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The Mining Boom

India's increasing coal projects drive a surge in mining equipment demand!

Navigating the Depths

How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.

We have fire-resistant hydraulic fluids for the mining segment

Tridib Majumder, Managing Director, Quaker Houghton India, speaks on the growth of the mining industry in India, and key digital features and solutions offered by the company.

Mining the Future

With prospects in both surface mining and underground mining, the Indian market for mining equipment appears to have a bright future.

L&T named second strongest global engineering and construction brand

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing and Services, has been named as the ‘Second Strongest Brand’ among the top 50 Global Engineering and Construction (E&C) companies – by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy.

Powering construction sites

The article evaluates the increasing impact of alternative sources of energy on the genset space.

L&T named second strongest global engineering and construction brand

L&T achieved a significant improvement in its brand strength, with its Brand Strength Index (BSI) increasing by 7.1 points, to 83.9 out of 100, with a corresponding rating of AAA.

Govt to allow retro fitment of CNG kit to replace diesel engines in BS-VI vehicles

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has proposed to allow modification via retro fitment of CNG kit and replacement of diesel engines with CNG engines, in case of BS-VI vehicles, less than 3.5 tonne.

L&T wins mega overseas contracts

A consortium led by L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTHE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, has secured two offshore packages from a prestigious overseas client. The scope of work comprises EPC for new facilities and integration with existing installations.

Govt to allow retro fitment of CNG kit to replace diesel engines in BS-VI vehicles

As of now, retro fitment of CNG and LPG kits is permissible in motor vehicles under the BS-IV emission norms.

L&T wins mega overseas contracts

A consortium led by L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTHE) has secured two offshore packages from a prestigious overseas client.

Larsen and Toubro achieved consolidated revenues of Rs 29,335 crore

Larsen and Toubro achieved consolidated revenues of Rs 29,335 crore for the quarter

Numaligarh Refinery to use Honeywell tech to produce cleaner-burning diesel

Honeywell announced Numaligarh Refinery (NRL), a public sector undertaking under the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, will use UOP technology to produce cleaner-burning diesel fuel in compliance with India’s BS-VI emission standards and increase crude oil conversion.

Improving efficiency

Batch mix plant is the most widespread type of asphalt plant in the world, which guarantees the highest level of flexibility in production and quality of the finished product.

JLG delivers four ultra booms into Algeria

JLG Industries, Inc announced the delivery of an additional four JLG 1250AJPs to ENGPTP in Algeria earlier this month

Towards Greener Future

Asphalt is regaining traction in the Indian road construction due to its better recyclability and the freedom to use waste materials like plastics along with asphalt mix. The future looks greener for asphalt mixing plants.

Infrastructure push drives CE demand

With the government is pushing for more infrastructure development in the country, construction equipment market will see demand growth in future.

New technologies to reduce emission

Proper use of construction machinery plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas in construction industry.

Govt notifies dual-fuel usage for CE, agri machinery

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified dual-fuel usage for agricultural and construction equipment vehicles.

Govt notifies dual-fuel usage for CE, agri machinery

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified dual-fuel usage for agricultural and construction equipment vehicles.

Lifting up Expectations

Gone are the days of slowdown and stagnation for mobile cranes market. Many equipment were seen idle with projects not taking off as expected.

CE industry remains bullish on long-term prospects

In today's scenario of globalisation, it is important that the buyers put weightage on value for their money and hence prefer quality equipment with advanced technology and customisation.

L&T wins Rs 1,267 crore contract from ONGC

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen and Toubro (L&T), has bagged an offshore contract from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). The Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) contract for balance of work for pipeline replacement project-4 is valued at Rs 1,276 crore.

Mining Equipment Trends

The mining equipment industry (MEI) is heavily dependent on equipment demand from coal and iron ore mining, both being highly equipment intensive, with over 30 per cent.

Connected Plant solutions

Honeywell Connected Plant solutions enable manufacturers and process industries leverage data and insights to improve the efficiency and profitability of their operations.

Excavators Excel

Driven by the infrastructure development activities in the country, hydraulic excavators recorded a sharp growth in 2016 compared to the previous year. The positive trend is continuing this year also with a 26 per cent growth in the first four months.

