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A STAR-STUDDED EVENT

48 companies such as Larsen and Toubro (L&T), NCC, PNC Infratech, J Kumar Infraprojects, Tata Projects, HG Infra Engineering, PSP Projects, APCO Infratech and SOBHA, among others, bagged awards in different categories

Sany unveils SSR80 Road & Parking Soil Compactor

The roller is equipped with a 72-net-horsepower Yanmar engine.

FIRST Construction Council explains how to unlock value through ESG

With the rise in demand for sustainability, many companies are taking steps to become ESG (environmental, social, and governance) compliant. To delve deeper into the topic, FIRST Construction Council recently hosted a virtual discussion forum on the theme of “How construction companies can unlock value through ESG”.

VECV, IIT Indore ink MoU for tech development and upskilling

The tie-up will cover joint research, exchange of tech information

Aashish Bhatia joins Schaeffler as President for Automotive Technologies

Schaeffler India, a leading industrial and automotive supplier, announced Aashish Bhatia’s appointment today as President of Automotive Technologies (Automotive OE business).

DMIC logistics hub construction set to start this year

To oversee the project DMIC-IITGNL (Integrated Industrial Township Greater Noida) a joint venture between DMIC and the Greater Noida Authority is seeking to hire a project consultant for the MMLH.

Chilla Elevated Road gets budget approval for Rs 8.01 bn

The Chilla Elevated Road which has been postponed since 2021 owing to a shortage of funding is finally going to move forward after the allotment of the budget of Rs 8.01 billion.

Kyndryl, IIT Tirupati tie-up to advance AI-enabled 3D printing

They will focus on developing cost-effective 3D prototypes for manufacturing

We want to be India’s biggest marketplace for machinery and cars

Sameer Malhotra, CEO, and Sanjay Khanna, Business Head, Shriram Automall, speak on the market for construction equipment in India.

Railways approves Rs 8.34 cr Hyperloop Tech project with IIT Madras

Minister of Railways Communications Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw sanctioned an Rs 8.34 crore collaborative initiative on Hyperloop Technology proposing a high-speed transportation system with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.

Amit Banerjee takes charge as CMD of BEML

Banerjee is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from IIT (BHU), Varanasi. He joined as Asst Engineer and has a vast experience of over 37 years in R&D and manufacturing functions.

Opportunities in bulk for cement

As per estimates of total projects to be sanctioned and those upcoming and under construction across sectors, the hope is to see better days ahead—quantitatively and qualitatively—for the cement industry.

BEML signs MoUs to explore & enhance the business in defence & aerosapce

BEML is a leading multi-technology ‘Schedule A’ company under the Ministry of Defence signed of MoUs with 11 entities to explore and enhance the business in Defence & Aerospace Sector in the presence of Rajnath Singh, Raksha Mantri at the Bandhan Ceremony, AERO INDIA 2021.

Mahindra Group appoints Manoj Bhat as group CFO

Mahindra Group appoints Manoj Bhat as group CFO

L&T bags NHRbeML appoints new Director (rail & Metro business)CL contract Safety norms for CEVs Safety norms for CEVs

Amit Banerjee has been appointed as Director (Rail & Metro Business) and Member on the Board of BEML.

BEML appoints Amit Banerjee as new Director (Rail & Metro Business)

Amit Banerjee has been appointed as Director (Rail & Metro Business) and Member on the Board of BEML.

Capital Goods Skill Council endorses Jindal Stainless

Jindal Stainless has received endorsement from Capital Goods Skill Council (CGSC), a Government of India initiative, for creating a vibrant eco-system for quality training and skill development.

BEML’s Industrial Design Centre inaugurated

BEML’s Industrial Design Centre (IDC) located at its Bangalore Complex was inaugurated by the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

ACE President Pradeep Sharma passes away

Pradeep Sharma, President of Action Construction Equipment (ACE), passed away on August 5, 2020.

New appointments at LiuGong India

LiuGong India has announced the appointment of A Krishnakumar as the President – India effective July 2020.

New Director (Defence Business) at BEML

AK Srivastava has assumed charge as Director (Defence Business) and nominated as member of the Board of BEML. Prior to this elevation, he was Chief General Manger, BEML Defence (Marketing).

New Director (Defence Business) at BEML

AK Srivastava has assumed charge as Director (Defence Business) of BEML.

NCL sets up SARAS to promote innovation

Coal India's flagship subsidiary Northern Coalfields (NCL) has set up the Science and Applied Research Alliance and Support (SARAS) to promote innovation, R&D and skill development along with improving the company's operational efficiency and utilise resources at optimum level.

