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Powerful Attachments, Smarter Work
In today’s fast-paced construction world, powerful equipment attachments are transforming job sites, enabling contractors to work smarter, increase productivity, reduce costs, and maximise existing machine potential.
Backhoe Boom
India’s backhoe loader market is booming, with sales crossing 53,000 units in FY25.
From Ground Effect to Active Aero
The Evolution of Aerodynamic Innovation in Formula 1 Engineering
Protect and Monitor
Discover simple, effective steps to ensure long-term corrosion control and asset protection using VpCI® preservation methods.
Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader in Steel Plant Applications
S70 delivers strong productivity, handling various tasks such as material handling
Why Renting Beats Buying
Once a symbol of capability, owning heavy equipment is losing its appeal. With rising costs and complex compliance, contractors are increasingly turning to rentals for flexibility, savings, and simplicity.
Off-Road Revolution
OTR tyres are driving a new era in heavy-duty mobility, transforming performance, safety, and durability across mining, construction, and infrastructure’s toughest terrains
Electrification Sparks Growth
With a 6.7 per cent growth rate, the market for wheel loaders is expanding rapidly, driven by the demand for sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.
Highlighting the Future of Smart, Sustainable Infra
RAHSTA Expo 2025, Asia’s premier road and highways exhibition, will showcase groundbreaking innovations in road construction, sustainability, and smart technologies, offering a platform for global collaboration in transforming infrastructure.
Lifting the Industry
By 2033, the market for crawler cranes in India is projected to reach a significant $805.95 million.
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.
“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.
At BKT, we are focusing on sustainable sourcing
Prasanta Ganguly, Head – OTR Marketing (Domestic Sales), Balkrishna Industries
Jaideep Shekhar is Equipment India Person of the Year 2024
He was selected during the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre
India’s Logistics Sector Grows 5% in H1 2024
India’s logistics and industrial sector saw strong growth in H1 2024, with significant rent increases in major cities due to high demand for warehousing and light manufacturing.
Transforming Logistics
The India material handling equipment market is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach substantial market size by 2027.
Integration of technology is becoming increasingly important
Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi, speaks on the key features and benefits of their backhoe loaders.
Eicher Trucks and Buses' My Eicher App reaches significant milestone
MyEicher now connects over 2,75,000 trucks and buses to Eicher’s Uptime Center.
Boosting Performance
Lubricants are crucial in enhancing construction equipment performance, reducing wear, and ensuring smooth operation, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and prolonged machinery lifespan.
How Attachments Revolutionise Equipment Utilisation
Purchasing additional attachments helps to increase the host machine’s ability to tackle more jobs.
The mini excavator market is expected to grow significantly
Case Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of high-performance construction equipment. The company’s Managing Director Shalabh Chaturvedi speaks on the factors that drive the demand for mini equipment in the Indian construction industry.
CASE India extends its presence in Rajasthan
The company inaugurates new dealership in Jaipur
Breaking New Ground
Excon showcased the latest in construction technology, reflecting India’s commitment to revolutionising the industry and establishing itself as a global leader in machinery innovation.
Revolutionising Industrial Sustainability
Modern industries are integrating the practice of drawing periodic oil samples to meticulously track the condition of lubricants and machine health
Breathing Life into Projects
Air compressors are essential in the construction, maintenance, and repair work at infrastructure project sites.
DICV inaugurates two BharatBenz regional training centers
The company aims to train 3,500+ BharatBenz drivers, sales and service personnel every year
FCC highlights growth opportunities in railways
FIRST Construction Council (FCC), an infrastructure think-tank, hosted a virtual discussion forum on Oct 5, 2023, to discuss business opportunities for industry in the developing rail infrastructure segment.
New energy equipment at BICES 2023
BICES has clearly become a significant platform and support for the construction machinery industry.
CRUSH, SCREEN, EXCEL
The crushing and screening equipment market — which is driven by aggregate and construction industries, road projects, and railway lines — is believed to grow at a faster pace.
Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands
Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands
Tyres are integral to any OTR equipment design
Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the company's approach to sustainability.
On a high growth path
The government's focus on infrastructure development is expected to drive the demand for mini construction equipment.
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.
New Holland Construction announced a renewed focus on the brand
Company unveils C330 compact track loader with two other products
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.
BKT’s Bhuj Plant: At the centre of a well-thought-out growth strategy
The manufacturing facility aims for annual production of 600,000 MT.
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.
BKT’s Bhuj Plant: Racing ahead of time
The Bhuj site, at the centre of a well-thought-out growth strategy by BKT, consists of the state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities as it aims for an annual tyre production of 600,000 MT.
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.
Bringing the CE fraternity together
Organised by Aries Events, Earthcon Expo was held from March 11 to 13 at Ahmedabad.
