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

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

Cosmos Pumps Drops 'The Giant': A Herculean Dewatering Pump, Transforming Mines with Techno-Magic

Cosmos Pumps, a pioneering force in dewatering pump solutions, proudly introduces “THE GIANT” Dewatering Pump, a cutting-edge innovation poised to revolutionize the global mining industry.

Tata Motors unveils facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion technologies

Tata Motors unveils facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion technologies

The Indian excavator market stands at around 25,000 machines

During the recently-held JCB Excavator Day in Pune, Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the current market share of excavators in the Indian construction equipment industry and JCB’s position within it.

Tata Motors launches technologically advanced range of gensets

Equipped with reliable Tata Motors engines, the generators are available in 25kVA to 125kVA configurations

CASE demonstrates ‘Made in India’ products

A visit to the CASE Construction Equipment factory in Pithampur provided an opportunity to witness the company's manufacturing process and its impact on the local community. Karthik Muthuveeran reports…

Made in India product portfolio demonstrated by CASE CE

Displayed at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pithampur

TVS Eurogrip exhibits off-highway tyre range

TVS Eurogrip, one of the fastest-growing global brands in powered two-wheeler and three-wheeler tyres, and off-highway tyres, participated in ConExpo.

Perkins launches new power solution capabilities

At ConExpo, Perkins demonstrated smarter ways customers can cut development time and costs, spotlighting its next-generation integrated powertrain programme.

TVS Eurogrip exhibits off-highway tyre range at CONEXPO

The New range of Construction products are the highlights of the display.

Komatsu sales jump 28% in third quarter

Despite supply chain disruptions and increases in material prices and logistic costs, Komatsu saw net sales and operating income reach record highs on new equipment, parts and services in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, which ends March 31, 2023.

JK Tyre to invest Rs 9 bn over two years for expansion

JK Tyre & Industries will invest Rs 9 billion in capacity expansion over the next two years.

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.

Towering up

Crawler cranes are expected to see a surge in demand with the spurt in infrastructure development projects.

Hitachi to sell stake in Hitachi Construction

Hitachi is selling half of its 51 percent stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery to trading firm Itochu Corp and investment fund Japan Industrial Partners. The sale should not come as a surprise though. Hitachi Ltd. hinted at divesting all or part of its interests in the construction unit in March 2019 and again in October 2020.

Opportunities galore

The construction industry across the globe is anticipated to present significant opportunities for construction equipment.

First Hitachi-built ZX210LC-6 excavator ships to North America

Hitachi is marking an important milestone since its split from Deere: the shipment of its first ZX210LC-6 excavator built for the North American market.

Tadano names Barley president

Effective January 1, Dean Barley will take the helm as president and COO of Tadano America Corp., succeeding Ingo Schiller. Barley currently serves as vice president of customer service and general manager of Latin America sales.

New Avenues to Growth

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit market players adversely on the supply side, causing declining sales of undercarriage components.

Lintec & Linnhoff announces re-entry into India market

Lintec & Linnhoff announced its re-entry into the India market, which has been one of the Group’s stronghold markets for the Linnhoff brand across a span of two decades

Kalmar to supply 6 electric forklift trucks to Sagres

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to supply a total of six fully electric forklift trucks to leading Brazilian logistics operator Sagres. The order was booked in Cargotec?s 2019 Q4 order intake, with delivery of the machines scheduled to take place during Q1 of 2020.

We have trainers assigned especially for the India market

With over 325 years of innovation and passion, Husqvarna provides construction professionals with support, service and a wide range of machines, diamond tools and all accessories that you need to cut, saw, drill, demolish, grind and polish concrete. Tennyson Anthony, General Manager, India , Husqvarna Construction Products shares more on the company's India focus.

Doosan Bobcat launches B900 backhoe loader at Excon

The B900 backhoe loader from Doosan Bobcat was unveiled by HW Park, President- Asia & Latin America, Doosan Bobcat at the Excon 2019. The product was revealed amidst cheers and fanfare being one of the most anticipated products from Doosan Bobcat India.

First Potain MCT 325 Units sold to Active Crane Hire in Australia

Australian company Active Crane Hire purchased two Potain MCT 325 topless cranes during its launch in August. Both cranes will be delivered at the end of 2019 and will be mainly used for residential and commercial projects within Australia.

