2030 Goal: 250,000 Excavators!

India aims to increase its annual production from approximately 85,000 units to 250,000 units by 2030, driven by infrastructure investments in roads, railways, and mining

Our compaction products are a true testament to Atmanirbharta

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is a leading international manufacturer of premium construction equipment, offering a comprehensive range of products and services in over 140 countries. Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, speaks on the company’s growing focus in the compaction business in India, and how it aligns with their broader goals and vision.

We anticipate a peak in market volume in 2023-24

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo CE India

We anticipate 10% growth in excavator volumes

BKR Prasad, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

We are proactively focusing on energy efficiency and digitalisation

Dhanraj Kalbhor, Managing Director, NORD Drivesystems

In the next three to five years, we plan to double our business

Sanjay Prasad, Managing Director, Liebherr India

We are exploring opportunities for local investments

Yasunori Fujii, Managing Director, Komatsu India

R&D is crucial for staying ahead of market trends

Gajanan V Gandhe, Country Lead and Vice President, Dana India Sandeep Khullar, Executive Director, Off Highway & Commercial Vehicle, Dana India

In 1 cu m concrete mixers, we have 50-60% market share

Prashanth Kumar, Executive Director, Sicoma Mixers India

We're deeply committed to ESG initiatives

Anand Sundaresan, Managing Director, Ammann India

TACKLERS is on its way to becoming a global brand

Nirag Chokshi, Managing Partner, Techno Industries, shares insights on the market for material handling equipment in India.

TVS Eurogrip exhibits off-highway tyre range

TVS Eurogrip, one of the fastest-growing global brands in powered two-wheeler and three-wheeler tyres, and off-highway tyres, participated in ConExpo.

The Future of Construction on Display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2023

Taking the industry to the next level, breaking show records.

Perkins launches new power solution capabilities

At ConExpo, Perkins demonstrated smarter ways customers can cut development time and costs, spotlighting its next-generation integrated powertrain programme.

TVS Eurogrip exhibits off-highway tyre range at CONEXPO

The New range of Construction products are the highlights of the display.

Bringing sustainability to the fore

JCB has continued to make concerted efforts to conserve and optimise the use of energy.

We continually make investments to upgrade our facilities

Satya Ranjan Mohapatra, Deputy General Manager (IB & IS), Tide Water Oil, speaks major products from the company and its salient features.

JK Tyre to invest Rs 9 bn over two years for expansion

JK Tyre & Industries will invest Rs 9 billion in capacity expansion over the next two years.

We introduce around 80- 90 new products every year

Ashok Chhajer, Senior General Manager – OE Sales, BKT Tires, speaks on the current market size of OTR tyres for the mining segment in India, and outlook on the OTR tyre market beyond 2022.

The demand for high-capacity equipment is increasing day by day

Amit Banerjee, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML, shares the outlook for the Indian mining industry, and the sectors that will drive the demand in the mining sector.

We have made substantial capacity expansion in the past 2-3 years

The pandemic has created great turmoil. We are in the midst of big revival of demand along with extreme increases in commodities including steel. Our experience with Excon until now has been very rewarding, and we hope to continue this association in years ahead.

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.

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 continue to develop new lubrication solutions

ExxonMobilTM has been at the forefront of lubricant technology innovation for more than 150 years.

Terex India strengthens service network and aftermarket support

Terex has reinforced its commitment to building an industry-leading aftermarket service network in India through the expansion of its Customer and Product Support Team, a new aftermarket facility, and continued roll out of its informative operator training program.

Transforming Mining Safe and Productive

Underground mining is an extremely tough mining method with various risk factors involved.

Gaining Momentum

Ports sector in India is gaining momentum with steadily growing cargo traffic and the expansions progressing at various ports. Development of new ports add to this momentum. Port equipment players are looking at this trend positively.

Adding value to equipment life

Industrial lubricants play a major role in improving the operational efficiency productivity of an equipment. Currently, the demand is for thinner lubricants that provide longer oil drain intervals.

Pioneering Growth

Traditionally known for aerospace, engineering and IT, Bengaluru is fast emerging as a construction equipment (CE) hub in India with major players expanding their base in the city.

Performance lubricants enhance productivity, profits

Construction and mining industries require lubrication solutions that are as durable as their equipment. In an exclusive interview, Deepankar Banerjee, CEO, ExxonMobil Lubricants advises how new generation lubricants can boost efficiency of heavy machinery and equipment.

Ports of Opportunities

Capacity expansion plans at Indian ports is giving a renewed hope for port equipment players. Many port operators are acquiring new equipment as part of modernisation and expansion of handling capacities at these ports.

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.

More engines of growth needed

Off-Highway Research reports a turnaround in the global construction equipment (CE) market, which is expected to grow 16 per cent this year.

We have developed products in India for India

Gates Corporation, the Denver, Colorado-based fluid power and power transmission major, is optimistic about the growing Indian market. Teng Seen Khoo, President - East Asia & India, Gates Corporation and Rajesh C. Bhandari, Managing Director, Gates India, spell out the company's India plans for 2017.

Excavators Excel

Driven by the infrastructure development activities in the country, hydraulic excavators recorded a sharp growth in 2016 compared to the previous year. The positive trend is continuing this year also with a 26 per cent growth in the first four months.

National Capital Goods Policy 2016

The National Capital Goods Policy 2016 has been the talking point for some time now. It is a policy that is not short on intent. It is conclusive but not entirely comprehensive. Some critical elements have been surprisingly left out.

Container Handling: Future?s Bright

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

Gaining Momentum

A renewed thrust on coal mining, coupled with plans to implement more projects in various infrastructure segments at a faster pace has rekindled the growth prospects of tyre industry in India. Major tyre manufacturers are busy introducing innovative products and scaling up volume to meet the expected demand in the future.

Forging Ahead

The Indian forging industry is poised to grow and see major investments for capacity expansion in the coming years. The Prime Minister?s ?Make in India? vision will be added fillip to the industry?s plans to diversify its focus into non-automotive and industrial segments apart from automotive sector.

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

Our dock levelers come with the most secure safety features.

All our products are designed and manufactured along with German collaboration using innovative and creative engineering technology, says Samir Gandhi, Director, Gandhi Automations. Excerpts from the interview

Hempel Unveils New Greenfield Factory

The new plant will help Hempel, a leading protective coating supplier, further consolidate its market position in India.