CASE India rolls out 20,000th vibratory compactor in India

The facility is the sole manufacturing hub for CASE’s compactors globally in CNH.

BharatBenz inaugurates new dealership in Indore

This facility is the 17 BharatBenz sales and service location in the state

Bridgestone India appoints Hiroshi Yoshizane as MD

Bridgestone is a global leader in tyres and rubber

Bridgestone's Indore plant rolls out 100 millionth tyre

Bridgestone India, part of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, today announced a remarkable milestone as their Indore plant reaches the historic production of its 100 millionth tyre

Bridgestone's Indore plant rolls out 100 millionth tyre

Bridgestone India currently operates two state-of-the-art plants in India one at Indore and the other at Pune.

Poised for growth

As coal mining activity escalates, the need for tipper trucks will rise.

VECV, IIT Indore ink MoU for tech development and upskilling

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

Zoomlion Unveils World’s Largest Tower Crane

The crane uses mobile balancing weight technology.

Technology drives John Deere’s 25-year success in India

Over its 25 years, John Deere has shown significant commitment to investment in manufacturing and product development in India

Technology and Social impact drives John Deere’s 25-year success in India

John Deere continues to innovate, invest, and leverage manufacturing, talent, and India’s supply chain to serve farmers in India and around the world

Innovation to achieve excellence

Our success mantra has been the tenacity and hard work of our team, coupled with our focus on satisfying customers’ real needs, along with our ability to offer the right product, at the right price, with the right service support, says SORAB AGARWAL.

Adani Group to invest Rs 600 bn in Madhya Pradesh

The Adani Group will invest over Rs 600 billion in a number of sectors in Madhya Pradesh which would create thousands of jobs. This would reshape the economy of several districts in the state, said Pranav Adani, Director at Adani Enterprises at the seventh Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit.

CASE crosses production milestone of 50,000th loader backhoe in India

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, has crossed the production milestone of 50,000th Loader Backhoe, from its state-of-the-art facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.

CASE crosses production milestone of 50,000th loader backhoe in India

CASE Loader Backhoes are known for their versatility, reliability, productivity, flexibility, safety, and operator comfort.

Indore development body nods Rs 1,207 cr for town planning projects

The Board of Indore Development Authority (IDA) approved infrastructure development works of Rs 1,207.39 crore of five Town Planning Scheme (TPS) projects proposed over 1,700 acres.

CASE Construction Equipment bags MP’s Best Employer Brand 2021

The construction equipment manufacturer has garnered this recognition for the second consecutive year.

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.

Eicher observes National Road Safety month

Eicher Trucks & Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, participated actively in the National Road Safety month from 18th of January till 17th of February across the country.

Eicher observes National Road Safety month

Eicher Trucks & Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, participated actively in the National Road Safety month from 18th of January till 17th of February across the country.

Eicher observes National Road Safety month

As part of the drive, Eicher organised 400 activities across 19 states, spread in 46 cities, to raise awareness level on road safety among different stakeholders, covering 27,000+ people including students.

Amazon, Mahindra Electric tie-up to strengthen electric mobility

Amazon India announced its partnership with Mahindra Electric to further strengthen its commitment towards electric mobility in the country. In 2020, Amazon India had announced that its fleet of delivery vehicles will include 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025 in India.

Next stage of airport privatisation to begin in April

Next stage of airport privatisation to begin in April

Impressively Wide, Incredibly Accurate

The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is one of the most prestigious expressway projects in India in current time. The highway will start near Gurugram at Sohna and will end at JNPT, near Mumbai. With a total length of 1,353 km, the expressway is divided into 49 packages (31 packages in Delhi-Vadodara section, 13 packages in Vadodara-Mumbai section and five packages in Mumbai-JNPT section).

AJAX exhibits innovative solutions at EARTHCON

AJAX showcased its next-generation innovative concreting solutions as the biggest exhibitor (with a stall space of 160 sq m) at the EARTHCON 2020,

52 projects of rail connectivity to ports underway

According to reports, as many as 52 projects for rail connectivity to ports are underway with an investment of Rs 44,605 crore. These projects are being undertaken by the Indian Port Rail Corporation (IPRCL) and the Ministry of Railways.

