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Herrenknecht Rig Supports Lake Heat Project

HDD rig installs pipe for Lake Geneva district heating system

Caterpillar’s 6040 Mining Shovel

Caterpillar has introduced its next-generation 6040 hydraulic mining shovel, designed to deliver high breakout forces, faster swing cycles and improved fuel efficiency through hydraulic optimisation.

Scag Adds AWL Mini Wheel Loader

Scag is expanding its compact construction equipment range with the AWL mini articulating wheel loader, expected to launch in early 2027.

The Operator's Guide to Hydraulic Excellence

By Vasanth Thangavelu, General Manager - Brand Marketing South AP, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd.

Contractors are buying outcomes, not machines

Raja Sharma, Head – Product Marketing, HD Construction Equipment India, explains how fuel efficiency, connectivity, lifecycle costs and operational flexibility are influencing excavator demand in India.

Volvo Trucks Launches FMX Edge for Mining

New off-road dump truck targets safer and efficient mining operations

XCMG Debuts Intelligent Electric Crane

Company showcases unmanned lifting technology at global event

Wirtgen Group Powers Mumbai–Pune Connectivity Project

Advanced pavers cut travel time and boost infrastructure efficiency

Ammann India Launches CPB36 Concrete Boom Pump

CPB36 Truck Mounted Concrete Boom Pump strengthens Ammann Elba portfolio

Epiroc Supports Shimla Bypass Tunnel Work

Hydraulic breaker enables safe excavation in sensitive Himalayan terrain

Putzmeister Supports Vizianagaram Railway Tunnels

SPM 500 improves shotcreting in challenging tunnel terrain

Gainwell Group Launches InfraServe Global

The company manufactures, services and distributes products like asphalt and concrete batching plants, road maintenance equipment

LEWA Enhances ecoflow LDH Boxer Pump With 20% Higher Performance

Upgrade boosts hydraulic power and improves operational efficiency

Schwing Powers Ganga Expressway Construction

594 km corridor links Meerut to Prayagraj, boosting connectivity

Scaling Up Safety and Productivity

How demolition technology reduces danger and increases speed of descaling, writes JEFF KEELING.

Reaching New Heights in Concreting

From advanced pumps to precise mix design, high-rise construction relies on technology, coordination and expertise to deliver concrete efficiently at ever-greater heights.

Engineering the Energy Balance

As India pushes towards net zero while sustaining rapid industrial growth, engineering innovations—from carbon capture to smart grids—are emerging as the key to balancing energy security with decarbonisation, writes SATISH INGAVALE.

Sinoboom launches Dual-E Smart Technology

New system enhances electric boom lift efficiency and extends battery endurance

Zoomlion Unveils North America-Certified Machines at CONEXPO 2026

Company presents customised cranes, excavators and concrete equipment for the North American market

From Iron to Intelligence

How concreting is moving from mechanical strength to digital certainty, writes SHUBHABRATA SAHA.

Rewriting the DNA of Mobile Hydraulics

Hydraulics is no longer just about force; it has become a sophisticated mechatronic science.

SEEPEX BN Pumps Boost Rock Blasting Efficiency

Smart Joint Access enables faster inspection and precise emulsion dosing

Putzmeister Drives Punjab Outreach with Roadshow

Multi-city initiative covers 800 km, engages 100+ customers

Gainwell Trucking Clocks 300+ Units In 6 Months

Plans to Add 100 Employees Across 10 Locations to Drive Triple-Digit Growth in 2026

Rent, Don’t Own

Owning heavy equipment was once a badge of capability for contractors. Today, with rising costs, maintenance hassles, and skilled-operator shortages, renting offers flexibility, cost savings, and hassle-free compliance—making ‘rent, don’t own’ the smarter choice.

Tracks & Traction

Undercarriage parts bear the weight, provide stability, and drive performance for construction machines, shaping the backbone of heavy equipment.

Engineering the Unseen

Hidden within every crane and excavator, bearings quietly shoulder extreme loads, enabling reliability, uptime and efficiency across India’s fast-growing construction landscape

Precast is clearly the future for India

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India

Local manufacturing is central to our positioning

Arun Manikkath, Chief Technology Officer, Mineralx Flowtech

FAE Debuts Smallest Remote-Controlled Tracked Carrier

FAE has rolled out its smallest remote-controlled tracked carrier yet, the RCU45, designed for managing vegetation in hard-to-reach areas or on steep terrain, such as along railroad tracks, power lines, gas and oil pipelines, roads, highways and waterways.

Our priorities mirror India’s Viksit Bharat goals

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on the growth priorities for the Indian market in the next three to five years.

India Rising

Rising demand, resilient sales, and renewed infrastructure momentum pushed India’s CE industry to 1,40,191 units in FY2025. As the nation gears up for Excon 2025, the message is clear—India is rising, and so is its machinery.

