Booming Demand

Industrial cranes are witnessing a soaring demand as they play a crucial role in various sectors, from construction to logistics, contributing to India's infrastructural growth.

Recent crane designs incorporate automation from the past few years

Neeraj Waghela, Head – Product Development, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India), speaks on what sets the company’s cranes apart from competitors in terms of design, functionality, and performance.

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.

NIP can make CE tick

As per the ICEMA report, the Indian construction equipment (CE) industry has experienced a 23 per cent drop in sales at the end of the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY22) compared to Q3FY21.

L&T awarded contracts for buildings and factories biz

The construction arm of Larsen & Toubro has secured an order from the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority to construct Hi-Tech IT Parks at eight locations (two packages at four locations each) across Bangladesh.

L&T awarded contract for water effluent treatment biz

L&T Construction has secured a significant order for its water and effluent treatment business in India

There is a lot of pent-up demand in market that needs to be catered to

Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India), elaborates on the company’s activities and the market trends post pandemic scenario.

L&T bags significant contracts for its various businesses

The Water & Effluent Treatment Business of L&T Construction has secured EPC orders from the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Odisha to execute individual Rural Water Supply Projects in the Kendrapada & Khorda Districts of Odisha.

Industrial Cranes: Looking for a Turnaround

Industrial crane market is back to pre-pandemic levels thanks to pent-up demand. An analysis of where the opportunities lie.

We anticipate a quick recovery from the bottom

In a projects ElectroMech has a stated strategy of Cranes & Beyond. Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India), elaborates more on the company’s activities and the market trends in post-pandemic scenario., the ongoing projects simply cannot be stopped and these need to be completed and taken to their logical conclusion. Hence, when it comes to crane orders for big projects under execution, the orders are still being finalised in the industry. The pandemic had put a pause on the entire activity in the market for a few months. However, the market has almost got back to the pre-pandemic days and business seems to be back to normal.

We see strong growth in infrastructure industry

As one of Asia's biggest material handling solution providing company, ElectroMech is present in more than 55 countries across the world. Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India) Pvt Ltd shares more on the company and the industrial cranes market.

On growth track

Industrial cranes are mainly used in the manufacturing sector to handle loads. The major manufacturing sectors include, steel, paper, automobile, and all engineering product manufacturing.

Pushing Boundaries

With the demand for excavators growing in the market, OEMs are introducing new features to further improve the efficiency and productivity of the machines, helping in quick and qualitative project execution.

Schmersal India opens IT centre in Pune

Manufacturer of electromechanical safety and lift switchgear and systems, Schmersal India, a subsidiary of The Schmersal Group, Germany, inaugurated its first global support IT centre in Pune.

Global industry leaders to meet at CTT Russia

The international construction equipment and technology industry will meet at bauma CTT RUSSIA in Moscow from June 5 to 8, 2018. During these days, the metropolis will again become the scene for Russia?s most important trade fair for construction technology.

CTT Russia to be held on June 5-8

The bauma CTT RUSSIA 2018 trade fair will take place from June 5 to 8, 2018 in Moscow. The focus this year will be on the market of the host nation Russia.

Linear Actuators with Synchronisation

Thomson Industries, Inc, a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has announced the availability of new synchronisation capabilities for its Electrak?HD heavy-duty electromechanical linear actuators.

Growth | The Way Forward

Industrial cranes are the backbone of manufacturing, infrastructure and construction in the country. In light of economy revival and Make-in-India drive in the country, the market for this equipment is expected to grow many fold in the coming decade.

ElectroMech Solution to Valmonts Application

Valmont is a world-renowned company that manufactures street lighting poles, traffic signal poles, utility poles, communication poles and poles to light up large sports complexes and stadiums, with manufacturing locations spread around the world.

Soaring SkyWARDS

ElectroMech bags award

ElectroMech has recently bagged ?The Machinist Super ShopFloor Award? for Innovation.

Inspection and Maintenance System for Bridges

Gemini Power Hydraulics has launched Ginjoe mobile bridge inspection unit (MBIU). This product is very much indispensable for carrying out the bridge inspection and maintenance tasks.

Carmix Launches TrailerPump 15

The new TrailerPump 15 transports concrete even higher and further.The Italian company increases its range of solutions for its machines with the new Carmix TrailerPump 15 concrete pumps.

