Atlas Copco WEDA pumps optimise lithium extraction process

Atlas Copco WEDA pumps optimise lithium extraction process

India’s road network consumes 1.2 billion tonne of natural aggregates annually

The road construction industry, is adopting methods to reduce embodied carbon in materials.

Revolutionising Construction

Telematics technology has revolutionised the management of construction equipment.

Atlas Copco WEDA pumps optimise lithium extraction process

The mine has also reduced its maintenance costs by 60%

Crush, pulverise demolition material with NPK V250R excavator attachment

NPK’s V250R crusher pulverizer is made for primary and secondary demolition, including reinforced concrete, and can handle high-reach applications.

Hyundai enters the dozer market with the HD100

It is a robust machine boasting 122 horsepower and weighing 10 metric tonne.

Zoomlion records 79.2% YoY increase in international revenue

The company achieved an annual revenue of RMB 47.075 billion

Construction 2.0

How AI is Reshaping Construction Equipment!

Construction 2.0

How AI is Reshaping Construction Equipment!

Metso launches Remote IC

An app for remote process control of Lokotrack crushers and screens

AMH calls for improved safety in non-standard lifts

All Material Handling (AMH) believes that too many non-traditional lifts are still taking place using the wrong hoist rings and eyebolts, creating unnecessary safety risks.

Boost on the cards for auto components?

The Indian automotive industry sector has a positive outlook for the upcoming Budget, with expectations for updates on the FAME 3 scheme, PLI sops, and GST revision.

Hydrogen-Powered Revolution!

As the hydrogen-powered revolution gains momentum, India stands at the forefront of a cleaner and more sustainable automotive future.

Fleet Management and AI!

Asset management helps to maximise the value of equipment over its lifespan by ensuring that it is properly maintained and used efficiently.

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.

FIRST Construction Council explains how to unlock value through ESG

With the rise in demand for sustainability, many companies are taking steps to become ESG (environmental, social, and governance) compliant. To delve deeper into the topic, FIRST Construction Council recently hosted a virtual discussion forum on the theme of “How construction companies can unlock value through ESG”.

LiuGong unveils enhanced 95-ton 995F excavator in U.S

LiuGong introduces robust 995F excavator in U.S

LiuGong introduces 936F excavator for heavy-duty digging

LiuGong's 936F offers 24-ft dig depth and a 2.3-cubic-yard bucket.

Liebherr Mining launches fuel-efficient R 9300 Generation 8 Excavator

The latest addition to Liebherr Mining's range the R 9300 Generation 8 excavator is now available for purchase internationally.

Cummins India launches CPCBIV+ compliant power solutions

Cummins India, one of the leading technology providers of power solutions, announced the launch of its CPCBIV+ emission standard-compliant range of genset engines.

Liebherr Mining launches fuel-efficient R 9300 Generation 8 Excavator

Customers got first glimpse the machine at Bauma 2022 in Munich

Cummins India launches CPCBIV+ compliant power solutions

Cummins powered gensets up to 800 KWh are now compliant with the CPCBIV+ emission norms.

Craning for Success

Advancements in technology have propelled the increased usage of tower cranes in tall buildings.

Tyres are integral to any OTR equipment design

Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the company's approach to sustainability.

Develon launches DX1000LC-7, its largest excavator

The DX1000LC-7 runs on a 629-horsepower Perkins engine.

Yanmar announces expansion at Minnesota plant

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, which encompasses the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands, has announced plans for a 32,000-square-foot expansion to its Grand Rapids, Minnesota facility.

In Bhuj the horizon has never been so close

BKT announces its business plan: to achieve turnover in 2026 of 2 billion dollars and total annual production of 600,000 MT.

Liebherr flat-top crane at work on Mont Blanc

The crane needs to be compatible with the helicopter's load capacity

Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission

The Union Cabinet has approved National Green Hydrogen Mission. The initial outlay for the Mission will be Rs 197.44 billion including an outlay of Rs174.90 billion for the SIGHT programme Rs 14.66 billion for pilot projects Rs 4 billion for R&D and Rs 3.88 billion towards other Mission components.

Wirtgen’s 90 exhibits and 33 world premieres

In Munich, the Wirtgen Group is presenting sustainable – and therefore pioneering – solutions for the road construction industry and is once more demonstrating its outstanding powers of innovation.

Bobcat to showcase electric, digital concepts at Bauma

Bobcat has unveiled two electric compact excavators the E32 and the E10e

Diamond Mowers’ new mulcher for mid-sized excavators

Two new mulching heads designed for mid-sized excavators and tractors were recently rolled out by Diamond Mowers.