We will have over 20 products on display

Shubhabrata Saha, MD & CEO of AJAX Engineering

We are introducing new-gen concrete solutions

Parminder Gabri, Director Commercial, Putzmeister

Steel at a Crossroads

Rising construction demand meets missing steel grades, pushing India’s builders and OEMs to a defining crossroads.

Localisation is central to our India strategy

Sanjay Saxena, COO, Sany India

We expect India’s CE market to see strong, sustained growth

Kapil Sehgal, Managing Director BHDL, Bucher Hydraulics

Bobcat Unveils 2 New Mini Excavators

Bobcat has rolled out two new zero-tailswing mini excavators for more power and lift capacity while working in tight spaces. The 1.7-metric-tonne E17 is a new model, which the company says is designed for all skill levels and brings premium features at a lower price.

Mobil drives mining’s digital evolution with future-ready lubrication

Vasanth Thangavelu, General Manager – Brand Marketing South AP, ExxonMobil Lubricants, shared how the brand continues to strengthen its commitment to India’s mining sector through advanced lubrication solutions, digital tools, and technical services designed to help operators achieve superior reliability and performance.

Mobil drives mining’s digital evolution with future-ready lubrication

Silent Muscle

Steel, the unseen force inside every machine, powers construction equipment with unmatched strength, resilience, and endurance—quietly shaping the world we build.

Boosting Tunnel Advance at Teesta VI

BEL MX80 trials improve tunnel advance rates and cut fume clearance time at Teesta Stage-VI project

India’s Construction Equipment Bestsellers

Anand Sundaresan received the Lifetime Honour and Vivekanand Vanmeeganathan was named Person of the Year at the Equipment India Awards, held on September 4, 2025, at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai

Ammann India Honoured for ‘Best Sustainable Strategies’ at Gujarat State Leadership Awards 2025

The recognition underscores the company’s commitment to advancing nation-building through sustainable infrastructure development, in line with its theme for the year

Powering the Next Era of CE

Hydraulic motors, the hidden powerhouses of construction equipment, are evolving to drive India’s smarter, greener infrastructure future.

Concrete Advantage

Right equipment, smart planning, and technology are transforming concrete handling, improving quality, cutting costs, and boosting efficiency across construction projects.

Corridors of Growth

India’s next highway push focuses on high-speed corridors to boost logistics efficiency and economic competitiveness.

Propel is at the forefront of digital transformation.”

V Senthil Kumar, Managing Director of Propel Industries, discusses key technological advancements in crushing and screening equipment and the future of the market in India.

There is a strong shift toward automation

Sharwan Agnihotri, Head - Mining & Export Business, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment (India), speaks on the role of the Hi-Track digital solution, and how it enhanced the management and monitoring of mining excavators.

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.

Putzmeister Launches Stationary Concrete Pump 1405 D Classic

This machine is built to pump farther and higher with ease

Adani Cement and CREDAI to Elevate Sustainable Urban Construction

This collaboration strengthens Adani Cement’s B2B positioning

Putzmeister Unveils Latest Addition to Stationary Concrete Pump Range

Launched its latest product BSA 1405 D Classic,

Lifting India’s Future

As India builds faster and taller, industrial cranes are emerging as essential, intelligent machines powering the nation’s infrastructure, logistics, and industrial growth.

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

Strategies to Maximise Equipment Lifespans

Corrosion is an aggressive force in underground mines. While it seems unstoppable, there are a variety of ways to slow it down and diminish the negative effects on mining assets.

Kioti Launches Flow+ Hydraulics for Compact Loaders

Kioti has introduced Flow+ technology for its TL750 compact track loader and SL750 skid steer loader, providing enhanced hydraulic capabilities without the need for a full high-flow system.

Faresin Debuts FS6.26 Compact Telehandler

Faresin Industries unveiled the FS6.26 telehandler at Bauma positioning it as the most compact and agile model in its range. Dubbed “The Mason’s Helper”, the FS6.26 replaces the successful FR6.26 which saw over 2000 units deployed globally.

Smarter, Greener, Stronger

How cutting-edge technologies, sustainability imperatives, and changing construction demands are reshaping the compressor industry.

SCHWING Stetter, MAX-truder Tie-up to Deliver Precast Concrete Solutions

The companies aim to create positive economic value and pave the way for modular construction in India.

Caterpillar Powers Today and Drives Tomorrow at bauma 2025

Celebrating Caterpillar’s Centennial and ‘The Next 100 Years’.

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.

India’s Trucking Transformation

India’s trucking industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by advancements in technology, larger vehicles, sustainability efforts, and a booming mining and infrastructure sector, shaping the future of dump trucks in the country

Smooth Operations

In the fast-paced construction industry, lubricant advancements are key to enhancing machinery performance and longevity.

