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Liebherr and STRABAG test hydrogen wheel loader

STRABAG is the first Liebherr customer to test the L 566 H hydrogen wheel loader

Earthmovers Surge Ahead

Earthmoving equipment sales soar 21 per cent in FY24, dominating the Indian construction equipment market.

Eicher rolls out 50,000th fully-built bus

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles, announced the rollout of its 50,000th fully factory-built bus from its state-of-the-art Baggad Plant in Madhya Pradesh.

Eicher rolls out 50,000th fully-built bus

The 50,000th bus showcases state-of-the-art electric vehicle technology embodied in the Skyline Pro-E 9m model

Bobcat installs fuel cells from Hyaxiom

Bobcat Company, a global equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, has enhanced two of its North Dakota manufacturing facilities with the installation of 14 stationary, natural gas-powered fuel cells from HyAxiom Inc., a leading global fuel cell and hydrogen solutions provider.

H2 ICE is ideal for heavy-duty use, providing fuel efficiency

Cummins India is the country鈥檚 leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines. Nitin Jirafe, Engine Business Leader, Cummins India, speaks on advantages of using hydrogen internal combustion engines over concventional internal combustion engines

Cummins芒鈧劉 New X15N Natural Gas Engine

Cummins芒鈧劉 new X15N natural gas engine will soon be available for three models of Peterbilt heavy-duty trucks, including its popular 567 work truck.

Eco-Diggers!

Backhoe loaders are at the forefront of the sustainable construction movement, revolutionising the industry with groundbreaking energy-efficient technologies.

OEMs are evaluating multiple options of adopting alternate fuel.芒鈧�

BKR Prasad 芒鈧�� General Manager, Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Equipment

Budget 2024: Key highlights

Key highlights of Interim Budget 2024

Boost on the cards for auto components?

The Indian automotive industry sector has a positive outlook for the upcoming Budget, with expectations for updates on the FAME 3 scheme, PLI sops, and GST revision.

How does the diesel engine help us today

Whether keeping farms powered or fuelling massive mining equipment, advanced diesel engines are reducing emissions without sacrificing productivity.

Cummins to showcase future emission-ready power solutions portfolio at Excon

Set to showcase next-generation, future emission-ready, Legend L10 and M15 engines

Engine coolant is liquid engineering at work

Perkins Extended Life Coolant provides optimum engine protection as well as reduced maintenance requirements over the life of the coolant.

The Mining Boom

India's increasing coal projects drive a surge in mining equipment demand!

Going forward, digital technology will play a key role

Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the key demand drivers for backhoe loaders in India, and its dealership and product service

Caterpillar showcases new excavators at customer event

The recently launched Cat 350 excavator along with the 374 and 395 excavators were displayed at the event.

Going forward, digital technology will play a key role

Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the key demand drivers for backhoe loaders in India, and its dealership and product service.

Caterpillar displays latest range of hydraulic excavators at its customer meeting

Cat脗庐 dealer, Gmmco, organised a one-day customer meeting at GMR Arena in Hyderabad, on 8 May 2023, to showcase the latest range of next-gen cat large hydraulic excavators.

Volvo Trucks India & Delhivery continue to drive progress in express logistics

? Jointly shaping the Indian express logistics industry through world-class, environmentally friendly, and safe transport solutions

New C13D Engine from Caterpillar for Off-Highway Equipment

Caterpillar unveiled a new diesel engine platform, designed to achieve increased power density, torque, and fuel efficiency for a wide range of off-highway equipment.

Caterpillar unveils Cat Compact ESS mobile energy storage system

Caterpillar Inc. announced the introduction of Cat脗庐 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

Cummins showcases 15L fuel-agnostic engine platform

At CONEXPO, Cummins showcased its new fuel-agnostic 15-liter engine platform with hydrogen, natural gas and advanced diesel engines offering low-to-zero carbon fuel capability.

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.

Caterpillar unveils 13-litre engine platform for heavy duty off-highway applications

The Cat C13D engine platform has been engineered to deliver the performance, durability, packaging, and ease of maintenance demanded by both manufacturers and buyers of off-highway equipment.