NCL sets up SARAS to promote innovation and R&D

Coal India?s flagship subsidiary Northern Coalfields (NCL) has set up a centre named Science and Applied Research Alliance and Support (SARAS) to promote innovation, Research & Development (R&D) and skill development along with improving the company?s operational efficiency and utilise resources at optimum level.

fpsi conference on fluid power industry

The series of FPSI meetings held in Bengaluru for the fluid power fraternity comprising hydraulic, pneumatic and mechatronic industries, discussed and deliberated the key market trends and industry initiatives.

Vivek Bhatia is new MD and CEO of thyssenkrupp Industries India

thyssenkrupp announced the appointment of Vivek Bhatia as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of thyssenkrupp Industries India effective from January 1, 2019.

Simplex Infrastructures bags NBCC contract

The state-owned construction company NBCC has awarded contract worth Rs 524 croreto Simplex Infrastructures for the construction of various buildings of IIT Bhubaneswarand its extended campus. The work should be completed in 15 months.

Road construction at 23 km per day| Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Transport Nitin Gadkari said that construction of roads is progressing at the pace of 23 km per day. Speaking at Textiles India 2017, the minister said that the transport ministry is ready for innovations and use of new materials that improves quality of Indian roads and increasing its longevity but it should be affordable and practical.

Adani Group to train over 300,000 youth by 2022

Adani Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to train 300,000 youth across the country by 2022. As a part of the agreement, over 40,000 youth will be trained and assisted towards getting employment per year.

Our vision is to have about 75 plants in India in the next 4-5 years

Elematic is already a world leader in precast technology. We also have the majority share in the Indian market with 20 plants supplied and installed all over India.

A diversified professional

An M Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Chennai, Rajesh C Mangal started his career in R&D and after a brief stint in the design function, moved over to sales and marketing. He has worked in sales, marketing, product management and profit centre management at various levels.

New responsibilities

SANY, one of the largest global manufacturing companies of construction equipment, announced the appointment of Mahesh Tripathi as the Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Operations in India.

SANY appoints new VP - Supply Chain Management and Operations

SANY, a leading global equipment manufacturing company, announced the appointment of Mahesh Tripathi as the Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Operations in India. He will be responsible for developing and executing strategies for effective management of SANY India?s supply chain and operations.

Innovations by L&T

Since its entry into the construction and mining equipment industry in India, Larsen & Toubro has made rapid strides to become one of the leading companies in the industry with its products and innovations. Arvind Garg elaborates.

Asphalt Recycling

Millions of tonnes of asphalt have being wasted in the country, when these could be properly treated and recycled for rehabilitation of road projects and new pavements.

We are working closely with institutions

For milling and recycling, we have a wider range of equipment. Wirtgen has been pioneer in this field, not only in technology but also in market share. Last year, we have introduced new sets of cold recyclers which are already operating in India.

The strategic leader

Sanjeev Ranjan is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of International Copper Association India (ICAI) since April 2011. He is also fulfilling the role of Sub-Regional Director of West Asia. ICAI is part of the worldwide network of copper promotion centres of the International Copper Association (ICA).

Shell technology lecture in Chennai

Shell brought together automotive industry experts at the third edition of the Shell Lubricants Technology Lecture in India at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai. Speakers emphasised cross-industry co-engineering as the fastest route to optimising fuel efficiency in lubricants for vehicles. The event was attended by leading automotive and engineering experts in India as well as IIT Madras faculty and students.

We have to prepare for the future.

We have a Special Interest Group (SIG) in construction and heavy engineering and one of the group?s focus is on talent development, says Samir Yajnik, President - Sales and COO, Asia Pacific, Tata Technologies. Excerpts from the interview.

Transforming the use of technology

Alagu Balaraman is a Partner in CGN & Associates and the Managing Director - India Operations. CGN is a global business performance consulting firm that specialises in end-to-end supply chain redesign and implementation.

New Responsibilities

Abhijit Gupta has been appointed as CASE Construction Equipment-'s Head of Indian operations. In his new role, Gupta leads the entire industrial and commercial organisation of CASE in India. He brings over 25 years of experience in supplier relations, new product component development,

Lack of clarity on the use of RAP is a challenge

?Wirtgen offers the broadest range of milling machines in the world and we have over a 70 per cent market share world???wide, says P Ramesh, Managing Director and CEO, Wirtgen India. Excerpts from the interview.

Building the brand

Arnab Banerjee is the Executive Director, Operations, CEAT, one of India?s premier tyre manufacturers. Banerjee comes with rich experience and knowledge of FMCG and the paints sector.

Our vision is to provide a high-quality package for road construction

It is not just about a machine, more importantly, it?s about optimal use of scant resources and how recycling can help achieve the objective of deve?lopment with more economical and environment-friendly methods.

Technology and R&D form the pillars of our growth strategy

?Considering the rapid pace of growth of ?radialisation? across product categories, we are investing heavily in expanding our capacities, both at existing locations and at the new green site location near Chennai,? says AS Mehta, Marketing Director, JK Tyres.

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