First Potain MCT 325 Units sold to Active Crane Hire in Australia

Australian company Active Crane Hire purchased two Potain MCT 325 topless cranes during its launch in August. Both cranes will be delivered at the end of 2019 and will be mainly used for residential and commercial projects within Australia.

India is A strategically important market for Doosan Bobcat

With the inauguration of its first manufacturing facility in India, Doosan Bobcat has paved its way for manufacturing in India.

Manitowoc launches strong and versatile Potain MCT 325

Manitowoc has launched the Potain MCT 325 to further expand its MCT range of topless cranes. The MCT 325 is designed to deliver easier transport and assembly, plus high efficiency and reliability on construction projects.

Manitowoc hosts open house in new S?o Paulo office

Manitowoc introduced customers to its new office in S?o Paulo, Brazil.

Exceeds expectations

The most important trade fair for construction and mining equipment in Latin America received around 40,000 visits, among them many top buyers from Brazil and abroad.

Doosan Bobcat india launches new products

At the bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018, Doosan Bobcat India participated with an objective of increasing the awareness of the brand, its portable power products and attachments.

"Mining equipment industry is on a high-growth trajectory"

Caterpillar products and services are designed to meet the high production and low cost per tonne demands of the industry.

Manitowoc shows new technologies at M&T Expo 2018

Manitowoc presented its innovative crane models and newest technologies for the Latin American market during M&T Expo 2018 in Spo Paulo, Brazil.

Manitowoc launches its largest Potain topless crane yet

The following day a group of special guests were welcomed to the Manitowoc factory in nearby Zhangjiagang where the MCT 565 was shown fully assembled, complete with its full 80 m jib.

Lubricant industry is becoming more dynamic

Lubricants are a crucial component of achieving significant business value by helping reduce costs and improve equipment productivity. Praveen Nagpal, Chief Technology Officer, Shell Lubricants India, shares more on his company's major activities towards this.

Adding value to equipment life

Industrial lubricants play a major role in improving the operational efficiency productivity of an equipment. Currently, the demand is for thinner lubricants that provide longer oil drain intervals.

Filters are moving away from standard to customer-specific

Elofic offers filters for fuel, oil and air segments which help the equipment to achieve the required emission and performance levels. MB Sahni, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, and KD Sahni, Vice Chairman-cum-Joint Managing Director, Elofic Industries Ltd, share more on the company and the industry scenario.

Manitowoc opens new Crane Care training centre in S?o Paulo

Manitowoc has opened a new Crane Care training centre in the city of Santana de Parna?ba, which is located in the metropolitan area of S?o Paulo, a major South American transportation hub. The move will provide easier access to Manitowoc?s training programs for technicians across Latin America.

New Tractor Series from Escorts

Escorts launched India's first electric and hydrostatic concept tractor and an expanded global portfolio of tractors for the export and domestic market in 22 HP to 90 HP range under the brands Farmtrac and Powertrac, compliant with tier 4 emission norms of Europe and America amidst 43 international distributors.

Global metal market trends

The global economy is doing well. Growth already beat expectations this year and the global economy will continue to quicken in 2018.

Manitowoc presents new cranes and technologies in Colombia

Manitowoc had a successful appearance at the 14th National Congress of Infrastructure, Colombia?s largest infrastructure congress, held at the end of last year in Cartagena. The company brought to the event a team of experts in sales and aftermarket sales to present new products, technologies and services for the Latin American market.

Escorts unveils new pick-n-carry crane at Excon 2017

Escorts Construction Equipment (ECE) launched India?s safest pick-n-carry crane (as the company claims), CT Smart 15, at the Excon 2017 in Bengaluru, along with best-in-class (performance, productivity and reliability) soil compactor 3212 in 12-tonne class and upgraded Hydra series pick and carry crane.

Sell where people buy

There is a saying in the industry that 'if a machine isn't making money, it is only costing money'. Equipment often needs to be turned into cash first before returns can be used to make other investments.

New Escorts Tractor Series

India's first electric and hydrostatic concept tractor and an expanded global portfolio of tractors for the export and domestic market in 22 HP to 90 HP range under the brands Farmtrac and Powertrac, compliant with tier 4 emission norms of Europe and America amidst 43 global distributors.

RATEC shows complete range at Edifica expo

RATEC is participating in the integrated concrete trade fair Expo Hormigon, showing its complete service range. The Edifica trade fair is being held from October 4-7, 2017 in Santiago de Chile.

