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Powering Continued Global Growth

A new addition to their wheeled excavator lineup, the 10-tonne EW100, utilises both the 2.8 and 3.6-litre Perkins engines to achieve the power and ability of a 14-tonne machine.

Taking Concrete Measures

One of India’s leading construction equipment manufacturers deploys ELGi air compressors to improve energy efficiency and reliability.

JCB returns to US paving with 2 tandem-drum compactors

JCB has announced its return to the North American paving market by introducing two new tandem-drum compactors.

Liebherr launches new app: MyAssistant for Earthmoving

Liebherr has developed MyAssistant for Earthmoving, a new app that will provide significant support for construction machinery operators in their daily work.

Liebherr presents new app: MyAssistant for Earthmoving

New smartphone app for Liebherr earthmoving and material handling machines

We offer custom-designed products for all process requirements

Abhishek Bohra, Partner, Bohmen Industries

BPE inks 3 major int’l collaborations 

BPE inks three major joint ventures, to become a major player in the S.E Asia

BPE collaborates with China and Vietnam for int’l projects

BPE collaborates with China and Vietnam for international projects

Our company is focused on digital transformation

Ammann ELBA batching plants are designed taking into consideration the minutest details,” says Anand Sundaresan, Managing Director, Ammann India, while speaking on the safety features incorporated in their range of concrete equipment.

Astec's Versatile Compact Cold Planer, the RX-405

A longtime producer of half-lane and full-lane cold planers, Astec has entered a new class size with its RX-405 cold planer, delivering milling widths of 2 to 5 feet.

First Short Tail-Swing Excavator in 5T Class from Takeuchi

Takeuchi has launched its first short tail swing excavator in the 5-tonne size class with the new TB350R.

Caterpillar unveils Cat Compact ESS mobile energy storage system

Caterpillar Inc. announced the introduction of Cat® Compact ESS, a new mobile battery energy storage system that supplements traditional mobile power solutions to reduce noise and enable the deployment of renewable energy sources

Hitachi displays completely redesigned next-generation wheel loaders

The loaders feature a unique payload weighing system

Caterpillar unveils Cat Compact ESS mobile energy storage at CONEXPO

The system supplements traditional mobile power solutions to reduce noise and enable the deployment of renewable energy sources.

Takeuchi Launches its First Short Tail

Takeuchi Launches its First Short Tail-Swing Excavator in 5-Ton Class

Doosan’s first “smart excavator” – DX225LC-7X

Doosan Infracore North America has added an electronically-controlled excavator model with machine-assisted technologies to its next generation of crawler excavators in the United States.

Doosan launches three Dash-7 wheel loaders for US

Doosan Group has launched the latest new models in bucket sizes from 2.6 cubic yards on the DL200-7 to 3.3 cubic yards on the DL250-7.

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.

Hyundai CE launches EU Stage V 13-15 tonne A-Series excavators

Hyundai Construction Equipment is launching three EU Stage V compliant A-Series crawler excavators in the popular 13-15 tonne sector, delivering new levels of performance, efficiency and productivity for rental companies and contractors.

Demand for higher tonnage cranes is likely to grow

With the government’s heavy investment on infrastructure development, the mobile crane market in India is showing gradual signs of improvement, which was impacted by the pandemic.

There is upsurge in demand for medium & high-capacity cranes”

The medium and heavy-duty mobile cranes market is progressing largely in India due to the growth in the construction industry of the country.

Two new local zero emission excavators from Liebherr

The R 976-E electric crawler excavator, along with the R 980 SME-E, replaces the ER 974 B for mine and quarry extraction.

John Deere E Ii Articulated Dump Truck

Brant cites the three operating modes of Deere’s new 410E-II and 460E-II artics as an example of ways the company is assisting operators with advanced technology

Volvo CE launches new compact excavator in Indonesia

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced the launch of the Tier 3 EC55D compact excavator in Indonesia with offset boom, which is ideal for general construction.

We expect a growth of 15-20 per cent after the market opens up

The foundation equipment market is driven by vibratory hammers and RCDs besides piling rigs. Surajit Mukherjee, Managing Director, Suretech Infrastructure, shares more on the market trends.

Fully Integrated Machine-centric Robotics Solution

ABB robots will be integrated into B&R's automation portfolio in the first fully integrated machine-centric robotics solution introduced jointly by ABB and B&R.

