Transforming Logistics

The India material handling equipment market is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach substantial market size by 2027.

There’s high demand for rental equipment across CEQ categories

Vishal Sharma, Business Partner, Reach International, speaks on the scenario of the rental market in the construction equipment segment.

Tackling Supply and Quality Concerns in CE Rentals

As demand surges, particularly driven by infrastructure developments in regions like Asia-Pacific, stakeholders face pressing issues ranging from availability mismatches to concerns over maintenance standards.

MYCRANE makes strides in critical Indian market

MYCRANE, the world’s first global platform for online crane rental, has seen a surge in new client registrations and project enquiries in the booming Indian market.

Business booming in India as MYCRANE platform makes strides in critical market

Lifting equipment sourced via MYCRANE deployed on pan-India basis

Forging Ahead in India's Equipment Rental Landscape

Premier Heavy Lift is strategically investing in mega crawler cranes with a lifting capacity exceeding 800 tonne.

Building the Future

The market for wheel loaders is seeing fresh traction due to the buoyancy in road construction activities. Fresh off take of coal due to a surge in thermal power production is adding to the demand.

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.

The demand trend for earthmoving equipment is expected to remain positive

Nischal Mehrotra, Vice President (Sales & Marketing), Liugong India, speaks on the emerging technology trends in the earthmoving equipment industry in India.

Powering up the Earth

The need for earthmoving equipment is expected to increase due to the nation's fast urbanisation and infrastructure development requirements

Infra demand boosting rental market

The equipment rental market provides construction companies with access to the latest equipment and technology.

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.

There is a huge demand for rental equipment throughout the CEQ category

Sandwiched between the price surge and the infrastructure boom, Vishal Sharma, Business Partner, Reach International, talks about the rental equipment scene in the Indian equipment market

There is a huge demand for rental equipment throughout the CEQ category

Sandwiched between the price surge and the infrastructure boom, Vishal Sharma, Business Partner, Reach International, talks about the rental equipment scene in the Indian equipment market

Rent or lease – what’s the best option

Satin Sachdeva provides an ideal model – OEMs should sell equipment to equipment rental companies with the support of financers.

Heading towards a new high!

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

There is a surge in rental demand for AWP and MHE

Vishal Sharma, Business Partner, Reach International, speaks on the scenario of the rental market in the construction equipment segment

V Sharma of Reach: It is time to make the shift towards battery-operated machines

Sandwiched between the price surge and the infrastructure boom, Vishal Sharma, Business Partner, Reach International, talks about the rental equipment scene in the Indian equipment market

infra demand boosts rental market

Rental is the future. Infrastructure stimulus measures and pent-up demand in the Indian market suggest growth ahead for equipment rental firms.

KAS Crane Hire renews fleet with UK’s first Grove GMK3060L-1

North Devon-based mobile crane rental company KAS Crane Hire took delivery of the UK’s first GMK3060L-1 all-terrain crane with the next generation of Grove carrier cab in June 2021.

Earthmoving equipment is a staple of the construction industry

Satin Sachdeva, Secretary General, Construction Equipment Rental Association (CERA) and member Global Rental Alliance (GRA)

From site to site: The new MK 73-3.1 from Liebherr in action

Short setup times, high-performance lifting – the new Liebherr MK 73-3.1 mobile construction crane proves its worth as a compact taxi crane for everyday construction site use. It can handle multiple jobs in different locations on the same day without any difficulty, and is able to reach construction sites in densely built-up areas with ease.

From site to site: The new MK 73-3.1 from Liebherr in action

Compact dimensions make the mobile construction crane the perfect choice for projects in densely built-up areas

Liebherr 34 K crane at work in Benelux region

The unique architectural landscape of the Dutch port city of Rotterdam laid at its feet: The 34 K, one of Liebherr’s fast-erecting cranes, was in operation at one of the tallest residential towers in Europe this summer, the Zalmhaven I. The De Zalmhaven development project along the Maas in Rotterdam’s Scheepvaartkwartier district is taking shape.

