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Rise of Smart Factories

Collaborative robotics, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) promote safer and more productive work environments.

Tata Motors unveils facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion technologies

Tata Motors unveils facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion technologies

India urged to reform mineral exploration policies

Sumit Deb the outgoing President of the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) has called for comprehensive reforms to stimulate mineral exploration in India

Tata Motors launches technologically advanced range of gensets

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

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.

3i EXPO & Conference gets a rousing response from the manufacturing industry; IPF presents awards to 19 SMEs from across India

3i EXPO & Conference gets an arousing response from manufacturing industry; IPF presents awards to 19 SMEs from across India

Opportunities galore

The construction industry across the globe is anticipated to present significant opportunities for construction equipment.

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.

Tata Motors, CSC join hands to widen reach in rural India

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Common Service Centre Scheme (CSC) e-Governance Services India Limited, in a collaborative effort to bring Tata Motors commercial vehicles to rural customers, across India.

Tata Motors, CSC join hands to widen reach in rural India

Ministry of Electronics and IT’s wide network will enable ease in buying of commercial vehicles, under Digital India programme

Tata Motors partners with J&K Bank to bring attractive financing options for its customers

The partnership will enable easy commercial vehicle financing at competitive interest rates and extended loan tenure

Tata Motors bags order of 15 hydrogen-based fuel cell buses from Indian Oil

The buses will be used to evaluate the potential of developing hydrogen-based PEM fuel-cell technology in India

Tata Motors bags order of 115 ambulances from Gujarat govt

Tata Motors won the bid for the order under the Government e-Marketplace, and the vehicles are designed for patient transport as per AIS 125 Part 1. Tata Motors will phase-wise supply the remaining 90 ambulance shells, as per the contract.

Tata Motors, SBI join hands to offer financial solutions to CV customers

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has inked a three-year MoU with the State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s leading public sector bank, to offer unique financial assistance for the purchase of Tata Motors’ range of small and light commercial vehicles

Tata Motors unveils Ultra Sleek T-Series range of new-gen smart trucks

Available in three models – T.6, T.7 and T.9, the all-new Ultra Sleek range is available in varied deck lengths from 10 to 20 feet to adapt to all the required applications.

Komatsu aims for lead in hydrogen-powered mining trucks

Komatsu, Japan's top construction equipment maker, plans to develop hydrogen power as an alternative to diesel for heavy-duty mining dump trucks, in a first for the industry, Nikkei has learned. The company will start its hydrogen development programme in 2021 and aims to have the trucks ready for practical use by 2030.

Next stage of airport privatisation to begin in April

Next stage of airport privatisation to begin in April

New Avenues to Growth

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit market players adversely on the supply side, causing declining sales of undercarriage components.

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.

Atlas Copco India appoints new Managing Director

Atlas Copco India has appointed Frans Van Neikerk as the new Managing Director and Vice President India Holding, effective January 2020.

Atlas Copco India appoints new Managing Director

Atlas Copco India has appointed Frans Van Neikerk as the new Managing Director and Vice President India Holding, effective January 2020.

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

SCHADE bags order for harrow modification

The Australian mining company South32 has awarded SCHADE Lagertechnik GmbH an engineering order for a harrow modification, which became necessary after the alteration of the coal specification at the DMO (Douglas-Middelburg Optimization) coal mine in South Africa.

Schwing Stetter showcases 3 Made-in-India products at bauma

Schwing Stetter India showcased three of its key products at the bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany.

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.

Compact and Fuel-efficient

Three Liebherr R 920 crawler excavators have been working successfully in a South African mine.

Rolls-Royce delivers first Stage V MTU engines for Bell dump trucks

Bell Equipment, the international specialist for articulated dump trucks, recently received the first six Series 1000-1500 MTU engines from Rolls-Royce that meet the new EU Stage V emission standard.

Supporting PERFORMANCE

Two Liebherr R 976 crawler excavators are at the heart of production in South African coal mine achieving an output of 280 cu m per hour for 20 working hours a day.

Raimondi appoints ZLT Tower Cranes official agent of eight African countries

ZLT Tower Cranes Pty Ltd (ZLT Cranes) has been appointed as the official agent representing Raimondi Cranes across eight African countries from its base in Midrand, part of the Johannesburg municipality in South Africa.

Unique Greasing Solutions

Sanjay Tools & Accessories Pvt Ltd in association with GURTECH offers unique and patented greasing solutions.

