What AI can do for the CE industry

Productivity, safety and uptime are crucial drivers in the CE industry, where machine downtime can cost more than $1 million per day.

What AI can do for the CE industry

Productivity, safety and uptime are crucial drivers in the CE industry, where machine downtime can cost more than $1 million per day.

Recent past sees significant IoT development for remote and health equipment monitoring

BKR Prasad, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

Gulf Oil Lubricants, S-Oil Seven to introduce new lubricant range in India

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., a prominent lubricant manufacturer and a Hinduja Group company, has made a big move to expand its product portfolio in the Indian market.

Fuelling Innovation

Lubricants are essential to keeping engines and industrial machinery in optimal condition.

Successful mining with technology-driven lubrication solutions

Mobil Delvac Modern™? 15W-40 Super Fleet is a contemporary heavy-duty diesel engine oil intended to improve fleet performance.

Castrol reveals new campaign #BadhteRahoAage

Castrol, India’s leading lubricant player, unveiled a new marketing campaign, #BadhteRahoAage, focusing on the opportunity of remarkable progress and success of truckers who prefer Castrol CRB TURBOMAX.

Castrol reveals new campaign #BadhteRahoAage

Aims to build the importance of business, finance, health, and the role of technology for the trucker community.

“We work very closely with mining companies.”

BKR Prasad, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the types of mining equipment offered by the company.

Cat Introduces RM600, RM800 Reclaimer-Stabilizers

They can also add asphalt emulsions or other binding agents.

We continually make investments to upgrade our facilities

Satya Ranjan Mohapatra, Deputy General Manager (IB & IS), Tide Water Oil, speaks major products from the company and its salient features.

Sennebogen’s 55-tonne battery-powered crawler crane

Developed in collaboration with Dutch dealer Van den Heuvel, Sennebogen unveiled its first battery-powered telescopic crawler crane.

Castrol India introduces 100% recycled bottle for its premium engine oil brand

The brand is now being packed in a 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) bottle

JCB India launches three new excavators

These machines will be built at JCB India’s state-of-the-art factory in Pune

Tata Motors launches all-new 5W30 synthetic engine oil for CVs

Promises lower TCO, improved fuel economy and reduced carbon impact

ExxonMobil in strategic partnership with THINK Gas to market CNG lubricants

ExxonMobil Lubricants announced a strategic partnership with THINK Gas Distribution, involved in clean fuel distribution to consumers, to market its range of compressed natural gas (CNG) lubricants for passenger and commercial vehicles.

ExxonMobil showcases innovation in new-age fluid and digital reliability solutions at MMMM 2022

At MMMM 2022, Mobil is showcasing its portfolio of products for the steel sector that is emerging as a key contributor to India’s economic growth.

Optimising efficiency

Choosing the right lubricant is essential in helping to improve reliability, boost productivity and reduce the frequency of breakdowns.

Premium lubrication solutions for successful mining operations

As a core industry, the mining sector plays a significant role ininfluencing the economic growth of our resource-rich country.

Infra growth to boost filter demand

The Indian filtration equipment market is expected to grow at a steady pace despite tough market conditions.

Castrol launches all-new BS-VI ready MAGNATEC engine oils

Castrol, India’s leading lubricant brand, announced the launch of its latest range of Castrol MAGNATEC, featuring India’s widest offering of BS-VI-ready engine oils for cars and SUVs.

Castrol launches all-new BS-VI ready MAGNATEC engine oils

Castrol, India’s leading lubricant brand, announced the launch of its latest range of Castrol MAGNATEC, featuring India’s widest offering of BS-VI-ready engine oils for cars and SUVs

Leveraging Technology

Through Technovation 2022, Schwing Stetter exhibited the concept of innovation through technology in the concrete and construction industries across the country.

Hyundai CE launches EU Stage V 13-15 tonne A-Series excavators

Hyundai Construction Equipment is launching three EU Stage V compliant A-Series crawler excavators in the popular 13-15 tonne sector, delivering new levels of performance, efficiency and productivity for rental companies and contractors.

