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Road ahead for CE industry

Driven by increased government spending, rapid urbanisation, technological advancements, and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the RAHSTA (road) ahead for the CE industry is bright with full of possibilities and opportunities.

Unearthing Potential

Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.

Ratan Naval Tata: 28 December 1937 - 9 October 2024

Ratan Naval Tata, a visionary leader and philanthropic force behind Tata Trusts, left an indelible legacy in business and society.

Energy efficiency in industrial goods

Industrial products’ energy efficiency is essential for cutting expenses and minimising their negative environmental effects.

India’s MHE market to hit 9.8% CAGR by 2027

Tacklers Engineering is a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment in the India. In this interview Nirag A Choksi and Aman A Choksi, Directors, Tacklers Engineering (formerly known as Techno Industries) shares about its manufacturing facilities in India.

Transforming Logistics

The India material handling equipment market is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach substantial market size by 2027.

We want to integrate sustainability into our business

Manish Bhatnagar, Managing Director, SKF India, speaks on the role of modern technologies and automation for improving competitiveness.

We are committed to achieving its carbon neutrality target by 2040.

Seshan Iyer, President – Industrial Business, Schaeffler India, speaks on the steps taken by the company to achieve the objectives of sustainability.

Integration of technology is becoming increasingly important

Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi, speaks on the key features and benefits of their backhoe loaders.

Truck Rentals Rise in July

Used commercial vehicles showed a healthy YoY growth across all weight categories

Fighting Fire with Innovation

As the coal mining industry continues its quest for enhanced safety measures and environmental consciousness, integrating fire resistant hydraulic fluids emerges as a pioneering solution with the potential to mitigate fire hazards and elevate operational security to unprecedented heights. The author explains the need for fire resistant hydraulic fluids and their importance within the coal mining industry.

Hikrobot launches forklift latent Mobile Robot QF-1000

Launches for the first time in India at Automation Expo

DICV inaugurates state-of-the-art Mechatronics Lab with transformed efficiency

Enables 70-80% reduction in cost with significant improvements

Shveta Arya is new MD of Cummins India

She succeeds Ashwath Ram, who will continue serving the company until August 31, 2024

Vedanta Aluminium appoints Ravi Paliwal as CEO, Ash Management

Brings 27 years of experience, primarily in the energy sector

Earthmovers Surge Ahead

Earthmoving equipment sales soar 21 per cent in FY24, dominating the Indian construction equipment market.

Focus on Infra, Skilling

Experts agree that Budget 2024 aims for more inclusive growth, focusing on job formalisation, agricultural productivity, and MSME support

All our equipment sales crossed all previous benchmarks

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President (Excavator Business), LiuGong India, speaks on the company’s sales pattern for earthmoving equipment.

Tackling Supply and Quality Concerns in CE Rentals

As demand surges, particularly driven by infrastructure developments in regions like Asia-Pacific, stakeholders face pressing issues ranging from availability mismatches to concerns over maintenance standards.

ABB India aids education in 148 Karnataka government schools

ABB India announced the expansion of two educational programmes as part of its CSR initiatives to support inclusive and equitable education.

Hyundai CE India Advances Excavators with Cutting-Edge Features

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment is one of the leading construction and earthmoving equipment manufacturers in India. Joydeep Baksi, National Sales Head (Sales & Marketing), Hyundai Construction Equipment India, speaks on the latest advancements incorporated into their recent hydraulic excavator models.

Limited market awareness hinders rental service penetration

Mukesh Sharma, Country Manager, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Division in India, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market, and the latest trends in the market.

CASE India launches second phase of its Project LEAD initiative

The initiative aims to decrease urban migration while promoting reverse migration.

ABB India aids education in 148 Karnataka government schools

ABB supports two programmes covering around 10,000 students in Peenya and Nelamangala.

XCMG showcases ‘green’ construction equipment, electric wheeled loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, mining loaders

China-based XCMG has showcased some of its latest products and technology during its 6th Customer Festival, including a number of alternative powered machines.

2030 Goal: 250,000 Excavators!

India aims to increase its annual production from approximately 85,000 units to 250,000 units by 2030, driven by infrastructure investments in roads, railways, and mining

Hyundai holds a No. 2 position in excavator attachments in India.

Joydeep Baksi, National Sales Head (Sales & Marketing), Hyundai Construction Equipment India, speaks on the current market size of hydraulic excavators in India, and how has it evolved over the past few years.

Safety-Focused Conveyor Belt Cleaner for Easy Maintenance

Secondary cleaners play an essential role in the belt cleaning process by significantly reducing the volume of dust and fines dropped as carryback on the belt return.

How Attachments Revolutionise Equipment Utilisation

Purchasing additional attachments helps to increase the host machine’s ability to tackle more jobs.

Lubricating India’s Mining for Higher Efficiency

One of India’s mining giants sought a strategic solution from MobilTM to optimise their equipment performance and minimise maintenance disruptions

Bridgestone highlights role of telematics and data for fleet management in the MEA region

The event convened industry experts to shed light on vital topics linked to the industry including sustainable practices, digital transformation and the evolving landscape of urban mobility.

