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L&T-Komatsu Unveil Mini Hydraulic Excavator

A cost-efficient and sustainable solution for the construction industry

Hitachi and Dimaag to Introduce 1.7-Tonne Electric Excavator

Hitachi has partnered with Dimaag, a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of off-road EV solutions, to jointly introduce a 1.7-ton electric excavator

Truck Rentals Rise in July

Used commercial vehicles showed a healthy YoY growth across all weight categories

Focus on Infra, Skilling

Experts agree that Budget 2024 aims for more inclusive growth, focusing on job formalisation, agricultural productivity, and MSME support

AMM boosts efficiency with new Liebherr PR 776 crawler dozers

Spanish construction company AMM invests in Liebherr Crawler Dozers

CNH India marks production milestone: 700,000 tractors in Greater Noida

The plant produces approximately 2,000 tractor variants, ranging from 35 to 120 Hp

Enhancing Efficiency and Safety

Telehandlers have emerged as indispensable equipment in India’s burgeoning infrastructure and industrial sectors, offering versatility, efficiency, and safety in material handling operations.

Bridgestone India employees participate in sustainability campaign

They organised a 3-day campaign engaging employees at its Pune and Indore plants.

Nayara Energy investing Rs 70 mn in ethanol expansion

Nayara Energy, a prominent player in the Indian energy sector, is embarking on a significant expansion journey with plans to establish two new ethanol plants at an investment of Rs 70 million.

Driving Innovation

OTR tyre innovation is transforming India’s mining and construction industries.

The growth trend of radial tyres in OTR has been steadily rising

BKT Tires is one of the leading manufacturers in the off-highway tyre market, specialising in the manufacture of tyres for agricultural, industrial and OTR vehicles. Ashok P Chhajer, Sr. General Manager – OE Sales, (Domestic), Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the key challenges and opportunities in the market

CNH expands India Technology Center

CNH, a global leader in agricultural and construction solutions, announced the addition of a cutting-edge Multi-Vehicle Simulator (MVS) at the company’s India Technology Center (ITC).

Gerrit Marx is new CEO of CNH

CNH Industrial N.V. announces the appointment of Gerrit Marx to the role of CEO effective July 1, 2024.

Power Under Pressure

Hydraulic hoses are the lifelines of construction equipment, powering machines to move earth, lift loads, and shape our urban landscapes.

Gerrit Marx is new CEO of CNH

Marx returns to CNH from Iveco Group, succeeding Scott W. Wine

CNH expands India Technology Center

This is the first-of-its-kind simulator technology in the off-highway vehicle segment in India

Electronics will play a crucial role in advancing hydraulic systems.”

Bharat Bhushan, Director, Sales, Danfoss Power Solutions India, speaks on the adoption of hydraulic motor technology that is evolving in the construction sector.

New Holland launches Project Saksham to provide skill development for youth

The CSR project aims to train 400+ youth to address the requirement of sales personnel

India is a critical market for Cummins

Antonio Leitao, Vice President – Off Highway, Engine Business & Europe ABO Leader, Cummins Belgium, speaks on the company’s product lineup and the salient features of these engines.

CNH celebrates 25 years of New Holland in India

The brand has been at the forefront of introducing cutting-edge technological advancements

Beyond the Dust

The market for construction equipment filters is influenced by global economic conditions, as construction activity often correlates with economic growth.

India is a critical market for Cummins

Antonio Leitao, Vice President – Off Highway, Engine Business & Europe ABO Leader, Cummins Belgium

Cientra, Invas join hands to build groundbreaking 5G IoT solutions

Collaboration addresses the challenges of security and identity faced by IoT companies

Driving Dynamics

Hydraulic motors are integral to the driving dynamics of construction equipment, providing the necessary power, precision, and control for a wide range of applications.

Bridgestone’s Pune plant is verified carbon neutral

Bridgestone India’s plant at Chakan in Pune district has been verified as being carbon neutral for the year 2022.

JCB expands beyond construction

JCB says it has successfully installed one of its hydrogen engines into a Mercedes Sprinter van, extending its sustainable energy technology into the commercial vehicle sector.

