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Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, ARX Mining & Construction Equipment
We plan to add more products to our mining portfolio
Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, ARX Mining & Construction Equipment
Goodyear shedding off-road tyre business in shakeup
As part of a strategic overhaul to improve profitability, Goodyear Tire and Rubber said that the company will sell its off-the-road equipment tyre business, along with its chemical business and its Dunlop brand.
Fuelling Innovation
Lubricants are essential to keeping engines and industrial machinery in optimal condition.
CRUSH, SCREEN, EXCEL
The crushing and screening equipment market — which is driven by aggregate and construction industries, road projects, and railway lines — is believed to grow at a faster pace.
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.
The Mining Boom
India's increasing coal projects drive a surge in mining equipment demand!
Navigating the Depths
How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.
Entering an era of transformation
Off-the-road tyre manufacturers and suppliers are facing brand-new difficulties as a result of technological advancements and evolving end-user needs that are pushing the market into uncharted terrain.
Artificial Intelligence driving sustainability
Adaptation and innovation are extremely important to the manufacturing industry. This development should lead to sustainable manufacturing using new technologies.
BKT launches EARTHMAX crusher haul & EARTHMAX SR 34
Balkrishna Industries (BKT), the Indian multinational company and global player in the off-highway tyre market, has launched two ‘Made for India’ tyres under the sub-brand EARTHMAX namely the EARTHMAX crusher haul and EARTHMAX SR 34, dedicated to the Indian construction and mining sector.
BKT launches EARTHMAX crusher haul & EARTHMAX SR 34 at bauma
Made for India tyres premieres at bauma CONEXPO India 2023
Bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2023 - Highlights
The trade fair for construction equipment industry garners excitement!
Efficiency Drives Transmission Developments
The transmission system plays a vital role in equipment as the gearbox determines the performance and robustness of the equipment.
In comparison to other mining markets, India lags behind
Sujeet Kumar, Business Line Manager - Surface Division, Epiroc Mining India, speaks on the outlook on the mining industry in India, and the importance of sustainability in mining.
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.
We are launching new ‘Made for India’ tyres
Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the key products on display during bauma CONEXPO.
Timken India to start making CRBs, SRBs locally at Bharuch
Timken India plans to set up a new facility at Bharuch in Gujarat to manufacture spherical roller bearings (SRBs) cylindrical roller bearings (CRBs) and other components.
We are launching new ‘Made for India’ tyres: Rajiv Poddar
Rajiv Poddar of Balkrishna Industries speaks on the key products on display during bauma.
Mining the Future
With prospects in both surface mining and underground mining, the Indian market for mining equipment appears to have a bright future.
In comparison to other mining markets, India lags behind
Sujeet Kumar, Business Line Manager - Surface Division, Epiroc Mining India, speaks on the automation which is evolving in the mining industry.
We want to be India’s biggest marketplace for machinery and cars
Sameer Malhotra, CEO, and Sanjay Khanna, Business Head, Shriram Automall, speak on the market for construction equipment in India.
The demand for high-capacity equipment is increasing day by day
Amit Banerjee, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML, shares the outlook for the Indian mining industry, and the sectors that will drive the demand in the mining sector.
Up-grading roads!
The road construction industry in India is undergoing a paradigm shift. Robust demand, higher investment and significant policy support in the road construction industry are driving the demand for motor graders in India.
Timken India to start making CRBs, SRBs locally at Bharuch
Timken India plans to set up a new facility at Bharuch in Gujarat to manufacture spherical roller bearings (SRBs) cylindrical roller bearings (CRBs) and other components.
Tata Motors’ Trucks: Leading Towards a Safer Era of Mobility
Spanning over five million kilometres, Indian roads comprise one of the largest transportation networks in the world, carrying 90 per cent of country’s passenger traffic and 60 per cent of its goods.
What’s driving the demand?
Increasing demand for novel construction equipment is expected to drive the global undercarriage components market in the upcoming years.
“We will be launching 63-inch tyres for the Indian market.”
Tractors and earthmoving equipment are the major demand drivers of OTR tyres,” says Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), Balkrishna Industries (BKT).
On The Roll
The OTR tyre market is forecasted to reach 15 million units by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 9.05 per cent in volume terms.
Heading towards a new high!
After two years of lull, the excavator market should grow again and reach 25,000 units in 2022.
Voltas to support Jacon Equipment's product lines in India
A business unit of the Maas Group Jacon Equipment has announced its distribution agreement with Voltas Limited for the sales service and support of Jacon’s product lines in India.
Our products will be a game-changer for mining industry
Rajiv Poddar Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries
Bringing biodiesel on the market
Fuel costs and India’s reliance on foreign fuel sources are a constant concern for many construction owners whose businesses are heavily dependent on machinery that requires diesel. Many alternate energy sources have been discussed, researched, and used in the past but, for equipment, the primary form of alternate fuel has become biodiesel.