Indian market has a great growth potential

Founded as Racine Threshing Machine Works in the mid-western US in 1842, CASE Construction Equipment today operates as a subsidiary of CNH Industrial.

AJAX unleashes latest innovations at bauma india 2018

AJAX being associated with BC since its inception in India has always used the platform wherein the customers are exposed to its wide-ranging product portfolio, technological advancements and commendable services.

VECV to set up new production facility

Commemorating the completion of 10 successful years of partnership between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) announced plans to set up a new greenfield truck manufacturing plant at Bhopal.

Batching plants for precast industry

Precast concrete is getting more traction in the current construction space. Ajax Fiori has introduced a range of batching plants that feed the requirements of precast industry. Debasis Bhattacharya elaborates.

Eicher Group opens training academy for drivers

In an effort towards conducting skill development programmes for the driver community, Eicher Group Foundation, CSR arm of Eicher Group which includes VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) inaugurated the first ever Eicher Academy for Drivers, at Indore.

CASE delivers 5,000th vibratory tandem compactor in India

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, has reached a milestone in India by delivering its 5,000th vibratory tandem compactor, manufactured locally in Pithampur.

MAN flags off pan-India drive

MAN Trucks India has undertaken a unique customer outreach, named ?The MANExpedition?. The activity comprises five haulage trucks starting from Pune,Dhanbad and Kochi, respectively that will traverse the country over 22 days.

New CLA EVO Range from MAN Trucks

MAN Trucks India rolled out the new CLA EVO range of trucks. The initial units were delivered to customers recently at the company's facility in Pithampur, Indore.

MAN Trucks India rolls out new CLA EVO vehicle

MAN Trucks India rolled out the new CLA EVO range of trucks. The initial units were delivered to customers recently at the company?s facility in Pithampur, Indore. In the process, MAN Trucks also crossed the important milestone of over 25,000 vehicles sold in India as well as in export markets. The new range was unveiled at the BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA in December 2016.

Product SHOWCASE

BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2016 was the right platform for the exhibitors to unveil their cutting-edge products, technologies and solutions. Many exhibitors launched their new technologies and products at the expo, while others showcased their industry leading solutions.

We have more than 50 per cent market share in Madhya Pradesh

We want every district of Madhya Pradesh to recognise LiuGong as the best brand within the next 65 years, says Mohit Sharma, Managing Director, C S Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, LiuGong?s authorised dealer for Madhya Pradesh.

Lubricants: Smooth Sailing Ahead

With the government moving fast to meet the latest emission norms and OEMs making further improvement in design, the lubricants industry is set to witness a major revolution in product innovation.

A Step Towards Make in India

Volvo Penta will begin production of 5 and 8-litre industrial engines in India, aimed at the Indian market, next year. A step close to its commitment towards ?Make in India?, Volvo Penta has announced its plan to produce industrial engines locally for the Indian customers.

Sany India announces five new dealers

Sany India announced the appointment of five new authorised dealers in Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu and Kashmir. With these, Sany now has 28 dealers which cater to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Central India?s 1st multimodal logistic park to start soon

Central India?s first multimodal logistics park (MMLP) would be operational from August at Tehi, near Pithampur.

Eicher exhibits at Auto Expo

Eicher Trucks & Buses showcased seven products at the Auto Expo 2016. Eicher Pro 6037 is a 37T haulage truck which comes with in-built intelligent technology like dual torque, fuel coaching, cruise control, electronic air processing unit, advanced telematics and driver information system

We have plans to start more offices in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

With the government giving more focus on smart cities, we feel the other smaller cities will also develop parallelly and there will be demand for construction equipment, says B Lakshminarayana, Managing Director, Sri Sai Infra Equipment Pvt Ltd.

