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Operational Excellence Redefined!
Operational excellence in cement is no longer about producing more—it is about producing smarter, cleaner and more reliably, where cost per tonne meets carbon per tonne.
Beyond the Buzz
Why construction tech still struggles to land
CTS Roundtable Charts Tech-Led Roadmap for Construction
CTS Roundtable Maps Technology Roadmap for Construction
Operational Excellence Redefined!
Operational excellence in cement is no longer about producing more—it is about producing smarter, cleaner and more reliably, where cost per tonne meets carbon per tonne.
Rented Machines, Real Momentum
As India accelerates its infrastructure push, the equipment rental sector is emerging as a strategic growth engine—driving flexibility, efficiency and financial discipline across projects, writes SATIN SACHDEVA.
From Iron to Intelligence
How concreting is moving from mechanical strength to digital certainty, writes SHUBHABRATA SAHA.
Built to Perform, Ready to Disrupt
At Timken, digital transformation is not approached as a technology-driven initiative in isolation, but as a performance enabler designed to improve visibility, predictability, and control, writes SANJAY KOUL.
Built to Perform, Ready to Disrupt
At Timken, digital transformation is not approached as a technology-driven initiative in isolation, but as a performance enabler designed to improve visibility, predictability, and control, writes SANJAY KOUL
Rewriting the DNA of Mobile Hydraulics
Hydraulics is no longer just about force; it has become a sophisticated mechatronic science.
Tracks & Traction
Undercarriage parts bear the weight, provide stability, and drive performance for construction machines, shaping the backbone of heavy equipment.
Data—not guesswork—drives equipment decisions: Barad Sharma of Amberg Engineering
Barad Sharma, CEO, Amberg Engineering, speaks on the evolving global tunnelling and underground infrastructure market, and where Amberg sees the strongest growth potential in the coming years.
Shriram Automall Opens Dhanbad Facility in Jharkhand
Shriram Automall Dhanbad commenced operations on 12th January 2026
We’re pursuing indigenisation efforts across our product lines
Alok Tripathi, President, TIL Limited
Demand will shift to advanced tech like hybrid and alternate-fuel machines
Arvind K Garg, Advisor to Chairman and Managing Director, Larsen & Toubro
Franna’s Largest Pick-and-Carry Crane!
Franna has launched its most powerful pick-and-carry crane for the North American market—the AT44 US. Powered by a 308-hp Mercedes diesel engine, the crane delivers a 44-tonne lifting capacity at a 3-foot 7-inch radius and a 62-foot maximum hook height.
Building Inclusive Connectivity
India’s road mission goes beyond highways—linking villages, markets, and people to opportunities, ensuring growth reaches every corner by 2047
Smart Roads, Smarter India
India’s highways are evolving with drones, LiDAR, and AI—delivering smarter roads that ensure safety, speed, sustainability, and transparency.
Building Inclusive Connectivity
India’s road mission goes beyond highways—linking villages, markets, and people to opportunities, ensuring growth reaches every corner by 2047.
Electrifying Hydraulics
As industries shift from diesel to clean power, electrifying hydraulics emerges as the key to efficiency, performance, and sustainability.
The $100 Bn Opportunity
As India pushes ahead with roads, mining, and mega infrastructure, the construction equipment industry stands at an inflection point—where resilience, technology, and collaboration will decide its future.
Backup Revolution
Gensets are evolving into smart, efficient, and sustainable power solutions—fuelling a backup revolution across real estate and infrastructure with hybrid models and intelligent automation.
Amberg follows a comprehensive ESG strategy
Barad Sharma, CEO, Amberg Engineering, speaks on the key challenges and opportunities the Indian market presents for advanced tunnelling solutions.
We asked Indian OEMs to build machines no one had made before
In an exclusive interaction, Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, former Director General, Border Roads Organisation, shares how modern equipment, indigenous innovation, and technology transformed strategic infrastructure delivery in India’s toughest terrains.
Making Logistics Sector More Productive
Traditionally, customs clearance as well as cross-border logistics have been extremely paper-intensive.
