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Cummins to showcase future emission-ready power solutions portfolio at Excon

Set to showcase next-generation, future emission-ready, Legend L10 and M15 engines

BPE inks 3 major int’l collaborations

BPE inks three major joint ventures, to become a major player in the S.E Asia

BPE collaborates with China and Vietnam for int’l projects

BPE collaborates with China and Vietnam for international projects

The demand for excavators & backhoe loaders will rise

Nischal Mehrotra, VP - Sales & marketing, Liugong India, speaks on the market in India for their products.

Bringing the CE industry together

As one of the largest trade shows for the construction machinery sector, bauma CONEXPO INDIA enjoys support from important policy influencers in the Central and State governments.

All eyes on bauma CONEXPO!

The ‘Future of Nation Building’ is the main theme at this edition as all industry stakeholders converge to make India’s dream of infra-led development a reality.

Mining opportunities!

Government’s thrust on coal mining is expected to significantly impact demand for mining equipment.

Franna hosts a successful first-ever Open Day in India

The participants got a closer look at the newly-launched Franna FR-17 Crane

Grundfos launches SCALA1 to redefine domestic water boosting in India

The SCALA1 is an all-in-one pressure booster with high-efficiency motor and hydraulics with low noise operation. It is easy to install and serves as an energy efficient solution to address pressure boosting challenges at home.

Cummins India profit at Rs 171 cr Q1 2021-22

• Total sales for the quarter at Rs 1,167 crore increased by 141% compared to the same quarter last year and declined by 5% compared to the preceding quarter.

Ajax Engg gears up for Atmanirbharta

Ajax Engineering, the world’s largest manufacturer of self-loading concrete mixers (SLCMs), has recently earmarked around Rs 100 crore for allotment of land in Bengaluru from Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) as well as for building a new manufacturing facility.

CNH Industrial certified as Great Place to Work

Great Place to Work®, the global authority in workplace culture assessment and recognition, has re-certified CNH Industrial (India) Pvt. Ltd. in its 2021 company ranking in India.

CNH Industrial certified as Great Place to Work for 2nd consecutive year

Great Place to Work®, the global authority in workplace culture assessment and recognition, has re-certified CNH Industrial (India) Pvt. Ltd. in its 2021 company ranking in India. This is the second consecutive year of certification for the Company.

Ajax Engg gears up for Atmanirbharta

The leading SLCM manufacturer says it is investing Rs 140 crore to help in its plan to diversify its construction to roads, railways, energy, and irrigation.

Tata Motors extends supporting measures to customers worldwide

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tata Motors has extended the warranty for its commercial vehicles customers worldwide.

1,000th truck-mounted concrete boom pump from Putzmeister India

Putzmeister is gearing up to deliver the 1,000th Putzmeister truck-mounted boom pump from its factory in Goa

Putzmeister delivers 1,000th truck-mounted concrete boom pump from Goa factory

Putzmeister is gearing up to deliver the 1,000th Putzmeister truck mounted boom pump from its factory in Goa, India this month.

Hyundai CE India appoints new VP

Hyundai Construction Equipment India announced appointment of Rajiv Chaturvedi as Vice President Sales, Marketing, After-Service and Parts. His scope extends to India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.

Port Infra Needs Facelift

Developing new ports and terminals and the revival of old infrastructure at major ports in the country are expected to open up new opportunities for port equipment companies.

Rajiv Chaturvedi joins Hyundai CE India as VP

Hyundai Construction Equipment India announced appointment of Rajiv Chaturvedi as Vice President Sales, Marketing, After-Service and Parts. His scope extends to India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.

CNH Industrial India ranked with 2020 Great Place to Work

Great Place to Work?, the global authority in workplace culture assessment and recognition, has certified CNH Industrial India in its 2020 company ranking in India.

Grundfos India appoints new General Manager

Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, announced the appointment of Saravanan Panneer Selvam as the General Manager of Grundfos India, with effect from September 1, 2019

Loads of Opportunities

With the construction activity picking up and mining operations reviving in India, new opportunities are knocking at the doors of the wheel loader market.

Delivering Performance

Putzmeister India recently rolled out the 5,000th stationary concrete pump from its factory in Verna, Goa.

We plan to double our capacity within two years

Incorporated in 1988, HD Wires began production in July 1994 and has stepped into its 25th year of operation this year. The company celebrated its remarkable 25 years on March 16, 2019.

Premium Transmission opens product development centre in Kolkata

Premium Transmission, one of the leading players in industrial gearboxes, geared motors and fluid coupling market of India, is strengthening its footprint in eastern part of the country by opening new product development centre in Kolkata.

bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018

The construction equipment expo - held in December 2018 in Delhi - scaled new heights even while participants expressed their apprehensions on the market scenario in 2019 owing to the upcoming elections.