A dynamic leader

Dinesh Patidar is the Chairman and Managing Director of Shakti Pumps Limited, a leading manufacturer of India?s first BEE 5-Star rated pumps. A commerce graduate from Indore, Patidar took over responsibilities of Shakti Pumps

CASE India opens 3S dealership

CASE India inaugurated its largest dealership, Balaji Tractor House at Dhar Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Navin Group is the oldest active dealership of CE industry in MP

Being involved in the business of construction equipment for the past 27 years, Navin Group still maintains a track record of excellent customer service and a healthy market share of satisfied customers

CASE India Opens 3S Dealership at Indore

CASE India inaugurated its largest dealership, Balaji Tractor House at Dhar Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The 35,000sq ft dealership is fully equipped to the high international standards of CASE dealerships with a fully integrated 3S set-up to provide customers with a one stop solution for sales, service and CASE genuine parts. The sales team operates from the facility?s 7,200 sq ft showroom.

LiuGong invests $15 million

LiuGong, the Chinese global leader in manufacturing of heavy-duty equipment, plans to invest $15 million in its Indian subsidiary in the second phase.

CRISP inks MoU with Symbiosis

Centre for Research and Industrial Staff Performance (CRISP) Bhopal and Symbiosis University Pune has joined hands for offering academic, professional and skill development programme and consultancy.

Operator Cabins

Chetak Auto Engineering Products Co (CAPCO) is a manufacturer of operator cabin of excavators, cranes, agricultural machines, stacker reclaimer etc

Operator cabins

Chetak Auto Engineering Products Co (CAPCO) is a manufacturer of operator cabin of excavators, cranes, agricultural machines, stacker reclaimer etc, sheet metal fabricated components for engineering equipment and vehicles.

Wheelabrator symposium on shot blasting solution

Wheelabrator organised a symposium on 'Advancements in Shot Blast and Shot Peening Solutions', in Indore on 7 June 2014 for process industries focusing on construction, foundries, automotive etc.

LiuGong invests $15 million in India

LiuGong plans to invest $15 million in Indian subsidiary in the second phase. "Now, India has a new government in place and everybody is expecting favourable business environment.

LiuGong Invests US$15m in India

LiuGong, Chinese global leader in manufacturing of heavy duty equipment, announced its plans for investing further US$ 15 million in Indian subsidiary in the 2nd phase. Now, India has a new government in place and everybody is expecting favourable business environment. That?s why we decided to invest in the Indian market.

Advantage Radials

Radial-ply tyres offer a distinct advantage over bias-ply tyres. They may cost more, but they offer better productivity, higher cost savings, and comfort, writes Bhushan Mhapralkar. Earthmoving and construction equipment operate in a different environment from that of an automobile.

VECV launches new generation trucks in Indore

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) has launched the Eicher Pro1000 and Eicher Pro 3000 series of light and medium duty trucks in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The new trucks will meet the needs of the emerging mid-premium market segment, which demands vehicles of higher power and durability, greater comfort and value-added enhanced features at economical cost. In addition, it will continue to address the mass-market segment, which demands trucks with value features at low cost of ownership.

We focus on spare parts and service of equipment.

Today, the customer is looking at the dealer whether he has the technical capability to support the machine. Jasmeet Bhasin, Proprietor, Kesar Earth Solutions, speaking with Sudheer Vathiyath, says that commitment of the dealer is necessary for the success of business. Excerpts of the interview.

Leveraging core strengths

Ankit Patidar is the Vice President-Marketing of Shakti Pumps, the manufacturer of India?s first BEE 5-star rated pumps. The company is renowned for manufacturing diverse models of stainless steel submersible pumps and motors, and other application pumps for a wide range of applications in domestic, agriculture and industrial sectors.

Our efforts have always been to make the most fuel-efficient machines.

The LiuGong excavator provides the highest productivity in its class, with its effortless hydraulic controls and spacious cabin. LiuGong lays lot of emphasis on operator comfort in order to increase operator efficiency. The machine operates at a higher pressure and hydraulic flow which results in better breakout force and faster cycle time, which further leads to better fuel efficiency, says Rohit Punjabi, Assistant Director (Strategy & Planning), LiuGong India. Excerpts of the interview.

