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India's coal production hits billion-tonne milestone

India's coal production has reached a significant milestone, surpassing the billion-tonne mark, a development that underscores the nation's strides towards energy self-sufficiency and reduced import dependence.

Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

The company finished the 2023 business year with a record revenue of Euro 14,042 mn.

Perkins Introduces CPCBIV+ Certified 2806FA at EXCON 2023

Perkins unveils the 2806FA platform with CPCBIV+ certification

EXCON 2023 Day 1 Highlights

Scheduled from December 12 to 16 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre

Fuelling Innovation

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

Perkins 4000 Series fuels India's power growth

A record number of engines were sold in India in FY2022-23.

Cummins India launches CPCBIV+ compliant power solutions

Cummins India, one of the leading technology providers of power solutions, announced the launch of its CPCBIV+ emission standard-compliant range of genset engines.

Cummins India launches CPCBIV+ compliant power solutions

Cummins powered gensets up to 800 KWh are now compliant with the CPCBIV+ emission norms.

Embracing the Rental Revolution

Rental penetration is a bit low in the mining equipment industry, but it is increasing on YOY basis due to awareness and availability of latest mining equipment.

Geology and Reserves of Indian Coal

India ranks second amongst the coal producing countries of the world in terms of annual coal production. However, in respect of coal resources, it is endowed with less than 1 per cent of world coal resources.

India to close 30 coal mines over next three to four years

India's coal secretary Amrit Lal Meena has said that around 30 coal mines will close over the next three to four years.

The Rise of Equipment Rental

The equipment rental market in India is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the coming years, driven by factors such as increasing infrastructure development, rising construction activities, and growing demand for advanced equipment and machinery.

Adani Group to invest Rs 600 bn in Madhya Pradesh

The Adani Group will invest over Rs 600 billion in a number of sectors in Madhya Pradesh which would create thousands of jobs. This would reshape the economy of several districts in the state, said Pranav Adani, Director at Adani Enterprises at the seventh Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit.

In India, there is a need for 1 MT of ammonium nitrate

Vivek Misra, Associate Vice President, Business Excellence and Transformation, Smartchem Technologies, speaks on the various challenges faced by the company.

India’s coal demand grew at highest pace globally in 2022

The biggest yearly growth rate of any nation will be seen in India's demand for coal in 2022 driven by increased coal-based power generation to combat above-average summer heat and growing economic activity.

Mining the Future

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

Improving efficiency

Hydraulic motors are among the most commonly used motors across a wide range of industries.

Optimising efficiency

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

Tata Motors’ ‘Construck’ range of mining tippers

These tippers have always been the preferred workhorse in the mining operations.

Increasing Productivity

The global hydraulic motors market is expected to witness a CAGR of over 4.5 per cent, during the forecast period, 2020-2025.

BKT to focus on mining products at excon

BKT, the Indian multinational group and a global player in the off-highway tyre market, is all set to cross a billion dollars this year with India contributing 20 per cent and exports of 80 per cent.

GR Infra, Tata Projects, Afcons India's fastest growing large construction companies

The companies were awarded at the 19th CONSTRUCTION WORLD Annual Awards.

HRS Heat Exchangers acquired by Exchanger Industries

Exchanger Industries Limited (EIL), the Canadian market leader and globally recognised designer and manufacturer of heat transfer products for the energy, petrochemical, industrial and clean power generation sectors, has acquired HRS Heat Exchangers (HRS). Financial terms have not been disclosed.

Atlas Copco introduces ‘Pneumatech’ in India

Pneumatech is a leading compressed air treatment and gas generation equipment manufacturer, under the Atlas Copco Group with a presence across the globe.

Cummins India profit at Rs 171 cr Q1 2021-22

• Total sales for the quarter at Rs 1,167 crore increased by 141% compared to the same quarter last year and declined by 5% compared to the preceding quarter.