Bridgestone India unveils new Dueler All-Terrain 002

Bridgestone India launched the Dueler All-Terrain (A/T) 002 tyre with enhanced grip and stability.

JK Tyre, EKA Mobility tie-up to provide mobility solutions

K Tyre will provide its new generation of EV tyres with Connected Treel Sensors for real-time monitoring.

Volvo CE unveils ambitious new product line-up at Volvo Days 2024

At Volvo Days 2024, Volvo CE demonstrates its ambition to lead in sustainability and productivity by presenting pioneering launches and a fresh solutions-based approach

A new telehandler on the market: JLG's new SkyTrak 8042

The brand new SkyTrak 8042 provides efficient transport and carrying capacity.

Amplus to launch distributed green hydrogen projects

Amplus Energy Solutions, a pioneer in renewable energy, announces its ambitious plan to introduce distributed green hydrogen projects by next year.

Bridgestone India unveils new Dueler All-Terrain 002

New premium tyre for on-road and off-road experience

Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

Liebherr’s revenue once again increased significantly compared with the previous year.

Liebherr showcases digital solutions at INTERMAT 2024

Liebherr presents the main topics of Planning, Safety as well as Performance and Maintenance

Highways to Progress

India’s road infrastructure has evolved through innovative public-private partnerships, technological advancements, and sustainability initiatives, driving economic growth and setting global standards.

India's coal production hits billion-tonne milestone

India's coal production has reached a significant milestone, surpassing the billion-tonne mark, a development that underscores the nation's strides towards energy self-sufficiency and reduced import dependence.

2047 roadways master plan unveiled

A visionary master plan for the roadways and expressways infrastructure of the future is currently in the works, aimed at shaping the transportation landscape up to the year 2047.

Liebherr’s L series fast-erecting cranes

Liebherr’s fundamental revision of the L series sees the crane size specified in metre tonnes with immediate effect.

Liebherr launches new app: MyAssistant for Earthmoving

Liebherr has developed MyAssistant for Earthmoving, a new app that will provide significant support for construction machinery operators in their daily work.

Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

The company finished the 2023 business year with a record revenue of Euro 14,042 mn.

Transforming Construction

The market for skid steer loaders is anything but static, constantly shaped by a confluence of factors spanning economic conditions, technological innovations, and industry-specific dynamics.

Liebherr presents new app: MyAssistant for Earthmoving

New smartphone app for Liebherr earthmoving and material handling machines

Donaldson to showcase range of dust collectors

Donaldson introduces iCue filtration monitoring to the Indian market

The end goal is to have a fully autonomous grader

Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, Arx Mining and Construction Equipment

Budget 2024: Key highlights

Key highlights of Interim Budget 2024

Powering Progress

The article explores the reasons behind the increasing usage of diesel engines in construction equipment, their impact on performance and efficiency, and the technological advancements shaping the future of construction machinery.

Boost on the cards for auto components?

The Indian automotive industry sector has a positive outlook for the upcoming Budget, with expectations for updates on the FAME 3 scheme, PLI sops, and GST revision.

Grading the Future

As the demand for advanced road networks and improved connectivity continues to surge, the clamor for motor graders in the construction industry is reaching unprecedented heights.

Cientra, Invas join hands to build groundbreaking 5G IoT solutions

Collaboration addresses the challenges of security and identity faced by IoT companies

Indian Cement Industry Set to Build 100-150MT Capacity

The 14th Cement Expo and 9th Indian Cement Review Conference 2023 flags off

Scania Unveils G500 Super Heavy Tipper at EXCON 2023

Scania Commercial Vehicles introduces the G500 8x4 Super Heavy Tipper

Scania Unveils G500 Super Heavy Tipper at EXCON 2023

Scania Commercial Vehicles introduces the G500 8x4 Super Heavy Tipper

Perkins Introduces CPCBIV+ Certified 2806FA at EXCON 2023

Perkins unveils the 2806FA platform with CPCBIV+ certification

EXCON 2023 Day 1 Highlights

Scheduled from December 12 to 16 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre

Komatsu connects people through technology

The company had participated in an event by Dholakia Foundation.

Komatsu acquires American Battery Solutions

In the race to develop more electric construction equipment and related charging solutions, Komatsu has agreed to acquire American Battery Solutions. Closing on the purchase of the Detroit-based company is planned for December 1.

CAT to develop hydrogen-hybrid solution for off-highway vehicles

Caterpillar announced the launch of a three-year programme to demonstrate an advanced hydrogen-hybrid power solution built on its new Cat® C13D engine platform.

Tata Motors unveils facilities for development of hydrogen propulsion technologies

Tata Motors, India’s largest automobile company, unveiled two state-of-the-art & new-age R&D facilities for meeting its mission of offering sustainable mobility solutions.

Eicher launches Non-Stop Series of heavy-duty trucks

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, announced the launch of the Eicher Non-Stop Series, a new range of heavy-duty trucks meticulously designed for the fast-evolving long-haul transportation in the country.