By following the same COBO Group values and ethos, we intend to be a key player in India

COBO is in India to help vehicle manufacturers solve their problems by providing innovative solutions. COBO has already identified a range of products that are suitable for the Indian market but we are also flexible enough to develop new products, says Stefano Scapin, Head of Business Development APAC, COBO Group.

Achieving Substantial Savings in Project Costs

Thermax, headquartered in Pune, is a renowned engineering solutions provider for the energy and environment sector. The Thermax factory in Chinchwad, Pune, has several cranes from ElectroMech which are used for various applications such as loading, unloading, handling, and assembly work.

An experienced technocrat

Milind Sule is the Head of Sales at GKN Land Systems India Pvt Ltd. A Mechanical Engineer, Sule has 20 years of work experience in Industrial Selling across segments like power, mining and steel industries.

ElectroMech manufactures 5,000th crane

ElectroMech Material Handling Systems India Pvt Ltd achieved a new milestone by manufacturing the 5,000th crane - 150 MT gantry crane. The landmark crane was handed over to Gamesa Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd. T

Impressive Showcase by CASH Industry

Excon 2015, in CASH domain, witnessed a plethora of equipment aggregates, sub- assemblies, components and IT solutions for OEMs in their equipment, as original suppliers and in the aftermarket space, descending on the scene of action.

HCC bags BARC contract

Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has bagged Rs 942.58 crore worth contract from BARC to construct first phase of its integrated nuclear recycle plant. According to the company, the scope of work includes construction of fuel processing plant, lab building, disposable material block along with in-situ fabricated stainless steel tanks and liners and electromechanical works.

Engines of Future

Latest environmental norms, best fuel efficiency and low OPEX costs, dictate developments of new generation engines. Latest environmental norms, best fuel efficiency and low OPEX costs, dictate developments of new generation engines.

Towering the Demand Curve

What lifting capacity range of TCs will dominate the demand for free standing, external and internal climbing configurations? Say Malik ?The 5-6T capacity TCs will remain as the most dominate category.

Fuelonomics Drive Developments

Automotive Relays

O/E/N India offers a superior quality range of automotive relays (Series 35H). These automotive relays are made from high quality of raw materials that ensure durability at the user end.

We are a reliable sourcing partner to port industry customers

AR Crystal tech-Solutions is formed by experienced people from port, marine and logistics sector. From a humble beginning, we are supporting more than 100 customers related to port industry.

ElectroMech to set up crane manufacturing facility in UAE

Major electric overhead travelling (EOT) cranes maker ElectroMech is planning to add a manufacturing facility to its operations in the UAE.

Changing Dynamics

The industrial cranes market in India is valued in the range of Rs 1,800-2,000 crore per annum. Approximately 30 per cent of the demand comes from government sector and PSUs while the remaining 70 per cent from private sector.

Lifting Solutions

The future trend in material handling systems will be towards lighter, higher-efficiency equipment. The power consumption, material of construction, operating noise levels and eco-friendly features of this equipment will play a big role while introducing

ElectroMech Cranes to Support BMM Ispat

BMM Group has placed order for 13 cranes with ElectroMech for its ongoing steel plant expansion project. BMM Ispat is a Rs 2,000-crore company, part of the renowned BMM Group. The plant at Danapur, Hospet, Karnataka

Light at the End of the Tunnel

The slowdown in infrastructure development, a major driver for the construction equipment industry, had resulted in reduced demand in recent years. However, with a new stable government in place, infrastructure development is expected to be back on the fast track soon.

A Steady Course

The Bauma Conexpo Show - bC India, which took place from December 15 to 18, 2014 in the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, Delhi, has held a steady course as regards key figures.

The Show is ON

The market sentiments are right; the government is taking right decisions for growth and development; and the construction equipment sector is sure to face a turnaround.

Annual demand for industrial cranes should touch 12,000 by 2015

Growth in various sectors such as power, infrastructure, construction and heavy engineering will drive the growth of the Indian cranes industry, says Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems.

Annual demand for industrial cranes should touch 12,000 by 2015

Growth in various sectors such as power, infrastructure, construction and heavy engineering will drive the growth of the Indian cranes industry, says Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems.