Setting ground for FIFA 2022

At the end of the World Cup Russia 2018, another kicks off, at least for MB Crusher equipment, which is already at work in many construction sites in Qatar, for the construction of the FIFA 2022 World Cup stadiums.

Building homes with ease

Elevo Group South Africa, a leading Portuguese group in all engineering and construction sectors on a large and small scale, selected Carmix machines based on their reliability, efficiency and ease of use for an important project lasting approximately two years: the construction of 500 houses in Massingir, a small village in Mozambique, near the Kruger natural park.

Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan takes charge as CEO of Vedanta

Vedanta Resources Plc (Vedanta) announced the appointment of Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company with effect from August 31, 2018. He has also joined the company?s Board of Directors.

bauma CONEXPO AFRICA brings in new optimism

bauma CONEXPO AFRICA, the premier trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles in Africa has firmly established itself in the market following its third edition.

Going strong

An SDLG LG958L sold in February 2012 -the first SDLG wheel loader to be sold in Southern Africa - continues to front operations at a port-side bulk-handling facility in Durban, South Africa.

Terex| Finlay launches new model at customer open days event

Terex|Finlay hosted an international open day in Edinburgh, Scotland recently. The event was attended by dealers and end-user customers from North and South America, Europe, Russia, Japan and South Africa. In total over 350 dealers and customers visited the site over the two days.

Kiruna Wagon wins Swedish Steel Prize 2017

Kiruna Wagon from Sweden has won this year?s international Swedish Steel Prize. The prize is awarded for the company?s innovative wagon solution, the Helix Dumper. Kiruna Wagon has used high-strength steel to develop a highly durable and far more efficient wagon solution than other ore wagons on the market.?

Fermel in final round for Swedish Steel Prize 2017

For developing the Maverick range of dedicated light duty vehicles (LDV) for mining, which provide maintenance, repair and lifecycle advantages never before seen on the market, Fermel has been named a finalist for the Swedish Steel Prize 2017.

Technology for Africa

Wirtgen supplies sophisticated and practical technologies that are designed for extreme working conditions.

CLT plans open house and crane launch in South Africa

Grove Dealer Crane Load Technology (CLT) has expanded its plans to connect with customers and feature the newest Grove all-terrain cranes in South Africa. On January 27, the company will host a handover ceremony to celebrate the delivery of a Grove GMK5250L to a company that is one of the world?s largest diamond miners and is currently working a mine in Botswana. After the ceremony, the crane will drive directly to the mine.

CLT to feature Grove cranes in South Africa

Grove dealer Crane Load Technology (CLT) will host an open house at its Johannesburg location on January 27, 2017, to launch the 100 t capacity Grove GMK4100L-1 in South Africa.

Registrations for Bauma Conexpo Africa open

The preparations for the upcoming Bauma Conexpo Africa, being held from March 13-16, 2018 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC), have begun. Interested companies can download the application documents from www.bcafrica.com/trade-fair/exhibitors/booking-stands/application-documents/index.html.

CLT to feature Grove cranes at open house in South Africa

Grove dealer Crane Load Technology (CLT) will host an open house at its Johannesburg location on January 27, 2017, to launch the 100 t capacity Grove GMK4100L-1 in South Africa. The event is open to all and will also feature a 250 t capacity Grove GMK5250L.

GST and Logistics

GST is not a one-shot panacea for all ailments of logistics sector. Areef Patel elaborates on GST and its role in logistics. Areef Patel elaborates on GST and its role in logistics.

Wacker Neuson?s revenue up in Q2

Wacker Neuson Group?s revenue for the second quarter of 2016 (Q2 2016) stood at EUR 381.4 million, almost equal to the record figure reported the previous year (EUR 382.1 million).

CTT Showcases Strengths of CIS

In spite of the difficult economic situation in Russia, CTT 2016 has brought good results. The 17th international specialised exhibition Construction Equipment & Technologies/CTT took place from May 31 to June 4, 2016 at IEC Crocus Expo, Moscow.

Kalmar delivers largest-ever reachstacker order to S. Africa

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has completed the delivery of the largest supply of mobile equipment in Africa and one of the biggest reachstackers order globally for Shumani Industrial Equipment, official dealer of the Goscor Group of Companies in South Africa.

Argentinean power plant operator opts for TPS crane

The Argentinian power plant operator AES Argentina Generacion S.A. (AES) has ordered a Terex Gottwald Model 2 portal harbour crane in the G HSK 2224 variant from Terex Port Solutions. From the end of 2016, AES will use the cargo handling machine in its 1,540 MW power plant in San Nicol?s de los Arroyos to unload coal imported from Colombia and South Africa.