Mahindra displays BLAZO X tipper range

Mahindra Truck and Bus displayed its range of tippers at the Excon 2019. These tippers are best suited for construction related applications.

Towering opportunities

Choosing a tower crane is increasingly about safety and productivity features, as customers seek to lift more with less power, upgrade to a higher capacity economically, and safely use multiple cranes at space-constrained project sites.

Skid-steer Loaders in Rural Road Construction

With the help of various attachments, Bobcat Skid-steer loaders provide cost-effective solution in rural road construction.

Mahindra launches FURIO truck

Mahindra's Truck and Bus Division (MTB) announced the commercial launch of the FURIO, its brand-new range of intermediate commercial vehicles (ICVs) with an unprecedented guarantee of "More Profit or Truck Back".

Mahindra launches FURIO truck

Mahindra?s Truck and Bus Division (MTB) announced the commercial launch of the FURIO, its brand-new range of intermediate commercial vehicles (ICVs) with a guarantee of ?More Profit or Truck Back?.

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.

Mahindra unveils new ICV range

Mahindra's Truck and Bus Division (MTBD) unveiled the FURIO, its brand new range of Intermediate Commercial Vehicles (ICVs). FURIO marks the company's entry into the ICV segment and is set to make Mahindra a full range commercial vehicle player.

Vertical Growth

Tower crane market is now on revival path, which was going through a lull period till recently. Going forward, a steady growth of real estate market could see a further momentum in tower cranes.

Mahindra unveils new ICV range

Mahindra?s Truck and Bus Division (MTBD) unveiled the FURIO, its brand new range of Intermediate Commercial Vehicles (ICVs). FURIO marks the company?s entry into the ICV segment and is set to make Mahindra a full range commercial vehicle player.

On Strong Foundation

Foundation equipment segment is back on action with a lot of equipment busy at various project sites across the country. The trend is expected to continue for the next few years.

Schmersal India opens IT centre in Pune

Manufacturer of electromechanical safety and lift switchgear and systems, Schmersal India, a subsidiary of The Schmersal Group, Germany, inaugurated its first global support IT centre in Pune.

New mini air hoist

J D Neuhaus will be showcasing their new air hoists, the Mini series, at the 2018 CeMAT exhibition, taking place on 23-27 April in Hannover, Germany. On display in hall 24, booth A54 throughout the show will be a Mini 500 hoist, just one of the models in the new range.

Infrastructure development continues to be key

In terms of demand volume, 2017 will be the peak year in India. The total market demand is high this year. We will cross more than 2,000 machine sales this year for the first time.

Loads of opportunities

Mining and construction activities are on a growth path in the country. New projects (big and small), demolition of old structures to reconstruct new ones and transportation of materials at construction sites, all these make the role of tipper trucks important these days.

The big movers

Being the major equipment class in the infrastructure development activities, Earthmoving equipment sees further demand growth in future owing to an anticipated growth in construction activities.

Cost-efficient logistics drives

In plants with many drive units, the total cost of ownership (TCO) can be reduced by up to 70 per cent through intelligent management of variants. Therefore, Nord Drivesystems has established three preferred sizes for efficient variable-frequency drives in material handling and conveyor applications.

Conveyor systems are lifeline to mining industry

Major types of conveyors used in mining include mobile/shiftable conveyors, overland belt conveyor, overland pipe conveyor, apron conveyor, reclaim feeders and sandwich belt high angle conveyor and pony belt conveyor for underground mining.

Safe lifting solutions

A global leader in the manufacture of high-technology PET container production machinery, ASB International Pvt Ltd, is equipping its major export-oriented plant near Mumbai with some of Konecranes' most advanced lifting technologies to enhance its quality, safety and cost-efficiency.

Leader in Vertical Reach Equipment

Considering a major shift from conventional and unsafe builder hoists to safer and reliable hoists, Spartan has been at the forefront to ban the unsafe builder hoists from the beginning.

Liebherr mobile crane assembles concrete mixing plant

ESB Kranverleih Transport und Hebetechnik GmbH based in Mittelbiberach in Upper Swabia, assembled a Liebherr concrete mixing plant using Liebherr mobile cranes. The Betomix 2.5 RIM plant with a mixer size of 2.5 cu m was assembled in a gravel plant just a few kilometres from the Liebherr concrete technology production works in Bad Schussenried.