HRS Heat Exchangers acquired by Exchanger Industries

The acquisition provides EIL immediate access to a cost- effective global footprint with scalable hubs in both India and Spain, and a combined portfolio of anti- fouling technologies that enhances differentiation and acts as a unique platform to create value for customers.

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.

CEAT, Tata Power partner to install captive solar power plant at Solapur

CEAT’s Bhandup plants' power dependability on non-renewable resources will be reduced by 50%

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.

Tata Motors ‘Construck’ Range Of Mining Tippers

The mining sector is the backbone of the country’s growing economy, by providing valuable raw materials required by all major Industries. Sectors like power generation depend on continuous feeding of large amounts of coal for thermal power plants. With Industrial output and infrastructure on the rise, the need for iron ore, limestone, stone and other minerals/ores are growing as well. Growth in irrigation projects involving building of dams, tunnels, culverts, canals as well propel the demand.

HCC Group to receive Rs 1,259 cr from NHAI BOT conciliations

HCC Concessions (HCON), the infrastructure development arm of HCC Group, concluded its conciliation with NHAI for all disputes concerning Baharampore-Farakka Highways Ltd (BFHL) and Farakka-Raiganj Highways Ltd (FRHL).

Caterpillar celebrates 50 years of manufacturing in India

Caterpillar, the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, enters the 50th year of manufacturing in India. The company has a long history of equipping its machines with leading-edge technology to increase the safety, productivity and efficiency of its operational sectors.

Komatsu aims for lead in hydrogen-powered mining trucks

Komatsu, Japan's top construction equipment maker, plans to develop hydrogen power as an alternative to diesel for heavy-duty mining dump trucks, in a first for the industry, Nikkei has learned. The company will start its hydrogen development programme in 2021 and aims to have the trucks ready for practical use by 2030.

Caterpillar celebrates 50 years of manufacturing in India

Globally, Caterpillar has more than 95 years of product support expertise, a large installed base (approximately two million assets), and a robust worldwide dealer network serving 193 countries with approximately 160,000 employees.

Terramac crawler carriers acquired by CK Power

The Terramac line of rubber track crawler carriers has a new owner.

Rolls-Royce’s MTU Aiken plant completes 10 years

The facility began with the assembly of MTU Series 2000 and Series 4000 diesel engines

Rolls-Royce expands MTU power generation footprint in Mankato

Rolls-Royce has announced a $13.9m investment in its Power Systems business unit for the addition of a new research and development building and multi-phase expansion of its MTU power generation manufacturing facility in Mankato, Minnesota, USA.

Can Mobile Cranes Lift the Mood?

Mobile cranes in India have transformed into safer and productive with changing design and new features to meet the upcoming demands from the user market. In the current scenario, can these developments in mobile cranes lift the market sentiments?

Financing Challenges

Devendra Kumar Vyas elaborates on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on infrastructure and financing sector and the challenges faced by NBFCs.

GP Petroleums resumes operations at its Vasai plant

GP Petroleums (GPPL), a leading lubricant manufacturer in India and part of UAE-based GP Global Group, has resumed operations at its Vasai plant and will prioritise supply to essential services such as sugar and power generation industries in these difficult and trying times arisen out of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

GP Petroleums resumes operations at its Vasai plant

GP Petroleums (GPPL), a leading lubricant manufacturer in India and part of UAE-based GP Global Group, has resumed operations at its Vasai plant and will prioritise supply to essential services such as sugar and power generation industries in these difficult and trying times arisen out of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

NCL sets up SARAS to promote innovation and R&D

Coal India?s flagship subsidiary Northern Coalfields (NCL) has set up a centre named Science and Applied Research Alliance and Support (SARAS) to promote innovation, Research & Development (R&D) and skill development along with improving the company?s operational efficiency and utilise resources at optimum level.

Budget 2020: Key takeaways for infrastructure

Tax concessions extended to sovereign and pension funds will go a long way in attracting long term financing solutions for infrastructure sector, says Sandeep Upadhyay, Managing Director ? Infrastructure, Centrum Capital.

