We utilise telematics to monitor machine health

Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, ARX Mining & Construction Equipment

We plan to add more products to our mining portfolio

Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, ARX Mining & Construction Equipment

Unleashing the hidden potential

The undercarriage parts market in India is expected to continue growing due to ongoing infrastructure projects, and the demand for reliable heavy machinery.

Efficiency Drives Transmission Developments

The transmission system plays a vital role in equipment as the gearbox determines the performance and robustness of the equipment.

Timken India to start making CRBs, SRBs locally at Bharuch

Timken India plans to set up a new facility at Bharuch in Gujarat to manufacture spherical roller bearings (SRBs) cylindrical roller bearings (CRBs) and other components.

Timken India to start making CRBs, SRBs locally at Bharuch

Timken India plans to set up a new facility at Bharuch in Gujarat to manufacture spherical roller bearings (SRBs) cylindrical roller bearings (CRBs) and other components.

What’s driving the demand?

Increasing demand for novel construction equipment is expected to drive the global undercarriage components market in the upcoming years.

Heading towards a new high!

After two years of lull, the excavator market should grow again and reach 25,000 units in 2022.

Voltas to support Jacon Equipment's product lines in India

A business unit of the Maas Group Jacon Equipment has announced its distribution agreement with Voltas Limited for the sales service and support of Jacon’s product lines in India.

Semiconductor shortage to hamper ce industry

Global semiconductor shortages may curtail new equipment production,resulting in higher used equipment prices.

All eyes on Excon!

The year started with venues opening up slowly after a lull in the last two years. In line with the growth of the industry, the 11th edition of Excon—termed South Asia’s largest construction equipment (CE) and construction technology trade fair—will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from May 17-21.

Opportunities galore

The construction industry across the globe is anticipated to present significant opportunities for construction equipment.

Wheel loader market is dominated by 120-150 HP range equipment

In the current context, users prefer wheel loaders that deliver higher productivity at lesser operating costs, along with enhanced servicing of their machines across their work cycle.

With infra plans in place, there will be continuous growth for hydraulic excavators

Initially during first quarter of FY2021 there was decline in sales of hydraulic excavators due to pandemic. During second quarter the sales have improved and subsequently, during third and fourth quarter the sales of crawler excavators has picked up and ended with a total sales growth of 8 per cent compared to previous FY2020.

A powerful transmission

Transmission, a key component in a construction equipment vehicle, plays a major role to the functionality of the vehicle, especially in the high frequency and heavy application.

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.

New Avenues to Growth

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit market players adversely on the supply side, causing declining sales of undercarriage components.

OTR tyres on the move

With construction activities picking up and mining activities on a revival mode, the OTR tyre demand in the country is expected to grow in the coming years.

Self-reliance in mining equipment

With demand for mining machinery on the rise, it would be ideal for us to have Made-in-India mining machines.

MCE market to witness volume growth in CY2021

Roads and highway projects and rural development to drive growth.

ICRA predicts construction equipment volume growth in CY2021

Central Government projects in roads and rural development will drive demand

Filters in New Normal, New Norms

Construction and mining machinery operate in extreme conditions of weather, terrain and environment. They need to withstand these odd conditions and perform the task with minimum downtime.

Undercarriage Parts

Undercarriages and parts in crawler- or track-mounted equipment play important role in the mobility of the whole equipment and its uptime. Undercarriage parts are small and simple, but when all put together, support the entire track system.

DOZCO, ITM form new JV

Italtractor ITM Spa (ITM) and DOZCO India announced the creation of a joint venture (JV) company called ITM DOZCO Pvt Ltd. The intention of this new JV is to create the leading manufacturer of undercarriage components in India to optimise service to local and global customers.

Poised to Grow

India's lubricant market is growing up with demand for industrial lubricants on the rise. More infrastructure developments and growth in manufacturing in the coming years will see further demand growth for industrial lubricants.

Elofic filters are designed to achieve superior protection

Elofic has developed a complete range of filtration products that helps its OEMs to meet BS-VI standards. KD Sahni, Vice Chairman cum Joint Managing Director, Elofic Industries, sheds more light on the products and solutions that meet the upcoming demands.

Filters of future

Construction and mining equipment work at extreme environment and weather conditions that involve a lot of dust, temperature variations and uneven terrains.

MCE industry looks for recovery post elections

Demand for mining and construction equipment post-elections will depend on the function of a stable government and continued focus on infrastructure investments.

ICRA predicts robust long-term outlook for mining construction equipment industry

The Indian mining and construction equipment (MCE) industry is likely to see a moderation in demand growth which is expected to fall to 4-6 per cent in the medium term, more particularly during CY2019.

Epiroc opens new facility in Udaipur

Epiroc, a Swedish manufacturer of equipment for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, inaugurated a new Distribution, Refurbishment and Training Centre at Udaipur, Rajasthan.