Forging and components industry to experience 60% decline due to electric vehicles: AIFI

The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) has witnessed a challenging time in the first half of 2022 as a result of increased input costs, particularly steel, aluminum, and nickel prices.

Components industry to witness 60% decline due to EVs: AIFI President

AIFI has expressed concerns to the government over high steel, aluminum, and nickel prices, as the increase in steel prices has damaged the Indian forging industry

Forging and components industry to experience 60% decline due to electric vehicles: AIFI

• The increase in steel, aluminium, and nickel prices have hammered the industry in India

Deere, Wacker Neuson Ink Deal for Compact Excavators in North America

John Deere has announced a collaborative supply agreement with Wacker Neuson to produce and distribute compact excavators for the North American market.

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.

BKT expands production in India

To meet the growing demand for its agricultural tires, BKT Tires has announced the expansion of production capacity at its Bhuj plant in the state of Gujarat, India.

Make in Steel 2022

The fifth edition of Make in Steel Conference and Awards 2022, with the theme “Gearing up for sustainable steel in India”, offered three interactive panel discussions and thought-provoking industry keynotes.

Godrej Construction leads the way for implementing a circular economy

Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business Godrej Construction, a pioneer in adopting sustainable construction practices in India, is committed to minimize the impact of construction on the environment.

Godrej Construction leads the way for implementing a circular economy in construction materials

Becomes one of the first construction brand powered by 100% renewable energy in their Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plant, Recycled Concrete Materials (RCM) plant and common areas of Godrej IT Park building in Mumbai

Deere, Hitachi to dissolve 33-year joint excavator venture

John Deere and Hitachi are dissolving their joint venture of more than 30 years for manufacturing excavators in North and South America.

Schaeffler wins Railsponsible Supplier Award 2021

Schaeffler, the world’s leading automotive and industrial supplier, has received the Railsponsible Supplier Award 2021 in the “Climate Change and Circular Economy” category for its 100 percent return service for axlebox bearings.

Bonfiglioli India: Winning through product innovations & tech

Bonfiglioli has been enhancing construction equipment performance, efficiency, productivity, and reliability for more than 40 years.

Tata Motors, TATA Power sign PPA to commission 3 MWp solar rooftop project

Reiterating its commitment to conserve energy and achieve 100% renewable energy source for all its operations, Tata Motors has signed a Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Tata Power to install and operate a 3 MWp rooftop solar project at its Passenger Vehicle Business Unit (PVBU) plant in Pune.

Smart road construction in Switzerland’s widest tunnel

Large-scale project featuring process optimisation and machinery from Vögele.

Schaeffler wins Railsponsible Supplier Award 2021

Schaeffler, the world’s leading automotive and industrial supplier, has received the Railsponsible Supplier Award 2021 in the “Climate Change and Circular Economy” category for its 100 percent return service for axlebox bearings.

Nigraani solution helps Vaishnavi Logistic gain 15% efficiency

Vaishnavi Logistics Solutions (VLSPL) transformed business model from contracted amount per trip to per km-based incentive with complete accountability of diesel cost.

Schaeffler wins Railsponsible Supplier Award 2021

• Schaeffler wins in “Climate Change and Circular Economy” category with its 100 percent return service for axlebox bearings

Tata Motors, TATA Power sign PPA to commission 3 MWp solar rooftop project

This project will help reduce carbon emissions by around 3538 tonnes per annum

Indian Steel Association welcomes approval of PLI scheme

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme is a scheme aimed at encouraging domestic manufacturing, substituting imports and finally boosting exports.

Indian Steel Association welcomes approval of PLI scheme

The Indian Steel Association welcomes the cabinet approval of PLI Scheme

Trimble helps remove 7 MMT of greenhouse gas emissions annually

Global construction technology leader Trimble released its 2020 Sustainability Report recently.

Trimble helps remove 7 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually

According to the report’s findings, Trimble’s solutions contribute to fuel savings around the world that are equivalent to an estimated reduction of 7 million metric tons in greenhouse gas emissions.

Numaligarh Refinery to use Honeywell tech to produce cleaner-burning diesel

Honeywell announced Numaligarh Refinery (NRL), a public sector undertaking under the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, will use UOP technology to produce cleaner-burning diesel fuel in compliance with India’s BS-VI emission standards and increase crude oil conversion.

Fuel tracking solution’s penetration is less than 1% of the overall commercial fleet size

Nigraani provides IoT (Internet of Things) solutions to commercial fleet operators to help them track their diesel consumption with 99 per cent accuracy and fleet operation metrics. The SaaS (Software as a Service) model helps avoid any overhead of setting up an IT team to manage hardware/software.

