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Harsh Vardhan Jain, Chief Executive Officer, Vinni Chemicals

Caterpillar: In step with India’s progress since 1930

Caterpillar has actively participated in diverse infrastructure and construction projects in India, bolstering the country’s development in infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors.

Chandigarh Tricity's comprehensive mobility plan seeks UMTA approval

After the refusal of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to approve the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) for Chandigarh and Tricity citing that it was not within their domain the UT administration has taken the initiative to seek approval for the CMP during the upcoming meeting of the Unified Metro Transportation Authority (UMTA).

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.

More greenfield highways to be built as part of NH development

The government’s National Highway Development Program will now focus on building more greenfield highways rather than expanding the existing network, signalling a significant shift in focus.

Himachal Pradesh uses Rs 51.34 cr to construct 3,419 homes for poor

Himachal Pradesh invests Rs 51.34 crore to create 3,419 pucca houses for the poor

ABB softstarters help Shimla to get access to uninterrupted water supply

The town of Shimla in the Indian Himalayas is one of the country’s busiest tourist destinations. It receives 3.6 million visitors a year, significantly augmenting the local population of three million. Known as the Queen of Hills, Shimla has experienced an acute water crisis as its popularity increased.

ABB softstarters help Shimla to get access to uninterrupted water supply

Shimla has cut pipeline damage 50% using ABB Softstarters to help lift water thousands of feet from a dam to quench the thirst of millions.

CE industry to de-grow in 2020

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the overall sales of construction equipment in the country in CY2020 are expected to diminish by 15-20 per cent.

CE industry to de-grow in 2020

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the overall sales of construction equipment in the country in CY2020 are expected to diminish by 15-20 per cent.

CE industry to de-grow by 15-20 per cent in CY2020

The Indian construction industry is facing numerous headwinds as a result of the economic slowdown and other factors impacting the construction activity.

CE industry to de-grow by 15-20 per cent in CY2020

The Indian construction industry is facing numerous headwinds as a result of the economic slowdown and other factors impacting the construction activity.

Concrete Solution for a Challenging Project

As many as 60 concrete equipment are at work at the 180-MW run-of-the-river power project Bajoli Holi HEPP in the hilly terrain of Himachal Pradesh.

Riding on infra push

Pick-up in infrastructure spending and construction activities is expected to drive the demand for tipper trucks in the coming years.

JCB India opens dealership facility in Mohali

JCB India Ltd along with its dealer Krishna Automobiles inaugurated a new dealer facility in Mohali. Spread over 24,560 sq ft, this is the largest construction equipment facility by Krishna Automobiles and will also be their new Head Office.

MARINI ? A TRAILBLAZER IN ASPHALT MIXING INDUSTRY

Marini launched its smart range of MACs earlier this year. Now being manufactured at its modern manufacturing facility in India, these plants are all set to create historic

KMC bags NHAI contract

NHAI has awarded contract worth Rs 1,274 crore to KMC Constructions Ltd for development of National Highway section in Himachal Pradesh.

KMC Constructions bags NHAI contract

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded contract worth Rs 1,274 crore to KMC Constructions Ltd for development of National Highway section in Himachal Pradesh. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the development of the crucial 26-km long Nerchowk-Pandoh including Pandoh bypass section of the NH-21 will improve the connectivity for travellers from Chandigarh to the valleys of Kullu and Manali.

Touching The Next Level

The demand for concrete equipment and ready mix concrete (RMC) is charting an upward trend on the back of momentum in infrastructure development and to a lesser extent, real estate.

Long Distance Concrete Pumping

HCC is executing Sainj Hydroelectric Project which is a run of the river development on river Sainj - a tributary of River Beas in Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh

Elofic Enters Industrial Filter Segment

Elofic Industries has a vast presence in India with 15 marketing offices, along with about 1,000 distributors and 30,000 retailers spread throughout the country.

Positive on Indian Market

Since 2007, Herrenknecht has been represented in India with its wholly owned subsidiary Herrenknecht India in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. There are about 90 employees to support projects and customers quickly and competently.

Selection criteria for batching plants depend on the application

Portability of batching plant is a significant criterion for road and canal projects, says BV Raisinghani, President (Purchase), Jaiprakash Associates. Excerpts from the interview

DICV signs MoU with HP Gramin Bank

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank to provide commercial vehicle financing packages to BharatBenz customers across Himachal Pradesh.