CNH Industrial takes controlling stake in Bennamann

This move boosts CNH's leading position and portfolio in alternative fuels for the agriculture industry.

Improving Construction Productivity

LiuGong is committed to offering sustainable solutions to its customers, and the company is actively working to reduce emissions, conserve resources, and improve efficiency in the construction and material handling industries

Progressive Outlook of the Indian CE Industry

Alternative fuels will be a fair play for the future of the CE industry as the Government is also pushing the same for making India self-reliant.

The next 10 years will be an important period for mining in India

Karthik Bala, Mining Regional Manager, Resource Industries Sales, Services and Technology, Caterpillar India, speaks on the company芒鈧劉s technological offerings for the mining segment.

ExxonMobil in strategic partnership with THINK Gas to market CNG lubricants

ExxonMobil Lubricants announced a strategic partnership with THINK Gas Distribution, involved in clean fuel distribution to consumers, to market its range of compressed natural gas (CNG) lubricants for passenger and commercial vehicles.

L&T commissions green hydrogen plant at Hazira

The first phase of the project has been installed, tested, and commissioned.

Selecting the right genset

Commercial generators are often leveraged as a primary source of power when starting new construction projects.

Powering construction sites

The article evaluates the increasing impact of alternative sources of energy on the genset space.

JCB machines are getting smarter

Innovation and Sustainability have always remained critical to our operations, and we continue to introduce products that significantly limit their impact on the environment. The JCB 19C-1E is the industry鈥檚 first fully-electric excavator in India and is integral to JCB鈥檚 鈥楻oad to Zero鈥� initiative, a programme that we have been working on for the past few years. The machine has been tested extensively and has various built-in features that enhance safety and performance. With Zero Emissions and low noise, this new machine is ideal for Infrastructure development in Urban Areas and Indoor working,鈥� said Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India

JCB introduces first fully electric CE

JCB India introduced the industry鈥檚 first fully electric excavator, the JCB 19C-1E. It also launched a 22 tonne hydraulic excavator on the NXT Platform that has been specially designed for Indian applications.

Ammann has scaled up production with a range of 11 models of asphalt plants

The infrastructure and construction sector especially the road sector has witnessed rapid growth during the past few years primarily Government both at the state and center realising the importance of building a strong road network thereby boosting the economy.

Ammann has scaled up production with range of 11 models of asphalt plants: MD of Ammann

Anand Sundaresan, MD of Ammann India, speaks on current demand trend for asphalt mix in India

Engine coolant is liquid engineering at work

If your engine uses a conventional, commercially available heavy-duty or fully formulated coolant, the corrosion inhibitors are used up over time, writes Andy Miller of Perkins.

HRS Heat Exchangers acquired by Exchanger Industries

Exchanger Industries Limited (EIL), the Canadian market leader and globally recognised designer and manufacturer of heat transfer products for the energy, petrochemical, industrial and clean power generation sectors, has acquired HRS Heat Exchangers (HRS). Financial terms have not been disclosed.

Launch of new Cat庐 424 backhoe loader

Gmmco and Caterpillar launched the all-new Cat庐424 on July 23, 2021, in a grand online event. The event saw enthusiastic participation from numerous customers and industry insiders.

Launch of new Cat庐 424 backhoe loader

Gmmco and Caterpillar launched the all-new Cat庐424 on July 23, 2021, in a grand online event. The event saw enthusiastic participation from numerous customers and industry insiders.

Cummins India profit at Rs 171 cr Q1 2021-22

鈥� Total sales for the quarter at Rs 1,167 crore increased by 141% compared to the same quarter last year and declined by 5% compared to the preceding quarter.

HRS Heat Exchangers acquired by Exchanger Industries

The acquisition provides EIL immediate access to a cost- effective global footprint with scalable hubs in both India and Spain, and a combined portfolio of anti- fouling technologies that enhances differentiation and acts as a unique platform to create value for customers.

Rio Tinto to launch world鈥檚 first autonomous water trucks at Gudai-Darri

Three water trucks, developed through a successful collaboration with the leading equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar, will join Gudai-Darri's fleet of Caterpillar heavy mobile equipment, including autonomous haul trucks and production drills.

