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Building Strong Foundation

The increasing number of construction projects is driving a surge in demand for piling, drilling, and deep foundation equipment.

India’s road infrastructure has evolved through innovative public-private partnerships, technological advancements, and sustainability initiatives, driving economic growth and setting global standards.

Revolutionising Construction

Construction companies can schedule proactive maintenance, preventing breakdowns and minimising unplanned downtime.

Road construction leaders launch RAHSTA Expo 2024 in Delhi

14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India’s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.

RAHSTA to showcase cutting-edge road construction tech, says NCC Director

RAHSTA will drive road construction innovation: Sundaresan

Trimble MD champions digital solutions for industry growth at RAHSTA

Vipin Sondhi: Indian infra booms with road construction opportunities

RK Pandey promotes safe road development at RAHSTA launch

RAHSTA to pave the way for innovation in road construction: AK Singh, NHAI

Road construction leaders launch RAHSTA Expo 2024 in Delhi

Road construction industry launches RAHSTA Expo 2024 in Delhi

Road construction industry to launch RAHSTA Expo 2024

Luigi Maggioni joins Raimondi Cranes as CEO

Raimondi Cranes, heritage manufacturer of intelligently-designed scalable heavy lifting solutions, announced the appointment of Luigi Maggioni to the role of Group Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

The company finished the 2023 business year with a record revenue of Euro 14,042 mn.

Zoomlion records 79.2% YoY increase in international revenue

The company achieved an annual revenue of RMB 47.075 billion

Unleashing Power

From excavators to cranes, hydraulic motors power modern construction equipment, ensuring precise and powerful task execution.

Our focus is to promote high-efficiency motors & drives in tier 1-3 cities

Sanjeev Arora, President, Motion Business, ABB India, speaks on customised solutions, localised manufacturing, and sustainability drive.

Innovations in AI-driven CE

L&T CMB’s focus on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing resource efficiency is more relevant than ever. The integration of AI and ML in construction equipment plays a crucial role in achieving these sustainability goals

15th Cement EXPO to be held in March 2025 in Hyderabad

Cement EXPO 2025, which will be held along with the 10th Indian Cement Review Conference and the 8th Indian Cement Review Awards, promises to be bigger, drawing in greater participation, fostering more profound discussions and showcasing the continued evolution of the cement industry.

Paving the Way for Optimal Performance

As L&T continues to navigate the crossroads of innovation and sustainability, integrating AI and ML in construction equipment stands out as a beacon of progress.

Luigi Maggioni joins Raimondi Cranes as CEO

Jumpstarts corporate expansion with raft of new initiatives

An Insight into the Future

The company’s plant software, though not fitting into any conventional AI and autonomous operations philosophies entirely, has begun incorporating ML algorithms to a certain extent.

Role of AI in EV component manufacturing

AI is gaining momentum as a pivotal component of the automotive sector, with its significance growing steadily each day.

Schwing Stetter’s boom pump: Revolutionising the construction industry

The unique and compact boom pump is designed to optimise job site mobility and efficiency.

Changing the future of construction

In construction, machine learning can help project engineers, supervisors, and everyone else involved in a project

Transforming Construction

Construction companies can schedule proactive maintenance, preventing breakdowns and minimising unplanned downtime.

Navigating the future

Ongoing advancements in technology, including the integration of IoT, AI, and automation, are revolutionising the construction and mining equipment market.

Transforming pre-owned CE industry

In the used construction equipment industry, CRM plays a pivotal role in fostering lasting relationships with clients and optimising business processes.

XCMG commissions world's 1st energy loader line

XCMG has officially inaugurated the XCMG Loading Equipment Research Institute (the "Institute") and commissioned the world's first new energy loader production line in Xuzhou, China.

Boost on the cards for auto components?

The Indian automotive industry sector has a positive outlook for the upcoming Budget, with expectations for updates on the FAME 3 scheme, PLI sops, and GST revision.

Sustainability and innovation: The key drivers

The construction industry is a major contributor to climate change, so there is a growing demand for eco-friendly construction methods and materials. By combining sustainability and innovation in technology, India can create a world-class infrastructure system that can support its economic growth and social progress, writes VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India.

Breaking New Ground

Excon showcased the latest in construction technology, reflecting India’s commitment to revolutionising the industry and establishing itself as a global leader in machinery innovation.

Sustainability and innovation: The key drivers

Atlas Copco unveils world’s first battery-driven portable screw compressor

The B-Air 185-12 is the first of its kind within the global industrial marketplace

SANY India Unveils 15 Electric Machines and Advanced Equipments at EXCON 2023

SANY India took centre stage at EXCON 2023

Ferronordic acquires Volvo CE's largest US dealer

Ferronordic, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer with 28 locations in Germany and Kazakhstan, is expanding into the U.S. market with its purchase of Rudd Equipment Company.

