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Schwing Stetter, Caterpillar, Tata Hitachi, ACE & SANY bag multiple awards at 11th Equipment India Awards
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 celebrated and rewarded excellence in eleven Bestseller product categories.
23 awards presented to Construction Equipment BESTSELLERS at 11th Equipment India Awards 2023
Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, was recognised as the “Equipment India Person of the Year 2023” for his remarkable achievements during 2022-23
Dimitrov Krishnan, MD, Volvo Construction Equipment, awarded “Equipment India Person of the Year 2023”
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Terex Powerscreen Pulse wins Innovation of the Year award
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Schwing Stetter India wins big at Equipment India Awards 2023
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Sany bags three awards in emerging bestseller category
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Case Construction bags CSR Company of the Year award
Case Construction bags CSR Company of the Year award
AJAX Engineering bags Green Factory of the Year award
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
Schwing Stetter honoured by Leadership Management International
Schwing Stetter India, one of the country’s leading construction and concreting equipment manufacturer, was recently honoured as the “World Client of the Year” at a conference held by Leadership Management® International (LMI), a world leader in organisational and leadership development.
Schwing Stetter honoured by Leadership Management International
The company has been honoured with "World Client of the Year"
Powering up the Earth
The need for earthmoving equipment is expected to increase due to the nation's fast urbanisation and infrastructure development requirements
Paving the Way for Safer Future
Our R&D team puts a lot of effort into applying telematics to machines to make them smarter and help protect our environment, writes Dheeraj Panda.
Innovation to achieve excellence
Our success mantra has been the tenacity and hard work of our team, coupled with our focus on satisfying customers’ real needs, along with our ability to offer the right product, at the right price, with the right service support, says SORAB AGARWAL.
Schwing Stetter India will be launching 14 new products
VG Sakthikumar, Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on the market for their products in India.
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.
SANY Bharat delivers largest crawler crane to Sanghvi Movers
SANY Bharat, achieved a significant milestone by delivering four units of SANY SCC8000A 800-tonne crawler crane, India’s largest crawler crane, to Sanghvi Movers.
What’s Your C-sat Score?
C-SAT is a commonly used metric that acts as a key performance indicator for customer service and product quality in all kinds of businesses. C-SAT is short for customer satisfaction score.
Electrification of CE is at a nascent stage
With the increasing climate change problem, our customers and construction equipment industries have become more environmentally conscious.
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.
Manitowoc to showcase new product strength at The Utility Expo
Two new National Crane models — the NBT60XL and the NBT45-2 — will anchor the Manitowoc booth in Louisville, Kentucky.
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.
Sany launches first “Made in India” piling rig
Sany launches first “Made in India” piling rig
Sany India celebrates 15,000 machines milestone in India
Sany rolled out its 15,000th machine from its India facility
Manitowoc launches new National Crane NBT60XL boom truck
Manitowoc has introduced its latest National Crane product: the NBT60XL.
Indian CE Market Overview
In spite of the short-term ups and downs in the market volumes, the construction equipment (CE) industry is expected to touch close to the volume of 140,000 units by 2024-25.
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.
Cautiously Optimistic
The government's various initiatives on revival of infrastructure sector and favourable policies have driven the growth of Indian construction equipment market in the past 2-3 years.
Tadano completes acquisition of Demag Mobile Cranes business
Tadano completed its $215-million acquisition of the Demag Mobile Cranes business on August 1, 2019. The transaction brings together two of the top names in the lifting equipment industry.
Zoomlion to showcase ?Africa-ready? equipment
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co is exhibiting at the first China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo that will be held from June 27 to 29 in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, highlighting nine agricultural and construction equipment products.
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.
Sany showcases new range of products
Sany India showcased its wide range of over 16 new products at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018.
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.
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.
Doing more with less
Crainco Crane Service (Crainco) is getting more work done than ever with one of National Crane's latest offerings: the NTC55 truck-mounted crane.
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.
SANY India rolls out 6,000th machine from its Chakan plant
SANY India achieved another milestone of rolling out 6,000 plus machines from its Chakan plant this month. This comes on the backdrop of a strong demand for its offerings across the product lines.