LiuGong excavator production

LiuGong plans for starting the production of excavators from its Indian plant, according to Rohit Punjabi, Director, LiuGong India.?We have a world class manufacturing facility at Pithampur, Indore, with dedicated assembly lines for wheel loaders and excavators. As of now, we are importing the excavators from our headquarters in China but in the near future, we have plans for starting the production of excavators at our Indian plant according to market demand,? he said.

Liugong India launches wheel loader

The CLG836BSIII wheel loader, manufactured at Liugong's plant in Pithampur, Indore, will provide more benefits to the customer in terms of performance, reliability and convenience in serviceability.

Our core strength lies in manufacturing

We have come out with Phase I with the launch of three products. Phase II, basically excavators, will be launched looking at the market trends. Beyond that it is going to be the cranes. This is how our company is going to proceed

VECV launches pro-series

Unleashing a huge new wave in trucks, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV) has recently unveiled the Pro-Series ? 11 trucks in the 5 to 49 tonne categories.Over three million engineering hours, 77 lakh km of testing, 3,200 new parts/sub-assemblies and over 50,000 hours of engine test development

Stalled but Hopeful

In spite of the present slowdown and resultant sluggishness in the CE market, the long- term growth prospects are still intact; and experts view the huge infrastructure deficit as a major growth driver and prudent steps from the government can bring India back on the growth trajectory.

Driving growth

Pradhyumna Ingle has recently taken up his new assignment as Business Director, General Industry, for Henkel Adhesive Technologies. He joined Henkel in 2001 as Marketing Manager for Loctite Engineering Adhesives business, before relocating to Shanghai as Regional Marketing Manager for the division in 2007.

LiuGong at Excon 2013

The mega trade show, Excon 2013 is dedicated to construction equipment and construction technology sector. Excon 2013 will serve as a platform for business opportunities making it a successful rendezvous between end-users and equipment manufacturers.

On a recovery mode

The construction equipment industry is experiencing a slump due to the slowdown in the mining industry as well as delays in infrastructure projects and governmental clearances, shortage of funds, environmental concerns. EQUIPMENT INDIA interacts with some of the major players to get the pulse of the industry.

Our mission is to deliver products that are reliable and cost-effective

We will further invest in our world-class manufacturing plant at Pithampur near Indore and will also invest in up-skilling our people to ensure that we continue to maintain our leadership position in the market,

We will continue to enter the market with revolutionary, fuel-efficient products

LiuGong firmly believes in adopting a customer focused approach in business. Any product enhancement/up gradation is always based on the customer's feedback or requirement,

IDA's plea to State govt to reconsider LIG link road width

Unable to get sufficient land and remove encroachments coming in the way of proposed LIG link road, Indore Development Authority (IDA) has once again sent a request to the Madhya Pradesh government for reconsidering to keep width of road to 18 metre against 24 metre as proposed in the master plan.

LiuGong showcases six innovative machines

LiuGong presented its six innovative machines at bC India including 835BSIII and 856BSIII wheel loaders, 414BSIII motor grader, 920D excavator, 611H roller and the forklift model CPCD30.

New Skid Steer Range from Case

The newly launched compact and multi-purpose skid steer range raises the bar for premium power, increased torque and enhanced operator comfort and visibility.

LiuGong's motor graders are all set to redefine performance, fuel efficiency

LiuGong, manufacturers of cons?truction equipment, glo?bally pro?duce over 60,000 units annu?ally, having an extra manufacturing capacity in India with an annual pro?du?ction of over 3,000 units

Eicher bus body mfg plant

VE Commercial vehicles (Volvo Group and Eicher Motors JV) did the ground- breaking ceremony of the upcoming Eicher bus manufacturing plant near Indore at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.

Marching Ahead

LiuGong launches BSIII compliant machines at Excon 2011. LiuGong India has introduced three new machines: two models in wheel loaders CLG835 BSIII and CLG856 BSIII and the CLG414 BSIII motor grader manufactured at its Pitampura plant in Indore.