Neal Manufacturing updates full line to Tier 4 Final

Neal Manufacturing, a division of Blastcrete Equipment and a leader in asphalt pavement preservation equipment, announced that all their machines are Tier 4 Final compliant, including the DA 350 dual sealcoat applicator and high-volume road maintenance vehicle.

We are geared up to meet the growing demands

The Power Solutions Business of Ashok Leyland has introduced 20 prototypes of engines complying with the upcoming emission norms. Rajesh R, Vice President, Power Solutions Business, Ashok Leyland shares more on the market and the company's plans.

Blastcrete Equipment Tier 4 Final products meet emission standards

Blastcrete Equipment LLC, a longtime manufacturer of shotcrete and gunite mixers and pumps, announced the completion of the transition to Tier 4 Final-compliant products for the full line of Blastcrete Equipment.

From Recovery to Growth

In the past few months, the mobile cranes business has been improving quietly. The market is recovering and moving towards growth.

Equipment Pulse

With the construction equipment market is on a growth path, Equipment India explores the market scenario of construction equipment and allied products and services.

"Customers NOW prefer higher capacity equipment"

With the impending revival of infrastructure sector and the government's definitive focus on growth, sales are expected to rise in the coming days.

Rolls-Royce showcases MTU engines at bauma China

The company?s changes to empower its local organisation reflect the market demand and it continues to invest heavily in people, infrastructure and new partnerships.

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.

Bonfiglioli opens new facility in Chennai

Bonfiglioli Transmissions, the Indian subsidiary of Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A, opened its new manufacturing facility in Chennai.

Perkins launches electronic diesel engine

Perkins announced the launch of the first electronically controlled, highly sophisticated engine, utilising the technology specifically designed for the 4000 Series range.

Innovative welding technology transforms productivity

A pioneering new type of local vacuum electron beam welding technology developed in the UK by Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) is helping to revolutionise the power generation sector.

Perkins launches electronic diesel engine

Perkins announced the launch of the first electronically controlled, highly sophisticated engine, utilising the technology specifically designed for the 4000 Series range.

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.

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.

Govt to allot 9 coal blocks to PSUs

The government has invited applications from state-run companies for allotment of nine coal mines for captive power generation and commercial use.

Privatisation of coal mining

India's coal demand-supply balance still remains tilted in favour of coal imports as the state-run miners, Coal India and the Singareni Collieries Company have been unable to entirely meet India's coal demand, especially for higher grade thermal coal/washed coal and coking coal.

Powering industry needs

Diesel engines are the major source of power for various machines which are utilised in construction, agricultural, automobile and industrial verticals. Major demand for diesel engines is generated from automotive industry, followed by commercial vehicles, agri equipment, construction equipment.

Woodward acquires L?Orange from Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce and Woodward, Inc have signed an agreement for Woodward to acquire L?Orange GmbH and its related operations located in Germany, the US and China (L?Orange), for an enterprise value of EUR700 million ($859 million).

MTU Yuchai Power produces first MTU Series 4000 engine

MTU Yuchai Power, a joint venture set up between Rolls-Royce Power Systems and the Chinese diesel engine manufacturer Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company, is preparing for the start of series production of MTU Series 4000 engines.

Force Motors, Rolls-Royce Power Systems form JV

Rolls-Royce Power Systems and Force Motors formed a new joint venture (JV) in which Force Motors will hold a 51 per cent and Rolls-Royce Power Systems a 49 per cent stake.

Ambitious on Indian infra sector

Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for propelling India's overall development and enjoys intense focus from government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world-class infrastructure in the country.

Infrastructure Revival to Push CE Growth

The infrastructure sector is today undoubtedly one of the strong pillars of the Indian economy and the current Union Government is strongly focused in its approach towards development of infrastructure.

Digital Platform for efficient CE Sourcing

With markets being overcrowded and competition more intense than ever, coupled with a flurry of information in this digital age creates a lot of distractions.