Maxim expands fleet with 48 new Potain tower cranes
Maxim Crane Works (Maxim) has added 48 new Potain top-slewing tower cranes to its fleet. The Newport, Kentucky-based company will start taking deliveries of the new tower cranes beginning in May 2018.According to Frank Bardonaro, Chief Operating Officer for Maxim, the order reflects his continued confidence in Manitowoc Cranes and the Potain tower crane range.
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.
SANY signs $ 86-million contract in Kuwait
SANY Heavy Industry signed a $86 million purchasing agreement with a Kuwaiti engineering construction contractor recently, which is SANY?s largest international order in the Middle East market so far.
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.
CIC adds tower crane operator certification
Crane Institute Certification (CIC) has announced that a new certification for tower crane operators is now available. One certification covers self-erecting, fixed jib, and luffing boom tower cranes. Tower crane operator candidates will have to pass a written and a practical examination to earn the certification.
We expect a business growth of 15-20 per cent in 5 years
AKSH has a vision to become the leading Indian manufacturer of slew ring bearings with world-class engineering and product quality. Pratik Gokhale, Director - Sales and Marketing, AKSH Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, elaborates on the company's presence in the market and future plans.
XCMG awards internal project teams
Leading global construction machinery manufacturer XCMG has recognised several internal project teams as winners in its annual Green Creative Design Awards (the GCD Awards). The projects ranged from micro mobility improvements for heavy machinery to a new lean manufacturing process, with each supporting the company?s goal of using ambitious sustainability goals to drive cutting-edge research and development (R&D).
FROM RECOVERY TO GROWTH
The construction market in India is the second largest in Asia-Pacific Countries (APAC) region and is expected to become the fastest growing market in the region by 2025.
XCMG posts soaring first quarter performance
Construction machinery manufacturer XCMG reported a 70 per cent jump in quarterly machinery sales in the first quarter of 2017 after selling more than 4,000 excavators worldwide, marking a 150 per cent year-on-year increase.
New truck crane with improved features
Grove has unveiled the TMS9000-2 truck crane with new features. The new 100 t (115 USt) capacity truck crane features a number of improvements over previous models that will enable owners to increase their utilisation and lifting capabilities.
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.
This year we have our technology partner Astec as our co-exhibitor
The current construction equipment industry scenario is essentially a mix of domestic and global developments. On one hand, with the impending revival of the infrastructure sector, sales are expected to see an upward spurt.
Global crane market to grow in 2017
According to a new report from Off-Highway Research, the worldwide demand for mobile cranes is expected to bottom-out this year.
Global crane market to grow in 2017
According to a new report from Off-Highway Research, the worldwide demand for mobile cranes is expected to bottom-out this year. Sales of all terrain, lattice boom crawler, rough terrain and truck cranes are expected to total 17,077 units in 2016, an 11 per cent fall from the previous year.
Manitowoc plans to relocate crane operations to Pennsylvania
The Manitowoc Company, Inc announced its intent to relocate crawler crane manufacturing operations from Manitowoc
Manitowoc plans to relocate crane operations to Pennsylvania
The Manitowoc Company, Inc announced its intent to relocate crawler crane manufacturing operations from Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, to optimise its manufacturing footprint, reduce costs and expand margins.
XCMG?s 17 all-new G-series truck cranes
Construction and mining equipment manufacturer XCMG has held a launch on April 18 in Xuzhou, China, releasing 17 truck cranes and all-terrain cranes in the new G-series production line.
Widening Growth Path
For the emerging and developing nations, the growth path widens which will inevitably be attractive destinations for machine makers worldwide, writes Pradeep Sharma.
Pick-n-Carry Hydra: Bestseller
As the Numero Uno bestselling lift and reach product, Hydra crane still continues to be the most demanding mobile crane category in India. Tyre-mounted articulated steering, hydraulic mobile pick-and-carry crane, colloquially termed ?Hydra?, was introduced in India
Heavy Lift Anablers
India has witnessed an influx of new software-assisted multiple application-specific boom configured heavy lifters. Despite the economic slowdown taking the wind out of the sail for the heavy lift cranes? suppliers
This year our target is to launch tunnel boring machines
We are involved in the sales and service of construction equipment and spare parts from for leading Chinese equipment manufacturers; - Zoomlion for truck-mounted cranes and crawler cranes, and Sichuan Construction Equipment for big capacity tower cranes.
