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Tyres are integral to any OTR equipment design

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

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.

Soon there will be a trend of electrification in CE

Shyam Gyanani, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Trident International, speaks on the company’s offerings for the mining segment, and the USPs of these products.

Towards a “Greener Future” together

Developing businesses are treating “sustainability” as the crucial goal of their method and operations to escalate growth and to compete in the global market.

Sooner there will be a trend of electrification in construction equipment

Shyam Gyanani, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Trident International, speaks on the company’s offerings for the mining segment, and the USPs of these products

Despite the Covid threats, we expanded by more than 20%

Biman Banerjee, Senior Manager, Branded Sales, Mallcom India, speaks on tackling the competition from Chinese companies

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.

Volvo machines drive safe and profitable operation at Indonesian nickel mine

At the Weda Bay Nickel Project in Central Halmahera, Indonesia, a fleet of Volvo articulated haulers and excavators are offering excellent stability on soft ground

Market to bounce back

The Covid-19 pandemic has hugely impacted the global air compressor market in a negative way. However, the market is expected to recover by Q1/Q2 of 2023.

Rolls-Royce expands MTU power generation footprint in Mankato

Rolls-Royce has announced a $13.9m investment in its Power Systems business unit for the addition of a new research and development building and multi-phase expansion of its MTU power generation manufacturing facility in Mankato, Minnesota, USA.

Energy efficiency will be the driving force in the future: Rajesh Premchandran

More than 95 per cent of ELGi’s portable air compressors are powering drilling operations. Rajesh Premchandran, Director – ISAAME (India, South Asia, Africa and Middle-East), Elgi Equipments, shares more.

Zoomlion unveils high-end mortar production units at CIIE

Zoomlion?s high-end equipment manufacturing subsidiaries m-tec, the world?s leading dry mortar technology and equipment supplier from Germany, and CIFA, an Italy-based manufacturer of concrete machinery, are debuting three localised products, the Duo-mix connect mixing pump, MR mixer, and shotcrete machine at the China International Import Expo (CIIE).

India is going to be a new market in 2019

Finding the Indian market challenging, Michael Brookshaw, Global Distributor Manager, Keestrack sheds light on the current market scenario, company's growth and strategy.

Freudenberg invests Rs 2.10 bn in Chennai unit

The Germany-based global technology group Freudenberg is investing Rs 2.10 billion in its greenfield production unit near Chennai to manufacture sealing products for automotive and other sectors.

Fayat Group to buy Dynapac from Atlas Copco

Fayat Group has agreed to buy Dynapac, the road construction equipment division of Atlas Copco. Dynapac manufactures soil and asphalt rollers, pavers and planers. According to the agreement, the acquisition includes Dynapac?s sales and service operations in 37 countries and production units in Sweden, Germany, Brazil, India and China.

Fayat Group to buy Dynapac

Fayat Group has agreed to buy Dynapac, the road construction equipment division of Atlas Copco. Dynapac manufactures soil and asphalt rollers, pavers and planers.

Atlas Copco plans to divest road construction equipment business

The Board of Directors of Atlas Copco AB has decided to divest the Road Construction Equipment division. With the divestment, Atlas Copco aims to find a better owner for the business. The Road Construction Equipment division, part of the Construction Technique business area, manufactures rollers for asphalt and soil applications, planers and pavers

Our tower cranes are 100 per cent locally sourced and manufactured

We mainly focus on brand building. This is an opportunity for our customers to come and meet us and see the products on display. This year, we launched a crane at the event in two variations: 6 tonne and 9 tonne. It is completely localised, positioning us well in the market.

The Tyre Game

The new plant at Bhuj is a result of BKT?s ambitious vision to become a global leader in off-highway tyres. If the off-highway tyre market was a chess game, BKT would be preparing to checkmate the same to claim its place as a global leader.

Path Breakers

The upcoming and ongoing infrastructure development projects and expansion projects, along with the increased mining activities, have driven the growth of rock breakers.

Cable Assembly Parts

P R Fasteners offers a diverse range of cable assembly parts to its clients, which are widely used in two-wheeler clutch and break assembly. The company?s well-maintained production unit enables it to meet the specific requirements of its global clients.

Elematic opens new unit

Elematic offers the latest technology and related services for the production of precast concrete elements for building construction. The technology covers production of precast walls and floors as well as frames and foundations.

