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CMC’s New 65L Compact, Tracked Aerial Lift Can Work at 65 Feet
Avant Tecno has launched its 855i articulated compact wheel loader in North America, which boasts the same lifting power and height as its largest, most powerful model but at a lower cost.
We provide comprehensive lifecycle support for mining excavators
Sharwan Agnihotri, Head – Mining and Export Business, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment (India), speaks on the company’s approach to providing lifecycle support for mining excavators, including refurbishment options and Extended LifeSeries machines.
We pioneered the introduction of battery electric wheel loaders in India
SDLG India, a member of Volvo Group, is a leading provider of construction equipment solutions, emphasising innovation, reliability, and affordability. Its range includes wheel loaders, excavators, motor graders, and more. Surat Mehta, Head of SDLG Business in India, speaks about the company’s newly inaugurated manufacturing facility in Bengaluru and how it has enhanced the company’s capabilities in serving the Indian market.
The Indian excavator market stands at around 25,000 machines
During the recently-held JCB Excavator Day in Pune, Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the current market share of excavators in the Indian construction equipment industry and JCB’s position within it.
Soaring high!
Demand for construction hoists in India is expected to continue growing, as the country invests in infrastructure projects and the construction of commercial and residential buildings continues to expand.
Tata Hitachi displays powerful hydraulic excavators at STONA 2023
The ZX 370LCH displayed comes with a new improved ultra-HD undercarriage and block handling bucket.
R Kumar of Elgi: We plan to increase our range of portable screw air compressors
Ramesh Kumar G of Elgi Equipments speaks on the key applications of mobile air compressors in construction, mining, and drilling operations.
Small is the New Big!
Air compressors are necessary at any construction site. Compared to non-portable air compressors, the smaller machines produce significantly less noise, and are used to complete jobs at any locations.
Lifting up!
The hoist market is expected to grow at a CAGR of up to 7.3 per cent till 2025.
We plan to come with a manufacturing plant near Mumbai.
Everest Engineering Equipment Pvt Ltd. (EEE) was founded with the sole aim of providing high-quality machinery that can boost the country’s growth in the construction sector. “During Excon, we have launched two new products – the passenger hoist and the CNC highspeed Rebar processing machine,” said PV Ramdev, Managing Director of Everest Engineering Equipment.
Hyundai launches three special attachments with the launch of HX380L
Construction equipment major Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) has launched three new special attachments—Quick Coupler HQC220, Clamshell HCB220, Orange Grapple HGB220, and the Mining Portfolio with the launch of the HX380L.
Market to bounce back
The Covid-19 pandemic has hugely impacted the global air compressor market in a negative way. However, the market is expected to recover by Q1/Q2 of 2023.
Caterpillar acquires Marble Robot
Manitou Group has introduced the new Manitou MLT 420 AG telescopic loader to its MLT product line-up for North America. The MLT 420 is the most compact Manitou telescopic loader in the product line, and can navigate in confined spaces and offers all the advantages of a loader, telehandler and industrial forklift combined.
Caterpillar acquires Marble Robot
Caterpillar Inc. announced they’ve acquired select assets and hired employees from San Francisco, Cal. based robot and autonomy technology solutions company Marble Robot, Inc.
We expect the demand to grow for hydraulic excavators
Arvind K Garg, Executive Vice-President and Head-Construction & Mining Machinery Business, Larsen & Toubro
Energy efficiency will be the driving force in the future: Rajesh Premchandran
More than 95 per cent of ELGi’s portable air compressors are powering drilling operations. Rajesh Premchandran, Director – ISAAME (India, South Asia, Africa and Middle-East), Elgi Equipments, shares more.
An Uphill Task
Lack of availability of certified skilled equipment operators is a major issue faced by construction contractor in India.
The focus on skill development is on the rise
L&T Construction & Mining Machinery Business has trained and certified over 10,000 operators and mechanics in the last two years under the RPL4.
Hyundai launches new excavators
Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) India has launched five new excavators and forklift at Excon 2019.
Elgi Equipments launches portable air compressors
Elgi Equipments launched its future-ready, energy-efficient range of electric and diesel portable air compressors at Excon 2019.
Elgi Equipments launches portable air compressors at Excon 2019
Elgi Equipments launched its future-ready, energy-efficient range of electric and diesel portable air compressors at Excon 2019.
On Sustainable Growth
The portable air compressor market is growing consistently in the past couple of years, which is to continue in the coming years as well with most of the application markets are picking up.
Banking on Coal Mining
While coal mining and quarrying will drive the growth of mining equipment, other mining segments will see a relatively lower growth demand for mining equipment. Pavethra Ponniah, elaborates more on the market trend.
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.
