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bC India Putzmeister strengthens focus in localisation ��8 Ajax Fiori makes concrete sense ��10 BKT’s Bhuj plant to be fully operational in 2016 ��12 ElectroMech, Zoomlion: complementing each other ��14 L&T displayed advanced sand manufacturing solutions ��16

EDITORIAL Parag Pujari

Manlift signs official dealership agreement with Genie ��18

ADVERTISING Shrutika Patil Email: ads@b2bpurchase.com Telephone: +91-22-3268 2214/15

KYB Conmat unveils new mobile batching plant and transit mixer ��22

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Stros Esquire committed to deliver reliable, durable and safe hoists ��20 Mtandt launches RTH 5.35: highest rotating telescopic handler in the world ��24 SDLG India: adding a new dimension ��26 Quest Informatics launches new software for CE industry ��28 Wirtgen to set up a new plant in Pune for screening machine ��29 Aquarius joins hands with Elematic ��30 Trident International provides solutions to solve problems ��32 Mitsubishi partners Panasia for rock tools ��33 MFE Formwork plans to launch hydraulically operated safety system ��34 Simex partners with Suretech; launches cutting-edge Planers ��36 Proman to set up a new factory near Bengaluru ��38 Liebherr displays customised solutions for Indian market ��40 Terex launches new backhoe loader and Lonking wheel loaders ��41 Schwing Stetter to sell tower cranes in India ��41 LiuGong launches new wheel loader ��42 Manitowoc launches two new Potain topless tower cranes ��42

RCMME Creating the truck of the future �� 44 Gulf Oil Lubricants India, Whitmore form strategic alliance ��47 Spartan Engineering: strengthening CE industry ��48 Yale & Maini launches new diesel forklift truck ��49

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PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES Steel PEB: versatile solution for warehouses

29 Construction chemicals industry: slow but steady on its growth path

Structures

Allround bridging systems ideal to access railway station �� 52 India’s first prefab health centre comes up in Bihar �� 54 Steel PEB: versatile solution for warehouses �� 56 SML PEB: assured quality, timely delivery �� 62 Mascon: for all concrete needs of building �� 63

Nav Nirman making its way through its formwork solutions �� 64 JSPL commissions billet plant in Odisha �� 65 Tekla Global BIM awards winners: Five Demonstrations on the Power of BIM �� 66 Bentley’s ProConcrete V8i flexibility in rebar detailing �� 67

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Glen Raven expanding its presence in India �� 68 Jindal Stainless launches stainless steel modular toilets �� 69 Living close to the nature �� 70

Construction & Chemicals Supreme Bituchem’s modified waterproofing membranes �� 72

Construction chemicals industry: slow but steady on its growth path �� 74

Britoss for cleaner, brighter welding �� 80

PERMA on a mission to deliver world-class solutions �� 79

Wastewater Instrumentation & automation of waste treatment plant �� 82 AIVA: committed to provide fresh water to everyone �� 84

Environ aims to save & serve environment through its aerators �� 86 Henkel opens Loctite application centre in Rajkot �� 87 Ahura specialises in water treatment systems �� 92

Pipes & Fittings Lubrizol introduces FlowGuard Plus with advanced CPVC formulation �� 88 The Supreme Industries: benchmark of quality and innovation in plastic piping �� 90

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Industry Speaks

Putzmeister strengthens focus in localisation being one step ahead with the ability of our product and innovation. We are basically providing the customers the product they need.

Localisation is more than 80 per cent and it will surely increase. If the volumes increase, we might increase localisation Wilfried Theissen, Managing Director, Putzmeister Concrete Machines India

What is your outlook on the overall scenario of CE industry? It will be changing for betterment. It was a peak time in the year 2010-2011 and last quarter of 2011 it went down, and it kept going down in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Up to September 2014, it’s just left out and not going down anymore. The outlook is somewhat brighter, inquiries are increasing, a lot of equipment are occupied again – showing positive signs. We expect about 10 per cent increase in 2015 as compared to 2014, but still it will be 20 per cent behind from 2011 figures. So we need another 3 years to get back to 2011 figures. We are sure the market will turn back in next 3 years.

Is it for the entire CE segment? It’s concrete as well as road construction. The whole CE manufacturing industry has suffered a lot in last 3 years, so everybody is in hope that it will go up. What about increasing competition? Competition is not increasing – it’s just the number of players. But in turn prices do suffer. Prices in India are absolutely unrealistic. Customers have to accept the prices in future as it is not possible to continue to run with this kind of prices. We have always focused on

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What sort of initiatives you have taken to lower the production cost without compromising machines’ quality? During the past 3 years we worked a lot to achieve international quality standard of Germany. We have achieved that in 2012 which has helped us to export our products to Thailand, South Africa, Brazil, and the United States commencing March 2013. Today, export contributes to 30-35 per cent of our turnover and has helped us in achieving sustainability. Are you doing any innovations in the product feature to bring down the cost? Yes, we have done a lot to localisation in our facility located in Goa. We manufacture waste on chemical standards and also worked a lot on our environment like our e-smart machine. We have reduced the quantity for hydraulic oil from 300 litres to 70 litres. Our machines are made lighter and we have used intelligent software systems to monitor the operations. What is the percentage of localisation? Will it increase in future? Localisation is more than 80 per cent and it will surely increase. If the volumes increase, we might increase localisation.

What will be your key strategy to consolidate your position in the Indian market? To consolidate our position in the Indian market, we have to listen to our customers first about their needs. Then we have to increase the number of people using mechanisation. In India, around 80 per cent of the concrete is not pumped which is a big potential area. We need to convince the government that construction industry should not be barred by the RBI because finance is a big obstacle. Construction industry cannot fund itself as it has no credit. The government should also bring in GST to provide ease in logistic. And finally, we need to continue innovate.

What are the USP of your products? Reliability is the major USP of all Putzmeister products. Also, we are one step ahead of the industry in terms of innovation. Our after-sales and support services on pan-India is an added advantage. Are you going to introduce any new technology in the market? We will be introducing a batching plant range during the first quarter of 2015. This is going to be a major innovation as far as Indian market is concerned. We may also launch products like plastering machine and shotcrete machines. n

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Ajax Fiori makes concrete sense

Ajax Fiori is the personification of concreting equipment and solutions to help deliver concrete, whenever required of whatever type and wherever required

Ajax Fiori Products

D.K. Narang, Director, Ajax Fiori

As people are talking about the ease of doing business, did the situation really improved? The sentiment in the market has certainly turned positive after new government taking over at the center. A number of initiatives to step up investments in infrastructure have been announced, this should boost the sales of construction equipment. However, we need to wait and watch how the market is behaving in the last quarter of FY 14-15 for assessing the situation. We feel the medium- to long-term growth prospects for CE industry appear quite bright, due to the rightful emphasise by the new government in stepping up investment on various infrastructure projects. Do you feel that PPP is a broken model? The government at the centre has emphasised on the PPP model which is a global practice. It is true that there is promise in the model, which had raised the hopes of the nation, especially in the areas of mega-infrastructural development projects. Due to the slow economy clubbed with restriction of funding by the financing or banking sectors, the PPP model is finding it more difficult to attract investment. Also

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careful evaluation to be made from the time of bidding is a key to success for a PPP model. This model is in an infant stage unlike in developed countries. Hence the ups and downs in the market to be considered and all stakeholders should work in tandem to ensure the success of this model.

Talking about Ajax Fiori’s business, how is it going? We take this opportunity to thank our esteemed customers for their continual support to us, despite market sluggishness, Ajax Fiori has shown a growth in the last 3 years and the year 2014 was a memorable one to Ajax Fiori. In June 2014, Ajax Fiori delivered its 5,000th machine from the Doddaballapur facility, a truly landmark achievement. We are committed to deliver cost effective and reliable products to our customers for their concreting needs. Last year, you launched a few products in the batching plant segment. How is the response from market? Ajax Fiori is the personification of concreting equipment and solutions to help deliver concrete, whenever required of whatever type and wherever

required. Ajax Fiori solutions make productivity sense, economic sense and investment sense, in short Ajax Fiori concreting solutions ‘Makes Concrete Sense’. Our self-loading concrete mixer a truly flagship product caters all types of application viz, irrigation, roads and bridges, buildings and industrial foundations to name a few. Our radius lift arm batching plant, a unique design is being well appreciated by customers and finds its application for all concreting needs. We have setup a new manufacturing facility exclusively for batching plant in Gauribidnur, Karnataka which has an initial capacity of producing 300 plants per annum. The response from the market is pretty good and which motivates us to invest on our expansion plans.

Are you open to any merger and acquisition? Ajax Fiori is always looking at widening its offering to its customers. In this direction we are open to considering both organic and as well as inorganic route. n

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BKT’s Bhuj plant to be fully operational in 2016 BKT’s plant in Bhuj to be fully operational by third quarter of 2016, to enhance capacity by 75 per cent

KT is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of off-highway tyres. The company has wide product range with more than 2,300 SKU’s (Stock Keeping Units) and is has been focused on becoming one stop shop for all off-highway tyre solutions. With more than 25 accomplished years of global leading presence in the offhighway tyres segment, Balkrishna Industries (BKT) is undoubtedly one such company.

Keeping up with demand In the last quarter of this calendar year, BKT saw rise in demand and anticipates it will continue to grow. The company also expects some new announcements from the new government, especially in infrastructure industry. Infrastructure doesn’t mean only to the road building; it could be roads, bridges, power, irrigation and so forth. “As the new government announced that infrastructure is going to be its core sector, the momentum of growth will continue in coming years,” informs Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, BKT. “We are expecting a growth of about 15 per cent in 2015.”

“We are expecting that the Bhuj plant will be fully operational by third quarter of 2016. It will enhance our total capacity by 75 per cent,” informed Mr Poddar. The company has invested over $ 375 million in this plant. It will add about 120,000 tonnes per year in addition to its 180,000 tonnes obtained from the other three plants.

State-of-the-art products Quality conscious users who adhere to stringent conformity standards in Europe and America prefer BKT as their supplier, thus implying that every BKT product is superior most in creation and delivers expected performance.

BKT’s Bhuj plant Until 2012, BKT had three state-of-theart production plants for manufacturing tires. The production started in 1987 in the landmark Aurangabad plant. In 2001, the company set up its second production site at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.

This is achieved by using the foremost quality of raw materials that are processed through the most advanced technology creating a BKT product. “Each product passes over 450 stages of tests. The result of this rigorous practice being that BKT products are known for their reliability and have the lowest claim ratio in the industry,” informs Mr Poddar.

BKT recently initiated production from its 4th plant at Bhuj, a Greenfield facility in Gujarat. The project complex comprises of about 300 acres of land in the Gujarat region, just a few kilometres away from the Mundra port offering logistical advantages in transport of raw materials.

Construction and mining segment BKT is working hard on the domestic and agriculture industry and built its independent team. In fact, the company has developed two ranges for domestic agricultural applications which included bias as well as radiant. “BKT has already opened in seven states and will be

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spreading in more states, slowly but steadily,” adds Mr Poddar.

Driving tomorrow Indian tyre companies are no longer just manufacturing tyres for commercial vehicles but the market has expanded encapsulating high-end consumers with heavy OE needs for industrial, construction and mining purposes. A company like BKT is a huge factor in this growth with its selling chains covering almost the entire world. However, as they say, with great success comes great responsibility. n

We are expecting that the Bhuj plant will be fully operational by third quarter of 2016. It will enhance our total capacity by 75 per cent.

Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, BKT

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ElectroMech, Zoomlion: complementing each other

lectroMech’s expertise in material handling together with Zoomlion’s proven-efficiency in tower cranes is creating a win-win situation for the highrise building construction in India. On the sidelines of bC India, Tushar Mehendale speaks to Subhajit Roy and discusses on this synergy. Excerpts:

There are lots of talks about ‘Acche Din’. How do you look at the real scenario? It is clear that the intent of government is much about increasing business. By the time we start noticing the benefits of it at the ground level, it might take a few more months. We had been cruising through a very bad phase for past three years as the downfall had started in 2010-2011. So people are obviously expecting things to happen very fast. Keeping in mind the way the country was running for past 10 years, things cannot be changed overnight. However, when it comes to visibility of

Key attraction at bC India At bC India, ZoomlionElectroMech displayed the Zoomlion TC 5013-5, an India-specific external climbing hammer head tower crane. Designed specifically for high-rise construction projects, the crane has a 50-metre jib with a 1.3-tonne tip load. The maximum lifting capacity of the crane is 5 tonnes.

the things on the ground, whatever is visible is the euphoria. The sentiments are looking good as stock markets have gone up. To keep momentum going on, the government needs to go on.

Now the government is promoting ‘Make in India’ whereas RBI Director is advocating ‘Make for India’... It is just the playing with words. People should not get carried away in ‘Make in India’ or ‘Make for India’. In fact, ‘Make in India’ is there for years because the multinational companies have been coming and manufacturing in India. For example, many of the automobile companies have come and set up their plants in India earlier. They are manufacturing in India and exporting to the rest of the world. There are many capital goods and power equipment companies as well. Thus things have already been happening here. It is just a rebranding exercise and something to spur the industry. Because previous government was only into the talking business and this government is taking some steps proactively in addition to it. As it is putting the efforts into the positive manner to spur the people, to move on and do something, the picture looks good today. However, one should not be so sceptical at the same time. We have become sceptical from the past experience; but we should keep some slag for the new government and hope that it will do something.

How is your JV with Zoomlion doing? The JV is doing good; we have got a new fraction in market. People have recognised Zoomlion tower cranes as superior products. In fact, Zoomlion today is the leading manufacturer of tower cranes with one of the biggest range available. It has played significant role in building the infrastructure of China which is renowned for the scale of projects and timeliness with a squeezed timeline. In India the size of infrastructure is small compared to international standards. If we want to make India a developed country, the size of the infrastructure has to be implemented and the required timeline should be framed. Zoomlion’s experience in China will help a lot when it comes to our offerings to the Indian customers.

ElectroMech is experienced in material handling and Zoomlion is dealing in tower cranes. Where is the synergy? Synergy is in both – in cranes as well as in material handling. Our major customers are from infrastructure industry. So we have got overlap on the customer side. Also when it comes to the product side there is much overlap on the way the product is manufactured. All structural fabrication, electrical sections and metallic components are even similar. As there is a huge amount of synergy in both, more or less the product category remains the same. n

The JV is doing good; we have got a new fraction in market. Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech

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Highlights

L&T joined hands with Kemco from Japan to offer a complete range of sand making solutions that can produce superior river quality engineered sand without impacting rivers and ecological systems L&T-Kemco’s e7 Sand Plant

L&T displayed advanced sand manufacturing solutions L &T’s Kansbahal Business Unit, a part of L&T’s Metallurgical and Material Handling business, displayed a complete range of crushing solutions at bC India.

L&T’s track record in crushing and screening extends to over four decades. The company enjoys a dominant market share for limestone crushing in the cement industry. Its limestone crushing plant installations are supplied across more than 90 per cent of major cement plants in India. Its large crusher installation base caters to coal crushing as well in different applications in mining, coal washery, power plants etc. L&T has also supplied many stationary, semi-mobile and now mobile crushers also for different mineral applications including aggregate crushing in construction sector. Another popular product from Kansbahal is L&T’s indigenously developed surface miners used across Indian coal mines and also some limestone mines.

Focus on ‘manufactured sand’ In addition to displaying crushing and

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surface mining product range, L&T’s intent of participation in bC India show was to showcase its ‘advanced sand manufacturing solutions’. It is widely known that good quality river sand is scarce in India. On the other hand, manufactured sand in the country continues to be at a nascent stage of development. Current methods being adopted in India can address just one part of sand quality i.e. removal of unwanted ultra-fines by ‘wet’ or ‘dry’ processes. Two major aspects of good quality sand continue to remain unattended – the shape and the gradation (or fineness modulus). These quality aspects therefore continue to drive the need and prices of river quality sand. L&T recently joined hands with Kemco from Japan, one of the world leaders in sand manufacturing technology. With this arrangement, L&T now manufactures, supplies and services a complete range of sand manufacturing solutions starting from dry air classification (air screens) to the revolutionary ‘e7 sand manufacturing

system’. This enables the company to meet the increasing demand for superior quality sand for construction. With these L&T-manufactured systems, Indian construction industry can now produce engineered sand at par with superior river quality sand without impacting the country’s rivers and ecological systems.

