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Entering an era of transformation
Off-the-road tyre manufacturers and suppliers are facing brand-new difficulties as a result of technological advancements and evolving end-user needs that are pushing the market into uncharted terrain.
Sany Bharat swoons crowd at bauma CONEXPO
Launched new product line specially designed to suit Indian requirements
Bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2023 - Highlights
The trade fair for construction equipment industry garners excitement!
On The Roll
The OTR tyre market is forecasted to reach 15 million units by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 9.05 per cent in volume terms.
Electric mobility is the segment we focus on most
Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.
We are trying to scan India For our global model
Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.
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.
Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler
An LH 60 M Port Litronic was recently handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG in Brienz, Switzerland. The Liebherr material handler is specially designed for the economical handling of bulk goods and general cargo.
Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler
An LH 60 M Port Litronic was recently handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG in Brienz, Switzerland. The Liebherr material handler is specially designed for the economical handling of bulk goods and general cargo.
Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler
LH 60 M Port Litronic machine handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG.
Prioritising ports
The modernisation of ports is a prerequisite. The various policy measures announced in the sector are expected to increase investor confidence in the sector which in turn will translate into great opportunities for growth in the port equipment market.
Budget spurs order books
The Budget 2021 has won the approval of its utmost critics with most giving it a thumbs up. Infrastructure is the mantra for 2021-22 as the Finance Minister proposed to significantly enhance capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 trillion in the next fiscal, besides creating institutional structures and giving a big thrust to monetising assets to achieve the goals of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), which was launched in December 2019 with around 6,835 projects.
Braving challenges
With this March marking the closure of another financial year in the country, the world economy is reeling under a host of issues ranging from the slowdown that hit the market for more than a year to the coronavirus scare.
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.
Kalmar contributes to better cargo handling practices
Sustainable, eco-efficient and environment-friendly logistic solutions will be the future of the ports and logistics industry.
The year of construction technology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 2, 2019 declared April 2019-March 2020 as the Construction-Technology year and stressed on the use of advanced technology to meet the increasing demand of affordable housing and provision of Housing for All by 2022.
Handling methods need to be upgraded at Indian ports
Kalmar has been pioneer in many path-breaking technologies in port handling solutions. Praveen Waychal, Director - Solution Sales, India Region, Cargotec India, elaborates on the Indian port scenario and the latest container handling solutions.
Good transshipment facilities will drive port sector growth
In spite of the vast coastline and more port facilities across the coastline, India is still lagging behind many ports in the region in cargo handling efficiency. Anil Bhatia, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, TIL, elaborates on the market scenario and outlook.
Gaining Momentum
Ports sector in India is gaining momentum with steadily growing cargo traffic and the expansions progressing at various ports. Development of new ports add to this momentum. Port equipment players are looking at this trend positively.
Equipment Pulse
With the construction equipment market is on a growth path, Equipment India explores the market scenario of construction equipment and allied products and services.
"Customers NOW prefer higher capacity equipment"
With the impending revival of infrastructure sector and the government's definitive focus on growth, sales are expected to rise in the coming days.
Port of call
Cargo traffic at Indian ports is gradually growing. Containerisation and palletisation of cargo is on the rise, though there is still far more to go for us to have a sizeable share of containerised and palletised cargo in the global market.
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.
Konecranes signs service pact with MPET
Konecranes has recently signed a major service agreement with MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET), the single largest container terminal in Europe.
More engines of growth needed
Off-Highway Research reports a turnaround in the global construction equipment (CE) market, which is expected to grow 16 per cent this year.
Safety has been the key in our products and services
Our company supplies various types of loaded and empty container handling cranes and industrial heavy duty forklifts of 10 tonne and above. The steady growth in container volumes has allowed us to make investments in this sector to meet the growing demand of container handling equipment and heavy duty forklifts.
We plan to launch jib cranes in India
Sanjay Saxena, Vice President, Heavy Equipment Business Unit, Sany Heavy Industry India Pvt Ltd, elaborates on the company's presence in Indian market and future plans.
On a Brighter Note
The government's increased focus on port infrastructure and through budget and Sagar Mala programme has opened new growth avenues for port equipment industry and is looking forward to a brighter future in India.
Puncture-proof Tyres for Severe-Duty Applications
Tyres are the only connect between the vehicle and the terrain hence ensuring that tyres are reliable, safe, performance worthy any time and every time, is critical specially for severe duty applications such as construction, industrial plant, mining, recycling, scrap handling etc.
Konecranes delivers 3,000th Noell Straddle Carrier to Antwerp
Konecranes delivered its 3,000th Noell straddle carrier to Antwerp. The milestone machine has now been put into operation at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) in Antwerp, Belgium.
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.
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.