Tata Motors bags order of 15 hydrogen-based fuel cell buses from Indian Oil

The buses will be used to evaluate the potential of developing hydrogen-based PEM fuel-cell technology in India

Rio Tinto to launch world鈥檚 first autonomous water trucks at Gudai-Darri

Three water trucks, developed through a successful collaboration with the leading equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar, will join Gudai-Darri's fleet of Caterpillar heavy mobile equipment, including autonomous haul trucks and production drills.

Numaligarh Refinery to use Honeywell tech to produce cleaner-burning diesel

Honeywell announced Numaligarh Refinery (NRL), a public sector undertaking under the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, will use UOP technology to produce cleaner-burning diesel fuel in compliance with India鈥檚 BS-VI emission standards and increase crude oil conversion.

Infra push to drive demand for diesel engines

Factors such as demand for reliable electricity, which is growing across the world on account of industrial expansion and development of commercial infrastructure are driving the diesel power engine market.

Caterpillar celebrates 50 years of manufacturing in India

Caterpillar, the world鈥檚 largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, enters the 50th year of manufacturing in India. The company has a long history of equipping its machines with leading-edge technology to increase the safety, productivity and efficiency of its operational sectors.

Sandvik to invest in new hydraulic & instrumentation tubing factory in Mehsana

Sandvik, a developer and producer of advanced stainless steels, special alloys, titanium and other high-performance materials, will invest in a new Hydraulic and Instrumentation tubing factory at its Mehsana Mill in Gujarat, western India, to meet increasing customer demand.

How NIP has set the tracks for growth

Recently during an interaction with the Union Minister of Roads Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari, the Minister reiterated that he was proud to have launched a CNG based equipment model of JCB.

Caterpillar celebrates 50 years of manufacturing in India

Globally, Caterpillar has more than 95 years of product support expertise, a large installed base (approximately two million assets), and a robust worldwide dealer network serving 193 countries with approximately 160,000 employees.

What鈥檚 new 鈥� and what鈥檚 next 鈥� in sustainable asphalt production

Sustainability has been part of the roadbuilding conversation for decades. Yet improvements that make the methods and machines more environmentally friendly continue to gain momentum.

Gmmco and Caterpillar launch new-gen motor Grader SEM 915

Gmmco Ltd and Caterpillar Inc launched the new generation motor Grader SEM 915 on January 20, 2021. The event was hosted online and had enthusiastic participation from customers.

ICF 2020: A Virtual Construction Extravaganza

Just when the 2020 financial year was coming to a close, it was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the industry was already battling issues such as a liquidity crunch, rising bad loans, slowdown in capex, project delays and insolvencies, among others, the last quarter witnessed growth in the negative territory for most businesses. However, despite obstacles and uncertainties being at their peak, a few entities managed to persevere and prevail, posting growth and exhibiting excellence.

Making Paint Shops Industry 4.0 Ready

Edge Controller from B&R brings flexibility to paint shops and makes them Industry 4.0 ready.

Towards better Mining

The measures announced by the government for mining industry are expected to have a positive impact in the coming years.

New technologies to reduce emission

Proper use of construction machinery plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas in construction industry.

Mining Needs a Leg-up

For India to achieve its full potential in the mining sector, policymakers need to give a leg-up in lifting the mining sector on a high growth path. Jayanta Roy elaborates on the mining industry scenario in India.

Customers are shifting to all-round solution

Shell Lubricants has developed next-generation oils and greases for various industry applications, using the best-in-class technology.

Making rapid strides

Being the third largest lubricant market in the world and the fastest growing market in the world, Indian lubricant market has made rapid strides in the market by introducing new products and solutions for the customers.

CASE unveils methane-powered wheel loader concept at bauma 2019

CASE Construction Equipment gave the public an insight into a sustainable, connected and technologically advanced future of construction at the bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany, with the unveiling of its methane-powered wheel loader concept ? ProjectTETRA.

Keeping up with Trench Works

All over the world, thousands of construction sites are being built, where trench work is underway to put together new pipelines for the transportation of gas, oil and water.

Emission certified gas gensets

Cooper Corporation is amongst the first in the industry to get an approval from Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to develop a series of gas generator sets (gensets) ranging from 10 KVA to 25 KVA.