Improving sand quality Manufactured sand is made from crusher dust (0-5 mm size). Such dust typically produced by jaw or cone or even regular VSIs is angular and flaky shaped, and has gradation which is a mix of coarser particles on one end (2.5 mm-5 mm) and too fine particles (ultrafines < 150 microns) on other end. The intermediate useful particle size range content in the gradation (150 microns to 2.5 mm) is generally lower than required as compared to standards and hence have high fineness modulus. The ‘e7 advanced sand manufacturing system’ precisely ensures these most desirable aspects of premium quality sand: sizing and shaping of +2.5 mm to 5 mm to finer desired gradation by a special crusher 18

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called Vertipact and cleaning of ultrafines and ensuring the top size of product by closed-circuit air-screening. The Vertipact has unique 5-port rotor design along with hammers to ensure breaking and shaping of smaller particles (2.5-5 mm) and air-screen is a technological masterpiece for performing the dual function of screening of sand at low cut points to achieve desired fineness modulus and removal of ultra-fines by optimised air flow. The blower and dust collector work in tandem with air screen through an automated system. The engineered sand thus produced with equi-dimensional shape, right gradation and free-from-ultrafines. When compared to conventionally manufactured sand, it helps to improve workability or flow-ability of concrete, reduce water and cement consumption, improve strength and finish of concrete. This is why good river sand quality (addressing all these critical aspects of concreting and plastering) comes at such a highpremium today.

Market prospects and demand The requirement is in excess of a billion tonnes every year going by industry estimates and proportions of cement consumption. The scarcity of good quality river sand and non-availability of good quality manufactured sand has created a very difficult situation for the construction industry. It must be borne in mind that some of the river sands available also do not meet the desired standards and have high percentage of silt and oversize material. One has no control on such naturally occurring sands. The construction industry is therefore left with no other option but to pay a huge premium for river sand or end up doing poorer quality construction. With such scenario, it is obvious that quality conscious construction companies are looking at superior options to manufacture river quality sand economically. To cater to even 5 per cent of total sand requirement in India, there will be hundreds of such sand plants required which have typically 60 tonnes to 100 tonnes per hour capacity.

L&T and Kemco collaboration It is a technical collaboration where design knowledge of these sand solutions is shared with L&T by Kemco. The manufacturing of complete plants will be done indigenously by L&T in India as per technical know-how from Kemco. L&T will guarantee the performance of the product and provide service support to all its clients. L&T will have exclusive rights for marketing these products in India, Gulf and African countries. L&T is also planning to set up a test sand plant for testing of different materials to produce engineered sand to deliver comprehensive solution in this segment. Focus regions The sand markets are mature in Western and Southern regions in India where construction Industry have already adopted to manufactured sand and continuously looking for improvements in this segment. However, L&T does not intend to limit its marketing efforts in these select regions. The need for sustainable future is true for whole of India. The nonavailability of river sand is going to be reality very soon and everywhere. Boost for quality construction With L&T’s advanced sand manufacturing solutions, quality conscious construction companies do not need to compromise on sand quality while contributing their bit to sustain future of India’s rivers. Though, L&T will cater to all sub-segments of sand manufacturing market, its focus however will continue to be to educate customers to embrace technologically advanced solutions to produce ‘engineered sand’ fit for the purpose. n

Manlift signs official dealership agreement with Genie

anlift, the access equipment rental and sales specialist, has signed an agreement with Genie for an official dealership of the Genie brand in India. The signing of the agreement between Manlift and Genie took place at Manlift’s stand in bC India. David King, Managing Director,

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Manlift, said, “Our highly motivated team will be able to offer our customers a full range of quality access equipment for a wide variety of applications.” Daniel Ho, Regional Vice-President, Terex AWP Asia, said, “We consider India as an important growth market for the Genie product range, and we are

pleased that a progressive company such as Manlift will be representing our brand.” Focusing on the emerging market’s need, we have started our India Operation for Rental and Sales in 2010 under the name of Manlift India Private Limited at Noida, Uttar Pradesh. n

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Stros Esquire committed to deliver reliable, durable and safe hoists

We are manufacturing construction hoists for more than 50 years and we never had safety-related accidents on them when the hoists are operated properly.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Jiří Janíček, Head of Commercial & Economic Section at StrosEsquire stall during bC India

Mr Martin, how do you see the opportunities in Indian market? The Indian market is new for us. The opportunities in construction development is having a huge scope and with endless scale. The technology which we are bringing is suitable for the needs of tall buildings in India. Though our machines are comparatively expensive, we can offer customers more reliability, durability and safety. We are offering construction hoist for high-rise buildings. What do you have to say about your JV with Esquire? We have established a JV with Esquire, which means that Esquire will be manufacturing our construction industry related products and we will be providing all the training and technology which is necessary to manufacture and for assembling the products. We can expect that once the product is tested we can start it for manufacturing and the price will be less as there will no import duty.

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Martin Hamáček, Director, Stros Esquire Elevators & Hoists Pvt Ltd

When can we expect your manufacturing facility in India? We are redesigning the hoist to suit Indian Construction Industry. Now the production of prototype has started which will be finished by the end of January. Then we will test it and work on it in order to make it ready for further production. So, if everything goes as per plan, the prototype production will start in March this year. Both companies have 50 per cent shares in JV.

Most of our customers are rental companies and big developers. They expect high durability and reliability in product because they need limited breakdowns and lesser maintenance. This is our key benefit. And also we have wide variety of product range to suit the requirements of Industry. Our ability to customise the hoist is also one of our differentiator. Which are the products you offer for high-rise construction? Stros Esquire joint venture company will be offering construction hoist for high-rise buildings. The product range will include NOV2032 equipped with VFD (variable frequency drive), having speed of 40 metres per minute, capacity 2 tonnes. This will be the first product to be assembled in India.

What makes you different from your competitors? We take special care while manufacturing hoist – we do not compromise on the materials used.

For special requirements of customers like high-speed machines up to 100 metres per minute, and super high rise buildings will be manufactured in India.

We plan to manufacture the entire product line. Hence we have spare parts availability and production facility in Baroda. This durable and reliable hoist comes up with great service availability. Thus we are bringing an interesting product which will be able to compete to the rest of the offerings.

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KYB Conmat unveils new mobile batching plant and transit mixer K

YB Conmat Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of KYB Corporation, Japan, one of India’s largest manufacturers of concrete equipment, launched the new version of Mobile batching plant of 20 Cbm capacity and PTO driven Transit Mixer of 6 Cbm capacity at bC India.

The mobile batching plant with the latest technology of twin shaft mixer, provides advantages like compactness, direct loading of aggregates, easy relocation etc. The plant requires only a hard surface for installation there by reducing the cost of installation in addition to lesser power consumption. The transit mixer, combines design patented by the Japanese and the power take off (PTO) technology to bring the company’s customers a machine that will prove to be one of the best of its kind. Instead the truck’s main engine is used to power the mixer as well. This provides a number of advantages such 20

as eco friendliness, low maintenance cost, low operational cost, etc. The mobile batching plant and transit mixer made their grand entry into the market on 15th Dec 2014 through bC India exhibition at Greater Noida. “Both the product received a very high level of acceptance and appreciation from the domestic and international customers,” the company said.

KYB Conmat KYB Conmat Pvt Ltd., is one of the leading concrete equipment producing companies in India with core competencies in concrete equipment such as concrete batching plants from 20 Cbm to 120 Cbm with twin shaft technology, concrete canal and road pavers, salve engine operated transit mixer and storage systems. The company has its manufacturing units at Vadodara, Gujarat.

In an order to increase its production capacity across the product range, the company has expanded its POR, Vadodara facility with latest technology equipment on 15th Nov 2014. n

How safe your Hoist are? We are manufacturing construction hoists for more than 50 years and we never had safety-related accidents on them when the hoists are operated properly. Our major customers are from the US, Canada and Russia where safety standards are very high and of utmost priority. So, safety is one of the major features of our hoists and we pay due attention to it. We ensure the same kind of attention from Esquire. What are major safety features your hoists have? Every motor of our hoists are equipped with brakes which are capable enough to hold a hoist in its position when fully loaded. So if we have two drives in a construction hoist there are two independent brakes each one is capable of holding a hoist in case of power failure or any such incidence. If due to some unexpected both the brakes fail, though it never happens,

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there is a TUV certified safety device designed by Stros, which is patented. It will slowly stop the hoist and prevent it from falling.

Are you going to manufacture this safety device in India? Safety device is one of the machines which will not be manufactured in India. We’ll also import our pinions and rollers from Czech Republic because we realised that customers in India have big issues of higher material consumption on rollers. Pinions and rollers are replaced in every 3-4 months which is very difficult to perform at construction site. So we’ll provide our pinions which have longer life span of around 3,000 working hours. Usually, in US, our customers replace their pinions or rollers in 3-4 years period. This is a big saving for end-users as it reduces replacement and downtime. At bC India, Defence Minister visited your stall and talked about the

products for defence. What are the products Stros has for defence? We are manufacturing special purpose elevators which are used in dry docks for providing the maintenance and uploading materials to the submarines. This is industrial elevator based on the mobile platform which allows travel based hoists in dry docks to move in different positions which is necessary for maintenance of submarines. We have developed such platforms for the Royal Navy and they are using for last 5 years satisfactorily. Apart from these, we make elevators for many other applications and are being used around the world. One of the most prestigious customers we have is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) which have our industrial elevators on rocket launching towers. Most recently, our elevator was used for launching of Korean rocket. n

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Mtandt launches RTH 5.35: highest rotating telescopic handler in the world are automatic checks and balances to have safe operation as well. It is a computer aided control and safe load indicator system which does not allow the operator to make mistakes.

At bC India, we have launched worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest rotating type tele-handler made by Magni, Italy. We have also joined hands with UNIC Cranes from Japan and PM cranes from Italy for truck loader cranes. Pradeep Agarwal, CEO, Mtandt Group

Mr Agarwal, could you update us on the recent activities Mtandt? Mtandt traditionally has always been in access with people reaching and working at heights. We offer state-ofthe-art technology as well that help us deliver equipment which are being used in developed countries. Now for the first time we have entered into material handling segment. We have wide range of products to cater to the requirements in the market. At bC India, we have launched worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest rotating type tele-handler made by Magni, Italy. We have also joined hands with UNIC Cranes from Japan and PM cranes from Italy for truck loader cranes. Our focus for this year will be on material handling equipment. Why did you venture into this segment? It is because of the same set of customers who had the requirement. It was equally sensitive in terms of safety, productivity and convenience. Magni is currently the provider of the wide range of telehandlers and has one of the highest tele-handlers in the world with around 5-tonne capacity having 35-metre reach. It is convenient to use as there

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How do you represent Magni in India? We are the sole distributors for India, SAARC countries and middle-east. Apart from the tele-handler range Magni also has a special range for boat handler and also for working on the palm trees. How innovative is the 35-metre telehandler? RTH 5.35 by Magni intends to offer the highest working height among the rotating telescopic handlers, reaching a maximum height of 35 metres with a load capacity of 2.2 tonnes. Despite its massive performances, it remains a very compact machine being built on a chassis just 15 cm longer than the one of the RTH 5.30; which has been reinforced to sustain the machine in all the strains due to the lifting process. The cabin reflects all the high standards of all our range, but has been moved forward (on the front left corner) in order to guarantee an optimal visibility during the driving of the machine.

best load chart with both the horizontal and the vertical extension, and provides the extension of the 5th only when it is necessary and in a proportional manner to the boom angle.

What is really innovative and original is the boom construction; it is made of 6 sections and 2 extension cylinders, both positioned on the outer side of the boom leaving more free space on the inside for hoses and pipes. This solution is optimal hoses are protected inside the boom and are not exposed to hits or accidental damages. The internal hoses are of two types, six-glued hoses and four-glued hoses which eliminate the problem of friction in their movements or to the problem of twisting.

The perforated structure of the boomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s element contributes to the performance of the machine in terms of capacity and allows reaching 2,200 kg of lifting capacity at the maximum height.

The boom is very innovative because it is the software that controls the 5th section. This system is thought to have the

This machine is equipped with a Mercedes Engine Euro 4 final with 170 kW/ 231 hp, one Bosch Rexroth hydrostatic pump (125 cc) and a Bosch Rexroth hydrostatic motor (150 cc). The hydraulic circuit mounts a pump of 60 cc and a distributor Sauer Danfoss with 7 elements and security level SIL 2; it is also compatible with a fixed winch on the lower end of the boom. n

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SDLG India: adding a new dimension

We have developed our own brand of lubricants, gear oil and engine oil that meets our specifications.

SDLG stall at bC India

dentifying the need for trusted maintenance products to support its growing machine population, SDLG has launched a range of oils and lubricants at bC India. In an exclusive interview with Subhajit Roy, B Sridhar talks about this new dimension.

What was your purpose of launching lubricants in India? The purpose of launching lubricants in India basically is to support the aftermarket and the customers. This launch will offer them a complete range of engine, hydraulic and transmission oils that are designed especially for SDLG machines. Today customers are buying different brands of oil and most of the time it does not match to our machinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; requirement. Therefore we have developed our own brand of lubricants, gear oil and engine oil that meets our specifications. The product is locally developed and refined in Mumbai.

How different it is going to be from the existing range of lubricants of other brands? The existing lubrication specifications

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are based on general equipment. So what is needed for the tier 3 engines like VDS 3 and other specifications have been incorporated in this oil to meet our equipment standards. It will benefit the customers as the wear and tear of the internal components will be less and it will meet the internal chemical component which meets our machinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; specifications. It also enhances the life span of the components and the equipment. We will market it through our existing chain of dealers.

What kind of marketing strategy do you have to promote this range of lubricants? Marketing strategy is simple as we advise our customers to use our lubricants to enhance the life of their equipment. Today some components come with 6,000 to 8,000 hours of life span and by using a genuine lubricant one can enhance the life span to 9,000 to 12,000 hours, thus it is a value addition for the customers. Our marketing aim will deliver genuine oil to our customers and derive the full output from the product. We had launched the oil earlier in China and it is well accepted over there. However, in the global market we have launched it for the first time.

B Sridhar, Business Head, SDLG India

What kind of volume you are looking at? We have our technicians and services employed wherever our machines are working. So the only gap was the lubricants which we have fulfilled by launching it now. We are not just launching the oil we will also be testing the oil at our labs. Hence in case of any failure, we will come to know if any component is running unevenly. It will help us come to a conclusion whether to stop an engine and do some repair. The pricing will also be at competitive market prices only. Volume is based on operation and the usage of the machine. Today, we feel that if we combine all India volume it is 12-14 kl. Stocks are already available with all our dealers.

Where do you develop this lubricant? We have developed the product in Mumbai with our co partner GS Caltex. There are no investments made yet. Despite the proprietorship with it, the brand will be with us. There is no third party involved as the lubricants will be sold by our chain of dealers only. n

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Quest Informatics launches new software for CE industry

We launched Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) and Bay Management System (BMS) the two new software products at bC India.

Satheesh Srinivasa, Managing Director, Quest Informatics

Mr Satheesh, did you launch any new product at bC India? Yes, we launched Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) and Bay Management System (BMS) the two new software products at bC India. EPC enhances the reach of catalogue as it can be accessed from anywhere from any device or gadget and enables easy maintenance and updation of the catalogue. Whereas BMS helps in efficiently plan work shop resources and manage prompt deliveries. EPC can be deployed on PDF, CD or Web. How do you see the demand of such solutions? We see that there is a lot of requirement in the manufacturing companies are looking to efficiently manage their workshop activity, on how do they keep their customers happy, and how they keep customers informed on the status of service. BMS will enable them to have control on every stage of service. Could you name some of your major clients? We are working with Volvo across the

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globe. We provide solutions to Daimler and Sandvik Asia. Our clientele also includes Tata Motors, HEICO, and TIL.

process of customers reaching out to OEMs and get their problems addressed. That’s where our solutions come into play.

What are the USPs of your products? Our products are unique and positioned to service our customers specifically in aftermarket segment. Our products are built with strong business process and hence our implementation is simple, less time consuming and saves significant implementation costs. Our products can work in tandem with other legacy systems. The products can be licensed owned or bought as Software as Service (SaaS) on cloud. Our products can manage multiple organisation layers including warehouses, dealers and dealer branch apart from regions, countries or geographies etc. All our products are built with high intelligence and thus reduce user time of filling data. For instance any complaint or enquiry can be registered in less than a minute. The products are enabled to work with Mobile SMS, Mobile Devices, GPS and RFID devices.