Zoomlion ElectroMech supplies tower cranes to NCC

Zoomlion ElectroMech India (ZEIPL) has supplied two high-end flat-top tower cranes to Hyderabad-based Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC) for construction of one of

Tushar Mehendale welcomes PMs Make in India move

Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech welcomed the Prime Minister Narendra Modis Make in India move saying that this will encourage the manufacturing sector to excel in the coming years.

Budget bites

The Union Government recognising the need for revival of investment cycle had already extended the excise duty cut on capital goods for another six months in June 2014 itself.

Cranedge now a LEEA member

Cranedge, the service subsidiary of ElectroMech offering complete after-sales services to cranes of all brands, has been certified as a member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association LEEA, UK.

Cranedge, Now a Member of LEEA, UK

Cranedge, the service subsidiary of ElectroMech, has been certified as a member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association ? LEEA, UK. LEEA, a globally established organisation, is recognised as the leading representative body for all the companies involved in the lifting industry worldwide

Cranedge, Now a Member of LEEA, UK

Cranedge, the service subsidiary of ElectroMech, has been certified as a member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association ? LEEA, UK. LEEA, a globally established organisation, is recognised as the leading representative body for all the companies involved in the lifting industry worldwide.

ElectroMech Knowledge Forum

The ElectroMech Knowledge Forum aims to build on the solutions offering available from ElectroMech through an exchange of ideas with customers. ElectroMech, one of the largest industrial overhead cranes manufacturer in India recently held the Mumbai edition of its 'Knowledge Forums.

ElectroMech conducts Knowledge Forum

India?s largest industrial crane manufacturer, ElectroMech recently organised the ElectroMech Knowledge Forum, an interactive session for exchange of experiences, ideas and thoughts on industrial cranes. Customers from infrastructure and industry segments participated in the forum.

ElectroMech to set up crane manufacturing facility in UAE

Major electric overhead travelling (EOT) cranes maker ElectroMech is planning to add a manufacturing facility to its operations in the UAE. The company's Dubai-based subsidiary, ElectroMech FZE, offers a range of own-brand EOT cranes, as well as hoists and cranes from its co-operation partner Stahl CraneSystems from Germany.

We understand how important it is to pay attention to our customer needs.

The future of material handling equipment is going to be about more automation and easier human control interface, says Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech. Excerpts from the interview.

Towering high

Our estimate pegs the total demand for tower cranes in India at approximately 600 units. Of these, 85-90 per cent of the demand is from the real estate construction sector, while the remaining 15 per cent comes from power, steel and cement.

Overload Protection: A System Solution for Cranes

The ECPS system designed by tecsis fulfils a broad spectrum of demands. Increasing tempo and growing transshipment volumes in present-day logistics process call for the maximum safety and availability of handling equipment.

The Zoomlion-Electromech JV offers frequency control across its tower cranes

Zoomlion has the second biggest population of installed tower cranes in the country across all segments. Over 550 Zoomlion tower cranes are working on various sites across India.

WIN India in new delhi

New Delhi will host WIN INDIA World of Industry, for the first time from 17-20 December 2013 at Pragati Maidan, organised by Hannover Milano Fairs and Deutsche Messe AG.

Liebherr crawler crane in major Chilean construction project

In a joint venture project of Vialy Vives SA and Sigdo Koppers SA, a workshop for maintenance of dump trucks and a concentrator station on a Chilean copper ore mine are currently being built. The construction is supported by a Liebherr crawler crane, type LR 1300.

We offer well-engineered hoisting solutions keeping safety in full focus.

The Indian industrial cranes sector lacks a structured after sales service infrastructure. This is why we have set up Cranedge, a subsidiary company with focus on maintenance and service for industrial cranes of all makes.

Specially for India

Zoomlion-ElectroMech JV launches the TC 5013?5 and TC 5013?5G tower cranes, India-specific products for the construction and real estate sector. The new models have been developed after consultation with several developers and contractors,

bC India 2013 will contribute to improve current market sentiments

BC India 2013 is a special edition and it has grown tremendously, even in times of general economic slowdown. We will have more exhibition space than in 2011, more exhibitors and expect more visitors. The positive feed?back from exhibitors and visitors showed us that there was a need for a construction equipment show in Mumbai and that we introduced the show at the right time, says Thomas Loffler, Chief Executive Officer, bC Expo India.

