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Smart-Tech in Cement!

An invigorating discussion amongst industry experts, on digital transformation, sustainability and cybersecurity, threw interesting insights.

Empowering a Future-Ready Workforce

Propel Industries’ core strategy is commitment to bridging the gap between innovation and practical application

By focusing on skilling and fostering a collaborative approach between industry, government, and educational institutions, India can ensure that it not only meets the needs of its growing infrastructure but also becomes a leader in the global construction equipment market.

Skilling for Emerging Technologies

Telematics and IoT integration allow fleet owners to monitor real-time data from pavers, single drum compactors, and mobile cranes, enabling predictive maintenance and minimising downtime

Wirtgen to Unveil 45 Innovations at bauma 2025

The Wirtgen Group and John Deere will showcase advanced construction equipment, technology solutions, and application processes at bauma 2025 in Munich.

SeaCity: Construction Claims & Arbitration Solutions for contractors & project Owners

In the ever-evolving world of construction, where delays and disputes often derail even the most ambitious projects, one name stands as a force of precision and expertise – Johar Zaidi.

Bobcat expands anti-theft feature in more machines

Bobcat is expanding its Machine IQ Remote Engine Disable/Enable technology to compact excavators, compact wheel loaders and Toolcat utility work machines.

Hitachi acquires Joliet Electric Motors

TrucksUp has announced a strategic partnership with AU Small Finance Bank to offer economic, easy and hassle-free financing solutions for used trucks focusing on driver and transport business community.

JCB Hits Major Milestone with One Million Backhoes and Counting

The first JCB Backhoe rolled off the production line in 1953.

Wirtgen Unveils SP 33 Concrete Paver with Crosspave Tech

Wirtgen North America has introduced its SP 33 slipform concrete paver to the U.S. market, a successor to the SP 15 model.

Steamrolling Ahead

Growing infrastructure demands are fuelling the rise of advanced compaction equipment, ensuring smoother, faster builds.

Raimondi Cranes Plans to Debut New Crane Model at Big 5 Construct Saudi

- New crane model with advanced lifting capacities by the Italian manufacturer

On the Road to Success

In the world of construction, logistics, and heavy-duty transport, trucks and tippers are the unsung heroes driving progress.

SANY India Showcases Localisation Excellence at Bharat Mobility

Manufactured at its state-of-the-art facility in Chakan, Pune

TSF Group Highlights Make in India Focus at Bharat Mobility

TSF Group showcased its strength in domestically developed automotive technology

CASE Focuses on Safety, Sustainability at Bharat CE Expo

CASE India expands its portfolio with two all-new models, the 952 NX and 450 NX

FAE's Largest Remote-Controlled Tracked Carrier Yet

FAE has launched its largest remote-controlled tracked carrier, the 120-horsepower RCPU120. Able to work on slopes as steep as 55 degrees, the RCPU120 can mulch branches, wood, grass, and small shrubs.

Blue Diamond Attachments Rolls Out 19 Brush Cutters

Blue Diamond Attachments has rolled out a full line of brush cutter attachments — now available in Heavy, Extreme, and Severe Duty models — for skid steers, compact track loaders, mini skid steers, excavators and mini excavators.

Five WOLFF cranes modernise Oslo’s Ulven district

In parallel with the rebranding of Wolffkran Norge AS into a wholly owned subsidiary of Wolffkran Holding AG, Wolffkran is involved in two building projects in Norway’s capital, Oslo, which are now nearing completion.

One key trend we witness is the rise of digitisation

Pankaj Kapoor, Vice President, Distribution Business and NRPO, Cummins India

We have been experiencing a growth rate of 35%.”

Senthil Kumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries

We’re also introducing an electric concrete pump

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India

I expect the demand to grow in mining applications

Sanjay Saxena, Chief Operating Officer, Sales, Marketing & Customer Support, Sany India

Navigating Challenges to Embrace Automation

India must integrate technology for export readiness without increasing costs for local customers.