Aiming at a Significant Market Share
Camso is looking at India as very important market with potential to become the world?s largest equipment manufacturing hub in the years to come. Rajesh Bagrecha elaborates on the company?s views on the Indian OTR market.
A Healthy Outlook
Increasing investments and cargo traffic point to a healthy outlook for India?s ports sector. Cargo traffic, which was 976 million metric tonne (mmt) in 2012, is expected to reach 1,758 mmt by 2017.
Gaining Momentum
A renewed thrust on coal mining, coupled with plans to implement more projects in various infrastructure segments at a faster pace has rekindled the growth prospects of tyre industry in India. Major tyre manufacturers are busy introducing innovative products and scaling up volume to meet the expected demand in the future.
We are a reliable sourcing partner to port industry customers
AR Crystal tech-Solutions is formed by experienced people from port, marine and logistics sector. From a humble beginning, we are supporting more than 100 customers related to port industry.
We plan to increase our capacity of radials to 30,000 tpa.
The demand for bigger size radials in mining sector is increasing. As the capacity of the machine is growing, the tyre size is also growing and Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT) the leading radials manufacturer in OTR segment-is gearing up to introduce bigger size radials in future. Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, BKT, shares his views on the market trends in radials with Sudheer Vathiyath. Excerpts of the interview.
Sany to strengthen presence
Sany is planning to invest in Indian market in terms of strengthening manpower, dealer network, and also introducing more product lines.
Huge surge on the horizon
There is going to be huge surge in the demand for material handling equipment at Indian ports, for both bulk and container handling. Also, containerisation as a medium of trade will grow steadily to the levels of developed countries;
Konecranes has more than a hundred patents on crane technology
Our aim is to strengthen our infrastructure, sales and service support to customers. At present, we have good customer references in India and we are focusing on providing complete lifting solution to customers rather than just providing equipment,
In crushers, we want to be amongst the top three in the world
We have forayed into surface mining and coal related equipment, and we are very much on target in terms of the port equipment that we will launch shortly. We will definitely get into ship unloading and loading. We will also go into higher value products, says Abhijeet Pai, Managing Director, Puzzolana Fabricators. Excerpts from the interview.
Terex introduces port solutions
Terex Corporation is introducing Terex Port Solutions at TOC in Antwerp. As part of the Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions segment of the company, this group will unite Terex
Terex introduces port solutions
Terex Corporation is introducing Terex Port Solutions at TOC in Antwerp. As part of the Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions segment of the company, this group will unite
Terex eyes port solutions for Gujarat
Terex India has set its focus on material handling and port solutions for Gujarat ports. The company is likely to initiate talks with port operators in Gujarat to supply large to small sized cranes for applications in port operations.
Our aim is to develop a handling capacity of 180 MMTPA by 2020
We intend to invest in berths and equipment at both these locations, to increase our capacity to around 60 MMTPA. These investments would be not only in equipment for bulk handling
We make safe, reliable, cost-effective, higher productivity equipment
There is going to be huge surge in demand for material handling equipment at Indian ports ? for both bulk and container handling. Also, containerisation as a medium of trade will grow steadily to the levels of developed countries.
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,
Ports of Call
The statistics are impressive. Indian ports are expected to handle one billion tonne of cargo in 2011-12, two billion tonne by 2016-17 and 2.4 billion tonne by 2019-20.
TIL Inaugurates New Plant
TIL will roll out crushing and screening products for aggregate and mining applications under licence from Astec Aggregate and Mining Group, apart from hot mix asphalt plant, from the new facility.
Terex Cranes delivers 10 RTGs
Terex Cranes delivered ten rubber tyred gantry cranes (RTGs), ordered by COSCO Pacific and Xiamen Haicang Investment Company, to operate in the Xiamen Ocean Gate Container Terminal Co based in Xiamen, China.The cranes were ordered as part of a larger 20 units RTG for Phase 1 port terminal contract, to serve the increasing TEU volumes in Xiamen area generated by the rapid development of China?s booming economy.
We will be investing in new product lines and aim to cross the $500-mn turnover mark by 2015
In a significant strategic decision, Terex Corp has recently acquired Demag Cranes, world?s leading German manufacturer of all kinds of cranes, for nearly $1.5 billion.
TIL registers 28% growth
TIL reported its financial results for the first quarter ended 30 June 2011. On a consolidated basis, TIL (including Indian and overseas subsidiaries) reported a net sales including operating income of Rs 352.44 crore for the first quarter of FY 2011-12 vis-?-vis Rs 274.7 crore during corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, registering a growth of 28 per cent.
Terex Cranes delivers container handlers
Terex Cranes announced the delivery of its first two Terex? FDC 18K6 empty container handler units to Hipercon Terminais de Carga, Santos Port, Brazil, one of the leading logistics companies.