Liebherr crane 34 K at work on tallest building in Benelux region

The fast-erecting crane belonging to the rental fleet of Van der Spek Vianen B.V. proved its flexibility once again

Skyjack updates design features in TH Telehandler Series

Skyjack has updated several design features on its TH series of telehandlers in response to customer feedback. The primary goal of these modifications is to reduce field maintenance time and ownership costs.

Skyjack updates design features in TH Telehandler Series

Skyjack has updated several design features on its TH series of telehandlers in response to customer feedback.

WOLFFKRAN acquires KONSTRUKTIVA LOKUS

The WOLFF pack is growing. At the end of February, crane manufacturer WOLFFKRAN acquired the Czech crane rental company KONSTRUKTIVA LOKUS a.s. The Prague-based company is an established player in the Czech market since decades and expands the territory of the red WOLFFs in Central Europe.

WOLFFKRAN acquires KONSTRUKTIVA LOKUS

The acquisition by WOLFFKRAN is well timed for the Czech crane rental company, employing around 60 people, since three of the five shareholders recently withdrew from the operative business.

Asia-Pacifi c’s fi rst Grove GMK3050-2 heads to Porter Cranes

Rental company Porter Cranes has received the fi rst Grove GMK3050-2 in Asia-Pacifi c, and the new model was delivered to the company’s yard in Hamilton, New Zealand by Manitowoc’s local dealer, TRT, which weighed and tested the unit ahead of putting it to work.

Hy-Brid Lifts launches Intelligent Controls

The new Controller Area Network (CAN) bus controls come standard on all Pro Series Hy-Brid Lift models, and replace the previous hard-wired controls.

MAXBER receives Spain’s first Genie GS-4655 scissor lifts

The Spanish rental company MAXBER received two Genie® GS™-4655 slab scissor lift.

Nebraska adds new Grove crane

Nebraska Crane has added Grove’s longest-reaching, highest-capacity rough-terrain (RT) crane: the GRT9165, to its fleet. The Kearney, Nebraska-based rental company has almost 95 per cent of its rough-terrain fleet with Grove cranes.

Steenhoff to erect Potain tower cranes with new Grove GMK5250L-1

At the end of May, Steenhoff GmbH & Co. KG from Rhauderfehn in Ostfriesland, Northern Germany, took ownership of a GMK5250L-1

Nebraska Crane adds new Grove RT crane

Nebraska Crane strengthened its fleet of cranes with the addition of Grove’s longest-reaching, highest-capacity rough-terrain crane

JLG begins delivery of 460SJ HC3 telescopic platforms in Germany

JLG Industries, Inc announced the first delivery of 10 460SJ HC3, the all-new Hi-Capacity models, into Germany. Willenbacher is the first to receive 10 new 460SJ HC3 heavy-duty telescopic platforms from JLG in Germany.

JLG begins delivery of 460SJ HC3 telescopic platforms in Germany

JLG Industries, Inc announced the first delivery of 10 460SJ HC3, the all-new Hi-Capacity models, into Germany. Willenbacher is the first to receive 10 new 460SJ HC3 heavy-duty telescopic platforms from JLG in Germany.

All State appointed Potain self-erecting crane dealer in Michigan

Manitowoc Cranes has appointed All State Crane and Rigging (All State) as the newest Potain self-erecting crane dealer in the US. Based in Holland, Michigan, the company will sell and rent the entire range of Potain self-erecting cranes, as well as offer parts, service and training.

CraneWorks expands rental fleet with new National Crane boom trucks

CraneWorks, a Houston, Texas-based crane rental company, has made a significant investment in the size and reach of its fleet with the purchase of several new National Crane boom trucks.

All State appointed Potain self-erecting crane dealer in Michigan

Manitowoc Cranes has appointed All State Crane and Rigging (All State) as the newest Potain self-erecting crane dealer in the US. Based in Holland, Michigan, the company will sell and rent the entire range of Potain self-erecting cranes, as well as offer parts, service and training.