Cabinet approves Rs 115 cr for Patna Metro

The Union Cabinet has approved an allocation of Rs 115 crore to expedite the Patna Metro Rail Project, a transformative initiative aimed at improving urban mobility in Bihar’s capital.

Rs 162.4 bn boost for Mumbai railway network

The central government has allotted Rs 162.40 billion to improve Mumbai's railway network.

Hyundai Launches its Second Dozer, the HD130

Hyundai Construction Equipment has expanded its dozer line with the new 157-horsepower, 15-metric-tonne HD130

CMC’s New 65L Compact, Tracked Aerial Lift Can Work at 65 Feet

Avant Tecno has launched its 855i articulated compact wheel loader in North America, which boasts the same lifting power and height as its largest, most powerful model but at a lower cost.

Vögele’s New Super 2100-5i Paver

Wirtgen North America gathered 1,200 customers, dealers, executives and members of the media in Antioch, Tennessee, to show off its latest tech and demo new machines.

Socomec appoints Devender Singh Manhas as Head of Commercial Supply Chain

Socomec, a leading global specialist in Low Voltage (LV) power management, has appointed Devender Singh Manhas as Head - Commercial Supply Chain for the Greater India market, effective immediately.

FORNNAX launches SR-MAX2500 primary shredder at IFAT India 2024

Fornnax, a renowned shredding and recycling equipment provider with years of experience in designing and developing SR-Series dual shaft shredders, has unveiled its advanced level SR-MAX2500 shredder specially designed for the municipal solid waste category.

Five WOLFF cranes modernise Oslo’s Ulven district

“Financial management a challenge in rental industry.”

Siddharth Sharma, Director, Premier Heavy Lift, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market in India.

Automation and digitalisation are integral to our product strategy

Jaideep Shekhar, Managing Director, Terex India, speaks on the significant trends that are shaping the industry in India today.

Rolling Strong

Undercarriage parts are the unsung heroes of heavy machinery, enduring tough conditions and ensuring smooth operation. In this article, we explore how these components keep your equipment rolling strong.

"ELGi sees growth in vacuum technology market."

Rakesh Rao spoke to Dr Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, and Anvar Jay Varadaraj, Chief Operating Officer, of Elgi Equipments, to know more about the company’s future plans and industry trends.

Bonfiglioli is in midst of Rs 3,200 million capex in India

Kennady V Kaippally, Country Manager, Bonfiglioli India

Five WOLFF cranes modernise Oslo’s Ulven district

Two WOLFF 7534.16 Clear cranes have been used over the past two years

FORNNAX launches SR-MAX2500 primary shredder at IFAT India 2024

SR-MAX2500 shredder is specially designed for the Municipal Solid Waste category.

Socomec appoints Devender Singh Manhas as Head of Commercial Supply Chain

Devender holds a Master’s in commerce from Meerut University

JCB India launches its most fuel-efficient tracked excavator

India’s leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment, JCB India, launched its JCB NXT 215 LC Fuel Master tracked excavator at its state-of-the-art factory in Pune. In addition to its introduction to the domestic market, the machine will also be exported to countries around the world.

Kubota Debuts Smallest Compact Track Loader Ever

BorgWarner extends transfer case business with North American OEM

Builds on over 40 years of BorgWarner transfer case supply for the OEM’s passenger truck platform

PM Gati Shakti addresses planning gaps in infrastructure projects

The PM Gati Shakti programme reduces logistical costs that currently account for 13-14 percent of India’s GDP.

bauma CONEXPO India, CFI join hands

The 2024 exhibition and conferences will present the latest technologies and innovations for construction sites, mining, extraction and processing of raw materials.

Road ahead for CE industry

Driven by increased government spending, rapid urbanisation, technological advancements, and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the RAHSTA (road) ahead for the CE industry is bright with full of possibilities and opportunities.