Cooper Corp to produce ARAI approved gas gensets

Cooper Corporation is amongst the first in the industry to get approval from Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to develop a series of gas generator sets (gensets) ranging from 10 KVA to 25 KVA. These are certified to be compliant with the new mass emission norms being administered by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in India.

Potain cranes to work on South Korean LNG terminal

South Korean construction equipment rental company Sunheung Corporate has supplied three Potain MC 310 K12 cranes to work on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank at the Boryeong LNG Terminal. Located inside the Yeongbo Industrial Zone in Boryeong, the terminal is co-owned by SK E&S and GS Energy.

Connected Plant solutions

Honeywell Connected Plant solutions enable manufacturers and process industries leverage data and insights to improve the efficiency and profitability of their operations.

New Paradigm in Pipeline Trenching

A trencher can easily excavate in soil, hard rock condition or in permafrost and desert areas. Shantanu Sinha explains the advantages of using trenchers in large-scale pipeline excavation.

Honeywell Connected Plant solutions introduced at first India Technology Summit

At the first India Technology Summit (ITS), Honeywell has introduced its suite of solutions under the Honeywell Connected Plant (HCP) to promote digitisation in industries in support of the government?s Digital India effort. HCP?s transformative solutions enable manufacturers and process industries leverage data and insights to improve the efficiency and profitability of their operations.

Kohler Engines to exhibit innovations at Demopark 2017

Kohler will be showcasing its products at Demopark, which will take place in Eisenach, Germany, during June 11 to 13. The product portfolio on display will comprise its award winning innovative diesel engines, including vertical and horizontal gasoline engines, as well as its recently introduced trifuel engines, which highlights Kohler?s great effort in alternative fuels.

Optimal Solutions

GS Caltex began base oil production in November 2007 with 16,000 BPSD capacity, but almost doubled its capacity by 2014. By using the latest cutting-edge hydro-cracking technology, the company produces high quality environment-friendly base oil, which satisfies challenging specifications of lubricant manufacturers.

HIMOINSA presents new gas generator

HIMOINSA has developed a new gas-powered generator set with maintenance periods that stretch for up to 10,000 hours, or 14 months of continuous work.

MTU Gas Engine Successfully Tested

The successfully completed 3,000 hours on the test bench demonstrate reliability of a proven MTU Series 4000 diesel engine. The new MTU gas marine engine has already successfully completed 3,000 hours on the test bench.

Supplying MB Screening Buckets to meet the needs of Caucasus Pipeline Project

The 692km South Caucasus Pipeline has been designed to transport gas from the Shah Deniz field in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea, through Georgia and on to the Georgia-Turkey border.

RAP Essential in Asphalt Plants

Asphalt mix production has had a long and rapid journey of redefinitions over the past decade, to allow the incorporation of RAP recycling. This procedure is now gaining acceptance in Indian markets.

Global Gas Genset Market

Faster growth in industrialisation and commercialisation coupled with power demand-supply gap is fuelling the growth of global gas genset market.

Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Industrial Lubrication

Held in six cities across states, ExxonMobil shares a perspective, knowhow on the world?s changing energy dynamics along with significance of advanced lubrication solutions.

Automotive Transmissions

Shaga Auto Company offers automotive transmissions. One of the main components of any vehicle is the transmission.

Efficiency Matters

Globally, the past decade saw amazing developments in the hot- mix production technology. In India too, with the entry of global players, OEMs have geared up to offer advanced plants that can produce a variety of mixes - be it low energy / low-temperature asphalt mixes, warm / cold mixes, high percentage RAP mix, high recycling technology

Forging Ahead

The Indian forging industry is poised to grow and see major investments for capacity expansion in the coming years. The Prime Minister?s ?Make in India? vision will be added fillip to the industry?s plans to diversify its focus into non-automotive and industrial segments apart from automotive sector.

Mobil SHC synthetic lubricants feature valuable energy efficiency benefits.

Our application-specific expertise and close working relationships with the world's leading OEMs enable us to provide our customers with products that have global consistency in formulation and performance, help maximise productivity, boost energy efficiency and business sustainability.

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