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Bengaluru-based Control One AI, a robotics company founded in 2023, aims to enhance existing equipment with AI and vision systems, making it more intelligent and adaptable. The company’s Founder and CEO, Pranavan speaks on the company’s solutions.

Maxion Wheels celebrates inauguration ceremony of Formare in India

Formare is an academic scholarship programme for underprivileged youth in Brazil and Mexico

Wittrock and Ulferts secure Liebherr mobile construction crane order

The companies are investing in 12 new cranes to upgrade and expand their fleet.

CV industry expects turnaround in H2FY25

During FY24, the CV industry faced unexpected challenges, resulting in muted volume growth of 0.7 per cent.

LAPP launches first bio-cable in series production for sustainable connectivity

LAPP presents the ETHERLINE® FD bioP Cat.5e, its first bio-cable in series production.

Indian CE Sales Rise YoY

Indian Construction Equipment industry sales recorded 5 per cent YoY growth; 31 per cent MoM degrowth in April 2024.

Motul kicks off Sehat Ki Samriddhi initiative for auto mechanics

Exclusive CSR health camps in Varanasi, Lucknow and Ludhiana mark the beginning of a 9 month campaign

Firstgreen Rockeat Line of Remote-Control Electric Skid Steers

Firstgreen Industries has expanded its line of cabinless, electric skid steers with the new Rockeat models. Offering near-silent operation, the skid steers produce zero carbon emissions and include minimal operating fluids.

Dana India drives community eco initiatives

"Initiatives aimed at revitalising local ecosystems and enhancing community wellbeing "

Escorts Kubota CE sales jump 9% in March 23

Escorts Kubota Construction Equipment Business Division in March 2024 sold 662 machines registering a growth of 9.2 percent as against 606 machines sold in March 2023.

Power Under Pressure

Hydraulic hoses are the lifelines of construction equipment, powering machines to move earth, lift loads, and shape our urban landscapes.

New hydrogen engine plant unveiled by Tata Cummins

A new facility for hydrogen-based engines has been initiated by Tata Cummins Private Limited (TCPL) in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, with the aim of producing internal combustion engines for medium and heavy commercial vehicles.

Haver & Boecker Niagara showcases latest solutions at AGG1

Haver & Boecker Niagara, a leading manufacturer of screening, pelletising and mineral processing plants and systems, highlighted its latest screening equipment, technology and solutions for the aggregates industry at the 2024 Aggregates Academy & Expo (AGG1) show.

Zoomlion records 79.2% YoY increase in international revenue

The company achieved an annual revenue of RMB 47.075 billion

Transforming Construction

The market for skid steer loaders is anything but static, constantly shaped by a confluence of factors spanning economic conditions, technological innovations, and industry-specific dynamics.

Unleashing Power

From excavators to cranes, hydraulic motors power modern construction equipment, ensuring precise and powerful task execution.

15th Cement EXPO to be held in March 2025 in Hyderabad

Cement EXPO 2025, which will be held along with the 10th Indian Cement Review Conference and the 8th Indian Cement Review Awards, promises to be bigger, drawing in greater participation, fostering more profound discussions and showcasing the continued evolution of the cement industry.

Hengst Filtration Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Bengaluru

Hengst Filtration Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Bengaluru

Hy-Brid Lifts welcomes Eric Liner as new President & CEO

He succeeds Jay Sugar, who successfully led the company for the past three years

Bridgestone India appoints Hiroshi Yoshizane as MD

Bridgestone is a global leader in tyres and rubber

Budget 2024: Key highlights

Key highlights of Interim Budget 2024

Powering Progress

The article explores the reasons behind the increasing usage of diesel engines in construction equipment, their impact on performance and efficiency, and the technological advancements shaping the future of construction machinery.

Beyond the Dust

The market for construction equipment filters is influenced by global economic conditions, as construction activity often correlates with economic growth.

CAT to develop hydrogen-hybrid solution for off-highway vehicles

Caterpillar announced the launch of a three-year programme to demonstrate an advanced hydrogen-hybrid power solution built on its new Cat® C13D engine platform.

