Indian MHE market rapidly shifting to tier II and III cities

Manojit Acharya, Director – South Asia and Thailand Region, and Managing Director India, Jungheinrich AG, speaks on the current state of the MHE market in India, and the key trends and developments shaping the market landscape.

Transforming Logistics

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

Unmanned manufacturing operations are now a reality

Avcon Systems has extensive product offerings to solve challenges in the material handling equipment (MHE) space. Aniket Sawarkar, CEO, Avcon Systems, shares insights on the evolving material handling processes in India.

$120 mn investments, $250 mn credit for Chabahar Port growth

The signing of the long-term bilateral contract on Chabahar Port Operations occurred in the presence of HE Mehrdad Bazrpash, Minister of Roads & Urban Development, Iran, and India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.

SANY India expands presence with opening of new facility in Odisha

Sany Heavy Industry India, a leading global provider of construction machinery and equipment, was pleased to announce the grand opening of HO, Raghunath Machinary.

Sany to showcase green products at INTERMAT 2024

Sany Group is gearing up to showcase at the INTERMAT Trade Show 2024 in Paris from 24 to 27 April 2024 at booth Ext 5 C 044.

SANY India expands presence with opening of new facility in Odisha

This new office in Rayagada will serve as a hub for sales, service, and spare parts,

SANY to showcase green products at INTERMAT 2024

To exhibit excavators, concrete machinery, road machinery, port machinery, and several hydraulic parts.

SANY India Celebrates Milestone Achievement of 30,000 Machines in Operation

SANY India has been a pioneer in the Indian construction machinery industry.

SANY India Celebrates Milestone Achievement of 30,000 Machines in Operation

SANY India has been a pioneer in the Indian construction machinery industry.

JK Tyre Unleashes 11 Next-Gen Off-the-Road Tyres at CII EXCON 2023

JK Tyre unveiled 11 Off-the-Road (OTR) tyres at CII EXCON 2023

JSW Infra to boost container capacity at New Mangalore Port

JSW Infrastructure has announced its plans to significantly increase container capacity at the New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) in Karnataka.

Sany Bharat signs MOU with Union Bank of India

The network of Union Bank will extend equipment finance to customers of Sany Bharat across the country

Electric mobility is the segment we focus on most

Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.

We are trying to scan India For our global model

Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.

SANY India delivers India’s largest crawler crane for windmill application

This leviathan crane will be used by Dwarkesh Transport for wind turbine installation.

What new construction equipment will 2022 bring?

The outlook on India’s construction equipment sector is optimistic since the country’s needs for infrastructure will continue to grow massively.

The recent MHE market demand is on the uptrend”

Pre-Covid Indian MHE market has shown double digit CAGR since 2014. In-spite of Covid-19 pandemic and business being at standstill for almost four months in 2020, we saw a fast-paced recovery since August 2020, and witnessed the highest ever MHE market in March 2021 and in Q1 2021 which was fuelled by growth in economic activities.

Sanjay Saxena of Sany: Covid second wave has hit production

Sanjay Saxena, Senior Vice President & Head of Heavy Equipment Business Unit, Sany Heavy Industry India, speaks on the technology trends in foundation equipment and accessories, and the latest products and solutions offered by the company.

Second wave of pandemic has hit the production

Incorporated in 2002, SANY India was and offers the widest range of construction machinery in India and South Asia. Presently, SANY India offers products like excavators, truck mounted cranes, all-terrain and rough terrain cranes, crawler cranes, transit mixers, batching plants, boom pumps, trailer pumps, piling rigs, motor graders, pavers, compactors, reach stackers, rubber tyred gantry cranes, rail-mounted gantry cranes, mining equipment, wind turbine generators and many more. The company has already established a strong network of around 28 dealers and 135+ outlets across India to cater to the growing demand and provide sales and service support to all its customers and associates.

Dheeraj Panda of Sany: Restarting govt flagship programmes will lift up excavators market in 2021

Dheeraj Panda, Director – Sales, Marketing and Customer Support, Sany Heavy Industry India, speaks on how market has evolved for hydraulic excavators in the last couple of years.

Sany India, CII Foundation tie-up to donate Ventilators

As the hospitals are reeling under an acute shortage of ventilator beds and other medical supplies amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the country- Sany India in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Foundation and CII Pune donated 3 ventilators to Sassoon Hospital today.

Sany embraces new emission norms; launches 4 new truck cranes

As the nation is ushering into new emission standards, Sany India, a global leader in the CE Industry has successfully embraced the Bharat CEV Stage IV norms and upgraded and launched four new truck cranes; STC250C, STC450C, STC600C, and STC800C in the market.

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.

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.