Excavators Excel

Driven by the infrastructure development activities in the country, hydraulic excavators recorded a sharp growth in 2016 compared to the previous year. The positive trend is continuing this year also with a 26 per cent growth in the first four months.

Schmersal celebrates 10 years of presence in India

Schmersal India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of the Schmersal Group, is celebrating 10 years of existence this year. The company was founded in 2007 as a sales organisation in order to participate in the growing Indian market for machine safety. In 2012, the cornerstone for a production factory was laid in Ranjangaon near Pune in Maharashtra.

Electric Throttle Actuators

The latest electric throttle actuators provide a cost effective way to control engine speed on mechanical diesel engines. Compact and easily installed, they enable greater freedom of machine design and the use of more ergonomically optimised controls.

On A High!

High-rise construction is catching up momentum with more and more sky scrapers of 300 m and above are coming up in India. With these high-rise constructions, Indian construction industry is gradually moving towards the next level of technology which has necessitated the use of new and improved construction equipment to meet the demand of safe and quality construction.

Piggybacking earthmovers growth

Transportation of raw and processed materials to the desired location is the next but most essential activity arising out of earthmoving. In the infrastructure space, 5-35 tonne payload capacity tippers and dumpers are extensively utilised for this purpose.

Soaring SkyWARDS

Effective Market Interactions

Eaton Technology Day highlights reliable and critical operating solutions for processing, oil & gas and pharmaceutical industries. Power management company Eaton hosted a Technology Day in Vishakhapatnam (Vizag)

By following the same COBO Group values and ethos, we intend to be a key player in India

COBO is in India to help vehicle manufacturers solve their problems by providing innovative solutions. COBO has already identified a range of products that are suitable for the Indian market but we are also flexible enough to develop new products, says Stefano Scapin, Head of Business Development APAC, COBO Group.

Safe Hoists and Platforms

Spartan has introduced hoists and platforms with a greater emphasis on safety and technology. Vikram Mehta elaborates on the innovations from Spartan.

Safety in Construction Hoists

PV Ramdev elaborates on the safety features associated with construction hoists.Construction hoist, popularly known as Passenger and Material (PM) Hoist, is used for transporting men and materials during high-rise construction vertically to heights up to 821 m - Burz Al Khalifa at Dubai is currently the tallest tower in the world and there are reports that Bechtel has been awarded an ambitious contract by Saudi Arabia to design a still taller tower.

Achieving Substantial Savings in Project Costs

Thermax, headquartered in Pune, is a renowned engineering solutions provider for the energy and environment sector. The Thermax factory in Chinchwad, Pune, has several cranes from ElectroMech which are used for various applications such as loading, unloading, handling, and assembly work.

Controlling at Heights

Control technology is the brain of construction machines. PV Ramdev elaborates on the importance of using reliable control technology in tower cranes and passenger hoists.

Safety and Productivity at Heights

With the projects are going taller, demand for safe and productive vertical reach equipment is on the rise. Working at height has always been associated with a risk factor.

Wind Velocity Monitor

ACD?s wind velocity monitor/switch was prompted by some serious crane accidents during the erection of tall constructions, where wind condition appears to have been a major contributing factor.

Prompt aftersales service is one of the main criteria

The selection of an equipment is done based on the determination of technical suitability of equipment to suit execution methodology. In case standard equipment does not suit certain requirements, then we get it customised to fulfill the ultimate needs.

Sour CE Issue

Essentially, CE selection and procurement is a complex metrics-based decision making activity that requires active involvement of the concerned stakeholders of an organisation.

The Safe & Innovative Breaker

Construction industry in India is one of the largest employers and a key driver of economic growth. The new optimism in India?s macro economic growth will fuel new investments in commercial complexes, factories and housing.

backhoe loaders:flat Growth

Backhoe loaders are passing through a challenging time for the past few years. Market is registering a flat growth with some indications that it is shrinking.However, now there is optimism among the leading players in the backhoe industry

Wind Velocity Monitor

A crane operator must be given sufficient warning to decide when the crane should be put out of service because of risks due to high winds and his inability to control the load.

Safety Features in Tower Cranes

Safety in tower crane begins with the civil foundation, which should be adequate to sustain the dead weight of the crane as well as the dynamic of the load being handled, in a 360o format. Subsequently, all safety practices have to be observed during assembly and dis-assembly processes because crane comprises of large structures and many sub assemblies.

