Revolutionising construction

The booming construction sector is fueling a growing demand for air compressors.

The Mining Boom

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

Coal continues to be the major demand driver in mining

Arvind K Garg, Senior Vice President and Head, L&T Construction and Mining Machinery, speaks on the construction and mining equipment market in India.

Mining the Future

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

Heading towards a new high!

After two years of lull, the excavator market should grow again and reach 25,000 units in 2022.

R Kumar of Elgi: We plan to increase our range of portable screw air compressors

Ramesh Kumar G of Elgi Equipments speaks on the key applications of mobile air compressors in construction, mining, and drilling operations.

Small is the New Big!

Air compressors are necessary at any construction site. Compared to non-portable air compressors, the smaller machines produce significantly less noise, and are used to complete jobs at any locations.

Crushing Need: Energy-Efficiency

Environmental and energy-cost issues make it vital for the crusher and screening equipment industry to focus on energy-efficient machines.

Companies all over the world are turning to digital integration to increase efficiency in the mining process.

In recent years, mining companies have adopted a growing range of digital solutions. Many have mechanised their operations, moved from the physical to the digital realm by adding equipment sensors.

Unlocking the mining potential

The future of the Indian mining equipment market looks good with opportunities in underground mining and surface mining.

With infra plans in place, there will be continuous growth for hydraulic excavators

Initially during first quarter of FY2021 there was decline in sales of hydraulic excavators due to pandemic. During second quarter the sales have improved and subsequently, during third and fourth quarter the sales of crawler excavators has picked up and ended with a total sales growth of 8 per cent compared to previous FY2020.

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.

Kleemann screening plants for iron ore mining in Odisha

Orrisa Mining Corporation (OMC) has awarded its iron ore mining contract to Kalinga Commercial Corporation (KCCL) for its Gandamardhan Hill top mine located at Keonjhar.

We are planning to introduce digital dashboards

Indranil Roy, Director - Mining, thyssenkrupp Industries India, shares some facts on the company’s presence in bulk material handling space and the market trend.

Mining opportunities and challenges

Ritabrata Ghosh, Associate Head, Corporate Sector Ratings, ICRA writes on the mining scenario in India.

Komatsu dumper completes 60,000 hours at Tata Steel mine, creates history

The Komatsu HD785 dumper supplied by L&T has crossed 60,000 hours at Tata Steel’s Noamundi Iron Ore Mines to create history.

Crushers & Screens: Gaining Momentum?

The growing aggregate requirements in the infrastructure projects and the improving mineral mining activities in the country demand crushers and screens in large numbers. But with some roadblocks pose as challenges in this positive scenario, can the crusher segment gather momentum

On revival Path

In spite of the current slowdown, tyre market for off-highway applications is going to revive in the coming years due to an anticipated pick up in infrastructure developments in future.

Mining Gains

The recent policy initiatives by the Central Government are expected to boost the mining activities in the country, providing new opportunities to private and global miners, and equipment and technology providers.

On Sustainable Growth

The portable air compressor market is growing consistently in the past couple of years, which is to continue in the coming years as well with most of the application markets are picking up.

New Opportunities

Construction activity in India is taking new dimensions with some unique projects raring to take off.

CRUSHING BARRIERS

Fragmented aggregate mining, as well as issues related to regulations and liquidity, are threatening the growth of the crushing and screening equipment segment in India.

Banking on Coal Mining

While coal mining and quarrying will drive the growth of mining equipment, other mining segments will see a relatively lower growth demand for mining equipment. Pavethra Ponniah, elaborates more on the market trend.

Looking for a Turnaround

Demand is expected to remain buoyant in the near future

Elgi Equipments offers portable compressed air solutions for a wide range of applications. Ramesh Ponnuswami, Executive Director, Elgi Equipments shares more on the industry scenario and solutions offered by the company.

Aggregate Boom,Policy Gloom

Crushers and screens market is poised for a demand boom with the focus slowly shifting towards higher capacity machines to meet the growing demand for aggregates.

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.

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.

Mining Equipment Trends

The mining equipment industry (MEI) is heavily dependent on equipment demand from coal and iron ore mining, both being highly equipment intensive, with over 30 per cent.

Revival on Cards?