Large Miners Forward

While the global mining industry is on the decline, India is witnessing a reverse trend. Many international mining equipment manufacturers are showcasing their products at BAUMA 2016, Germany, in a big way, at a time when Coal India

Imposition of anti-dumping duty have least impact

Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) said that the impact of the imposition of anti dumping duty on cold rolled (CR)

CE Hydraulic Cylinders - Bright Future Ahead

On ground demand of construction equipment (CE) spurs the requirement of hydraulic cylinders for various essential applications by the OEMs. EQUIPMENT INDIA zeroes in on this segment to develop granular market insights.

We follow Komatsu global engineering standards across all our facilities

We differentiate with others by Komatsu Way (K-Way) in developing vendors skills, training customer on safety operation, continuous improvement concept on productivity

Application Specific, Purpose Built

One of the world leaders in off-highway tyres, ATG is all set to storm the Indian market. Alliance Tire Group (ATG) is a global conglomerate in the off-highway tyres

Bauma Conexpo Africa concludes with a positive note

Bauma Conexpo Africa, which took place from September 15 to 18, 2015 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre

Conexpo Africa to feature supporting programme

A supporting programme will be introduced for the first time at the forthcoming Bauma Conexpo Africa, to be held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre

Spanish Quest for Reconstruction

During a short tour of Spain, Shankar Srivastava finds the Spanish quest for reconstruction. ANMOPYC, the Spanish Manufacturers Association of construction, Mining and Recycling Equipment

Sandvik Secures Major Mining Systems Order in South Africa

Sandvik Mining has been awarded a major materials handling contract to South Africa. The value of the contract exceeds 600 million SEK and was booked in the second quarter of 2015. It will be executed and contribute to Sandvik Mining's business for the period of the years 2015 until 2017.

Scania to Invest Rs 200 Crores in India

Swedish truck and bus maker expects to double its manufacturing capacity in India by investing Rs 200 crore in the next couple of years. The company also plans to export their products to South Africa, South East Asian and Middle East countries, from India.

US CE exports drop in 2014

According to American Equipment Distributors Association, citing US Department of Commerce data, exports of the US made construction equipment ended 2014 with a 13.2 per cent drop compared to 2013, with a total $17.26 billion shipped to global markets.

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.

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.

For India, the risks and rewards are great

Looking at the infrastructure industry, a main driver behind construction equipment, India is ranked 7th in terms of risk vs reward, says Benjamin Duyck, Market Intelligence Analyst, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

Showcasing Mining Opportunities

The IMME 2014 is poised to showcase the best-in-class equipment, technology and services for the mining industry.

CP adds new dealer

Chicago Pneumatic (CP) has appointed BMI Group headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, as its authorised dealer to support its expansion in the region.

Powered for the long haul

Commercial vehicle OEMs - domestic and global - have pumped in investments, augmented capacities, launched global platform strategies, enhanced touch points, and stressed on soft solutions to suit the demands of emerging markets.

The strategic leader

Sanjeev Ranjan is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of International Copper Association India (ICAI) since April 2011. He is also fulfilling the role of Sub-Regional Director of West Asia. ICAI is part of the worldwide network of copper promotion centres of the International Copper Association (ICA).

Bauma Conexpo Africa Moves to Johannesburg

The 2015 edition of Bauma Conexpo Africa scheduled from 15 to 18 September will be held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC). The set-up at JEC meets the logistical and infrastructural requirements of huge construction machinery and mining machines trade fair such as Bauma Conexpo Africa.

Gates Shoppe Inaugurated

Gates Shoppe, inaugurated recently by Gates India, will serve as a great platform to interact with end-users to understand their requirement and serve them fully. Gates India, a premier hose assembly company, announced the inauguration of its first 'Gates Shoppe' in Faridabad, Haryana.

India to be major mfg hub for JCB

JCB is set to expand its excavator portfolio in India to cater to the domestic and export market. The company is adding manufacturing capability with a view to making India a major manufacturing hub for fully-built equipment, engines and parts. India has emerged as a strategic location for the potential it holds, as well as to serve markets such as South Africa and Malaysia, said Anthony Bamford, Chairman of JCB.

Our USP is service. That's what gives us an edge

Within two years, we have reached a turnover of Rs 4.5 crore and our target is Rs 10 crore for next year. Also, we are trying to reach each and every industry that is looking for a better service option

We are committed to supporting more customers and agri-business sector in India.