Success Story: Successful steel operations with superior lubrication solutions

The backbone of industrial operations, India’s steel industry is among the largest in the world. According to estimates by India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the country produced the second highest amount of crude steel in June 2021, and is expected to witness further growth in the days to come.

Growing at a steady pace

The Indian filtration equipment market is expected to grow at a steady pace despite tough market conditions

Reducing friction

The global industrial lubricants market size is projected to reach $ 73.3 billion by 2024, from $ 62.8 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of 3.1 per cent.

Volvo Trucks India launches next generation trucks

6 new trucks from FM & FMX heavy-duty range come loaded with features to boost productivity, improve safety and enhance driver comfort

Why proper lubrication is essential for construction equipment

Choosing the right lubricant is essential to improve construction equipment reliability and productivity and to reduce breakdowns.

Cat 315 GC excavator ups visibility, cuts maintenance costs by up to 25%

Maintenance schedules have been extended and synchronized on the new Cat 315 GC Next Gen compact radius excavator, changes that have prompted up to a 25 per cent reduction in maintenance costs, says Cat.

Castrol launches new initiatives to support production in the new normal

Castrol India announced the introduction of two new initiatives to help manufacturing companies with their lubricant-related requirements, as they resume business operations.

GP Global acquires lubricants assets of Nigeria?s Grand Petroleum

GP Global, a leading global energy-to-agriculture conglomerate, has made a strategic acquisition of the lubricants assets of Grand Petroleum, Nigeria?s leading lubricants player and part of the Nosak Group, in order to expand and strengthen its presence in Nigeria and West Africa.

GS caltex celebrates 10th anniversary in India

As GS Caltex India celebrates its 10th anniversary, we caught up with Rajesh Nagar, Managing Director and CEO, to find out more about the organisation's journey so far and its future plans for the Indian market.

Poised to Grow

India's lubricant market is growing up with demand for industrial lubricants on the rise. More infrastructure developments and growth in manufacturing in the coming years will see further demand growth for industrial lubricants.

We have the widest range of oils to meet all requirements

GS Caltex India is a 100 per cent subsidiary of GS Caltex, which is a 50:50 joint venture between GS Energy of South Korea and Chevron Corp of USA.

Making rapid strides

Being the third largest lubricant market in the world and the fastest growing market in the world, Indian lubricant market has made rapid strides in the market by introducing new products and solutions for the customers.

TVH Equipment exhibits new JLG products at Matexpo

During Matexpo, held from September 11 to 15 in Kortrijk, Belgium, JLG distributor TVH Equipment displayed many new products that JLG had unveiled at bauma Munich in April 2019.

Filters for CE Applications

The market for hydraulic filtration is expected to grow in future due to demand from infrastructure sector and to meet the upcoming emission regulations next year.

We take advantage of IoT at every opportunity

Mann and Hummel offers end-to-end filtration solutions for construction and mining equipment. Antomon Rapheal, Director-R&D Engineering - OE, Mann and Hummel Filter, explains more on the market opportunity and products and solutions.

Filters of future

Construction and mining equipment work at extreme environment and weather conditions that involve a lot of dust, temperature variations and uneven terrains.

GS Caltex showcases lube solutions

GS Caltex India showcased its Research and Development (R&D) capabilities, which is its core strength in developing product competitiveness for lubricants and polymers.

CASE India?s advanced telematics to improve operational efficiency

With an aim to offer a better operational efficiency and security to the customer, CASE India now offers advanced version of its Eagle Eye Telematics.

Equipment companies exhibiting at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018 speak!

Lubricant industry is becoming more dynamic

Lubricants are a crucial component of achieving significant business value by helping reduce costs and improve equipment productivity. Praveen Nagpal, Chief Technology Officer, Shell Lubricants India, shares more on his company's major activities towards this.

Adding value to equipment life

Industrial lubricants play a major role in improving the operational efficiency productivity of an equipment. Currently, the demand is for thinner lubricants that provide longer oil drain intervals.

Bio-based lubricants are expected to grow faster

Growth in infrastructure and industrial sectors is driving the demand for lubricants. Ravi Chawla, Managing Director, Gulf Oil Lubricants India, shares more on the current trend and market outlook.