CAT to develop hydrogen-hybrid solution for off-highway vehicles

The project will leverage the versatile new Cat® C13D engine platform.

Boosting Productivity

The construction machinery attachments market was valued at $5.76 billion in 2021 and is expected to surpass a net valuation of $7.58 billion by 2027 end, registering a solid CAGR growth of 4.68% over the forecast period.

Tata Motors unveils facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion technologies

Tata Motors unveils facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion technologies

No Bumps in the Road

India has been investing significantly in infrastructure development, including the construction of roads, highways, and expressways. This investment has driven the demand for road construction equipment.

Charting growth path for road sector

The 13th India Roads Conference (IRC) – with the theme of "Road Construction Business: Establishing safe, sustainable, inclusive and intelligent road network in India” – explored new opportunities for stakeholders in the road construction business.

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

Building the Future

The market for wheel loaders is seeing fresh traction due to the buoyancy in road construction activities. Fresh off take of coal due to a surge in thermal power production is adding to the demand.

Atlas Copco to inaugurate new factory in Pune

The new facility, which is planned to be completed by Q2, 2024, will generate additional employment for over 200 people and add production capacity.

Auto component industry grows 32.8% in FY2022-23

The turnover of the automotive component industry stood at Rs 5.60 lakh crore for the period of April 2022 to March 2023.

Indian auto component industry grows 32.8% in FY 2022-23

Sales to OEMs grows 39.5% on back of strong growth in vehicle sales

Irish Cranes installs four Raimondi flat-tops in Dublin

This is for the construction of a new mixed-use development in Howth

RVNL bags NHAI contract for road upgradation in Odisha

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has received a Letter of Award (LOA) worth 808.48 crores from the National Highways Authority of India.

Tata Motors launches technologically advanced range of gensets

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

Liebherr Mining launches fuel-efficient R 9300 Generation 8 Excavator

Customers got first glimpse the machine at Bauma 2022 in Munich

Tyres are integral to any OTR equipment design

Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the company's approach to sustainability.

The Mining Boom

India's increasing coal projects drive a surge in mining equipment demand!

CASE CE commemorates its skill development initiatives

CASE Construction Equipment, a 180-year-old global brand under the CNH Industrial umbrella, commemorates its various skill development initiatives at the CASE Skill Development Centre in Pithampur.

Astec's Versatile Compact Cold Planer, the RX-405

A longtime producer of half-lane and full-lane cold planers, Astec has entered a new class size with its RX-405 cold planer, delivering milling widths of 2 to 5 feet.

Fuelling the future

Backhoe loader manufacturers are developing hybrid or fully electric backhoe loaders, which significantly reduce or eliminate fuel consumption and emissions.

CE sales cross one lakh unit mark in FY2022-23

The Indian construction equipment industry recorded an excellent 26 per cent growth YoY with sales crossing the one lakh unit mark in FY2022-23.

New Holland Construction announced a renewed focus on the brand

Company unveils C330 compact track loader with two other products

CASE Construction Equipment commemorates its skill development initiatives

The brand reaffirms its commitment towards guiding and providing employability skills to aspiring youth through vocational training as a part of their conscientious CSR efforts in the country.

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO

On March 15, the press conference of the 16th China Beijing International Construction Machinery, Building Materials Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2023) was held at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas

VE Commercial Vehicles sells 11,906 units in March 2023

VE Commercial Vehicles (a Volvo Group and Eicher Motors joint venture) recorded sales of 11,906 units in March 2023 as compared to 8,803 units in March 2022 recording a growth of 35.2 per cent.

CNH Industrial to acquire Hemisphere GNSS

CNH Industrial announces that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hemisphere GNSS (Hemisphere), a global leader in high-performance satellite positioning technology, currently owned by Unistrong, a company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China.

Kamel Sid appointed head of operations at Volvo CE

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that Kamel Sid has been appointed Head of Operations.

Construction equipment sales grew 26% to cross 1 lakh mark in FY2022-23

YoY 28.5% growth in domestic sales, 3% growth in exports

The Versatile Workhorse

Telehandlers can perform a wide range of tasks in various industries.

