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CNH Industrial takes controlling stake in Bennamann
This move boosts CNH's leading position and portfolio in alternative fuels for the agriculture industry.
Liebherr to showcase 30 exhibits from 7 categories at Conexpo 2023
Liebherr exhibits at Conexpo 2023 from March 14-18 offer visitors the unique opportunity to discover the latest developments from the areas of construction machines, cranes, material handling technology and components.
Liebherr to showcase 30 exhibits from 7 categories at Conexpo 2023
Liebherr construction machines on the outdoor grounds at booth F9253, Liebherr components at booth S80821 in the South Hall
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.
Siemens’ new micro servo-drive system for extra-low-voltage manufacturing applications
Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the extra-low-voltage range for 24 to 48-V EC motors with its new SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE.
CNH Construction division posts best first quarter in a decade
CNH Industrial’s construction equipment division reported its most profitable first quarter in over a decade
Hyderabad to have India’s longest highway tunnel road soon
Hyderabad will have the country’s longest highway road tunnel, stretching approximately 10 km from Jubilee Hills Road 45 Junction to Banjara Hills Road 12 Junction.
AJAX Engineering plays an important role in building modern India by truly being an Atmanirbhar Bharat company.
“With our indigenously manufactured product portfolio and engineering expertise, we are playing an important role in building modern India by catering to the Indian as well as the global market requirements. We are positive that this investment will further strengthen the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative and create employment opportunities in the country.” Mr. Jagadish Bhat, MD & CEO, AJAX Engineering.
AJAX plays an important role in building modern India
With our indigenously manufactured product portfolio and engineering expertise, we are playing an important role in building modern India by catering to the Indian as well as the global market requirements.
Potain cranes conquer jobsite with footprint restrictions at downtown Phoenix development
An MD 485 top-slewing crane and an Igo T 85 A self-erecting crane were strategically positioned to reach the full Haverly Apartments jobsite.
B&R introduces high-end PC for mobile machinery
Tractors and implements can optimise harvesting efficiency, for example, by exchanging information such as speed and load capacity.
Best rugged smart phones for construction field workers
The majority of the industry’s 7.5 million workers spend a considerable amount of time in the field, often facing the elements, many working at heights and without access to a traditional power source.
Potain tower cranes deliver versatile performance to construction projects in China
Potain top-slewing cranes are helping to build a real estate development in Xiangshan and a chemical plant in Zhenhai
Repairing at 1000 m: The perils of bridge work
Bridges form an essential part of modern day economic and transportation systems. They can be used to connect islands that can span several kilometres into deep seas, connect stretches of separated lands - as well as joining cities, separated by lakes and rivers.
More torque in less space
The new PULSEO scissors from Haulotte revolutionise the aerial access industry.
Wirtgen Group machines lead to motorway rehabilitation in record time
Contractor Johann Bunte Bauunternehmung showed how to rehabilitate the surface and binder courses of a section of a motorway successfully in an incredibly short time.
Potain tower cranes building Birmingham’s tallest office building
Two Potain MR 295 luffing jib cranes are helping to build a Grade A office building in 103 Colmore Row in Birmingham
Indian CE Market Overview
In spite of the short-term ups and downs in the market volumes, the construction equipment (CE) industry is expected to touch close to the volume of 140,000 units by 2024-25.
Remote-operated high-speed doors and rolling shutters are emerging trends
Incorporated in 1996, Gandhi Automations has excelled in manufacturing, exporting, distributing and installing entrance automation systems and loading bay equipment that are hassle-free and easy to operate.
Brokk relocates Stanhope facility
Brokk, the world?s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, recently opened the doors to their relocated Stanhope, New Jersey, distribution and service facility.
Delhi airport starts Rs 98 bn expansion
Delhi airport will spend Rs 98 billion till June 2022 for the expansion of the existing infrastructure.
Axalta Launches Duxone Colour Retrieval Site in India
Axalta, a leader in full digital colour management for refinishers has launched Duxone colour retrieval website, a website where painters can directly log in and source the information about a particular shade/colour as per the type and make of a particular vehicle.
Bigger Digger
Optimum utilisation of excavators is of utmost importance for the economic operation of the machine. All hydraulic excavator OEMs have introduced matching technologies for the optimum performance of their machines.
Altec and Mtandt host India's first live line symposium
Altec and Mtandt hosted India?s first live line symposium at Pragati Maidan.
Yanmar launches midi-excavator for urban applications
Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe has introduced its new ViO82 midi-excavator, said to be especially suitable for tight urban jobsites.