Raising the Benchmark of Quality

With over 220,000 sq m of display area and participation of over 630 exhibitors, including 200 foreign companies, Excon 2011 exceeded expectations as the largest exhibition on construction equipment in South Asia.

We provide value-based solution to customers

LiuGong India is launching its made in India Bharat Stage-III emission compliant diesel engine-powered wheel loader. LiuGong is the only company in India which manufactures5 tonne capacity wheel loaders in India with a BSIII compliant engine,

Magma to open 5 MP branches

Magma Fincorp annou?nced its ambi?tious gro?wth plans for Madhya Pradesh for the financial year 2012. The company, which disbursed Rs 327 crore in Madhya Pradesh in FY 11

Magma to Open 5 Branches In MP

Magma Fincorp announced its ambitious growth plans for Madhya Pradesh for the financial year 2012.

Globally, LiuGong produces 40,000 wheel loaders annually

With strengthened component, world-class ZF axle and ZF transmission and Cummins engine, wheel loaders from LiuGong are easy to operate even under rough terrains, says Sunil Sapru, President, LiuGong India. 1 - - 16081 14 165 2011-06-01 00:00:00.000 Agith G Antony Eaton solutions are extremely rugged and durable

?Eaton is the world's leading producer of heavy-duty and synchro-mesh medium-duty transmissions. They not only offer best-in- class system performance, but also help the industry to customise solutions based on customer requirements,? says Krishnakumar Srinivasan, Managing Director, India Truck Division, Eaton Corporation. In an exclusive chat with Agith G Antony, he elaborates on the changing trends in the automatic transmission systems and talks about Eaton's strengths and capabilities.

Has revival of market sentiments been reflected in the demand-supply for commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems in the automotive industry?
Demand for construction equipment (CE) is bound to grow with the government speeding up the process of contract awards and working towards the removal of impediments of execution. The prospect of investment in the CE industry is encouraging, with the government's push for more private participation. To remain competitive in such a scenario, it is necessary to have efficient equipment with optimised utilisation. Automated solutions help the fleet owners to not only reduce operating cost but also help in significant improvement in asset utilisation. Automatic transmissions are relatively new technologies that are making way into the construction, mining and earth-moving equipment. These technologies are delivering the benefits which have been eluding the mining and construction companies for sometime. For example, the mining industry has recognised the benefits of having automated transmissions on their trucks : reduced driver fatigue and safety, in addition to more fuel efficiency. So, as the benefits of these technologies are being evaluated, we are seeing a rise in demand and in the last few months, the pace has increased.

What are the major growth enablers of this industry?
The growth drivers for the CE industry include the current and proposed financial outlay in road infrastructure, housing, power, irrigation and segments like ports and airports. All these are major growth enablers of the CE industry because they not only use large construction equipment but also generate secondary demands in cement, steel and mining which all require large number of earthmoving and construction equipment.

Could you throw some light on the comprehensive range of transmissions on offer from Eaton for mining, off-road construction and heavy haulage applications?
Eaton caters to all segments of this industry, with products especially designed to suit these end-customer needs. Eaton can offer products suitable for 900 to 3,000 Nm torque requirement, and has very robust and rugged solutions in 6 to 18 speed manual and automated manual transmissions (AMTs). We have a number of modular construction designs for our heavy-duty transmissions. We can offer our AMTs in 10, 11, 13 and 18 speeds, with overall ratios ranging from 15.5 to 36:1. Then, we can give a level of optimised vehicle performance to a broad range of applications which we believe is unparalleled in the industry. Eaton has specifically developed Line Haul, Vocations (off-road and mining) and a multi-purpose series of transmissions with varying speeds and torque capabilities to suit specific requirements within the segment. Specific features have been developed considering the application requirements so as to bring efficiencies to the fleet.

