ELGi's EG SP range of oil-lubricated screw air compressors

"Expands renowned EG series to offer customers energy efficiency with low lifecycle costs "

Fleet Management and AI!

Asset management helps to maximise the value of equipment over its lifespan by ensuring that it is properly maintained and used efficiently.

BKT to launch two new ‘Made for India’ EARTHMAX tyres

Balkrishna Industries (BKT) the Indian multinational company and global player in the off-highway tyre market will be participating in the bauma CONEXPO India 2023. Armed with a strong R&D, BKT will be launching two tyres under the sub-brand EARTHMAX at the bauma CONEXPO INDIA.

Rise in steel and commodity prices has increased input cost

Anand Sundaresan Managing Director, Ammann India

What new construction equipment will 2022 bring?

The outlook on India’s construction equipment sector is optimistic since the country’s needs for infrastructure will continue to grow massively.

Fasolex relies on ELGi turnkey compressed air solution

ELGi Compressors Europe, a subsidiary of Elgi Equipments Limited, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, announced that Fasolex, Poland’s leading bean, fruit and vegetable producer, installed an ELGi compressed air system to power the bean sorting line at their new plant in Sahry Poland.

Fasolex relies on ELGi turnkey compressed air solution

ELGi Compressors Europe, a subsidiary of Elgi Equipments Limited, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, announced today that Fasolex, Poland’s leading bean, fruit and vegetable producer, installed an ELGi compressed air system to power the bean sorting line at their new plant in Sahry?, Poland.

Fasolex relies on ELGi turnkey compressed air solution

The ELGi EG18 VFD and EG 22 compressors power the bean sorting line delivering reliable, uninterrupted, compressed air at low life cycle costs

Elgi Equipments launches new air compressor range

Elgi Equipments launched the ‘LD Series’ range of lubricated direct drive reciprocating air compressors. With a low life cycle cost and quick return on investment, every LD series air compressor is backed by best-in-class performance for given input power, durable parts and a minimum number of service points.

Elgi Equipments launches new air compressor range

Elgi Equipments launched the ‘LD Series’ range of lubricated direct drive reciprocating air compressors

ELGi celebrates the opening of its new headquarters in Europe

Elgi Equipments, one of the world?s leading air-compressor manufacturers, with two million installations across 100 countries, announced the opening of its new European headquarters in Belgium.

Demand is expected to remain buoyant in the near future

Elgi Equipments offers portable compressed air solutions for a wide range of applications. Ramesh Ponnuswami, Executive Director, Elgi Equipments shares more on the industry scenario and solutions offered by the company.

Atlas Copco expands compressed air product range

Atlas Copco Oil-free Air and Compressor Technique Service Divisions, leading providers of sustainable productivity solutions held a global sales event in April, with over 900 participants from 68 countries.

New technologies gaining traction

The Wirtgen Group has been continuously innovating its products in the brands Wirtgen, Vogele, and Hamm. They are not only global market leaders but also innovation leaders, with the average age of a machine being not more than three years.

We are in tune with the value sensitivity of Indian customer

Our market is highly correlated to overall infrastructure development which is seeing considerable improvement in the overall ecosystem, from bidding procedures to financing, public sector fund allocations and so forth.

ELGi has built silent version of portable compressors

ELGi Equipments is a leading air compressor manufacturer with a broad line of innovative and technologically superior compressed air systems. Anvar Jay Varadaraj, Head - Marketing & Communications, provides an overview of the air compressor segment from a technology perspective and upcoming plans of the company.

Technology can grow in leaps and bounds

In the earthmoving equipment segment, we have a range of equipment - from wheel loaders to excavators, tunnelling excavators, bulldozers, and material handlers. Our wheel loaders are offered from 5 tonne payload and above capacity.

Driving Technology

Customers in India have always been divided between the ones who chose traditional, proven, 'will work for sure' products and the ones who want products that are forward-looking, path-breaking, or simply ahead of its time.