How beneficial are solutions for CE players? One of the key aspects is discrepancies in their goods while they are managing inventory. This is also a revenue leakage area as far as construction equipment companies are concerned. We are working towards efficient solutions through RFID to minimise such discrepancies, we have already worked on a prototype to address this. n

How much the CE industry contributes to your business? We get reasonable revenues from construction equipment industry. In India, customers are increasingly looking to adopt aftermarket products. Construction equipment players are eager to take advantage of aftermarket revenues which significantly improves their revenues and bottom lines in difficult market situation. We are definitely looking at this opportunity. Why more and more OEMs should implement such solutions? So far India was a selling market – manufacturers were more focused towards selling. But today they are increasingly looking at revenues from aftermarket. Apart from this our products help OEMs in servicing their customers rightly in the first attempt and eases the

Quest’s newly launched Aftermarket products Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) • Chassis (product) unique and modelbased catalogue in single system • Multi-catalogue media option: Publish PDF, Offline/ CD and Internet-based catalogue from same source • Enhances the reach of catalogue, as it can be accessed from anywhere from any gadget • Economical way of creating and maintaining catalogue as it is reusable • Enables users to virtually disassemble the products into subcomponents • Easy navigation from one assembly to another • Integration of shopping cart to parts ordering system • Access additional info of attachments in multiple formats. Bay Management System (BMS) • Increase service revenue and enhance customer satisfaction • Efficiently plan workshop resources (Man & Bay) based on service estimate and deliver at promised time • Customer can access complete service history • Stage wise monitoring of workshop activities • Centralised monitoring of workshops across various geographies.

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Wirtgen to set up a new plant in Pune for screening machine

We are putting up a new plant for screening machine in Pune investing around ` 80 crores

Ramesh Palagiri, Managing Director & CEO, Wirtgen India

Mr Palagiri, how do you see the current scenario? There are clear signs of improvement, even for customers also. Especially for the road sector, clear signs of revival have been seen and within 3-6 months of time we can really see things improving. The government has taken right decisions to go ahead and award more EPC contracts. Almost 40 tenders are expected to be opened up by end January. All these projects are going to take off in the next 3-6 months. Thus we are witnessing definite signs of revival and getting ready for the growth phase.

Wirtgen stall at bC India

Now that GST is almost through, how will this make an impact? GST will definitely help the industry by simpler taxation. It will also help in the development of rental industry. Machines can move freely from one state to another which has been a problem. The government is also doing away with the clearances to expand roads from 2 to 4 and 6 lanes. Policies are being made simpler and faster for land acquisition. Most of the bottlenecks which had earlier stopped the growth of the road sector are getting removed. From BOT they have moved to EPC, thus they are trying to make land acquisition simpler. Do you think that PPP was a failure? Most important thing is funding of infrastructure projects. We have to go back to PPP projects as the government is having limited funds. The only problem here was the contractors did very aggressive bidding. A lot of projects were not viable, in turn the land acquisition got delayed and project cost went up. In the past 4-5 years there is a clear shift in technology as far as road building is concerned... Wirtgen has been a pioneer as far as road building and road rehabilitation technologies are concerned and we have already introduced the milling and recycling in the past few years. Milling is well accepted in India as we have more

than 100 milling machines in the country now and this market is going to grow now.

What are your expectations from the Kleemann launch? At bC India we have launched EVO series of Kleemann crushing and screening plants. Kleemann has got more than 130 years of experience in crushing and screening industry. When Wirtgen group took over Kleemann in 2006, it was having expertise in quarry line. In the past few years we have developed the EVO series of contractor line which we call the new revolution of crushers. Our focus is on productivity and fuel consumption. These machines are doing well in Germany. With better productivity and fuel consumption, Kleemann range of products should be able to compete in the market. Is this product available in the Indian market? We will be offering the screens in India from 1st of April. We are putting up a new plant for screening machine in Pune investing around ` 80 crores. On 27th March we are having the inauguration of the plant. In April the first screening machine will roll out. How was the year 2014? What is your outlook for 2015? Though the overall market was down, it has been a good year for Wirtgen India. We have launched the Kleemann compactors 3 years back and now we are in the growth phase as the product is also doing well. This year we will be delivering 450 machines in the domestic market. Business has improved to about 20 per cent and this year we expect to end up with ` 400 crores. The outlook for 2015 has been very good. Customers are quite positive with the approach. There are a lot of things to do especially with the improvement in the road and mining sectors. We are also working on new products. n January 2015

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Aquarius joins hands with Elematic Are you going to provide similar solutions for defence forces? As of now we are not focusing on this. We will surely do it in future.

At bC India 2014, we announced a tie-up with Elematic Oy, a Finnish world leading manufacturer of precast concrete plants and production lines for walls, floors and frames

A V Dikshit, Director, Aquarius Engineers

Defence Minister had visited your stall at bC India and talked about the construction technology for difficult terrains. What would you like to say on this regard? While developing border roads it becomes difficult to take bigger size vehicles. So the concrete plants have to be designed for the trucks to take in such difficult terrains. The Minister also talked about high-altitude, low-temperature applications where the plants have to work on the higher altitude as the oxygen content is less and temperatures are low. On both these counts we have supplied our machines, but not for defence forces.

What is your current focus? At bC India 2014, we announced a tie-up with Elematic Oy, a Finnish world leading manufacturer of precast concrete plants and production lines for walls, floors and frames. Could you explain us about this partnership? We have signed a co-operation agreement for development and supply of batching and mixing plants for the precast industry. Elematic will provide its state-of-the-art technology to Aquarius for manufacturing of twinshaft mixers and tower batching plants. Elematic will also include Aquarius’s batching and mixing plants into their offering for the Indian market and later on for selected markets globally. So this is a win-win situation for both. Our plants have been proved successful for their extruders whereas their extruders have a market demand in the precast applications. How do you see the demand of precast solutions? Precast will definitely pick up because people have realised its advantages. If the government needs to realise its target of developing mass housing projects, then the time and number of units that have to come out are never going to match without precast application. Even the married accommodation for defence forces can be a potential area. Our new tower batching plant solution will offer great value to precast factories and ready-mix companies, working in the fast growing metro cities. Thanks to its compact size, the plant installation uses fairly small area, thus bringing clear savings in land costs. Another significant benefit is that the complete set-up will be environmentfriendly and also avoids sound pollution.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar inaugurating a machine at Aquarius stall during bC India

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By when the market should pick-up? Today market is peaking up, but there

is a serious liquidity crunch. The newly formed state governments are yet to come with their budgets. Central government has to come with the proper budget statement by February. So I think by next financial year the market should pick-up.

Being an Indian company what are the disadvantages you face? Being an Indian company, easy finance is the biggest problem for us. No matter where you work, as an Indian company dealing with Indian banks and getting finance is always a challenge. What about the advantages? Advantage is that we enjoy our job. We are into the Indian market and are really proud of that. This is more important aspect as we are not working for a foreign company. We are working for ourselves and contributing to the nation building. We are doing the good work even on a global level. And that goes with ‘Make in India’… Yes, that’s completely correct. ‘Make in India’ makes a lot of good sense. It means foreign companies can come to India but they have to make it in India.

New launch Aquarius has launched the highcapacity concrete pumps range. This range will feature pumps, viz.1410 D and 1400 HPD+, with a dual advantage – higher reach in vertical pumping blended with high pumping output. The new launched concrete batching plant, model MP 19 will provide a site based solution for production of quality concrete. The plant has a high-quality planetary mixing technology with facility of discharge into the concrete pump directly, facilitating quick placement of concrete. The plant is equipped with the state-ofthe-art microprocessor-based control system - SMART minimising overhead costs for the user.

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Trident International provides solutions to solve problems

We integrate and offer our solutions at a single point. Therefore our business is growing despite the present challenges in mining

Shyam Gyanani, Director, Trident International (P) Ltd.

rident International specialises in the design, development and distribution of specialty tyres and wheels for industrial, construction and off-highway applications. In an exclusive interview, Shyam Gyanani gives an overview on the latest industry trends.

Do you think that the government is doing enough to promote domestic manufacturing? It is very early to form an opinion on this; the government has made a good start by declaring intent to increase the manufacturing in India. It is very important because manufacturing as a percentage of GDP in India is very low, between 1415 per cent. In a country like Thailand it is 30 per cent while in China it is 33 per cent. If we are able to increase manufacturing, there will be benefits across the industry and the country as a whole. Why there is such a huge setback in the field of manufacturing?

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We have had legal issues and things have not been established in a proper systematic manner. There is a need to change this mindset. Now we are seeing some announcements being made by the government. For example, if certain renewals and approvals process not responded within 3 working days it is deemed to be as allotted. These are very small steps and many more such steps need to be taken and implemented. We need plans and policies to be executed in an effective way.

Your business is directly related with the growth of the mining sector. The mining sector has not been doing well. So what helps you to keep the momentum going? Our products are used in mining and infrastructure projects and both the sectors are affected. We do not just sell products but we provide solutions to solve problems. We approach the problems differently and hence most of our products or solutions are quite unique to Indian market. We integrate and offer our solutions at a single point. Therefore our business is growing despite the present challenges in mining. In the next few years once the concept are accepted and people have a better understanding of what we are trying to do, then there will be a link to the broader business momentum.

How difficult it is to compete with your competitors? We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an issue to compete. However, we basically have to compete with the mindset of our customers. To help them understand and appreciate the benefits and value our solutions deliver.

Tridentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foam filled tyres

What is your major target â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OEM or end-user? Our natural customer base would be the end-users and our solutions cannot be deployed through a dealer network. We have to be in direct contact with the end-users. To develop a solution or solve a problem we need to know what the problem is. Our products are application specific and meant for severe duty service, therefore the OEMs need to advise us the application/service conditions to enable us offer a suitable solution.

Will you continue with the end-users segment or try for OEMs in future? We do engage with OEMs when they are developing a new product or when they have certain issues. We are in contact with a major OEM who is developing a new product for use in rough terrains. Thus we are already in touch with them and understood the concept. They have also placed a trial order to us. How do you compete with pricing? Pricing in India has always been a challenge but now there is a growing awareness of TCO (total cost of ownership) as against the concept of price, the customers are becoming more aware of the implications of the downtime, higher maintenance and safety. These are the things which certainly become more important in the minds of customers. n

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Mitsubishi partners Panasia for rock tools

itsubishi Materials Corporation has been developing percussion rock drilling tools for more than 60 years. The company has announced partnership with Panasia to popularize its products in India. Tomoaki Ojima, Asst. Manager, Mitsubishi Materials Trading Corporation and Pradeep Kumar, Director, Panasia Project Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. speak to B2B Purchase on this development. Interview excerpts:

Mr Pradeep, how do you find the acceptance for kind of technology you are providing in Indian market? Pradeep Kumar: Though the change is taking place, the pace is very slow. People are becoming increasingly aware about the available products and solutions. That’s why leading technology providers like Mitsubishi Materials are coming in to Indian market.

the construction, mining, and quarry markets as these are our target sectors. With Mitsubishi Rock Tools, we are looking forward to be successful in these sectors.

What are the major advantages of Mitsubishi products? Ojima: Our products are made in Japan and we have 67 years of experience in the field. As our company was started as a mining company, we are experienced in every field of process – from materials to end-products. Our biggest strength lies in maintaining quality control during the entire process of manufacturing.

Mitsubishi high-quality cross bits are available in the latest size, threads and designs.

Pradeep Kumar, Director, Panasia Project Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.

Ojima: We have announced partnership with Panasia which will be marketing our rock tools products in the Indian market. We have a diverse product range focusing mainly on mining and construction.

Mr Ojima, which are the products that Mitsubishi is going to sale in the Indian market? Tomoaki Ojima: In India, we have been trying to penetrate end-user market in

Pradeep: Mitsubishi high-quality cross bits are available in the latest size, threads and designs. However, as of now, we’ll be targeting the 32-mm and 45-mm ranges of button bits.

In India, we have been trying to penetrate end-user market in the construction, mining, and quarry markets as these are our target sectors.

Tomoaki Ojima, Asst. Manager, Mitsubishi Materials Trading Corporation

Could you explain us the benefits of using Misubishi Rock Tools products? Pradeep: Mitsubishi Rock Tools products for small- and medium-sized drill holes are manufactured from highly wear resistant steel and indigenously developed tungsten carbide inserts. These inserts are combined with the special steel bodies that provide superior consistent quality. Which is your current focus as far as Indian market is concerned?

Would you like to collaborate with any OEM? Ojima: Our focus is mainly on endusers as we design the solutions for the end-users. However later on we can target some OEMs. As the mining market is not doing well, what sort of difficulty you see? Pradeep: Today we are focusing on granite and marble industries which are doing exceptionally well as their export is high. Later on we will focus on other areas also. n January 2015

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MFE Formwork plans to launch hydraulically operated safety system

The year 2014 had been the best year so far both in India as well as outside India.

Ketan Shah, Managing Director, MFE Formwork Technology Pvt Ltd

esidential buildings form major market for aluminium formwork in India. Though there is some slowdown in this segment, replacement of traditional formwork by aluminium formwork has ensured growth of the industry. In 2014, MFE Formwork sold 35 per cent more formwork than the previous year. In an interview, Ketan Shah talks about the company’s future plans.

Do you think after the new government has come in things have really changed? Though sentiment has changed for sure, it has not translated in to actual growth so far. The construction industry is predicted to do well because government has ambitious plan to provide housing for all by 2022. With entry of reputed corporate houses like Tata, Mahindra and Godrej, considerable affordable housing projects will kickoff across the country.

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What kind of technology do you use to make the structures? We introduced “Make to Order” aluminium formwork in the country in 2001 and it has firmly established itself to the extent that it is called “Mivan Formwork”, erstwhile name of company. What makes your product different from competitors’ product? The quality of formwork which we offer is way ahead and superior then what others offer. We use stir friction welding technology which enhances the life of panel. Manufacturing tolerance in our panels is +/- 0.5 mm which is best in the industry. More than 50 supervisors working across India ensures far superior technical support which is key to success of any aluminium formwork. How is the demand for the aluminium formwork in India? Residential buildings form major

market for aluminium formwork in India. Though there is some slowdown in this segment, replacement of traditional formwork by aluminium formwork has ensured growth of the industry. Immediate f uture looks bit challenging but there is huge growth potential in medium to long-term.

How was the year 2014 for you? The year 2014 had been the best year so far both in India as well as outside India. We sold 35 per cent more formwork in India and outside. Our head office is located in Malaysia and regional offices are in India and Dubai. What are your plans for the year 2015? We would like to grow more than 2014. We are also planning to launch hydraulically operated safety system in 2015. n

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Simex partners with Suretech; launches cutting-edge Planers

Suitable for backhoes or excavators from 5 to 24 tonnes, PLB’s low vibration levels and parallel cutting edges make them the ideal cutting solution for precise levelling, surface repair and surface removal.

Simex offers Planers that are ideal tools for minor road repairs and maintenance. In order to establish its footprint in the Indian market, the company has chosen Suretech Infrastructure Pvt Ltd as its partner India as a potential market Italian firm Simex s.r.l. was established more than 20 years ago and today it is one of the leaders in the world for cold planer machines. The company believes that Indian market has got a very huge potential, but it needs to be pushed to create a kind of knowledge and culture. “Simex, being a manufacturer with a progressive technology, niche market products, feels need to have high amount of knowledge to deliver good results to its customers,” Cristiano Legittimo, sales area manager for Simex said.

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Sunil Newatia, Chairman, Suretech Infrastructure

In India, we need proper potential to grow in the field and if we find a good channel with major base machine manufacturers, we’ll reach 100 units per year within next 5 years.

Cristiano Legittimo, Sales Area Manager, Simex

In order to establish its footprint in the Indian market, Simex has chosen Suretech Infrastructure Pvt Ltd as its partner. Incorporated in 1990, Suretech is specialised in infrastructure construction and foundation equipment.

that are suitable for skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders and excavators. The prime application of Simex Planers is road maintenance. The products are ideal for repair / resurfacing of Asphalt as well as Concrete roads.