JCB opens new dealership in Kathmandu

Presently, over 350 Livelink enabled JCB machines are successfully working in the country. The technology comes as an optional feature on JCB products.

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.

Ports of Opportunities

Capacity expansion plans at Indian ports is giving a renewed hope for port equipment players. Many port operators are acquiring new equipment as part of modernisation and expansion of handling capacities at these ports.

All women crew waves BKT flag on Mount Everest

An enthusiastic group of five women across India in association with Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT) scaled the Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) on June 4, 2018.

Force Motors, Rolls-Royce Power Systems form JV

Rolls-Royce Power Systems and Force Motors formed a new joint venture (JV) in which Force Motors will hold a 51 per cent and Rolls-Royce Power Systems a 49 per cent stake.

Volvo debuts ec210d IN NEPAL

Building on a strong tradition of fuel efficiency and productivity, the Volvo EC210D crawler excavator is now available in Nepal. This machine is equipped with a range of features to ensure a superior performance, shift after shift.

Nepal to use first TBM ever for Bheri Babai project

Nepal will welcome its first TBM ever this summer, a 5.06 m (16.6 ft) diameter double shield machine for the Bheri Babai Diversion Multi-purpose Project (BBDMP).

Hyundai sells 2,600 excavators in India in 2016

Hyundai Construction Equipment India sold about 2,600 units of excavators in India in 2016, recording a growth of 45 per cent over 2015. According to the company, its strengthened dealer networks, enhanced client support services, expanded localised products and improved product quality along with India?s economic growth over the past years enables it to achieve the sales growth.

Hyundai sells 2,600 excavators in India in 2016

Equipment insurance has huge demand in the current market scenario

CPM basically includes contractor?s construction equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, excavators, compressors, etc, due to an accident arising out of external perils. During dismantling and relocation from one place to the other, there is a possibility of the machines/equipment get damaged.

Aiming for New Heights

Sany has made its presence felt in Indian construction equipment market with its quality range of equipment. Be it excavators, cranes, or concrete equipment, Sany has created a niche market in India. In its 15 years of service to Indian market, Sany has become the market leader in crane business.

Mtandt Adds Innovative Products

The Mtandt Group endured its qualitative growth path in 2016, despite of weakness and volatility in exchange rates, markets and an uncertain global economy.

Caterpillar welcomes new TIPL management

Caterpillar hailed the completion of the transition to new management of one of its oldest dealers anywhere in the world, Tractors India Pvt Ltd (TIPL).

Customer in Focus

LiuGongs Pithampur plant, the first construction equipment (CE) manufacturing unit in India with 100 per cent FDI, is on track to become a leading manufacturer of CE in the country.

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.

We need policy for smooth movement of cranes across state borders

In India it is becoming a trend to opt for newer cranes because the selection parameters are stringent and green initiative consciousness with multi nationals

Crane Owners Association Meet

The announcement of new office bearers, unveiling new website of the association and felicitation of Ashwin Gandhi were the highlights of the third AGM. The third Annual General Meeting (AGM)of the Crane Owners Association of India (COAOI) was held on September 30, 2015 in Mumbai. The meeting started with the minutes of the last year?s Annual General Meeting and a recap of the major activities during the year.

Expanding horizons

Saeesh Nevrekar has been appointed as Director - Sales and Service for Terex Cranes in India. He is responsible for the sales and service of the mobile crane business for Terex in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal.

SDLG launches in Nepal

Shandong Lingong Machinery Co, Ltd (known as Lingong) has launched its range of SDLG-branded construction equipment

Auto-Electro-Mech Opens New Office at Kathmandu

Auto-Electro-Mech, the dealer of Terex Equipment has opened a new office at Kathmandu. According to Rajendra Mahatara of Auto-electro-Mech the objective is to enhance customer service through product and technical support to Terex customers. Terex as part of its expansion plans for India and SAARC region partnered with Auto Electro Mech, in 2012.

New Dealer for Volvo CE in Nepal

Explore Earthmoving, part of the Panchakanya Group, has been appointed as Volvo CE?s national dealer for Nepal in a move to strengthen sales and service support in the country. Panchakanya Group (PK Group) is one of Nepal?s leading industrial trading houses, with an annual turnover in excess of USD 40m.

We need policy for smooth movement of cranes across state borders

In India it is becoming a trend to opt for newer cranes because the selection parameters are stringent and green initiative consciousness with multi nationals and even some government organisations

Heavy equipment sales in Nepal up

The construction activities have gathered momentum and sales of heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoe loaders, rollers, cranes and bulldozers have gone up accordingly.

Engineered for Success

Concrete pumping at Putzmeister has come a long way since its founder Karl Schlecht designed a mortar machine in 1958 based on his diploma thesis at the University of Stuttgart.