Escorts unveils India?s first electric tractor concept

Escorts Ltd launched India?s first electric and hydrostatic concept tractor and an expanded global portfolio of tractors for the export and domestic market in 22 HP to 90 HP range under the brands Farmtrac and Powertrac, compliant with tier 4 emission norms of Europe and America amidst 43 international distributors.

Italian CE market grows

Over the first six months of 2017, as many as 5,109 machines have been sold in the Italian market, up by 6 per cent compared to last year. The sector of earth moving machines grew by six per cent with 4,910 machines sold, while road equipment increases by nine per cent (199 machines sold).

Potain cranes at Middle East tech hub

China State Construction Engineering Corporation is using nine Potain tower cranes to construct a major new tech-focused development in Dubai. Silicon Park is the brainchild of developer Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, with China State Construction acting as main contractor on the job.

Telehandlers can gather a steady momentum in future

Telehandlers are versatile machines and have a wide range of applications across sectors. They are used in infrastructure, construction, mining, metals and minerals, logistics, ports and shipyards etc.

Mexico to be partner country in HANNOVER MESSE 2018

At HANNOVER MESSE 2018, Mexico will be honoured as the official Partner Country of the show. A formal agreement for Mexico?s Partner Country participation was signed at this year?s show by representatives of Deutsche Messe and the Mexican government.

Tata Motors, Castrol in pact for CV oils

Tata Motors and Castrol signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement for supply of commercial vehicle (CV) oils to Tata Motors globally. The agreement will cover over 50 markets including SAARC and ASEAN region, Middle East, Africa, Russia and Latin America.

Manitowoc highlights innovation at bauma China 2016

Manitowoc used bauma China 2016 to highlight its industry-leading innovation, with the presentation of two new tower crane models: the prototype MCH 120, which is still in development, and the MCR 295, which is now commercially available.

Tata Motors, Castrol in pact for CV oils

Tata Motors and Castrol signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement for supply of commercial vehicle (CV) oils to Tata Motors globally. The agreement will cover over 50 markets including SAARC and ASEAN region, Middle East, Africa, Russia and Latin America.

Linden Comansa to exhibit the LCL310 crane at ConExpo

Linden Comansa will participate at the upcoming 2017 ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show, along with Linden Comansa America (LCA), the manufacturer?s exclusive North American distribution and service company. The group's booth location is G-2789 in the Gold Lot of the outdoor exhibition area at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Potain conducts Partner Development Program

Manitowoc hosted a meeting for Latin America?s tower crane dealers in Panama to examine crane market opportunities and strategise over the best ways to address the region?s lifting challenges.

Manitowoc highlights innovation at bauma China 2016

Manitowoc used bauma China 2016 to highlight its industry-leading innovation, with the presentation of two new tower crane models: the prototype MCH 120, which is still in development, and the MCR 295, which is now commercially available.

Potain conducts Partner Development Program

Manitowoc hosted a meeting for Latin America?s tower crane dealers in Panama to examine crane market opportunities and strategise over the best ways to address the region?s lifting challenges. Approximately 30 representatives from every Potain dealer in Latin America attended the event, which will now become an annual gathering.

Manitowoc to launch Potain MCR 295 luffing jib crane at bauma China

Manitowoc will use bauma China 2016 to introduce a new Potain luffing jib crane for the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Latin American markets. The Potain MCR 295 will be the largest luffing jib crane from the Manitowoc manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang, China.

Potain MCR 295 Luffing Jib Crane

Manitowoc will use bauma China 2016 to introduce a new Potain luffing jib crane for the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Latin American markets.

Somasol orders Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane

For the first time, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will deliver a Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane to Latin America. The Uruguayan port operator Somasol S.A. (Somasol)

Daimler showcases Made-in-India trucks at IAA

German automaker Daimler AG showcased trucks manufactured at its Chennai plant aat the 66th IAA International Commercial Vehicles exhibition. The company, which is present in India through wholly-owned subsidiary Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), showcased BharatBenz3723R, a five axle rigid truck with a gross vehicle weight of 37 tonne at the exhibition.

Donaldson completes acquisition of Partmo Filter Business in Colombia

Donaldson Company, Inc announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of certain business assets from Industrias Partmo, S.A. in Bucaramanga, Colombia, through its new wholly owned subsidiary, Filtros Partmo, S.A.S

Somasol orders Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane

For the first time, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will deliver a Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane to Latin America. The Uruguayan port operator Somasol S.A. (Somasol) has ordered the machine for the terminal in Fray Bentos, situated beside the Uruguay River close to the border with Argentina.