India is witnessing an improved growth trend in coal mining, as Coal India Ltd (CIL) is aiming an output of one billion tonne by 2020. CIL has earmarked a capital investment of Rs 57,000 crore, as part of the road map for one billion tonne target, with a planned capex of Rs 8,500 crore in 2017-18.

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.

Mining and construction equipment market to grow by 13-17% in 2017

According to the rating agency ICRA, the mining and construction equipment (MCE) sector is likely to grow by 13-17 per cent during 2017. The demand for MCE grew by over 35 per cent during 2016.

Metallurgy Trends in Construction

Steel and metals play a major role in the construction industry. Alireza Moghaddam explains on the use of metals in construction and the new trends and the emerging market opportunities.

Excavators Excel

Driven by the infrastructure development activities in the country, hydraulic excavators recorded a sharp growth in 2016 compared to the previous year. The positive trend is continuing this year also with a 26 per cent growth in the first four months.

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.

NMDC, Midhani join hands for tungsten ore mining

The public sector iron ore mining major NMDC Ltd has signed an agreement with Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd (Midhani), a specialist in developing metals and alloys, to work on tungsten ore mining and processing for use in strategic defence areas.

Buoyant Future

An unprecedented and the highest-ever, $1 trillion has been earmarked for investment in infrastructure development by Government of India in the current Five-Year Plan period (2012-17). Speeding along the guidelines set forth by the government, the infrastructure construction activity is rapidly growing in roads and highways, bridges, airports and power, while realty sector is yet to catch up.

Indian Mining Poised to Boom

Waking up to New Demand

The demand for crawler dozers is expected to be driven by the various government-sponsored infrastructure projects coming up in the country, and the new momentum in the mining industry.

Breaking the barrier

The rock breaker segment has always been vital for various infrastructural developments like constructions, demolitions, project expansion works, among others.

Volvo Trucks Sets New Benchmark

Volvo Trucks, the country?s largest truck manufacturer in premium European segment achieved the landmark of crossing ten thousand truck sales.

Better Days Ahead

The Indian power sector is one of the most diversified in the world. Sources for power generation range from commercial ones such as coal, lignite, natural gas, oil, hydro and nuclear power to other viable non-conventional sources such as wind

Ready for Long Haulage

COMMERCIAL vehicle industry experienced one of the worst and the longest spell of recessions during last three years. However, the good news is that it is reviving now. The heavy-duty (HD) trucks industry hit the peak level in 2011 with a sales of 241,000 and it dropped to 130,000 in 2013.

Mining Growth

India is on track to overtake the US as the second-largest coal consumer after China this decade. India wants to more than double coal output to 1.5 billion tonne by 2020. The central government has already taken specific actions including e-auctions of coal blocks; 28 blocks are already allocated and more blocks to be e-auctioned soon.

CE Sector to Grow

Among the major global markets for construction equipment, the demand of construction equipment in China suffered a steep decline after peaking in 2011. This trend continued in 2014; however, future demand forecast is expected to be stable.

Government should encourage young and small entrepreneurs

We are a service-oriented company with sales, services and overhauling of various engines, transmissions, cranes and other heavy equipment. We are pioneers in sourcing hard-to-get parts and provide solutions to various issues pertaining to their machines.

Mining Potential

With the growing demand for increased output of coal and iron ore and other minerals, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected grow manifold.

Demand for minerals and mining services is strong in the country

Introduction of a country-wide goods and services tax (GST) can dramatically alter tax administration by giving a one-stop solution for excise and value-added tax into a single unified tax, says Dimitrov Krishnan, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Volvo CE, India.

Demand for mining equipment from PSUs is expected to increase

Gmmco is fully geared up to serve its customers with efficient product support, so they achieve maximum uptime and productivity of CAT fleet, says S Ananthakrishnan, AVP, Mining Project Sales, Gmmco. Excerpts from the interview.

Demand for minerals and mining services is strong in the country

Introduction of a country-wide goods and services tax (GST) can dramatically alter tax administration by giving a one-stop solution for excise and value-added tax into a single unified tax, says Dimitrov Krishnan, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Volvo CE, India

Demand for mining equipment from PSUs is expected to increase

Gmmco is fully geared up to serve its customers with efficient product support, so they achieve maximum uptime and productivity of CAT fleet, says S Ananthakrishnan, AVP, Mining Project Sales, Gmmco.

