CASE India rolls out 20,000th vibratory compactor in India

The facility is the sole manufacturing hub for CASE’s compactors globally in CNH.

CASE India extends its presence in Rajasthan

The company inaugurates new dealership in Jaipur

CASE Construction Equipment Unveils Innovations at CII EXCON 2023

CASE Construction Equipment makes strides in sustainability and safety at CII EXCON

We will unveil BS V compliant machines

A global leader in construction equipment since 1842, CASE has been present in India since 1989, and has been consistently remained a market leader in the vibratory compactor segment and a leading player in the backhoe loader segment. The company’s Managing Director, Shalabh Chaturvedi, speaks on the investment made in the Indian market in terms of the manufacturing facility.

CASE to introduce 6 new innovative products at Excon

CASE will enter two new categories with the introduction of new products

CASE strengthens dealer network in western India

Bombay Infra will assist with sales, service, and spares requirement

CASE CE appoints Shalabh Chaturvedi as MD for India & SAARC

Chaturvedi has been with CNH Industrial for over a decade

CASE CE appoints Shalabh Chaturvedi as MD for India & SAARC

Chaturvedi will be responsible for strategic and sustainable expansion of the CASE Construction Equipment brand in the region.

CASE Construction Equipment commemorates its skill development initiatives

The brand reaffirms its commitment towards guiding and providing employability skills to aspiring youth through vocational training as a part of their conscientious CSR efforts in the country.

CASE demonstrates ‘Made in India’ products

A visit to the CASE Construction Equipment factory in Pithampur provided an opportunity to witness the company's manufacturing process and its impact on the local community. Karthik Muthuveeran reports…

Made in India product portfolio demonstrated by CASE CE

Displayed at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pithampur

CASE flags off project LEAD to promote rural entrepreneurship

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, has flagged off a new CSR initiative - LEAD (Livelihood & Entrepreneurship Awareness Development), to encourage entrepreneurship among rural youth in India

CASE flags off project LEAD to promote rural entrepreneurship

- As a part of the brand’s CSR initiative, LEAD is a door-to-door awareness programme

Creating Compact Foundations

The upward trend of mechanisation in the construction and road-building industries is expected to drive the compaction equipment market in India.

Sunil Puri is new MD of CASE Construction

CASE Construction Equipment India, a brand of CNH Industrial, announced the appointment of Sunil Puri as Managing Director, India. He will be responsible for spearheading the operations and expand the brand presence in the region.

L&T ships special construction equipment to BRO for strategic needs

L&T Construction Equipment (LTCEL) has dispatched the first batch of 25 special variant wheel loaders that are suitable for operation in harsh terrains – high altitudes and extreme weather conditions to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), an organisation engaged in serving strategic requirements of the nation.

L&T ships special construction equipment to BRO for strategic needs

The special wheel loaders operate in temperatures between minus 20 degrees and 50 degrees.

Sunil Puri is new MD of CASE Construction

He will be responsible for spearheading the operations and expand the brand presence in the region.

CASE India inaugurates Skill Development Center in Pithampur

The initiative is aligned with Central Government’s Skill India Mission

We are leaders in compaction equipment

Alok Jha, Director – Sales and Marketing, India and SAARC, CASE Construction Equipment, said, “We are elated to participate in the Excon trade fair, which is taking place after a long period of global turmoil. Going forward, we are optimistic that the construction industry in India is entering a sustained demand phase.

Schwing Stetter’s 14 new products

Schwing Stetter India strongly believes in being customer-first. Over the past few years, the company has observed a growing need to become increasingly cost-effective for customers.

CASE’s highly-anticipated backhoe loader

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, celebrated its global legacy and heritage, spanning 180 years. The company launched an array of machines starting with the highly anticipated 770 NXe 49.5hp loader backhoe, together with the 770 EX Plus, 851 FX CP variant, 1107EX soil vibratory compactor, CX220C LC-HD excavator, and 845C motor grader.

Double-digit growth likely

Excon is a large, popular and established platform for the construction equipment industry in India where corporates, large infrastructure companies, contractors and their subcontractors, project construction professionals and retail customers meet original equipment producers and suppliers.

