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Making Roads Smarter
India’s asphalt plant industry is undergoing a smart transformation, powered by innovation, sustainability, and localisation—redefining how roads are built with greener tech, digital control, and local manufacturing muscle
Embracing Digital Transformation
India’s SME manufacturing sector is at a crossroads, poised to embrace digital transformation, sustainable practices, and innovation. However, challenges like legacy systems and skilled labour shortages remain as barriers to growth.
bauma 2025 exceeds expectations
Strong signals from the market: the construction machinery industry is extremely satisfied with the course of bauma 2025 – contrary to all fears, there was no reluctance to invest
bauma 2025 Sets the Pace
With around 6,00,000 visitors from more than 200 countries and 3,601 exhibitors from 57 nations, bauma 2025 proved to be a stable foundation and forward-looking platform in turbulent times.
bauma 2025 Tops Expectations, Sparks Optimism in Construction Sector
VDMA Mining & Minerals showcased live interoperability demonstrations.
SCHWING Stetter, MAX-truder Tie-up to Deliver Precast Concrete Solutions
The companies aim to create positive economic value and pave the way for modular construction in India.
Propel continues to invest in innovation
V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.
The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy
Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.
Embracing Digital Transformation
India’s SME manufacturing sector is at a crossroads, poised to embrace digital transformation, sustainable practices, and innovation. However, challenges like legacy systems and skilled labour shortages remain as barriers to growth.
Propel continues to invest in innovation
V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.
From Sustainability to Smart Tech
bauma 2025 will have a heavy emphasis on sustainability and digitalisation, which are becoming major priorities for mining, construction and other related industries.
The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy
Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.
XCMG to Launch New Energy Series at bauma 2025
Lineup of over 40 construction equipment products
UAE’s Plant & Equipment to Exhibit at bauma 2025 in Munich
It remains a globally recognised marketplace and resource for heavy machinery
SANY Makes World Debut of ST230V Skid Steer Loader
ST230V ensures performance and productivity in tight spaces
Skill development programmes will boost adoption and confidence
Rajesh Nath, Managing Director of VDMA India, speaks about additive manufacturing and AI, and how they will impact India’s ambitions to boost manufacturing
Bridging Borders
The optimism expressed by the panellists suggests that Indo-German collaboration is not only beneficial for both countries but also sets a powerful example for global partnerships.
The Future of Mobility, United
The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, scheduled from January 17-22, brought the entire value chain of the mobility ecosystem.
Safety is an integral part of our product design
Narasimha Jayakumar, CEO, Greaves Retail
Schwing Stetter Exhibits Eco-friendly CE at Bharat Mobility
Schwing Stetter marked a significant milestone in contributing to the Nation’s 2070 net-zero goal
TSF Group Highlights Make in India Focus at Bharat Mobility
TSF Group showcased its strength in domestically developed automotive technology
Powering Progress
Gensets are vital power sources, offering reliable electricity for backup, off-grid, and industrial applications.
We’re also introducing an electric concrete pump
VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India
Overcoming Perceptions and Scaling Up
The drive for modernisation, infrastructure development and smart cities is fuelling the demand, making India a key player in the future of the construction equipment sector.
LAPP India appoints Sumit Mitra as MD to spearhead growth
LAPP India, a leading provider of cable and connectivity solutions, has appointed Sumit Mitra as Managing Director, effective November 1, 2024.
“Financial management a challenge in rental industry.”
Siddharth Sharma, Director, Premier Heavy Lift, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market in India.
Powering Progress
Gensets are vital power sources, offering reliable electricity for backup, off-grid, and industrial applications.
Shaping the Future of Sustainable Mining
IMME 2024, held in Kolkata, showcased cutting-edge mining technologies and fostered global collaboration, highlighting sustainability, innovation, and India’s growing role as a key player in the global mining industry.
LAPP India appoints Sumit Mitra as MD to spearhead growth and innovation
Based in Bengaluru, Sumit will report to CEO of LAPP Asia Pacific.
Unearthing Potential
Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.
RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI
RAHSTA to submit policy recommendations to NHAI for improving highways.
Mining Revolution
The Indian mining industry has shifted from manual to mechanised operations, embracing varying levels of technology and automation
Financial management a challenge in rental industry
Premier Heavy Lift (PHL) stands as a leading force in the heavy lifts and transportation sector, marked by excellence in quality, safety, and innovative practices under the leadership of Anil Chaudhary, Som Dutt Sharma and Capt Sandeep Anand. Since its inception with merely two cranes, PHL has evolved dramatically, boasting a fleet of over 360 equipment units valued at more than Rs 900 crore. Siddharth Sharma, Director, Premier Heavy Lift, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market in India.