CE industry will continue to witness a healthy growth
The overall construction equipment (CE) industry had a good FY2018-19 for all class of equipment and has recorded the highest volumes ever.
ELGi unveils air-compressor for granite, marble mining operations
ELGi Equipments unveiled a brand new trolley-mounted compressor model - PG75E-12.5 at the 10th edition of India Stone Mart 2019, in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
More than AN Opportunity
MB's product range with the Triple R System reduces, reuses and recycles inert material directly at the construction sites.
Excavators for special applications
Komatsu and Larsen & Toubro have introduced two new models of hydraulic excavators in 30 ton class - Komatsu PC300LC-8M0 and Komatsu PC350LC-8M0 - for applications in the stone, granite and marble industry.
Pioneering Growth
Traditionally known for aerospace, engineering and IT, Bengaluru is fast emerging as a construction equipment (CE) hub in India with major players expanding their base in the city.
Komatsu and L&T launch two new hydraulic excavators
Komatsu and Larsen & Toubro have introduced two new models of hydraulic excavators in 30 ton class - Komatsu PC300LC-8M0 and Komatsu PC350LC-8M0 for applications in the stone, granite and marble industry.
MB Crusher to showcase products at Marmomac 2018
At the Marmomac 2018, the international exhibition of marble, design and technology to be held at Verona, Italy during September 26-29, MB Crusher will be displaying its range of products.
We see maturity amongst manufacturers
Industry trends: Current industry is very definitive, a state where there is transformation. Practices of doing work, technologies growing and the customers also transitioning from a cart to equipment which deliver brand.
On Cloud 7, Moving to 9!
The Indian construction industry is excited to witness the on-ground acceleration action in projects for most infra sectors. Probably the only sector which is waiting in the wings is realty, where there are still no signs of any major revival.
Tata Motors showcases four new construction vehicles
Tata Motors showcased four new construction and mining commercial vehicles, from its Construck range at Excon 2015.
Undercarriage Behaviour
L&T explains the reasons for wear and tear of undercarriage parts and the preventive measures to be taken to maximise track life. Bull dozers and hydraulic excavators are track-type machines that form an integral part of any construction and mining site.
Hydraulic System Care & Maintenance
Proper maintenance of hydraulic system and the hydraulic oil is crucial in maximising uptime and reducing maintenance cost. Hydraulic machines power the moving parts of many kinds industrial machines
Passenger-cum-Material (PM) Hoists
Available information collected from various sources reveals that approximately 2,000-3,000 units of construction hoists are operational in India. They are mainly deployed in construction of multi-storied buildings and structures of heights above 75 m.
Komatsu has become a household name with the people in earthmoving business
Komatsu products backed by L&T sales and service network is the best combination that a customer can ask for. L&T is in this business for more than 70 years now and not only has the best infrastructure, but also has the best manpower resource in the country.
Diggies to Scoop the Growth Pie
Market indicators show visible signs of economic recovery and infrastructure development. Crawler excavator segment is expected to witness resurgence in sales from 2015 and is expected to grow to 26 per cent.
Wheel loaders - Optimising Productivity
Cycle time is a critical success factor in all bulk handling applications. Ramifications of high cycle time even extend to bulk handlers securing business. Wheel loaders are extensively used bulk handling tools wherein high productivity is of essence.
Navin Group is the oldest active dealership of CE industry in MP
Being involved in the business of construction equipment for the past 27 years, Navin Group still maintains a track record of excellent customer service and a healthy market share of satisfied customers
Excavators to Dominate
Within the Indian construction equipment industry, the crawler excavator segment is the largest by value and the second largest, after backhoe loaders, in terms of number of units sold.
Automotive toughened/laminated glass
Hindustan Glass Works makes toughened/laminated automotive glass under the Safex brand name. While the laminated safety glass is used for windscreen application, the toughened safety glass is used for doors and backlight applications.
Automotive toughened/laminated glass
Hindustan Glass Works makes toughened/laminated automotive glass under the Safex brand name. While the laminated safety glass is used for windscreen application, the toughened safety glass is used for doors and backlight applications.
Excavators Ready to Ride the Slump
Within the Indian construction equipment industry, the crawler excavator segment is the largest by value and the second largest, after backhoe loaders, in terms of number of units sold. Now, the shrinking market and intense competition have forced OEMs to focus more on value additions. Concepts like low lifecycle cost, faster ROIs, lowest cost per tonne all have made it imperative for OEMs to innovate, both on the product design and service fronts. Agith G Antony takes a peek at the prevailing t
The excavator market will double in the next four years.
The need of the hour is higher productivity and lower fuel consumption; at Volvo, we want to bring in technology, higher efficiency, higher productivity and lower fuel consumption, too, says AM Muralidharan, President, Volvo Construction Equipment, India. Excerpts from the interview.