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The Indian CE industry crossed 1,00,000-unit sales in 2022-2023

Sandeep Singh, Managing Director, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the growing market for construction equipment in India.

Liugong forays into mining segment

Liugong India, a leading manufacturer of construction and heavy machinery, announced its foray into the mining segment at bauma CONEXPO India

Epiroc launches new naming structure

Following a process involving internal and external stakeholders, Epiroc Rock Drilling Tools has a new naming structure with a straightforward formula: Epiroc + product line signifier + size.

Franna hosts a successful first-ever Open Day in India

The participants got a closer look at the newly-launched Franna FR-17 Crane

Schwing Stetter launches XCMG hydraulic excavator and wheel loader range

Aims to reach the biggest market for quarry machines in Tamil Nadu

Gates India celebrates 25th anniversary

The Gates pavilion was inaugurated by Deepak Kacker, Director and Head Mining business of Kobelco on May 17, 2022, followed by a lamp lighting ceremony.

At Excon: Gates India celebrates 25th anniversary

Gates India Pvt. Ltd. (“Gates”) took part in Excon 2021, organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

CEAT to provide tech for connected vehicles, EV components

CEAT has planned to diversify its product portfolio by offering the latest technologies for connected vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs).

Escorts launches India’s first Hybrid Pick-n-Carry Crane

Escorts Construction Equipment (ECE) launched NXT13DC CNG, India’s first Hybrid Pick-n-Carry Crane, with dual Fuel (Diesel & CNG) and RC2522, India’s first Mono Chassis Safe Crane with 25T lift capacity.

We expect about 25% increase in sales of first quarter

Vishvaroop Anand Managing Director, Titan Crushing Equipment.

Our products will be a game-changer for mining industry

Rajiv Poddar Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries

We will be having six new launches during Excon

VG Sakthikumar Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India.

SDLG launches six new machines custom-designed for the Indian market

SDLG in India, has launched the latest range of Wheeled Equipment which includes 4 Wheel Loaders and 2 Motor Graders which are specially customised and built for Indian working conditions.

Informa Markets and KDCL unveil InfraConex

Informa Markets (formerly UBM India), India’s leading B2B exhibition organiser, and K and D Communication (KDCL) in a joint venture, unveiled a brand new exhibition ‘InfraConex’ that will cater to the Indian construction equipment sector.

Manitowoc launches Potain MCT 275 tower crane

Manitowoc’s product development under The Manitowoc Way continues to accelerate, with the Potain MCT 275 the latest new launch from the company.

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.

The strategy is to be near the customer and grow

Established in 1987, UNIFLEX today has five manufacturing plants - three belonging to the Hose Products Division and two to the Tube Products Division.

We are moving towards highest uptime and the lowest cost of ownership concept

Gurgaon-based Apollo Tyres came into inception in 1972, and has since, been among the trusted names in the business of manufacture and sales of tyres.

We shall display new generation railway hoses

Semperit is one of the oldest rubber companies in the world with a multi-product portfolio. With four large state-of-the-art manufacturing units with a single global quality approach, Semperit offers reliable product range.

Bringing optimism

Excon 2019 is being held from December 10-14, 2019 in Bengaluru. The largest construction equipment event of the South-Asia is happening this year at a time when the overall industry is challenged by the economic downturn.

Schwing Stetter India launches XCMG excavators

Schwing Stetter India (SSI)announced the launch of its new generation of XCMG crawler hydraulic excavators - XE80C, XE140I and XE215 C.

ACE launches nx360o crane in mumbai

Action Construction Equipment (ACE) has always believed in introducing new models in the pursuit of innovation and customer interest.

Schwing Stetter India launches XCMG excavator range

Schwing Stetter India (SSI), one of India?s leading concreting equipment manufacturers announced the launch of its new generation of XCMG crawler hydraulic excavators - XE80C, XE140I and XE215 C

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.

ACE launches multi-activity cranes

A CE has recently launched NX Series NextGen Multi-Activity Cranes. As the name suggests, these new NX Series cranes perform multiple tasks apart from crane operations, thereby adding versatility and providing multi-purpose utilisation for the users.

ACE launches multi-activity cranes

ACE has recently launched the NX series NextGen multi-activity cranes. These new series cranes perform multiple tasks apart from crane operations, thereby adding versatility and providing multi-purpose utilisation for the users.

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.

bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018

The construction equipment expo - held in December 2018 in Delhi - scaled new heights even while participants expressed their apprehensions on the market scenario in 2019 owing to the upcoming elections.

LiuGong India launches new wheel loader and excavator

LiuGong India announced the launch of its two new ranges of products at IMME 2018 in Kolkata.