We're boosting R&D in our technology centers for innovation in construction machinery

Seshan Iyer, President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaffler India

Ammann India Expands Reach in Pune

In collaboration with Infraplex Machineries LLP.

Conmat Group Acquires 100% Stake in KYB-Conmat

Solidifying Position as 3rd Largest Player in Concrete Equipment Industry

Raising the Bar!

In 2018-19, the First Construction Council’s analysis of TMT bars revealed significant quality issues, urging urgent action to improve safety standards in India’s rapidly growing infrastructure sector.

Skilling for Emerging Technologies

Telematics and IoT integration allow fleet owners to monitor real-time data from pavers, single drum compactors, and mobile cranes, enabling predictive maintenance and minimising downtime

Mecbo America Launches Scorpion Concrete Crawler Boom

The Scorpion provides contractors working in piling, drilling, tunneling or commercial construction

AJAX's 3DCP Machine & SmartBots at Bharat CE Expo

AJAX Engineering, India’s leading concreting equipment manufacturer, unveiled SmartBots powered by Concrete AI, an upgraded version of its AI-driven platform launched earlier in July 2024.

Steamrolling Ahead

Growing infrastructure demands are fuelling the rise of advanced compaction equipment, ensuring smoother, faster builds.

AJAX's 3DCP Machine & SmartBots at Bharat CE Expo

The SmartBots by Concrete AI represent an upgraded version of the Concrete GPT

Tata Hitachi Launches Cutting-Edge Machines at Bharat CE Expo

Tata Hitachi’s pavilion will also highlight advanced telematics solutions

Five Corrosion Resolutions for a Successful 2025!

Good corrosion protection also plays a vital part in mission readiness.

Five Corrosion Resolutions for a Successful 2025!

Good corrosion protection also plays a vital part in mission readiness.

Schwing Stetter Exhibits Eco-friendly CE at Bharat Mobility

Schwing Stetter marked a significant milestone in contributing to the Nation’s 2070 net-zero goal

FPT Powers CASE Equipment with F28 CEV Stage V Engine

FPT Industrial has proven itself to be the ideal partner for OEMs

SANY India Showcases Localisation Excellence at Bharat Mobility

Manufactured at its state-of-the-art facility in Chakan, Pune

Schwing Stetter secures major deals at bauma ConExpo

Schwing Stetter India, a leading manufacturer of concrete construction equipment in India, announced a 20 per cent revenue growth target for 2025 during its participation in bauma CONEXPO 2024 in New Delhi.

Vermeer Launches D24 HDD for Urban Utility Installation

Vermeer has introduced the D24 horizontal directional drill, replacing the D23x30 S3 model. The D24 is named for its 24,000-pound size class and 24,700 pounds of maximum peak thrust and pullback.

Are Advanced Engines the Future

Diesel engines are widely used in construction equipment due to their durability, efficiency, and power.

Mahindra headline to: "Our long-term strategy focuses on sustainable growth

Venkat Srinivas, Business Head, Trucks and Buses & Construction Equipment, Mahindra Group

We’re also introducing an electric concrete pump

VG Sakthikumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India

Schwing Stetter Secures Major Deals at bauma ConExpo

Concrete CE market will experience steady growth in 2025

Mahindra's CEV-V Range at bauma ConExpo

Mahindra launches Roadmaster G100 with higher power for faster road construction

Link-Belt Unveils its Largest Excavator

Link-Belt has introduced the largest excavator in its X4S series, the 38-metric-tonne 370 X4S, complete with more standard technology, increased fuel efficiency and an upgraded cab.

Liebherr to exhibit at World of Concrete 2025

Liebherr will participate at World of Concrete 2025 showcasing the 38Z4 XXT truck mounted concrete pump equipped with the latest drive technology as well as the THS THS 110 D-K crawler pump at booth #C6149.

Rolling Strong

Undercarriage parts are the unsung heroes of heavy machinery, enduring tough conditions and ensuring smooth operation. In this article, we explore how these components keep your equipment rolling strong.

"ELGi sees growth in vacuum technology market."

Rakesh Rao spoke to Dr Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, and Anvar Jay Varadaraj, Chief Operating Officer, of Elgi Equipments, to know more about the company’s future plans and industry trends.

We are unveiling electric and hybrid machines

VG Sakthikumar, Managing Director Schwing Stetter India

Revolutionising Motor Grader Industry with Performance and Tech

Caterpillar India has won the award as the Bestseller in the “Motor Graders” category in India. The research was conducted by the FIRST Construction Council (FCC), an infrastructure think tank, established in 2003, focused on providing the latest updates on the construction industry in India.

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