New Holland, a world leading agricultural equipment brand and a part of CNH Industrial after the recent merger of CNH Global and Fiat Industrial, offers the widest range of tractors and farm machinery to suit the needs of every farmer and contractor. It is one of the most awarded brands for ground-breaking and accessible technology which improves farming efficiency and productivity. Its local base, New Holland Fiat India (NHFI), currently offers technologically superior range of 32 HP to 90 HP t

Tata Motors will continue to develop new products and upgrade its existing ones.

At Tata Motors, we strive to enhance our customers? experience, offering the unmatched benefit of a Tata truck, with best lifecycle cost, longer service runs and enhanced levels of driver comfort, resulting in best-in-class profitability and lowest payback period for operators, says Vinod Sahay, Head (Sales and Marketing), Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors. Excerpts of the interview.

Optimistic About 2014

The German construction equipment and building material machinery industry is in an optimistic mood as incoming orders are currently up by seven per cent.Compared to the previous year, turnover of the German construction equipment and building material machinery industry declined slightly in 2013 by six per cent to the current figure of ?11.7 billion. Nevertheless, the industry is entering 2014 in an optimistic mood. Incoming orders for construction equipment are currently up by seven per ce

Concrete moves

Despite the Rs 2,500-crore concrete equipment industry registered nearly 40 per cent fall in the market and is under severe pressure, there is tremendous growth opportunities in the long term.

We have the best products, the best services and of course, the best quality

Putzmeister has been in India for more than seven years and we are here to stay. We are committed to India, its people, its future and we are continuously developing new products for our valuable customers

Terex straddle carriers in demand

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) received several orders for diesel-electric powered Terex? straddle carriers from leading container terminal operators. This strengthens the company?s position as one of the leading suppliers in this product segment.

We have to prepare for the future.

We have a Special Interest Group (SIG) in construction and heavy engineering and one of the group?s focus is on talent development, says Samir Yajnik, President - Sales and COO, Asia Pacific, Tata Technologies. Excerpts from the interview.

SPP Pumps celebrates decade with KBL

Kirloskar Brothers (KBL) celebrated a historic decade with SPP Pumps UK. It was ten years ago on 7 November 2003 that KBL acquired SPP Pumps. Prior to the acquisition, the two companies had traded for almost four decades. The celebration was attended by the entire staff of SPP Pumps and other stakeholders. Today SPP operates out of two sites in the UK, with an office based in the city of Reading and the manufacturing facility based in Coleford, Gloucestershire.

India - major mfg hub for JCB excavators

UK-based construction equipment maker JC Bamford Excavators Ltd is set to expand its product portfolio in India to cater to the domestic and export market. The company is adding manufacturing capability with a view to making India a major manufacturing hub for fully-built equipment, engines and parts.

Tata Motors in South Africa

Tata Motors showcased Tata Prima KL3TXF 6X4 truck tractor and Tata Ultra 812 truck, along with its range of passenger vehicles at the Johannesburg International Motor Show 2013. The Tata Prima KL3TXF 6X4 truck tractor is fitted with the latest gearbox model (FO-18E318B) of Eaton.

Powerscreens newly painted machines at bauma Africa

Powerscreen exhibited the Trakpactor 320 impact crusher, Warrior 2400 screen and Warrior 800 screen at the inaugural bauma Africa in conjunction with South African Distributor ELB Equipment in Johannesburg, South Africa

Terex Finlay sales initiative in SA

South Africa?s Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Terex Finlay is strengthening its position in South Africa. The minister said the company, a global leader in tracked mobile materials processing equipment, has located two key sales and technical support staff in Johannesburg, to support a newly appointed distributor for the region.

Linden Comansa at bauma Africa

Linden Comansa has closed the first edition of the Bauma Africa tradeshow with a good feeling. "The quality and quantity of the visitors have been better than expected, and we have made many new contacts with African companies and contractors.

Bell launches 60 tonne ADT

Bell Equipment has launched its largest ever articulated dump truck (ADT), the 60.9 tonne capacity B60 concept model at the bauma Africa exhibition in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company also showcased a new ADT ejector body for its flagship 50.8 tonne B50D ADT

2nd Bauma Africa confirmed

After the success of inaugural bauma Asfrica, Elaine Crewe, CEO, Messe Mnnchen International (MMI) South Africa, confirmed plans for a second show in 2015. When MMI first announced plans to introduce a new exhibition, it was hoped that around 200 exhibitors would take part using 20,000 sq m of exhibition space.

