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Gujarat allocates Rs 22.13 bn for 919 km road network expansion
The Gujarat government has approved Rs 22.13 billion for a 919-km-long road covering 94 stretches from small villages to metro cities.

Komatsu hosts mining customers for automation global user forum
Mining automation enables key processes on mine sites such as controlling a machine remotely, automating multiple types of equipment across a fleet or implementing a completely autonomous fleet of haul trucks that can operate around the clock.

JLG expands Tennessee plant
JLG is expanding its manufacturing footprint at the 500,000 square-foot Oshkosh facility in Jefferson City, Tennessee.

Fuelling the future
Backhoe loader manufacturers are developing hybrid or fully electric backhoe loaders, which significantly reduce or eliminate fuel consumption and emissions.

Going forward, digital technology will play a key role
Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the key demand drivers for backhoe loaders in India, and its dealership and product service
Sany opens its state-of-the-art facility in Pune
Strengthens presence in Maharashtra

CEAT expands truck service hub footprint in India
CEAT Limited has announced the inauguration of its largest truck service hub in Gandhidham.

Tata Motors, Cummins collab for low- to zero-emissions technologies
Global power leader, Cummins Inc announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Tata Motors (TML) to manufacture a range of low- to zero-emissions technology products in India over the next few years.

ELGi Sauer opens new manufacturing plant in Coimbatore
ELGI Sauer Compressors, the joint venture between Elgi Equipments and the German-based Sauer Compressors Group, expanded operations by opening a new manufacturing facility in Kallappalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Our solutions increase efficiency reduce carbon footprint
Manojit Acharya, Managing Director, Jungheinrich India, speaks on the company’s approach towards environmental sustainability.

Automation at the Forefront
Companies use automated material handling equipment because it increases productivity and reduces waste, which results in significant cost savings.

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.

Eyeing New Heights
The construction equipment and equipment financing industries experienced a series of highs and lows throughout 2022. As the new financial year starts, both sectors turned their attention to infrastructure as the driving force for future growth.

CICEE 2023 gets tremendous response from Indian CE rental industry
CERA India took great pride in representing 45-50 Indian delegates who collectively showcased the Indian rental fraternity on this influential platform.

Caterpillar showcases new excavators at customer event
The recently launched Cat 350 excavator along with the 374 and 395 excavators were displayed at the event.

Going forward, digital technology will play a key role
Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the key demand drivers for backhoe loaders in India, and its dealership and product service.

Revolutionising construction
Automation in construction equipment has the potential to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency, leading to significant advancements in construction practices.

Industry 4.0 is helping machine builders to implement digitalisation
Himanshu Sharma, Head – Marketing and Corporate Communication, B&R Automation, speaks on the evolving digital technologies in the construction equipment industry.

WCL Commissions New Heavy Earth Moving Machines
The new machines will help to improve mining operations and boost production

Komatsu achieves 40% productivity boost on PC900LC-11 Excavator
The new model incorporates significant design enhancements

Caterpillar displays latest range of hydraulic excavators at its customer meeting
Cat® dealer, Gmmco, organised a one-day customer meeting at GMR Arena in Hyderabad, on 8 May 2023, to showcase the latest range of next-gen cat large hydraulic excavators.

PM Modi dedicates projects worth Rs 11,300 cr to Telangana
The Prime Minister also dedicated other railway development projects.

Tamil Nadu CM to introduce third masterplan for Chennai by 2025
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is currently creating the vision document for the Chennai Metropolitan Area's third masterplan (2026-2046) which covers an area of 1189 sq km.

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO
On March 15, the press conference of the 16th China Beijing International Construction Machinery, Building Materials Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2023) was held at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas

Sany India opens new dealership in Karnataka
Sany India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, comes up with a new dealership in Bengaluru (Karnataka) in association with Masany Infra Equipments and further strengthens its presence in the region taking the total count of touch points to 15 in Karnataka

Hitachi launches Ultra-Short Tail-Swing Excavators
Hitachi upped its versatility with a trio of "ultrashort tail-swing" excavators at ConExpo-Con: the ZX135US-7, ZX245USLC-7 and the ZX345USLC-7.

CAPS launches new range of oil-free compressors
In many industrial applications, maintaining high air purity is critical to avoid product contamination or damage.

Chip component plant to get $300 mn expansion in Pennsylvania
The electronics subsidiary of German multinational healthcare company Merck KGaA said it will spend $300 million to expand its specialty gas production facility in eastern Pennsylvania in a step that state officials hope will help boost the area's appeal to the fast-growing semiconductor industry.

Danfoss to develop more 'Made in India' products
Danfoss India, a subsidiary of Denmark-based Danfoss, has drawn up plans to increase manpower and develop more 'Made in India' products to serve the local market, a top official has said.

Zoomlion Unveils World’s Largest Tower Crane
The crane uses mobile balancing weight technology.

Sunbelt Rentals named to CIO 100
Sunbelt Rentals has been selected as a 2023 CIO 100 Award winner. CIO selected Sunbelt Rentals based on its strategic three-year business initiative: Sunbelt 3.0.