Honeywell Connected Plant solutions introduced at first India Technology Summit

At the first India Technology Summit (ITS), Honeywell has introduced its suite of solutions under the Honeywell Connected Plant (HCP) to promote digitisation in industries in support of the government?s Digital India effort. HCP?s transformative solutions enable manufacturers and process industries leverage data and insights to improve the efficiency and profitability of their operations.

Optimal Solutions

GS Caltex began base oil production in November 2007 with 16,000 BPSD capacity, but almost doubled its capacity by 2014. By using the latest cutting-edge hydro-cracking technology, the company produces high quality environment-friendly base oil, which satisfies challenging specifications of lubricant manufacturers.

Diesel Emissions Technology

Diesel emissions technology is a bridge for sustainable industrial development and environment protection. PS Suri shares more on the emerging trends in diesel emissions technology in India.

We emphasise on continuous product development

CASE India has maintained a leadership position in the Indian subcontinent riding on extraordinary customer connect and support. With the existing products like skid steer loaders, motor grader, compactor, loader backhoes etc, CASE India develops products to suit the evolving requirements of the Indian customers.

GE, L&T to jointly manufacture subsea equipment

GE and Larsen & Toubro have signed an agreement to partner in manufacturing subsea equipment for deep water projects in the Krishna-Godavari basin on the East coast of India.

GE, L&T to jointly manufacture subsea equipment

GE and Larsen & Toubro have signed an agreement to partner in manufacturing subsea equipment for deep water projects in the Krishna-Godavari basin on the East coast of India.

New Tampers Range from Chicago Pneumatic

Chicago Pneumatic has launched the new MS 595 and MS 695 tampers range to address productivity and manoeuverability challenges in compaction tasks. The new range, its most compact and lightweight range of tampers in its 100 year

On diverse roles

Nitin Prasad is the Country Head for the Shell Lubricants business responsible for managing all its business activities in India. In a career spanning over 15 years, Prasad has held diverse roles within Shell across strategy and portfolio, project management, sales, marketing

Essar Projects bags contract from Saudi Aramco

The Hydrocarbon SBU of Essar Projects has secured its maiden contract from Saudi Aramco, the national petroleum and natural gas company of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

CASE is working on introducing products from its portfolio into the Indian market.

In order to cater to the North-East market, CASEis making continuous efforts in order to consolidate its leadership position and further strengthen its market share through the introduction of new technology and advanced products that enhance the business value of its offering to its customers, says Abhijit Gupta, Managing Director, Case New Holland Construction Equipment (I). Excerpts of the interview.

Power, performance and protection

Engine welfare and effective maintenance programmes play a key role, which ultimately has a direct effect on business profitability. In off-highway applications, the importance of selecting the correct engine oil is absolutely vital, as it not only has a significant impact on engine life

Ministry for allotting abandoned CBM blocks

Union coal ministry is of the view that the relinquished coal bed methane (CBM) blocks in the country need to be allotted to coal miners as these assets hold substantial reserve of coal. Owing to inadequate gas reserves, several CBM blocks have been relinquished. But these have potential coal reserves, which can be mined and used for electricity generation, the coal ministry

We strive for low emission levels and optimum fuel consumptio.....

We organise customers' meets and operators' meets regu?larly, to update them on the technological improvements in the ma?chines and educate them on the environmental protection requirements.

SKF machine monitoring device

SKF has launched the machine condition indicator, a low-cost vibration and temperature monitoring device designed for rotating machinery with constant operating conditions. It provides the ability to track basic machine health on assets that are not currently being monitored on a regular basis.

Engines of growth

Studies show that at present as per 2010 figures, diesel engines in India emit a total of 357,959 tonne of pollution. If we were to use diesel engines with lower emissions, then this figure would be reduced to 116,325 tonne. Couple this with the fact that there are over 400,000 diesel powered vehicles being produced every year and 250,000 diesel powered gensets

Evonik Oil Additives

The Evonik group worldwide has taken an important stand to provide resource efficiency in many of its leading technologies and products.

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