Empowering Customers with Organised Approach

Two decades ago, India opened its doors for multinational automobile companies allowing them to penetrate the market, modernise the Indian transportation picture and make it beneficial for the end-users.

Rising with a Holistic Approach

With a vision to become a global leader in off-highway tyre solutions, BKT has a three-fold strategy of expanding its reach. BKT (Balkrishna Industries Ltd), the off-highway tyre manufacturer which has been in the business for 27 years

Automotive Leaf Springs

Kumar Styrene Packaging offers a range of Automotive Leaf Springs. Manufactured at the company?s well-equipped production unit

Kobelco Cranes signs MoU

Kobelco Cranes India, the Indian arm of the Japanese crane manufacturer Kobelco Cranes, signed a memorandum of understanding for expanding the existing production unit at Sri City.

Kobelco Cranes signs MoU

Kobelco Cranes India, the Indian arm of the Japanese crane manufacturer Kobelco Cranes signed a memorandum of understanding for expanding the existing production unit at Sri City.

JCB to produce compaction units from Pune plant

The UK-based construction equipment maker JCB will relocate its compaction equipment production unit to India. The move is aimed at strengthening the company's foothold in emerging markets. According to the company, JCB has decided that, by the end of June 2014, production of all VM compactors and two larger VM tandem rollers will relocate to JCB?s factory in Pune.

NHAI needs to look into obtaining the necessary land clearances before awarding projects

The North-Eastern region is a major focus area with plans in place by the authorities and quick turnaround time for awarding projects. Today, demand for equipment is also increasing gradually from this part of India, says Prantik Saha, Marketing Manager - Road Construction Equipment, Atlas Copco. Excerpts of the interview.

Sandvik Group to optimise supply chain

The Sandvik Group?s supply chain is to be optimised, reducing the number of production units from the current 150 to 125 over the next three to four years. The initial phase aimed at optimising the supply chain affects about ten production units, predominantly in Europe.

The demand for TBMs has been consistently increasing.

In the first project for the Delhi Metro they used only two tunnel boring machines (TBMs), whereas in Phase 3, there are around 25 boring machines on the job, says Kapil Bhatti, Managing Director, Robbins Tunneling and Trenchless Technology India. Excerpts from the interview.

MMD India unit in Sri City

MMD (India) a subsidiary of the UK-based MMD Mining Machinery Developments, has laid the foundation stone for its new production unit at Sri City. To start with, MMD will invest about Rs 100 crore in this project. It is expected to be commissioned by October next year

MMD India to invest Rs 100 cr in AP's Sri City

MMD Mining Machinery Developments in the United Kingdom has laid the foundation stone for its new production unit at Sri City Special Economic Zone in Andhra Pradesh. The company's Indian subsidiary MMD (India) to handle the production unit. The company will initially invest Rs 100 crore in this project and will offer employment to 200 people.

India is a strategic country for France

The objectives for Ubifrance in India for 2013 is clear: to accompany a total of 350 new French SMEs to do business in India in all four main sectors, agro business, infra?structure transport industry, identification and technology and health and consumer goods sector, says Sophie Clavelier, Head of Infrastructure, Transport, Industry Department, French Trade Commission, Consulate General of France, Bangalore.

Atlas Copco hydraulic breakers rule the world

We have already launched rig- mounted hydraulic bucket crushers recently and expect good results from the quarry and road construction segment, says Vikas Sawhney, Business Line Manager ? Construction Tools, Atlas Copco (India).

Big Crane Deal for Konecranes

WMI Konecranes bags an order from JSW Steel worth Rs 58 crore. WMI Konecranes has bagged the order to supply total 21 heavy-duty cranes to JSW steel worth Rs 58 crore.

Raex Solid Steel

Thanks to Raex wear-resistant steel, customers can make products that are significantly lighter and have better abrasion resistant properties than traditional structures. The Raex steels of Ruukki have been made for the most demanding of conditions, where steel structures are exposed to high abrasive wear and surface pressure.

India is a key market for Kamaz

The latest trends show a growing demand for heavy trucks, including multi-axle trucks. This market segment is expected to grow exponentially and it is exactly this segment where we offer the customers high-powered, but affordable trucks, says Denis E Trifonoff, Chief Executive Officer, Kamaz Vectra Motors.

Strengthening Bonds

After a series of success stories in Russia and other developed countries across the world, the Chetra Group rivets its focus in India and declares its ambitious plans of setting up a production unit here.

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