Simex milling machines Simex offers Planers (milling attachment)

Simex planers are highly costeffective compared to dedicated milling

Industry Speaks machines. Such attachments are very useful for small and narrow roads due to its compactness and accessibility. Simex Planers provide faster and better performance because of its long profile, well defined cutting edge technology etc. Long life-span and higher control over the milling depth are some of the major advantages. At bC India 2014, Simex has launched PLB series, an ideal machine for a range of applications typical of the Indian market. Talking about this launch, Sunil Newatia, Chairman, Suretech Infrastructure said, “Suitable for backhoes or excavators from 5 to 24 tonnes, PLB’s low vibration levels and parallel cutting edges make them the ideal cutting solution for precise levelling, surface repair and surface removal.”

Cutting edge versatility • Road repairs and maintenance: Ideal tool for minor road repairs and maintenance. Highly cost effective compared to milling machines. Very useful for small roads due to its compactness and accessibility. • Pothole repairs: Concrete or asphalt, ideal for repair of effective repair of potholes. • Canal lining removal: As it can be used in any direction, it is ideal for removing old canal linings. • Tunnel linings removal: This is an excellent tool for removing old tunnel linings required while repairing / renovating it. • Industrial flooring repairs: Excellent tool for scraping old industrial floorings covered in grease, oil, slag. Simex Planer - Milling without compromise • Standard cutting widths of 200, 300, 350, 450 and 600 mm. Cutting depts. of upto 200 mm. • Easy handling thanks to the swinging support and great accuracy on the working surface. • It can work on any surface: horizontal, vertical and inclined. Ideal for asphalt and concrete. • The Simex patent states that one ski is adjustable up and down, independent and releases to tilt for a perfect ground contour. • Independent depth adjustment on left and right side: perfect levelling of the working area, easy to get with flanked passes with no steps in between. • Cost-effective with cut material suitable for backfilling. • A range of cutter picks for materials including asphalt, rocks and concrete are available. Future outlook Planers are most popular in both developed as well as underdeveloped worlds. Simex has done extensively well in Russia after the launch last year and expects to repeat the success in India. “In India, we need proper potential to grow in the field and if we find a good channel with major base machine manufacturers, we’ll reach 100 units per year within next 5 years,” says Cristiano Legittimo. n

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QUOTE UNQUOTE At bC India, we have displayed parallel shafts, inline, and bevel helical and frequency invertors which are mounted on the geared motors. We have also displayed industrial gear boxes with a torque value up to 229,000 Nm which are used in bucket elevators and other construction applications. In coming years we shall focus more on frequency invertors which are having a range of application in Indian market. Amit Deokule, DGM - Sales, NORD Drivesystems

We manufacture maintenance free bearings for the construction equipment industries. At bC India, we have displayed our complete range. The major advantage of our bearings is they are maintenance free. Conventional bearings require regular greasing whereas our manufactured bearings require no greasing. GGB is a global manufacturing company having over 10 manufacturing units over the world having our application and sales support in India. Mahesh Thangamani, India Sales Manager, GGB Bearing technology

We have displayed our GX Series OHV engines which are supplied to various manufacturing players who manufacture construction equipment like concrete cutter, plate compactor, trovel etc. These engines are ecofriendly engines with various different ranges starting from 1HP to 22HP. This year our main focus will be to improve upon the product uptime and have products which are completely synchronise with our engines, so that customers get the best quality products. We have also started manufacturing some new engines in India. Virender Kumar Aggarwal, Head- OEM Business, Honda Siel Power Products Ltd

The event is now a firm date in the calendar for many companies and it has established itself. We have had a lot of positive feedback – and of course we are delighted about that. Igor Palka, CEO, bC Expo India January 2015

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Proman to set up a new factory near Bengaluru

ROMAN, one of the leading players in the crushing and screening segment, is expanding its production capacities by building up a new factory near Bengaluru. The company is investing around ` 15 crores for this purpose. In an interview with B2B Purchase, R.S. Raghavan talks about the company’s future plans.

How do you look at opportunities from projects like smart cities and other infrastructure projects? Yes, highways and infrastructure projects are going to be the key for our company’s growth. We are also expecting the exports to the countries in the Middle East, Africa and America so that we will be able to grow much better. Do you think the Indian government is taking enough efforts to encourage Indian manufacturers to set up a manufacturing unit or facilitate export outside India? I don’t think the government is doing enough except for the initiative for ‘Make in India’. Even if this is done in a proper way by giving the right kind of support in terms of clearances, it will help us a lot. However, manufacturing in India has a long way to go and there is huge potential. We are waiting for GST to be in action also as we have learned that it is going to be implemented from the 1st April 2016. How do you see the shift in technology in the past few years when there was a downturn in the industry? In crushing and screening equipment a lot of people depend on solutions and they look for quality and reliable equipment. People have also realised that it is not necessary to import the equipment. The companies like ours focus on to get the best collaboration and technology and make the best

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equipment here in India. We even export products to other countries. Customers have built up trust and we have been able to deliver with their expectations with good quality and reliable products.

How did you perform in the overseas markets? We worked with our partners like Ramco in the US. It has now become our distributor for our other products like jaw crushers and cone crushers. We worked in close cooperation and developed the product and based on that we launched it on a global platform in March 2014 at Las Vegas. We have been doing our exports in Middle East, Africa and America. About 25 per cent of our turnover is exports. We have opened up the product line like jaw crushers, cone crushers, screens and complete plant systems. These are the things which we have started exporting back to the US. How many dealers and distributors you have? Ramco has 18 dealers and it will be distributing through its dealers. It has done well for our products in North and South America. We have dealers in New Zealand, Middle East and also started selling in Africa. We would like to open some more markets this year. In the neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka we are working with some customers where things might happen. As the market is yet to open up, what kind of strategies do you have to capture the market? We are getting geared to manufacture equipment as per international standards. We are also putting in the systems in terms of complete plant like conveyors and hoppers and to do most of the work through our trusted and certified vendors along with in-

Complementing our existing range of crushing and screening to the infrastructure and mining industry, we would also be working on material handling and screening machines

R.S. Raghavan, Managing Director, Proman Infrastructure Services

house services depending upon the load. We are expanding our production capacities by building up a new factory near Bengaluru which will be ready within a year. We have already started our fabrication unit which we had inaugurated recently. For our big equipment and heavy assembly there is a new factory coming up.

How much you are going to invest for the new facility? We will be investing around ` 15 crores to build the required infrastructure. Having our own technology we will be able to make bigger machines at greater volumes. We are also looking for some tie-ups which we are working on. Complementing our existing range of crushing and screening to the infrastructure and mining industry, we would also be working on material handling and screening machines. n

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Liebherr displays customised solutions for Indian market Wheel loaders L 550 and L 580 At the 2014 bC India, Liebherr presents the wheel loaders L 550 and L 580, two models representing the expanded wheel loader product range for the Indian market. Liebherr manufactures these wheel loaders in Dalian, (P. R. China), in close cooperation with the wheel loader competence centre in Bischofshofen (Austria). The Liebherr wheel loader L 580 is driven by a 209 kW / 284 HP diesel engine. Equipped with a 5 sq. m excavation bucket with bolt-on teeth, the machine achieves a tipping load of 18,000 kg at an operating weight of 24,720 kg. The Liebherr wheel loaders are robust standard machines with the familiar high performance and the low operating costs for which Liebherr is well-known. The combination of the hydrostatic travel drive and the special mounting position of the diesel engine enables movement of high loadweighs. Thanks to the robust design the machines are ideal for the most challenging of conditions. The Liebherr wheel loaders offer exceptionally low fuel consumption and require up to 25 per cent less fuel than comparable models from other manufacturers.

Mobile crane LTM 1220-5.2 The Liebherr mobile crane LTM 12205.2 is engineered for maximum lifting performance. The total weight of the five-axle mobile crane is fully utilised to optimise load capacities. With its 60-m telescopic boom, lattice extensions and a 22-m long folding fly-jib system, the LTM 1220-5.2 offers a hook height of maximum 101 m and a working radius of maximum 88 m. The crane is remarkably compact for its performance and the 10X8X10 drive, combined with active rear axle steering, provides an agility and manoeuvrability for even the most restricted sites. The carrier is powered by a Liebherr engine developing 370kW

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and the ZF 12-speed gearbox features the AS-TRONIC automatic control system. The hydraulically operated four-point outriggers are self-levelling with an electronic indicator. The crane itself is also powered by a Liebherr made engine which has an output of 180kW. Electronic control is provided by Liebherr’s own LICCON computer system via twin self-centering joysticks located in the operator’s seat armrests, with LICCON also incorporating safe load indication and a diagnostic and testing system. The ergonomically designed, state-of-the-art cab is comfortably appointed with full instrumentation and can be tilted backwards hydraulically for optimum visibility during lifting operations.

Flat-top crane 85 EC-B 5i At the 2014 bC India Liebherr is presenting the 85 EC-B 5i flat-top crane which is being assembled at Liebherr’s Pune plant. The 85 EC-B 5i has a maximum load capacity of 5,000 kg and can lift 1,300 kg at the jib end, up to a maximum working radius of 50 m. The successful 85 EC-B 5i is specially adapted to the Indian market and inner-

city needs. When the 85 EC-B 5i was developed, the emphasis was not only on the superstructure but also on the low-width 85 LC tower system, which has been optimally matched to the new crane and has new pin connectors. When working in town and city centres, a decisive advantage is that the dimensions of all the assemblies of the new 85 EC-B 5i are so compact. The new 85 LC tower system has a cross-section of only 1.2 x 1.2 m, which simplifies both transportation and erecting work if the inner-city site is small or access is difficult. The 85 EC B 5i city crane can be erected quickly and safely in just about every gap in the building line. n

Liebherr wheel loader L 580, representing the expanded wheel loader product range for the Indian market at bC India

Liebherr mobile crane LTM 1220-5.2, engineered for maximum lifting performance

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Terex launches new backhoe loader and Lonking wheel loaders T

erex Corporation has launched its innovative Terex backhoe loader (TLB740SE) and Terex-Lonking wheel loaders (CDM 856 and 835) at bC India 2014. Simultaneously, an announcement of a strategic alliance between Terex and Lonking was declared.

Both these events were presided over by George Ellis, President, Terex Construction and Debo Qui, Executive Director, CEO and President, Longking Holdings. Commenting on the strategic alliance George Ellis said, “‘Lonking is one of the leading equipment manufacturing companies from China. With this tie-up Terex India will enhance the platforms to facilitate all the customers located in the defined target markets across the country.

We will continue to explore ground partners and distributors and further ensure that Terex builds the right operational and distribution platforms within each of our market segments.”

During the occasion, Mr Qui, said, “As one of the most influential countries in Asia, India is attracting more and more attention from global investors. Today, as one of the largest construction machinery manufacturers of China, Lonking has come to New Delhi, hand in hand with Terex, one of the global top brands, in respond to the appeal of ‘Make in India’ Policy. No doubt, Terex is one of the most influential global construction machinery manufacturers. We feel honoured to establish the strategic alliance with Terex, to launch Terex-Lonking wheel loader. Our endeavour is to provide the best quality equipment with competitive

Terex stall at bC India

pricing alongside efficient performance to the Indian customers.” According to Vijay Sharma, Executive Director, Terex Equipment Pvt. Ltd., “This alliance is going to further strengthen product portfolio and will focus on delivering reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications. In the recent years, Terex Corporation has been witnessing a positive response from the Indian Market. Last year, despite weak demand from the market, Terex backhoe loaders sales have grown by 5 per cent in comparison to 2013.” n

Schwing Stetter to sell tower cranes in India Schwing Stetter India with its expertise in concrete construction equipment in India, has brought expertise from group company XCMG, a China-based global construction equipment manufacturer that has a majority control of Germanyheadquartered Schwing group.

Schwing Stetter stall at bC India

chwing Stetter India announced its foray into material handling industry with the launch of an exclusive range of Schwing-XCMG tower cranes. The expansion will see the readymix concrete equipment maker selling towers cranes of XCMG, a Chinabased global construction equipment manufacturer that has a majority control of Germany-headquartered Schwing group, in the Indian market.

The increasing demand for mechanisation of construction activities is pushing the requirement of tower cranes in India that are able to lift heavier loads and be more productive yet be affordable to own and operate. “Schwing Stetter has always laid emphasis on understanding customer needs. Schwing concrete pumps and Schwing-XCMG tower cranes will work in synergy to suit their requirements,” the company said. Schwing-XCMG tower cranes come in various capacities and types ranging between 5-tonne and 6-tonne.

The cranes are designed to handle highrise projects. Speaking on the occasion, Anand Sundaresan, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India said, “The launch of SchwingXCMG tower crane marks a very important milestone in the journey of Schwing Stetter.” V.G. Sakthikumar, Managing Director, Schwing Stetter Sales & Services Pvt. Ltd said, “Keeping in mind the growing infrastructure requirements in India, our focus has shifted into improvising our technologies that will help to save time, money and improve performance. We believe that Schwing-XCMG tower cranes will enable all of these for the construction equipment industry. The launch of Schwing-XCMG Tower Crane will be a defining moment in the journey of Schwing Stetter.” n January 2015

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Highlights

LiuGong launches new wheel loader L

iuGong, a global leader in manufacturing a full line of extreme duty equipment, has launched CLG818C BSIII wheel loader in India.

The CLG818C BSIII is equipped with Kirloskar 4R1040TC engine with rated power of 56kw. Ideally suited for the Indian market, the CLG818C BSIII meets India’s BSIII emission standard. Featuring YJ280 single phase torque converter and BD05 counter shaft-type power shift transmission, the CLG818C BSIII offers big traction force with high reliability. The accurate matching of the torque converter and the engine ensures high speed and low fuel consumption. The machine features with large area cab glass allowing the operator clear vision of sight to the working environment. Safe and easy entry to

cab is possible from both sides via full height access doors. The forward extended rearview mirror, matched with the rearview mirror in the cab, offers the operator a less obstructed view of the worksite. The operator can observe the condition at the right side of the machine clearly without turning around. The cab greatly reduces both vibration and sound levels, which eases the operator’s fatigue. Double-lever control is installed. Controls are intuitive and ergonomically placed for easy and comfortable operation.

The streamlined engine hood design is in accordance with the aerodynamics. Dual access doors provides large maintenance space and the mesh holes on the doors

greatly helps cooling, which meets the requirement for working at 55 C. This machine features air over hydraulic disc type service brake system. Once the brake is applied, power will be cut off automatically to ensure stable and reliable brake performance. Low pressure protection technology is also designed for safety. When the brake pressure is lower than 0.4Mpa, the transmission cannot start or the neutral gear cannot be engaged. n

Manitowoc launches two new Potain topless tower cranes A

t bC India 2014, Manitowoc introduced two new Potain topless tower cranes, displayed one of the most successful grove cranes of all time, and presented an innovative Potain selferecting crane. The company’s outdoor booth also staged a number of customer handovers, presentations, product launches and media events.

Raman Joshi, Managing Director, Manitowoc Cranes India, said that bC India was firmly established as India’s leading construction equipment trade show, and the company’s participation at the event was designed to outline its commitment to its customers and the industry. “At bC India, we clearly demonstrated to the Indian crane industry how committed we are to innovation and customer value,” he said. “We also emphasised how those two principles are connected. We, at Manitowoc, produce innovative cranes that are more productive and

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profitable for our customers, meaning we can improve return on investment and overall value for our customers. Innovation and customer value are what drives Manitowoc, and the products on show at bC India demonstrate that perfectly.”

Potain MCT 205 The new Potain tower cranes are topless MCT models built at the company’s factory in Pune. The larger one is the MCT 205 which has a maximum 10-tonne capacity and can lift 1.75 tonnes at its maximum jib end of 65 metres. With a focus on fast erection, the complete upper works for the MCT 205 can be assembled in four lifts. The heaviest group of components is just 7.9 tonnes and the full 65-metre jib can be placed in a single lift. Attention has been paid to transportation too, with three jib sections able to fit inside a standard container. Potain MCT 85 The second topless model from Potain

making its debut in India was the MCT 85. Smaller than the MCT 205, it has a maximum 5-tonne capacity and an ability to lift 1.1 tonne at its jib end of 52 metres. This practical unit is efficiently easy to transport and needs just two trucks for the entire top portion of the crane. Again, on-site assembly is simplified, thanks to the pre-assembly work done at the Potain factory in Pune. Like the MCT 205, the MCT 85 can be operated as an internal climbing crane, positioned within the building that it is constructing. Mounted on 1.2-metre mast sections, the crane offers a maximum free-standing height of 33.2 metres when operating internally. n

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Creating the truck of the future

With a design that slopes slightly forward and a rebellious grille, it is reminiscent of a racehorse at the starting gate, ready to take the world by storm. Which is precisely what it is! We are talking about Volvo Trucksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next truck generation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the new Volvo FH Series.