Manufacturers are rapidly embracing Industry 4.0 principles
Pepperl+Fuchs is a pioneer of industrial sensors for factory automation and an expert for explosion protection in process automation. In this interview, Aman Monga, General Manager – Sales, Pepperl+Fuchs Factory Automation, delves into challenges faced by industries and how Pepperl+Fuchs is helping them navigate through these hurdles to improve their efficiency and productivity
Transforming Logistics
The India material handling equipment market is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach substantial market size by 2027.
Wittrock and Ulferts secure Liebherr mobile construction crane order
The companies are investing in 12 new cranes to upgrade and expand their fleet.
Liebherr at IFAT 2024 in Munich
Liebherr will be present at IFAT 2024, the world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, which will take place in Munich from 13 to 17 May 2024, with a stand measuring around 280 m². In Hall C5, Stand 151/250, Liebherr will be exhibiting machines specially designed for use in waste management and recycling.
Liebherr cranes working on final phase of Sagrada Família project
The Temple of the Sagrada Família will represent the future of modern Catalonia,” this is how the architect Antonio Gaudí described his masterpiece, which began construction in 1882 in Barcelona.
Komatsu completes acquisition of GHH
GHH company and employees are now part of Komatsu’s underground mining business
Liebherr cranes working on final phase of Sagrada Família project
The 710 HC-L 32-64 Litronic and 125 HC-L luffing jib cranes are ideal for this challenging project
Liebherr at IFAT 2024 in Munich
Liebherr was present at IFAT 2024, the world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, which took place in Munich from 13 to 17 May 2024, with a stand measuring around 280 m². In Hall C5, Stand 151/250, Liebherr exhibited machines specially designed for use in waste management and recycling.
Mini Equipment Market Booms
Mini construction equipment provides the versatility and efficiency needed for modern construction projects, especially in urban areas and confined spaces.
Liebherr at IFAT 2024 in Munich
Liebherr presents two wheel loaders: L 507 E and L 556 XPower®
Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain
Liebherr’s revenue once again increased significantly compared with the previous year.
Anti-dumping duty on rock breakers from China, Korea
The Commerce Ministry’s arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of hydraulic rock breakers from China and Korea for five years to protect the domestic industry from cheap inbound shipments.
GHH exhibits MK-A20 dump truck for the first time in Türkiye
To exhibit at Maden Türkiye 2024 trade fair from 2 to 5 May in Tüyap.
Zoomlion shines at INTERMAT 2024
The display featured 30 cutting-edge products across seven major categories
JCB returns to US paving with 2 tandem-drum compactors
JCB has announced its return to the North American paving market by introducing two new tandem-drum compactors.
Wolffkran enters into joint venture in Saudi Arabia
At the beginning of February, Wolffkran entered into a joint venture with the Zamil Group, one of the largest investment holding companies in the Kingdom, in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh.
Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain
The company finished the 2023 business year with a record revenue of Euro 14,042 mn.
Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain
Two Liebherr 420 EC-H 16 Litronic cranes are secured to the bridge's pylons
A Leap Towards Cleaner Future
Hengst Filtration has unveiled cutting-edge filtration plant in Bengaluru, pioneering sustainable development in India.
Hengst Filtration Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Bengaluru
Hengst Filtration Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Bengaluru
We utilise telematics to monitor machine health
Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, ARX Mining & Construction Equipment
LAPP India launches first state-of-the-art compounding plant in Bhopal
LAPP India aims to be a 300-million-euro company by 2027
IndianOil Skytanking boosts airport fleet safety with Netradyne
Netradyne will provide its flagship platform, Driver•i
Machine Possible
Excon 2023 reflected India’s aspiration to be a global CE leader
Breaking New Ground
Excon showcased the latest in construction technology, reflecting India’s commitment to revolutionising the industry and establishing itself as a global leader in machinery innovation.
We are proactively focusing on energy efficiency and digitalisation
Dhanraj Kalbhor, Managing Director, NORD Drivesystems
R&D is crucial for staying ahead of market trends
Gajanan V Gandhe, Country Lead and Vice President, Dana India Sandeep Khullar, Executive Director, Off Highway & Commercial Vehicle, Dana India
About 5% of our yearly expenditure is dedicated to R&D globally
Andrea Pernici, General Sales Manager, Filtrec Manikandan M, Country Head - Sales, Filtrec Bharat Manufacturing
We plan to add more products to our mining portfolio
Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, ARX Mining & Construction Equipment
We're deeply committed to ESG initiatives
Anand Sundaresan, Managing Director, Ammann India
Ammann Group to Acquire Volvo CE's ABG Paver Business in Strategic Agreement
The transaction is expected to be finalised in the first half of 2024
ZF Group Positions Itself for Growth in India's Construction Industry
ZF Group is optimistic about India's construction sector evolution
Ferronordic acquires Volvo CE's largest US dealer
Ferronordic, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer with 28 locations in Germany and Kazakhstan, is expanding into the U.S. market with its purchase of Rudd Equipment Company.