XCMG Machinery Publishes 2024 ESG Report
Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in Global Construction Machinery Industry Development
Atlas Copco Launches Reman Equipment Programme in India
The main objective of the programme is to ?extend the operational life of the equipment
Atlas Copco launches new state-of-the-art facility in Pune
Atlas Copco Group has launched a new manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Pune. Spanning approximately 270,000 sq. ft., the new state-of-the-art plant will manufacture air and gas compressors and systems including CNG (compressed natural gas), biogas, hydrogen compressors, air dryers, N2 and O2 generators and medical filters and accessories.
Unlocking the Power of North East
India’s North Eastern states, nestled between the Himalayas and the vast trade routes of Southeast Asia, have often remained untapped due to logistical challenges and limited industrial exposure.
Smart-Tech in Cement!
An invigorating discussion amongst industry experts, on digital transformation, sustainability and cybersecurity, threw interesting insights.
BAUER's Dedication to On-Site Training
BAUER has long acknowledged this need and is committed to enhancing workforce skills through specialised training programmes.
Steamrolling Ahead
Growing infrastructure demands are fuelling the rise of advanced compaction equipment, ensuring smoother, faster builds.
Hindustan Zinc Showcases Large Metal Portfolio at Bharat Mobility
Displays innovative products including, special high-grade zinc, EcoZen, zinc alloys
Kubota’s New RTV-X1130 with Adjustable 6-Foot Cargo Bed
Kubota rolled out a new Rugged Terrain Vehicle at World of Concrete earlier this year, where we got a walkaround tour of the diesel-powered RTV-X1130.
Driving Construction Forward
From bulldozers to dump trucks, diesel engines provide the muscle needed to tackle some of the toughest jobs.
New BharatBenz Torqshift tipper range wins bulk order for mining
AMT technology globally-proven in hundreds of thousands of Daimler Truck heavy-duty vehicles
All our new products are CEV V compliant
Italy’s 2024 construction machinery market drops 13 per cent, with road machines seeing modest growth
Revolutionising Construction
Telematics technology has revolutionised the management of construction equipment.
Transforming Logistics
The India material handling equipment market is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach substantial market size by 2027.
Fighting Fire with Innovation
As the coal mining industry continues its quest for enhanced safety measures and environmental consciousness, integrating fire resistant hydraulic fluids emerges as a pioneering solution with the potential to mitigate fire hazards and elevate operational security to unprecedented heights. The author explains the need for fire resistant hydraulic fluids and their importance within the coal mining industry.
Service Contractors: Results Come Down to Training
From deep mines to large cement plants, the goal of the training is to ensure Martin’s customers experience maximum efficiency and productivity in their bulk handling systems
Volvo doubles down on data with telematics
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) is putting data at the heart of its decarbonisation efforts as it invests in advanced telematics and beefs up its carbon footprint reporting.
Mastering Hydraulic Hose Selection
Choosing the right hydraulic hoses is critical for system performance and safety. This article offers essential insights into hose selection, covering factors like pressure ratings, diameters, materials, and safety considerations, ensuring optimal functionality and risk mitigation.
JCB returns to US paving with 2 tandem-drum compactors
JCB has announced its return to the North American paving market by introducing two new tandem-drum compactors.
We offer custom-designed products for all process requirements
Abhishek Bohra, Partner, Bohmen Industries
Vision 2030 Drives Growth
The compaction equipment industry in India has witnessed significant technological advancements in recent years. Manufacturers are integrating advanced features, such as GPS technology and telematics, into their machines to enhance precision and efficiency.
Powering Progress
The article explores the reasons behind the increasing usage of diesel engines in construction equipment, their impact on performance and efficiency, and the technological advancements shaping the future of construction machinery.
The CPCBIV+ certified engines emphasise on lowering carbon footprints
Anurag Pai, Regional Marketing Manager, South Asia, Perkins Engines, speaks on the trends in the industry, and does Perkins align with these trends.