Port Infra Needs Facelift

Developing new ports and terminals and the revival of old infrastructure at major ports in the country are expected to open up new opportunities for port equipment companies.

Kalmar contributes to better cargo handling practices

Sustainable, eco-efficient and environment-friendly logistic solutions will be the future of the ports and logistics industry.

We proactively pursue when it comes to adopting digital technologies

As a major player in heavy-duty mobile cranes market in India, TIL has consolidated its presence over the years.

KION india opens new facility in Pune

Supporting the government's Make in India initiative, KION opened India's largest material handling equipment facility in Pune

BYD India enters MHE business

BYD India, a subsidiary of the China-based EV maker BYD Group, has entered into material handling equipment (MHE) business in India. Currently, BYD is the only company to provide MHE products with lithium-iron phosphate battery in the country.

Loads of Opportunities

With the construction activity picking up and mining operations reviving in India, new opportunities are knocking at the doors of the wheel loader market.

Setting New Benchmark

Growth in warehousing and logistics sector is picking up with the introduction of GST and infrastructure status to logistics. In this scenario, the warehousing and material handling equipment players are gearing up to meet the emerging demand for advanced equipment.

Our growth is in double digits

AxleTech is a manufacturer of axles to speciality applications in off-highway and defence segments.

Good transshipment facilities will drive port sector growth

In spite of the vast coastline and more port facilities across the coastline, India is still lagging behind many ports in the region in cargo handling efficiency. Anil Bhatia, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, TIL, elaborates on the market scenario and outlook.

Hyster chooses Mercedes-Benz/ MTU engines

Hyster Europe will power its forthcoming Stage V compliant Big Truck range for European customers by Mercedes-Benz/ MTU engines.

RIDING ON INFRA PUSH

Growth in the construction and material handling equipment market has pushed the prospects of small and medium range OTR tyres.

Machine Control -The way you want it

Murphy by Enovation Controls works with OEMs globally bringing together different aspects of their equipment enhancing features, making it user-friendly, smarter, safer, and ultimately more efficient.

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.

Poised for growth

Bulk material handling systems are mainly used in coal and mineral processing applications, ports for handling bulk cargo, food processing, sand, gravel, etc. Conveyor systems are the majorly used bulk material handling equipment.

New Growth Avenues

Warehousing segment in India is evolving fast and is moving towards palletised loads which can be stored at heights.

Mobilising growth

Tyres are important components of a vehicle or machine for making it mobile. When we think about tyres, the first thing coming into our minds is a vehicle. Automobile is the largest user of tyres.

We expect Excon to be more vibrant and industry-specific

With the revival of road construction projects in India, the market for construction equipment (CE) and road building equipment- such as crushing and screening plants and RAP-mixing asphalt plants - is expected to open up in a big way.

Saudi container yard gets four Konecranes reach stackers

Konecranes delivered four SMV 4531 TC5 reach stackers to S.A. Talke, a joint venture between the German TALKE Group and the Saudi Sisco and Al-Jabr Groups. The machines will be used at the company?s container marshalling yards, where the they are expected to bring greater efficiency and reliability to the container and goods handling.

We plan to launch jib cranes in India

Sanjay Saxena, Vice President, Heavy Equipment Business Unit, Sany Heavy Industry India Pvt Ltd, elaborates on the company's presence in Indian market and future plans.

On a Brighter Note

The government's increased focus on port infrastructure and through budget and Sagar Mala programme has opened new growth avenues for port equipment industry and is looking forward to a brighter future in India.

Puncture-proof Tyres for Severe-Duty Applications

Tyres are the only connect between the vehicle and the terrain hence ensuring that tyres are reliable, safe, performance worthy any time and every time, is critical specially for severe duty applications such as construction, industrial plant, mining, recycling, scrap handling etc.

Konecranes bags order for lift trucks from Napier Port

In order to further strengthen its important position on New Zealand?s North Island, Napier Port ordered six more cranes from Konecranes. In December 2017 six new lift trucks will be delivered to the terminal, situated in the rapidly growing Hawke?s Bay region.

We are investing to further improve our product aesthetics

The KION Group recently made news when its Indian forklift truck brand, Voltas, announced joining forces with the long-established Italian brand OM in India. In this context, Sunil Gupta, CEO and Managing Director, KION India, elaborates on the company's strategies and the way ahead.

Out of the Box

Container logistics in India has transformed over the last decade in many ways. The constant change is challenging the established methods of handling and transportation of containers. More and more stringent rules for safety and weighing of containers are keeping all manufacturers of container handling equipment in a constant innovation mode.

Conateco buys Konecranes lift trucks

Two reach stackers and one empty container handler have been delivered to Co.Na.Te.Co. S.p.A. (Conateco), Italy, in March 2017, making them the first Konecranes Liftace branded machines on the market.

