proven benefits of the Automax(R) cone crusher incorporated into a closed circuit screening plant, thereby eliminating the need for separate screening. This versatile, mobile plant is ideally suited for secondary and tertiary applications in quarrying, where high quality, low flake, single size aggregate and sub-base materials are required. The 1000SR accepts an ?all-in? clean feed and produces high throughput, excellent reduction and product shape, whilst allowing operators to recirculate oversize from the screen, or to stockpile it, if required. In addition, the plant is also able to produce two further screened product sizes when the optional additional stockpiling conveyor is included, while other benefits include quick set-up time and excellent product shape characteristics.

Construction , Update , Portal , Magazine , February , Equipment India , 2011 , India , Powerscreen , mobile crushing , screening , bC India , Damian Power , infrastructure , Automax(R) , stockpiling 0 2011-02-24 11:37:47.927 22 Powerscreen, one of the world?s leading providers of mobile crushing, screening and washing equipment, will be exhibiting some of its most popular equipment at bC India to be held from 8-11 February 2011, in India. 0 - - 13569 14 96 2011-02-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India Alstom, Narva Estonia contract Alstom, a global leader in power generation equipment and services, has signed a ?950 million contract with Narva Elektrijaamad AS, a subsidiary of Estonia?s state- owned utility Eesti Energia, to supply two 300 MW units for a fossil fuel power plant based on Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFB) boiler technology in Estonia. The power plant, located in Narva, will be fuelled with local oil shale. This agreement includes a first unit of 300 MW for an amount of ?540 million and an option for a second unit of 300 MW for ?410 million, which could be exercised by the customer within the next 18 months. The new power plant will supply an important part of the country?s domestic electricity consumption and ensure Estonia?s compliance with the EU LCPD emissions directive by substantially reducing emissions. Under the terms of the contract, Alstom will design, manufacture, supply, install, test and commission the units. This includes the supply of final fuel handling, CFB boiler, steam turbine, flue gas treatment, automation and control systems and electrical systems for each unit. Construction , Update , Portal , Magazine , Equipment India , February , 2011 , India , Alstom , Power generation , equipment , Narva Elektrijaamad AS , Estonia , Eesti Energia , fossil fuel , power plant , Circulating Fluidised Bed , Narva , boiler technology , electricity , EU LCPD , emissions 0 2011-02-24 15:36:26.623 22 Alstom, a global leader in power generation equipment and services, has signed a ?950 million contract with Narva Elektrijaamad AS, a subsidiary of Estonia?s state- owned utility Eesti Energia, to supply two 300 MW units for a fossil fuel power plant based on Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFB) boiler technology in Estonia. 0 - - 13570 14 96 2011-02-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India Volvo Trucks signs on dealer Vexor Volvo Trucks France acquired French dealer Vexor, which goes under the legal name of Whel. Since 1972, Whel has operated an authorised Volvo dealership that employs 110 people. The purchase encompasses 10 workshops situated in northern France as well as a truck rental operation. The investment is in line with the Volvo's strategy to be present in areas with major traffic hubs and a high density of trucks, thus making it closer to its customers. With this acquisition, we feel that we have the coverage in and around major French cities. It enables us to offer an innovative service concept through our Volvo Truck Centres," says Jean-Noel Thenault, MD, Volvo Trucks France.