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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.
Greasing Practices for Construction Equipment
Lubrication is one of the most important investments you can make for your machine health.
How Attachments Revolutionise Equipment Utilisation
Purchasing additional attachments helps to increase the host machine’s ability to tackle more jobs.
Firstgreen Rockeat Line of Remote-Control Electric Skid Steers
Firstgreen Industries has expanded its line of cabinless, electric skid steers with the new Rockeat models. Offering near-silent operation, the skid steers produce zero carbon emissions and include minimal operating fluids.
Mini Equipment Market Booms
Mini construction equipment provides the versatility and efficiency needed for modern construction projects, especially in urban areas and confined spaces.
Teleo, Storm collaborate to debut autonomous snowplow
In a groundbreaking collaboration between Teleo and snow removal equipment distributor Storm Equipment, the debut of the first commercially available remote-operated and autonomous industrial snowplow in the US has been unveiled.
CASE India inaugurates new dealership in Jaipur
CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, has broadened its presence in Rajasthan by appointing a new dealer partner, RDR Techsol in Jaipur.
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.
How AI and ML are revolutionising CE in India
AI enables machines to perform tasks requiring human intelligence, such as decision-making and pattern recognition, while ML allows systems to learn from data and make predictions.
Safety at New Heights
Mobile cranes are relatively easier to operate, manoeuvre, and optimise. However, they are highly prone to accidents.
MYCRANE signs MOU with Equip9 at Excon
Equip9 is an AI-enabled start-up that has developed an app for everything related to heavy equipment.
Mycrane and Equip9 Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Crane Rental
Mycrane and Equip9 signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Excon
Mycrane and Equip9 Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Crane Rental
Mycrane and Equip9 signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Excon
We are at the forefront of technological innovation
Sanjay Saxena, COO, Sany India and South Asia
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.
Building the Future
The market for wheel loaders is seeing fresh traction due to the buoyancy in road construction activities. Fresh off take of coal due to a surge in thermal power production is adding to the demand.
Unleashing the hidden potential
The undercarriage parts market in India is expected to continue growing due to ongoing infrastructure projects, and the demand for reliable heavy machinery.
Mini excavators are in high demand due to rapid urbanisation
E. Moses, Executive Vice President, Division Head, Kobelco Construction Equipment India, speaks on different models and specifications of mini equipment offered by the company.
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.
The demand trend for earthmoving equipment is expected to remain positive
Nischal Mehrotra, Vice President (Sales & Marketing), Liugong India, speaks on the emerging technology trends in the earthmoving equipment industry in India.
With WX175E SR, Case CE strikes the wheeled excavator market
New short-radius wheeled excavator can traverse streets up to 22 mph
How to make construction S.Af.E.R?
The theme S.Af.E.R. stands for -- S: Sustainability; Af: Alternative Fuels; E: Electrification; and R: Rentals. The underlying premise of the theme is that integrating energy-efficient equipment and energy-saving technology in sustainable development initiatives can drastically cut energy use and harmful emissions.
Topcon launches 2D Grade Control for Compact Track Loaders
A CAN bus connection is used in the system
Predictive Maintenance: A New Paradigm in Heavy Equipment
Predictive maintenance can help fleets avoid breakdowns while reducing maintenance costs by predicting when parts will fail based on performance data and other information.
Five Ways Attachments Enhance Productivity & Profitability
Purchasing additional attachments helps to increase the host machine’s ability to tackle more jobs.
Building a strong foundation
As India’s infrastructure modernisation drive gathers steam, there is a concomitant rise in demand for foundation equipment across the spectrum.
What’s driving the demand?
Increasing demand for novel construction equipment is expected to drive the global undercarriage components market in the upcoming years.
The importance of construction automation has grown rapidly
Himanshu Sharma, Head – Marketing & Corporate Communication, B&R Industrial Automation, speaks on the emerging technology trends in earthmoving equipment.
On track: double-digit growth
Distribution, digitisation and electrification are expected to be the key drivers of the earthmoving equipment industry in the coming years.
The simulation factory answers heavy equipment variability
As heavy equipment engineers face countless obstacles due to the many different machine usages and configurations, Simcenter System Analyst software allows manufacturers to leverage the value of existing models by providing an easy-to-use, deskilled simulation platform for performing trade-off and optimisation studies.