DPIIT, Ministries & FIRST Construction Council to discuss sustainability with cement industry captains at Cement EXPO 2023 on Dec 14-15
Join DPIIT, Ministries & industry leaders at Cement EXPO 2023 on Dec 14-15 for sustainability talks
Driving A Technological Revolution
With over 1,200 exhibitors, Excon will highlight leading construction equipment manufacturers
Navigating the Road Ahead
The market for sensor pavers is expected to grow at 7-8 per cent CAGR over five years.
Avoid Tunnel Vision Syndrome
The Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse signals the risk to our Rs 100 trillion infrastructure investment says PRATAP PADODE
Driving Technological Revolution
With more than 1,200 exhibitors from India and abroad, Excon will highlight leading construction equipment manufacturers as they showcase the adaptability of their machinery and the advancement of construction technologies.
CII targets over 15% YoY growth in next 5 years
The event witnessed the participation of leading names from the industry, government, and stakeholders from the infrastructure and construction equipment sector.
World Cement Association Founder Director to be star speaker at Indian Cement Review Conference 2023 at 14th Cement EXPO, Delhi
Founder Director, World Cement Association, at Indian Cement Review 2023.
No Bumps in the Road
India has been investing significantly in infrastructure development, including the construction of roads, highways, and expressways. This investment has driven the demand for road construction equipment.
South Asia’s Largest Construction Equipment Exhibition in Bengaluru
EXCON 2023, is gearing up for a showcase of cutting-edge technology
ELGi introduces Air~Alert in India
Elgi Equipments, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, announced the introduction of Air~Alert, an IoT-based air compressor monitoring system, for the Indian market.
We were the pioneers to introduce hydraulic presses in India
Soham Panchal, Director, OPEX, Neptune India, speaks on the various products and solutions offered by the company.
Revolutionising construction
The booming construction sector is fueling a growing demand for air compressors.
ELGi introduces Air~Alert in India
Air~Alert is an IoT-based air compressor monitoring system
ELGi introduces Air~Alert in India
Air~Alert is an IoT-based air compressor monitoring system
Ador Welding’s electric welder at Schweissen & Schneiden
The exhivition will take place from Sep 11-15 in Germany
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.
The New Concrete Frontier
Contractors must adopt advanced, efficient concrete equipment to meet growing project sizes, tight deadlines, and high-strength concrete demands.
Our company is focused on digital transformation
Ammann ELBA batching plants are designed taking into consideration the minutest details,†says Anand Sundaresan, Managing Director, Ammann India, while speaking on the safety features incorporated in their range of concrete equipment.
Rajaram K joins JCB India as Senior Vice President
Rajaram K, the former president and chief business officer who was steering the sales and marketing function at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, has resigned from the company.
The Mining Boom
India's increasing coal projects drive a surge in mining equipment demand!
ELGI Sauer opens new factory in Coimbatore
The new 50,000-sq.ft. facility will begin manufacturing high-pressure compressors, pressure-reducing stations and portable breathing air compressors for the industrial, commercial shipping, naval and offshore markets in India.
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.
Schwing Stetter honoured by Leadership Management International
Schwing Stetter India, one of the country’s leading construction and concreting equipment manufacturer, was recently honoured as the “World Client of the Year†at a conference held by Leadership Management® International (LMI), a world leader in organisational and leadership development.
ELGi Sauer opens new manufacturing plant in Coimbatore
ELGI Sauer Compressors, the joint venture between Elgi Equipments and the German-based Sauer Compressors Group, expanded operations by opening a new manufacturing facility in Kallappalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
The market for hoists has increased by 25 to 30% this year
PV Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest Engineering Equipment, speaks on the segments that are driving the demand for MHEs in India.
BKM builds faster with a Liebherr LTR 1220
BKM’s new Liebherr LTR 1220 increases the speed of prefab assembly.
Chip component plant to get $300 mn expansion in Pennsylvania
The electronics subsidiary of German multinational healthcare company Merck KGaA said it will spend $300 million to expand its specialty gas production facility in eastern Pennsylvania in a step that state officials hope will help boost the area's appeal to the fast-growing semiconductor industry.
Schwing Stetter honoured by Leadership Management International
The company has been honoured with "World Client of the Year"
Navigating the Depths
How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.
We are hopeful to maintain a steady growth of around 15 to 20%
Subrata Mitra, Group President, Vishwa Group of Companies
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.
Liebherr flat-top crane at work on Mont Blanc
The crane needs to be compatible with the helicopter's load capacity
“We are coming up with new joint ventures & tie-ups.â€
Niraj Shah, Managing Director, Kaushik Engineering Works, speaks on the various challenges faced in the construction equipment sector.
Sprintex secures first production order for fuel cell compressors
Air compressor manufacturer Sprintex has announced its first production order from UK technology company Aeristech for the manufacture of high-speed electric compressors to suit hydrogen fuel cell applications.
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