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The Future is Electric!
Epiroc is building an energy efficiency culture resulting in lower CO2 emissions and more efficient use of resources
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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.
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The Future is Electric!
Epiroc is building an energy efficiency culture resulting in lower CO2 emissions and more efficient use of resources.
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“Digitalisation plays a major role in today’s mining operation.”
Animesh Nandy, National Sales Manager, (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka), Epiroc Mining India, speaks on the current scenario of underground mining in India.
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Equipment manufacturers lead IoT mining revolution
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies that can seamlessly connect vehicles, machinery and personnel in even the world’s deepest mines promise a new era of safety, productivity and profitability for underground mining.
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Use of automation in road construction may increase
Share insights on technological up-gradation that has happened recently or might happen in near future in the construction and engineering business.
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There is an increase in demand for underground equipment
Sandeep Mathur, Brand Leader, New Holland CASE Construction Equipment, shares light on technological upgradation happened recently.
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One of the major demand drivers is increase in demand for underground mining equipment
With the mining sector being one of the core industries of the economy, it has witnessed year-to-year growth. In terms of trends, there were positive signs in the manufacturing and mining activity that recorded a higher relative growth performance last year.
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Puncture-proof Tyres for Underground Mining
Trident has developed a complete range of TRAXTER branded solid tyres specially designed for underground mining.
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Transition to underground mining is around the corner
In the near future, there will be hardly any deposits left near surface and hence the underground operation shall become more prominent.
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The mining sector is poised to make significant strides
Epiroc covers a wide range of underground equipment needs with production and face drill rigs, loaders and trucks.
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RIDING ON INFRA PUSH
Growth in the construction and material handling equipment market has pushed the prospects of small and medium range OTR tyres.
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Mobilising growth
Tyres are important components of a vehicle or machine for making it mobile. When we think about tyres, the first thing coming into our minds is a vehicle. Automobile is the largest user of tyres.
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Scaling up skills
A qualified and productive workforce in mining operations is of utmost importance. Pavan Kaushik elaborates on the efforts of Hindustan Zinc (HZL) and its Mining Academy in enhancing the skill levels of mining machine operators through its various hands-on training courses.
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The Power of Hydraulics
Hydraulic power is generated through a combination of oil flow and pressure. Oil flow and pressure is created from a hydraulic pump and transmitted through hoses or tubes, via control valves, to the hydraulic motor or cylinder that will do the work.
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Government should fast-track the procurement
After a lull in the past three years, mining, especially coal, is set to show significant growth in the next few years. Coal India (CIL) is doing its best to increase coal production quickly, from the current 568 million tonne per annum (mtpa) to 927 mtpa by 2020.
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Back on Track!
The Indian mining and material processing industry, along with other bulk material handling operations like coal loading or bulk handling at ports, and aggregate processing in roads, is already on a fast track growth trajectory in India, thereby driving the demand.
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Hydraulic Motors & Valves
Motors and control valves are essential components of any hydraulically operated machine as they are instrumental in creating the required motion. To explain it simply through an analogy with the human body, motors can be compared to our limbs and control valves to our brain.
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Impressive Showcase by CASH Industry
Excon 2015, in CASH domain, witnessed a plethora of equipment aggregates, sub- assemblies, components and IT solutions for OEMs in their equipment, as original suppliers and in the aftermarket space, descending on the scene of action.
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German companies are planning more investments in India
The Indian market is served for many years, not only because of the need of raw materials to foster the nation economic growth but also because India is the third largest producer of coal. Difficult regulatory framework and business environment slow the development of coal production.
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We are planning to acquire more mining equipment
In the open pit mining, the country has come up well to adopt the latest technologies; not only our company but many of our competitions are also doing well with the new technologies.
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Our core values are interaction, innovation and commitment
In 2015, we have seen an inflow of volume business for rotary blast hole drills from state-owned enterprises involved with coal mining and we expect the trend to continue in April-June 2015 period as well.
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German companies are planning more investments in India.
German investors are taking a positive long-term view of Indian market and continue to invest in their operations to tap growth opportunities. Maharashtra, with around 39 per cent share of German investments, remains the most attractive destination, says Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India. Excerpts from the interview.