The Road Ahead

The need for better infrastructure is pressing with India?s rapid urbanisation and burgeoning middle class. Some 590 million people will live in cities by 2030, and could account for 70 per cent of Indian GDP, according to a McKinsey report.

Pioneer in Quality Movement

Elofic Industries is one of the most reputed and renowned automotive filter manufacturing companies in the country. Established in 1951, the company has five modern filter manufacturing facilities, three at Faridabad in Haryana, fourth at Hosur in Tamil Nadu and the fifth at Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh.

The Road Ahead

The need for better infrastructure is pressing with India?s rapid urbanisation and burgeoning middle class. Some 590 million people will live in cities by 2030, and could account for 70 per cent of Indian GDP, according to a McKinsey report.

Playing Vital Role in Rocky Terrain

Ravi Kumar S/O Deshraj, a state contractor in the hamlet town of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, has increased their productivity by approximately 20-25 per cent by choosing a reliable and efficient light RX8 breaker from Chicago Pneumatic.

RX8 breaker at HP project

A rig-mounted hydraulic breaker from Chicago Pneumatic is playing a vital role in an ambitious trenching project to lay telecoms cables in Himachal Pradesh.

Terex appoints new dealers

Terex recently added a new dealer point in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Two young entrepreneurs with extensive service experience in construction equipment engines, Sanjeev Jaiswal and Harbhajan Atwal

Market trends and Future Growth

The demand for compaction equipment from the road sector has remained almost stagnant for the past three years owing to the slowdown in construction activities. Road building projects are currently facing major challenges from delays in awarding projects and policy decisions

Terex Appoints New Dealers

Terex recently added a new dealer point in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Two young entrepreneurs with extensive service experience in construction equipment engines, Sanjeev Jaiswal and Harbhajan Atwal have taken up the mantle to serve Terex customers in Himachal Pradesh

Volvo CE appoints new dealer in north India

Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has announced the launch of its new dealership in North India, Pal Infrastructure Solutions. The company will be operating through its offices and warehouses in Zirakpur, Jammu and Mandi to support customers in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Pal Infrastructure Solutions will be offering the entire range of Volvo CE products and aftermarket support to customers in these regions.

Bridgework in Jammu

Two Potain MCi 85 A tower cranes are at work on the $32- million Basholi Bridge, a three- year construction project in Jammu. The 5 t capacity cranes are working 12 hours a day, performing general lifting duties and pouring concrete.

Potain cranes are building a $32-million bridge in India.

Two Potain MCi 85 A tower cranes are at work on the $32- million Basholi Bridge, a three- year construction project in Jammu. The 5 t capacity cranes are working 12 hours a day, performing general lifting duties and pouring concrete. The two MCi 85 As are owned by SP Singla Constructions, the main contractor on the project

Minister takes rails, road to interact with commuters

Oscar Fernandes has become the Union Highways Minister at a time when the Government is less than a year away from going to the polls and highway projects are more in news due to the disputes surrounding them.But, in the first three weeks after having taken charge, Fernandes has hit the road in a manner that few of his predecessors have. While there may be no data to support this, many in the Ministry admit he has surely clocked more kilometres on the road than his predecessors, going by the f

BRO strives to rebuild roads in flood-hit U'khand, Himachal

In Uttarakhand, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is striving to rebuild the roads in flood affected areas. BRO is continuing with its efforts of opening the road network in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. BRO has pressed in to service about 130 excavators and bulldozers. Despite bad weather BRO has kept open both the main axis i.e. Rishikesh to Uttarkashi and Rishikesh - Joshimath ? Govindghat in Uttarakhand.

Minister clarifies on green clearance for road projects

Environmental clearances for 25 highway projects which involved diversion of forest land were pending for want of Stage?I Forest Clearance. This was stated by Jayanthi Natarajan, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment and Forests, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabh

BC Trench Cutter Technology

BC trench cutter technology is the most advanced technology for cut-off walls in hydroelectric power schemes.

Anand Group sets up second plant

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Prof Prem Kumar Dhumal, inaugurated the second plant of Mahle Filter Systems (India), a leading manufacturer and exporter of automotive filters in India.

Redefining Concrete Pumping

Aimed at the high-rise construction market in India, Schwing Stetter has launched SP 2880 and SP 8800 that can pump concrete vertically up to a height of 250 m and 500 m, respectively.

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