Mining Potential

With the growing demand for increased output of coal and iron ore and other minerals, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected grow manifold. The mining sector has gone through major challenges in the last few years. For instance, the CE industry

CE industry is to grow in the long term at a CAGR of 17.5%

The construction equipment (CE) market in India will be driven by increased activity levels in every sector as there are massive infrastructure gaps yet to be bridged, says Samir Bansal, General Manager, India, Off-Highway Research.

We are developing a new technology for hydraulic cylinders

The next five years will see a lot of changes in the Indian trucking industry and the one who is more innovative is going to lead the market,? says Sudhir Chaudhary, General Manager - Sales, Hyva (India).

The contractor has to invest in technology for improved productivity

The government needs to act as a facilitator by strengthening policy initiatives and infusing money into the market. We are hopeful with the new government streamlining the sector things may change in the coming months, says P Ramdas Reddy, Vice President Sales, Vijay Traders.

A Fresh Lease of Life

Crushers and screens address the supply requirements of the core infrastructure raw material inputs. The de-growth in the mining sector and the prevailing slowdown in the road sector has had a negative impact on the crushers and screens equipment (CS&E) segment. Like in many other equipment segments, the original equipment manufacturers in CS&E also have been busy with upgradation of existing range and new launches. The recent lifting of the ban on iron ore mining by the Supreme Court is expecte

The crack of dawn

The recent decision of the Supreme Court lifting the ban on iron ore mining in Goa has implications beyond this state as the mining sector's woes have added to the economic slowdown along with low growth in manufacturing. Over the past two years, due to the ban on iron ore mining in Goa, Karnataka and Odisha, the iron ore export fell by 85 per cent or 100 MT and as a result, India, once the world?s third-largest exporter, turned a net importer of the commodity in recent times. The closure of iro

Doosan has a focused approach towards production plans.

We offer products which can work in all applications because of our heavy-duty designs incorporated in the entire range, lowest operating cost per tonne, best up-time of machines and best longevity, says S Manjunath, General Manager ? Sales, Doosan Infracore India. Excerpts of the interview.

We need a structured regulatory and policy framework for PPP models in mining sector.

The government has to release mining leases for iron ore, change or to amend environment policies and allocate more coal blocks and coal mining to private contractors.

Constant value engineering makes TIL the most competitive in the cost-vs-value equation

Introduction of the TIL-Astec range of equipment in track plants, wheeled plants, stationary plants and the manufactured sand segment in India has set a new benchmark in terms of technology, capacity, performance and total cost of ownership,

Government should fast-track the land acquisition process

Gmmco, well supported by Caterpillar, is the one-stop shop for mining equipment and solutions. We offer the complete range of Cat surface and underground mining machines

Getting ready for the upturn

In spite of the unfavourable market dynamics, most of the OEMs have adopted innovative strategies to sustain themselves while keeping an eye on the coming boom. Innovative strategies are developed to retain existing customers

Realising the mining potential

Streamlining the mining process

The year that went by - in fact, the last two years - put the country?s mining sector through one of its toughest tests. The Supreme Court ban on iron ore mining in Karnataka in 2011 and in Goa in 2012, alongside the Coalgate scams and environmental restrictions severely impacted this sector, and led to a considerable dent in the growth of the CE sector during this period.

The excavator market will double in the next four years.

The need of the hour is higher productivity and lower fuel consumption; at Volvo, we want to bring in technology, higher efficiency, higher productivity and lower fuel consumption, too, says AM Muralidharan, President, Volvo Construction Equipment, India. Excerpts from the interview.

Govt expects to solve Goa ore mining ban issue sonn

Expecting a rise in iron ore exports, which would help to lower the current account deficit, the Union government hopes to get relief on iron ore mining in Goa by November. Union Minister for Mines Dinsha Patel hoped that the legal and environmental issues in Goa's iron ore mining will be resolved by October-end or November first week.

Centre wants to revive iron ore mining

The Union government is very keen to restart iron ore mining in the country and export more quantity of ore, said Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on August 22. He added that the government need to find a way to export iron ore. Production of steel is vital for the country's manufacturing sector, he said.

Metso India aims 20% revenue from exports

Metso India is aiming to increase share of exports to revenue to around 20 per cent by 2015 by focusing on Asia Pacific, European Union and the Middle East markets. Metso India is a technology provider to the mining sector. Sudhir Srivastava, Senior vice president, Mining and Construction, Metso Asia said that the company's Indian operations clocked 200 million euro in revenue (Rs 1,574 crore) in 2012.