We will introduce the right products for our customers

Caterpillar India showcased its two new excavators launched for the Indian market along with another range of mining and construction equipment this year.

CE components market overview

The components, accessories and spares market is all set for a renewed growth in future in the light of increased construction activities.

"Mining equipment industry is on a high-growth trajectory"

Caterpillar products and services are designed to meet the high production and low cost per tonne demands of the industry.

We see double-digit growth for industrial lubricants

With about 200 distributors and extensive logistical reach, GS Caltex India has consolidated its presence in Indian market. Rajesh Nagar, Managing Director & CEO, shares more on the market opportunities for lubricants in Indian construction and mining industry

Efficient power for Indian mines

Volvo Penta offers vast range of engines for construction, mining, material handling and agriculture equipment globally. Miron Thoms, Vice President & Head, Volvo Penta India, elaborates on the company's India market plans.

Pioneering Growth

Traditionally known for aerospace, engineering and IT, Bengaluru is fast emerging as a construction equipment (CE) hub in India with major players expanding their base in the city.

Filters for efficiency

Hydraulic filters keep hydraulic fluids in an equipment free of contamination. Filter segment is developing further with a range of filters with new materials being introduced in the market.

Filters are moving away from standard to customer-specific

Elofic offers filters for fuel, oil and air segments which help the equipment to achieve the required emission and performance levels. MB Sahni, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, and KD Sahni, Vice Chairman-cum-Joint Managing Director, Elofic Industries Ltd, share more on the company and the industry scenario.

Towards better efficiency

Construction and mining machinery operate in extreme conditions of weather, terrain and environment. They need to withstand all these odd conditions and perform the task with minimum downtime.

BEML flags off nation?s first 150T electric dump truck

BEML Ltd, a public sector company under the Ministry of Defence and a premier manufacturer of mining and construction equipment, has launched an indigenously developed nation?s first 150T electric drive rear dump truck, with an objective of strengthening the Make in India initiative, that will address the growing demand for higher capacity equipment in the mining industry.

OEMs are looking for more robust hoses

Eaton has a wide range of product offerings in fluid conveyance that meets the need for innovative products at optimised cost and NVH performance.

Powering industry needs

Diesel engines are the major source of power for various machines which are utilised in construction, agricultural, automobile and industrial verticals. Major demand for diesel engines is generated from automotive industry, followed by commercial vehicles, agri equipment, construction equipment.

Engines of growth

In spite of the stringent emission norms and green initiatives, diesel power is projected to remain the dominant technology for heavy machinery operations. This is because of its unique combination of power, performance, efficiency, reliability, durability and availability.

Infrastructure on fast track

The Indian infrastructure sector is not slowing down anytime soon, given the government initiatives and market demand. This makes it a feasible environment for the growth of construction equipment, writes Andy Dhanaraj, Director - Sales, Caterpillar India.

We will focus on our latest intelligent series machines and service

The infrastructure and construction business as a whole, is poised to exceed $350 billion in a while, growing at a CAGR of 6.5-7 per cent over various sectors. But naturally, we also foresee an upward trend in the sales of construction equipment, as the market is expected to grow at a record high in the next 2-3 years, driven by the government's focus on infrastructure development.

More engines of growth needed

Off-Highway Research reports a turnaround in the global construction equipment (CE) market, which is expected to grow 16 per cent this year.

Diesel Fuel Services in Equipment

Diesel is the fuel required for use in compression ignition engines. Diesel fuel is predominantly produced in the refineries by refining petroleum crude. It is therefore sometimes also called as 'Petroleum Diesel'.

Mining and construction equipment market to grow by 13-17% in 2017

According to the rating agency ICRA, the mining and construction equipment (MCE) sector is likely to grow by 13-17 per cent during 2017. The demand for MCE grew by over 35 per cent during 2016.

Metallurgy Trends in Construction

Steel and metals play a major role in the construction industry. Alireza Moghaddam explains on the use of metals in construction and the new trends and the emerging market opportunities.

Facilitating efficiency

Bearings fulfill a number of important functions, starting with their ability to reduce friction. Other primary functions include supporting a load, promoting the efficient transmission of power and ensuring alignment is maintained.

Joy Global renamed Komatsu Mining Corp

Komatsu America Corp, a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd has completed its acquisition of Joy Global Inc, a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions. Retaining its headquarters in Milwaukee, WI, Joy Global Inc has been renamed Komatsu Mining Corp and operated as a subsidiary of Komatsu.

Aligned with CE Growth

High pressure, large diameter and volumetric capacity hoses fitted with appropriately speced fittings and protection covering are key ingredients for heavy construction and mining machinery. Such hoses have endured extreme usage under adverse to poor operating cycles and environment.

