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Limited market awareness hinders rental service penetration
Mukesh Sharma, Country Manager, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Division in India, speaks on the current landscape of the construction equipment rental market, and the latest trends in the market.
Doosan Bobcat India inaugurates State-of-the-Art manufacturing factory expansion at Gummidipundi
The compact excavators are expected to enter full-scale production starting 2025
ELGi’s EG SP range of oil-lubricated screw air compressors
Elgi Equipments, one of the world's leading air compressor manufacturers, has introduced the EG SP (Super Premium), upgrading the world renowned EG Series portfolio of oil-lubricated screw air compressors.
ELGi’s EG SP range of oil-lubricated screw air compressors
Elgi Equipments, one of the world's leading air compressor manufacturers, has introduced the EG SP (Super Premium), upgrading the world renowned EG Series portfolio of oil-lubricated screw air compressors.
Taking Concrete Measures
One of India’s leading construction equipment manufacturers deploys ELGi air compressors to improve energy efficiency and reliability.
Driving Efficiency
From powering pneumatic tools to supporting critical tasks like concrete production and road construction, mobile compressors play a pivotal role.
Powering Construction
Air compressors play a crucial role in construction, maintenance, and repair tasks at infrastructure project sites.
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 – Sales & Marketing, Doosan Portable Power, speaks on the applications of mobile air compressors in construction, mining, and drilling operations.
ELGi's EG SP range of oil-lubricated screw air compressors
"Expands renowned EG series to offer customers energy efficiency with low lifecycle costs "
India’s Infrastructure Boom: Air Compressor’s Vital Role
Air compressors are versatile tools that enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity in constructing and maintaining infrastructure, write Ramesh Kumar G.
Breathing Life into Projects
Air compressors are essential in the construction, maintenance, and repair work at infrastructure project sites.
Breathing Life into Projects
Air compressors are essential in the construction, maintenance, and repair work at infrastructure project sites.
Use of Air Compressors in Infra
Electric and diesel-powered screw air compressors have become indispensable tools in the construction and infrastructure industry, providing a reliable compressed air source for various applications, writes Ramesh Kumar G.
OEMs partner to electrify US construction industry
Volvo Construction Equipment, Atlas Copco Group, and Husqvarna Construction have announced a new partnership with the Sweden-US Green Transition Initiative to showcase the electrification of construction equipment, green infrastructure construction, and the transition toward a more sustainable construction sector in the U.S.
Construction sites often require air compressors to be mobile
Ramesh Kumar G, Vice President – Portables, ELGi Equipments, speaks on the most common types of air compressors used in the construction industry.
Revolutionising construction
The booming construction sector is fueling a growing demand for air compressors.
Elgi Equipments announces PAT of Rs 60.5 cr in 1QFY2023
Consolidated sales for the first quarter was Rs 724 crore
ELGi air compressors meet the industry benchmark for noise levels
Ramesh Kumar G, Vice President – Portables, ELGi Equipments, speaks on the most common types of air compressors used in the construction industry.
ELGI Sauer opens new factory in Coimbatore
The new 50,000-sq.ft. facility will begin manufacturing high-pressure compressors, pressure-reducing stations and portable breathing air compressors for the industrial, commercial shipping, naval and offshore markets in India.
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.
CAPS launches new range of oil-free compressors
In many industrial applications, maintaining high air purity is critical to avoid product contamination or damage.
Atlas Copco inaugurates dedicated production line for portable air compressors
Atlas Copco is investing in the future by inaugurating its first production line dedicated to the assembly of low-carbon electric compressors. ;;
Cummins showcases 15L fuel-agnostic engine platform
At CONEXPO, Cummins showcased its new fuel-agnostic 15-liter engine platform with hydrogen, natural gas and advanced diesel engines offering low-to-zero carbon fuel capability.
Atlas Copco Electric E-Air Compressors on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
Between two of India’s most vibrant cities, a congestion-busting road is being built: the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. RVR projects is using Atlas Copco electric E-Air compressors for the tough job of shotcreting the tunnels.
ELGi celebrates 10 years of compressed air excellence in North America
ELGi Equipments, one of the world's leading air-compressor manufacturers, with over 62 years of compressed air excellence, announced that its Charlotte-based subsidiary company ELGi North America is celebrating ten years of its presence in the United States.
Elgi Equipments reports PAT of Rs 72 cr in Q2
The standalone PAT for the second quarter was Rs 72.7 crore compared to Rs 56.9 crore in the same period in 2021-22.
R Kumar of Elgi: We plan to increase our range of portable screw air compressors
Ramesh Kumar G of Elgi Equipments speaks on the key applications of mobile air compressors in construction, mining, and drilling operations.