9 years. That is how long it is since Volvo Trucks last launched an entirely new truck generation. It was 1993 and the trucks were the Volvo FH12 and FH16. The series was an immediate success and, one year later, it was chosen as the prestigious Truck of the Year. The Volvo FH has been the obvious choice for many truck customers for many years. It goes without saying that Volvo Trucks has not simply been sitting back, doing nothing, since 1993. It has instead remained at the cutting edge when it comes to product development by continuously improving its trucks. This has included making a number of updates to the Volvo FH Series and developing the driveline; it has

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become both more powerful and more environmentally sustainable over the years. One of the main challenges when it comes to creating an entirely new

truck generation was to make a new truck that was even more unique than the old Volvo FH and took product development to a totally new level.

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Another design target has been to ensure that the new Volvo FH Series sends a powerful message.

“We have had a long journey with the current Volvo FH Series, which has been the subject of a number of successful face-lifts and has thereby maintained its competitiveness,” says Claes Nilsson, President Volvo Trucks. He adds, “The only way forward has been to develop something that is even more outstanding. We want to be able to offer our customers the chance to share in the future and the new Volvo FH Series enables us to do precisely that”. From the beginning, the target was to create the truck of the future, a revolution in the industry, and the journey from the drawing-board to the finished truck has been comprehensive. It is not simply a question of moving from A to B. It has instead been an adventure-filled expedition through a jungle of different parameters, all of which have required detailed attention. “We started the product planning for the new Volvo FH Series back in 2003. This initially focused on studies of the business environment and analysing future developments in the transport industry, together with future customer requirements and legal standards,” explains Staffan Rödjedal, product

manager for the development of the new Volvo FH Series. He says that the Volvo Group’s core values – environmental care, safety and quality – have naturally inspired the guidelines throughout the project, but that one factor has ultimately played by far the most important role: the customer. It has been a question of building a truck for the people who are going to use it. The starting point when Volvo Trucks began developing the new Volvo FH Series was to ask customers exactly what they needed and wanted in a truck. “We can only dream of having the same amount of knowledge drivers have. They are the experts. That’s why it was so important to obtain their input at an early stage in the project. Among other things, drivers tested different entry solutions, mirror designs, storage, beds and mattresses, lighting and driver’s environments. We then took the best concepts, the ones that obtained the highest rankings from our customers, and incorporated them in the new truck,” says Staffan Rödjedal. Using a functional design solution in which the rearview mirror housing has been removed, freeing up the glass to be fitted on slender arms, visibility – and thereby safety – has been significantly improved. “Another illustration of function is the way our designers have collaborated with aerodynamic experts to produce a truck which, even if it has a larger cab, generates as little air resistance as possible. This is essential for low fuel consumption,” explains Rikard Orell.

The most important change to the design of the new Volvo FH Series relates to the A pillars. They are now upright, increasing the size of the cab by not less than one cubic metre. This change is yet another illustration of the functional design of the truck, as a larger living area and more storage were clear-cut requests from customers. During the design process, the customer was also the focal point. To begin with, customers were asked to test wooden models, so-called “mock-ups”, and test vehicles in which different new components had been incorporated in the current Volvo FH Series, after which they also had the chance to test and evaluate finished prototypes. “We have also conducted a number of field tests with the truck at our customers, in which they have driven the new series in commercial traffic. All the input from them has then been followed up and improvements have been made as the project progressed,” says product manager Staffan Rödjedal. An enormous test programme has been conducted at the same time. The service life and reliability of the Volvo FH Series have, for example, undergone quality tests in shaking rigs, extreme environments and climates of different types. The new truck series has also undergone safety tests to verify that its structure is reliable. This has included 1,000 simulations, 200 component tests and 50 sleigh tests. The most comprehensive test is known as a fullscale test, which is conducted more than 25 times. “There is absolutely no question that the drivers have helped to design their new working equipment and home. Many drivers live and sleep in their trucks more than five nights a week, so they know what’s important for them to enjoy work and do a good job. In all, we spoke to almost 900 drivers.” January 2015

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Feature “This is a world first in the truck industry and the new Volvo FH Series is definitely going to make us world leaders,” says Martin Palming, as he describes the road holding offered by the new truck series.

Volvo Trucks’ design team, with Rikard Orell at the helm, played a key role in this process. Because designing this truck has focused equally on function and aesthetics. “In the safety tests, we crash a complete truck and test everything, absolutely everything – from the way the exterior, interior and electrical systems are affected to how the crash dummy is protected,” explains Carl Johan Almqvist, Traffic and Product Safety Director Volvo Trucks. “These tests show that, with the new Volvo FH Series, we have reduced both penetration in the cab and the driver’s risk of sustaining knee injuries,” he adds. It is, however, important to point out that Volvo Trucks has always conducted extremely active safety programmes, even when it has not been involved in launching a totally new truck generation. Since 1969, Volvo has had its own Accident Research Team which investigates accidents that occur in

real-life traffic situations. The aim is to evaluate how and why accidents take place, with the aim of reducing them. Carl Johan Almqvist believes that a great deal of progress has now been made. “Safety has been part of Volvo since day one and it is one of our most important core values. This new truck is totally outstanding when it comes to safety. I often say that it is a driver’s dream. This is what a truck should be like,” says Carl Johan Almqvist. Two of the most important results from the drivers’ clinics are clearly related to safety and one of the main requests from the drivers has related to the design of the instrument panel. “When you drive, you want all the commands, all the switches and all the levers to be readily accessible. They have to be in front of you, so that you never need to take your eyes off the road. The instrument panel in the new Volvo FH Series has been optimised to match these needs,” explains Carl Johan Almqvist. The road performance of the vehicle – in other words, the way the driver perceives the truck and the way it handles different situations on the road, such as ruts and corners – is another aspect of safety. The improvements and optimisation relate to the front-wheel suspension, rear-wheel suspension, cab suspension, engine suspension and steering geometry – in fact, everything that could have an impact on road performance. This has been achieved without compromising on Volvo Trucks’ world-leading comfort.

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Another key factor for Volvo Trucks has been to develop a fuel-efficient truck. One of the most important new features in is context is I-See, an auto-didactic system that complements the intelligent I-Shift transmission. This system streamlines up- and downhill driving, which can reduce fuel consumption by as much as five per cent. “You could say that I-Shift has now been given eyes,” says Anders Eriksson, an engineer at Group Trucks Technology, who has been responsible for developing I-See. “The first time a route is driven, I-See registers its topography and, when the truck then covers the same route again, this stored information is used to check the vehicle speed, gear selections and auxiliary brakes. In this way, the energy generated by the truck is used in a more fuel-efficient way,” explains Anders Eriksson. Lars Mårtensson, head of environmental affairs at Volvo Trucks, thinks that both I-See and a new Volvo FH Series combine to produce a huge step in the right direction. “Our vision is sustainable transport and we can see that haulage company owners, their customers and society as a whole are also working towards similarly challenging environmental targets. With the new Volvo FH Series, we are on the right track and we shall be able to give our customers a competitive advantage as they strive to realise their own objectives. So it’s good for the environment and good for business,” says Lars Mårtensson. “This is the true definition of teamwork. We would never have been able to develop the world’s best truck, which I am convinced this is, if we had not had such skilled employees who feel the same burning enthusiasm for their work and for the product,” he says. n

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Gulf Oil Lubricants India, Whitmore form strategic alliance

Whitmore manufactures lubricants, friction modifiers, rail lubrication equipment, lubrication management systems, coatings, sealants and cleaners Product launch at International Mining & Machinery Exhibition, Kolkata

0ulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., a Hinduja Group Company, has formed a strategic partnership with Whitmore, a global producer of lubrication-centric reliability products including highperformance mining, rail and industrial lubricants for the Indian market.

known as one of the most respected sales and marketing organisations in the lubrication industry” said Alex Medrano, Technical Director at Whitmore. “Together we can leverage our strengths in the Indian market and grow our mutual customer base.”

Gulf Oil will exclusively represent Whitmore Lubricants in India. With this alliance, Gulf Oil adds Whitmore’s specialty lubricants and greases to its already extensive product line of industrial and automotive lubricants and maintenance solutions for mining and other industrial market segments. Whitmore had been looking for the right partner to join forces within the Indian market. “We wanted a partner that understood the needs of the mining and other heavy industrial markets,” said Jack Ellis, Vice President of Lubrication Sales at Whitmore. “Gulf Oil provides exactly what we were looking for. They have the distribution network we desired and they provide customers with innovative solutions that complement our products.”

Dr. Y. P. Rao, Global Technology Head, Gulf Oil International said that this strategic partnership will be able to offer an end-to-end efficient lubrication solutions to mining and industrial customers.

“Gulf Oil is one of the most recognised brands in the world, and well

Whitmore has had a strong focus on the mining industry for more than 100 years. Its mining lubricants are used around the world. Major markets include the United States, Russia, China, Australia and South America. Designed for the extremes, Whitmore products include extreme pressure lubricants for bearings, gears and severe applications associated with modern mining. “Whitmore has a worldwide reputation for delivering the customengineered solutions industry counts

on, no matter how adverse conditions are or how demanding the environment may be,” said Jeff Kilpatrick, President and CEO of Whitmore. “We needed a partner that understood the dynamics involved and could provide a best practice lubrication program to Indian customers. Gulf Oil has the resources to provide consistent lubrication solutions across multiple locations. We are very excited to have it as part of our worldwide distribution network.” Ravi Chawla, MD, Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited, said “We are looking forward to this tie-up with Whitmore as this will enhance our product offering to the core sector industries like Mining, Minerals & Metals, Power, Cement and Construction, which are all poised for a growth. Whitmore’s experience will further strengthen our value proposition to our current and future customers in India”. All Whitmore products manufactured in USA will be sold and serviced by Gulf Oil in India. The products were launched at the recently concluded IMME at Kolkata. n January 2015

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Spartan Engineering: strengthening CE industry Spartan’s core purpose has been to enhance productivity, speed and safety in the construction and infrastructure industry

partan Engineering Industries Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based ISO: 9001 2008 certified manufacturer and supplier of high quality construction machineries and equipment like bar bending machines, bar cutting machines, man and material hoists, multi functional material hoists, rope suspended platforms, tower crane and MFH zip.

Splendid journey Spartan Engineering was founded in the year 1971 and it forayed in to the field of manufacturing and supplying construction equipment in the year 2006. Since its 40 years of existence in engineering industry, the company has displayed a remarkable growth trajectory in construction equipment manufacturing. Able leadership Spartan is lead by its young and dynamic Managing Director Vikram Mehta. His vision has made Spartan one of the most preferred brands in construction equipment manufacturing industry. Not only with the customers, but also has won many accolades from various renowned bodies in construction and infrastructure industry. Manufacturing excellence Spartan’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at Kalwa at Navi Mumbai and Atgaon at MumbaiNasik highway are fully equipped with world-class equipment to manufacture an array of construction equipment. Spartan has also successfully vertically integrated all manufacturing activities like designing, fabrication, machining, assembling, testing, finishing and dispatch in-house under the supervision of its stringent quality control team.

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Pan India presence Spartan Engineering has a network of 15 offices across India where it has local marketing and service engineers to efficiently cater to customers in those regions. The company has also set up offices in Indore, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Assam, Odisha etc and is compliant in terms of offices, post sales service, trained manpower well equipped with resources, spares parts availability. Customer delight Spartan offers AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) and PMC (Preventive

Spartan leads in construction equipment manufacturing industry by carrying many customers’ smiles in heart, pats on back and armed with various accolades in India and abroad.

Vikram Mehta Managing Director, Spartan Engineering Industries Pvt. Ltd.

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Allround bridging systems ideal to access railway station Layher Allround Bridging systems to build a solution for access of passengers not only tailor-made, but also economical and time saving solution up, resulting in quick and easy assembly. When used as a support beam for a scaffolding structure, podium or roof structure, the Allround bridging system is connected to the structure above it by using Allround standards integrated into the top. Using the wedge-heads welded onto the sides, even suspended scaffolding structures can be connected, or several bridging units can be connected next to one another for a further increase in the load bearing capacity. When a footbridge is built, the Allround bridging system is connected to Allround standards using the wedgeheadsprovided on the sides of the posts. Depending on application, either event decks or steel decks can be used. The bridge can also be clad using Layher Protect cassettes and roofed. The bridge is mounted on Layher heavy-duty supports with specially designed support elements. These support elements permit pre-assembly on the ground and subsequent insertion by crane, which is a major advantage when spanning bridges across roads.

Application of Layher Allround bridging systems to access station Refurbishing work with ongoing operation: after demolition of the existing bridge, a temporary bridge solution was needed to allow passengers to cross the tracks safely. This is where the flexibility of Layher’s Allround equipment came into its own. With the Allround bridging system, efficient building was possible not just of two free-standing bridges, its rapid assembly: the combination with the Allround construction kit also permitted integration of a stairway structure plus a wheelchair ramp for unimpeded access. Railway Station in Melbourne, Australia

he Allround bridging system is the ideal complement to Layher Allround equipment. With just a few additional components, the load-bearing capacity of the proven Allround system can be increased enough to create, for example, widespan footbridges or support structures for heavy loads. The Allround bridging system is available in the familiar Layher dimensions of 2.07 metres and 2.57 metres, with its unique wedge-head connection making it fully compatible with Layher Allround equipment. Simple bolt connections enable the components of the bridging system to be connected

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When railway stations are refurbished, their highly frequented nature plus the need to maintain rail services are severe challenges for the planners. A current example: demolition of a pedestrian bridge. To ensure that railway passengers can continue to cross the tracks safely during new construction work, a temporary and free-standing bridge including stairway access and – for unimpeded access – a wheelchair ramp each having an effective loading capacity of 5 kN/sq.m. were needed and fulfil by using combination of Layher Allround wedge head connection, Bridging Systems and its comprehensive range of components plus supplementary parts with unlimited possibilities for use. 54

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India’s first prefab health centre comes up in Bihar

CME has commissioned India’s first prefabricated health centre at Gaya District in Bihar. The Mehkar health centre is built in three months using the prefabrication technology. The hospital bed per 1,000 population ratio in India is barely 1.3, significantly lower than the other BRIC economies and the WHO guideline of 3.5 beds per 1,000 population. In India, the healthcare infrastructure constitutes about 70 per cent of the overall sectoral expenditure and this highlights the need for fast and efficient healthcare infrastructure in India. Offering a solution to this challenge, Samir Sharan, Chief Executive Officer, ACME said, “The prefabrication technology is the key to India’s infrastructure development and 52

we hope that its immediate adoption shall help the country heap in savings in terms of time and money. The first prefabricated Health Centre set-up at Bihar is a model infrastructure for the infrastructure players to emulate and help in nation-building while cutting down carbon footprint.” The use of prefabrication technology in comparison with the conventional methods of construction brings in savings to the tune of 50 per cent while it also helps cutting down the carbon footprint. The savings also constitute the terms of construction in all terrain and weather conditions, the company said.

site-environment • Thermal insulation leads to reduced energy requirement of infrastructure • Versatile and suitable for all types of built environment starting from residential blocks to offices, warehouses, commercial complexes, site offices, telecom shelters etc • Virtually zero maintenance throughout life. ACME has used Prefabrication technology to commission various state-of-the-art infrastructure including commercial buildings, highaltitude accommodation units and cold-storage infrastructure.

