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Komatsu Introduces Next-Gen PC220LCi-12 Excavator

Komatsu has debuted its next-generation 22-tonne PC220LCi-12 excavator featuring the company’s intelligent Machine Control (iMC) 3.0 system. Designed for advanced productivity and fuel efficiency, this model represents a significant upgrade for mid-size excavator users.

Proposed Steel Import Duty Worries Indian CE Industry

Steel is a critical raw material in the manufacture of construction equipment.

100 Years of Caterpillar

Caterpillar’s century of innovation has helped shape India and the World

Lubrication in Mining Operations

Mobilgrease XHP™ 462 Moly is indispensable for applications where heavy loads and extreme pressure are common

Proposed Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports a Major Concern for Indian CE Industry

Steel is a critical raw material in the manufacture of construction equipment

100 Years of Caterpillar: Team India’s Role in Building a Better, more Sustainable World

With over 50 years of operations in India, Caterpillar has contributed significantly in building infrastructure

BEML is targeting a Rs 180 billion order book by the end of FY25

Smarter printing is revolutionising the way mining companies manage their supply chains and logistics.

Propel continues to invest in innovation

V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.

The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy

Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.

Propel continues to invest in innovation

V Senthilkumar, Managing Director, Propel Industries, speaks on the company’s strategy in the export market.

From Sustainability to Smart Tech

bauma 2025 will have a heavy emphasis on sustainability and digitalisation, which are becoming major priorities for mining, construction and other related industries.

The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy

Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.

Skill development programmes will boost adoption and confidence

Rajesh Nath, Managing Director of VDMA India, speaks about additive manufacturing and AI, and how they will impact India’s ambitions to boost manufacturing

The skill level of the workers directly affects the output quality

Skillveri is the world's leading MR/XR skill training platform for welding simulators, painting simulators and other manufacturing skills. Sabarinath C Nair, CEO, Skillveri, speaks on the skill training platform that helped bridge the skill gap in sectors like construction and manufacturing

SANY Makes Historic Debut on the 2025 World's Top 500 Brands List

The 2025 list features brands from 207 cities across 33 countries,

Ralson Tyres launches commercial tyres in India

JLG has launched the new 519 telehandler, a redesigned model of the G5-18A that offers improved performance and enhanced comfort.

Bridging Borders

The optimism expressed by the panellists suggests that Indo-German collaboration is not only beneficial for both countries but also sets a powerful example for global partnerships.

Maximising Equipment Efficiency

How filters enhance construction machinery performance

In the mining sector, several key trends are emerging

Kartik Ramanan, Executive Director – Global Off-Highway, Customer Support & Service Engineering, Allison Transmission

Ralson Tyres Launches High-Performance Commercial Tyres in India

Ralson Tyres inaugurated its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Indore in 2023

Kirloskar Oil showcases engineering innovation

Kirloskar Oil Engines proudly launched its innovative Kirloskar Industrial brand at BAUMA 2024, underscoring its commitment to pioneering engineering solutions for critical industrial sectors.

R&D remains at the heart of ACE’s operations

Manish Handa, Vice President – Earthmoving Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment

Caterpillar invests in new products for a reduced-carbon future

Amit Bansal, Director – Sales & Marketing, Building Construction Products (BCP) Division, Caterpillar India.

Shaping India’s Infra Revolution

bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 exhibition emerged as a landmark event in the construction, building material, mining, and construction vehicle industry.

We are planning to expand our footprint internationally.

Vishal Agarwal, Director, Machino International

Mechanisation will continue to drive demand

Manjunath S, Director Sales – India & SAARC, Doosan Bobcat India

Overcoming Perceptions and Scaling Up

The drive for modernisation, infrastructure development and smart cities is fuelling the demand, making India a key player in the future of the construction equipment sector.

Navigating Challenges to Embrace Automation

India must integrate technology for export readiness without increasing costs for local customers.

TIL Limited Returns to bauma CONEXPO After 8 Years

Gainwell Group banner, marking a significant milestone in its transformation journey

Kirloskar Oil Showcases Engineering Innovation at bauma ConExpo

Kirloskar Industrial provides indigenous design-to-delivery solutions

FORNNAX launches SR-MAX2500 primary shredder at IFAT India 2024

Fornnax, a renowned shredding and recycling equipment provider with years of experience in designing and developing SR-Series dual shaft shredders, has unveiled its advanced level SR-MAX2500 shredder specially designed for the municipal solid waste category.

“IoT-enabled technologies are revolutionising construction equipment.

Manav Kohli, Chief Operating Officer, Gainwell and Head, Caterpillar Dealership Business, speaks on the key trends shaping the construction equipment industry in India and globally.

"ELGi sees growth in vacuum technology market."

Rakesh Rao spoke to Dr Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, and Anvar Jay Varadaraj, Chief Operating Officer, of Elgi Equipments, to know more about the company’s future plans and industry trends.