We see double-digit growth for industrial lubricants

With about 200 distributors and extensive logistical reach, GS Caltex India has consolidated its presence in Indian market. Rajesh Nagar, Managing Director & CEO, shares more on the market opportunities for lubricants in Indian construction and mining industry

We have the proven lubricants and expertise for industry

ExxonMobil has a portfolio of advanced product offerings for the construction, mining and material handling equipment sectors. Glen Sharkowicz, Director of Brand Strategy - Commercial marketing, South Asia Pacific, ExxonMobil, Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, shares more.

Mahindra in strategic partnership with Castrol India

Mahindra & Mahindra and Castrol India announced the signing of a new strategic partnership agreement between the two companies.

Performance lubricants enhance productivity, profits

Construction and mining industries require lubrication solutions that are as durable as their equipment. In an exclusive interview, Deepankar Banerjee, CEO, ExxonMobil Lubricants advises how new generation lubricants can boost efficiency of heavy machinery and equipment.

Gulf Oil clocks record volume growth

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd (GOLIL) reported its unaudited results for the quarter ended June 30

Managing risk in a highly competitive industry

With a strong but volatile outlook for the mining sector, the industry is focused on future growth through expanded production, without losing sight of operational efficiency and cost optimisation.

GP Global, CEPSA partner to make marine lubricants in India

GP Global Energy Private Limited (GPGEPL), part of the UAE-based GP Global, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Cepsa, integrated Spanish oil major, to make and market Cepsa?s marine and power generation lubricants in India.

Diesel Engine Oil

Pensol Diamond Ex 36000 Plus is an SAE viscosity grade of 15W-40 for heavy-duty diesel engines. This product meets API standard of CI-4 Plus and it is designed as per requirement of engine oil for use in BS-III and BS-IV commercial diesel engines vehicles.

GS Caltex's offerings for Infrastructure Sector

Nearly every business in construction sector is under increasing pressureto lower operating costs and increase efficiency. This often means doing more with fewer people and using equipment for longer duration.

High temperature and water resistant greases are need of the hour

The government is focusing more on developing infrastructure in India for the overall growth of Indian economy. Projects like smart cities and bullet trains require more of innovative technologies and equipment.

Lubricants act as blood in an equipment

Lubricants act as a blood in case of any equipment. Any deterioration happens will eventually knock down the performance of the machine and hence hamper the productivity.

GS Caltex's offerings for Infrastructure Sector

Nearly every business in construction sector is under increasing pressure to lower operating costs and increase efficiency. This often means doing more with fewer people and using equipment for longer duration.

Effective Lubrication FOR Productivity

Infrastructure development and the demand for automotive products are major factors that are driving the growth of the metals and mining sector in India. To address the burgeoning demands of metal and steel, the Ministry of Steel aimed to increase the steel production capacity to 142.3 million tonne in 2017.

Perkins launches diesel engine oil

Perkins has launched a new Perkins Diesel Engine Oil, the only oil formulated specifically to match the conditions in Perkins engines, according to the company.

Small machine making Big Impact

With its compact size and versatile application features, skid steer loader has all the possibilities to become a popular equipment in Indian market. The new activities in urban infrastructure development and waste management initiatives, this mini equipment class is expected to see more demand in future.

Ultimate reliability lubricants

OEMs have been under considerable pressure to offer engines that are more durable, more fuel efficient and produce less emissions than before.

Lubricants for Mining applications

Equipment working at mining sites need to perform reliably and efficiently, without major breakdown and other issues. Safe and efficient operation is imperative for mining equipment to increase productivity and safety in mining operations. Lubricants play a major role in this by minimising wear and tear of machinery parts and safeguard the equipment in the harshest conditions.

Making rapid strides

Motor graders have seen unprecedented growth in the past couple of years, which is expected to continue in the coming years as well with road projects continue to grow.

Lubricants market in India is getting more lucrative

The expected robust demand for construction equipment and machinery is going to generate a concomitant demand for industrial and construction machinery lubricants in India. Akhil Jha, Chief Technology Officer, Shell Lubricants India, explains more on the new trends and product innovations in lubricants.