Optimising efficiency
Choosing the right lubricant is essential in helping to improve reliability, boost productivity and reduce the frequency of breakdowns.
CNH Construction division posts best first quarter in a decade
CNH Industrial’s construction equipment division reported its most profitable first quarter in over a decade
Towering Ahead!
The rapid expansion of the real-estate sector and the emergence of high-end infrastructure projects are driving the demand for tower cranes.
Why CE industry needs automation
The world is entering an age of robotics. Industrial robots have worked in the manufacturing sector for decades, and now they appear in most industries. Construction could be the next industry.
SANY India delivers India’s largest crawler crane for windmill application
SANY India, a leading construction equipment manufacturer in India, has added one more feather to their cap with the key handover of the country’s first 800-tonne lifting capacity crawler crane to Dwarkesh Transport Corporation, SANY India’s esteemed patron based in Anand, Gujarat.
SANY India delivers India’s largest crawler crane for windmill application
This leviathan crane will be used by Dwarkesh Transport for wind turbine installation.
Top popular construction equipment companies in India
The infrastructure sector has witnessed a rapid growth within the country. With many ongoing projects, nation is for sure going to taste its development soon, but along with it many industries associated with infrastructure has evolved. One such industry is the construction equipment industry.
Counting on diggers
Increasing demand for construction and infrastructure activities is anticipated to augment earthmoving equipment market growth in India over the next few years.
Sany becomes world’s largest excavator seller in 2020
Indian construction equipment and heavy machinery manufacturing firm Sany has gone past major brands like JCB and Caterpillar to become the biggest excavator seller worldwide in 2020.
Japan's Kubota may raise stake in Escorts
Japanese agriculture and heavy equipment firm Kubota Corp is in talks with the Nanda family - promoters of India's Escorts to increase its stake and eventually become a controlling shareholder in the tractor maker and engineering construction company, said people aware of the matter.
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.
Demand for higher tonnage cranes is likely to grow
With the government’s heavy investment on infrastructure development, the mobile crane market in India is showing gradual signs of improvement, which was impacted by the pandemic.
Sany becomes world’s largest excavator seller in 2020
Indian construction equipment and heavy machinery manufacturing firm Sany has gone past major brands like JCB and Caterpillar to become the biggest excavator seller worldwide in 2020.
S Saxena of Sany: Demand for higher tonnage cranes is likely to grow
Interview with Sanjay Saxena, Sr VP and Head of Heavy Equipment Business Unit, Sany Heavy Industry India.
Putting a value on training
IISD has termed the operator as HERO “heavy equipment resourceful operator” to create the value of operator.
Demand for pick n carry cranes has strong correlation with industrial growth
The India mobile crane market is anticipated to register annual growth rate of over 5 per cent during the forecast period 2020-2025. Unfortunately, Due to unexpected Covid-19 pandemic, we can expect some challenges in terms of upcoming projects in India.
L&T bags order for Titanium Clad Oxidation Reactor from Technip Energies
The company develops indigenous technology for the critical equipment
Putting a value on training
Indian Institute of Skill Development (IISD) is one of the best companies, providing training to heavy equipment and machinery operators.
Predictive maintenance: A new paradigm in heavy equipment
Predictive maintenance can help fleets avoid breakdowns while reducing maintenance costs by predicting when parts will fail based on performance data and other information.
Construction Technology: The need of the hour!
CW is organising the CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT on July 22-23, 2021, virtually to identify proven, innovative and globally established construction technologies.
Predictive maintenance: A new paradigm in heavy equipment
Predictive maintenance can help fleets avoid breakdowns while reducing maintenance costs by predicting when parts will fail based on performance data and other information
Sanjay Saxena of Sany: Covid second wave has hit production
Sanjay Saxena, Senior Vice President & Head of Heavy Equipment Business Unit, Sany Heavy Industry India, speaks on the technology trends in foundation equipment and accessories, and the latest products and solutions offered by the company.
Second wave of pandemic has hit the production
Incorporated in 2002, SANY India was and offers the widest range of construction machinery in India and South Asia. Presently, SANY India offers products like excavators, truck mounted cranes, all-terrain and rough terrain cranes, crawler cranes, transit mixers, batching plants, boom pumps, trailer pumps, piling rigs, motor graders, pavers, compactors, reach stackers, rubber tyred gantry cranes, rail-mounted gantry cranes, mining equipment, wind turbine generators and many more. The company has already established a strong network of around 28 dealers and 135+ outlets across India to cater to the growing demand and provide sales and service support to all its customers and associates.