Volvo CE demonstrates infrastructure strength in Jakarta
During the AABI asphalt and cement association event in Indonesia, Volvo CE showcased its P6820C ABG tracked paver and SD110 soil compactor.
Shriram Automall opens 76th facility in Shimoga
Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL), India?s largest service provider for exchange of pre-owned vehicles and equipment, inaugurated its 76th automall facility in Shimoga
Hydraulic Hose and Fittings
Hydraulic systems are widely used in off-highway equipment when heavy force or torque is involved, such as lifting loads of several tonnes, crushing or pressing strong materials like rock and solid metals, and digging, lifting, and moving large amounts of earth.
Crushing basalt in Djibouti
Djibouti is located at the junction of the three rifts - the East African, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea rifts. It plays a crucial role for import and export, representing a major gateway connection.
Reliance Infra bags Mumbai Metro contract
Reliance Infrastructure EPC has secured a contract worth Rs 1,584 crore from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for the construction of Mumbai Metro Line-4.
Equipment finance sector to grow at 19 per cent CAGR
We are the leading financiers in the construction, mining, and allied equipment (CME) sector in India for fiscal 2017 (Source: Feedback Analysis). This sector primarily consists of equipment used for earthmoving and mining, concreting, road building, material handling, material processing and allied activities.
Gemini holds AWP event
Gemini recently organised a specially curated event ?The AWP Junction? aimed at sharing its products and services with the rapidly growing aerial work platform (AWP) market of India.
Avvashya CCI Logistics starts operations at Bhiwandi warehouse
Avvashya CCI Logistics (ACCI), a subsidiary company of Allcargo Logistics Ltd, started operations at its new warehouse in Bhiwandi. The state-of-the-art warehouse is located at the Renaissance Logistics Park, WB-09 Bhiwandi. A part of the warehouse, up to 2500 pallet position, is dedicated for Clariant, a multinational specialty chemicals company and rest for other customers.
The risk with vertical axes
Safety of people and machinery is a constant challenge, particularly with applications that involve loads transported and positioned vertically.
Shriram Automall opens new facility in Ratnagiri
Shriram Automall India Ltd (SAMIL) inaugurated its 69th automall facility in Ratnagiri. This is the seventh facility in the Mumbai Zone of the company and is in line with the aggressive expansion plans of the company.
Equipment India awards & ceo forum 2017
It was 6.15 p.m. with 15 minutes more to go for the mega event of the infrastructure equipment industry. Meanwhile, the Viceroy Hall at the heritage Claridges Hotel located in New Delhi's famed Lutyen's Zone was already filled to capacity.
Contact Alarm System
Introducing the first in the next generation of innovative accessories, the new Genie? Lift Guard? contact alarm system offers a contemporary accessory that can, in some circumstances, provide additional operator protection.
Global industry gathering place
Hundreds of industry meetings, including annual conventions of eight industry associations, were held in conjunction with the shows in recognition of their reputation as an industry gathering place.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017
The five-day international exhibition on construction industry held in Las Vegas during March 7-11, 2017 recorded around 128,000 attendees, including around 26,000 international attendees.
Green, Greener, Greenest
At a time when the government is focusing on the next level of emission compliance in on-road and off-road vehicles, EQUIPMENT INDIA explores how the market is getting ready to comply with the latest norms.
Rugged Engineered Solutions
Mobile equipment applications require solutions far more rugged and robust than a typical automation application.
Shriram Automall inaugurates new facility in Saharanpur
Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) inaugurated its 64th automall facility in Saharanpur. This is the 19th facility in the North Zone and is in line with the aggressive expansion plans of the company.
Shriram Automall inaugurates new facility in Saharanpur
Shriram Automall India (SAMIL) inaugurated its 64th automall facility in Saharanpur. This is the 19th facility in the North Zone and is in line with the aggressive expansion plans of the company.
Working at Mega Bridge Project
The Queensferry Crossing in the east of Scotland is a construction project of great importance for the Scottish traffic planning. For the work in high altitudes also equipment from Wacker Neuson is used.
CE Concepts will Change the Way
Volvo CE unveiled prototypes of furistic concepts, at the recently held Xploration Forum in Sweden to drive sustainability and change in industry.Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) showcased a range of futuristic concepts and innovations during the impressive Xploration Forum organised at their Customer
TWS Launches Terex AggreScalp
The Terex AggreScalp is a versatile, high performance heavy duty electric screening machine. At the recent Hillhead Show, Buxton, UK, Terex Washing Systems (TWS) showcased the world premiere of the Terex
Ramirent expands Skanska Maskin agreement
Finnish rental company Ramirent has expanded its equipment supply agreement with contractor Skanska Maskin in Sweden.