Bridgestone’s Pune plant is verified carbon neutral

Audited and verified as carbon neutral by LRQA

Hy-Brid Lifts announces strategic partnership with ASKO

Hy-Brid Lifts is a brand of Custom Equipment LLC

Building the Future

The market for wheel loaders is seeing fresh traction due to the buoyancy in road construction activities. Fresh off take of coal due to a surge in thermal power production is adding to the demand.

Zinc: Securing a Sustainable Future for Mining Industry

The steel used for the coaches of the Vande Bharat trains has been fortified with zinc.

We are enhancing business competencies for green bio-carbon material development

Vidyadhar Limaye, President – Business Head (Polymer), Varroc Engineering, speaks on the current status and recent developments of company’s polymer business.

Escorts Kubota contemplates sale of railway equipment division

During 1Q, Escorts Kubota navigated a decline in tractor sales

Data exchange with B&R Automation PC Mobile 3100

It can collect large amounts of data from multiple equipment.

Caterpillar: In step with India’s progress since 1930

Caterpillar has actively participated in diverse infrastructure and construction projects in India, bolstering the country’s development in infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors.

CNH pledges to empower Indian young people

CNH Industrial, a global leader in agricultural and construction equipment, reaffirms its commitment to prioritise skill development and education as key drivers for sustainable growth on Youth Skills Day (July 15th).

Connecting Machinery with Efficiency

Essential for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of construction machinery like excavators, loaders, bulldozers, cranes, etc., hydraulic hoses play a crucial role in various equipment.

Data exchange with B&R Automation PC Mobile 3100

Nowadays, self-driving machines are playing a major role in boosting agricultural productivity.

CNH pledges to empower Indian young people

The company has introduced comprehensive training programmes

India to close 30 coal mines over next three to four years

India's coal secretary Amrit Lal Meena has said that around 30 coal mines will close over the next three to four years.

CASE CE commemorates its skill development initiatives

CASE Construction Equipment, a 180-year-old global brand under the CNH Industrial umbrella, commemorates its various skill development initiatives at the CASE Skill Development Centre in Pithampur.

Fuelling the future

Backhoe loader manufacturers are developing hybrid or fully electric backhoe loaders, which significantly reduce or eliminate fuel consumption and emissions.

Gmmco: A one-stop solution provider

Customers look to Gmmco to offer complete solutions be it new equipment, used equipment, rental, buyback, tailor-made product support solutions, etc.

CASE Construction Equipment commemorates its skill development initiatives

The brand reaffirms its commitment towards guiding and providing employability skills to aspiring youth through vocational training as a part of their conscientious CSR efforts in the country.

New mining machinery are driving demand for all-steel radial tyres

Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the factors that are driving the Indian OTR tyre market, and the recent innovations in tyre design and making in construction vehicles.

Powering Machines

Automation and industrialisation are major drivers of demand for hydraulic motors in India.

JCB unveils hydrogen engine

JCB publicly unveiled its new port fuel injected, 4.8L inline-four hydrogen combustion engine (448 ABH2)—the company’s zero-carbon emissions solution for construction and agricultural equipment—at the Conexpo 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE).

TVS Eurogrip exhibits off-highway tyre range

TVS Eurogrip, one of the fastest-growing global brands in powered two-wheeler and three-wheeler tyres, and off-highway tyres, participated in ConExpo.

The Future of Construction on Display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2023

Taking the industry to the next level, breaking show records.

Entering an era of transformation

Off-the-road tyre manufacturers and suppliers are facing brand-new difficulties as a result of technological advancements and evolving end-user needs that are pushing the market into uncharted terrain.

Perkins launches new power solution capabilities

At ConExpo, Perkins demonstrated smarter ways customers can cut development time and costs, spotlighting its next-generation integrated powertrain programme.

Technology drives John Deere’s 25-year success in India

Over its 25 years, John Deere has shown significant commitment to investment in manufacturing and product development in India

10 T Carer Electric forklifts added by ABP Humber

As part of investment in decarbonisation of port operation equipment

TVS Eurogrip exhibits off-highway tyre range at CONEXPO

The New range of Construction products are the highlights of the display.