Unearthing Potential

Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.

Mining industry sees rising demand for efficiency and digitalisation

Yashvardhan Bajla, Director – Business Development, Taurian MPS, speaks on the industry’s focus on sustainability influencing crusher design and production.

Mining industry prioritises stability, performance, and after-sales service

Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), BKT Tires, speaks on the innovations or technologies in tyre design that BKT has introduced specifically for the mining sector.

Revolutionising Construction

Telematics technology has revolutionised the management of construction equipment.

JCB India launches its most fuel-efficient Tracked Excavator

The machine will also be exported to countries around the world

Mining Revolution

The Indian mining industry has shifted from manual to mechanised operations, embracing varying levels of technology and automation

We are exploring advanced automation, digitalisation, and electrification

Yashvardhan Bajla, Director – Business Development, Taurian MPS, speaks on the main challenges faced by mining companies regarding crusher performance and durability.

Reshaping the Urban Landscape

The transformative impact of new technologies and innovations was highlighted at the Construction Technology Summit 2024

Financial management a challenge in rental industry

Premier Heavy Lift (PHL) stands as a leading force in the heavy lifts and transportation sector, marked by excellence in quality, safety, and innovative practices under the leadership of Anil Chaudhary, Som Dutt Sharma and Capt Sandeep Anand. Since its inception with merely two cranes, PHL has evolved dramatically, boasting a fleet of over 360 equipment units valued at more than Rs 900 crore. Siddharth Sharma, Director, Premier Heavy Lift, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market in India.

BKT to innovate in tyre technology with focus on radicalisation

BKT Tires is a leading manufacturer in the off-highway tire market. The company specialises in the manufacture of tires for agricultural, industrial and OTR vehicles. Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), BKT Tires, speaks on the key trends currently shaping the mining industry

We assist in creating more sustainable mining operations

Brad Higgings, General Manager Sales – APAC/EMEA, Austin Engineering

Manufacturers are rapidly embracing Industry 4.0 principles

Pepperl+Fuchs is a pioneer of industrial sensors for factory automation and an expert for explosion protection in process automation. In this interview, Aman Monga, General Manager – Sales, Pepperl+Fuchs Factory Automation, delves into challenges faced by industries and how Pepperl+Fuchs is helping them navigate through these hurdles to improve their efficiency and productivity

We are committed to achieving its carbon neutrality target by 2040.

Seshan Iyer, President – Industrial Business, Schaeffler India, speaks on the steps taken by the company to achieve the objectives of sustainability.

"Motul announces new car engine oil campaign "

Strengthening its foothold in the car engine oil market with the new TVC campaign

Integration of technology is becoming increasingly important

Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi, speaks on the key features and benefits of their backhoe loaders.

On the Fast Track

The government’s ambitious plan to construct 12,000 to 13,000 km of national highways and award similar contracts presents a major opportunity for the road equipment industry growth.

How AI is Transforming Efficiency in CE Industry

In an industry long characterised by stubborn inefficiencies and outdated practices, the advent of AI is poised to usher in a transformative era for construction

Building the Future

How digitalisation is transforming the construction equipment industry.

Revolutionising Fleet Management

In the demanding world of heavy equipment operation, maintenance often takes a backseat, leading to costly breakdowns and inefficiencies. As construction and mining fleets work around the clock in remote locations, overlooking essential maintenance tasks can severely impact productivity.

Hikrobot launches forklift latent Mobile Robot QF-1000

Launches for the first time in India at Automation Expo

Eicher Trucks and Buses' My Eicher App reaches significant milestone

MyEicher now connects over 2,75,000 trucks and buses to Eicher’s Uptime Center.

Service Contractors: Results Come Down to Training

From deep mines to large cement plants, the goal of the training is to ensure Martin’s customers experience maximum efficiency and productivity in their bulk handling systems

Focus on Infra, Skilling

Experts agree that Budget 2024 aims for more inclusive growth, focusing on job formalisation, agricultural productivity, and MSME support

All our equipment sales crossed all previous benchmarks

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President (Excavator Business), LiuGong India, speaks on the company’s sales pattern for earthmoving equipment.