Making CE Amphibious
It is a never-ending quest in this era, where customer is always looking for an enhanced safety, efficiency, and a more comprehensive product all the time.
BWSL: A Triumph of Precision Engineering
Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) is the first-of-its-kind civil engineering marvel on Mumbai?s coastline. With its cable-stayed towers soaring gracefully skywards, the sea link is a reflection of the modern infrastructure that Mumbai added in its progress towards becoming a world-class city.
Govt to spend Rs 2 lakh crore on Maharashtra road projects
A total of Rs 2 lakh crore will be spent on expanding as well as building new roads in Maharashtra in the next five years, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said. Gadkari performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the four-laning of Kashedi-Parshuram Ghat section of the NH-66 near Hatkhamba junction
Machine Control Technologies
With the demand evolving for better work and more efficiency in the wake of tighter timelines in infra projects, the scope for machine control technologies is immense. Delays and cost overruns are the major challenges most of the infrastructure projects facing today. There are many factors that contribute to the delay of a project.
Volvo CE compaction unit for Indonesia market
Volvo CE has introduced its SD110B new single drum compactor at Konstruksi Indonesia 2015.
Gammon India bags Goa project
Gammon India has bagged a road project worth Rs 397 crore from the Goa government. Construction, operation and maintenance of balance work for four laning of the stretch of NH-17B from Varunapuri to Sada Junction from KM 13.100 to KM 18.300 and elevated road cum flyover.
Schwing Stetter?s Concrete Equipment at Metro Rail Projects
After the success of the Delhi Metro, 26 cities in the country are at various stages of planning and implementing metro rail. Indian cities are among the world?s fastest developing cities in terms of every aspect
A dynamic leader
Dinesh Patidar is the Chairman and Managing Director of Shakti Pumps Limited, a leading manufacturer of India?s first BEE 5-Star rated pumps. A commerce graduate from Indore, Patidar took over responsibilities of Shakti Pumps
Siemens and Festo win Optima as a pilot customer for innovative transport system
Optima consumer GmbH is the first pilot customer for the multi-carrier-system developed jointly by Siemens and Festo. This highly flexible transport system can be integrated precisely into existing intralogistics systems.
An emerging technocrat
Mich Kapp, Regional Sales Director, Verope India, has five years experience in the field of special wire ropes. He is a Bachelor of Commerce - Economics and International Trade.
Crushers and Screens from Terex Finlay
Terex Finlay has introduced three new products in the crushing and screening range. These include J-1175 dual power jaw crusher, C-1540 dual power cone crusher, and 693+ inclined screen incorporating innovative Spaleck screen box.
Powerscreen at Steinexpo
Powerscreen at Steinexpo, Germany, will demonstrate the capabilities of the latest in a series of new products in conjunction with local distributors C Christophel GmbH and Jurgen Kolsch GmbH.
UNACEA gets new President
Paolo Venturi (Ihimer) has been elected as the President of UNACEA, the Italian construction equipment association. Giampiero Biglia (CNH Industrial) and Davide Cipolla (Cifa) are the Vice Presidents.
Maximising Output
Several key trends are emerging in the asphalt/soil compaction market where performance and productivity remain key issues. The OEMs are keen to maximise output from their latest units in terms of improving machine performance, O&M cost and operator safety and comfort.
Maintenance-free Stee: Steel Spherical Bearings
Marc Demmler and Dr Frank Henninger elaborate on the novel, virtually maintenance-free steel/steel spherical plain bearings from SKF aimed at reducing total cost of ownership and creating a positive environmental impact.
Graziano Solutions for Agritech
Graziano Shifting Solutions enable increased fuel economy, comfort and long-term durability. The Graziano-Agritech partnership allows Agritech to compete in new, high-end markets for the first time.
Inspiring innovations
The third EIMA Agrimach India provided the major agriculture markets of India numerous opportunities to explore the latest solutions and technologies in the agri-equipment segment. A report.The third international exhibition and conference on agricultural machinery and equipment.
A Comprehensive Paving Solution
Volvo 6820, a mid-sized paver that?s ideal for medium- to large-scale jobs has a high paving output and is designed for paving all kinds of wearing, binder and base courses of large paving widths and course thickness.The newly launched Volvo 6820 paver provides a comprehensive paving solution for customers facing increasing demand for productivity and versatility in the road construction industry.