Revolutionising Industrial Sustainability
Modern industries are integrating the practice of drawing periodic oil samples to meticulously track the condition of lubricants and machine health
Our focus is on enhancing machine efficiency through tech
Deepak Shetty, MD & CEO, JCB India
In 1 cu m concrete mixers, we have 50-60% market share
Prashanth Kumar, Executive Director, Sicoma Mixers India
Perkins Introduces CPCBIV+ Certified 2806FA at EXCON 2023
Perkins unveils the 2806FA platform with CPCBIV+ certification
EXCON 2023 Day 1 Highlights
Scheduled from December 12 to 16 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre
Heavy Truck Chassis: Maximising Longevity
Construction equipment is the backbone of infrastructure development, and heavy machinery requires a long-lasting chassis to excel in harsh environments.
Our products are designed and developed in Italy
Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Managing Director, Filtrec Bharat
No Bumps in the Road
India has been investing significantly in infrastructure development, including the construction of roads, highways, and expressways. This investment has driven the demand for road construction equipment.
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.
New Holland’s C330 Compact Track Loader
North America is now the proud recipient of New Holland's latest offering, the C330 compact track loader, boasting an impressive 3,000-pound rated operating capacity and the coveted Super Boom technology.
Pushing new boundaries
As the market for excavators experiences increased demand, OEMs are innovating by introducing new features aimed at enhancing both the efficiency and productivity of these machines.
The mineral’s demand is likely to increase by 3 per cent
Kirity Kumar, Business Segment Manager – Operating Solutions, Quaker Houghton, speaks on the types of products manufactured by the company for mining and other related industries.
Auto component industry grows 32.8% in FY2022-23
The turnover of the automotive component industry stood at Rs 5.60 lakh crore for the period of April 2022 to March 2023.
Will the Road construction target be achieved in 2023-24?
The road sector is suffering from immobility! Surprised?
Avant Launches New Electric Loaders – the e527 and e513
Avant Tecno has unveiled two new fully electric loader models, the Avant e527 and Avant e513, equipped with the company’s proprietary battery technology.
Selecting the right hydraulic hose
Hoses typically become heavier for any given length, with added layers of reinforcing wire, as the working pressure requirement increases.
Avant Tecno unveils electric loader with Proprietary Battery Technology
OptiTemp batteries are available in 27kWh and 13kWh
Improving Performance of Crane Manufacturers
Bonfiglioli’s HF series gear motors for hoisting application offers several features that help hoist designers to make optimised selection.
Fuelling the future
Backhoe loader manufacturers are developing hybrid or fully electric backhoe loaders, which significantly reduce or eliminate fuel consumption and emissions.
The market for hoists has increased by 25 to 30% this year
PV Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest Engineering Equipment, speaks on the segments that are driving the demand for MHEs in India.
CASE demonstrates ‘Made in India’ products
A visit to the CASE Construction Equipment factory in Pithampur provided an opportunity to witness the company's manufacturing process and its impact on the local community. Karthik Muthuveeran reports…
Made in India product portfolio demonstrated by CASE CE
Displayed at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pithampur
MobileDrive builds next-gen autonomous driving systems with Siemens’ digital twin tech
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that MobileDrive has adopted a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach to support its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) development, using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and its comprehensive digital twin technology.
Liebherr: 2022 business year with new record turnover
Compared to the previous year, the company recorded a turnover growth of Euro 950 mn
Cutting Carbon Footprint
Waste is a big problem of concreting on site – whereas in precast any spare material can be recycled back into the production process.
The New Outcome-Focused World of Manufacturing
The article outlines how smart, connected services can be used to drive efficiencies and provide insight to inform decision-making that ensures competitiveness while improving performance and profits.
DICV’s Sustainability Goals
Driving sustainability in our production and operations has been a key focus for DICV since our inception, says Satyakam Arya, CEO and MD, DICV.
Bringing sustainability to the fore
JCB has continued to make concerted efforts to conserve and optimise the use of energy.
Progressive Outlook of the Indian CE Industry
Alternative fuels will be a fair play for the future of the CE industry as the Government is also pushing the same for making India self-reliant.
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.