CASE flags off project LEAD to promote rural entrepreneurship
- As a part of the brand’s CSR initiative, LEAD is a door-to-door awareness programme
BKT grieving the death of Dr Arup Saha Deuri
Head of Materials and Compound, (R&D) at BKT Bhuj plant, and a noted Indian rubber technologist
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.
Sany Bharat forays into asphalt business
The brand enters the asphalt business with the launch of a wide range of road construction equipment
Liebherr flat-top crane at work on Mont Blanc
The crane needs to be compatible with the helicopter's load capacity
Efficiency Drives Transmission Developments
The transmission system plays a vital role in equipment as the gearbox determines the performance and robustness of the equipment.
Bringing the CE industry together
As one of the largest trade shows for the construction machinery sector, bauma CONEXPO INDIA enjoys support from important policy influencers in the Central and State governments.
We are launching new ‘Made for India’ tyres
Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the key products on display during bauma CONEXPO.
Mining the Future
With prospects in both surface mining and underground mining, the Indian market for mining equipment appears to have a bright future.
We introduce around 80- 90 new products every year
Ashok Chhajer, Senior General Manager – OE Sales, BKT Tires, speaks on the current market size of OTR tyres for the mining segment in India, and outlook on the OTR tyre market beyond 2022.
Up-grading roads!
The road construction industry in India is undergoing a paradigm shift. Robust demand, higher investment and significant policy support in the road construction industry are driving the demand for motor graders in India.
Sany and Danfoss introduce electric telescopic crawler crane
Sany has partnered with Danfoss to introduce an electric telescopic boom crawler crane, the SCE800TB-EV. It is the first volume model of crawler crane available on the market with a fully electric system featuring permanent magnetic synchronous motor technology, the company says.
Innovations in Mining!
Organised by CII, the 16th edition of the International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME) - India's only focused fair for the mining industry was held between 16 to 19 November 2022 at Rajarhat, Kolkata.
Mix it Up!
Tips for combining screen media for maximum efficiency.
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.
CE industry stalwarts honoured at Equipment India Awards 2022
Besides, the 10th Equipment India Awards 2022 presented 18 awards to construction equipment companies
Franna hosts a successful first-ever Open Day in India
The participants got a closer look at the newly-launched Franna FR-17 Crane
Schwing Stetter launches XCMG hydraulic excavator and wheel loader range
Aims to reach the biggest market for quarry machines in Tamil Nadu
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.
Heading towards a new high!
After two years of lull, the excavator market should grow again and reach 25,000 units in 2022.
The Concrete Advantage!
The concrete equipment market is expected to rise on account of anticipated growth in the construction industry, increasing FDIs, and the rising number of smart city projects in the country.
Adani acquires Rs 5,000 cr slum redevelopment project on RTO land
Portsmount Buildcon an Adani Group company has taken over a Rs 5000 crore slum redevelopment project on Rent-To-Own (RTO) property in Andheri (west)
Hamm | HC Series: Advanced Engine Technology for Earthworks
Since August 2021, Hamm has supplied new compactor models from the HC series to the Indian market. The machines, weighing 11t, are available with or without a drum drive.
Paving the way
The Indian market has a presence of technologically-advanced pavers with the presence of many national and international manufacturers.
Crushing Need: Energy-Efficiency
Environmental and energy-cost issues make it vital for the crusher and screening equipment industry to focus on energy-efficient machines.
Machine Reliability: Concept, Reality And Remedy
Respective FMEA for each stage is conducted to assess how the risk is mitigated with the gradual implementation of best practices at the site.
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.
Leveraging Technology
Through Technovation 2022, Schwing Stetter exhibited the concept of innovation through technology in the concrete and construction industries across the country.
Gmmco, Caterpillar launch Workshop-on-Wheels to serve remote locations
The vehicle has been designed keeping in mind safety and utility for ensuring optimum service capability.
Sany strengthens presence in Gujarat
Sany India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment & heavy machinery, further strengthened its presence in Gujarat by inaugurating a new branch office of its authorised dealership RS Infra Equipments at Gandhidham.
7th India Construction Festival
Organised by the FIRST Construction Council in Mumbai on October 22, the event successfully brought together the who’s who of the infrastructure and construction industry.
An evening to cherish
The 9th Equipment India Awards 2021 recognised the top performers of Indian construction equipment industry. In a colourful ceremony held at Four Seasons in Mumbai, the winners received the awards for their achievements in the respective segments.
Growing at a steady pace
The Indian filtration equipment market is expected to grow at a steady pace despite tough market conditions
Bonfiglioli India: Winning through product innovations & tech
Bonfiglioli has been enhancing construction equipment performance, efficiency, productivity, and reliability for more than 40 years.