CHANGING PARADIGM

The Indian construction and infrastructure segment has witnessed a turnaround over the last few years with some organised growth visible in various construction activities.

SICOMA joins UNACEA

The group of concrete equipment manufacturers in Unacea continues to grow with the new member Sicoma, a company specialised in the production and distribution of mixers for concrete and similar. On the market since 1992, the firm is part of the group Officine Meccaniche Galletti, industrial company founded in the early 70s as a continuation of the handcrafted business of the Fratelli Galletti, which celebrates this year its 70th anniversary, in order to expand the production of its range of mix

We are committed to offer best-in-class equipment and services

As far as procurement of medium to big size mining equipment by key players in the mining industry is concerned, the trend is towards evaluation based on Total Cost of Ownership, Life Cycle Costing, bundling equipment with Full Maintenance Contracts and Guaranteed Parts Consumption contracts.

Equipment Selection | INFORMED DECISIONS

Modern construction and mining activities in India need to be expedited with utmost focus on the highest possible productivity, operational excellence, emission compliance, safety and best-of-class economy. Over the past decade, the market for such equipment has substantially matured resulting in the equipment selectors mooting innovative and prudent ideas while selecting the most suitable equipment fleets commensurate to their company objectives and philosophies.

A world of sustainable progress and enduring results is our vision

Stationary air compressors have been major revenue contributors constituting a good percentage of the total market revenue in compressor market. Industries like textile, pharma, automotive and general engineering have wide-scale applications of these compressors.

Joy Global, Komatsu America Corp to merge

Joy Global Inc, a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions, announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which Komatsu America Corp, a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd , will acquire Joy Global in a transaction valued at approximately $3.7 billion, including Joy Global?s outstanding indebtedness.

Pick-n-Carry Hydra: Bestseller

As the Numero Uno bestselling lift and reach product, Hydra crane still continues to be the most demanding mobile crane category in India. Tyre-mounted articulated steering, hydraulic mobile pick-and-carry crane, colloquially termed ?Hydra?, was introduced in India

A positive outlook

Sunil Newatia comes with more than 20 years of experience in the construction equipment industry. Through the journey of the last 20 years

Large Miners Forward

While the global mining industry is on the decline, India is witnessing a reverse trend. Many international mining equipment manufacturers are showcasing their products at BAUMA 2016, Germany, in a big way, at a time when Coal India

Underground Challengers

Every underground excavation poses a unique set of challenges. Technically superior and sometimes application-specific, underground excavation equipment challenge the challenges.

We are keen to have machines with reputed past and best technology

We conduct enough field tests and other evaluations of the equipment before going full fledged introduction, says SP Rajan, Head - P&M RREC, L&T Construction

We procure new and used equipment depends on the scope of utilisation

Simplex Infrastructures is one of the largest infrastructure solutions providers in India and the Middle East having presence in across eight first growing industry verticals.Samar Ghoshdastidar, Technical Director, Simplex Infrastructures, provides an in-depth overview on the company?s equipment procurement procedures.

We dont generally procure used equipment

We call for quotes from different companies and based on technical evaluation by our mechanical section, we do recommend for which type of equipment we should go for. This is based on 3-4 major factors: after sales service, performance parameters available in the market and pricing.

Good aftermarket culture is the most important credential

We get details and guidance about equipment application from our Director and we explore the options. Equipment category and application wise we have certain brand preferences, but we compare and evaluate with other alternatives also.

Sour CE Issue

Essentially, CE selection and procurement is a complex metrics-based decision making activity that requires active involvement of the concerned stakeholders of an organisation.