Efficiency Drives Transmission Developments
The transmission system plays a vital role in equipment as the gearbox determines the performance and robustness of the equipment.
Despite the Covid threats, we expanded by more than 20%
Biman Banerjee, Senior Manager, Branded Sales, Mallcom India, speaks on tackling the competition from Chinese companies
Smooth road ahead!
Roads and highways sector is considered to be the most vibrant infrastructure segment where a lot of activities ongoing consistently for a long time.
Modular mini controller for mobile machines
ifm offers ecomatmobile Basic consisting of the components Basic Relay, Basic Controller and Basic Display that are adapted to each other.
L&T ships special construction equipment to BRO for strategic needs
L&T Construction Equipment (LTCEL) has dispatched the first batch of 25 special variant wheel loaders that are suitable for operation in harsh terrains – high altitudes and extreme weather conditions to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), an organisation engaged in serving strategic requirements of the nation.
The market is shifting towards bigger vehicles in the tipper segment
We have a total of five manufacturing plants in India, of which four are located in North India and one in South India
Heading towards a new high!
After two years of lull, the excavator market should grow again and reach 25,000 units in 2022.
Reducing inventory of lubricants
To consolidate and organise the inventory, the first and foremost step is to conduct a lube or lubricant survey.
ACOPOS P3: At home anywhere in the world
B&R servo drives support all common power supply systems worldwide.
Cutting Concrete's Carbon Footprint
With the ability to cut CO2 footprint by 25 per cent factory-based precast concrete production has the potential to save billions of tonnes of CO2 being emitted each year. So why is it so overlooked, asks Mats Jungar?
L&T ships special construction equipment to BRO for strategic needs
The special wheel loaders operate in temperatures between minus 20 degrees and 50 degrees.
Why Precast is Central to Cutting Concrete's Carbon Footprint
With the ability to cut CO2 footprint by 25 per cent factory-based precast concrete production has the potential to save billions of tonnes of CO2 being emitted each year. So why is it so overlooked, asks Mats Jungar?
: ifm modular mini controller
In many small and compact mobile applications, the requirements for control tasks are increasing.
Reducing inventory of lubricants
Consolidation of lubricants in any organisation would provide many benefits that include savings in cost, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination, and mainly prevention of expensive machine failures.
JCB machines are getting smarter
Innovation and Sustainability have always remained critical to our operations, and we continue to introduce products that significantly limit their impact on the environment. The JCB 19C-1E is the industry’s first fully-electric excavator in India and is integral to JCB’s ‘Road to Zero’ initiative, a programme that we have been working on for the past few years. The machine has been tested extensively and has various built-in features that enhance safety and performance. With Zero Emissions and low noise, this new machine is ideal for Infrastructure development in Urban Areas and Indoor working,” said Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India
Tips to reduce compressed air energy costs
Everything in our lives requires a regular check-up, and in most cases timely replacement. This safeguards proper functionality and most importantly, responsible for the better performance.
JCB introduces first fully electric CE
JCB India introduced the industry’s first fully electric excavator, the JCB 19C-1E. It also launched a 22 tonne hydraulic excavator on the NXT Platform that has been specially designed for Indian applications.
Modular mini controller for mobile machines
Cost-optimised, modular mini controllers for mobile use are in demand.
Smart Solutions to Augment Steel Production
The Mobilgrease XHPTM 461 is a part of the Mobilgrease XHPTM 460 Series that has been designed to outperform conventional products by applying high-performance proprietary lithium complex manufacturing technology.
The New Outcome-Focused World Of Manufacturing
The article outlines how smart, connected services can be used to drive efficiencies and provide insight to inform decision-making that ensures competitiveness while improving performance and profits.
DICV’s Sustainability Goals
As an environmentally-conscious organisation, DICV is also moving forward along a roadmap that helps tackle climate change while spurring economic growth.
On the Move!
The market for mobile cranes is on the move driven by low-rise residential, commercial, and industrial building construction activity in urban areas.
Paving the way ahead
While recent times may have been tough on construction equipment manufacturers, the compactor market is still brimming with optimism.
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