Advantages of using prefabricated technology for construction: • Structurally strong • Low wastage and spill ensures clean

The company is underway to commission the 35th National Games Village at Kerala through prefabrication technology. n

Access to the bridges took the form of two stairways and a wheelchair ramp. For these jobs too, the Layher product range always has the right components to hand: from lightweight aluminium platform stairways and separate stairway stringers for different loads, to child safety guard rails. For the safety of the many passengers, the scaffolding constructors selected for the stairway access two parallel structures to match the double bridge solution. The combination of size 750 stairway stringers and standard decks used as steps permits variable widths of the stairways: in this case 2 metres, matching the width of the bridges. Thanks to the convenient pitch dimensions, the size 750 stairway stringer is also ideal for public areas.

substructure, the scaffolding erectors chose a combination of lattice beams and Allround equipment. Thanks to the option of flexible height adjustment, the ramp could be built with exactly the required inclination of 4 degrees including its horizontal intermediate platforms – and in a space-saving U-shape. Wheelchair-suitable and childsafety guard rails ensure a high degree of safety during use. In this way, the Layher Allround Bridging systems to build a solution for access of passengers not only tailor-made, but also economical and time saving solution (constructed in just 10 days). n

During construction of the bridge, the Allround bridging system was a crucial advantage. With the extremely strong Allround supplementary component – a modular lattice beam – it is possible to build both bridges with a free span of up to about 30 metres long and support beams for heavy loads quickly and easily. It also ensured that electric cables and communication equipment could be routed without problems. For wellorganized passenger flows in both directions, the scaffolding erectors built two parallel bridges each with an 18 metres span and 2 metres width. The use of Layher Event decks ensures trip-proof movement – on foot or in a wheelchair. The bridges were assembled on the ground and then emplaced by crane. The high fitting accuracy of Allround equipment played a big part in speeding up assembly.

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The 100 metres long wheelchair ramp was also built on the basis of the Layher system range. For the

Authored by__ Mithilesh Kumar, Director, Layher scaffolding systems Pvt. Ltd.

Peb

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Steel PEB: versatile solution for warehouses Nowadays, if we observe, most of the warehouses are built using PEB technique. Let us find out what are the aspects that are making PEB a preferred method for building warehouses on large scale

n earlier days, warehouses were built with traditional brick and mortar construction. However, with the advent of sustainable construction, pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB) technology came into limelight in the warehousing segment and various companies are taking efforts to establish themselves in market.

PEB way for warehouses PEB technology has now become one of the preferred modes of construction for warehouses being setting up across India. This erstwhile concept in India has now become a widely accepted solution with proven benefits for construction in the Indian environment. “With eco-friendly construction and fast catching up the growth curve in the Indian market, PEB is the most viable construction solution as it is a green product with very little impact on the environment,” says D Raju, Managing Director, Kirby Building Systems India Ltd.

With eco-friendly construction and fast catching up the growth curve in the Indian market, PEB is the most viable construction solution...

D Raju, Managing Director, Kirby Building Systems India Ltd.

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PEB is also considered as a perfect fit for developing warehousing sites because of the recyclable nature of steel used in the buildings. Kirby has already been designing buildings that meet the green building and eco-friendly construction norms. A combination of standard hotrolled sections, cold-formed sections, profiled sheets, steel rods, etc. are used for the construction of industrial steel structures with PEB systems and are

the preferred practices followed in the warehousing industries. “The most popular configuration of the industrial warehouses currently being used is of PEB which varies in multiple width modules each of about 25-30 metres, having equal nos. of bays varying between 7-10 metres with an eave height around 6-10 metres,” says Anjan Dutta Roy, Vice President, Tiger Steel Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. “In a study between a typical PEB frame when compared with Conventional Steel Buildings (CSB) shows that the PEB provides a better economic output.” PEB as the name indicates that the concept involves steel building systems which are predesigned and prefabricated. These are produced in a workshop under a global standard quality control by using latest manufacturing techniques. “The basis of the PEB concept lies in providing the sections varying throughout the length according to the bending moment diagram using non-prismatic rigid frames with slender elements. Tapered built up sections are 58

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very commonly used which are made out of thin plates,” informs Mr Roy.

Choosing right material “Selection of right material of steel depends up on many factors like building occupancy, steel grade, economy, availability, chemical composition, physical property, durability etc.,” says Sanjay Loya, Director, Loya Pre Engineered Buildings Pvt. Ltd. Today steel is one of the most common materials in the world. Modern steel is generally identified by various grades defined by Standards organisations. For example, the society of automotive engineers has a series of grades defining many types of steel. The American Society for Testing and Materials has a separate set of standards, which define alloys such as A36 steel – the most commonly used structural steel in the United States.

Use of steel Steel as a material with high strength per unit mass, has an advantage in constructing structures to have large column-free space. An industrial warehouse is a storage building and is usually configured as single storey steel structure with or without mezzanine floors. The designing of industrial warehouse includes designing of the

Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that is widely used in construction and other applications because of its high tensile strength and low cost.

structural elements as it consists of rafter systems or roof truss, columns, purlins or girts, gantry girder and its accessories etc. “Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that is widely used in construction and other applications because of its high tensile strength and low cost,” says Mr Loya. Frames of pre-engineered buildings are made from an extensive inventory of standard steel plates stocked by the PEB manufacturer. PEB frames are normally tapered and often have flanges and webs of variable thicknesses and depth along the individual member. In regular/conventional steel buildings mill produced hot rolled sections (beams/columns) are used. The size of each member is selected on the basis of the maximum internal stress (bending moment) in the member. Since a hot rolled section has a constant depth many parts of the members are over designed. Use of steel or metal is much more advantageous while building warehouses. Mr Roy explains the same through following points: • Many business owners and investors are choosing steel as their material of choice when planning their new warehouse project due to its versatility to meet the storage needs. • PEB warehouse project layout can avoid any interior load-bearing columns to maximise the useable square footage for storage. • PEB being an all-steel design generally eliminates any repairing and maintenance concerns that of other

building materials suffer from. • Metal buildings are extremely durable and typically last longer than other types of buildings. They are also immune to termites and are much more likely to withstand extreme weather conditions than other building materials. As a result of this durability, they usually require less maintenance and tend to cost less to insure. • Steel buildings take less time to build than other types of structures, thus getting a project done a few weeks sooner than normal saves investors quite a bit of money.

Advantages and applications Generally PEB has number of advantages over the CSB which is widely accepted after obtaining results from various software analysis and literature studies. Weight of PEBs are lighter than CSBs on primary members (about 30 per cent) and secondary members (purlins and girts) made out of coils compared with HR sections used in CSB. PEB design are more efficient compared to CSB in optimising through various software analysis compare to fewer design aids, hence each project require more time. Connection design is also lesser for PEB when measured against CSB. Foundation support reaction for PEB is also much lesser than CSB, hence light-weight foundation can be adopted which leads to design simplicity and reduction in cost. “PEB warehouses offer a unique blend of stability, value-engineering, economy and unmatched speed of construction,” says Mr Roy. “Also future expansion is easy and simple for PEB

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Standards and codes “The lack of standards and codes leaves the customer in a doubt. Presently, in some developed countries like USA, the engineers follow AISC/MBMA recommendations for PEB applications, whereas in India, PEB specific code is yet to be formulated,” says Mr Loya.

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as compared to CSB which is also very tedious and costly.” There have been early experiments in RCC structures for godowns and warehouses but large spans render RCC options ineffective. In the past the predecessor to PEB was fabricated structural steel shed with trusses and stanchions. But again since this involved usage of standard sections, often left the structure a bit over-designed and cost inefficient. Thus, makes more popular and well accepted concept while choosing the projects such as warehousing. The PEB buildings are fabricated in such a way that they just need to be bolted to erect, thus reduce the man power requirement and equipment deployment. It can be planned viewing ‘just-in-time delivery’ basis for optimising

the logistics and construction schedules to match the warehouse developers’ programme. This helps in bringing down the overall project schedule quite a great extent as compared to CSB or RCC buildings of similar configuration. This results in lesser gestation period on investment and faster ROI. Accurate PEB scheduling provides the investors to suit the dead-lines to start renting out the spaces for faster returns. The most important aspect of PEB warehouses is that they are made out of largely sustainable structures since the materials used are being sourced from sustainable producers. Financial institutions’ strategy on investments in warehousing business has evolved with large format sustainable and efficient warehouses built to matching global standards sought by global players. “Warehousing is an ‘investment opportunity’, therefore it needs to be managed through a very optimal management expenses and PEB warehouses are the right answer to it,” believes Mr Roy.

In a study between a typical PEB frame when compared with Conventional Steel Buildings (CSB) shows that the PEB provides a better economic output

In all, we can say that advantages of PEB include: cost savings, faster ROI, quicker delivery, faster installation, single source responsibility, low maintenance, flexibility in expansion, Architectural flexibility, earthquake resistant, superior quality, etc. and these have become vital for any type of warehouse construction.

Anjan Dutta Roy, Vice President, Tiger Steel Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.

PEB structures find their applications in various segments like warehouses, aircrafts hangers, industrial and commercial buildings, multi story buildings, petrol pumps, shopping malls,

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The latest IS 800 – 2007 covers steel design by Limit State Method, but still restricted to use concepts for conventional steel design. It is yet to cover the broader spectrum of PEB application.

Solutions offered Warehouses are increasingly addressing specific requirements for its customers such as offering bare storage, storage with crane facilities, food storage, storage with multi-level stacking and open storage. Kirby India provides a package solution for these types of requirements with its new concept of Rack Supported Warehouses based on the end use of that warehouse. It has already supplied such buildings to many companies. “Kirby India is the torch bearer for introducing the PEB technology in India,” says Mr Raju. “Kirby’s warehouse buildings are customised to meet the unique demands of the customers. As a result, today Kirby has become synonymous with PEB warehouse buildings in the Indian market.” Kirby is present in both in PEB and storage solutions and it becomes strategic for the company to provide end to end solution for increasing demand for such type of requirements in the market.

Summary Advantages offered by PEB have made it more suitable and preferable method for building warehouses. In current market scenario, more than 80 per cent of warehouses are being built with PEB which has taken over the conventional mode of construction. n

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SML PEB: assured quality, timely delivery

axena Marine-Tech Pvt. Ltd. (SML) has been serving the nation since 1973, when it started its journey by associating with the indigenisation process of Ministry of Defence. SML has come a long way since then. SML PEB business has become synonymous with providing nonresidential PEBs to client with a comprehensive offering of design, manufacturing and erection services having all facilities under one roof. The company consistently sets new standards in building technology, with continual improvement and assimilation of new concepts, products and practices. Its products are backed by superior quality assurance practices to ensure that every SML building shall perform equal to the best in the world.

SML buildings are custom-designed using state-of-the-art engineering software so as to meet customers’ exact specifications. Its construction approach ensures that the buildings are comparatively economical and delivery is faster. SML is equipped to meet the demand for environment friendly, energy efficient design as well as contemporary construction practices to ensure that the buildings perform well during the expected life. SML PEB has product approval from Military Engineering Services (MES).

SML PEB business has become synonymous with providing non-residential PEBs to client with a comprehensive offering of design, manufacturing and erection services having all facilities under one roof. M. S. Saxena, Chairman, Saxena Marine Tech Pvt Ltd

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Focus on customer In India, penetration of PEB concept and its components has increased tremendously during the past 10 years. It has found application in 5-Star hotels, green buildings, shopping malls, residential accommodation, high rise buildings, cold storages, steel and cement plant sheds in addition to the conventional uses like warehouses and industrial buildings. PEB as concept has great future. Today, SML is covering entire range of application of PEB concept except residential buildings.

SML product range • Pre-engineered building systems • Roofing and wall cladding • Cold form Z and C purlins • Metal decking or mezzanine system • Roof rafter system • Insulated roofing or cladding system • Louvers. SML products are produced using virgin carbon steel and aluminium alloy based materials for PEB. SML is having vast experience of over three decades in fabrication and manufacturing. It started PEB business vertical in 2001. Today the company is offering versatile solutions to building industries which include design, engineering, development, and execution of complete metal building. SML steel building manufacturing facility has four semi-automatic, computer aided manufacturing lines. SML strives to exceed the expectations of its valued customer by virtue of having assimilated the stringent Military Standards. n

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Mascon: for all concrete needs of building formwork equipment, manufactured to fine tolerances. The majority of the equipment comprises panel sections while the rest includes vertical and horizontal corner sections, bulkheads and special floor slab beams that can be dismantled without disturbing the props supporting the floor slab concrete.

he Mascon Construction System is a system for forming the cast-in-place concrete structure of a building. It is also a system for scheduling and controlling the work of other construction trades such as steel reinforcement, concrete placement, and mechanical and electrical trades. The company forms all of the concrete in a building including; walls, floor slabs, columns, beams, stairs, lift shafts, window hoods, balconies and various decorative features in exact accordance with the architectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design.

The Mascon System of aluminium forms can be erected by unskilled labour and without the need for hoisting cranes. The largest panel weighs no more than 30 kgs which means it can be handled by a single worker. The panels and other sections are secured and fixed by steel pins and wedges with spacer ties. The only tool required is a hammer. Like most engineering systems, the Mascon System is comprised of two distinct parts; the hardware and the software. The hardware consists of hundreds of standard pieces of

Most of the Mascon equipment are made of aluminium, with very less amount of steel. The use of aluminium allows the larger components to be big enough to be effective, yet light enough to be handled by a single worker. Consequently, the need for cranes or other heavy handling equipment is eliminated. All of the individual pieces of equipment are joined by steel pins and wedges and the only tool required in assembly is a simple hammer. This eliminates the need for skilled workers. n

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Nav Nirman making its way through its formwork solutions

• Water – resources engineering • Transport infrastructure (roads and bridges) • Stadium and sports building construction and to meet the growing needs of the construction industry.

av Nirman Formwork Systems Pvt. Ltd. formerly known as Nav Nirman Beam Technics was established in 2003 with a vision of providing the best engineering wood and project wood consultancy to the growing construction industry in India. Its objective is to expand the original value chain of round timber by way of cut timber and to widen and optimise the application thereof. The company believes that its reputation is built on technical expertise, professional approach and commercial integrity. Nav Nirman has its manufacturing plant located in Hyderabad. The company has state-ofthe-art-infrastructure facility equipped with modern technologies so as to provide quality products to its clients. Its in-house R&D unit and manufacturing unit help ensure that the products are made in compliance with international standards.

Formwork H-Beam The company offers H-Beam which has been introduced in construction industry to overcome the cumbersome process of procurement of timber.

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The company assures that H-Beam is designed and fabricated at par with International Standards under strict quality control and quality assurance to withstand various design loads during construction of various activities. The members are made up of structural plywood making the web, and flange sections are made up of well-seasoned spruce wood that makes timber H-beam stronger and durable. The flange and web of H-Beam are hot processed by the wedge technology that makes a versatile section by which the whole member gives strong, durable and higher load carrying capacity in various areas of construction industry. It can be used for all construction/ shuttering work like Column box, formwork making, circular column, wall shuttering making, beam span base support etc.

Applications of concrete support H-beams • Residential construction • Industrial construction • Office and building construction

Shuttering panel Shuttering panels made of solid wood have 3 layers with cross layers consisting of two outer skins made of spruce wood, oriented parallel to each other and one middle layer oriented crosswise to the grain direction of the outer skins. The build-up of the panels is symmetric to the middle layer. The two outer layers with aligned fibres and the middle layer are glued with waterproof bonding. This construction keeps the layers strongly bonded and gives more repetition along with high load carrying capacity. For construction use, the function of the solid wood shuttering panel is the same as film faced plywood.

Advantages • More repetition than FFDP due to the cross layers • High load carrying capacity • Dimensionally stable and uniform in size • Durable surface finishing with sanded. n

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JSPL commissions billet plant in Odisha has a casting speed of 3.6 metres per minute; claims to be the fastest in the world. The project harnessed the in-house capability of JSPL’s heavy machinery division in Raipur, which provided technological equipment’s and manufactured the biggest Ladle Turret for the Angul plant. “The project has been executed using innovations in civil and structural works such as Speed Floor casting, Schnell panels and other modern structural concepts,” the company states. Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) has commissioned the billet caster plant as part of the six MTPA integrated steel project in Angul, Odisha. “We have commissioned India’s largest capacity billet caster plant in Angul, within a record time of one year; setting yet another benchmark in the country.