Cat launches 926, 930, 938 small wheel loaders
Caterpillar is introducing a new generation of small wheel loaders, including the Cat 926, 930, and 938 models, which provide a wide range of innovative features and technologies to enhance safety, simplify operation, and lower overall lifecycle costs.

CNH Industrial to acquire Hemisphere GNSS
CNH Industrial announces that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hemisphere GNSS (Hemisphere), a global leader in high-performance satellite positioning technology, currently owned by Unistrong, a company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China.

Tata Motors appoints Inchcape as distributor of CVs in Thailand
Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, has announced its partnership with Inchcape plc, a leading global automotive distributor, as their distributor for their commercial vehicles in Thailand.

Cummins, Tata Motors collab to power a cleaner India with low- to zero-emissions technologies
Cummins Inc. and Tata Motors strengthen their 30- year alliance to power a cleaner India with low- to zero-emissions technologies for mobility solutions

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…

The Versatile Workhorse
Telehandlers can perform a wide range of tasks in various industries.

New mining machinery are driving demand for all-steel radial tyres
Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the factors that are driving the Indian OTR tyre market, and the recent innovations in tyre design and making in construction vehicles.

The demand trend for earthmoving equipment is expected to remain positive
Nischal Mehrotra, Vice President (Sales & Marketing), Liugong India, speaks on the emerging technology trends in the earthmoving equipment industry in India.

We are one of the front runners in embracing cutting-edge tech
Mukul Dixit, Director – Sales & Marketing, speaks on the role of technology in the motor grader industry, and how is Caterpillar leveraging this technology to benefit its customers.

Navigating the Depths
How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.

Powering Machines
Automation and industrialisation are major drivers of demand for hydraulic motors in India.

Demand for locally-manufactured bearings has been rising
Sujeeth Pai, Director, Industrial Business, SKF India, speaks on the company’s approach to innovation and product development.

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.

Advanced Construction Robotics launches world’s first rebar lifting robot
Advanced Construction Robotics (ACR) has launched its second product, IronBOT, during ConExpo, the largest gathering of construction professionals in North America, held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

JCB unveils hydrogen engine
JCB publicly unveiled its new port fuel injected, 4.8L inline-four hydrogen combustion engine (448 ABH2)—the company’s zero-carbon emissions solution for construction and agricultural equipment—at the Conexpo 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE).

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.

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.

SANY, National Academy of Construction tie-up to empower youth
The company through this association highlights its responsibility and enthusiasm toward enduring excellence in collaboration with NAC-AP.

SANY India opens new dealership in Karnataka
SANY India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, comes up with a new dealership in Bengaluru (Karnataka) in association with Masany Infra Equipments and further strengthens its presence in the region taking the total count of touch points to 15 in Karnataka.

CNH Industrial acquires machine vision company Augmenta
CNH Industrial has purchased Augmenta to accelerate the growth of its innovative Sense & Act technology.

Volvo and Eicher products acknowledged at the 14th Apollo CE Awards
VE Commercial Vehicles - A Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Joint Venture have won six prestigious awards for their modern range of vehicles in India, all of which are backed by smart industry-leading solutions at the recently concluded Apollo CV awards 2023.

Technology and social impact drive John Deere’s 25-year success in India
John Deere continues to innovate, invest, and leverage manufacturing, talent, and India’s supply chain to serve farmers in India and around the world – all designed to enhance farm productivity through technologically advanced products and services.

Cat upgrades older skid steer and CTL models with smart blade options
Previous models can operate the GB120 and GB124 smart grader blades
Tata Motors appoints Inchcape as distributor of CVs in Thailand
Tata Motors offers extensive range of sub 1-tonne to 55 tonne cargo vehicles and 10-seater to 51-seater mass mobility solutions

Liebherr: 2022 business year with new record turnover
Compared to the previous year, the company recorded a turnover growth of Euro 950 mn

CNH Industrial to acquire Hemisphere GNSS
Hemisphere is a leader in high-performance satellite positioning technology, currently owned by Unistrong

Hitachi displays completely redesigned next-generation wheel loaders
The loaders feature a unique payload weighing system

Cat introduces user-friendly 926, 930, and 938 small wheel loaders
For forestry, agriculture, waste management, aggregate, snow removal

The Future of Construction on Display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2023
Taking the industry to the next level, breaking show records.

ConExpo: Taking CE industry to the next level
The event outperformed expectations in terms of attendance, bringing over 1,39,000 professionals from the construction and fluid power industries. With more than 2,400 exhibitors from 36 countries and 3 million square feet of exhibit space, it became the largest trade show in North America.

Steering the market
Skid-steer loaders segment is one of the only few segments that has shown an increase in sales in 2022 as compared to 2021. The enormous growth in the market value of the construction sector will further fuel the nation's high demand for skid steer loaders.

Soaring high!
Demand for construction hoists in India is expected to continue growing, as the country invests in infrastructure projects and the construction of commercial and residential buildings continues to expand.

Entering an era of transformation
Off-the-road tyre manufacturers and suppliers are facing brand-new difficulties as a result of technological advancements and evolving end-user needs that are pushing the market into uncharted terrain.