FM asked to facilitate mining in Goa

Sesa Goa, in a letter to Finance Minister P Chidambaram, requested the latter to facilitate early resumption of iron ore mining in Goa. PK Mukherjee, Managing Director of Sesa Goa said in the letter that that one-third of Goa's population is dependent on mining. He further said the state government and the industry have already initiated several steps to stre

Karnataka govt may set up court to hear mining cases

Replying a question in the state legislative Assembly, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah indicated that his government would set up a fast-track court to hear illegal mining cases. Illegal mining in the state between 2006 and 2010 caused a loss of Rs 16,085 crore to the state exchequer, according to the final report of the then Karn

TIL to launch bigger range of C and SE

Although the C&SE sector is facing the brunt of the slowdown in infrastructure sector and ban in iron ore mining by private companies in major part of iron ore reserves, TIL-AStec combine is expected to launch new range in 2013.

Research and development is an important part of the Powerscreen strategy

Our engineering team continuously strives to incorporate the latest technology into our products. From fully integrated control systems which drive more intuitive operator interfaces, to implementing control system-based fuel saving innovations and energy

Tough times for C&SE sector

One year ago, to be precise, EQUIPMENT INDIA in its May 2012 issue, came out with a cover story on the growth potential of crushing and screening equipment (C&SE) segment. We interacted with most of the major C&SE manufacturers to get the actual pulse of the industry

The TIL-Astec range delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency

At TIL, our constant endeavour is to be customer-centric, keeping the customer and his needs at the centre while working on our strategy or product plan. This approach has made all our products most competitive in offering total cost of ownership,

Court issues notices on PIL

Media reports indicate that the Andhra Pradesh High Court issued notices to the concerned authorities in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the granting of the Bayyaram mining lease to Rashtriya Ispat Nigam (Visakhapatnam Steel Plant). JayaPrakasha Rao, retired associate professor of Osmania University, and two others of Khammam district filed a PIL with the court challenging the state government's decision to grant iron ore mining lease to the

Official calls for strict compliance in ore mining

Regulation and strict compliance are required to bring back the golden era of iron ore mining, Rahul Guha, Director General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad said while addressing an event. Guha was addressing the Mining Engineers? Association of India meet on ?Iron Ore Mining in India: Present Challenges and Future Prospects? at Hospet, Karnataka

SC lifts ban on K'taka iron ore mining

The Supreme Court lifted the omnibus ban on iron ore mines in Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur districts of Karnataka and permitted 81 lease owners, who had committed minor violations, to resume mining after compliance of stringent conditions laid down by the courts.

CCI, state govt to promote mining in Saranda forest

Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI), which is headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Jharkhand government are said to be taking efforts to develop iron ore mines in the 800 sq km Saranda forest division of Jharkhand. While the state government has reportedly prepared a list of 155 mines in the area, the CCI has already approved iron ore mining projects of two firms in the area.

AP govt gets request to transfer lease to Bramhani Steel

Some political parties urge the Andhra Pradesh government to transfer the mining leases alloted to Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC), which is facing charges of illegal mining, in favour of Bramhani Steel. Former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhana Reddy and his brothers are the promoters of Bramhani Steel. They also own the

Official expects SC to allow ore mining in Goa by end of 2013

Prasanna Acharya, head of Directorate of Mines and Geology in Goan government, informed a news agency that the state government expects iron ore mining and exports in the state to resume by December 2013. He is confident that the Supreme Court would be satisfied with the regulatory measures put in place by the state government for the mining sector. Acharya expects around 60 mines to be able to reopen without much difficulty as they are away from fores

Our focus on the best fuel efficiency and faster machines remains steadfast

We have always believed that high technology will ultimately become the top need for India, and therefore all the machines we manufacture in India or import and sell, adhere to standards by which Kobelco machines are made anywhere in the world,

We cater to the entire value chain from procurement to deployment to disposal.

Our pan-India presence and in-depth knowledge of the Indian market make us a preferred player for any equipment manufacturer, (Indian or foreign, who is eyeing the ICE market in India. A proper risk management system, floating interest rate financing and customised offering have been major growth factors for us, says DK Vyas, CEO, Srei BNP Paribas. Excerpts from the interview.