BICES 2023 conference held during ConExpo

On March 15, the press conference of the 16th China Beijing International Construction Machinery, Building Materials Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2023) was held at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas.

ConExpo huge success with over 139,000 attendees

ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE 2023 drew to a close on 18 March 2023, after five packed days in Las Vegas, with the final number of registered attendees clocking in at over 1,39,000.

Case and New Holland to distribute Tobroco-Giant compact wheel loaders

Case Construction Equipment and New Holland Construction dealers in North America will soon take orders for compact and sub-compact wheel loaders made by Tobroco-Giant.

CNH Industrial to acquire Hemisphere GNSS

Hemisphere is a leader in high-performance satellite positioning technology, currently owned by Unistrong

VE Commercial Vehicles sells 11906 units in March 2023

• Eicher branded trucks & buses have recorded sales of 11677 units in March 2023 as compared to 8581 units in March 2022

The Future of Construction on Display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2023

Taking the industry to the next level, breaking show records.

ConExpo: Taking CE industry to the next level

The event outperformed expectations in terms of attendance, bringing over 1,39,000 professionals from the construction and fluid power industries. With more than 2,400 exhibitors from 36 countries and 3 million square feet of exhibit space, it became the largest trade show in North America.

ConExpo huge success with over 139,000 attendees

ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE 2023 drew to a close on 18 March 2023, after five packed days in Las Vegas, with the final number of registered attendees clocking in at over 1,39,000.

Bringing the CE fraternity together

Organised by Aries Events, Earthcon Expo was held from March 11 to 13 at Ahmedabad.

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO

BICES is an industrial exhibition in China with the longest history and high-quality performance.

Caterpillar unveils Cat Compact ESS mobile energy storage at CONEXPO

The system supplements traditional mobile power solutions to reduce noise and enable the deployment of renewable energy sources.

Caterpillar unveils 13-litre engine platform for heavy duty off-highway applications

The Cat C13D engine platform has been engineered to deliver the performance, durability, packaging, and ease of maintenance demanded by both manufacturers and buyers of off-highway equipment.

Liebherr to showcase 30 exhibits from 7 categories at Conexpo 2023

Liebherr exhibits at Conexpo 2023 from March 14-18 offer visitors the unique opportunity to discover the latest developments from the areas of construction machines, cranes, material handling technology and components.

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.

Bringing sustainability to the fore

JCB has continued to make concerted efforts to conserve and optimise the use of energy.

MRF's consolidated net profit for December quarter increased by 17%

Consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 56.44 billion.

Liebherr to showcase 30 exhibits from 7 categories at Conexpo 2023

Liebherr construction machines on the outdoor grounds at booth F9253, Liebherr components at booth S80821 in the South Hall

BMC would spend Rs 60 bn to pave 400 km of roads

In the upcoming years will Mumbai's pitiful potholed roads ultimately be fixed? The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has chosen five large construction companies with a track record in building national highways to carry out the job and has eliminated small road contractors in order to execute the largest-ever civic contract to concrete 400 km of road for Rs 60 billion.

India plans to invest Rs 350 bn by 2047 to build canals

According to Sanjay Bandopadhyaya, Chairman of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), India plans to invest Rs 350 billion by 2047 to build a network of waterways across the nation

We plan to grow by 13% growth in the top line in 2023

Ramesh Babbar, President and Director, Columbia Machine Engineering, speaks on the year 2022 in terms of performance, and the company's plans for 2023.

Sprintex secures first production order for fuel cell compressors

Air compressor manufacturer Sprintex has announced its first production order from UK technology company Aeristech for the manufacture of high-speed electric compressors to suit hydrogen fuel cell applications.

Montabert to intro new breakers, demolition tools at ConExpo

Montabert’s new SD series of compact hydraulic breakers and Silent Demolition Tools will be unveiled at Conexpo-Con/Agg, held March 14 -18 in Las Vegas.

ADB and EIB to help MahaMetro raise Rs 3,586 cr for Nagpur Metro phase-II

The first phase was funded by France’s AFD and KFW a German agency

John Deere Adds 6 Excavators to Mid-Size P-Tier Lineup

John Deere has completed its Performance Tiering, or P-Tier, lineup of mid-size excavators with the addition of the new 135, 210, 245, 250, 300 and 345 models.

