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Crawler cranes are equipment of choice in metro projects

Looking at the market during the period April-December 2016, there is a constant increase in the activity whether it is shipment of cranes or order intake. In general, it is a positive trend. Infrastructure is expanding rapidly in the country. Currently, we see demand in the metro projects in Lucknow, Nagpur etc, where crawler cranes are the equipment of choice. Much of the growth is coming from metros and highways.

Bauma 2016 - the biggest trade show on earth

Bauma 2016 - the biggest trade show on earth - spread across over 608,503 sq m (1.5 lakh acres) exceeded expectations this year with a participation of 3,423 exhibitors from 58 countries and the presence of about 580,000 visitors from 200 countries.

Pick-n-Carry Hydra: Bestseller

As the Numero Uno bestselling lift and reach product, Hydra crane still continues to be the most demanding mobile crane category in India. Tyre-mounted articulated steering, hydraulic mobile pick-and-carry crane, colloquially termed ?Hydra?, was introduced in India

Manitowoc Cranes enjoys success at Excon 2015

Excon 2015 was a busy show for Manitowoc, with an estimated 1,000 visitors stopping by the company?s booth over the five-day show. The company displayed two of its leading cranes for the Indian market, completed some important sales, and paid tribute to a number of its most important customers.

Manitowoc Cranes at Excon 2015

At Excon 2015, Manitowoc will be exhibiting its two best-in-class cranes from Potain and Grove. The company will be showcasing the cranes at booth #OD15 in the outdoor area during South Asia?s largest construction equipment and technology trade fair at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre

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.

Manitowoc to Unveil New Tower Cranes

The new topless Potain cranes, the MCT 205 and MCT 85are easy to erect, highly efficient and very reliable.

bC Indias outlook positive

The outlook for the industry and, therefore, for bC India, which takes place at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida/Delhi from 15-18 December 2014, is positive under the new government's regime.

Will the Government be Able to Walk the Talk?

With the Union Budget scheduled in the second week of July, the entire industry seems to be on a highly expectant mood with the hope that the government will now shift to higher gear for bold, long-term and deep fiscal economic reforms. A Chinese proverb reads thus 'When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, and others, windmills.

We are optimistic that we will see some positive signs in 2014

Overall, this year will be good for mobile cranes in India. For us, the key will be building our support network and ensuring we are well-positioned for the opportunities that come along in 2014.

Getting ready for the upturn

In spite of the unfavourable market dynamics, most of the OEMs have adopted innovative strategies to sustain themselves while keeping an eye on the coming boom. Innovative strategies are developed to retain existing customers

Road 2 recovery

Despite the present day gloom in the market, the future for the construction equipment sector, especially for the road equipment segment in India, still holds much potential as this sector has a profound and immediate impact on the country?s economic growth. Off-Highway Research is optimistic about the growth in demand for road equipment and forecasts growth at a CAGR of 12.67 per cent over the next five years. Agith G Antony finds out more about the positive vibes in the industry.

Experience and knowledge pay off

Raman Joshi will head Manitowoc Cranes' operations in the Greater Asia-Pacific region (which covers much of Asia and Australasia, but excludes China). Joshi will report directly to Eric Etchart President, and General Manager of Manitowoc Cranes.

Manitowoc Cranes at bC India

On-stand training plus new products from Manitowoc Cranes at bC India 2013. Manitowoc is pledging a strong presence at bC India 2013, to reinforce its position as a major player in the growing Indian construction market. The show, which takes place in Mumbai in February at Bandra Kurla Complex, will see Manitowoc exhibiting a variety of cranes at its 816 sq m booth.

Manitowocs products are built to the highest possible standards

Manitowoc has more than a hundred years of experience in manufacturing cranes.Our global competence means we produce cranes of the highest quality that have a proven track record on an international scale.

Integrated Solutions

Today in India, the mobile crane market is largely oriented towards and segmented on the straight boom concept. At the lower end, it is the popular pick and carry cranes built on a tractor base, and at the higher end, it is the truck-mounted heavy duty cranes.

Fuel and Energy Efficient Machines

In an intensely competitive market, OEMs are no more just technology providers; rather, they are keen on providing total solutions specific to a project.

Manitowoc contact centre in India

Manitowoc Cranes is expanding its high-level customer support in India with a new contact centre at the company?s facility in Pune. Customers simply call a toll-free number (000 800 852 1345) to get instant access to the centre, which is also connected to Manitowoc?s international telephone network.

New Mobile Truck Crane

Manitowoc has introduced Dongyue brand in India with the GT25-5A crane.

Manitowoc Crane Care differentiates us from other companies

?Safety is a high priority for Manitowoc in everything we do, from manufacturing our cranes through to delivery to customers, says Raman Joshi, Managing Director, Manitowoc Cranes in an exculsive interview with Equipment India.

A Steady Crawl

It?s the dark horse segment. Consider the figures: the crawler crane market constitutes just three per cent of the total mobile cranes sales in India whereas the pick-n-carry cranes control the major chunk, 93 per cent of the total sales.

Manitowoc at BC India

The inaugural BC India tradeshow will see Manitowoc cranes from its mobile and tower crane brands, together with interactive displays and information on its range of products and services.

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