Customer in Focus

Apar Industries offers the entire range of lubricants for construction and mining applications. This includes engine oils, transmission oils, UTTO, hydraulic oils, ATF, multi-purpose and speciality greases.

Optimising efficiency

With the construction, mining and infrastructure projects are growing faster, there is a growing demand for productive and efficient equipment in various projects. This will boost the demand for technologically superior lubricants to meet the industry needs.

Lubes of the Future

Construction and infrastructure sector in India is gaining new momentum as the aggressive push by the government has scaled up the infrastructure development across the country.

Optimal Solutions

GS Caltex began base oil production in November 2007 with 16,000 BPSD capacity, but almost doubled its capacity by 2014. By using the latest cutting-edge hydro-cracking technology, the company produces high quality environment-friendly base oil, which satisfies challenging specifications of lubricant manufacturers.

Diesel Emissions Technology

Diesel emissions technology is a bridge for sustainable industrial development and environment protection. PS Suri shares more on the emerging trends in diesel emissions technology in India.

Green, Greener, Greenest

At a time when the government is focusing on the next level of emission compliance in on-road and off-road vehicles, EQUIPMENT INDIA explores how the market is getting ready to comply with the latest norms.

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.

Choosing the Right Hydraulic Fluids

When it comes to hydraulic fluids, the operating practices of yesterday are long gone. Today the pressure is on hydraulic systems. Hydraulic systems are expected to deliver optimum performance while operating under higher pressures, higher temperatures and tougher operating conditions

Shell launches Komatsu Genuine Oil

Shell Lubricants, in partnership with Komatsu, has launched a specially reformulated lubricant - Komatsu Genuine oil 15W-40. Following a global alliance of more than 15 years

Shell Lubricants launches Komatsu Genuine Oil 15W-40

Shell Lubricants, in partnership with Komatsu, has launched a specially reformulated lubricant - Komatsu Genuine oil 15W-40. Following a global alliance of more than 15 years, the two companies have come together to create this new formulation that meets the requirements of API CI-4, DH1 which makes it a unique combination.

ExxonMobil now authorised supplier of Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

ExxonMobil Lubricants is now an authorised lubricants supplier of Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company.

Shell Lubricants organises 1st Tech Forum for mining

Shell Lubricants, the global market share leader in finished lubricants, hosted its first Technology Forum for the mining sector.The forum brought together prominent industry experts from CII, and OEMs such as Coal India, Essel Mining, and Tata Hitachi, among others to share insights on specific industry trends, challenges, best practices, emission norms outlook and deliberate upon the future scenarios in the mining industry

Lubricants: Smooth Sailing Ahead

With the government moving fast to meet the latest emission norms and OEMs making further improvement in design, the lubricants industry is set to witness a major revolution in product innovation.

LiuGong Introduces 922D HD Excavator in India

LiuGong launched 22 tonne heavy duty (HD) crawler excavators in India. The first machine will be delivered to a customer in Faridabad. LiuGong introduced 22 tonne excavator after three years of R&D study and testing in various applications.

Scania showcases P410 mining tippers

Scania Commercial Vehicles India showcased its premium mining tippers, the P 410 (8x4) coal body and P 410 (8x4) SSAB rock body, at Excon 2015.

Tata Hitachi chooses Shell as its lubricant supplier in India

Shell Lubricants announced its association with Tata Hitachi as the approved supplier in India.

Engine Valves

Jay Industries has gained expertise in providing a quality-tested range of automotive engine valves. These are developed by the experts using high-grade raw material along with advanced technologies.

Diggies to Scoop the Growth Pie

Market indicators show visible signs of economic recovery and infrastructure development. Crawler excavator segment is expected to witness resurgence in sales from 2015 and is expected to grow to 26 per cent.

Energy Efficient Lubricants

Lubricant manufacturers to great extent are trying to exceed expectations from lubricants that can meet stricter emission norms, improve energy efficiency, and enhance reliability and longer equipment life.