Safety in Construction Hoist

Safety is paramount in construction equipment and their users. Following the international trend of according utmost importance to safety consciousness lead by DuPont and others many reputed Indian companies like L&T, HCC, etc.

Rocker Switches

Glorious Electronics India manufactures a flawless range of rocker switches that are used in various appliances as well as motors.

Automotive Relays

O/E/N India offers a superior quality range of automotive relays (Series 35H). These automotive relays are made from high quality of raw materials that ensure durability at the user end.

BHL Market to Grow

It?s a fact that the backhoe market has been reduced to one-third of the actual market size, and currently, supply is more compared to demand, and the industry is not very hopeful for a turnaround, especially in this financial year.

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.

Lifting Solutions

The future trend in material handling systems will be towards lighter, higher-efficiency equipment. The power consumption, material of construction, operating noise levels and eco-friendly features of this equipment will play a big role while introducing

Towering Tall

The real estate and power sectors will show a tremendous growth in the next 2-3 years. As per projections, the tower crane requirement will increase to 30-40 per cent in these two years. Current demand growth for tower cranes is mostly from realty sector.

We have expanded our tower crane range up to 25T capacity

We strongly believe in ?Make in India,? and have our own research and development team which has given various innovative solutions for Indian customers. We supply tower cranes for real estate buildings, factories, bridges, power plants, hydro electric projects, dams, refineries, etc

Operator Cabin Design

Advandes designs and builds state-of-the-art cabins for the material handling and equipment industry adhering to safety standards at affordable costs. Advandes Design engineering services based in Pune is offering services in new product development.

Volvo FMX 440 8x4 Tipper

The new Volvo FMX is the best mining and construction truck in the Indian market. Just three years after the first Volvo FMX was launched, this new one is ready to take its place and will take performance and productivity to a whole new level.

DesignED to Rule

Exact raw materials and mechanisms are still not available

The Procurement trend is still price-based. The contractors do not have the proper expertise for proper validation of tower cranes with respect to the quality

Maintenance, the Key to Performance

Raj Shrivastav trains his thoughts on the importance of maintenance, especially predictive maintenance of EOT cranes to derive the maximum output.More than ever before, the past decade has seen the emergence of demanding customers - customers, who expect more from their assets.

Piling Deep for Solid Growth

In a highly competitive market space hitherto rigged with challenge, the piling industry has responded positively by developing and launching advanced rigs. The piling technology with latest monitoring features could help increase productivity and reduce overall cost of a project.

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.

Fuel Saving Solutions

Advanced electromagnetic design tool helps speed commercialisation of innovative energy storage system for construction machinery. The innovative magnetically coupled flywheel could save approximately 10 per cent of fuel.

Our cranes have some of the best safety features.

Demag is probably the only company among crane manufacturers with the largest field force. Our services include installation and commissioning, warranty and post warranty services and support through parts, says Vidyakant Miraje, Business Head - Process Cranes, Demag Cranes and Components (I). Excerpts from the interview.

Schwing Stetter Unveils Five New Products

The new product launches strengthen Schwing Stetter?s expertise in concrete technology.Schwing Stetter India, a leading concrete construction equipment manufacturer in India, has unveiled five new products along with five new variants at Excon 2013, the seventh edition of South Asia?s biggest construction equipment event.

Consolidating Presence

Volvo CE strengthens excavator range in India with productive and powerful EC220D and EC300D excavators.The new D-Series excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment have the strength and durability to take on a range of challenging work site tasks. With faster cycle times, excellent digging and lifting capabilities, and a capacity for greater productivity, the EC220D and EC300D have what it takes to get the job done in a low-stress, high-performance way every time

HBC-radiomatic

In the spirit of the motto, ?safety, efficiency, easy handling?, HBC-radiomatic presents its stunning innovations at Excon 2013.HBC-radiomatic comes with high-performing radio controls with colour display and exceptional operating comfort Live video transmission with video camera for working areas with limited view.

The Grove GMK6400

Manitowoc conducted extensive `Voice of the Customer` exercises to see what users wanted most from a six-axle crane, and that research has led to the development of the award-winning Grove GMK6400.As Manitowoc looked to add a new six-axle model to its Grove GMK line

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