The growth demand by 2017 will be almost three times from now
The current market for the truck cranes has already improved specially in the segment of 75T to 120T. We are also seeing the growth in the crawler crane segment in the capacity between 100T to 260T segment, mainly the petrochemical industries, metro projects, power plants etc, are the major growth drivers.
Nothing Beats An ACE
ACE is a dominant player in the cranes market having introduced innovative crane solutions/products from time to time. ?The growth of the Indian construction equipment (CE) industry is dependent on three factors
Crane Rental Corporation opens new branch
Crane Rental Corporation is opening a new office and equipment yard on Highway 59 in Loxley, Alabama just north of Interstate 10.
Integrated Load Handling Solutions
With a myriad of attachments, truck-mounted cranes have created niche applications segments with faster, safer and more productive solutions.Construction industry has been witnessing a shift towards using safer, more advanced technology, especially application-oriented equipment and machinery
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.
Zoomlion plans assembling facility
Chinese construction equipment major Zoomlion is planning to set up assembling facility in India for low capacity truck cranes. According to the company, the parts will be sourced from China,
STILL Number One
The focused thrust on infrastructure, manufacturing and agricultural sectors is expected to boost the demand for pick-n-carry cranes, which dominate the mobile crane market with over 80 per cent of total sales.
Zoomlion bets big on Indian mobile crane market
Zoomlion, the $13 billion group based in China is dreaming big on the Indian market. According to Shirley Liu, General Manager, Mobile Crane Overseas Company, Zoomlion Group, in the mobile crane business Zoomlion
We are planning to manufacture cranes in India
Established over 20 years ago by eight people with CNY 5,00,000 ($80,000) bank loan, Zoomlion today has grown to $13 billion Group. Zoomlion now has the largest product range with 13 categories, 86 product series and over 800 types.
Zoomlion Bets Big on Indian Mobile Crane Market
Zoomlion, the USD 13 billion Group based in China is dreaming big on the Indian market. According to Shirley Liu, General Manager, Mobile Crane Overseas Company, Zoomlion Group, in the mobile crane business Zoomlion achieved USD 41 million sales in the non-Chinese market last year and the company expects a dramatic increase of about 20 per cent in this fiscal.
Subhash Transport Corp sees increased demand
With the boom in construction activities this year, demand for building machinery designed to perform multiple tasks has increased dramatically. Subhash Transport Corporation has seen an increase in its deliveries of machinery for various types of applications. The company provides rental and sales services for quality products at cost effective rates.
TIL cranes are built on superior technology and design
At TIL, we continue to focus on product engineering, new product development and customer satisfaction initiatives, in order to remain competitive. This economic slowdown allows us to intensify our initiatives towards operational excellence,
The kind of service we provide ensures that we get repeat orders
We work closely with our customers and provide the best technology and integral consulting solutions for their projects. Our timely after sales, operation and maintenance services all keep us close to our customers, says Rajeev Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Friends Equipment.
We are seeking a growth of 200 per cent this year
We have a major focus on our after sales service. The Friends Equipment team is a sales and service provider for heavy machinery and totally dedicated to the construction industry.
Liebherr cranes are designed and manufactured according the highest safety norms
It will be much sensible to ask for a crane functional test and load test certification from a reputed third-party inspector before import. This will restrict the number of junk cranes coming into India. Also, the project people should have very strict controls on quality, selection of suitable equipment and timely completion of the job, says Ajay Kumar Somani, Director, Mobile Crane Division, Liebherr India.
SANY aids earthquake recovery in Sichuan
SANY has sent truck cranes, excavators, vehicles and five rescue teams to aid in recovery efforts in earthquake-ravaged Sichuan Province in south-western China.