Small is the New Big!
Air compressors are necessary at any construction site. Compared to non-portable air compressors, the smaller machines produce significantly less noise, and are used to complete jobs at any locations.
Tony of Atlas Copco: We have a good mix of compressors in our diesel range
Tony Van Herbruggen of Atlas Copco India speaks on the key productivity parameters of mobile air compressors.
Powering construction sites
The article evaluates the increasing impact of alternative sources of energy on the genset space.
Elgi Equipments' March 2022 net sales at Rs 727.61 cr
Consolidated sales for the fourth quarter was Rs 728 crore as against Rs 611 crore in the corresponding quarter in 2020-21.
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.
Doosan Portable Power announces accessories for air compressors
Doosan Portable Power announced an all-new lineup of accessories for its portable air compressors.
infra demand boosts rental market
Rental is the future. Infrastructure stimulus measures and pent-up demand in the Indian market suggest growth ahead for equipment rental firms.
Selecting the right air compressor
When developing engines for standby power, modern manufacturers need to factor an array of customer requirements into their research and design.
What to keep in mind when selecting right air compressor for replacement?
Choosing the correct air compressor type is still important, even though contemporary air compressors are all about efficiency, writes Conrad Latham of Atlas Copco India.
Transforming Mining
Companies all over the world are turning to digital integration to increase efficiency in the mining process.
Companies all over the world are turning to digital integration to increase efficiency in the mining process.
In recent years, mining companies have adopted a growing range of digital solutions. Many have mechanised their operations, moved from the physical to the digital realm by adding equipment sensors.
Portable compressors play major role in mining applications
Tony Van Herbruggen, General Manager, Power Technique, Atlas Copco India, speaks on how the company is taking on the challenges in terms of production, sales and aftermarket operations.
Tips to reduce compressed air energy costs despite production demand
One area that offers manufacturers a significant opportunity for savings is to recover the waste heat from air compressors.
Atlas Copco to acquire leading provider of vacuum pumps in India
Atlas Copco, a leading innovator in portable air compressors, light towers, pumps and handheld tools, has agreed to acquire HHV Pumps.
Atlas Copco to acquire leading provider of vacuum pumps in India
The company designs and manufactures vacuum pumps and systems for applications used in a wide range of industries.
Atlas Copco launches HiLight V5+ LED Light towers
Atlas Copco – a leading innovator in portable air compressors, light towers, pumps and handheld tools has launched HiLight V5+ LED Light tower, which offers significant fuel savings of up to 65 per cent.
Atlas Copco launches HiLight V5+ LED Light towers
Atlas Copco – a leading innovator in portable air compressors, light towers, pumps and handheld tools has launched HiLight V5+ LED Light tower which offers significant fuel savings of up to 65%.
Market to bounce back
The Covid-19 pandemic has hugely impacted the global air compressor market in a negative way. However, the market is expected to recover by Q1/Q2 of 2023.
Portable compressors play major role in mining, infra and construction applications
The construction sector has been again impacted by the onset of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ingersoll Rand helps set up an oxygen plant in Faridabad
As part of Ingersoll Rand India’s, a leader in mission-critical flow creation and industrial technologies, commitment to Haryana the company is helping set-up an oxygen generation plant in Faridabad. The plant will generate 200 LPM of oxygen per day to help the city in its fight against Covid-19.
Achieving sustainable energy savings by fixing air compressor leaks
Leaks in the air compressors often tend to get ignored, but they can be a considerable source of energy wastage in an industrial compressed air system. The method of leak quantification can help in formulating a strategy to take a sustainable action on the compressed air leaks. How should you prioritise fixing quantified leaks and why is air audit expertise necessary in doing so? Conrad Latham of Atlas Copco explains.
Ingersoll Rand helps set up an oxygen plant in Faridabad
The plant will generate 200 LPM of oxygen per day to help the city in its fight against Covid-19.
Achieving sustainable energy savings by fixing air compressor leaks
Leaks in the air compressors often tend to get ignored, but they can be a considerable source of energy wastage in an industrial compressed air system. The method of leak quantification can help in formulating a strategy to take a sustainable action on the compressed air leaks. How should you prioritise fixing quantified leaks and why is air audit expertise necessary in doing so? Conrad Latham of Atlas Copco explains.
We will continue to focus on infrastructure projects
Established in 1960, Atlas Copco India is the country’s leading manufacturer of innovative solutions in air compressors and industrial gases, energy efficient vacuum pumps, portable compressors, light towers.