Opportunities in bulk for cement

As per estimates of total projects to be sanctioned and those upcoming and under construction across sectors, the hope is to see better days ahead—quantitatively and qualitatively—for the cement industry.

Trane Technologies to cut product carbon emissions in half by 2030

Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, announced that it plans to cut its product carbon emissions by nearly 50 per cent by 2030, and that its ambitious emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

Engcon EC226 tiltrotator upgraded with heftier lifting hook

Engcon has upgraded its EC226 tiltrotator with an 8-ton lifting hook, 3 tons more than the previous model. The EC226 is the company’s second-largest tiltrotator, designed for excavators weighing 19 to 26 metric tonne.

New Skyjack SJ9664 RT lift reaches 7 storeys

The new Skyjack SJ9664 RT is a 70-foot working height rough-terrain model with the ability to reach seven storeys. “We looked at products that were offered within a traditional range and products that are more specialized with higher platform heights but with much higher acquisition costs,” says Corey Connolly, Skyjack product manager.

Trane Technologies to cut product carbon emissions in half by 2030

Cutting product emissions in half over the next decade supports Trane Technologies’ 2030 Sustainability Commitments, including its Gigaton Challenge to reduce customer emissions by one billion metric tons.

Digital transformation to drive sustainable business practices in post-pandemic world

AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, has underscored how digital transformation will help to maximise business returns while also optimising sustainability in a post-pandemic world.

LaBounty mobile hydraulic pulverizer

LaBounty’s new mobile hydraulic pulverizers can pick up, crush and separate rebar faster than previous models, the company says.

Liebherr’s Battery-powered Crawler Crane

German manufacturer Liebherr has debuted its second electric-drive large machine: crawler cranes. The company says its LR 1200.1 unplugged and LR 1250.1 unplugged models are the world’s first battery-powered crawler cranes.

World’s first battery-powered crawler crane from Liebherr

While many manufacturers are introducing electric compact equipment, German manufacturer Liebherr is debuting its second electric-drive large machine: crawler cranes.

L&T flags off world’s heaviest LC-Max reactors ahead of schedule

Achieving another milestone in the engineering world, the Heavy Engineering business of Larsen & Toubro, has completed and flagged off World’s Heaviest LC-Max Reactors ahead of schedule in the presence of MK Surana, Chairman & Managing Director, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation.

Cat’s New 657 scraper means more visibility & comfort

The Cat 657 scraper offers a 7 per cent increase in fuel efficiency and a 21 per cent increase in the cab interior over its predecessor 657G, according to Cat.

Budget spurs order books

The Budget 2021 has won the approval of its utmost critics with most giving it a thumbs up. Infrastructure is the mantra for 2021-22 as the Finance Minister proposed to significantly enhance capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 trillion in the next fiscal, besides creating institutional structures and giving a big thrust to monetising assets to achieve the goals of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), which was launched in December 2019 with around 6,835 projects.

The M&HCV tipper trucks segment continues to look positive

RT Wasan, Vice President, Product Line, M&HCV, Tata Motors, elaborates on the company strategy in the Covid-impacted market scenario.

Mining opportunities and challenges

Ritabrata Ghosh, Associate Head, Corporate Sector Ratings, ICRA writes on the mining scenario in India.

BEML bags Coal India order for dump trucks

BEML bagged order from Coal India for supply of seven units of 150-T and eight units of 205E-T dump trucks under trial-cum-sale along with eight years spare parts contract.

BEML bags order from Coal India for dump trucks

BEML bagged order from Coal India for supply of seven units of 150-T and eight units of 205E-T dump trucks under trial-cum-sale along with eight years spare parts contract.

GP Global acquires lubricants assets of Nigeria?s Grand Petroleum

GP Global, a leading global energy-to-agriculture conglomerate, has made a strategic acquisition of the lubricants assets of Grand Petroleum, Nigeria?s leading lubricants player and part of the Nosak Group, in order to expand and strengthen its presence in Nigeria and West Africa.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020

The construction industry came together in a big way at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2020.

Donaldson expands iCue? connected filtration service to Europe

Donaldson Company, Inc, a leading worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and solutions, announced the expansion of the Donaldson iCue? connected filtration service to Europe.

Supporting Limestone Production

Terex MPS plant aids limestone production for JSW Cement in the Middle East.

APSEZ to acquire Krishnapatnam Port Company

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), India?s largest port developer, operator and the logistics arm of the Adani Group, will be acquiring a controlling stake of 75 per cent in the Krishnapatnam Port Company (KPCL).