We follow Komatsu global engineering standards across all our facilities

We differentiate with others by Komatsu Way (K-Way) in developing vendors skills, training customer on safety operation, continuous improvement concept on productivity

High-tech Cost-effective Solutions

A technology-driven company with rich expertise in the fields of geotechnical engineering, foundations, and drilling for infrastructure development, Panasia Project Consultancy

Era Of New Generation Engines

Diesel Engines are the most preferred prime movers in construction equipment (CE), which are designed for heavy-work cycles. In order to meet changing needs of the industry

Reliability Centred Maintenance

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) measures all recognised maintenance parameters and ensures repair before failure to maximise equipment availability at minimum cost, writes Dr. Ahamed Mohideen.

Diggies to Scoop the Growth Pie

Market indicators show visible signs of economic recovery and infrastructure development. Crawler excavator segment is expected to witness resurgence in sales from 2015 and is expected to grow to 26 per cent.

Fuelonomics Drive Developments

A System Approach

Improving cost efficiency has become one of the most challenging aspects for any business in an intense and cut-throat competitive market. The impact of this effect cascades to original equipment manufacturers, subsystem, components

Wheel loaders - Optimising Productivity

Cycle time is a critical success factor in all bulk handling applications. Ramifications of high cycle time even extend to bulk handlers securing business. Wheel loaders are extensively used bulk handling tools wherein high productivity is of essence.

Man-Machine Integration

User friendly Man-Machine Integration Systems in modern construction equipment are vital to achieve enhanced productivity, desired safety and substantially improving the overall equipment performance.

Energy Conservation A Global Initiative

Lord J.C. Bamford, Chairman JCB Group, on the eve of the one year completion of PM Modi's government recently expressed support by stating, ?We are very positive about India and positive about the Indian government.

From fifth wheel couplings to trailer axles: The complete range of components for trucks and trailers

The JOST Group expanded its product range for systems and components in early 2015. For the first time, the world's leading manufacturer of vehicle connection systems, modules and components for trucks & trailers will be presenting Mercedes-Benz TrailerAxleSystems, which has been part of JOST since January.

Piling Deep for Solid Growth

In a highly competitive market space hitherto rigged with challenge, the piling industry has responded positively by developing and launching advanced rigs. The piling technology with latest monitoring features could help increase productivity and reduce overall cost of a project.

Every change in design is aimed at better productivity and enhanced versatility.

Every Cat product, by applying proven technologies systematically and strategically, meets customers' expectations for productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability and service life. In generic terms, products from Caterpillar with service and support by Cat dealers like TIPL bring Indian.

Donaldson filters for off-road applications

Donaldson Company has recently released more than 50 Donaldson Endurance? air filter sizes that are now available for off-road applications. Manufactured using Donaldson's advanced Ultra-Web? nanofibre technology,

German companies are planning more investments in India.

German investors are taking a positive long-term view of Indian market and continue to invest in their operations to tap growth opportunities. Maharashtra, with around 39 per cent share of German investments, remains the most attractive destination, says Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India. Excerpts from the interview.

KBL bags CII Award

Kirloskar Brothers (KBL) has won the Innovative Energy Saving Product Award for Lowest Life Cycle Cost (LLC) pumps and Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award for Kirloskarvadi plant at the 14th National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2013 by The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

KBL bags CII award for excellence in energy

Kirloskar Brothers (KBL) has won the Innovative Energy Saving Product Award for Lowest Life Cycle Cost (LLC) pumps and Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award for Kirloskarvadi plant at the 14th National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2013

Solid Performance

The new Cat 770G and Cat 772G off-highway trucks deliver solid performance and superior reliability and durability. The new Cat? 770G off-highway truck is a 40-tonne class model designed and built for demanding construction, quarry and mining applications.

ARMM to organise national conference

The Asset, Reliability and Maintenance Manage?ment (ARMM) Forum has organised a national confe?rence on 15 and 16 Septe?mber 2011 in Lavasa at Hotel Mercu?re.

H1 Bent Axis Motor

The new H1 bent axis motor from Sauer Danfoss joins the successful H1 family, providing further improvements in efficiency, reliability, and flexibility.