Chasing Growth!

Despite rising input costs and transition to CEV stage-IV engines, the CE market is expecting a growth of over 11 per cent in 2022-23.

At L&T, customer centricity has been at the core of all activities

At L&T, customer centricity has been at the core of all activities and decisions. With our credo ‘In Service lies Success’, we have continuously provided superior value delivery to customers both in terms of the latest technology and superior performance products aided by unmatched after-sales support.

Paving the way ahead

While recent times may have been tough on construction equipment manufacturers, the compactor market is still brimming with optimism.

L&T Construction & Mining Machinery’s 75 years marked by stamp release

To mark the 75th anniversary of L&T Construction & Mining Machinery business, Department of Posts, Government of India, released a special commemorative stamp today.

L&T Construction & Mining Machinery’s 75 years marked by stamp release

The corporate stamp was unveiled by Sharada Sampath, Chief-Postmaster-General, Karnataka Circle in the presence of SN Subrahmanyan, CEO & MD, Larsen & Toubro, Arvind K. Garg, Executive Vice-President, Construction & Mining Machinery Business, L&T and LK Dash, Postmaster-General, Bangalore HQ.

Arvind K. Garg is EI Person of the Year 2021

Garg was awarded at the 9th Equipment India Awards.

L&T completes 75 years of CMB biz

Larsen & Toubro, an Indian multinational engaged in EPC projects, hi-tech manufacturing and services, has completed platinum jubilee of one of its oldest businesses, construction and mining machinery business (CMB).

L&T’s construction and mining machinery business turns 75

The company is has achieved a lot over the years and is now one of the market leaders in the segment

L&T completes 75 years of Construction & Mining Machinery business

Pioneered industry by focusing on innovation, best-in-class service; marks supply of 60,000 cutting-edge machines in India.

We look forward to healthy business transactions

As a pioneer in excavator technology in India, L&T Construction & Mining Machinery has been at the forefront by consolidating its leadership position in the construction and mining equipment industry.

Reaching out to infra needs

Government's high spending on infrastructure projects drives the demand for construction equipment while earthmoving equipment being the largest used equipment category leads the growth.

Equipment companies exhibiting at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018 speak!

Setting New Standards

Pioneering Growth

Traditionally known for aerospace, engineering and IT, Bengaluru is fast emerging as a construction equipment (CE) hub in India with major players expanding their base in the city.

Wheel loader market is expected to grow by 17-18%

The wheel loader market in India has been growing at a brisk pace over the last couple of years after touching a low in FY 2015-16. The 3 to 3.5 Ton-class wheel loader market has witnessed 17 per cent growth in the FY 2017-18 till now.

Wheel loader market is expected to grow by 17-18%

We are focusing on making our wheel loaders versatile and suitable to meet various applications in roads, railways, irrigation, mining and industrial works by developing new attachments and variants, says Vivek Hajela, General Manager and Head - Construction Equipment Business, Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

India still to mature oN productivity parameters

L&T Construction is executing several important infrastructure projects across the country and overseas. In the roads, runways and elevated corridors sector, we are presently executing more than 30 projects.

Rolling ahead

Roads and highways is still going strong as the most happening infrastructure sector in India with many ongoing projects and many in the pipeline. India has the second largest road network across the world at 4.7 million km and is still growing.

Driving Technology

Customers in India have always been divided between the ones who chose traditional, proven, 'will work for sure' products and the ones who want products that are forward-looking, path-breaking, or simply ahead of its time.

We emphasise on continuous product development

CASE India has maintained a leadership position in the Indian subcontinent riding on extraordinary customer connect and support. With the existing products like skid steer loaders, motor grader, compactor, loader backhoes etc, CASE India develops products to suit the evolving requirements of the Indian customers.

BUDGET 2017 | PUBLIC SPENDING TO DRIVE SALES

Although there are no landmark announcements in this year?s Budget, a special thrust on transport infrastructure development and affordable housing will definitely gift some market opportunities to the CE segment.

ON THE CLOCK!

Material and earth movements are the major work content of all infrastructure developments and mining activities. Front-end loaders, backhoe loaders, dozers and application-centric equipment as options for the users to choose from to suit individual requirements.