This would enhance our regional product portfolio since we will now be able to produce long products in addition to the flat products already being produced in the Angul plant,” said Ravi Uppal, Managing Director and Group CEO, JSPL. The billet caster unit of 1x8 Strands and a maximum capacity of 2.3 MTPA

As part of the six MTPA integrated steel project in Angul, in the first phase of (2 MTPA); JSPL has already set up the coal gasification plant to produce sponge iron using indigenous high ash coal-based syngas as the reducing agent for its vertical shaft DRI. n

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The winners of the Tekla Global BIM awards have been chosen among the local BIM champions from around the world

Tekla Global BIM awards winners: Five Demonstrations on the Power of BIM

he winning Total BIM project, the new headquarters of the financial services group OP-Pohjola in Helsinki, Finland, is a multi-material building with a complex, sloped precast concrete and glass facade. A collaborative group of companies led by Sweco modelled the building in several locations, while designers and contractors followed design progress with the model’s design statuses. Several project parties used models for clash checking, hole reservations and visualisations, and chose object-based quantity take off and scheduling plus coordination with BIM. The competition jury selected the partially retractable roof of the Singapore Sport Hub by Arup the winner of the Steel category. A span of 310 metres makes it the largest freespanning dome structure in the world. Collaborative design between the architectural vision, venue designers and the structural engineering team using 3D modelling techniques resulted in a highly buildable roof that is extremely efficient, lightweight and sophisticated. The River Vantaanjoki Bridge in Finland by Siltanylund Oy and Destia Oy was chosen as the best Cast in Place Concrete project. The project included design and construction of a new road, bridge structures crossing the river

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Vantaanjoki, pile slabs, underpass and an associated trough. In addition to cast in place structures and reinforcement, the project parties modelled the roads and earthworks and utilised BIM in checking and approval process and on site. The winning project in the Precast category was the Mons railway station garage in Belgium, an unexpectedly beautiful structure by Hurks delphi engineering. Architect Santiago Calatrava created complex frame and wall element shapes that Hurks cast flawlessly as they communicated the fabrication information to mouldbuilders and rebar workers directly from Tekla software. The best among the Structural Engineering projects was the multifunctional Torun Concert Hall in Poland by Fort Polska. The geometrically very complex building consists of five modules, of which two can be joined to create a larger space for all kinds of events. The hall has inclined load-bearing concrete walls below partially movable ceilings made of hundreds of polymorph faces angled together. Without BIM, mapping this architectural thought would not have been possible. The winner of the public vote was the 2010-metre cable-stayed Cao Lanh

Bridge in the river Mekong delta in Vietnam. Created by VTCO Investment’s team of new Tekla users, the bridge model will not only be used for shop drawings production but also will play an important role in the operation and maintenance after the completion of the bridge, scheduled for 2017. The bridge was the clear favourite of over 3,500 online voters. In the Student category, the winner was a team of five students studying Architectural Engineering at Chosun University, South Korea. The team utilised BIM and IPD to model an 85-storey steel and concrete building and imported the individual models into Tekla BIMsight for collision detection and model coordination. The winners of the competition were chosen by a jury of international BIM experts: Dr. Arto Kiviniemi, Professor of Digital Architectural Design, University of Liverpool; Winn Gomez, BIM Manager of Oger International, Abu Dhabi; Dr. Burkhard TalebitariTewes, Specialist Journalist, Publishing House Wiley / Wilhelm Ernst & Sohn, Berlin, and Doug Brent, Vice President, Technology Innovation at Trimble, USA. Tekla was represented by the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Trimble Buildings Structures Division Risto Räty. n

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Bentley’s ProConcrete V8i flexibility in rebar detailing

tructural Engineers to gain enhanced efficiency in reinforced concrete projects with coming addition of rebar drawing automation to Bentley’s ProConcrete. ProConcrete V8i (SELECTseries 7), to be launched in 2015, will include Bentley’s rebar drawing automation technology, resulting in a cutting-edge BIM offering for reinforced concrete projects worldwide. Bentley Partner Scott D. Leib, President and CEO, Applied Systems Associates, Inc., said, “Efficient rebar and concrete drawing production for both detailers and designers has long been the biggest challenge in the adoption of 3D modelling. By intelligently automating the most timeconsuming tasks of drawing production – from hidden bar rendering to special purpose symbolization and automated scheduling – the concrete design and detailing industry takes a big step forward in productivity. We are also excited by the future. As we continue to integrate the 2D modelling capabilities and cross section drawing templates from Bentley Rebar and aSa’s own 2D detailing application into ProConcrete, we open up a world of new possibilities for users’ comfortable working in 2D or 3D.” Bentley Rebar has long been Bentley’s signature rebar product, but its strength has been its provision of a 2D workflow. ProConcrete is Bentley’s 3D rebar and concrete product. Seamlessly integrating the two technologies in ProConcrete V8i (SELECTseries 7) provides users maximum flexibility in rebar detailing. Bentley Rebar’s dynamic concrete drawing, labelling, and scheduling engine working in concert with ProConcrete’s 3D modelling capabilities will deliver integrated and automated drawing production, enhancing user efficiency. n January 2015

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Glen Raven expanding its presence in India G

len Raven Inc., a global provider of high-performance fabrics designed for a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial applications, is exploring expanding its presence in India.

The company provides highperformance fabrics for various industries including automotive, petrochemicals, construction, mining, logistics, geosynthetics, filtration and protective fabrics for the police, military, fire fighters etc. Glen Raven has manufacturing facilities on three continents, including North America, Europe, and Asia, and sells products in over 100 countries. Its brands such as Sunbrella and Dickson fabrics are used for residential and commercial awnings, upholstery, outdoor furniture, and boating. India’s technical textiles market, which is currently estimated at $ 17 billion is likely to reach a level of $ 32 billion by 2023, will develop as an important centre for both

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manufacturing and consumption. Innovation in using technical textiles for new applications across industries will be the driver of the growth of the industry.

Paige Mullis, Director of Concept Development, Glen Raven said, “Globally, technical textile forms 65 per cent of the textile market, whereas in India it is only 10 to 15 per cent. This indicates the massive growth potential in this segment. Given the demand for the technical textiles in India, and our diverse range of products, our experience and expertise in innovations in high performance fabrics, we are well placed to partner with Indian companies to provide solutions for industry specific needs. Our leadingedge manufacturing facilities specialise in weaving, knitting, dying, coating, and laminating worldwide—and are committed to the health and safety of our associates.” Glen Raven’s investments in India began in 2007 when it

acquired Strata Systems, Inc. in the U.S., which owned 50 per cent of Strata India, a geosynthetics sales, marketing and technical support company based in Mumbai formed in 2004 as part of Strata’s global operations.

According to Paige, “Advances in fiber, yarn, fabric and manufacturing technologies continue to lead to new application opportunities across industries, especially in the more highly engineered applications, such as in automobiles, military, and infrastructure. Glen Raven has been a leader in innovation, performance, quality and technical merit of these engineered products since 1880. Staying ahead of the technology curve is critical, but equally important for us is to partner with our customers to use our products as solutions for their specific needs in high tech, high performance fabrics designed not just to look attractive, but to offer a significant added value in terms of functionality.” n

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Jindal Stainless launches stainless steel modular toilets

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Mr Jain adds, “Towards this goal, Jindal Stainless has developed India’s first stainless steel modular toilets with biodisposable tanks, focussing on areas where accessibility to toilets and waste disposal is abysmal.” Stainless steel modular toilets provide an appropriate solution for this longstanding problem. In terms of structural strength, product life, maintenance, hygiene, eco-friendliness and scrap value, stainless steel toilets have proved to be better than fibre, mild steel or brick-and-mortar toilets. Due to the modular design, the toilets can be assembled on site, saving time and transportation costs. Weather resistant and with PVDcoated interiors, they can be installed easily at government schools, hospitals, tourist places, pilgrim centres, marketplaces, public auditoriums and fairs, railway stations and bus stands. Most importantly, these are competitively priced against fibre or brick-and-mortar toilets – a single-unit toilet costs ` 99,999 onwards, while the community toilets which are six units start from ` 3.99 lakhs and eight unit starting from ` 4.99. The disposal tanks cost approximately ` 59,000 per unit. Moreover, a bio-digester tank solution is been jointly developed with the DRDE, Railways and RDSO, which will solve hygiene issues on railway tracks and areas around them by converting human waste into gases and water with the help of specially-developed anaerobic bacteria that survive on such waste. n

indal Architecture Ltd., a subsidiary of Jindal Stainless Ltd., has announced the introduction of economical, ecofriendly, durable and convenient stainless steel modular toilets, as part of its expanding product range. The recyclable toilets are available in a range of single units and as community toilets of six and eight units, respectively. These toilets have the option of being upgraded to automated biotoilets. Emphasising on the need of modular stainless steel toilets in India, Anuj Jain, CEO, Jindal Architecture Ltd. said, “Human waste disposal is an ever-growing, perennial problem arousing aesthetic inhibitions, together with the threat of infectious diseases due to the contamination of groundwater. Less than 30 per cent of Indians presently have access to toilets. In rural regions, only 10 per cent of houses have toilets, with the rest resorting to open defecation. Although people in cities have better infrastructure facilities, nevertheless, here also just 70 per cent have access to toilets. This increases mortality rates because untreated waste causes diarrhoea, amoebiasis, cholera, typhoid and other dangerous diseases that threaten the lives of lakhs of children and their families.” Open defecation is one of the main causes of diarrhoea, causing the annual deaths of more than 750,000 children less than five years of age. Significantly, many of these deaths occur in India, where almost 30 million schoolchildren lack access to toilets. As many as 595 million Indians practice open defecation daily – almost 45 per cent of the populace. January 2015

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Living close to the nature Space Creative offers the potential to create space that are aesthetically pleasing and complement the natural environment constructed from interlocking struts in a geometric pattern. Space frames usually utilise a multidirectional span, and are often used to accomplish long spans with few supports.

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri, Mumbai

odern architecture is a perfect blend of nature’s beauty with contemporary technologies and aesthetic appeal. Space Creative Designer provides a living environment that has closeness with nature along with the benefits of latest materials and innovative thinking with the ultimate aim to provide you comfort

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and satisfaction of modern living. The company specialises in space frame, glass facades, aluminium composite cladding, structural glazing, curtain walling, skylight, and skywalk.

Space frame Space frame or space structure is a truss-like, lightweight rigid structure

Nagaland House, Vashi

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Advantages • It is possible to cover spans until large span without column by using space frame systems. • They provide a great flexibility in the selection of support locations and allow applying for different geometrical shapes and areas. • The design, manufacture, and installation process is completed in a very short interval due to the use of prefabricated components. It gives a big opportunity to the customer to start his production. • Space frame systems are lighter than traditional steel and reinforced concrete structures. Therefore, it provides significant economy in foundation costs. • Space frame systems are the most useful structures for the earth-quake areas due to their light unit weight. • It is not necessary to cover by hung ceilings because of its aesthetic appearance. • Additional structures to support the heating, ventilating, electrical and other systems are not required for space frame structures. • Because of the aesthetic attribute, space frames are very suitable for

S.J. Studio, Sakinaka, Andheri(E), Mumbai

PRODUCT PROFILE glass or polycarbonate skylights. • It provides various alternative solutions in architectural areas for complex geometrical shapes (pyramid, triangle, dome, barrel vault etc).

Aluminium composite cladding, structural glazing & curtain walling Aluminium composite panel cladding, structural glazing, curtain wall system is a unique way to give aesthetic look and beautiful appearance to the modern architecture. Space Creative Designer has completed numerous projects right from restaurants to big office buildings of aluminium composite panel with complete customer satisfaction. Tensile membrane structures Tensile membrane structures are a striking and exciting new-age method of construction. Tensile membrane structures are characterised by having a rather small mass relative to the applied load, which is determined through an

optimisation process. The primary types of the structures include synclastic (frame supported), anticlastic (cable net), cable-and-strut (tensegrity), airsupported and airinflated materials like PVC/ polyester, PTFE/ glass fibre coated fabrics, uncoated woven PTFE fabrics, ETFE membranes and mesh fabrics are available in tensile membrane. Space Creative Designer specialises in both, bespoke design and build applications as well as predesigned and engineered off-the-shelf structures.

Applications Stadium, toll plaza canopies, car parking, atrium roofs, art & sculpture, icon buildings, commercial retail centres, malls, walkways, tents, event and exhibitions, amphitheatres etc. Skylight Skylight adds natural lighting to dark areas of buildings, lounges, godowns, industrial shades, and shopping malls by adding a natural light by

giving aesthetic look and beautiful appearance. It’s a great way to add an exciting element to lacklustre, lifeless rooms that need a little enhancement. It is system to remain with nature, be in natural light and have architectural view of the building.

Features • Allows soft and diffused light to enter. • Adds to the aesthetic appeal of the viewer. • Dome, arch, hexagon, polygon shapes can be fabricated as per requirement. • Glass, plastic, polycarbonate material, fibre sheets, toughened glass can be used for skylights. n Contact:

Dilip Mody Space Creative Designer Mobile: +91-98201 39057 Telefax: +91-22-2679 4757 Email: spacecreative@yahoo.com, info@spacecreative.in

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Supreme Bituchem’s modified waterproofing membranes

echnically, waterproofing is “the treatment of a surface or structure to prevent passage of water under hydrostatic pressure”. It is critical yet neglected issue when it comes to finishing works of a structure. One has to understand that the basic purpose that gets served by waterproofing is the increase of service life of the structure, by preventing the corrosion of the steel of the structure. The importance of waterproofing, especially in Industrial areas and in manufacturing units can’t be neglected as machineries and materials of corers of value are at stakes. Today, the world’s 60 per cent of waterproofing works are getting executed by using APP/SBS modified membrane. The method not only saves labor cost but also there is no possibility of manipulation from

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contractor’s end while executing the work as it is a pre fabricated material. These membranes have wide range of applications like on residential and industrial roof tops and deck slabs, basements, reservoir, tunnels, gardens, podiums, bridges and flyovers. The easy application is the reason why it has got a wide acceptance across the globe. Following is the method of application of APP/SBS Modified bitumen based polyester reinforced waterproofing membrane: • Clean the surface thoroughly to make it smooth and free of any foreign material. • Apply a coat of Supreme Super Primer @ 0.3 litres per sq.m. and allow it to dry. In areas of high humidity, the primed surface should be left overnight. • Laying Supreme Super Shield

Membranes on the primed surface, start laying of membrane at lowest point of the slope roof ( or any other structural member) and progress to the higher point. Unroll using a LPG torch and applying uniform pressure with a roller/wet cloth to ensure to remove entrapped air, if any. • Heat both layers of membrane at the overlap and use round tipped hot trowel to seal overlap. Excess compound should be smoothened and pressed into seam using hot trowel. Overlap joint shall be provided of 75 mm in longitudinal direction and 100 mm in transverse direction. • Super Shield Membrane is also available in self adhesive sheet hence no torching is required. If work is executed properly, we give the guaranty of 5 to 10 years depending upon the thickness of the membrane used. n

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Construction chemicals industry: slow but steady on its growth path Today’s construction chemicals industry, with some recently observed positive signs, seems to have a good productive future in coming years for value-creating solutions across product segment and industry sectors.” “Concrete structures are being designed with a 100-150 year design life (infrastructure and metro projects). This kind of design lifecycles can only be achieved if concrete is protected with the correct protective systems,” says Mr Surlaker. “In our experience, our coating systems themselves have shown a life in excess of 15 years on some structures. If the coating can last that long, the structure it protects can have a virtually inexhaustible design life.”

he construction chemicals industry generally caters to the chemicals used for construction, repair or maintenance of concrete structures. This article talks about the current scenario, opportunities and current solutions offered in the field.

Current scenario According to data published by the Construction Chemicals Manufacturer’s Association (CCMA), the market size of construction chemicals is currently pegged at ` 3,300 crores in sales and 900 – 1,000 KTA in volume during 2013. According to another analysis by the planning commission, the construction chemicals industry is slated for a 16 per cent p.a. growth. The current scenario thus looks very promising and is burgeoning at an excellent pace. Demand-supply gap “Considering today’s scenario, we do

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not believe there is a gap in the supply as opposed to the demand, but we do hope with the rising construction industry and awareness of our industry, the demand for these high performance chemicals will grow,” believes Sunny Surlaker, Head – Admixtures Division, MC-Bauchemie India Pvt. Ltd. “We are poised to cater to the demands of the construction industry.”

Opportunities The opportunities in the sector have to be availed by raising awareness about the material segment. Today the keywords in construction are durability and sustainability. “Markets are expanding and would continue to expand due to growing construction industry,” says Upen Patel, Business Director, Construction Chemicals South Asia, BASF India Ltd. “We have more and more opportunities

Once the market is convinced that protecting concrete structures using suitable coating systems is a benefit over the lifecycle of the structure and not an undue cost, the application of protective coating systems will rise much faster than it is now.

Markets are expanding and would continue to expand due to growing construction industry.

Upen Patel, Business Director, Construction Chemicals South Asia, BASF India Ltd.

