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Building Strong Foundation

The increasing number of construction projects is driving a surge in demand for piling, drilling, and deep foundation equipment.

Business booming in India as MYCRANE platform makes strides in critical market

Lifting equipment sourced via MYCRANE deployed on pan-India basis

MYCRANE signs MOU with Equip9 at Excon

Equip9 is an AI-enabled start-up that has developed an app for everything related to heavy equipment.

Mycrane and Equip9 Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Crane Rental

Mycrane and Equip9 signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Excon

Mycrane and Equip9 Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Crane Rental

Mycrane and Equip9 signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Excon

We are well known in the field of manufacturing crane safety systems

Vijay Tikhe, Partner, Cranesafe Technologies, speaks on the present scenario regarding crane safety systems in India.

Zoomlion's tower cranes complete operations for world's longest road-rail cross-sea bridge

Over 35 self-developed high-end tower cranes produced by Zoomlion completed lifting operations for the Pingtan road-rail bridge project, the world?s longest road-rail cross-sea bridge. As Zoomlion set a new benchmark in metocean engineering with customised machinery for what is described as the ?the world?s most difficult? bridge construction project.

Tadano completes acquisition of Demag Mobile Cranes business

Tadano completed its $215-million acquisition of the Demag Mobile Cranes business on August 1, 2019. The transaction brings together two of the top names in the lifting equipment industry.

Sandvik launches next generation impact crusher

Continuing its ongoing product development, Sandvik announced the launch of its new QI442 track mobile impact crusher.

VECV launches India's first BS-VI CV Range

Eicher Trucks and Buses revealed India's first BS-VI compliant all-new range of Eicher Pro 2000 series of light-duty trucks.

Sandvik launches new impact crusher

Sandvik has announced the launch of its new QI442 track mobile impact crusher. According to the company, this latest addition features the newly developed CI621 Prisec Impactor which comes with a host of innovations for improved efficiency and greater safety during maintenance, as well as being able to operate in either primary or secondary crushing modes.

Looking for new growth avenues

The growth of crawler cranes market is stagnant with lagging demand from heavy lift applications. However, the market is expected to bounce back with the demand for medium capacity lift applications from the upcoming infrastructure development projects.

We offer much more than just the live auctions

Ritchie Bros is one of the largest equipment platforms worldwide, transacting hundreds of thousands of items each year. Eduard Faig, Regional Sales Manager, Middle East, Africa and Asia Subcontinent, Ritchie Bros elaborates on the company's presence in the global market and its future plans for India.

AWPs: Safe working at heights

There is always risk involved in working at heights. Introduction of aerial work platforms has made it easy for workers perform well without any risk of falling, leading to timely completion of the work with higher productivity.

Manitowoc wins award for new models

Manitowoc?s new product development program has been recognised with two cranes that were launched in 2017 earning industry awards. The prize-winning Manitowoc cranes are the Hup 40-30 self-erecting crane from Potain and the TMS9000-2 truck crane from Grove.

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.

Indian customers are gradually becoming safety conscious

Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs) can make a difference in a company?s day to day operation. There is a broad spectrum of models with a variety of lift heights suitable for almost any work requirement.

We strongly believe in the potential of Indian market

We showcased part of our range of equipment - right from the smaller ones to the vertical machines that work in tight and narrow spaces. We also displayed the traditional range of AWP?s that are used by rental companies, contractors and end-users. We have showcased a 16-m articulated boom, which has been one of our bestseller in India.

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)

BWSL: A Triumph of Precision Engineering

Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) is the first-of-its-kind civil engineering marvel on Mumbai?s coastline. With its cable-stayed towers soaring gracefully skywards, the sea link is a reflection of the modern infrastructure that Mumbai added in its progress towards becoming a world-class city.

Air-operated Hoists

Air-operated hoists are the safe choice for spray booth operations. Air hoists from the J D Neuhaus Profi range have been successfully utilised within a paint booth to facilitate the movement of material in and out of the booth.