The real challenge is logistics when procuring parts from vendors

At our Pune plant, we manufacture the Hamm range of soil compactors and tandem rollers. We will shortly start producing the Vogele pavers and the Kleemann range of crushing and screening plants, says P Ramesh, Managing Director and CEO, Wirtgen India.

Labour laws are still not conducive to Make in India

Implementation of labour reforms and policy reforms are fundamental for the success of the ?Make in India? campaign. Access to land, stable power supply and GST are all mandatory, says Wilfried Theissen, Managing Director, Putzmeister Concrete Machines.

Multiple taxation regime across states to be streamlined

The Central Government can support in overcoming some of the challenges by speedy implementation of a unified GST, greater investment outlay towards infrastructure development, especially in the off-highway sector, and more thrust in skill development through industry-ready educational programmes/vocational courses, says Abhijit Gupta, Managing Director, Case Construction Equipment India.

TIL Rolls out 100th Hyster

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

CASE strengthens dealer network

CASE Construction Equipment announced plans to strengthen its foothold in the South Asian market. CASE has already been holding a leadership position in Nepal for past eight years through its dealer Force Constructions and Associates,

Nepal Construction Expo to revive building sector

Nepal Construction Expo 2014 to be held in December at Bhrikuti Mandap will aim to promote the construction sector in Nepal. The Federation of Contractors? Associations of Nepal (FCAN) in alliance with Nepa Exhibitions and Equipment is organising the fair.

Focused leadership

As the Director for Regional Sales and Service?s Industrial Markets for South Asia, Sudhir Rege is responsible for the services business platform in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan through a robust distribution network and focused OEM segments

Heavy equipment sales up in Nepal

According to traders, sales of heavy equipment has grown significantly in the recent months in Nepal, as construction activities are picking up. Usually, construction activities pick up in the second half of the fiscal year after the awarding of contracts of development projects. According to the Department of Transport Management, 1,682 units of heavy equipment, including excavators, backhoe loaders, cranes and heavy trucks, were registered in the first eight months of the current fiscal year.

Gmmco opens second CCU yard

Gmmco inaugurated its second dedicated Cat-? Certified Used (CCU) yard at Hyderabad. Located in the heart of a mining and quarrying belt as well as in the midst of a plethora of construction and road-laying projects in the area, the CCU yard serves to take Gmmco?s CCU offerings closer to the customers of the region.

Consistent performer

Gurman Reen has been in the construction equipment industry for eight years working across multiple domains. He has done his BE in Production from PEC, Chandigarh followed by MBA in Marketing & Finance from Symbiosis, Pune. He is the recipient of multiple certifications including 6 Sigma Green Belt, Certified in CPS (Caterpillar Production System), and Certified Machine Sales Professional.

We expect a huge spurt in demand for construction equipment from Q4 2014.

Low downtime of the machine is a major factor under consideration while buying new equipment. We have a very strong and focused after sale service with a very efficient and trained service staff. We are also looking into new initiatives like SAP enable part support in all our design and mobile service, says Anil Bhatia, Director Sales and Marketing

Consolidating presence

India is a bright and emerging market, the company has decided to penetrate the market strategically and raise the flagship of Dixon Hose Fittings and Valves.

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.

Case offers a full line of premium quality construction equipment

The machines are designed incorporating the four main criteria for any product offered by Case like operator comfort, productivity, serviceability and low operating costs, says Anil Bhatia, Director - Sales and Marketing, Case New Holland Construction Equipment India.

VECV workshop and distribution centre in Nepal

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a Volvo group and Eicher Motors JV, inaugurated a modern, state-of-the-art workshop for Eicher branded trucks and buses in Kathmandu to provide after-sales support its rapidly growing customer base in Nepal.

Om Metals secures contract

The Ministry of Water Resources, Nepal awarded a Rs 54 crore project to Om Metals Infraprojects.

Concrete Equipment | Wilfried Theissen, MD, Putzmeister

As the pioneer of research and development in concrete pumping technology, Putzmeister offers the latest and most comprehensive range of concreting solutions. Putzmeister has achieved landmarks in both the vertical and horizontal pumping of concrete.This German giant is on a mission to change the construction scenario in India by making the construction sites more automated and mechanised

Tata Hitachi looks at Bengal

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company, a joint venture of Tata Motors and Hitachi Construction Machinery, is aiming to make its West Bengal plant an export hub for its cost effective construction equipment for developing markets across the globe. According to Mitsuhiro Tabei, Vice-President and Executive Officer of Hitachi Construction Machinery Company of Japan, currently the company is exporting around two per cent of its total production or around 300 units annually.

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

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,

Palfinger holds 70% share of Indian truck loader cranes market

Depending on the market demand, we are ready for more investment in terms of manufacturing facility expansion and manpower. India is seen as a prospective contender for setting up a dedicated manufacturing facility for knuckle boom cranes in the future, informs Subhmoy Ghosh, Managing Director, Palfinger India.

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