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.

Bulk material handling equipment for steel & mining industry
Bulk material handling equipment plays a very important role in metals, mining, and related industries to ensure safe and efficient operations.

We are hopeful to maintain a steady growth of around 15 to 20%
Subrata Mitra, Group President, Vishwa Group of Companies

Technology drives John Deere’s 25-year success in India
Over its 25 years, John Deere has shown significant commitment to investment in manufacturing and product development in India

The Rise of Equipment Rental
The equipment rental market in India is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the coming years, driven by factors such as increasing infrastructure development, rising construction activities, and growing demand for advanced equipment and machinery.

BICES 2023 conference held during CONEXPO
BICES is an industrial exhibition in China with the longest history and high-quality performance.

SANY India opens new dealership in Karnataka
The new state of the art dealership will offer sales, service, and spare parts to all esteemed customers in the region.

Caterpillar unveils Cat Compact ESS mobile energy storage at CONEXPO
The system supplements traditional mobile power solutions to reduce noise and enable the deployment of renewable energy sources.

Advanced Construction Robotics launches world’s first rebar lifting robot at ConExpo
Leading the Path to a Modern Workforce

TVS Eurogrip exhibits off-highway tyre range at CONEXPO
The New range of Construction products are the highlights of the display.

CNH Industrial takes controlling stake in Bennamann
This move boosts CNH's leading position and portfolio in alternative fuels for the agriculture industry.

SANY, National Academy of Construction tie-up to empower youth
SANY India marks stronger contribution to Indian government skilling India vision.

New C13D Engine for Off-Highway Equipment unveiled by Caterpillar
Designed for best-in-class power density, torque, and fuel efficiency

CNH Industrial acquires machine vision company Augmenta
Smarter agricultural sprayer capabilities lead to greater gains for farmers

Artificial Intelligence driving sustainability
Adaptation and innovation are extremely important to the manufacturing industry. This development should lead to sustainable manufacturing using new technologies.

Volvo and Eicher products acknowledged at the 14th Apollo CE Awards
Volvo 9600 Seater and Sleeper Coach wins Coach of the Year (Premium Category)

Indian Cement Review Touts Decarbonisation Mantra & Awards Growth
Leaders of Indian cement industry brought together on single platform
Technology and Social impact drives John Deere’s 25-year success in India
John Deere continues to innovate, invest, and leverage manufacturing, talent, and India’s supply chain to serve farmers in India and around the world

The Rise of Automation in CE Industry
In recent years, the industry has embraced automation as a way to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the quality of its products.

The Rise of Automation in CE Industry
In recent years, the industry has embraced automation as a way to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the quality of its products.

How to make construction S.Af.E.R?
The theme S.Af.E.R. stands for -- S: Sustainability; Af: Alternative Fuels; E: Electrification; and R: Rentals. The underlying premise of the theme is that integrating energy-efficient equipment and energy-saving technology in sustainable development initiatives can drastically cut energy use and harmful emissions.

The Future is Electric!
Epiroc is building an energy efficiency culture resulting in lower CO2 emissions and more efficient use of resources.

Caterpillar’s digital-enabled solutions
Caterpillar Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, showcased its world-class products equipped with advanced technology and digital-enabled service solutions at bauma CONEXPO INDIA.

Komatsu and L&T showcase hybrid excavator
Komatsu India, the 100 per cent subsidiary of the global construction and mining giant Komatsu and Larsen & Toubro, India’s largest engineering company, put together an impressive display at bauma CONEXPO India 2023.

CNH Industrial maintains record sales pace in rough economy
Driven by higher volumes in South America and despite challenges with higher freight and raw materials costs, sales for construction and agricultural equipment manufacturer CNH Industrial increased year-over-year in 2022 by 21 per cent to $21.5 billion.

Liebherr to showcase 30 exhibits from 7 categories at Conexpo 2023
Liebherr exhibits at Conexpo 2023 from March 14-18 offer visitors the unique opportunity to discover the latest developments from the areas of construction machines, cranes, material handling technology and components.

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.

Liugong unveils electric wheel loader at bauma CONEXPO
Liugong has introduced battery-powered wheel loader 856HEMax– delivering all the benefits of electric power and zero emissions without sacrificing performance.

Liugong forays into mining segment
Liugong India, a leading manufacturer of construction and heavy machinery, announced its foray into the mining segment at bauma CONEXPO India

Inching towards $5 trn economy
Infrastructure growth will play a significant role in achieving India’s target of being a 5 trillion economy by 2025. It is imperative to ensure sustainability during this journey, writes SP Rajan of L&T.

Improving Construction Productivity
LiuGong is committed to offering sustainable solutions to its customers, and the company is actively working to reduce emissions, conserve resources, and improve efficiency in the construction and material handling industries

Rental industry preparing for a bright future
India has nearly $2300 million worth of construction equipment sold every year, out of which 7 to 8 per cent is sold to rental companies, writes Mukesh Sharma of Atlas Copco.

Focus on Sustainable Road Construction
Wirtgen Group anticipates a continuous increase in the number of sustainable machine and technology solutions by 2026.

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.