New C13D Engine for Off-Highway Equipment unveiled by Caterpillar

Designed for best-in-class power density, torque, and fuel efficiency

CNH Industrial maintains record sales pace in rough economy

Driven by higher volumes in South America and despite challenges with higher freight and raw materials costs, sales for construction and agricultural equipment manufacturer CNH Industrial increased year-over-year in 2022 by 21 per cent to $21.5 billion.

An Upward Trend for CE Industry

Off-Highway Research forecasts the market to grow by 9 per cent to 89,350 units in 2023 but predicts it to fall 7 per cent to 83,350 units in 2024 (the general election is scheduled that year).

In India, there is a need for 1 MT of ammonium nitrate

Vivek Misra, Associate Vice President, Business Excellence and Transformation, Smartchem Technologies, speaks on the various challenges faced by the company.

We are launching new ‘Made for India’ tyres

Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, Balkrishna Industries, speaks on the key products on display during bauma CONEXPO.

Narinder Mittal appointed as Country Manager & MD of CNH India & SAARC

CNH Industrial India announces that Narinder Mittal has been appointed as the Country Manager & Managing Director of CNH Industrial (India) and will lead its Indian and SAARC’s Agriculture business. The appointment is effective January 1, 2023.

Titan Machinery announces acquisition of Idaho dealerships

Titan Machinery, a leading network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores, today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the Idaho dealership assets of Pioneer Farm Equipment Co. (“Pioneer”).

Narinder Mittal appointed as Country Manager & MD of CNH Industrial India & SAARC

Narinder succeeds Raunak Varma, who has been with CNH Industrial for over two decades.

Improving efficiency

Hydraulic motors are among the most commonly used motors across a wide range of industries.

The simulation factory answers heavy equipment variability

As heavy equipment engineers face countless obstacles due to the many different machine usages and configurations, Simcenter System Analyst software allows manufacturers to leverage the value of existing models by providing an easy-to-use, deskilled simulation platform for performing trade-off and optimisation studies.

The market is shifting towards bigger vehicles in the tipper segment

We have a total of five manufacturing plants in India, of which four are located in North India and one in South India

Escorts is now Escorts Kubota

Escorts and Kubota Corporation, Japan have decided to strengthen their partnership aligned to their vision of global leadership in farm mechanisation and spreading farming prosperity.

Deere, Wacker Neuson Ink Deal for Compact Excavators in North America

John Deere has announced a collaborative supply agreement with Wacker Neuson to produce and distribute compact excavators for the North American market.

Escorts Limited is now Escorts Kubota

Escorts and Kubota Corporation, Japan have decided to strengthen their partnership aligned to their vision of global leadership in farm mechanization and spreading farming prosperity.

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

Our focus is on digitisation

Axle Shaft India is one of the leading manufacturers, suppliers, and exporters of a wide range of industrial products. The vast product line of the company is inclusive of chisel lock pins, excavator pins, rock breaker chisels, through bolts, agricultural shafts, excavator bushes, spline shafts and automotive axle shafts.

We plan to double our production capacity

ACE, one of the largest construction equipment players in the mobile and tower crane segments in India, showcased its upgraded and new backhoe loader models in different engine horsepower categories at Excon along with award-winning products like a special crane for piling, 360-degree slew pick-n-carry crane, and manlift crane.

BKT’s cutting-edge masterpieces for mining

BKT showcased its finest tyres for construction and earthmoving equipment namely the E4 EARTHMAX SR468 TL and L5 EARTHMAX SR53 TL. Along with the newly introduced rubber tracks for the compact track loaders.

Gmmco: A one-stop solution provider

Established in 1967, Gmmco is part of the $2.8 billion diversified CK Birla Group. Gmmco is a priority Caterpillar dealer for south, central and western India selling mining, construction and energy equipment to customers including CIL, SCCL, and other state-owned enterprises. Gmmco offers a one-stop solution shop for all industrial requirements.

Gmmco: A one-stop solution provider

Gmmco, a part of the $2.8 billion diversified CK Birla Group, has a wide portfolio of construction equipment, including excavators, loaders, motor graders and off-highway trucks. Proven technological leadership, superior build quality, optimum costs and an efficient service network make Caterpillar equipment stand apart from competitors.

Opportunities for 45t class excavators are immense

Rahul Shorey National Head – Construction, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company.