Product SHOWCASE

BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2016 was the right platform for the exhibitors to unveil their cutting-edge products, technologies and solutions. Many exhibitors launched their new technologies and products at the expo, while others showcased their industry leading solutions.

We are committed to offer best-in-class equipment and services

As far as procurement of medium to big size mining equipment by key players in the mining industry is concerned, the trend is towards evaluation based on Total Cost of Ownership, Life Cycle Costing, bundling equipment with Full Maintenance Contracts and Guaranteed Parts Consumption contracts.

New Escorts Backhoe Loader - JUNGLI

Benjamin Disraeli, once famously said, ?the secret to success is constancy of purpose?. This, in one line, sums up the spirit of our business. Be it pick-n-carry cranes, vibratory compactors or backhoe loaders, Escorts has, from time to time, introduced path breaking products/technology.

The Earth Movers and Shakers

As a consequence of the excavation activity gaining momentum, earthmovers like front-end loaders, crawler dozers, traxcavators and other earthmoving equipment are registering a CAGR of 15-18 per cent. Since the Indian economy is reviving, these equipment are also finding emerging markets in other sectors as well.

Innovations by L&T

Since its entry into the construction and mining equipment industry in India, Larsen & Toubro has made rapid strides to become one of the leading companies in the industry with its products and innovations. Arvind Garg elaborates.

Budget spells fiscal discipline

Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, presented the Union Budget 2016-17, explaining the backdrop of global economy slowdown from 3.4 per cent in 2014 to 3.1 per cent in 2015; battered financial markets and contracted global trade.

On Course for Success

Road construction is driving the Indian compactors market. This is expected to continue. ?Most of the current demand for both soil and tandem compactors is for road projects,? says Ramesh Palagiri, Managing Director & CEO, Wirtgen India.

Exceeding Expectations

According to a report released by ICEMA, the current market size of the construction equipment including backhoe loader, concrete mixers excavator is around $2.8 billion. Further, the Indian construction equipment industry

We will be showcasing our own branded rock breaker and trenching bucket

Last few years have been tough on the construction equipment (CE) industry in general. The total industry volume has gone down across segments and has strained many organisations in this space.

Value for Money

LiuGong is a leader in the design and production of wheel loaders. Excavators, bulldozers, motor graders, skidsteers, etc are other major equipment ranges. The company places intense emphasis on quality and aftersales service. It is evident from the responses from its two major customers.

Intelligent Compaction

Performance and productivity remain key issues for compactor manufacturers, with firms keen to enhance output from their latest units. EQUIPMENT INDIA takes a peek into the features major OEMs have built in, in terms of improving machine

Graded Up

If tightened completion time is demanded as in the case of Delhi peripheral ring road by Supreme Court, it will sure to up the demand for advanced, high capacity motor graders.

CASE celebrates 25 years in India

CASE Construction kickstarted its celebration of 25 years in India with the participation in ConMac 2015, one of the most important construction equipment exhibitions in India.

ACI ventures into CE sector

ACI Motors plans expansion by venturing into the construction equipment sector. A unit of business conglomerate Advanced Chemical Industries the company will market and distribute construction equipment of US-based Case Construction Equipment India in Bangladesh.

Multiple taxation regime across states to be streamlined

The Central Government can support in overcoming some of the challenges by speedy implementation of a unified GST, greater investment outlay towards infrastructure development, especially in the off-highway sector, and more thrust in skill development through industry-ready educational programmes/vocational courses, says Abhijit Gupta, Managing Director, Case Construction Equipment India.

Pioneering Growth

Started business in 1969, under the company name C.S. Shah and Co in Mumbai, the company has specialised in bearings used in heavy earthmoving equipment and construction machinery.

CASE announces new dealership for South Karnataka

CASE appointed Afro Asia Equipments as its new dealer for South Karnataka. Afro Asia will market earthmoving, construction, and material handling equipment from CASE.