Malaysian developer adds three Potain MCT 385 cranes

Malaysian equipment rental company Megah Sewa is adding three Potain MCT 385 cranes to its fleet for the first time. Megah Sewa is the plant and equipment subsidiary of Gamuda, the largest infrastructure development company in Malaysia, and for its most recent investments, it added three Potain topless tower cranes.

Brock Rentals upgrades fleet with Brokk?s smart machines

Brokk recently finalised a deal with Brock Rentals Inc to upgrade the rental company?s fleet of remote-controlled demolition units with 12 next-generation models, including Brokk 110s, 170s, 200s and 300s.

Manitowoc celebrates 100 Potain crane orders by Valente

Manitowoc has recognised long-term partner Valente for having completed 100 Potain crane orders. The impressive milestone was celebrated during a special ceremony at Batimat 2019.

iRISE buys 6 Genie boom lifts

iRISE India, a leading mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) rental company in India, has purchased six units of Genie? SX?-180 boom lifts. This model is the tallest boom in the Indian market with a reach of 56.7 m.

Spanish rental co buys four GMK4100L-1 all-terrain cranes

Manitowoc has delivered four Grove GMK4100L-1 all-terrain cranes to Spanish rental company Transportes y Gr?as Aguado.

New Potain at Vertikal Days

Manitowoc has showcased at Vertikal Days 2019, the new Potain MRH 125. The innovative crane is the first in the European range to combine luffing jib and topless capabilities.

Lambertsson Kran buys first MDT 809

Sweden?s Lambertsson Kran has purchased the new Potain MDT 809 on display at Manitowoc?s booth for bauma 2019. The MDT 809 will be available for rental use within the fleets of both Lambertsson and Norwegian crane sales and rental company Kranor AS.

Metcalf Crane Services uses heavy-duty jib for Grove GMK5250L

Australian rental company Metcalf Crane Services utilised the integrated heavy-duty jib (known locally as a ?machinery runner?) on a Grove GMK5250L to handle the delicate unloading and installation of wall panels for a new rail corridor project in Seaford, Victoria.

"Rental companies are backbone of Indian CE market"

For the next two years, at least the construction equipment rental companies will have to work both in an environment of uncertainty as well as promise of strong market.

Partner Rentals chooses SDLG for Northeast rental fleet

Partner Rentals, a Kingston, New York-based equipment rental house, is adding SDLG wheel loaders to its fleet.

We offer much more than just the live auctions

Ritchie Bros is one of the largest equipment platforms worldwide, transacting hundreds of thousands of items each year. Eduard Faig, Regional Sales Manager, Middle East, Africa and Asia Subcontinent, Ritchie Bros elaborates on the company's presence in the global market and its future plans for India.

CHALLENGES and NEW Opportunities

The construction equipment rental market in India is still small as compared to the other equipment markets worldwide. Satin Sachdeva sheds light on the realities of the rental market in India and the steps needed for the development of the market.

Facilitating asphalt production

An SDLG LG936L is proving vital to operations at a quarry in Palembang, Indonesia, where it performs a dual role. Primarily, the wheel loader fills dump trucks with stockpiled sand and raw aggregates for transportation to an asphalt mixing plant onsite.

Rentease buys 32 new JLG scissor lifts

Rentease International LLP, an AWP rental company based in Bangalore, has taken delivery of 32 JLG scissor lifts. The company, founded in 2017, has plans to grow aggressively and plans to expand its fleet to 300+ units in the next few years seeking coverage across India.

An Uphill Road Ahead

Out of about nine lakh construction equipment operators in India, only9,000 operators are certified by Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council (IESC).

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.

Manitowoc delivers 100th GMK4100L-1

Manitowoc has delivered its 100th Grove GMK4100L-1 all terrain crane. The landmark crane was sold to Sollevamenti Mancini, a family-owned rental company based in Tuscany, Italy.