Chicago Pneumatic launches Permanent Magnet motor compressors
Chicago Pneumatic, a part of Atlas Copco group in India, launched two new product variations in their Permanent Magnet motor compressors– CPMV and CPVS range. Equipped with a proven energy saving technology of permanent magnet motors, the products offer an increased reliability, maintenance free operation and energy savings up to 45 per cent.
ELGi North America opens new headquarters
Elgi Equipments announced the opening of its new, expanded North American headquarters, located in Charlotte, NC.
ELGi North America opens new headquarters
The new expanded headquarters is located in Charlotte, NC
Mark compressors launches new range
Two new products in piston compressors range from Mark Compressors.
Granlund Tools relies on ELGi for compressed air needs
Granlund Tools ABrelies on an ELGi EG37 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) screw air compressor to meet their critical, 24/7 compressed air needs at their production plants.
MARK Compressors launches new range of piston air compressors
Equipped with a cast iron pump and a simple plug and play solution, the products are reliable and durable for the Indian market needs.
Mobile Compressors: Staying Powerful
Mining policy revival and recovery of construction activities can bring back the power in mobile compressor market. Next year could see the industry back in full action which can drive the growth of mobile compressors in the long term.
We have products to match core infra requirements: Tony Van Herbruggen
Atlas Copco products are designed and developed for Indian job site conditions with various innovations through reengineering. Tony Van Herbruggen, General Manager, Power Technique Customer Center, Atlas Copco (India), shares more on the new product range and solutions for the market.
Energy efficiency will be the driving force in the future: Rajesh Premchandran
More than 95 per cent of ELGi’s portable air compressors are powering drilling operations. Rajesh Premchandran, Director – ISAAME (India, South Asia, Africa and Middle-East), Elgi Equipments, shares more.
Elgi Equipments launches new air compressor range
Elgi Equipments launched the ‘LD Series’ range of lubricated direct drive reciprocating air compressors. With a low life cycle cost and quick return on investment, every LD series air compressor is backed by best-in-class performance for given input power, durable parts and a minimum number of service points.
Elgi Equipments launches new air compressor range
Elgi Equipments launched the ‘LD Series’ range of lubricated direct drive reciprocating air compressors
Our vision of ‘Always Better’ goes beyond traditional thinking
With business in more than 120 countries and direct presence in 28 countries, Elgi Equipments is consolidating its presence in global market with innovative products and services.
Doosan launches volvo penta-powered air compressors
At the recently concluded Excon 2019, Doosan Bobcat India unveiled two new air compressors powered by Volvo Penta engines.
Elgi Equipments launches portable air compressors
Elgi Equipments launched its future-ready, energy-efficient range of electric and diesel portable air compressors at Excon 2019.
Elgi Equipments launches portable air compressors at Excon 2019
Elgi Equipments launched its future-ready, energy-efficient range of electric and diesel portable air compressors at Excon 2019.
Doosan launches Volvo Penta powered air compressors at Excon 2019
At the recently concluded Excon 2019, Doosan Bobcat India unveiled two new air compressors powered by Volvo Penta engines. These new air compressors are benefitting from fuel efficiency, productivity, reliability, long service intervals as well as reduced noise and vibrations with the use of Volvo Penta engines.
We will launch next-generation portable air compressors
Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. Having started operations in 1960 with its registered office in Pune, Atlas Copco (India) now has 22 offices across India.
Atlas Copco India appoints new GM of Power Technique
Atlas Copco India has appointed Tony Van Herbruggen as the General Manager of its Power Technique Customer Center, effective July 2019. He is now leading the core areas of the business - portable air, power and flow divisions in India.
Elgi Equipments launches oil-free piston compressors
Elgi Equipments, one of the world?s leading air-compressor manufacturers, exhibited its oil-free range of piston compressors for the railway segment at the 13th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE), Asia?s largest rail transportation event.
ELGi celebrates the opening of its new headquarters in Europe
Elgi Equipments, one of the world?s leading air-compressor manufacturers, with two million installations across 100 countries, announced the opening of its new European headquarters in Belgium.
Atlas Copco launches five new air compressors
Atlas Copco launched five new specially designed products in the air compressor segment for the Indian market, providing an edge to small and medium scale business units.
On Sustainable Growth
The portable air compressor market is growing consistently in the past couple of years, which is to continue in the coming years as well with most of the application markets are picking up.
We continuously strive to upgrade our product portfolio
Infrastructure, mining, quarrying and waterwell are the four major segments of portable compressor business.
Atlas Copco launches five new air compressors
Atlas Copco launched five new specially designed products in the air compressor segment for the Indian market, providing an edge to small and medium scale business units.