50 Years of DX? Metal-Polymer Bearings

GGB Bearing Technology?s iconic DX? bearings turn 50 this year. Nine years earlier in 1956, the company revolutionised the bearing industry with the introduction of DU?, the world?s first steel-backed, metal-polymer bearing material.

Lifting & Rigging Conference Middle East in Dubai

A second, high-level, regional conference has been launched-?the LEEA Lifting & Rigging Conference Middle East

High Performance Bearings for Construction Equipment

GGB bearings offer lower systems costs, improved performance, extended service life and maintenance-free, environmentally friendly operation. Manufacturers of construction and other off-highway equipment

Accessing Heights, Safely

As the access equipment industry matures in India and users become more aware on the advantages of using such equipment over conventional practices of working at heights, the rental sector in India is poised for a very bright and promising future.

Budget boost!

Infrastructure has received a booster shot of Rs 70,000 crore and another Rs 24,000 crore of increased outlays on roads and railways. This would take the existing spend on infrastructure for 2015-16 from Rs 2,10,000 to Rs 3,04,000 crore plus the funds created as an outcome of the seed money invested in National Investment & Infrastructure Fund which in turn will find its way into infrastructure funding companies like IRFC & NHB where they will evolve with a factor of ten.

Crane Repairs on Offshore Platform

When the diesel engine of a deck crane failed, it caused major handling problems for an offshore platform operating in the Dutch sector of the southern North Sea, problems that were solved with the use of J D Neuhaus air operated hoists.

Lifting Solutions

The future trend in material handling systems will be towards lighter, higher-efficiency equipment. The power consumption, material of construction, operating noise levels and eco-friendly features of this equipment will play a big role while introducing

TIL Rolls out 100th Hyster

TIL reach stacker from its Kharagpur facility, West Bengal reinforcing Prime Minister?s ?Make in India? vision.

Manitou Bags LLEAP Award

Manitou?s MRT series privilege plus rotating telescopic handlers received a 2014 ?Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Access Platforms?award, known as the LLEAP award, in the category of material handling from Lift and Access magazine.

Maintenance Made Easy

RopeQ is a diagnostic tool that uses electromagnetic technology to assess the inner and outer wires and strands of a wire rope. This testing method achieves reliable, accurate and repetitive inspection results that ensure safe use and improve total lifecycle cost.

Manitou Bags 2014 LLEAP Award

Manitou's MRT series privilege plus rotating telescopic handlers received a 2014 ?Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Access Platforms?award, known as the LLEAP award, in the category of material handling from Lift and Access magazine.

High-performance Bearings

High-strength GAR-MAX? (HSG?) bearings provide high static load capacity and good friction and wear properties. Manufacturers of construction and other off-highway equipment rely on high-performance filament-wound bearings from GGB

Konecranes launches New Overhead Crane

The new CXT?UNO crane combines a strong range of features based on a simpler set of components and technical solutions compared to existing CXT? products.

Haulotte at bC India 2014

Haulotte Group, the people and material lifting equipment specialist, looks forward to giving its customers and partners a warm welcome on its stand to exchange views, communicate strategic commitments

Cranedge now a LEEA member

Cranedge, the service subsidiary of ElectroMech offering complete after-sales services to cranes of all brands, has been certified as a member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association LEEA, UK.

Cranedge, Now a Member of LEEA, UK

Cranedge, the service subsidiary of ElectroMech, has been certified as a member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association ? LEEA, UK. LEEA, a globally established organisation, is recognised as the leading representative body for all the companies involved in the lifting industry worldwide

Cranedge, Now a Member of LEEA, UK

Cranedge, the service subsidiary of ElectroMech, has been certified as a member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association ? LEEA, UK. LEEA, a globally established organisation, is recognised as the leading representative body for all the companies involved in the lifting industry worldwide.