Restart of govt flagship programmes will lift up excavators market in 2021
According to the Off-highway Research, the sale forecast for crawler excavators from 2019-2024 is 24 per cent whereas the mini excavator market is expected to grow by 39 per cent during the given duration.
Digging deeper
The government’s various initiatives on revival of the infrastructure sector and favourable policies have driven the growth of Indian hydraulic excavator market.
Dheeraj Panda of Sany: Restarting govt flagship programmes will lift up excavators market in 2021
Dheeraj Panda, Director – Sales, Marketing and Customer Support, Sany Heavy Industry India, speaks on how market has evolved for hydraulic excavators in the last couple of years.
Sany India, CII Foundation tie-up to donate Ventilators
As the hospitals are reeling under an acute shortage of ventilator beds and other medical supplies amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the country- Sany India in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Foundation and CII Pune donated 3 ventilators to Sassoon Hospital today.
Fuel tracking solution’s penetration is less than 1% of the overall commercial fleet size
Nigraani provides IoT (Internet of Things) solutions to commercial fleet operators to help them track their diesel consumption with 99 per cent accuracy and fleet operation metrics. The SaaS (Software as a Service) model helps avoid any overhead of setting up an IT team to manage hardware/software.
Laying a strong foundation
The demand for foundation equipment in India has been growing at the rate of 25 to 30 per cent year on year basis.
Sany embraces new emission norms; launches 4 new truck cranes
As the nation is ushering into new emission standards, Sany India, a global leader in the CE Industry has successfully embraced the Bharat CEV Stage IV norms and upgraded and launched four new truck cranes; STC250C, STC450C, STC600C, and STC800C in the market.
Digital continuity in vehicle using open standards
The automobile industry inclusive of the off highway and mobile machinery are cost sensitive at the same time technology craving industries. To keep pace with technological advancements these industries constantly invest heavily in research and development projects.
Improving machine performance
Improving overall equipment effectiveness is always a challenge.
Nigraani’s fuel tracking solution’s gains enable ARSS to increase driver’s salary multi-fold
ARSS Infrastructure Projects (ARSS) achieved an RoI in fuel tracking solution in months.
Doosan Bobcat gearing up for expected 19% NA sales boost this year
Further proof that compact equipment sales have escaped the significant downturn felt by heavy equipment sales in the past year is shown in Doosan Bobcat’s Q4 and 2020 results.
New Avenues to Growth
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit market players adversely on the supply side, causing declining sales of undercarriage components.
India delivers 1st batch of heavy cranes to bolster operations at Chabahar port
India has delivered a consignment of heavy equipment, including cranes, for further development of Iran’s Chabahar port, signalling New Delhi’s commitment to the strategic connectivity project that can provide access to markets in Central Asia
Caterpillar revives Trial series with new video
The Cat Trial #9: PAC-MAN™ takes on the video-gaming world to celebrate Caterpillar’s 95th anniversary
Road Equipment: Road to Recovery
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has big plans of constructing expressways, national highways, state highways and rural roads in the coming years. However, any uncertain economic situation in future may affect the recovery of the market as this will affect the payment of contractors, financing and thus equipment mobilisation.
The mantra of self-reliance
After months of speculation on GDP numbers, the results have confirmed our worst fears: our economy is suffering from a serious malaise.
Tower Cranes in Tough Times
: The slowdown in real estate market has impacted the growth prospects of tower cranes this year. However, going ahead, demands from industrial infrastructure segment can drive the growth. Karan Chechi writes on the trend.
Paving the Road to Success
To be competitive in a global market, it is essential for OEMs explore and take the first step towards adopting advanced automation and digitisation solutions. Saurabh Kulkarni, Mobile Automation Expert at B&R Industrial Automation, Austria writes.
Brokk appoints new training specialist
Based in the northeast, he will provide on-site and virtual safety and application training for customers in a variety of operations
Ritchie Bros. eases cash flow for equipment owners
Ritchie Bros. is supporting equipment owners through the COVID-19 crisis with flexible disposition options to improve their cash flow
We will be introducing more models in near future
The market size of the foundation equipment is estimated to see a drop this year. However, from the second half of 2021 till next 3-4 years, it is likely to grow substantially.