Elgi Equipments showcases upgraded compressor range
ELGi Equipments, one of the world?s leading air-compressor manufacturers, with over two million installations across 100 countries, reaffirmed its commitment to building customer-centric, energy-efficient compressed air solutions at INTEC 2019.
Elgi unveils new air compressor range
Elgi Equipments launched its new range of compact, encapsulated air-compressor models with energy saving variable frequency drives (VFDs).
We aim to double our top-line growth in four years
Premium Transmission provides high quality, precision-engineered power transmission products and solutions to the global engineering industry, catering to the needs of customers across the globe.
Elgi unveils new air compressor range
Elgi Equipments launched its new range of compact, encapsulated air-compressor models with energy saving Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
ELGi unveils air-compressor for granite, marble mining operations
ELGi Equipments unveiled a brand new trolley-mounted compressor model - PG75E-12.5 at the 10th edition of India Stone Mart 2019, in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Ensuring ease of operation
The portable air compressors of Atlas Copco, deployed at the metro project near the famous Siddhivinayak Temple, contribute to ease traffic woes in Mumbai.
ELGi launches oil-free air-compressor range
ELGi Equipments launched its range of oil-free air-compressors at the recently held ?Compressed Air Best Practices Conference? in Chicago at the O?Hare Crowne Plaza Conference Center.
Port of call
Cargo traffic at Indian ports is gradually growing. Containerisation and palletisation of cargo is on the rise, though there is still far more to go for us to have a sizeable share of containerised and palletised cargo in the global market.
Compressed Air Power
With government focusing on infrastructure creation and development, construction and mining are expected to grow in the coming days, which means more compressed air power requirement.
We create the right product mix for customer productivity
Portable air compressors play a pivotal role in quarrying and mining applications. The quarrying application specifically, is a segment of paramount importance, looking at the amount of stone which is required for infrastructure projects.
Kohler commands PRO EFI ECH440
The new pump offers enhanced fuel efficiency, greater overall reliability, and easier starting in harsh conditions to a wide variety of equipment.
Making steel plant productive, efficient and profitable
Steel industry is fundamental to every nation owing to the usage of steel in a plethora of industries.
Atlas Copco expands compressed air product range
Atlas Copco Oil-free Air and Compressor Technique Service Divisions, leading providers of sustainable productivity solutions held a global sales event in April, with over 900 participants from 68 countries.
Kohler commands PRO EFI ECH440
Kohler has introduced the Command PRO? EFI ECH440, the single-cylinder engine that integrates closed-loop electronic fuel injection technology (EFI).
Making water more accessible
Atlas Copco portable air compressors stand out in terms of productivity, trust, innovation, commitment and quality. These compressors are designed based on customer insights to ensure the right compressor is developed for the right application, according to the company.
New rotary screw air compressors
The new RS200 to RS250 model rotary screw air compressors will reduce energy cost by approximately 10 per cent for large manufacturing facilities.
All Set to Leapfrog
From a position of being number seven currently, ELGi Equipments aims to become the second largest compressor manufacturer globally, in a decade. The Indian compressor giant is well on its way. A report based on the facility visit and interaction with the management.
We expect significant buying interest from customers
India's equipment industry has witnessed a healthy growth during the past decade and its long-term prospects look solid. Infrastructure demand is the primary factor driving construction equipment industry's growth.
Portable compressors are ideal for dusty conditions
ELGi has been providing its wide range of compressed air solutions to the construction, mining and oil & gas industries for more than four decades.
Portable Air Compressors
A portable air compressor is used to supply compressed air on construction sites, road works, or whenever people need compressed air where a stationary compressor is not suitable.
We expect good growth in demand for compressors
The equipment industry is in constant evolution where there is not just product innovation but also application innovation. New technology also creates new opportunities and improved ways of using equipment.
New rotary screw air compressors
Ingersoll Rand introduced new models to its line of Next Generation R-Series oil-flooded rotary screw air compressors, which provide a more energy-efficient solution for customers with high capacity air requirements.
Ingersoll Rand launches new rotary screw air compressors in India
Ingersoll Rand, a global leader in compression technologies and services, introduced new models to its line of Next Generation R-Series oil-flooded rotary screw air compressors, which provide a more energy-efficient solution for customers with high capacity air requirements.
ELGi has built silent version of portable compressors
ELGi Equipments is a leading air compressor manufacturer with a broad line of innovative and technologically superior compressed air systems. Anvar Jay Varadaraj, Head - Marketing & Communications, provides an overview of the air compressor segment from a technology perspective and upcoming plans of the company.
Electric Throttle Actuators
The latest electric throttle actuators provide a cost effective way to control engine speed on mechanical diesel engines. Compact and easily installed, they enable greater freedom of machine design and the use of more ergonomically optimised controls.