India’s Road Expansion Fuels Surge in CE Demand

Fueled by rising government spending, rapid urbanisation, technological innovations, and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the future of the construction equipment industry is promising, brimming with potential and opportunities.

HD Hyundai is moving towards Industry 4.0

Rajiv Chaturvedi, Vice President, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India

All our new products are CEV V compliant

Italy’s 2024 construction machinery market drops 13 per cent, with road machines seeing modest growth

The future of foundation engineering looks promising

Animesh Nandy, Managing Director, Bauer Equipment India

FORNNAX launches SR-MAX2500 primary shredder at IFAT India 2024

SR-MAX2500 shredder is specially designed for the Municipal Solid Waste category.

Road ahead for CE industry

Driven by increased government spending, rapid urbanisation, technological advancements, and the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the RAHSTA (road) ahead for the CE industry is bright with full of possibilities and opportunities.

Critical Role of Lubrication in Mining Operations

Mobilgrease XHP™ 462 Moly is indispensable for applications where heavy loads and extreme pressure are common.

Our goal is to drive innovation and excellence in concrete technology.

Subhabrata Saha, Managing Director, AJAX Engineering, speaks on the company’s sustainable practices and initiatives in its manufacturing processes.

Unveiling the Shadows

India is becoming a valuable source for the global market, showcasing cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.

We assist in creating more sustainable mining operations

Brad Higgings, General Manager Sales – APAC/EMEA, Austin Engineering

India’s MHE market to hit 9.8% CAGR by 2027

Tacklers Engineering is a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment in the India. In this interview Nirag A Choksi and Aman A Choksi, Directors, Tacklers Engineering (formerly known as Techno Industries) shares about its manufacturing facilities in India.

Transforming Logistics

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

We aim to bring Indian MHE up to global standards at half cost

The material handling equipment market in India has shown substantial growth. Manpreet Sachdev, Founder & CEO, Elite Material Handling Company, highlights new trends like AGVs, drones, etc. in the material handling space.

We want to integrate sustainability into our business

Manish Bhatnagar, Managing Director, SKF India, speaks on the role of modern technologies and automation for improving competitiveness.

We are committed to achieving its carbon neutrality target by 2040.

Seshan Iyer, President – Industrial Business, Schaeffler India, speaks on the steps taken by the company to achieve the objectives of sustainability.

Raimondi welcomes Director of Sales to strengthen commercial roadmap

Masetti will be joining industry stakeholders at Vertikal Days in Nottinghamshire, England

Shveta Arya is new MD of Cummins India

She succeeds Ashwath Ram, who will continue serving the company until August 31, 2024

TVS Mobility arm acquires Italy-based automotive components supplier

TVS Mobility group on July 1 said its subsidiary SI Air Springs has acquired Italy-based automotive components supplier Roberto Nuti Group, which will help it broaden the product range and strengthen its position in the global market.

Ammann acquires Volvo CE’s ABG Pavers

Ammann Group has finalised its acquisition of the ABG paving product line from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE).

Driving Energy Efficiency

ABB India’s latest milestone underscores its sector leadership and the crucial role of advanced motor technologies in driving national energy savings.

Ammann Group completes acquisition of Volvo CE’s ABG Pavers

The transaction includes the transfer of Volvo CE’s paving businesses in Linyi and Bengaluru as well as Volvo CE´s ABG facility in Hameln (Germany).

India’s CE market is growing rapidly due to urbanisation

KYB Conmat, one of the leading global concrete equipment manufacturers, produces concrete batching plants, paving machines, pumps, transit mixers, and self-loading mixers. Kalpesh Soni, Vice President, Marketing, KYB Conmat, speaks on the recent innovations and advancements in their product line.

We focus on sustainability across our operations

Ajax Engineering is a pioneering force in the construction equipment industry, renowned for its innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Specialising in concrete machinery, Ajax offers a diverse range of products including transit mixers, concrete pumps, batching plants, and more, catering to the needs of the construction sector globally. In an exclusive interaction, Subhabrata Saha, Managing Director, AJAX Engineering, speaks on the company’s sustainable practices and initiatives in its manufacturing processes.

Localisation is the key to success

Doosan Portable Power, now under the Bobcat brand, offers a range of reliable and versatile portable power equipment designed for various jobsite needs. This includes portable air compressors, generators, and light towers engineered to maximise productivity with long runtimes, extended maintenance intervals, and durability. Dasika Ramarao, General Manager â€“ Sales & Marketing, Doosan Portable Power, speaks on the applications of mobile air compressors in construction, mining, and drilling operations.

Six states initiate auction for critical mineral exploration licenses

In a significant move towards mineral resource development, six states in India have launched auctions for critical mineral exploration licenses.