Bullish on Indian Market

In spite of the severe blow from the disaster in Japan and Thailand, Hino Motors is once again growing in the Indian market and has chalked out aggressive plans to expand its product matrix to capture the market.

Tipping point

The trucking industry has changed quite dramatically in the last ten years and all indicators are that in the next ten years, it is going to be more intense.

On a momentous growth

The government?s commitment to complete 7,300 km of roads in 2012-13 basically translates to a demand for approximately 39 crore tonne of aggregate. And if we calculate using the example of a 200-tph plant which produces approximately 600,000 tonne per annum,

Mining Equipment: On the Threshold of Growth

With the growing production, the demand for mining equipment and machinery is expected to not just keep pace but grow manifold. The thrust on surface mines has significantly enhanced mine production capacity

India is a key market for Kamaz

The latest trends show a growing demand for heavy trucks, including multi-axle trucks. This market segment is expected to grow exponentially and it is exactly this segment where we offer the customers high-powered, but affordable trucks, says Denis E Trifonoff, Chief Executive Officer, Kamaz Vectra Motors.

Powerscreen works to exceed industry regulations

We are committed to suppo?rting the continuing develo?pment of the Indian market through our local manufacturing facility in Hosur, says Rajen Khoda, Director - Sales, South Asia & Middle East, Powerscreen. 0 - - 16652 14 102 2011-07-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India Proman has innovative solutions for dust/noise suppression Proman is one of the key players in the high quality aggregates and the manufactured sand segments. We work with some of the best companies in the world and manufacture all our equipment in India under their collaboration," says RS Raghavan, Managing Director, Proman. Excerpts from the interview.

What is the demand-supply scenario of aggregates for different sectors?  
The demand for aggregates and sand is steady. The surge and the dips in demand and the price are due to various reasons political or situational. Overall, the demand will be positive and there will be consolidation in the capacities of the crushing plant to medium and big capacities.

How has the growth in the demand for aggregates influenced the OEMs?  
The crushing and screening manufacturers in India are gearing up and creating value in this space. We are educating the customers on the efficiency and are also offering equipment to help customers to improve the quality and quantity of the aggregates and sand at the lowest operating costs. Proman is one of the pioneers in the forefront, with other national and international manufacturers.

What is the market for stationary and mobile/tracked plants? What factors determine the selection of these plants?  
Crushing plants can be fixed/static, relocatable as in chassis-mounted or mobile as in track-mounted.

Fixed plants are good for long term projects and they have the advantage of having different product mixes, higher capacity stockpiles and they are flexible when it comes to varying the product mix.

Relocatable projects are for medium term plants like road contractors and for contractors who move on after 2-3 years. Track-mounted plants are for short-term projects and they can be mobilised like any earthmoving equipment like excavator or a wheel loader. They are self-contained and can start producing crushed products immediately on arrival at site.

Tell us about your JVs and the range offered to Indian customers.  
We have a joint venture (JV) with Tesab called Proman Tesab. Tesab is one of the leading track and mobile crusher brand in the world. Under this JV, we manufacture mobile crushers and screens in India and others are imported from Tesab from their Ireland factory.

How Proman is geared to meet the fast-changing service parameters which the clients are looking forward to from an OEM?  
Our service engineers are trained on all the equipment and also on the process side of the plant to help achieve the optimum performance of our equipment and systems.

What is your take on training of technicians and operators?  
We conduct training of our technicians and our customer operators at site and also at our training schools in our factory from time to time.

PRODUCT RANGE

• PROjaw jaw crushers.
• PROcone cone crushers.
• Proman EEMco vertical shaft impact crushers
• Proman Ortner sand washing equipment.
• Proman Finedoor feeders and vibrating screens.

We aim to be market leaders in wheel and static plants

We have currently launched the modular plants from Terex MPS and intend to add more offerings in this segment over the next few months, says Jaideep Shekhar, Director of Sales & Marketing, Asia, Terex MPS.

Mobile & Moving Up

Out of the total market for the CE industry, the share of crushing and screening equipment (CSE) is pegged at 13 per cent - that is, US $ 30 billion across 2012-17; what's more, the CSE market is projected to grow at the rate of 15-20 per cent YoY for the next five years.