Pioneering Paths in Branding & Marketing

Ajay Adlakha, an individual whose trajectory intertwines engineering education with an unyielding entrepreneurial zeal, stands as a luminary in the realm of marketing communications expertise.

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.

The Indian CE industry crossed 1,00,000-unit sales in 2022-2023

Sandeep Singh, Managing Director, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the growing market for construction equipment in India.

Forging Ahead in India's Equipment Rental Landscape

Premier Heavy Lift is strategically investing in mega crawler cranes with a lifting capacity exceeding 800 tonne.

Innovations in CE to Meet Tomorrow’s Infra Needs

The significance of construction equipment cannot be overstated, as it drives efficiency, precision, and safety across projects of all magnitudes. Within the construction equipment industry, innovation is the crucial cornerstone for tackling evolving challenges and achieving sustainability objectives, says Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director - India & SAARC, CASE Construction Equipment

CAT to develop hydrogen-hybrid solution for off-highway vehicles

The project will leverage the versatile new Cat® C13D engine platform.

Eicher launches Non-Stop Series of heavy-duty trucks

The four upcoming trucks in the range come with 100% connectivity

Tata Motors unveils facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion technologies

Tata Motors unveils facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion technologies

We focus on embedding sustainability into design and manufacturing

Mukul Dixit, Director – Sales & Marketing, Global Construction Industries (GCI), Caterpillar India, speaks on various models of new-age excavators launched by the company, and how are these excavators equipped to deal with intricate projects.

Innovations in CE to Meet Tomorrow’s Infra Needs

The significance of construction equipment cannot be overstated, as it drives efficiency, precision, and safety across projects of all magnitudes. Within the construction equipment industry, innovation is the crucial cornerstone for tackling evolving challenges and achieving sustainability objectives, says Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director - India & SAARC, CASE Construction Equipment.

CASE’s skill development initiative recognised

CASE Construction Equipment has been recognised by the 10th National CSR Times Award 2023 for its initiatives in India.

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.

Construction sites often require air compressors to be mobile

Ramesh Kumar G, Vice President – Portables, ELGi Equipments, speaks on the most common types of air compressors used in the construction industry.

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.

CASE’s skill development initiative recognised

Received Silver Award at the CSR Times Awards

CASE’s skill development initiative recognised

Received Silver Award at the CSR Times Awards

Fuelling Innovation

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

New shuttle functions for product transport system

New additions to the company’s ACOPOStrak and ACOPOS 6D portfolio create possibilities in new areas of application.

Contamination-free lubricants!

Managing and control of contamination in various stages of plant lubrication helps in extending the life of lubricants and equipment.

Perkins 4000 Series fuels India's power growth

A record number of engines were sold in India in FY2022-23.

ELGi partners with Digi-Bridge to promote STEAM education

ELGi plans to further expand its collaboration with Digi-Bridge

CNH pledges to empower Indian young people

CNH Industrial, a global leader in agricultural and construction equipment, reaffirms its commitment to prioritise skill development and education as key drivers for sustainable growth on Youth Skills Day (July 15th).

Liebherr Mining launches fuel-efficient R 9300 Generation 8 Excavator

The latest addition to Liebherr Mining's range the R 9300 Generation 8 excavator is now available for purchase internationally.

Komatsu’s Electric 20-Metric-Tonne Excavator

Electrification of construction equipment is nothing new to the industry at this point.

Two steps ahead: The Vögele Dash 5 road pavers

The future in road building is here with Vögele’s latest-generation SUPER 1900-5(i) and SUPER 2100-5(i) road pavers.

Cummins India launches CPCBIV+ compliant power solutions

Cummins India, one of the leading technology providers of power solutions, announced the launch of its CPCBIV+ emission standard-compliant range of genset engines.

ELGi air compressors meet the industry benchmark for noise levels

Ramesh Kumar G, Vice President – Portables, ELGi Equipments, speaks on the most common types of air compressors used in the construction industry.

CNH pledges to empower Indian young people

The company has introduced comprehensive training programmes

CMA appoints new president and vice president

Parth Jindal, Managing Director of JSW Cement appointed as Vice President

Liebherr Mining launches fuel-efficient R 9300 Generation 8 Excavator

Customers got first glimpse the machine at Bauma 2022 in Munich

John Deere Adds 85 P-Tier & 510 P-Tier Excavators to Lineup

John Deere Adds 85 P-Tier and 510 P-Tier Excavators to Lineup

Cummins India launches CPCBIV+ compliant power solutions

Cummins powered gensets up to 800 KWh are now compliant with the CPCBIV+ emission norms.

Embracing the Rental Revolution

Rental penetration is a bit low in the mining equipment industry, but it is increasing on YOY basis due to awareness and availability of latest mining equipment.

YOHT adds Galaxy OTR tyre SKUs

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT) has added to the total range of SKUs to its Galaxy MFS 101 SDS range

Technology penetration in mine planning is still lower in India

Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, speaks on the challenges facing in the mining equipment market in India, and the ways to address them.

Geology and Reserves of Indian Coal

India ranks second amongst the coal producing countries of the world in terms of annual coal production. However, in respect of coal resources, it is endowed with less than 1 per cent of world coal resources.

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