Poised for growth
With the mining segment getting government support in a big way, the truck and tipper segment will witness growing demand in the days to come.
Semiconductor shortage to hamper ce industry
Global semiconductor shortages may curtail new equipment production,resulting in higher used equipment prices.
All eyes on Excon!
The year started with venues opening up slowly after a lull in the last two years. In line with the growth of the industry, the 11th edition of Excon—termed South Asia’s largest construction equipment (CE) and construction technology trade fair—will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from May 17-21.
Upgrading Technology
Commonly used to construct and maintain gravel and dirt roads, motor graders have also prepared building foundations and drainage ditches, making them popular with government agencies and contractors.
Opportunities galore
The construction industry across the globe is anticipated to present significant opportunities for construction equipment.
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.
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.
OTR tyre market has bright prospect
India OTR tyre market stood at 11.2 million units in 2021 and forecasted to reach 15 million units by 2023. The market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 9.05 per cent in volume terms.
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.
Reaching new heights
In India, construction hoists have become very popular in the past decade. They are usually used for high-rise towers of height 70 m or more undergoing construction or renovation.
Wheel loader market is dominated by 120-150 HP range equipment
In the current context, users prefer wheel loaders that deliver higher productivity at lesser operating costs, along with enhanced servicing of their machines across their work cycle.
Market to bounce back
The Covid-19 pandemic has hugely impacted the global air compressor market in a negative way. However, the market is expected to recover by Q1/Q2 of 2023.
Portable compressors play major role in mining, infra and construction applications
The construction sector has been again impacted by the onset of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Underground mining readies for IIoT revolution
With new innovative technology, companies are taking take digitalisation of mining operations to the next level.
Crushing it!
With an increase in mining activities and infrastructure development in India, the demand for crushing and screening equipment will also rise.
There are huge untapped opportunities in the crushers & screens market
V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries
MAJOR introduces new Namibia, Africa dealer
MAJOR announces the appointment of CrushPlant Namibia as its new aggregate and mining screen media authorised dealer in Africa. CrushPlant Namibia will serve customers in Namibia, Africa. The company will offer MAJOR’s screen media solutions, including FLEX-MAT high-vibration wire screens in tensioned and modular versions.
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.
A powerful transmission
Transmission, a key component in a construction equipment vehicle, plays a major role to the functionality of the vehicle, especially in the high frequency and heavy application.
MAJOR Introduces new Namibia, Africa dealer
MAJOR announces the appointment of CrushPlant Namibia as its new aggregate and mining screen media authorized dealer in Africa. CrushPlant Namibia will serve customers in Namibia, Africa.
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).
BEML privatisation moves into phase 2
In January this year, the Central Government had invited expressions of interest (EoI) for the strategic sale of 26 per cent stake in Bharat Earth-Movers (BEML).
The worst is over for the CV industry
In 2008, two leading players, Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, in the commercial vehicle business joined hands with a common vision of driving modernisation in the commercial transport business in India.
BEML privatisation moves into phase 2
Earlier, interested bidders were told to submit their EoIs on or before March 1. However, the Government recently extended the deadline for submitting preliminary bids till March 22.
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.
Govt’s infra focus will boost demand for CE”
Established in May 1964 as a public sector undertaking for manufacturing rail coaches and spare parts and mining equipment, BEML (formerly Bharat Earth Movers) has partially disinvested and presently Government of India owns 54 per cent of total equity and rest 46 per cent is held by public, financial institutions, foreign institutional investors, banks and employees.
BEML bag orders from Cameroon & Bangladesh
The order for Cameroon has been received from Ministry of Economy, Planning & Regional Development (MOEPRD), Government of Cameroon for supply of 71 units of construction equipment consisting of bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, motor graders and compactors for their Cassava farm project.
New Avenues to Growth
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit market players adversely on the supply side, causing declining sales of undercarriage components.
Gen M M Naravane visits BEML Stall at AERO INDIA 2021
Gen M M Naravane visits BEML Stall at AERO INDIA 2021
BEML signs MoU with CSIR-NAL
BEML signs MoU with CSIR-NAL
OTR tyres on the move
With construction activities picking up and mining activities on a revival mode, the OTR tyre demand in the country is expected to grow in the coming years.
Coal mining is expected to drive demand
PK Ganguly, Head – Marketing (Domestic Sales), Balkrishna Industries, shares his thoughts on the market scenario and how the company is gearing up to meet the growing demands in the market.
Trending mining equipment and features
The upcoming mining reforms are expected to drive the demand for advanced mining equipment technologies and solutions.
Self-reliance in mining equipment
With demand for mining machinery on the rise, it would be ideal for us to have Made-in-India mining machines.
The M&HCV tipper trucks segment continues to look positive
RT Wasan, Vice President, Product Line, M&HCV, Tata Motors, elaborates on the company strategy in the Covid-impacted market scenario.