Heavy Lift for IOCL Refinery

Allcargo successfully completed major heavy lifts for Indian Oil Corporation?s (IOCL) refinery at Paradip in Odisha.The projectHeavy lifts for IOCL refinery at Paradip, Odisha. One of critical job was to erect a 1,200 tonne vessel of 144 ft length and various other heavy lifts. The project mandate was to erect a 1,200T vessel of 144 ft in length and various other heavy lifts.

Innovations and Insights

This year?s CONEXPO-CON/AGG offered a global showcase of the latest product innovations and construction technologies, materials and allied industries, with nearly 1,000 new products and services on display. The Equipment India team, on the grounds of the mega event, met the head honchos of the the construction equipment industry Caterpillar Inc, JCB Group, Terex Corporation, Volvo to get a pulse of what?s trending and the future of the construction industry. Presented here is a pulse of the exp

Linden Comansa showcases products at ConExpo

AT the recently concluded ConExpo, Linden Comansa America?s booth received visitors from top construction companies in the US and Canada, as well as many rental companies in the tower cranes and lifting equipment segment. The interest of the visitors focused on the large cranes from the LC2100 series, such as the 21LC750 and the 21LC660, whose turntable was shown in Las Vegas. Both models feature versions with up to 48 tonne of maximum load and are designed to deliver high performances at any ty

Intelligent lifting solutions

Konecranes provides a wide range of reliable and versatile crane systems and other material handling solutions specially designed to operate under such extreme conditions.

TIL cranes are built on superior technology and design

At TIL, we continue to focus on product engineering, new product development and customer satisfaction initiatives, in order to remain competitive. This economic slowdown allows us to intensify our initiatives towards operational excellence,

Getting ready for the upturn

In spite of the unfavourable market dynamics, most of the OEMs have adopted innovative strategies to sustain themselves while keeping an eye on the coming boom. Innovative strategies are developed to retain existing customers

Intelligent Lifting Solutions

Steel industry has the toughest and most demanding operating conditions. Equipment India finds out intelligent lifting solutions offered by major players. Lifting equipment in the steel industry is subject to the roughest conditions like extremely high and variable ambient temperatures, difficult and heavy loads

Konecranes invests heavily in R&D to bring in new technologies and innovation.

The future trend in material handling systems will be lighter and higher-efficiency equipment. The power consumption, material of construction, operating noise levels and eco-friendly features of these equipment will play a big role while introducing new products in the market, says Saeesh Nevrekar, Country Manager & Managing Director, WMI Konecranes India

Konecranes Spare Parts Service is fast and brings total cost savings

Whether time is short or the situation is critical, whether spare parts for lifting equipment are immediately needed or dedicated manufacturing and expedited delivery options are required, Konecranes Spare Parts Service is 24 hours a day, seven days a week,

Solution for Lifting Needs

Workstation Lifting Systems (WLS) from Konecranes offer solutions for a variety of lifting needs.Workstation lifting requirements often include easy installation and operation, modularity in capacity and operating environment, all the while lifting smoothly and powerfully.

We work as a complete lifting solution provider for our customers.

We ensure that our cranes make the customer's operations safer and more productive. Konecranes invests heavily in R&D to bring new technologies and innovations to the market, says Saeesh Nevrekar, Country Manager, WMI Konecranes India. Excerpts from the interview.

Overload Protection: A System Solution for Cranes

The ECPS system designed by tecsis fulfils a broad spectrum of demands. Increasing tempo and growing transshipment volumes in present-day logistics process call for the maximum safety and availability of handling equipment.

High capacity floating cranes

In open sea or sheltered waters, efficiency and flexibility are the main factors of a floating crane. Floating crane is a specialised lifting equipment mounted on the vessel, which can be maneuvered to any location in the sea or river for lifting heavy loads.

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.