Keeping up with industry trends
Despite slowdown in the automotive industry, all the leading manufacturers of tippers and trucks have transitioned to BS-VI emission standards.
We expect heavy truck market in India to grow by 60% in 2021
A healthy mix of construction activities, especially affordable housing and de-regulation of the mining sector with proactive private participation are reviving demand for the tippers segment.
Putting a value on training
IISD has termed the operator as HERO “heavy equipment resourceful operator” to create the value of operator.
Hamm | HC series: Advanced engine technology for earthworks
Since August 2021, Hamm has supplied new compactor models from the HC series to the Indian market. The machines, weighing 11t, are available with or without a drum drive.
How automation is changing construction industry
The construction sector is huge, but famously stubborn in its adoption of new technology. That is changing as advances in construction automation continue apace… including the development of construction robotics solutions.
Putting a value on training
Indian Institute of Skill Development (IISD) is one of the best companies, providing training to heavy equipment and machinery operators.
AJAX introduces the ‘All new CEV Stage-IV’ compliant ARGOs
These engines are more environment friendly with well proven CRDi technology and After Treatment System (ATS) that reduces emission levels.
Predictive maintenance: A new paradigm in heavy equipment
Predictive maintenance can help fleets avoid breakdowns while reducing maintenance costs by predicting when parts will fail based on performance data and other information.
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.
The recent MHE market demand is on the uptrend”
Pre-Covid Indian MHE market has shown double digit CAGR since 2014. In-spite of Covid-19 pandemic and business being at standstill for almost four months in 2020, we saw a fast-paced recovery since August 2020, and witnessed the highest ever MHE market in March 2021 and in Q1 2021 which was fuelled by growth in economic activities.
We are bullish on the long-term demand for crushers & screeners
Amol Sinha, General Manager, Terex India
The demand for off highway tyres is at an all time high
Rajiv Poddar, Jt. MD, BKT Tires
Rajiv Poddar of BKT Tires: Demand for off highway tyres is at an all time high
Rajiv Poddar, Jt. MD, BKT Tires, speaks on the current market size of OTR and industrial tyres, and segments that are driving the demand for these products.
How digitisation can help create robust ecosystem in sea freight management
The shipping and logistic sector worldwide is viewed as a backbone for global trade and commerce which enables industries to deliver the goods and services to the end consumers by facilitating mobility throughout the supply chain.
BEML starts manufacturing oxygen generating units
In the wake of this 2ndwave of Covid pandemic and to mitigate the oxygen shortages in the country for Covid patients, BEML has successfully started manufacturing960 LPM Medical Oxygen Plants at its KGF complex in record time under a ToT agreement with M/s.Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory, Bengaluru under DRDO.
CASE announces 60-day extension of warranty on all CE
CASE Construction Equipment announced a 60-day warranty extension on all construction equipment in light of the second wave of the COVID 19 pandemic in the country. This extension is applicable on all such units whose warranty is expiring between May 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021.
The worst is over for the CV industry
In 2008, two leading players, Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, in the commercial vehicle business joined hands with a common vision of driving modernisation in the commercial transport business in India.
Laying a strong foundation
The demand for foundation equipment in India has been growing at the rate of 25 to 30 per cent year on year basis.
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.
Demand diversity in CE sector
Infrastructure is a silver lining in the pandemic for many States. With the lockdowns in place in most States during 2020 and reduced vehicle traffic, crews continued their road work and were getting more work done than usual.
Leading mining companies are now taking steps towards digitalisation
Alok Kumar Verma, Director – Mining Business (India Region), Hexagon Mining, elaborates on the mining scenario in India and how digital solutions can transform the industry.
Demand has started picking up
Anirban Sen, Underground Business Manager Asia Pacific & India, Epiroc Mining, shares more on the demand trends and market outlook for tunnelling equipment. Epiroc Mining offers a wide range of tunnelling equipment for underground mining and underground civil work applications.
Vedanta signs MoU with research institutes for value-creation from bauxite residue
Vedanta, India’s largest producer of aluminium and its value-added products, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for value-creation from bauxite residue (red mud), which is a by-product generated during processing of bauxite into alumina using the Bayer process.
Tata Motors Construck Transit Mixer and Boom Pump Series
The construction and infrastructure sectors are the cornerstone of the country’s growing economy. With enhanced government focus, these sectors are growing at a fast pace.
Govt’s infra focus will boost demand for CE”
Established in May 1964 as a public sector undertaking for manufacturing rail coaches and spare parts and mining equipment, BEML (formerly Bharat Earth Movers) has partially disinvested and presently Government of India owns 54 per cent of total equity and rest 46 per cent is held by public, financial institutions, foreign institutional investors, banks and employees.
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