MCE market to witness volume growth in CY2021
Roads and highway projects and rural development to drive growth.
ICRA predicts construction equipment volume growth in CY2021
Central Government projects in roads and rural development will drive demand
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Tunnels seem to be coming up in metropolitan and remote areas alike, so TBMs and other equipment should be in demand. How is the industry gearing up?
Filters in New Normal, New Norms
Construction and mining machinery operate in extreme conditions of weather, terrain and environment. They need to withstand these odd conditions and perform the task with minimum downtime.
Safeguarding the industry
The construction equipment industry is going through a never-seen before sales scenario as the volume witnessed a steep fall of 70 per cent in April-June 2020 quarter, as per the findings of the CRISIL Research.
The long term outlook is excellent for the crusher market: V Senthilkumar
Propel Industries has pioneered over the years in developing some of the break-through solutions in the crusher market. V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, shares more on the company’s solutions for the aggregate segment and the overall market scenario.
Terex AWP announces leadership change
Terex Corporation announced that John L Garrison, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Terex Corporation, will take on additional responsibilities as President, Terex AWP, effective immediately.
VECV resumes manufacturing in seven plants
VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) announced the resumption of manufacturing operations in seven of its plants in the country. These plants located in Pithampur, Dewas, and Baggad in Madhya Pradesh and Thane in Maharashtra have resumed lean operations after the required permissions were granted by the state government.
Terex AWP announces leadership change
Terex Corporation announced that John L Garrison, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Terex Corporation, will take on additional responsibilities as President, Terex AWP
We will continue to innovate and expand: Ramesh Palagiri
Ramesh Palagiri, Managing Director & CEO, Wirtgen India, speaks on the market opportunities
VECV resumes manufacturing operations in seven plants
VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) announced the resumption of manufacturing operations in seven of its plants in the country.
VECV resumes manufacturing operations in seven plants
VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) announced the resumption of manufacturing operations in seven of its plants in the country.
BEML bags order from Coal India for dump trucks
BEML bagged order from Coal India for supply of seven units of 150-T and eight units of 205E-T dump trucks under trial-cum-sale along with eight years spare parts contract.
OTR Tyre Market Insights
The OTR tyre industry in India is anticipated to exhibit significant growth by 2025, if the government targets to complete all the planned projects within the desired time frame, writes Karan Chechi.
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.
FAST-TRACKING PERFORMANCE
The construction equipment market in India has become a front-runner in the global market space in the past few years.
Undercarriage Parts
Undercarriages and parts in crawler- or track-mounted equipment play important role in the mobility of the whole equipment and its uptime. Undercarriage parts are small and simple, but when all put together, support the entire track system.
DOZCO, ITM form new JV
Italtractor ITM Spa (ITM) and DOZCO India announced the creation of a joint venture (JV) company called ITM DOZCO Pvt Ltd. The intention of this new JV is to create the leading manufacturer of undercarriage components in India to optimise service to local and global customers.
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.
Elofic filters are designed to achieve superior protection
Elofic has developed a complete range of filtration products that helps its OEMs to meet BS-VI standards. KD Sahni, Vice Chairman cum Joint Managing Director, Elofic Industries, sheds more light on the products and solutions that meet the upcoming demands.
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.
MCE industry looks for recovery post elections
Demand for mining and construction equipment post-elections will depend on the function of a stable government and continued focus on infrastructure investments.
ICRA predicts robust long-term outlook for mining construction equipment industry
The Indian mining and construction equipment (MCE) industry is likely to see a moderation in demand growth which is expected to fall to 4-6 per cent in the medium term, more particularly during CY2019.
Epiroc opens new facility in Udaipur
Epiroc, a Swedish manufacturer of equipment for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, inaugurated a new Distribution, Refurbishment and Training Centre at Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Riding on infra push
Pick-up in infrastructure spending and construction activities is expected to drive the demand for tipper trucks in the coming years.
Supporting PERFORMANCE
Two Liebherr R 976 crawler excavators are at the heart of production in South African coal mine achieving an output of 280 cu m per hour for 20 working hours a day.
We will introduce the right products for our customers
Caterpillar India showcased its two new excavators launched for the Indian market along with another range of mining and construction equipment this year.
Rolling ahead
The Indian off-the-road (OTR) tyre market is becoming more competitive in the global space with the presence of a mix of national and international players.
CE components market overview
The components, accessories and spares market is all set for a renewed growth in future in the light of increased construction activities.
"Mining equipment industry is on a high-growth trajectory"
Caterpillar products and services are designed to meet the high production and low cost per tonne demands of the industry.
Epiroc Launches Minetruck 436B
Epiroc, a global productivity partner for mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, launched Minetruck MT436B, to boost underground haulage capacity and efficiency across mining and construction operations.
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
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