We provide comprehensive lifecycle support for mining excavators

Sharwan Agnihotri, Head – Mining and Export Business, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment (India), speaks on the company’s approach to providing lifecycle support for mining excavators, including refurbishment options and Extended LifeSeries machines.

Takeuchi’s TCR50-2 crawler dumper is coming to North America

Takeuchi is bringing its TCR50-2 crawler dumper to the North American market. The compact machine can transport 8,157 pounds of material across rough terrain.

ABB’s PixelPaint selected by Mahindra, to deliver premium paint options

ABB’s innovative PixelPaint technology has been selected by Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), India’s leading SUV manufacturer, for its new electric vehicle paint facility.

Bobcat Launches Electric Telehandler Prototype

Bobcat recently debuted the TL25.60e, an electric telehandler concept based on the diesel version of its super-compact construction telehandler bearing the same model number.

Hyundai Makes a Mark in the Dozer Market with HD100

Following in the footsteps of sister company Develon, Hyundai is breaking into the dozer market with the introduction of its new 122-horsepower, 10-metric-ton HD100.

CV industry expects turnaround in H2FY25

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

Hyundai enters the dozer market with the HD100

It is a robust machine boasting 122 horsepower and weighing 10 metric tonne.

ABB’s PixelPaint selected by Mahindra, to deliver premium paint options

M&M will be the first OEM in India to use PixelPaint technology for the painting

Loading the Future

Recent innovations in wheel loader technology have been transformative, and electric wheel loaders are at the forefront of this revolution.

2030 Goal: 250,000 Excavators!

India aims to increase its annual production from approximately 85,000 units to 250,000 units by 2030, driven by infrastructure investments in roads, railways, and mining

Ammann acquires Volvo CE’s ABG Pavers

Ammann Group has finalised its acquisition of the ABG paving product line from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE).

Indian rental companies are increasingly embracing digitisation

Satin Sachdeva, Founder & Secretary General, Construction Equipment Rental Association, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market, and the latest trends in the market.

Bridgestone India employees participate in sustainability campaign

They organised a 3-day campaign engaging employees at its Pune and Indore plants.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader

A track loader is the one machine that can do it all – clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more – even in tough or slick ground conditions.

AJAX appoints Tuhin Basu as Chief Financial Officer

Ajax Engineering, India’s premier concreting equipment manufacturer, announced the appointment of Tuhin Basu as Chief Financial Officer.

Case CE Expands Wheel Loader Range with New 651G

Case CE has rolled out its all-new 651G wheel loader, filling the gap between the company's 621G and 721G, at an operating weight of 30,890 pounds. The eighth model in the range has a lift capacity of 16,100 pounds and nearly 24,000 pounds of breakout force.

Ammann Group completes acquisition of Volvo CE’s ABG Pavers

The transaction includes the transfer of Volvo CE’s paving businesses in Linyi and Bengaluru as well as Volvo CE´s ABG facility in Hameln (Germany).

Innovation is one of the key pillars of our company.”

Persevering on the path of progress since its inception in 1997, Trident has been the specialist in design, development and distribution of industrial tyres and tracks. Shyam Gyanani, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Trident International, speaks on the current state of OTR tyre manufacturing industry in India.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973

A track loader is the one machine that can do it all – clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more – even in tough or slick ground conditions. The new Cat® 973 track loader combines unmatched versatility with up to 10 per cent better fuel efficiency, more productivity, cab improvements, and optional Payload technology. The 275 hp (205 kW) crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 lb (29,892 kg) and replaces the 973K worldwide. It joins the 953 (160 hp/119 kW) and 963 (202 hp/151 kW) in the Cat track loader line.

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