Powerscreens newly painted machines at bauma Africa
Powerscreen exhibited the Trakpactor 320 impact crusher, Warrior 2400 screen and Warrior 800 screen at the inaugural bauma Africa in conjunction with South African Distributor ELB Equipment in Johannesburg, South Africa
JCB Steps up Engine Strategy Development
JCB forges a partnership with the Kohler-Lombardini Group, a leading global manufacturer to produce engines for its compact equipment.JCB has gone from being a new entrant in engine manufacturing to an innovative global producer with the first JCB engine rolling off the production line in the UK in November 2004.
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.
Mangalore to get its 2nd major exit road at Rs 10.58 cr
Mangalore city's long awaited tryst with a second exit road is taking shape with Mangalore City Corporation floating tenders for developing Kulur Ferry Road, from Durga Mahal at Mannagudda to Kalikamba junction, at an estimated cost of Rs 10.58-crore. MCC intends to make the stretch a model road flush with all amenities to boast off. Plans are also afoot to develop the Mangaladevi-Subashnagar Road into a model road at a cost of Rs 4.5 crore.
Flyover planned at Rs 400 cr to link key roads in Chennai
In Chennai, the planned flyover connecting the Old Mahabalipuram Road and the East Coast Road is now a step closer to reality. The design of the flyover that would start near Tidel Park on OMR and land on ECR was given a go-ahead by a technical committee of the State highways Department that met a few days ago.The proposed flyover will begin just after the small bridge on the Buckingham Canal on West Avenue Road.
Thirumangalam flyover in Chennai to open in 3 months
In Chennai, completion of the Thirumangalam flyover is further delayed. It was to be opened by April, but now it has a new deadline for completion ? September. Work was delayed by land acquisition and lack of cooperation between government agencies. The flyover on Inner Ring Road will go over the junction of Anna Nagar 2nd Avenue and Mogappair Road, and will speed up travel for commuters from Koyambedu, Ambattur, Red Hills and Avadi.
Quality-oriented approach
Micro Edge Electronics is a channel partner of Tecsis, Germany, for their wide range of force/pressure sensors, load/strain monitoring, and overload protection for cranes.
Nashik's civic body to take up road works on its own
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has decided to take up the work on the first ring road under its jurisdiction. The civic body has decided to the start the process of inviting tenders on its own and the actual work is expected to begin after the monsoon. The project will be executed under the deferred payment scheme due to paucity of funds.
Kerala takes up major road projects for Kochi city
Kerala government has taken up four major road and building projects that would contribute to the development of Kochi city. Work on the projects were scheduled to begin on May 22. This will include the Rs 660-crore Seaport-Airport Road second phase development, four-laning of the present road; construction of the Roads and Bridges Development Corporation Kerala office and shopping mall and the construction of the first concrete road.
Golf course road widening destroys green cover
Golf Course Road in Gurgaon has been left uncared for by the authorities concerned. Over the months, it has completely lost its green cover, thanks to the multi-crore road widening project being executed with public-private partnership. A drive along this road between Cyber City up to Sector 55-56 roundabout reflects the apathy of the departments which did not even think twice to seek permission from Forest Department for such destruction of foliage.
Flyover planned to solve traffic jams in Kochi's Vyttila
To resolve traffic problems in Kochi's Vyttila area, the most crowded junction in Kerala, the district administration has come up with a novel idea of constructing portal frame structured flyovers. The major advantage of the portal frame structure is that it will be free of pillars in the middle of the road that will ensure free flow of traffic by incorporating loops and ramps for entering the flyover.
Pune's Mumbai-Blore h'way junction renamed as NDA Chowk
The junction that joins Mumbai-Bangalore National Highway and Pune-Paud Road in Pune area was renamed NDA Chowk on April 20. The name change ceremony took place at the junction in the presence of National Defence Academy (NDA) and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials. The junction also leads to a road to the NDA campus.
Kerala renovates 8 roads in Kozhikode
According to a press release, Kozhikode's eight renovated roads are ready to be thrown open to the public. The Pushpa Junction-Railway Station-Model School Road, Annie Hall Road, Pattalappalli Junction-Town Hall Road, Vaikom Muhammed Basheer Road, Sreekanteshwara Temple Road, Court Road, Cherootty Road and Silk Street-Corporation-Moonnalingal Road in the city have been renovated under the State government?s One-time Maintenance Project.
Six-lane for Edappally-Aroor NH key to ease traffic woes
In Kerala, widening of the Edappally-Aroor NH Bypass into six lane and subsequent development of the four major junctions in the stretch hold the key to smoothening traffic flow along the stretch.