We expect good growth in HD truck segment

The mining and construction segments account for around 30 per cent of total heavy-duty (HD) truck market in India. But the segments have been facing tough times for the last 2-3 years.

We see ourselves as an engine partner

In April 2017, Volvo Penta started the production of the new engine platform, 5- and 8-litre industrial engines, at the VE Powertrain (VEPT) plant in Pithampur. The first response from our Indian customers has been very positive.

Think big

The latest bout of infrastructure booster to road construction push includes the Bharatmala Pariyojana with a Rs 5.35 trillion investment to construct 34,800 km of roads.

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.

Manitowoc appoints new Grove dealers for Asia-Pacific

Manitowoc has appointed two new dealers for its Grove brand in Asia-Pacific to support growing demand in the region for its advanced range of mobile cranes.

Equipment Finance Sets to Outperform

Construction equipment market in India has evolved and become a major one in the global market place. With the evolution of the market, awareness about the various equipment class and their use, and above all, the construction and infrastructure development activities picking up momentum, the equipment finance market has opened up to all equipment categories.

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.

Donaldson acquires Hy-Pro Filtration

Donaldson Company, Inc, a global leader in the filtration industry, has acquired Hy-Pro Corporation. Hy-Pro designs and manufactures filtration systems and replacement filters for stationary hydraulic and industrial lubrication filtration applications.

Gearing up for the next level

Says Mathur, ?It is the government agencies who are asking for the implementation of Euro-V and VI (norms).

Kohler acquires Clarke Energy

Kohler Co has announced that its Power Group, a global leader in engines and power generation systems, has acquired Clarke Energy Ltd, Liverpool, England.

Less OPEX, reduced noise emissions

The power generation market in the Middle East calls for better levels of performance optimisation without limiting the performance of the machine. HIMOINSA generator sets have become an interesting option for companies looking for profitable equipment

Piggybacking earthmovers growth

Transportation of raw and processed materials to the desired location is the next but most essential activity arising out of earthmoving. In the infrastructure space, 5-35 tonne payload capacity tippers and dumpers are extensively utilised for this purpose.

Kohler acquires Clarke Energy

Kohler Co has announced that its Power Group, a global leader in engines and power generation systems, has acquired Clarke Energy Ltd, Liverpool, England. Clarke Energy is a multinational specialist in the engineering, construction, installation and maintenance of engine-based power plants and is an authorised distributor of GE?s reciprocating engines in 19 countries worldwide.

Shaping Engineers for Tomorrow

ABB India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) to establish a first of its kind SCoE for teachers, students and industry engineers to develop a deeper understanding of the underlying multi-physics and design principles for the manufacturing of various best-in-class electro-mechanical equipment in India.

HHP GREEN Gensets for Indian Market

Kirloskar Oil Engine (KOEL) announced the launch of their new high horse power gensets in Mumbai. Having started their high horse power gensets journey in 1998, KOEL has successfully completed 30,000 installations in the country while overall installations crossing 1 million DG sets in the country.

ExxonMobil?s digital knowledge center

To help industrial operators more easily find the information they need to properly protect their equipment, ExxonMobil has introduced a new digital knowledge center full of educational content on its redesigned Industrial Lubricants website, mobil.com/industrial.

We wish to be a major tier-1 supplier in selected industries in ten years

Cyient was founded in 1991 and this year marks the 25th anniversary of our brand promise?Designing Tomorrow Together.? Today, we are a $472 million company built on our Values FIRST principle (Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Sincerity and Trust).

Higher Degree of Reliability

Simpsons pioneered industrialisation in India with Chennai as its manufacturing hub 175 years ago. The great visionary S Anantharamakrishnan, nurturing a dream to transform Chennai as the Detroit of India, with his efforts progressing from horse driven carriages to motorised transportaion and then to farm mechanisation through diesel engine manufacturing

BC India buzzing

India?s construction equipment market is currently in the vertical portion of the U trajectory of growth. Many analysts predict a sustained growth in double digits for the next decade, to begin with. Obviously, the allied industry will be an equal partner in this growth story.