At TIL, safety is a key priority

The trend of the future is likely to focus more on better technology with world class safety standards. Usage of telematics and electronic fault diagnostic systems is also likely to become a trend in crane design and usage. Over the next few years, the Indian market is likely to follow global best practices and specification standards for

Our prime focus is on continuous improvement in our support to customers

Globally, we have moved from Tier 3 engines to Tier-4 engines and now the aim is to produce more fuel-efficient machines. We are also working upon a dual power system which will have the facility to run on electrical power once it is set up at the site,

Fuelling growth

Souma Ray as the General Manager - India is at the helm of Haulotte Group Operations in India. Haulotte is a global leader of people and material lifting equipment. The group designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of products focused on aerial work platform - push- around, vertical mast, scissor lifts, articulated and telescopic boom lifts and telehandlers

Haulotte Group is fully committed to our customers

Haulotte is the third largest producer of access platforms in the world and the largest in Europe. Haulotte has a presence across the world and we are rapidly expanding across various continents. Mature markets like North America, Australia and Japan have shown rapid growth. Emerging economies like Brazil and China have shown impressive growth in the recent past. We definitely see India featured prominently in this coveted list in the near future,

Smart Maintenance Techniques

Konecranes introduces RopeQ and RailQ, smart maintenance techniques. Konecranes, the global leader in lifting industry, has developed RopeQ, a reliable and practical system that evaluates the working condition of wire ropes using advanced,

Tunnel Specific Equipment

Tunnel specific equipment such as lifting and steel arch installation Equipment is built on a carrier especially designed for the rigors and demands of a modern tunnel environment.

We partner with our customers to deliver world-class innovative crane solutions

Konecranes invests heavily in R&D to bring new techn?ologies and inno?vations to the market. World??wide, we service close to 400,000 equipment and have developed a rich knowledge base of crane operations and maintenance,

We have the capacity to produce over a thousand cranes per annum

At ElectroMech, we ensure that our products run safely and accident possibilities are minimised. Our cranes are designed and manufactured confirming to, and in many cases, exceeding the requirements of the design standards,

Manitowoc Meets the Challenge

Four Manitowoc Crane Care technicians were challenged with mounting a Manitowoc 18000 crawler crane to a barge ? while the barge was still under construction.

The proposed move to regulate the import of used equipment is a welcome step

The move to regulate the import of used equipment is actually sending a signal to the market and the rest of the world that if you want to be in India you should be manufacturing in India and providing services and parts in India

TIL is committed to providing total solutions to its customers

TIL has been in the port segment for a long time and their current offerings include a range of equipment for material handling at ports like ship-to-shore cranes, level luffing cranes, rubber tyre gantries, reach sta?ckers, empty container handlers, la?den container handlers and mobile cranes,

At TIL, we make safety our priority

Government regulations and policies will have to be much stricter to stop unbridled import of used cranes, says Pinaki Niyogy, Associate Vice President & Head-Manufacturing & Operations, Material Handling Solutions, TIL.

We plan to set up a mfg and fabrication unit in India

As a strategic move to position ourselves for the construction boom in India, DCS has recently added the tower crane division and the drilling/piling division to complement our existing business activities and broadened our services further to the construction sector, says Rajeev Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, DCS Crane Division.

Equipment Rental: Rentals Moving Up

Out of $ 2.3 billion construction equipment sold in India, just seven per cent is sold to rental companies, which is low compared to the global average of 50 per cent; in China, it is approximately 35 per cent, in USA 65 per cent and in Japan, it is 80 per cent.

Knuckle Boom Cranes: The Integrated Solution

While over 90 per cent of the lift-and-carry market is dominated by knuckle boom cranes the world over, in India pick-and-carry (P&C) cranes dominate, with 95 per cent sales.

A Steady Crawl

It?s the dark horse segment. Consider the figures: the crawler crane market constitutes just three per cent of the total mobile cranes sales in India whereas the pick-n-carry cranes control the major chunk, 93 per cent of the total sales.

Mobile Cranes: TIL is known for its quality, reliability and product support

Constant technology upgradation, greater focus on safety and delivering superior product support are the key trends that will be growth drivers for crane segment.

Mobile Cranes: Towards Sustainable Growth

The growth potential for lifting, loading and handling solutions is huge and continuously increasing, as India propels itself for a sustainable nine per cent plus per annum economic growth.

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