Could you tell us about the overall market potential in terms of size and value.
The Indian CV market and in particular, segments relating to infrastructure growth, have been growing very rapidly and we expect a robust and consistent growth for at least next 8-10 years. Putting a size and value is difficult due to the rapid growth rate of close to double-digit figures but if the momentum continues, we may see it breaking into double-digit figures soon.

What is the range and capability of Eaton transmissions?
Eaton offers AMT as a complete driveline solution provider taking care of complete system efficiency including the clutch and transmission. Eaton solutions are extremely rugged and durable with best-in-class performance and efficiency. Eaton AMT solutions are also built with top safety features. The solutions offered by Eaton help improve fuel efficiency and hence optimise on running and operating costs.

What are the advantages of using Eaton transmission?
Eaton is the world's leading producer of heavy-duty and synchro-mesh medium-duty transmissions. Eaton not only offers best-in-class system performance, but also helps the industry to customise solutions based on customer requirements. Eaton transmissions can offer a wide range of speeds in various overall ratios and torque ratings. Our research and innovation have enabled us to use aluminium-based castings that make the transmissions lighter, hence vehicles become more fuel-efficient. Computer-designed constant mesh helical gearing ensures quieter operation and greater gear strength.

How do you rate your success of penetration in the Indian CE segment? What are the challenges Eaton faces there?
Eaton has excellent products for the CE segment and well poised to grow in this segment. We have developed our understanding of the conditions that this segment demands and now upgraded the products to best suit the market needs. Our automated transmissions have excellent inbuilt features to succeed in the CE segment in India.

Tell us about the evolution of transmission technology and the R&D spend.
Every market and customer segment has very unique requirements. The success is to have products designed and developed to suit those requirements and market needs. Eaton has developed an extensive engineering capability in India. Our engineering centre in Pune is the largest integrated engineering and research centre in Eaton. Our engineers collaborate on global projects for across the world as well as for India, to develop right products meeting the respective market requirements. We have also set up a big Test Lab to test and validate products designed and produced in India. Many OEMs have made India the hub of their R&D and that speaks about the potential and volume of investments that are being diverted towards India.

How do you look at the competition in this segment? What differentiates Eaton from the competition?
We are a diversified company and a global market leader in the segments we operate in. Our presence in the hydraulics segment has ensured a strong foothold in the CE industry and we are well aware of the conditions and needs of the segment. Eaton has been supplying the trucking industry with products designed to improve vehicle performance and power, and increase profitability for over a century now. Our length and breadth of experience in the industry positions us as the leading supplier taking care of the customer needs. The fact that we have our heritage of a hundred years of innovation gives us a headstart to provide the right products to the right segments. This way, Eaton has been successful in understanding the end-customer needs and expectations and has been successfully delivering the value.

How do you look at the capabilities of the supply chain?
Suppliers are one of our key stake holders for the company in India as well as globally since we operate in diverse countries and regions. The fundamental requirement of any supply-chain organisation is to reduce costs ? not just direct material costs, but costs such as logistics, services, inventory, and other indirect costs. We have a full-fledged supply-chain team with specialisation in various technologies like castings, forgings etc, supporting our Indian and global operations. Eaton in India has excellent supply-chain capabilities with quality suppliers at globally competitive pricing. We are attempting to ensure that most of the products manufactured and sold in India have a significant level of localisation.

Brief us about Eaton's manufacturing facilities. Do you have further plans on investment?
Eaton Corporation's truck transmissions plant is its first greenfield manufacturing facility in India. The plant was commissioned in 2007 and began its production in 2008. It's a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with heat treatment, assembly and testing facilities. The second phase of construction for the plant was started in April 2008 and is operational as of now. We recently invested in an integrated test lab at our Ranjangaon facility that will help to test the products developed in India resulting in significant time saving. We plan to regularly invest to meet the growing market requirements.

What was the total turnover in the last fiscal, and what is the expected growth this fiscal?
All I can tell you is that we have a positive growth outlook for our business in India.

Leading the pack

There are over18,000 L&T Case machines operating in various applications, across the length and breadth of the country, of which 12,500 are backhoe loaders and 5,500 are vibratory compactors.