Goodyear shedding off-road tyre business in shakeup

As part of a strategic overhaul to improve profitability, Goodyear Tire and Rubber said that the company will sell its off-the-road equipment tyre business, along with its chemical business and its Dunlop brand.

Driving Dynamics

Hydraulic motors are integral to the driving dynamics of construction equipment, providing the necessary power, precision, and control for a wide range of applications.

Driving Technological Revolution

With more than 1,200 exhibitors from India and abroad, Excon will highlight leading construction equipment manufacturers as they showcase the adaptability of their machinery and the advancement of construction technologies.

CII targets over 15% YoY growth in next 5 years

The event witnessed the participation of leading names from the industry, government, and stakeholders from the infrastructure and construction equipment sector.

Boosting Productivity

The construction machinery attachments market was valued at $5.76 billion in 2021 and is expected to surpass a net valuation of $7.58 billion by 2027 end, registering a solid CAGR growth of 4.68% over the forecast period.

No Bumps in the Road

India has been investing significantly in infrastructure development, including the construction of roads, highways, and expressways. This investment has driven the demand for road construction equipment.

Charting growth path for road sector

The 13th India Roads Conference (IRC) – with the theme of "Road Construction Business: Establishing safe, sustainable, inclusive and intelligent road network in India” – explored new opportunities for stakeholders in the road construction business.

FCC highlights growth opportunities in railways

FIRST Construction Council (FCC), an infrastructure think-tank, hosted a virtual discussion forum on Oct 5, 2023, to discuss business opportunities for industry in the developing rail infrastructure segment.

Terex Powerscreen Pulse wins Innovation of the Year award

The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.

India to become $5 trillion economy, 3-largest by 2027

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Michael D Patra has projected that India is poised to become a $5 trillion economy and secure the third spot in the world's largest economies by market exchange rates by the year 2027.

Pushing new boundaries

As the market for excavators experiences increased demand, OEMs are innovating by introducing new features aimed at enhancing both the efficiency and productivity of these machines.

Concrete equipment sector has been quick to embrace advanced tech.”

Ramesh Babbar, President and Director, Columbia Machine Engineering, speaks on the company’s approach to innovation and technology.

Delhi to hold FCC’s India Roads Conference on 12th Oct

To be hosted at Hotel Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi, the conference will witness more than 25 experts, policymakers, and industry leaders discussing innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and funding opportunities that promise to revolutionise the road construction landscape in India.

There is a growing interest in electric wheel loaders

Amit Bansal, Director, Sales & Marketing, Building Constructions Products (BCP) Division, Caterpillar India, speaks on the technology and innovation that goes into the design and manufacturing of wheel loaders.

The concrete equipment sector has been quick to embrace advanced technologies

Ramesh Babbar, President and Director, Columbia Machine Engineering, speaks on the company’s approach to innovation and technology.

FIRST Construction Council explains how to unlock value through ESG

With the rise in demand for sustainability, many companies are taking steps to become ESG (environmental, social, and governance) compliant. To delve deeper into the topic, FIRST Construction Council recently hosted a virtual discussion forum on the theme of “How construction companies can unlock value through ESG”.

The New Concrete Frontier

Contractors must adopt advanced, efficient concrete equipment to meet growing project sizes, tight deadlines, and high-strength concrete demands.

Our company is focused on digital transformation

Ammann ELBA batching plants are designed taking into consideration the minutest details,” says Anand Sundaresan, Managing Director, Ammann India, while speaking on the safety features incorporated in their range of concrete equipment.

The Rise of Smart Warehousing in India

The next decade of warehousing and the supply chain is set to witness the best in emerging technology. Aditya Vazirani shares more on the trend.

CMA appoints new president and vice president

Parth Jindal, Managing Director of JSW Cement appointed as Vice President

The Mining Boom

India's increasing coal projects drive a surge in mining equipment demand!

Technology penetration in mine planning is still lower in India

Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, speaks on the challenges facing in the mining equipment market in India, and the ways to address them.

Geology and Reserves of Indian Coal

India ranks second amongst the coal producing countries of the world in terms of annual coal production. However, in respect of coal resources, it is endowed with less than 1 per cent of world coal resources.

Revolutionising construction

Automation in construction equipment has the potential to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency, leading to significant advancements in construction practices.

Industry 4.0 is helping machine builders to implement digitalisation

Himanshu Sharma, Head – Marketing and Corporate Communication, B&R Automation, speaks on the evolving digital technologies in the construction equipment industry.