Surging ahead
In the long term, we see high demand worldwide for mobile cranes, supported by the sectors of infrastructure, refineries, chemicals, and energy, with wind power playing a particularly important part. The Liebherr Mobile Crane Division is based in Ehingen, Germany, where it operates manufacturing facilities covering a built-over area of 220,000 sq m on a total surface of 840,000 sq m,
Shantui, Manitowoc JV
Manitowoc and Shantui have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to build cranes in China, IC learned exclusively. Subject to Chinese authority approval, Shantui Manitowoc Crane Company will build truck cranes for the domestic and export markets. Shantui, part of Shandong Heavy Industry, will hold 51 per cent and Manitowoc 49 per cent of the new JVentity. It will be structured so that Manitowoc is responsible for design engineering, manufacturing engineering, plant and product quality, which wil
Terex cranes render the highest return on investment
Our objective is to help our customers succeed and be pro?fitable. Our objective is actually all about safety. For Terex, safety comes first, so we factor in safety at all stages of product development, says Martin Seibert, Head ? Cranes, India, Terex Cranes.
XCMG in Europe
XCMG, the Chinese crane and construction equipment manufacturer, will set up its new European headquarters in Krefeld, Germany. The 16,400 sq m site is the basis of an investment of more than EUR 36 million ($38 million). Starting in July 2013
New models at Manitowoc China
Manitowoc launched two new Dongyue truck cranes for the Chinese market, the GT8 and GT10A. The cranes are the first two to benefit from the updated design and production processes at the company?s factory in TaiAn, Shangdong Province.
TIL is committed to providing total solutions to its customers
TIL has been in the port segment for a long time and their current offerings include a range of equipment for material handling at ports like ship-to-shore cranes, level luffing cranes, rubber tyre gantries, reach sta?ckers, empty container handlers, la?den container handlers and mobile cranes,
Terex Toplift 025G wins top award
The new Terex Toplift 025G, a 25 tonne capacity class truck crane, was awarded first place for ?Machinery Exte?rior Design and Quality? in China?s popular local-market 25-tonne crane sector at BICES 2011.
At TIL, we make safety our priority
Government regulations and policies will have to be much stricter to stop unbridled import of used cranes, says Pinaki Niyogy, Associate Vice President & Head-Manufacturing & Operations, Material Handling Solutions, TIL.
ECEL at Excon 2011
Escorts will be displaying fifteen of its recently launched products at Excon 2011. "The critical factors for success in this industry lie in the overall value proposition that one is delivering to its customers, besides of course product features, pricing and service support delivery.
Built to Perform
Terex Cranes showcased a total of five crane models in the recently concluded Bauma China.
Equipment Rental: Rentals Moving Up
Out of $ 2.3 billion construction equipment sold in India, just seven per cent is sold to rental companies, which is low compared to the global average of 50 per cent; in China, it is approximately 35 per cent, in USA 65 per cent and in Japan, it is 80 per cent.
We will be investing in new product lines and aim to cross the $500-mn turnover mark by 2015
In a significant strategic decision, Terex Corp has recently acquired Demag Cranes, world?s leading German manufacturer of all kinds of cranes, for nearly $1.5 billion.
By the year 2014-15, the top line should grow three to four fold
We have undertaken a number of measures such as creation of fiscal strength, intellectual capital sufficiency, diversification of our product and capability repertoire, as well as investment in greenfield expansions, together with strengthening of our service brand, says Sumit Mazumder, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, TIL.
Terex wins China contract
Terex Cranes has signed a contract with China National Chemical Engineering (CNCEC) for the delivery of 41 cranes. This is the largest order received by Terex Cranes in China to date.
Grove GBT35 at CTT 2011
Manitowoc introduced the Grove GBT35 at CTT 2011 in Moscow, Russia. The locally-assembled truck crane has a 35 t capacity and an impressive, industry-leading 39 m, 5-section full-power boom.
New Mobile Truck Crane
Manitowoc has introduced Dongyue brand in India with the GT25-5A crane.
We are focused on increasing the gap between us and our next competitor
Our 75tonne crawler model ACX750 is a highperformance, rough terrain and rugged machine, with bestinclass lifting duties,? says Sunil K Gupta, Associate President, Action Construction Equipment.
Mobile Cranes: Towards Sustainable Growth
The growth potential for lifting, loading and handling solutions is huge and continuously increasing, as India propels itself for a sustainable nine per cent plus per annum economic growth.