Mecalac opens new facility to expand growth in North America
Mecalac, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of compact construction equipment for urban environments, has opened a new 14,000-sq ft facility in Norfolk, Massachusetts, to serve as the North American headquarters and further support the growth of the brand in this market.
Bracing for Future Opportunities
The engine is the heart of a vehicle or an equipment. So, engines play an important role in the successful operations of the equipment.
MB Crusher to demonstrate innovations at Conexpo 2020
On March 10-14, 2020, at the Silver Lot - Booth #S5003 at Conexpo 2020, three of a kind will be demonstrating to show visitors how the work is simpler by simply attaching these units to heavy machinery.
Steering Growth
Growing urbanisation and mechanisation of manual jobs are driving the demand for compact equipment such as skid-steer loaders in India.
Selling mining equipment to a global buyer base
With the end of the year approaching, Ritchie Bros. is gearing up for its last Dubai equipment auction of 2019.
Customers are shifting to all-round solution
Shell Lubricants has developed next-generation oils and greases for various industry applications, using the best-in-class technology.
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.
Raimondi Cranes to exhibit at JDL Expo 2019
GP Mat International, heavy lifting solution specialists based in Le Bignon, France, and Raimondi Cranes, Italian manufacturer of tower and luffing cranes for more than 150 years, announced joint participation in JDL Expo 2019
Compact and powerful
With the growth drivers of urban and rural infrastructure markets opening up, mini construction equipment segment is looking for a renewed growth in the coming years.
There isn't one new normal for the industry any longer
Metso Corporation has unveiled plans for Rs 5.6 billion investment to consolidate its operations in India. The Helsinki-based industrial major is a global provider of equipment and services for the mining, aggregates, recycling, and process industries through its minerals and flow control segments.
Gaining Momentum
Ports sector in India is gaining momentum with steadily growing cargo traffic and the expansions progressing at various ports. Development of new ports add to this momentum. Port equipment players are looking at this trend positively.
Digital technology for mobile equipment is in transition
B&R Industrial Automation offers high-performance and technologically advanced products and solutions to construction and off-highway equipment OEMs.
JLG announces global aftermarket leadership promotions
JLG Industries, Inc has announced leadership promotions in its North American, Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe-Middle East-Africa-India-Russia (EMEAIR) aftermarket operations.
More than AN Opportunity
MB's product range with the Triple R System reduces, reuses and recycles inert material directly at the construction sites.
Meeting intelligence and power
Going forward, the focus of hydraulics is expected to be a combination of hydraulics and electronics that will deliver smarter products with a mix of the intelligence of electronics and the power density of hydraulics.
We offer much more than just the live auctions
Ritchie Bros is one of the largest equipment platforms worldwide, transacting hundreds of thousands of items each year. Eduard Faig, Regional Sales Manager, Middle East, Africa and Asia Subcontinent, Ritchie Bros elaborates on the company's presence in the global market and its future plans for India.
Bauma CTT Russia 2018
For the first time under the new name bauma CTT Russia, the 19th international trade fair for construction equipment and technologies was held successfully during June 5-8 at the Crocus Expo IEC in Moscow, Russia, and surpassed the previous year's results in terms of visitor and exhibitor numbers.
Capacities huffing and puffing
It's one year since the unified tax system of Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into force. GST has been a game changer in its vast sense considering the difficulties faced by the industry in terms of multiple tax structure.
Lifting up Expectations
Gone are the days of slowdown and stagnation for mobile cranes market. Many equipment were seen idle with projects not taking off as expected.
Unbeatable fuel efficiency
Two EC950E excavators from Volvo are working 20-hours per day removing overburden at a mine in Semboja, Indonesia with fuel efficiency surpassing that of larger excavators in the fleet.
On Strong Foundation
Foundation equipment segment is back on action with a lot of equipment busy at various project sites across the country. The trend is expected to continue for the next few years.
Pushing Boundaries
With the demand for excavators growing in the market, OEMs are introducing new features to further improve the efficiency and productivity of the machines, helping in quick and qualitative project execution.
We are working on futuristic solutions using IoT, AI, AR and VR
We build outcome impacting solutions integrating Internet of things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance customer experience and improve organisational performance.
Sell where people buy
There is a saying in the industry that 'if a machine isn't making money, it is only costing money'. Equipment often needs to be turned into cash first before returns can be used to make other investments.
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