Luigi Maggioni joins Raimondi Cranes as CEO

Raimondi Cranes, heritage manufacturer of intelligently-designed scalable heavy lifting solutions, announced the appointment of Luigi Maggioni to the role of Group Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

Worldâ€™s largest tonnage lift wheeled crane completes its first lift in Hengshui

In a recent operation at a 200 MW wind farm in Jing County, Hengshui, China, the XCA4000 crane, delivered by XCMG, a global leader in the construction machinery industry, 20 days ago with the highest global lifting capacity and height, completed its first lift.

A Leap Towards Cleaner Future

Hengst Filtration has unveiled cutting-edge filtration plant in Bengaluru, pioneering sustainable development in India.

World's largest tonnage lift wheeled crane completes its first lift in Hengshui

XCMG's XCA4000 wheeled crane marks the 7th time that XCMG has broken the world record

Luigi Maggioni joins Raimondi Cranes as CEO

Jumpstarts corporate expansion with raft of new initiatives

Advancing Indian Construction with AI

With AI, construction equipment can do more than ever before. They can also do some tasks on their own, which saves time and makes things safer on construction sites.

SANY showcases "Make in India" lineup at Bharat Mobility Expo

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo is taking place from February 1-3, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

SANY India achieves new milestone; exports 1,000 telehandlers to US

This achievement positions India as a pivotal manufacturing hub in the companyâ€™s strategy.

There will be a shift towards advanced synthetic and semi-synthetic grades

Ravi Chawla, MD & CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants

Vicki Reeves joins Perkins as global marketing and channel development director

Jason Kern to retire.

Wipro Unveils Innovations at EXCON India 2023

Wipro showcases diverse engineering solutions at EXCON,

Cummins to showcase future emission-ready power solutions portfolio at Excon

Set to showcase next-generation, future emission-ready, Legend L10 and M15 engines

Driving Dynamics

Hydraulic motors are integral to the driving dynamics of construction equipment, providing the necessary power, precision, and control for a wide range of applications.

We will launch aluminium range of driveshafts

Saurabh Sangla, Executive Director, Adroit Industries (India)

We are at the forefront of technological innovation

Sanjay Saxena, COO, Sany India and South Asia

SIAM Conclave Focuses on Building Resilient Supply Chain

Industry experts and leaders came together to address challenges in the supply chain.

CASE to introduce 6 new innovative products at Excon

CASE will enter two new categories with the introduction of new products

Best Power Equipments marks its 23rd anniversary

BPE products are unique both for monolithic and modular ratings of UPS

Record earnings for Volvo Construction Equipment in Q2 2023

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) proves it is performing today while transforming for tomorrow with record earnings for the second quarter 2023, alongside its continued investment into sustainable change.

Unleashing the hidden potential

The undercarriage parts market in India is expected to continue growing due to ongoing infrastructure projects, and the demand for reliable heavy machinery.

Powering up the Earth

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

New C13D Engine from Caterpillar for Off-Highway Equipment

Caterpillar unveiled a new diesel engine platform, designed to achieve increased power density, torque, and fuel efficiency for a wide range of off-highway equipment.

New C13D Engine for Off-Highway Equipment unveiled by Caterpillar

Designed for best-in-class power density, torque, and fuel efficiency

Focus on Sustainable Road Construction

Wirtgen Group anticipates a continuous increase in the number of sustainable machine and technology solutions by 2026.

Bringing sustainability to the fore

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

Towards a â€œGreener Futureâ€ together

Developing businesses are treating â€œsustainabilityâ€ as the crucial goal of their method and operations to escalate growth and to compete in the global market.

Towards a â€œGreener Futureâ€ together

Businesses are treating â€œsustainabilityâ€ as the crucial goal of their method and operations, writes Rajesh Nath of VDMA.

We plan to grow by 13% growth in the top line in 2023

Ramesh Babbar, President and Director, Columbia Machine Engineering, speaks on the year 2022 in terms of performance, and the company's plans for 2023.

Creating Compact Foundations

The upward trend of mechanisation in the construction and road-building industries is expected to drive the compaction equipment market in India.

BKT to launch two new â€˜Made for Indiaâ€™ EARTHMAX tyres

Balkrishna Industries (BKT) the Indian multinational company and global player in the off-highway tyre market will be participating in the bauma CONEXPO India 2023. Armed with a strong R&D, BKT will be launching two tyres under the sub-brand EARTHMAX at the bauma CONEXPO INDIA.

Blume Ventures collaborates with Bridgestone India

The collaboration aims to become a part of the government's Start-up India initiativ

The next 10 years will be an important period for mining in India

Karthik Bala, Mining Regional Manager, Resource Industries Sales, Services and Technology, Caterpillar India, speaks on the companyâ€™s technological offerings for the mining segment.

MB Crusher to showcase crusher buckets at Bauma Conexpo India

MB Crusherâ€™s machines are compatible with all brands and models in the excavator segment.

Improving efficiency

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

Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi bag top honours at 20th CW Awards

An evening extravaganza, CONSTRUCTION WORLD Global Awards, in its 20th Edition, concluded in great success in Mumbai on October 14th at ITC Grand Central, Parel.