Bonfiglioli to set up facilities in Pune, Chennai

Bonfiglioli Transmissions Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. has announced its expansion plans in India. The company will set up a new facility in Chakan, Pune.

Coal ministry to allot 7 blocks to power companies

The Ministry of Coal has identified seven big coal blocks for allotment to power generation companies of six states.

Creating Value for Mining Machinery Companies through Services

Service strategy of any mining machinery service companies should be designed to maximise service-based value creation to OEM or end customers. Ranjit Ravindran elaborates...There is no one-size-fits-all service strategy to suit every machinery company, but there are three broad models that cover how most can make money from services

Bonfiglioli to set up new facilities in Pune, Chennai

Bonfiglioli Transmissions Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. has announced its expansion plans in India and also in the company headquarters in Bologna, Italy.As part of the plans in India, the company will set up an all-new facility in Chakan, Pune.

Kanoo bags Manitowoc Cranes Elite Dealer status

Kanoo Machinery (Kanoo), Manitowoc?s long-standing distribution partner in the Middle East, has been awarded the Manitowoc Cranes Elite Dealer status for its Saudi Arabian operations. Kanoo Machinery?s Saudi Arabian location is one of the only four dealerships to receive this designation in the Middle East.

Coal ministry to allot 7 blocks to power companies

The Ministry of Coal has identified seven big coal blocks for allotment to power generation companies of six states. The blocks on offer include Deocha Pachami with 2,102 million tonne (mt) of coal reserves in West Bengal, Ghograpalli with 1,163 mt, Jaduanathpur with 525 mt in Odisha, Pokharia Paharpur with 584 mt and North Kathara with 305 mt in Jharkhand.

Clean Diesel Engines

To begin with, Off Highway Research, a part of KHL group in their half yearly report that in terms of percentage growth, India is expected to be the most buoyant major market in the near-term, with 21 per cent growth forecast this year

SSK adds new Grove RT890E

SSK, a Sigdo Koppers company, has added an RT890E rough-terrain crane to its Grove fleet. The firm will immediately put the rough terrain crane to use in industrial construction and assembly of major projects in sectors such as mining and metallurgy, power generation, industrial plants, ports and pipelines.

ECA is the major risk taker under the loan

KfW has three different arms under which international financings are being carried out. These are KfW Development Bank, DEG and KfW IPEX-Bank. The ECA business is wholly taken care of by KfW IPEX-Bank which stands for international projects and export financings.

Sterling and Wilson acquires 51% stake in STC Group

Sterling and Wilson (S&W), part of Shapoorji Pallonji Group and one of India?s leading Solar EPC with over 1,000 MW of solar projects

Caterpillar, SunSelect announce greenhouse collaboration

Caterpillar and SunSelect Produce, Inc. have announced a strategic collaboration that will take the waste products of Caterpillar?s combined heat and power cogeneration facility in Mossville, Illinois, and put them to productive use in SunSelect hydroponic greenhouses.

Craning for Opportunities

From a global perspective, the equipment rental industry in India is in its nascent stage. Currently, the average off take for rental is 7-8 per cent of the annual equipment production in India as against up to 80 per cent in developed countries like UK, South Korea and others.

Achieving Substantial Savings in Project Costs

Thermax, headquartered in Pune, is a renowned engineering solutions provider for the energy and environment sector. The Thermax factory in Chinchwad, Pune, has several cranes from ElectroMech which are used for various applications such as loading, unloading, handling, and assembly work.

Make In India Week

Over 8,000 Indian industry leaders and 13 Union Ministers attended the event. Seventeen state exhibitions and several country pavilions have been built at the centre. The country pavilions include exhibitions from Sweden, Germany and South Korea.

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