Bringing biodiesel on the market

Fuel costs and India’s reliance on foreign fuel sources are a constant concern for many construction owners whose businesses are heavily dependent on machinery that requires diesel. Many alternate energy sources have been discussed, researched, and used in the past but, for equipment, the primary form of alternate fuel has become biodiesel.

Infra growth to boost filter demand

The Indian filtration equipment market is expected to grow at a steady pace despite tough market conditions.

Electric mobility is the segment we focus on most

Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.

Use of automation in road construction may increase

Share insights on technological up-gradation that has happened recently or might happen in near future in the construction and engineering business.

Kohler Engines approves use of HVO for diesel engines

Kohler Engines said it will be using hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) in all its diesel engines.

There is an increase in demand for underground equipment

Sandeep Mathur, Brand Leader, New Holland CASE Construction Equipment, shares light on technological upgradation happened recently.

Increasing Productivity

The global hydraulic motors market is expected to witness a CAGR of over 4.5 per cent, during the forecast period, 2020-2025.

On the Move!

The market for mobile cranes is on the move driven by low-rise residential, commercial, and industrial building construction activity in urban areas.

BKT to focus on mining products at excon

BKT, the Indian multinational group and a global player in the off-highway tyre market, is all set to cross a billion dollars this year with India contributing 20 per cent and exports of 80 per cent.

BKT expands production in India

To meet the growing demand for its agricultural tires, BKT Tires has announced the expansion of production capacity at its Bhuj plant in the state of Gujarat, India.

Kohler Engines approves use of HVO for diesel engines

Kohler Engines said it will be using hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) in all its diesel engines.

CCI approves Kubota Corporation's acquisition of equity in Escorts

The Competition Commission of India (CCI), the fair-trade regulator, approved Kubota Corporation's acquisition of certain additional equity in Escorts Limited.

The all-rounder

The skid-steer loader can perform numerous functions with aplomb. These mini versatile machines are used in various industries – from mining to agriculture.

CCI approves Kubota Corporation's acquisition of equity in Escorts

The Competition Commission of India (CCI), the fair trade regulator, approved Kubota Corporation's acquisition of certain additional equity in Escorts.

Bio Diesel Summit

Hosted by ICEMA, the Bio Diesel Summit, which was held virtually on January 24-25, 2022, stressed on substituting diesel with alternative fuels.

One of the major demand drivers is increase in demand for underground mining equipment

With the mining sector being one of the core industries of the economy, it has witnessed year-to-year growth. In terms of trends, there were positive signs in the manufacturing and mining activity that recorded a higher relative growth performance last year.

We are trying to scan India For our global model

Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.

OTR tyre market has bright prospect

India OTR tyre market stood at 11.2 million units in 2021 and forecasted to reach 15 million units by 2023. The market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 9.05 per cent in volume terms.

BSIV emission norms for construction and agricultural equipment

In this article, Praveen Waychal brings the insight on the climate change, its impact on India and efforts towards greener technologies.

Kubota increases its stake in Escorts

Escorts and Kubota, a global leader in tractor and machinery, have decided to strengthen their partnership in pursuit of their vision of global leadership in Agri Machinery.

Hatgine of Ifm: Covid-19 has expedited transition to automated systems

Amit Hatgine, Manager-System Business, Ifm electronic, on automation and control solutions offered by the company for construction equipment.

Kubota increases its stake in Escorts

This partnership with Kubota will enable Escorts to have access to global best practices and state of the art research & development facilities.

BKT inaugurates its new production plant in Waluj

Trial production has started at BKT's new state-of the-art site in Waluj, Maharashtra. Result of a $ 56 million investment, its annual production capacity is around 30,000 MT of Off-Highway tyres.

7th India Construction Festival

Organised by the FIRST Construction Council in Mumbai on October 22, the event successfully brought together the who’s who of the infrastructure and construction industry.

Growing at a steady pace

The Indian filtration equipment market is expected to grow at a steady pace despite tough market conditions

Escorts announces strategic organisational changes

Escorts, an Indian firm manufacturing agricultural tractors and construction equipment, has announced a leadership transition, comprising the elevation of Bharat Madan as President Finance, Group Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Head.

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