Access industry is still plagued with lack of legislation for safety

The market scenario of access equipment industry continues to be flat. As major manufacturers, we always hope that the market evolves and matures, but regret it hasn't been so over the last few years when we talk about new machines being imported into the country considering the fact that the market being nascent and quantities being low, there are no thoroughbred manufacturers in India.

We expect good growth in demand for compressors

The equipment industry is in constant evolution where there is not just product innovation but also application innovation. New technology also creates new opportunities and improved ways of using equipment.

We are well-positioned to capture the roads segment and are doing well there

Volvo Construction Equipment is focussed on bringing the organisation increasingly closer to its clients and leveraging its business accordingly. Well-positioned with its product range to be successful in this country, the company had several new launches at the expo that are completely engineered in India.

Tata Motors Showcases Four New Construction Vehicles

Tata Motors showcased four new construction and mining commercial vehicles, from its Construck range at Excon 2015. The new vehicles showcased are the Tata PRIMA 3138.K 32 cu m coal tipper, Tata PRIMA LX 2523 .K RePTO, Tata PRIMA LX 3128.K 19 cu m Scoop HRT and Tata SAK 1613

Schwing Stetter India Unveils Five New Products

SCHWING Stetter India unveiled five new products along with five new upgrades and five new innovations in Electronics and Automation at Excon 2015. The stall had a live display and demo of 32 machines, which attracted the customers.

Tata Motors showcases four new construction vehicles

Tata Motors showcased four new construction and mining commercial vehicles, from its Construck range at Excon 2015.

SCHWING Stetter India unveils five new products

SCHWING Stetter India unveiled five new products along with five new upgrades and five new innovations in Electronics and Automation at Excon 2015.

Impressive Showcase by CASH Industry

Excon 2015, in CASH domain, witnessed a plethora of equipment aggregates, sub- assemblies, components and IT solutions for OEMs in their equipment, as original suppliers and in the aftermarket space, descending on the scene of action.

Exceeding Expectations

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

We are independently participating in Excon for the first time

Hydraulics Works of L&T Construction Equipment, a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro was established in 1982. We are in a position to deliver hydraulic solutions to meet the needs of construction and earthmoving equipment, mining machinery, industrial, energy sectors as well as bulk material handling segments.

Engineered for Success

Concrete pumping at Putzmeister has come a long way since its founder Karl Schlecht designed a mortar machine in 1958 based on his diploma thesis at the University of Stuttgart.

A Steady Course

The Bauma Conexpo Show - bC India, which took place from December 15 to 18, 2014 in the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, Delhi, has held a steady course as regards key figures.

Safety is of paramount importance to us

We understand the importance of R&D and our products are fully equipped to cater to the current and future needs of the market, says Pradeep Sharma, President, Action Construction Equipment. Excerpts from the interview

DesignED to Rule

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

Excavators Ready to Ride the Slump

Within the Indian construction equipment industry, the crawler excavator segment is the largest by value and the second largest, after backhoe loaders, in terms of number of units sold. Now, the shrinking market and intense competition have forced OEMs to focus more on value additions. Concepts like low lifecycle cost, faster ROIs, lowest cost per tonne all have made it imperative for OEMs to innovate, both on the product design and service fronts. Agith G Antony takes a peek at the prevailing t

R and D programme is an integral part of our business

From fully integrated control systems that drive more intuitive operator interfaces, to implementing control system-based fuel saving innovations and energy-efficient direct drive transmission strategies, our equipment are at the forefront of the latest industry advancements, says Rajen Khoda, Director Sales, Asia and Middle East, Powerscreen. Excerpts of the interview

Growth will pick up only if the government ensures a good mix of BOT and EPC projects

The government has to address issues like long-term funding for road projects, faster land clearances and introducing more stringent prequalification criteria for contractors who are bidding for road projects. The blocks have to be cleared to expedite a healthy growth in this sector and to attract the private sector for BOT projects, says Rohit Punjabi, Assistant Director (Strategy and Marketing), Liugong India. Excerpts of the interview.

The growth of road equipment segment will be about 15 per cent by 2017

Last year, we took an aggressive approach with the launching of new products in spite of the recession. The objective was to be prepared and match customer expectations and take a chunk of market share when the economy turns around, says R Nandagopal, Chief Executive Officer, Construction Equipment Business, Greaves Cotton. Excerpts of the interview.

NHAI needs to look into obtaining the necessary land clearances before awarding projects

The North-Eastern region is a major focus area with plans in place by the authorities and quick turnaround time for awarding projects. Today, demand for equipment is also increasing gradually from this part of India, says Prantik Saha, Marketing Manager - Road Construction Equipment, Atlas Copco. Excerpts of the interview.