Hitachi to showcase machines at Intermat 2015

Hitachi is displaying a selection of new and existing machines ranging from small hand-held compactors to its latest rigid dump-truck for mine and quarry use.

Engine oils

Powerzone Oil Refinery Pvt Ltd offers a range of engine oils. Powerzone ZRX-4 is a high-performance semi-synthetic diesel engine lubricant designed to provide ultimate engine protection and performance in heavy-duty and off-highway vehicle engines operating in extreme conditions over very long service periods.

Engine Oil

The Waxpol Industries offers Turbo King engine oil, SAE 15W-40 API CH-4/SJ. Turbo King is formulated for lubrication of modern diesel engines meeting latest emission norm (Euro III) and operation under severe conditions to meet stringent emissions norms.

SDLG launches branded oils and lubricants

SDLG has intr-?oduced a new range of oils and lubricants specially designed for its range of construction machines to protect them against wear and tear and to enhance

Hyundai showcases innovations at IMME 2014

Hyundai Construction Equipment India, one of the leading excavator manufacturers in the country, showcased its technological prowess with the latest R390LC-9 excavator for the mining segment and launched their new engine oil HyGen Oil on the inaugural day of 12th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition 2014 (IMME 2014) which held in Kolkata last month.

VMT860 Roller

The 9T tandem roller VMT 860 is designed to offer high productivity and reliability with maximum operating economy.

Total Transport Solutions

Tata Motors has addressed the shift in business needs in the market through the introduction of various service schemes.The Indian commercial vehicle customer has evolved over last few decades, with his focus shifting from just plying and maintaining his trucks, to expanding

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.

The Indian lubricants industry is expected to grow at 11.5 per cent

Synthetic lubricants in all applications are becoming more popular and widely used worldwide. While it is estimated that the current consumption of synthetic lubricants is about six per cent of the global lubricants consumption,

We are launching the world popular F series 5T and 6T wheel loaders.

Capital equipment purchases are done after carefully examining all these costs, like lifecycle costs, cost per tonne of material handled. All offerings keep these in mind and our machines are designed to improve the overall lifecycle and keep the operating costs low so that are able to offer better economics to the customer, says Abhijit Gupta, Managing Director, CASE New Holland Construction Equipment. Excerpts from the interview.

We have launched products on extra high viscosity index in hydraulics

We are working on engine oil and gear oil applications that will give better fuel efficiency on an overall basis, says Vikas Kapur, AVP, Valvoline Cummins. Excerpts of the interview.

Specialised Fluids

Specialised fluids minimise repairs and maintenance and maximise performance and equipment life.Today?s earthmovers are big beasts. Typical mining equipment can generate 650 HP and boast a lifting capacity of 90,000 pounds (41 tonne). During the last 25 years or so, the performance and sophistication of off-highway machinery has increased dramatically. There have been increases in power, power density and torque with each successive model.

Innovations in Polymer Chemistry and Process Engineering

Dr. Michael Covitch and William Dimitrakis discuss some of the latest innovations that bring new viscosity modifier chemistry to the customer.The traditional role of a polymer additive in a lubricant has been as a thickener or viscosity modifier (VM), and/or as a pour-point depressant. Viscosity modifiers are also called viscosity index (VI) improvers but today, the value a polymer additive brings to a lubricant has expanded significantly to meet dynamic equipment challenges.

Earthmaster equipped with remotecare

Don't know what is happening to your machine when you're not around? With Mahindra EarthMaster Backhoe Loader, this worry becomes a thing of the past. The Mahindra EarthMaster comes equipped with RemoteCare feature, the first and only one of its kind in backhoe loaders in India.

We work very closely with OEMs.

In the economic slowdown techno?logy plays a role where one becomes more profit conscious and looks for someone like Shell. Our solutions are based on delivering value, says Akhileshwar Jha, Vice President-Technical, Lubricants, Shell India Markets.

M&M is working towards expanding its product portfolio

The construction of the DITEC engine combining direct injection (DI) with turbo charger and intercooler (TCI), delivers over ten per cent fuel savings per hour, allowing earthmoving contractors to lower their operating costs in a very competitive contracting and hiring business,