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO

On March 15, the press conference of the 16th China Beijing International Construction Machinery, Building Materials Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2023) was held at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas

Sunbelt Rentals named to CIO 100

Sunbelt Rentals has been selected as a 2023 CIO 100 Award winner. CIO selected Sunbelt Rentals based on its strategic three-year business initiative: Sunbelt 3.0.

Kamel Sid appointed head of operations at Volvo CE

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that Kamel Sid has been appointed Head of Operations.

Volvo Trucks India & Delhivery continue to drive progress in express logistics

? Jointly shaping the Indian express logistics industry through world-class, environmentally friendly, and safe transport solutions

Navigating the Depths

How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.

Powering up the Earth

The need for earthmoving equipment is expected to increase due to the nation's fast urbanisation and infrastructure development requirements

MobileDrive builds next-gen autonomous driving systems with Siemens’ digital twin tech

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that MobileDrive has adopted a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach to support its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) development, using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and its comprehensive digital twin technology.

Volvo and Eicher products acknowledged at the 14th Apollo CE Awards

VE Commercial Vehicles - A Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Joint Venture have won six prestigious awards for their modern range of vehicles in India, all of which are backed by smart industry-leading solutions at the recently concluded Apollo CV awards 2023.

Technology and social impact drive John Deere’s 25-year success in India

John Deere continues to innovate, invest, and leverage manufacturing, talent, and India’s supply chain to serve farmers in India and around the world – all designed to enhance farm productivity through technologically advanced products and services.

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.

Technology drives John Deere’s 25-year success in India

Over its 25 years, John Deere has shown significant commitment to investment in manufacturing and product development in India

The Rise of Equipment Rental

The equipment rental market in India is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the coming years, driven by factors such as increasing infrastructure development, rising construction activities, and growing demand for advanced equipment and machinery.

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO

BICES is an industrial exhibition in China with the longest history and high-quality performance.

Volvo and Eicher products acknowledged at the 14th Apollo CE Awards

Volvo 9600 Seater and Sleeper Coach wins Coach of the Year (Premium Category)

Indian Cement Review Touts Decarbonisation Mantra & Awards Growth

Leaders of Indian cement industry brought together on single platform

Technology and Social impact drives John Deere’s 25-year success in India

John Deere continues to innovate, invest, and leverage manufacturing, talent, and India’s supply chain to serve farmers in India and around the world

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!

In addition to reducing waste in construction, the Ministry is also working to decrease emissions from road transport and reduce the country’s dependence on oil imports through the use of alternative fuels.

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.

Kyndryl, IIT Tirupati tie-up to advance AI-enabled 3D printing

They will focus on developing cost-effective 3D prototypes for manufacturing

Tata Motors' range of safer, smarter and greener mobility solutions at AutoExpo

Tata Motors is Moving India forward towards new dimensional innovations by providing holistic solutions and richer experiences to its customers.

Mining the Future

With prospects in both surface mining and underground mining, the Indian market for mining equipment appears to have a bright future.

The demand for high-capacity equipment is increasing day by day

Amit Banerjee, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML, shares the outlook for the Indian mining industry, and the sectors that will drive the demand in the mining sector.

Machine reliability: concept, reality & remedy

Although FMEA is a pseudo-quantitative technique, it works well when applied seriously

Mathew Thomas is new Country Manager and MD of Siemens

Mathew succeeds Suprakash Chaudhuri

Cummins India launches clear air solution for its genset users

Cummins will be marketing RECD through its vast distribution network in India.

Honda India Power Products forays into e-commerce

Honda India Power Products (HIPP), India's leading and best-in-class power product manufacturer, and market leader in the power products category for the past 36 years, announced the launch of an exclusive e-commerce portal on its official website: www.hondaindiapower.com.

Tata Motors’ HSA for enhanced safety and lower maintenance costs

The Construck Tippers have always been the preferred workhorses

The Concrete Advantage!

The concrete equipment market is expected to rise on account of anticipated growth in the construction industry, increasing FDIs, and the rising number of smart city projects in the country.

Escorts is now Escorts Kubota

Escorts and Kubota Corporation, Japan have decided to strengthen their partnership aligned to their vision of global leadership in farm mechanisation and spreading farming prosperity.

Escorts Limited is now Escorts Kubota

Escorts and Kubota Corporation, Japan have decided to strengthen their partnership aligned to their vision of global leadership in farm mechanization and spreading farming prosperity.

India & Germany signs pact for Indo-German Green Hydrogen Task Force

India and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent on the Indo-German Green Hydrogen Task Force.

3i Expo gets an arousing response from manufacturing industry

3i EXPO & Conference— hosted by Industrial Products Finder (IPF) from May 20-21, 2022 in Mumbai—received an arousing response from the Indian manufacturing sectors with senior representatives from some of the leading companies like Emerson, Godrej & Boyce, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, etc visiting the event.