BEML sets up training centre

BEML Limited has recently set up a Service Training Centre at its Mysore complex. Inaugurated by Deepak Kumar Hota, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML

BEML sets up training centre at Mysore

BEML Limited has recently set up a Service Training Centre at its Mysore complex. Inaugurated by Deepak Kumar Hota, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML, the new service training centre has exclusive training facilities to educate the personnel on mining and construction equipment like dumpers, motor graders, water sprinklers and BEML engines.

Rajya Sabha passes GST Bill

Stepping closer to the concept of ?one nation, one tax?, Rajya Sabha passed the Goods & Services Tax (GST) Bill. The constitutional amendment will enable both the Centre and the states to simultaneously levy the GST, which will include all indirect taxes currently levied, including excise duties and service tax.

Mining & CE sector bounces back on infra push

The domestic mining and construction equipment industry (MCE) is on a recovery after a period of sustained contraction for about four years.

Large Miners Forward

While the global mining industry is on the decline, India is witnessing a reverse trend. Many international mining equipment manufacturers are showcasing their products at BAUMA 2016, Germany, in a big way, at a time when Coal India

Success at Kakinada Port

Thirty SDLG LG938L and LG958L wheel loaders are hard at work loading coal onto trains for up to 20 hours per day, at Kakinada Port. Located in the state of Andhra Pradesh on the east coast of India

Optimising Fuel Efficiency

Transmission solutions play a vital role in the overall performance of an equipment. Availability of the latest technologies in transmission solutions have helped OEMs to improve the efficiency level of their equipment.

ZF transmissions are tailor-made for different applications

ZF has recently strengthened its business development footprint for the Indian market through establishing a local engineering resource. Suresh KV, President for ZF in India elaborates on the company?s solutions to the CE industry.

We have 12 LiuGong loaders as on date

Shree Cement is primarily an Indian cement manufacturer, founded in Beawar in Ajmer district of Rajasthan in 1979. It is now one of the biggest cement makers in North India. It also produces and sells power under the name Shree Power (captive power plant) and Shree Mega Power (independent power plant).

Dozco now markets its own manufactured products in global market

Dozco has 60 per cent of its total business from parts supply in the after sales market for all kind of construction and mining equipments and 40 per cent from equipment and its parts for which Dozco is authorised distributor.

We follow Komatsu global engineering standards across all our facilities

We differentiate with others by Komatsu Way (K-Way) in developing vendors skills, training customer on safety operation, continuous improvement concept on productivity

Providing Constructive Solutions

Currently representing 20 reputed construction equipment manufacturers around the world, SEPL plans to continue introducing new high-technology products in India. Salgaocar Engineers Pvt Ltd (SEPL) is one of the renowned distributors for marketing earthmoving, mining and construction equipment

Yuan Devaluation Spells Gloom

The recent devaluation of Chinese Yuan by 4 per cent has triggered a global crash of stock markets. Indian BSE index has dropped by over 16000 points and there is more to come.

BEML establishes office at Leh

BEML has opened its district office at Leh. The office was inaugurated by Brig. BS Sandhu, Chief Engineer, Himank Project of DGBR.

Recovery in mining, construction equipment

According to an ICRA report, demand in the mining and construction equipment industry would recover towards the end of the current fiscal followed by a sharp growth in next financial year.

A true mining professional

Anil Sachdev is the President, Equipment Division, Salgaocar Engineers Pvt Ltd (SEPL). A mining engineer by profession, Sachdev has appeared and passed the First Class Manager?s Certificate conducted by Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Dhanbad (Bihar).

Is the money flowing again?

Tricky times call for strong strategies but the long term prospects are bright for financiers with staying capacity, finds Charu Bahri. Demand for construction equipment finance has been down for the last few years.

BEML rolls out biggest dump truck

BEML, a premier mining and construction equipment manufacturer, has rolled out the country?s first electric drive rear dump truck BH205-E for large scale coal mining applications.

We are the market leader in southern parts of India

Detroit Mining and Construction Equipment is a dealer for SDLG range of wheel loaders and motor graders for all the four states in South India. We have our corporate office in Hyderabad, with branches at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Nellore.

The time has come

As per one of the recent reports ?impatience was creeping in among business men as nothing has changed on the ground in the first nine months of Modi government?; and if we assess the time period for this ?impatience?, it is not the couple of months these ?business? communities have looking for some action from the government, but it has been over a couple of years! Opportunities are aplenty.

Make in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched an ambitious campaign ?Make in India?, which aims to turn the country into a global manufacturing hub. The campaign projects India as an investment destination and develop, promote and market India as a leading manufacturing destination and as a hub for design and information.