Widening of roads begins in Arpora-Nagoa area in Goa
The Goa Public Works Department (PWD) has started work on the widening of roads in Arpora-Nagoa panchayat area. In the first phase, the road from the Arpora market junction to the Nagoa church is being widened.
MMRDA takes up road works on big scale in suburbs
The Rs 4,028-crore budget cleared by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on March 23 made it clear that the budget's thrust would be on road infrastructure development in the city's distant suburbs such as Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Kalyan-Dombivli.
Switching from conventional to microtunnelling
Prof. Niranjan Swarup discusses the impediments faced by urban local bodies, the reasons for selecting the microtunnelling technique, project related issues, learning from the situation, and proposed working methodology.
New boom raiser system
Manitowoc?s latest innovation to help customers get the most out of their investment is a Boom Raise System (BRS) for the 400 t (440 USt) Manitowoc 16000 wind attachment.
Powerscreen Launches Warrior 1400X
The Warrior 1400X now boasts improved mobility with a two-speed tracking system as standard.Powerscreen, one of the world?s leading providers of mobile crushing and screening equipment, launches the new Warrior 1400X screen.
Mid-sized Paver from Volvo
The versatile mid-sized Volvo P6820 paver is a comprehensive paving solution for customers facing increasing demand for productivity and versatility in the road construction industry.
Tunnel Specific Equipment
Tunnel specific equipment such as lifting and steel arch installation Equipment is built on a carrier especially designed for the rigors and demands of a modern tunnel environment.
Teamwork & inclusiveness
Richard Cotterell is the General Manager for Large Engines at Perkins, with responsibility for the product range from 9 to 64 litres. He is responsible for all aspects of product
Proportional Directional Valve SC18
Bucher Hydraulics has introduced a new all-purpose sectional valve, ideal for a wide variety of mobile applications.
Powerscreen in South Africa
Powerscreen, one of the world?s leading providers of mobile crushing, screening and washing equipment, recently hosted a World Dealer Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
Keep Equipment Moving with the Right Viscosity Modifiers
Modern lubricants rely on additives, viscosity modifiers (VMs), and the base oils working together to deliver the required performance over the life of the lubricant. Changing any part of the formulation without
Tackling a Hose Burst
Using a velocity fuse can be an insular approach to load-holding and load safety today. With the number of safety regulating bodies in equipment manufacturers ratcheting up, as well as end-users becoming more conscious about the
Mining Challenges
IME is a step by the Indian Government to infuse more funds, technology and managerial expertise in the mining sector as whole.There has been an overriding sense of urgency for mining industry to gravitate towards a new technology future where the focus is on system attributes of clean, continuous and smart technology.
Paving Solution
Volvo recently launched the Volvo P6820 paver in India, a comprehensive paving solution for customers facing increasing demand for productivity and versatility in the road construction industry.A mid-sized paver that is ideal for medium to large scale jobs, the P6820 has a high paving output and is designed for paving all kinds of wearing, binder and base courses.
Putzmeister Does the Job in Vienna Tunnel
A stationary concrete pump BSA 2109 H E (later a BSA 2107 SHP E) from Putzmeister pumped concrete via a delivery line that was permanently installed in the tunnel from above ground to the arch and base carriages, which were a maximum of approximately 1,400 m away.
Cost-effective Modular Coal Preparation Plants
The new concept in designing modular coal preparation plants offer the advantages of gradual build up on beneficiation capacity. As coal mining projects have long gestation period of around seven to eight years for underground mines and four to five years for open cast mines to reach peak production.
Astec in action
Astec, in conjunction with Talley Construction Co, paved a three-acre lot with pervious pavement.The paving was an opportunity to showcase an innovative technology for achieving pervious pavement.
Liebherrr at Ahmedabad Site
Ahmedabad-based contractor PSP Projects is using a Liebherr 71 EC-B 5 FR.tronic Flat-Top crane to build a 19-storey private hospital in Gujarat. Indian contractor PSP Projects has purchased a Liebherr 71 EC-B 5 FR.tronic flat-top crane for use in constructing a 19-storey private hospital in Ahmedabad,
Maintenance of Tapered Bearings
Bearings increase efficiency of equipment by reducing friction to deliver higher performance. The useful life of any bearing depends to a great extent in the care and maintenance it receives,writes Brian Strunck.Bearings are vital components in major industrial equipment.
An introduction to the AP/APM212 family
Gearpumps are widely used in modern hydraulic systems thanks to their high performance, long service life, and lowpurchase and maintenance costs.