ACI ventures into construction equipment sector

ACI Motors plans expansion by venturing into the construction equipment sector. A unit of business conglomerate Advanced Chemical Industries, the company

ACI enters CE business

ACI Motors, a unit of Advanced Chemical Industries, has expanded its business by introducing new construction equipment

311 Series compactors

With 100 years of experience in manufacturing vibratory compactors and a track record of receiving 20 design awards for all its design innovations, HAMM has launched Series 311 Soil compactors in India.

Maximising Output

Several key trends are emerging in the asphalt/soil compaction market where performance and productivity remain key issues. The OEMs are keen to maximise output from their latest units in terms of improving machine performance, O&M cost and operator safety and comfort.

We are going to add a few new products soon.

We have a turnover of about Rs 350 crore, out of which 10 per cent is from the equipment sector, says Nishant Jairath, Director Marketing, Metalman Auto. Excerpts of the interview.Could you elaborate on Metalman Auto?s product range?Metalman Auto manufactures various types of sheet metal and tubular fabricated assemblies with surface treatments. Our product range comprises cabins for construction equipment, loader arms and tower assembly. We supply our products to various original equipmen

CASE is working on introducing products from its portfolio into the Indian market.

In order to cater to the North-East market, CASEis making continuous efforts in order to consolidate its leadership position and further strengthen its market share through the introduction of new technology and advanced products that enhance the business value of its offering to its customers, says Abhijit Gupta, Managing Director, Case New Holland Construction Equipment (I). Excerpts of the interview.

We expect a huge spurt in demand for construction equipment from Q4 2014.

Low downtime of the machine is a major factor under consideration while buying new equipment. We have a very strong and focused after sale service with a very efficient and trained service staff. We are also looking into new initiatives like SAP enable part support in all our design and mobile service, says Anil Bhatia, Director Sales and Marketing

Intelligent compaction

Road construction experts as well as OEMs, vouch for the efficacy of intelligent compaction technology lauding the way it has led to improved roads. It is one of the most significant technological developments for the road construction sector

Case leads the vibratory compactors market with proven models

With over 3,000 units working in a variety of applications ranging from bituminous roads and runways to concrete pavements, the Case 752 model leads the market, says Anil Bhatia, Director Sales and Marketing, Case New Holland Construction Equipment India.

Case offers a full line of premium quality construction equipment

The machines are designed incorporating the four main criteria for any product offered by Case like operator comfort, productivity, serviceability and low operating costs, says Anil Bhatia, Director - Sales and Marketing, Case New Holland Construction Equipment India.

50,000th JCB Engine

JCB India has rolled out its 50,000th JCB engine at its Ballabgarh facility in India. In 2011, JCB launched its first domestically built world-class, fuel-efficient, state-of-the-art, BSIII, 16- valve diesel engine which is high in fuel efficiency.

Towards specialised equipment

The Indian market is slowly but steadily moving towards the usage of specialised equipment and attachments. This follows the global trend where specialised equipment is utilised for specialised jobs on tighter project execution timelines.

CASE aims to offer a full line of construction equipment

The Indian market is being given huge importance. We are investing heavily in research and development (R&D) and manufacturing. In 2012, CNH, our mother company, invested more than $650 million in R&D around the globe;

Committed to efficiency

Case India has launched F Series wheel loader, B Series motor grader and upgraded 752 vibratory compactor. Case Construction Equipment has recently launched F Series wheel loader and B Series motor grader and has also introduced the upgraded version of 752 vibratory

Driving innovation

The Fifth Annual Equipment India Conference 2013 focussed on innovative equipment and solutions and how OEMs are becoming more innovative due to changing user pattern of machines.

29 new Wirtgen Products at bauma 2013

Wirtgen Group at bauma 2013 demonstrates its innovative force in the road and mineral technologies business segments.

Case gives lot of importance to training and developmental programmes.

Case India is gearing up, by investing in all areas of its operations, to provide best value to its customers with a comprehensive product range, says DK Narang, Managing Director, Case India. Excerpts from the interview.How do you assess the current market scenario for construction equipment in general and its growth potential in the coming years.

Case Upgrades Vibratory Compactor

Case will showcase its upgraded 752 tandem compactor at bC India.Case Construction Equipment, the market leader for vibratory compactors in India, will launch the first major product upgrade by them in India, with the introduction of a water-cooled engine on its popular Case 752 tandem compactor at the Bauma Conexpo show, which will be held at the Mumbai Bandra Kurla Complex from February 5 to 8.