Risks and Rewards

A recent A.T. Kearney report states that given the investments planned by the government, infrastructure spending is expected to grow from 7.2 per cent of GDP in 2012 to 9 per cent by 2017.

We plan to expand in southern and northern parts of Odisha.

The Central and Sate Governments have to take necessary steps to refresh the mining activities, says Kaushik Das, Managing Director, Konark Infracore. Excerpts from the interview

Catalysing Growth

Winds of change are here to stay! Investment in the construction development sector has a multiplier effect on the economy by way of infrastructure creation; substantial employment generation over the entire spectrum,

Hang on!

Two monks were returning to the monastery in the evening. It had rained and there were puddles of water on the road. At one place, a beautiful young woman was standing, unable to walk across because of a puddle of water.

Cashing in on opportunity

Irrespective of the current slowdown, most companies have plans to develop their market further in India by setting up new facilities or expanding existing ones, introducing innovative marketing strategies,

It's showtime!

The demand for construction and mining equipment has been hit hard in the last couple of years, largely due to the high interest rate regime and slowdown in infrastructure. The last year, especially, saw regulatory roadblocks, liquidity crunch and lack of investments which all led to a sharp decline in the demand for mining and construction equipment

The group will invest over EUR one billion to further strengthen and expand ZF's position.

ZF is a leading worldwide autom?otive supplier for driveline and chassis technology, with 121 companies in 27 countries. In 2012, the group achieved a sales figure of EUR 17.4 billion with about 75,000 employees. ZF was founded in 1915 for the development and production of transmissions for airships and vehicles.

MCE performance to decline

According to ICRA, the mining and construction equipment (MCE) industry is expected to witness a decline in volumes this fiscal owing to slow pace of infrastructural investments and various regulatory hurdles.

Volume of mining and construction equipment sector may fall

Ratings agency ICRA expects subdued near term outlook for the mining and construction equipment industry with demand for equipment expected to remain sluggish. The agency expects sluggish demand for equipment because of the slow pace of infrastructural investments, weak business confidence and continued regulatory issues surrounding mining

Gulf Oil, L&T-Komatsu in pact

Gulf Oil has signed an agreement with L&T-Komatsu Ltd to market a co-branded range of lubricants for its equipment aggregates across India.

Allison Powers BEML BH100

BH100, the largest rear dump truck produced by BEML and equipped with Allison automatic is designed to deliver outstanding productivity, reliability and durability, along with an increased level of manoeuvrability, comfort and safety.BEML, the premier earthmoving equipment manufacturing company under the Ministry of Defence.

Equipment Financing: Widening the Net

CE financing has definitely picked up and has registered a growth of 20 per cent over last year. Though the industry has not touched the peak levels of 2007-08, it expects to end the 4th quarter on a high and continue the growth story in 2011-12.

Rs 484 cr operating profit for Voltas

Voltas announced that the company's consolidated operating profit (profit before tax and exceptional items) was Rs 484 crore as compared to Rs 507 crore in the previous year.

Solving customer problems is at the core of our business

Solving customer problems is at the core of our business, just like it was when founder Henry Timken patented a tapered roller bearing design that made life easier for freight wagon operators and their mules, says Ajay Das, Managing Director, Timken India 0 - - 13568 14 95 2011-02-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India Powerscreen at bC India

Powerscreen, one of the world?s leading providers of mobile crushing, screening and washing equipment, will be exhibiting some of its most popular equipment at bC India to be held from 8-11 February 2011, in India. Powerscreen will display the Powerscreen 1000SR cone crusher and the Powerscreen Metrotrak jaw crusher. Commenting on the forthcoming line up at bC India, Damian Power, Powerscreen Global Product Line Director, said, ?The fact that the machines to be showcased at bC India have been manufactured in India further reinforces the Powerscreen commitment in the development of local economy and infrastructure.? The 1000SR mobile plant combines the high performance of the popular tracked 1000 Maxtrak with a double deck sizing screen and a re-circulating system, all on one single tracked chassis. This enables customers to take advantage of the site-proven benefits of the Automax(R) cone crusher incorporated into a closed circuit screening plant, thereby eliminating the need for separate screening. This versatile, mobile plant is ideally suited for secondary and tertiary applications in quarrying, where high quality, low flake, single size aggregate and sub-base materials are required. The 1000SR accepts an ?all-in? clean feed and produces high throughput, excellent reduction and product shape, whilst allowing operators to recirculate oversize from the screen, or to stockpile it, if required. In addition, the plant is also able to produce two further screened product sizes when the optional additional stockpiling conveyor is included, while other benefits include quick set-up time and excellent product shape characteristics.

Power of Momentum

Momentum is a concept in Physics; in scientific terms momentum is not simply the movement of an object but also the power residing within that moving object?the faster an object moves, the more powerful it becomes.