Manitowoc, SSK hold strategic meeting

Manitowoc organised a strategic meet with its Peruvian dealer and service centre SSK to discuss the upcoming opportunities and trends that are shaping the crane and lifting industry in the country. Around 45 companies were represented during event, held in Lima.

AMECO adds Grove AT

Construction equipment rental company AMECO has added a 450-ton Grove GMK6400 to its fleet.

A Strategy of Continuous Improvements

Haulotte?s new range of telehandlers offers improved performance in their respective applications. Haulotte Group, one of the leading manufacturers of aerial work platforms (AWPs)

Carmix strengthens presence

Armixs self-loading cement mixers can be rented within the South American CAT Rental Store circuit since 2014. The agreement signed between the two companies will strengthen the presence of this Italian company in many states.

WACKER opens Tech Centre

WACKER Chemie AG is expanding its presence in Latin America by opening a new technical centre for construction applications and a new subsidiary in Bogot? (Colombia).

Manitowoc announces new service centre in Colombia

Manitowoc Cranes has partnered with one of Colombia?s most established and well-known equipment specialists, Bogot?-based E McAllister, to offer after-sales support for its Manitowoc and Grove lines throughout the country.

Climbing the ladder of success

A Mechanical Engineer with a Post Graduate qualification in Marketing Management, R T Wasan has been with Tata Motors for over 22 years

Donaldson opens new facilities

Donaldson Company, Inc announced the opening of two new distribution centres in Bogota and Cartagena, Colombia, and a new manufacturing plant in Skarbimierz, Poland.

Unacea exhibits at Conexpo Latin America

The Italian Trade Agency and Unacea exhibited their products and solutions at the first edition of Conexpo Latin America, the exhibition of construction machineries and technologies that held in Santiago from 21 to 24 October.

Manitowoc to showcase at Conexpo Latin America

Manitowoc will exhibit its latest crane products and services at the first ever Conexpo Latin America trade show and exhibition.

Four more Terex Gottwald cranes in Latin America

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has strengthened its market position in Latin America. In the past few months, terminal operators from Brazil

Spanish Quest for Reconstruction

During a short tour of Spain, Shankar Srivastava finds the Spanish quest for reconstruction. ANMOPYC, the Spanish Manufacturers Association of construction, Mining and Recycling Equipment

German OEMs Confident of 4% Increase in Turnover

German construction equipment manufacturers are more optimistic at the middle of the year than they were at the beginning ? the 2015 forecast corrected upwards to growth of 4 per cent according to Johann Sailer, Chairman of the VDMA Association for Construction Equipment and Building Material Machines

Haulotte posts 10 pc growth

Consolidated revenues of Haulotte grew by 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2015 to ?98.2 million, compared to ?89.3 million for the same period in 2014.

Liebherr Mobile Harbour Cranes Set All-time Record

Liebherr mobile harbour cranes set the benchmark in terms of annual deliveries, supplying as many cranes per year as no other manufacturer has ever delivered before. In 2014 Liebherr supplied 112 units of mobile harbour cranes across the globe. In other words, throughout the year almost every third day a new Liebherr mobile harbour crane unit was delivered.

Surging ahead

Shipra Tripathi heads Corporate Global Marketing and Communications for Kirloskar Brothers. Her focus is on working with emerging economies in the continents of Africa and South East Asia.

BHL Market to Grow

It?s a fact that the backhoe market has been reduced to one-third of the actual market size, and currently, supply is more compared to demand, and the industry is not very hopeful for a turnaround, especially in this financial year.

Manitowoc partners with Sennebogen

The new line of Grove Hydraulic Crawler (GHC) cranes is the result of a landmark partnership with Germany?s Sennebogen Maschinenfabrik, which will produce the cranes in Straubing, Germany.

Haulotte revenues up 39 per cent

Haulotte?s revenues for the third quarter of the year were up 39 per cent at ?113 million ($143 million). In the nine months of January-September has seen the company?s revenues rise 24 per cent to ?320 million ($405 million).

DesignED to Rule

Haulotte posts double-digit growth

Haulottes revenues for the first half of the year were up 17.6 per cent to ?207 million ($269 million).