ElectroMech at Vibrant Gujarat

ElectroMech showcased its entire range of products and services at the global trade show, Vibrant Gujarat 2013. The company showcased its exclusive range of cranes and hoists along with the other customised products. The products on display were specifically meant for the various industries operating out of Gujarat and to suit the material handling needs of the Gujarat market. Stahl CraneSystems GmbH?s range of explosion protected hoists and cranes that are available in India through ElectroMech

ElectroMech bags award

ElectroMech, India?s largest industrial crane manufacturer and customised material handling solutions provider, was awarded the ?Excellence in Innovation? award in the SME category for its specialised Tunnel Mucking System, by Manufacturing Today. Commenting on the occasion, Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech, said, ?We are pleased to receive the award for our path-breaking innovation. This award testifies that we continue to align our innovative approach to meet our customer expe

Advantage India

Honeywell Turbo Technologies (HTT), the global leader in auto???motive turbocharger technology, has appointment of Milind Godbole as Managing Director of its India operations.

Living up to expectations

Tushar Mehendale, a BE (Mechanical Engineering) from Government College of Engineering, Pune (COEP), brings to ElectroMech not only engineering penchant and drive but also the vision of customer focus and service.

Tunnel Mucking System

ElectroMech has developed a unique and cost effective bulk material handling system for the extraction and disposal of overburden generated during construction of tunnels.

Crane Safety

It is encouraging to see that the bigger players in the industry have started placing significant importance on the safety aspect of the shop floor.

Explosion protected cranes market

The coming two years looks good for explosion proof crane market considering that Government supports the needed requirement, says Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director,

We have the capacity to produce over a thousand cranes per annum

At ElectroMech, we ensure that our products run safely and accident possibilities are minimised. Our cranes are designed and manufactured confirming to, and in many cases, exceeding the requirements of the design standards,

Poised for Major Growth

The crane manufacturing industry has witnessed a phase of restructuring with several acquisitions and joint ventures resulting in considerable international influence in the quality and use of better technology in the industry.

Budget Quotes

The Budget 2012-13 aims at sprucing up the country?s infrastructure and readying it for higher growth. Stalwarts from the construction equipment industry respond to the budget.

Raising the Benchmark of Quality

With over 220,000 sq m of display area and participation of over 630 exhibitors, including 200 foreign companies, Excon 2011 exceeded expectations as the largest exhibition on construction equipment in South Asia.

ChTZ has proven strategy for meeting all challenges.

The machines we offer are embedded with the latest technology; like the mining dozer of 400 hp, which is an example of electromechanical trans?mission par exce?llence, says D Naidu, Director, ChTZ India,

Lack of a regulatory body for safety norms is a concern

The industry is definitely getting more customer oriented, states Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech. In an exclusive interview with Equipment India Mehendale spills the details about changing customer preferences and the challenges the industry faces.

ElectroMech launches Cranedge

Pune based ElectroMech, India's leading industrial crane manufacturer and customised material handling solutions provider recently announced the launch of Cranedge, a dedicated service organisation exclusively for providing post- sales service support for crane users.

Stahl intensifies focus on Indian market

Stahl CraneSystems GmbH, the world renowned manufacturer of electrical hoists and crane components, is all set to intensify its focus on the Indian market.

Buyer's Guide to Overhead Cranes

Raman, Head - Design, ElectroMech, attempts to demystify matters and assist prospective buyers of electric overhead travelling cranes.

Motilal Oswal invests in ElectroMech

Motilal Oswal has recently struck a deal of Rs 45 crore investment in ElectroMech Material Handling Systems, one of the largest manufacturer of workshop duty cranes in India.

ElectroMech pact with Shuttlelift

Pune-based ElectroMech has entered into an agreement with the US- based manufacturer Shuttlelift to extend its offerings to the construction and material handling industry.

Mobile Gantry Cranes Debut at bC India

ElectroMech has extended its product line for the construction and material handling industry with the launch of single beam and mobile gantry cranes.

Mobile Cranes: Towards Sustainable Growth

The growth potential for lifting, loading and handling solutions is huge and continuously increasing, as India propels itself for a sustainable nine per cent plus per annum economic growth.