Case will continue to invest in equipment offering

We plan to build customer loyalty in the Case brand, further consolidate our position with the introduction of the globally renowned SR skid steers, and shore up our strong commitment on technologically superior machinery and after sales services, says Piero Arrivabeni, Head of Marketing, Case International Region. In a chat with EQUIPMENT INDIA, Piero talks about the company's India-specific strategies.

Dynapac rollers at Petronas project

Earthworks specialist contractor ML Sepakat is using seven Dynapac CA250D single-drum vibratory compactors to prepare the land for Petronas?s Rapid refinery and petrochemical complex.

New Skid Steer Range from Case

The newly launched compact and multi-purpose skid steer range raises the bar for premium power, increased torque and enhanced operator comfort and visibility.

Digmax offers better reaches and dump height, and superior hydraulics

Escorts has been constantly evo?lving and refining their product offerings. The current basket has four variants in the backhoe loader segment:the standard two-wheel drive equipment ( Digmax ),a four-wheel drive variant (Digmax 4 X 4 ), the 90 HP Engine Variant (Digmax XP )and loader version (Digmax .

For Indian Roads

Hamm 311 soil compactor is now produced at Wirtgen?s Pune factory. Wirtgen India has commenced production of the Hamm 311 soil compactor, a machine designed for the Indian roads, with German expertise.

Compacting Technology Set to Improve

The new trend in technology is faster compaction by achieving the required density at a lower operating cost. Also, the latest equipment is designed with features to improve operator safety, comfort and maintainability.

We have doubled our distribution outlets over the last five years

With strategic investments in place, we have the right kind of facilities and can upscale our production whenever required, says Vipin Sondhi, Managing Director & CEO, JCB India,

Hundred and Going Strong

Celebrating its hundredth year of service, TVS & Sons have developed a multi-product workshop for the servicing of construction and material handling equipments of any make.

Wirtgen opens new facility

The series production of Hamm's new Type 311 single-drum compactors is successfully in progress in the new plant.

JCB is numero uno in backhoe loaders worldwide

JCB's backhoe loaders are the machines that promise versatility and high performance with their fuel-efficient engines and superb manoeuverability.

CNH acquires full ownership of JV

CNH Global NV recently announced that it has acquired full ownership of L&T?CASE Equipment, an unconsolidated joint venture (JV) established in 1999 with Larsen & Toubro to manufacture and sell construction and building equipment in India.

ACE is ready with the 15T compactor and graders with 200 hp+ engines

?The ACE range of compactors with a higher total applied force, can achieve the density faster as this is true parameter for achieving maximum dry density, says Jitendra Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Action Construction Equipment.

EIEL shall be procuring a lot of road equipment

Using compacters we can achieve around 102 per cent MDD whereas the yellow book of the Indian Road Congress states that the desired density for soil is 95 to 98 per cent, says Joy Saxena, Group Chief Financial Officer, ERA Infra Engineering.

A 100 per cent density can be achieved using either 10T or 18T vibratory rollers

?With the help of vibratory rollers, the degree of compaction is better (95-98 per cent) achieved than with the static ones.

Vibratory Compactor Vs static

Agith G Antony finds out the technical aspects of compaction from Pradeep Kathuria, Head -Essar Equipment Bank, Essar Projects India.

The Road Ahead

With more than 60 per cent of the cargo movement done by India's large network of roads, the road-building sector in the country has offered major growth opportunities for the construction equipment industry.

Focus on Future

Telcon offers around 30 models of hydraulic excavators starting from 2T up to 800T capacity catering to mining, construction, quarrying and other applications.

Leading the pack

There are over18,000 L&T Case machines operating in various applications, across the length and breadth of the country, of which 12,500 are backhoe loaders and 5,500 are vibratory compactors.

Earthmoving Equipment: We are the market leaders in vibratory compactors in India

We have redesigned our loader backhoes which makes it one of the lowest fuel consuming machines (fuel consumed per cubic meter production) for both backhoe and loader operations.