Musselli expands Grove fleet with new GMK5150L

Family-owned Italian rental company Musselli has taken delivery of a new Grove GMK5150L, just months after purchasing a GMK5250L. Musselli, based in northern Italy, chose the GMK5150L due to its application flexibility.

Haulotte and RentEase International ink new partnership

Haulotte announced a new partnership in the Indian market with RentEase International LLP. The group has finalised a deal of buying 52 new Haulotte machines and another 48 new machines are in the pipeline.

UK?s largest flat-top crane lands at Heathrow Airport

The Arora Group is building a new 14-storey hotel next to Terminal 2 of Heathrow airport in London, since May 2017. An essential part of the works is being held by a 21LC750 tower crane, supplied by rental company City Lifting, dealer of Linden Comansa in the UK.

Compact GMK4100L-1 tackles crowded Melbourne job sites

Crane rental company Skylift Crane Services is depending on the Grove GMK4100L-1 long-boom series of all-terrain cranes to perform jobs at a congested site in downtown Melbourne .

Chilean rental company buys Grove crawler crane

Burger Crane Company (Burger), a Santiago-based crane rental firm, has taken delivery of a Grove GHC130. The telescoping crawler crane is ready to provide contractors across Chile with great manoeuverability on rugged terrain, telescoping boom versatility and 100 per cent pick-and-carry capability, helping them to increase efficiency on a wide variety of lifting projects.

Alanoca adds Grove GMK6300L to its fleet

The Bolivian rental company Alanoca has taken delivery of its first Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane. The El Alto-based rental company added the GMK6300L to its fleet to keep up with the increased demand for lifting solutions in Bolivia, where a large number of construction projects are underway.

Potain cranes to work on South Korean LNG terminal

South Korean construction equipment rental company Sunheung Corporate has supplied three Potain MC 310 K12 cranes to work on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank at the Boryeong LNG Terminal. Located inside the Yeongbo Industrial Zone in Boryeong, the terminal is co-owned by SK E&S and GS Energy.

Mobile App for Equipment Rentals

An important truth of life is that it is constantly changing and evolving, and is difficult to keep a hold on it. But a right decision at the right time can turn your 'work in progress' to 'good to go'.

Linden Comansa tower cranes at Real Betis stadium

The Spanish football team is completing the expansion of the ?Benito Villamarin? stadium with the support of three Linden Comansa cranes model 21LC290 from rental company Eleva Gr?as Torre.

Sanghvi Movers orders 18 Grove cranes.

India?s leading crane rental company Sanghvi Movers has ordered 18 Grove GMK6300L all-terrain cranes.

Sanghvi Movers orders 18 Grove cranes

India?s leading crane rental company Sanghvi Movers has ordered 18 Grove GMK6300L all-terrain cranes. ?This is our first major investment in new all-terrain cranes,? said Chris Sanghvi, Chairman and Managing Director, Sanghvi Movers.

JNK Lifters buys Liebherr mobile crane

Crane rental company JNK Lifters based in Mumbai took delivery of a new LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane at the Bauma Conexpo India construction machinery trade show. The high lifting capacity of the 5-axle machine and its VarioBase? variable support base with the main criteria behind the purchase. This new Liebherr crane sees JNK Lifters expand its mobile crane range significantly upwards.

JNK Lifters buys Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane

Crane rental company JNK Lifters based in Mumbai took delivery of a new LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane at the Bauma Conexpo India construction machinery trade show.

We have a fleet of 110 units and still expanding

Eastman Logistics and Infrastructure is a flagship company of the Eastman Group. Eastman has its working presence all over India. The promoters of the company have a vast experience of 40 years in the equipment rental and logistics industry.

Mtandt Group plans to invest $100 mn

The Mtandt Group, pioneer in bringing aerial work platforms and portable roads in India, announced investment of $100 million into setting up manufacturing facility and enhancing rental equipment inventory.