Self-loading Concrete Mixer

The new launch will augment its leadership position in concreting equipment.The newly launched self- loading concrete mixer has been totally developed by in-house R&D team and is available in 2 and 4 cu m/h capacities. The product is ideal for projects which require constant shifting of machines like canal lining, road dividers, as well as windmill and irrigation projects. The machine can self load the aggregate, batch mix, transport and discharge the concrete at specific locations.

Sany India Launches Slew of Products

With these new launches Sany India is all set to enhance its presence further in the Indian market.Sany Heavy Industries launched a slew of products during Excon 2013 which includes the excavator SY 210 C-9, hydraulic rotary drilling rig SR280RII, hybrid truck crane:-HTC-750, mining truck.

JCB Unveils 19 New Machines

JCB India recently launched 19 innovative made-in-India, made-for-India machines. JCB India, India?s largest manufacturer of construction equipment unveiled 19 innovative, made-in-India, made-for-India machines at the Excon 2013 which was held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre from November 20th 24th, 2013.

Caterpillar showcases new machines for China

Caterpillar has launched new tracked and wheeled excavators, as well as a wheeled loader at BICES exhibition in Beijing, specifically designed for the Chinese market.

The new generation of Dash-3 pavers from Vogele will be launched at Excon 2013.

n addition to production, we are also focusing on optimising our process, improve efficiencies in operations and at the same time, stepping up investment in sales and service network for the future, says Ramesh Palagiri, Managing Director and CEO, Wirtgen India. Excerpts from the interview.

LiuGong at Excon 2013

The mega trade show, Excon 2013 is dedicated to construction equipment and construction technology sector. Excon 2013 will serve as a platform for business opportunities making it a successful rendezvous between end-users and equipment manufacturers.

Super Solid Tyres

Trident International specialises in the design, development and supply of solid industrial tyres for construction, quarrying, underground mining, port and material handling equipment.

Committed to efficiency

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

Earthmovers on buoyant swell

Earthmoving equipment currently constitutes nearly 73 per cent of total construction equipment sales, and happily, this structure of sales is expected to continue. The cumulative sales of backhoe loaders, crawler excavators and wheeled loaders have been growing at a CAGR of over 20 per cent for the last ten years.

Our new launch will be a 49" meant for the 100-110 T dumpers

We have very big plans for the OTR segment. As the payload and speed of the vehicles are increasing, the demand for big-sized radials is also on the rise; and we have taken the right step to meet the demand.

Sandvik in India is eyeing an ambitious growth target of Rs 7,000 cr in 3 years

Sandvik being a niche player, we always try to make our products very successful and profitable to our customers. We sell more values than product and equipment in all our five business verticals. Any product from Sandvik is based on the rate of return for our customer, the performance that it can give and the productivity that it provide to the customer,

We at Aska strive hard to create a new benchmark in the lighting industry

The platform bC India provides is apt to launch our solar light tower with turbine, the ST-9 (hybrid), a new technology introduced by us which is highly economical and utilises the natural resource available in abundance in India, says Ashish Garg, Director, Aska Safety Devices.

LiuGong India enjoys an unmatched heritage of leadership, innovation, and reliability.

We deliver fuel efficiency across all elements of our machines via our engines, systems, and future technologies while increasing the productivity for our customers, says Rohit Punjabi, General Manager (Strategy Development), LiuGong India. Excerpts from the There is a tremendous potential for the construction equipment industry, given the infrastructure deficit in the country. Indian construction equipment industry is expected to grow at a compounded rate of 21 per cent. interview.

Muratec?s New Launches

Muratec launches a new compact and economical automated sheet metal system, and a ball screw-driven electric press brake.Muratec launched the CNC AC Servo Turret Punch Press Motorum 2048UT during last Imtex 2010.The machine has been designed mainly to reduce the noise level and improve the performance in punching and forming.

We will be launching the DX 25 SL dumper at Excon

We commissioned our new plant which has tripled the installed capacity of our Argo series of self-loading machines, and we are also investing on the latest ERP systems to take us along our ambitious growth plans, says Debasis Bhattacharya, Head - Sales & Marketing, Ajax Fiori,

We have invested 4 mn Euro for our Goa facility expansion

We will showcase at Excon, the Telebelt TBS130 used for big infrastructure projects like power dams to convey concrete which is too rough to be pumped, says Michael Schmid-Lindenmayer, Managing Director, Putzmeister Concrete Machines in an interview to Equipment India.

ChTZ has proven strategy for meeting all challenges.

The machines we offer are embedded with the latest technology; like the mining dozer of 400 hp, which is an example of electromechanical trans?mission par exce?llence, says D Naidu, Director, ChTZ India,