Conateco buys Konecranes lift trucks

Two reach stackers and one empty container handler have been delivered to Co.Na.Te.Co. S.p.A. (Conateco), Italy, in March 2017, making them the first Konecranes Liftace branded machines on the market.At Conateco, the biggest terminal operator in the Port of Naples, the

Industrial Tyres from BKT

BKT has recently introduced a whole range of tyres for industrial applications. The Liftmax LM 81 has been specifically designed for forklift trucks. This new tyre?s key quality is durability.

BKT bags port tyre manufacturer award

At the recently concluded Terminal Operator Excellence Awards 2016 in Dubai, Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT) was awarded the ?Port Tyre Manufacturer of the Year? for port and terminal cargo handling equipment.

Aiming for New Heights

Sany has made its presence felt in Indian construction equipment market with its quality range of equipment. Be it excavators, cranes, or concrete equipment, Sany has created a niche market in India. In its 15 years of service to Indian market, Sany has become the market leader in crane business.

Bauma Conexpo India has always provided a great platform for us

We believe the mining, construction and material handling equipment industry has a very positive outlook. In the previous year or so we have seen considerable activity on the ground with regards to infra growth and this should result in improved sales for the equipment manufacturers as we move into 2017.

TPS delivers 10 Terex TFC 45 H reach stackers to Benin

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has delivered ten Terex TFC 45 H reach stackers to Benin. The machines were put into operation in March 2016 by Soci?t? B?ninoise des Manutentions Portuaires (SOBEMAP).

Terex New-generation Reach Stacker

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will present the Terex Liftace 5-36 reach stacker, the next machine of its line of new-generation lift trucks at bauma trade fair (11 to 17 April in Munich).

Palletisation can bring in higher throughput and desired efficiency

The estimated market size of the total Indian logistics market is to the tune of $200 billion and it generates employment for close to 50 million people in our country.

Material Handling: Meteoric Rise

Modern warehousing and inter modal logistics industry initiatives in India, have redefined how business is conducted in the country in most industry sectors as well as its geographic regions.

Container Handling: Future?s Bright

New OTR Tyre for Port and Terminals

JK Tyre has launched the Port Champion OTR tyre for applications in port and terminal segments.

ZF transmissions are tailor-made for different applications

ZF has recently strengthened its business development footprint for the Indian market through establishing a local engineering resource. Suresh KV, President for ZF in India elaborates on the company?s solutions to the CE industry.

Uplifting Future

Advanced material handling and warehousing equipment have a vital role that can help speed up the efficiency of logistics industry. More focus on palletisation and the opening up of retail segment

We plan to launch more centres in south and west of India

Saurabh Goyal, CEO, ThinkLink ThinkLink focuses on two most important aspects of operations - safety and productivity. Historically, both these have been thought to be mutually exclusive, but we firmly believe these go hand-in-hand

A Game Changer

With Krishnapatnam Port soon becoming the hub for industrialisation in the region, coal imports are surging with an expectation to hit 100 mtpa in the next 10 years. Krishnapatnama Port Company Ltd (KPCL) has always been a step ahead of the demand by increasing its port capacity and operational efficiency.

TIL Rolls out 100th Hyster

TIL reach stacker from its Kharagpur facility, West Bengal reinforcing Prime Minister?s ?Make in India? vision.

Heavy Lift for IOCL Refinery

Allcargo successfully completed major heavy lifts for Indian Oil Corporation?s (IOCL) refinery at Paradip in Odisha.The projectHeavy lifts for IOCL refinery at Paradip, Odisha. One of critical job was to erect a 1,200 tonne vessel of 144 ft length and various other heavy lifts. The project mandate was to erect a 1,200T vessel of 144 ft in length and various other heavy lifts.

Bulk material handling and processing solutions

Bevcon Wayors offers new generation innovative conveying systems for bulk material handling and processing solutions for core industries like power, steel, cement mining and minerals.

The government should form a task force team to clear all pending projects.

Bevcon is passionate about providing solutions to complex issues. We can and do provide the best possible solutions in the areas of environmental, energy conservation, cost-effective and reliable material handling solutions for the mining sector,says Y Srininvas Reddy, Managing Director, Bevcon Wayors. Excerpts from the interview.

The Preferred Partner

In-depth understanding of markets and market dynamics, 17 commercial subsidiaries, four mobile production facilities in four continents and a wide range of high technology power conversion systems, make Bonfiglioli a long-standing global player for mobile and construction solutions.

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.

Stalled but Hopeful

In spite of the present slowdown and resultant sluggishness in the CE market, the long- term growth prospects are still intact; and experts view the huge infrastructure deficit as a major growth driver and prudent steps from the government can bring India back on the growth trajectory.