DICV starts production of LHD FUSO trucks

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) along with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, Japan (MFTBC), a Daimler Company, under Daimler Trucks Asia, recently rolled out its first Left-Hand Drive (LHD) FUSO truck for the export markets at its manufacturing facility in Oragadam.

VDMA forecasts 5 per cent sales increase

Despite strong decline on Russian market the German manufacturers of construction equipment and building material machinery are still expecting to generate a growth of 5 per cent throughout 2014. In 2013, sales for the entire industry equaled 11.7 billion Euros.

Tata Motors will continue to develop new products and upgrade its existing ones.

At Tata Motors, we strive to enhance our customers? experience, offering the unmatched benefit of a Tata truck, with best lifecycle cost, longer service runs and enhanced levels of driver comfort, resulting in best-in-class profitability and lowest payback period for operators, says Vinod Sahay, Head (Sales and Marketing), Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors. Excerpts of the interview.

Liebherr LHM growth up

Liebherr mobile harbour cranes played a significant role in the overall success of the Liebherr Maritime Cranes division in 2013. Close to 80 mobile harbour cranes were delivered across the world in 2013, helping generate a turnover of -?280 million ($378 million). The 2013 figures were helped by a number of major orders for the 600 series in Latin America and the launch of the Liebherr maritime cranes simulator range. In 2013, 12 units of the Liebherr LHM 600 were sold in the Latin American m

Staying the Course

It is a fact that the slowdown in the equipment sector has directly impacted the prospects of the CASH (components, accessories, spares and hardware) industry, with sales declining sharply. The just concluded Excon 2013, though, presents a promising picture of the sector in the coming years. Though OEMs, especially the bigger machine manufacturers , were present in less numbers as compared to the last Excon an unexpected lot of CASH players not only from India but also from countries like China,

Sany developing mini excavators

Sany is developing mini excavators of capacities 1.6 t and 3.5 t as part of its strategy to become a full line excavator manufacturer. The Chinese manufacturer hopes to have the two small models ready for launch at next year's Conexpo-Con/Agg show in Las Vegas.

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,

Emerging markets to drive global construction

The new report, Global Construction 2025, from Global Construction Perspectives and Oxford Economics, states that developing countries will drive construction growth over the long-term. Although emerging markets are expected to lead the way, the report?s authors cautioned that growth would be more measured than in the past.

Tyre manufacturers look at global market

Tyre manufacturers in India are looking at foreign markets to step up investments and expand operations in international bases.

Haulotte sales up in 2012

The strong North American market helped push Haulotte's sales up by 16 per cent in 2012, although consolidated net income was still in negative territory. Net sales stood at EUR 355.7 million by the end of 2012,

The Haulotte Group strategy is driven by customer proximity.

Haulotte Group is one of the key global players of people and material lifting equipment, a leader in Europe and the third largest manufacturer worldwide. Their success is primarily due to a strong focus on innovation and safety. It is our concern for customer proximity which has driven Haulotte's international development of business and strategy over the last 15 years, says Alexandre Saubot,Chief Executive Officer, Haulotte Group. Excerpts from the interview.

Volvo CE plans for Americas

Volvo CE has announced that it is to consolidate its manufacturing capacity in Americas by relocating backhoe loader manufacture from Tultitl?n, Mexico, to the company?s production facility in Pederneiras, Brazil. In addition to local production for the Latin American market, backhoes produced in Pederneiras will be exported to North America and other markets. As part of a $10 million development, the Pederneiras facility will be extended to accommodate production of Volvo backhoe loaders.

Renovating Maracan?

Four Linden Comansa tower cranes are at the renovation site of the legendary Maracan? stadium.If there was a poll about the world?s most famous sport venue among football/soccer fans, or even among general sports fans, very few would name the Jornalista M?rio Filho stadium. But Maracan? would be in first place on that list without any doubt; Maracana is the name by which this stadium at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is popularly known.

Hitachi targets Latin America

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co plans a sales drive in Latin America.It is making the move into the resource-rich continent where its competitors dominate mining equipment sales as demand slows in Indonesia and Australia.

SNIPPETS

Doosan Portable Power has named Roland Machinery Company, headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, an authorised dealer of portable and utility mount air compressors, generators, lighting systems and light compaction equipment.

We are introducing a high-performance, no-maintenance breaker

We are going to concentrate on demolition and ground improvement attachments.These are the areas which are expected to witness good and strong growth.The growth in 2012 has been flat.We are happy to have maintained our last year?s performance levels in adverse and trying conditions.