Towering opportunities

Choosing a tower crane is increasingly about safety and productivity features, as customers seek to lift more with less power, upgrade to a higher capacity economically, and safely use multiple cranes at space-constrained project sites.

Nurol Construction buys four new Raimondi luffers

Nurol Construction Co., part of the Nurol Group of Companies (Nurol), took delivery of four new Raimondi LR213 luffing jib cranes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

A win-win for MHE workforce

Capturing the customer's and stakeholder's mindshare is not only about selling the product, but also about adding value as a whole. Skilling people and inclusive growth are turning out to be key in connecting with customers and creating that mindshare.

10th Cement Expo & International Conference

The two-day cement expo inaugurated in Hyderabad on December 20, 2018, witnessed the participation of over 200 decision-makers, 80 brands and 1,200 visitors, besides various industry bodies.

SAFE LOAD MOVEMENT

Hoist trolleys from JD Neuhaus provide safe movement of load in various industries

Epiroc launches blasthole drill, mine truck

The two machines were launched at IMME 2018 Kolkata by SK hattacharya, Director (Mining) Hindustan Copper.

Setting New Standards

Epiroc Launches Minetruck 436B

Epiroc, a global productivity partner for mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, launched Minetruck MT436B, to boost underground haulage capacity and efficiency across mining and construction operations.

Lubricant industry is becoming more dynamic

Lubricants are a crucial component of achieving significant business value by helping reduce costs and improve equipment productivity. Praveen Nagpal, Chief Technology Officer, Shell Lubricants India, shares more on his company's major activities towards this.

Epiroc launches Minetruck 436B

Epiroc, a global productivity partner for mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, launched Minetruck MT436B, to boost underground haulage capacity and efficiency across mining and construction operations.

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.

Aggregate Boom,Policy Gloom

Crushers and screens market is poised for a demand boom with the focus slowly shifting towards higher capacity machines to meet the growing demand for aggregates.

Zero leakage is a must requirement of all OEMs

Parker Hannifin India has a complete range of products to offer port to port solutions for all equipment.

Krishnapatnam port clocks record rise in container handling

Krishnapatnam Port Company (KPCL) announced that it has handled 45 million metric tonne(MMT) of cargo in 2017-18 (FY18), achieving a 25 per cent growth over 36.10 MMT handled in the previous fiscal.

Raimondi's new flat-top tower crane

The Raimondi MRT234 is the newest flattop tower crane in the range with a maximum jib length of 70 m and a maximum capacity of 12,000 kg.

Raimondi's new flat-top tower crane

Raimondi Cranes SpA has announced its newest flat-top tower crane, MRT234. Presented to Raimondi's exclusive agent network ahead of wider release, the MRT234 has already witnessed strong pre-sales due to its enhanced solution-based design.

Raimondi launches new flat-top tower crane

Raimondi Cranes SpA has announced its newest flat-top tower crane, MRT234. Presented to Raimondi?s exclusive agent network ahead of wider release, the MRT234 has already witnessed strong pre-sales due to its enhanced solution-based design.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017

The five-day international exhibition on construction industry held in Las Vegas during March 7-11, 2017 recorded around 128,000 attendees, including around 26,000 international attendees.

On a Positive Note

The 13th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition 2016 (IMME 2016) held during November 16-19 concluded with a positive note on a possible turnaround of Indian mining industry in the coming years. The 13th Global Mining Summit (GMS) 2016 also held concurrently with the IMME 2016.

Bauma is an important platform for the industry

Basis various industry reports, In FY16, the disbursement in the construction equipment financing (CEF) industry was Rs 243 billion, down about 5 per cent from Rs 255 billion in FY15. However, In FY17, the CEF industry is expected to have a turnaround and grow about +5 per cent (from -5 per cent in FY 16) and grow about 15 per cent in FY18.

The Tyre Game

The new plant at Bhuj is a result of BKT?s ambitious vision to become a global leader in off-highway tyres. If the off-highway tyre market was a chess game, BKT would be preparing to checkmate the same to claim its place as a global leader.

TIL launches TMS 855

TMS 855 is the newest Truck Crane from TIL with a long boom for optimum lifting performance. The new TMS 855 truck crane from TIL is a statement in power, precision, durability and high performance epitomising, yet another manufacturing excellence of TIL.

Skidding Upwards!

Almost two decades ago, a skid steer machine was connoted as ?Bobcat?, because that was the most popular brand of skid steer machines in the world. The term ?skid steer? stands for turning on its axis by skidding and not by steering the wheels.