Casual attitude of States is hurting mining sector: FIMI

Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) has stated that the casual attitude of State governments towards the mining sector is hurting the industry. FIMI said that about 65,000 applications are pending in states related to reconnaissance permit, prospecting license and mining leases.

Linden Comansa to exhibit at Bauma Africa

Linden Comansa and its South African dealer Tower Crane Services will co-exhibit together at the upcoming Bauma Africa. This tradeshow will take place at Johannesburg's Gallagher Convention Centre from September 18 to 21 and will attract many visitors from the entire continent.

IL&FS may subscribe to rights issue of Resource Generation

The proposed rights issue of Resource Generation in its South African coal mining project Boikarabelo mine would be subscribed by IL&FS Energy Development Co along with its partner, reports indicate. If existing investors don?t show much interest in the issue, IL&FS Energy, along with two other investors, committed to acquire up to 80 percent of the issue or any shortfall

Trade fair expert

Bhupinder Singh has been named as an additional Deputy CEO of MMI India, a subsidiary of Messe Mnnchen International. The experienced trade fair expert will support Managing Director Darryl Dasilva (CEO) and Thomas L?ffler, Deputy CEO.

GMR divests mining assets in South Africa

GMR Infrastructure is divesting its two major coal-mining assets in South Africa, which it holds through a joint venture with Homeland Energy Group. However, sources said there will not be much inflow into GMR's reserves from this sale. GMR Energy, a subsidiary of GMR Infra, holds 55.84 per cent stake in Homeland Energy Group, a Toronto-listed company which owns Kendal mines (operational) and partially-explored Eloff mines in South Africa through its subsidiary Homeland Mining and Energy.

GMR divests mining assets in South Africa

GMR Infrastructure is divesting its two major coal-mining assets in South Africa, which it holds through a joint venture with Homeland Energy Group. However, sources said there will not be much inflow into GMR's reserves from this sale. GMR Energy, a subsidiary of GMR Infra, holds 55.84 per cent stake in Homeland Energy Group, a Toronto-listed company which owns Kendal mines (operational) and partially-explored Eloff mines in South Africa through its subsidiary Homeland Mining and Energy.

bauma Africa now expanded to 50,000 sq m

Bauma Africa is continuing to expand. Instead of the originally pla?nned 200 exhibitors, the premiere of bauma Africa (18-21 September, 2013) is now expecting to host around 400 exhibitors.

India is a strategic market for Sandvik Mining

Sandvik Mining is a leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solution for the mining industry. At Sandvik Mining, our entire focus and strategy revolves around safety, productivity and reliability, says Soumitra Banerjee, President, Sandvik Mining, India.

bC India affords excellent opportunity for UK manufacturers to access Indian market

The CEA aims to assist its OEM members by exposing them to users and distributors in India and UK component member companies, by introducing them to manufacturers in India looking to expand their supply chain and identify gaps in domestic production, says Joanna Oliver MBE, Director of Global Programmes, Con?struction Equipment Association, CEA, (UK)

New MD for PERI Qatar

PERI has appointed Craig Barkley as Managing Director for its Qatar subsidiary. Craig began his career in 1982, working in Waco International?s South African and United States engineering departments. In 1997 he joined PERI?s South African distributor, where he became Sales and Marketing Director before joining PERI GmbH as Regional Manager for South East Asia in 2008.

bC India succeeds in attracting top decision-makers

Despite the challenging situation in the construction machinery industry, A BAUMA CONEXPO SHOW - bC India impressively strengthened its position in the Indian market. More than 28,000 professional visitors attended the show, which took place at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai from February 5 to 8, 2013.

More space for bauma Africa

The exhibition space at the first bauma Africa, to be held from September 18 to 21, 2013, Gallagher Convention Center, Midrand Johannesburg, South Africa, is being increased to 35,000 sq m. This is almost double the originally planned figure of 20,000 sq m.The reason for this early increase is the considerable amount of space which exhibitors have requested from the organiser, MMI South Africa. Industry giants such as Bauer, Bell, ELB Equipment, Goscor Group, Hyundai, Herrenknecht, LiuGong

MB crusher bucket

MB products are being used for important construction in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup. It's a Brazilian challenge for the Italian company MB, leader in the earthmoving and construction industry: its products have been in use for several months at various sites across the country

Aggreko power for SA, Mozambique

Aggreko, along with its joint-venture partner Shanduka Group, has officially opened and delivered power from its 107.5 MW interim gas-fired power plant at Gigawatt Park in Ressano Garcia, Mozambique.

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