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.

Bobcat reveals TL519, the smallest telehandler

Bobcat newest telehandler, the TL519, is set to officially launch at ConExpo-Con/Agg in March 2023.

Tata Motors bags order of 1000 buses from Haryana Roadways

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced that it has bagged a prestigious order of 1000 buses from Haryana Roadways.

Europe-India Day Symposium at Bauma Forum

During Bauma 2022, “Europe- India Day” was organised by the CECE, ICEMA and VDMA India on October 26, 2022.

Jennifer Rumsey named new CEO of Cummins

Jennifer Rumsey has been named President/CEO of Cummins, effective August 1. She replaces CEO Tom Linebarger. Rumsey currently serves as president and COO of the engine maker.

CNH Industrial pledges educational support to underprivileged students in India

CNH Industrial has further expanded its CSR initiatives to support the education of socio-economically disadvantaged students with three projects in India.

ACE secures 40 backhoe loader order from defence sector

Action Construction Equipment (ACE) announced that the company has been awarded a contract to supply 40 backhoe loaders to the Indian defence sector.

Deere, Wacker Neuson Ink Deal for Compact Excavators in North America

John Deere has announced a collaborative supply agreement with Wacker Neuson to produce and distribute compact excavators for the North American market.

Infra push for mini equipment

According to Arizton’s latest research report, India’s construction equipment market will grow at a CAGR of 8.9 per cent during 2022-2028. Mini excavators hold a decent share in the overall construction equipment industry.

ACE secures 40 backhoe loader order from defence sector

This order demonstrates its efforts under the 'Make in India' and 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiatives of the Government of India.

Elgi Equipments' March 2022 net sales at Rs 727.61 cr

Consolidated sales for the fourth quarter was Rs 728 crore as against Rs 611 crore in the corresponding quarter in 2020-21.

Opportunities for 45t class excavators are immense

Rahul Shorey National Head – Construction, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company.

Chamarajanagar to set up lithium-ion cells production unit

Chamarajanagar in Karnataka will set up a production unit of Lithium-ion cells and batteries, which will soon power the electric vehicle (EV) revolution across India.

Enhancing collaboration in construction machinery between Europe and India

CECE President Alexandre Marchetta and ICEMA President Dimitrov Krishnan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding extending the cooperation between the two continental organisations.

All eyes on Excon!

The year started with venues opening up slowly after a lull in the last two years. In line with the growth of the industry, the 11th edition of Excon—termed South Asia’s largest construction equipment (CE) and construction technology trade fair—will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from May 17-21.

CNH Industrial inaugurates technology centre in Gurugram

This strategic hub is an integral part of the company’s global R&D footprint focusing on product development and digital solutions.

Europe and India: Enhancing trade relations in construction machinery

CECE President Alexandre Marchetta and ICEMA President Dimitrov Krishnan have signed today

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.

Budget 2022: Increased capex outlay for infrastructure development to drive demand for CE

The industry also welcomed the government’s efforts to mitigate the financial challenges of the MSME sector.

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.

Tata Motors to increase prices of commercial vehicles from Jan 1

An increase in price in the range of 2.5%, will be implemented from 1st January 2022 and will be put into effect across segments – M&HCV, I&LCV, SCV and Bus, basis individual model and variant of the vehicle.

Tata Motors, Equitas SFB join hands for small CV customers

Tata Motors will leverage Equitas SFB’s strong network across the country, spanning 861 branches and 550+ CV customer touchpoints, to make these solutions accessible for customers.

Schaeffler wins Railsponsible Supplier Award 2021

Schaeffler, the world’s leading automotive and industrial supplier, has received the Railsponsible Supplier Award 2021 in the “Climate Change and Circular Economy” category for its 100 percent return service for axlebox bearings.

RBI supersedes board of Srei Infra and Srei Equipment Finance

The Reserve Bank of India on October 4 superseded the Board of Directors of Srei Infra and Srei Equipment Finance Limited, owing to governance concerns and defaults by SREI Group Companies.

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