We strongly believe in the quality of JLG equipment and their prompt service.

Swastik Corporation is a leading equipment rental company for the past 10 years, based out of Chennai with branches/operations in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad. Our core focus is into rental of aerial work platforms - boom lifts

Manitowoc delivers 100th Grove GMK5250L

Only one year after its introduction, Manitowoc has delivered its 100th Grove GMK5250L. German rental company Armbruster Autokran-Vermietung based in Pliezhausen will add the groundbreaking all-terrain crane to its fleet of 14 machines.

Modern Cranes buys GMK6300L

Modern Cranes, a crane rental company based in Hyderabad, has expanded its crane fleet with its biggest acquisition yet - a Grove GMK6300L.

Keeping Subway Project on Track

A challenging underground rail project outside the South Korean capital Seoul is due to open on schedule in 2018, thanks to the consistency, manoeuverability and fuel efficiency of the ECR235E from Volvo CE

Ningxia invests in Grove crane

Ningxia Wang Thai Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. is a crane rental company in China that has developed a strong working partnership with Manitowoc over several decades.

We need policy for smooth movement of cranes across state borders

In India it is becoming a trend to opt for newer cranes because the selection parameters are stringent and green initiative consciousness with multi nationals

We provide complete solutions as per international standards at local prices within stipulated timeframes

In less than half a decade of operations in India, we have been able to establish ourselves as a well-known brand in crane rental and lifting industry.

First Potain MCT Crane in Karnataka

Crane rental company Everest Construction Equipment debuted the first Potain MCT 85 crane in Karnataka, where it was leased for the construction of a 27-story residential project called Mangalore Bhandary Heights.

Bhoir Group buys six LR 1300 SX Liebherr crawler cranes

Crane rental company Bhoir Group, headquartered in Mumbai, has placed an order of six new LR 1300 SX and three units of derrick equipment. The LR 1300 SX crawler crane is a 300 t class machine manufactured at Liebherr-Werk Nenzing, Austria.

Mobile Access Platform Systems at Malls

Mobile Access Platform Systems (MAPS) is revolutionising the revenue streams and methodologies used in most brand activation and marketing campaigns in the mall space in India, writes Pradeep Agarwal.

High Expectations

With growing safety awareness, the Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs), one of the best solutions to keep people safe, while working at heights, is poised for exponential growth in the near future.

Reposing Trust

Acquiring his first Terex backhoe loader in 2005, Chandra Kant Vohra, owner of Sai Dham Industries, is the proud owner of 14 Terex backhoe loaders today.

Towering the Demand Curve

What lifting capacity range of TCs will dominate the demand for free standing, external and internal climbing configurations? Say Malik ?The 5-6T capacity TCs will remain as the most dominate category.

World of heavy lifts

Sarens has built up a formidable fleet of over 1,600 equipment comprising giant cranes, self propelled modular transport (SPMTs), jacking systems and other engineered solutions.

The market situation depends on the market reach

Even though the demand-supply is not in balance and rental rates have dipped, I am hopeful that market will open up and new cranes will be more in demand as against old cranes, says Hitesh Obhan, Proprietor, Ishardas & Sons.

Accessing Heights, Safely

As the access equipment industry matures in India and users become more aware on the advantages of using such equipment over conventional practices of working at heights, the rental sector in India is poised for a very bright and promising future.

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.

Adding Momentum to Growth

A lot has changed for Gaurav Enterprises since the company started purchasing and renting Volvo construction equipment because of the superior technology Volvo machines provide.

Achieving new heights

A Mechanical Engineer with an overall experience of about 14 years in construction equipment industry, Rajeev Kumar has been involved with many challenging jobs.

Up & Moving

Grove Cranes Build Roads in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is developing its road network and Grove all-terrain cranes are a part of this expansion work. Two Grove GMK6300L all-terrain cranes from Manitowoc are being put to test in Rajasthan, working ten hours a day to expand the state's huge road network.