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materials as substitutes for cement clinker), by reducing the energy demand of buildings (a broad portfolio of insulating materials) and by extending the service life of buildings (e.g. repair mortars).”

Several benefits can be obtained by incorporating the surface treatments in a welldesigned manner right from conception of project.

Sunny Surlaker, Head – Admixtures Division, MC-Bauchemie India Pvt. Ltd.

“Material quality, technically sound application systems and correct specifications would play a key role in creating more opportunities in this sector,” adds Mr Surlaker.

Products offered “We have a strong sales team, spread through the length and breadth of the country interacting with developers, architects and consultants and offering unique solutions from our portfolio,” informs Mr Patel. The global presence and experience which the company has makes it a formidable supplier with whom its customers rely for any of their situations. From making the basements watertight to making the roof leak proof, it offers value which is appreciated by the customers. The admixtures required for pumping the concrete to a height of more than 100 metres could be a unique challenge for developers, but the global connect it has with its counterparts in various regions on projects like Burj Khalifa, Taipei 101 and Shanghai Tower, makes it a partner of choice. “We offer an array of products and systems which are as per global standards,” says Mr Patel. “Our products reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector by increasing the energy efficiency of the construction process (supplementary cementitious

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Its low VOC dispersions are used as raw materials in adhesives, coatings and sealants as well as those formulated products themselves, reduce indoor emissions. Its Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) not only provide outstanding insulation values, but are also light-weight and therefore eliminate the need to transport heavy brick and stone. The company’s research and development activities aim to continuously optimise the technical and sustainability performance of its products and the processes in which they are used.

Proactive coatings The application of protective coating is an attempt to increase the effective cover of concrete in terms of both quality and quantity. By virtue of their formulations, anti-carbonation protective coatings provide the protection quotient of meters of concrete cover in a very thin layer. Therefore the principle of equivalent cover is very valuable both in repair strategies and even to safeguard new structures that have a very long design life. “Several benefits can be obtained by incorporating the surface treatments in a well-designed manner right from conception of project,” assures MR Surlaker. Although the main function of any surface protectant is moisture ingress control, the coatings can also be designed for resisting chemicals, chlorides, diffusivity of carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and oxygen. Root and vegetation growth can be prevented in concretes under damp conditions. Another benefit these protective coatings provide is equivalent cover to concrete. MC’s Zentrifix-elastic at 2mm thickness provides a cover equivalent to 72 cm of well-compacted M30

concrete. Its EmceColor-flex system at 331 micron thickness provides a cover equivalent to 74 cm of well-compacted M30 concrete. The application of these materials in terms of waterproofing or protective systems thus becomes imperative. Mr Surlaker explains MC-Bauchemie’s offerings in coating systems to safeguard concrete structures as follows: Thick coatings (1-2mm): These are breathable waterproof cementitious polymer modified coatings. In this category, MC has to offer Zentrifix Elastic, Dichtament DS-flex and the crystallisation based Dichtament DS2 System. Application areas include: marine structures, wastewater treatment structures, wet areas in bathrooms and building construction, terraces, interior walls of water tanks, etc. Elastic-elastomeric, anticarbonation, breathable, crack bridging, UV resistant coatings (200-300 micron thickness): MC’s product systems include the EmceColor-flex and Betonflair systems. Application areas include: exposed concrete structures like bridges, power plants, fair face finished building walls, external faces of water tanks, etc. Breathable hydrophobic impregnation coatings, based on silicone, silane-siloxane: MC’s product systems include Nisiwa SH, Emcephob SX, Emcephob AC and the Betonflair CT system. Application areas include: masonry facades, natural stone facades, decorative plasters, low abrasion resistant floors, etc. Resin based coatings: The company has MC-DUR range of epoxy coatings for a variety of purposes. Applications areas include high chemical resistant concrete applications, low pH concrete applications, etc. where there is no water movement/osmosis. n

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Waterproofing with liquid membrane nature • Fully bonded system, thus ensures greater security against infiltration or damages to liquid membrane • System is seamless, i.e. without joints • Can be installed easily on any contour surface.

Corrugated sheets protected by TarFelt LM and coated with ShaliCryl 215

he concept of liquid waterproofing has existed since the early 1800s, when natural bitumen was combined with jute, straw, rag felt and other man made materials to provide a waterproofing solution. Apart from liquid waterproofing membranes there are other different kinds of waterproofing system they can be preformed membranes like APP membrane (SuperThermolay), PVC membrane, and integral waterproofing compounds Waterproofing with liquid membranes has gained popularity due to: • Ease of application/user friendly

The liquid membranes (bitumen, resin, acrylic, polyurethane, water or solvent based, in one/two-components) can be used in civil, industrial projects. Their main application is waterproofing of roofs, balconies, terraces, roof-gardens and planters tubs, walls, parking lots and concrete structures, but also they can be used to waterproof surfaces and concrete walls, against-ground water. Apart from other brands, STP Ltd. is one of the pioneer companies for waterproofing which was established well back in 1935 trusted for generations, STP has the largest range of new generation and traditional waterproofing products in India. • Two-components cementitious elastomeric liquid applied

waterproofing membrane: ShaliCem EWP of STP can be reinforced with glass fibres and is used for waterproofing roof, sunken, watertank, swimming pools, foundations, retaining walls etc. • Liquid polyurethane materials: ShaliUrethane LHM used for all types of waterproofing, applied by roller or airless spray to waterproof balconies, roof deck, mechanical equipment rooms, wet rooms, terraces garden system. • Liquid applied TarFelt LM material: This category of product are also very versatile because they allow you to repair old Tarfelt waterproofing solutions without dismantling the existing system, can be used on asbestos roofing, metal sheets, concrete and wood. This can be further coated with liquid applied waterproof paint ShaliCryl215 single component UV resistant Elastomeric coating. n

Authored by – Hasan Rizvi, Vice President, STP Limited

FARO launches handheld 3D laser scanner for AEC industry F

ARO Technologies announced the launch of new FARO Scanner Freestyle3D, an easy, intuitive device for use in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) and other industries.

The Freestyle3D is equipped with a Microsoft Surface tablet and offers real-time visualisation by allowing the user to view point cloud data as it is captured. The Freestyle3D scans to a distance of up to three metres and captures up to 88K points per second with accuracy better than 1.5 mm. The patent-pending, self-compensating optical system also allows users to start scanning immediately with no warm up time required.

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Jay Freeland, FARO’s President and CEO said, “Following the successful adoption of our Focus3D scanners for long-range scanning, we have developed a scanner that provides customers with the same intuitive feel and ease-of-use in a handheld device.” The portability of Freestyle3D enables users to manoeuvre and scan in tight and hard-to-reach areas such as architectural preservation and restoration activities. Memory-scan technology enables Freestyle3D users to pause scanning at any time and then resume data collection where they left off without the use of artificial targets. The Freestyle3D can be employed as a standalone device to scan areas of

interest, or used in concert with FARO’s Focus3D X 130 / X 330 scanners. Point cloud data from all of these devices can be seamlessly integrated and shared with all of FARO’s software visualisation tools including FARO SCENE, WebShare Cloud, and FARO CAD Zone packages. n

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PERMA on a mission to deliver world-class solutions T

he growth factor and performance criteria for building products are expected to increase multifold in the 21st century. To bridge these gaps between performance expectation and the availability of quality construction chemicals, professionals with decades of experience in this field have joined hands to take up this challenge under the banner of “PERMA”.

The product range of the company consists of polymer based tile fixing adhesives and coloured joint fillers, range of waterproofing chemicals, integral waterproofing compounds for concrete and mortars, water repellent coatings, structural and non structural bonding agents, repair additives for structural rehabilitation based on SBR and acrylics, range of admixtures for concrete, non shrink grouts for machine foundations, floor hardeners and sealers,

epoxy floor self levellers, toppings and coatings etc. Besides this, Perma Seal, Perma Guard, Perma Bond SBR, Perma Crackfill, C-Tone Filler, and Perma Bond AR are some of the company’s major products widely accepted and used by our major clients all over India.

The company plans to launch waterproof ready-to-use plaster and high strength structural repair powder for rehabilitation works along with polyurethane injection grouting material and pumps for injecting polyurethane. The company feels opening of ‘B’ class cities for construction chemicals are the primary growth drivers of PERMA’s type of business model. This market is growing at the rate of 30 per cent per annum. The company’s business network is through channel partners stationed all over India. They in turn supply material

to dealers, contractors, applicators, builders etc. India Oil Corporation, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Nuclear Power Corporation, Larsen & Toubro, Ennore Port project, Air India, Airport Authority of India, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation are some of the major costumers of PERMA. The company has a mission to deliver world-class product solutions, with continuous and ongoing investment in people, products and technology. n For further info: email at info@permaindia. com or visit www.permaindia.com, www. permaindia.net Authored by__ M A Waheed, Chairman, Perma Construction Aids Pvt Ltd.

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Britoss for cleaner, brighter welding

tainless steel welding poses a severe and major problem of cleaning and brightening by normal methods like grit or shot blasting, mechanical grinding, wire brushing or sand papering. These are the age-old processes involving substantial labour and time. Moreover the cleaning is not complete and satisfactory in some intricate areas, rounded shapes structures etc. These processes also affect the surface finish, leave scratch marks and reduce the gloss of the SS equipment. Pune-based Innovative Coating Industries has developed Britoss–G and Britoss– S for excellent cleaning and brightening of weld-joints on fabricated stainless steel plants

Britoss Gel and Britoss Spray offers superior weld cleaning and brightening performance.

Pradeep Vaidya Founder and Director, Innovative Coating Industries.

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and equipment, power plants and petrochemical and heavy chemical industries pipe lines for chemicals, steam, water and corrosive chemical transporting pipe-lines. Britoss Gel is in very thick viscous grease-like paste and cleans welding and SS surface within 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the grade of stainless steel and the method of welding. Britoss Gel can be very easily used for vertical and roof top surfaces, without dripping or flowing down. Britoss Gel can be used by unskilled labour also. It has very limited fuming and is to be used ventilated areas in open yards. Post washing with water (by spray or swabbing is recommended). Britoss Gel remains stable for 3 - 4 months from the date of supply. “Use of Britoss Gel saves on cleaning time and will be the most economical and efficient means of weld cleaning. The Cleaning performance of Britoss Gel is guaranteed,” says Pradeep Vaidya, Founder and Director, Innovative Coating Industries. “Britoss Gel and Britoss Spray offers superior weld cleaning and brightening performance.”

Uses and applications Britoss range of products finds very good applications in all types of stainless steel welding and fabrications, all types of power plants, plate, tube and finned tubes heat exchangers, chemical plants and vessels, jacketed vessels, limpet coil vessels, chemical petrochemical plants and equipment and pipe lines. Britoss-G, Britoss-S and Britoss-D

conform to the requirements of ASM–A–380 and IS 10117 specifications. All these products are halogen and sulphur free, RoHS compliant and are extremely safe for workmen. Handling of these hazardous chemicals must be done by taking due care of using rubber gloves, goggles, rubber aprons, face shield and all recommended safety gear. Innovative would also like to appoint agents and stockists for all its pre-treatment and finishing chemicals across industrial areas in India. n

Contact

Innovative Coating Industries Thane: Pradeep Vaidya: +91-2225883265, 9820181738; Sonia 9819813015, soniavaidya30@gmail. com; MIDC (Pune): Payal: +91-9881462606, payalpathak75@gmail.com

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BRITOSS RANGE Confirming to the requirements of IS 10117 & ASTM A 380

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Instrumentation & automation of waste treatment plant Ajit Joshi of Forbes Marshall Ltd. (Pune) describes some important and mandatory instruments for waste water plants

ndia as a developing country has seen rapid growth of industries over last 2/3 decades. Along with economical development we are also praised with air pollution/water pollution. For many years industries have been dumping liquid as well as solid waste in lakes, rivers and open field. Now we are feeling its cumulative effect in terms of more and more unfertile land, increase in water related diseases, scarcity of drinking water, loss of aquatic life, etc. Over the past few years concern for the environment in India has been growing. This is due to forceful execution of laws and procedures by pollution controlling authorities, also people have realised the need and benefit of treating / recycling of wastewater. Even if most of the Industries have their own ETP to treat the wastewater, ETP always gets last priority from all fronts. Actual design and steps involved in ETP are based on the effluent load generated by that particular plant. Based on the type of effluent generated different treatment processes can be designed to take care of specific effluent generated by plant. However, people do not give due importance to know the nature of effluent. Most of the parameters like quantity of effluent generated and different chemical pollutants present are based on one time test or on mere assumption of some senior experienced person in the plant. During actual operation of effluent treatment process also most of the people depend on off line measurement of different parameters. You can definitely save on the cost of online instruments, however you are losing much more in terms of inconsistent control over process parameters. If you are not aware of exact effluent load you would never attend stabilised control over effluent treatment. With the help of

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BioSens BOD Analyser

offline analysis, which will be only once or twice a day, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the ups and downs taking place in terms of effluent load on different controlling parameters such as pH/TSS/MLSS/DO/COD/BOD etc. Some tests require the measurement to be conducted on line since the process of obtaining a sample may change the measurement. E.g. DO. Offline measurement will give lot of error because of absorption of O2 from air. Also the process by which the sample is taken, may greatly influence the result. Developed countries are using lot of instrumentation and automation of wastewater plants. In India also most of the instruments are available. However keeping in mind Indian industry culture and their experience of instrument here we would like to discuss about some important and mandatory instruments for waste water plants. Complete effluent treatment process is designed to treat all pollutants present in effluent. It is important to know the quality of final effluent which gets discharged out of plant. The typical parameters, which can be monitored, are pH/Turbidity/DO/MLSS/Redox/ Suspended solids/COD/BOD/TOC Most of the above measurement s are global measurements. There are some chemical constituents, which need cross checking before discharge of effluent out of the plant. Major parameters out of this are ammonia, sulphide, nitrate, phosphate, and chromium. Today titration based on line analysis of these parameters is possible.

Organic load is another major pollutant which needs complete conversion before discharge. High concentration of organic load means consumption of more DO. Regular practice is to monitor BOD/COD levels to know the oxygen demand. With todays technology it is possible to monitor COD/BOD on line. Even there are some lab techniques available which can monitor true BOD in 40 minutes in place present BOD3 or BOD5 method. In India many industries have started using on line analysers for wasterwater plants. Online analysis will provide a clearer understanding of process variability and provide a rapid response to change in the process. On line analysers optimise process performance and indicate operational problems. It also improves knowledge of treatment processes and indicates long term performance trends as well as conformity with environmental regulations before discharge. Total instrumentation available today includes water quality parameters such as pH, redox, DO, turbidity, suspended solids, sludge profiler, sludge level indicator, MLSS, ammonia, nitrate, sulphide, phosphate, TOC, COD, BOD, oil and grease, phenol, water in oil analyser, magnetic flow meter, ultrasonic level indicators, dosing pumps, and VFD. We must appreciate that responsible and efficient effluent management is the future of all water consuming industries and effluent from well controlled plants can be recycled only if you monitor your process. Unmonitored treatment of wastewater is just wasted water. n

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Innovative products and services for water and waste water Forbes Marshall is a leader in the area of process efficiency and energy conservation with over seventy years of experience building steam engineering and control instrumentation solutions for the process industry. Four decades ago, we introduced online pH and conductivity measurement technology in the Indian market. Today, we provide a wide range of water quality analytical systems with 2 wire HART series of pH, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, TDS, ORP measurements for diverse sectors in the process industry. We provide solutions for on line water quality requirements for ultrapure water, pure water, wastewater and process applications. We also cater to municipal water treatment plants. To know more our wide rage of innovative products and solutions for pure water, drinking water, waste water and process applications, write in to us at response@forbesmarshall.com.

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AIVA: committed to provide fresh water to everyone

We take pride in taking part in the movement of ‘fresh water to everyone’ and ‘water conservation’ by providing quality, innovative products at very affordable prices. We will remain committed towards community and customers to serve them better. Anant Nampurkar, Managing Director, AIVA Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (Pune)

lot have been spoken about the concerns of need of water conservation. Many eminent organisations are working towards it. However, a lot is yet to be done! Every person need to understand the gravity of this issue. Today every individual should take it as personal goal to save water. India on one hand is making significant progress to become one of the top economic giants in the world. But on the other hand many people, not only in rural but in urban areas, are deprived from regular supply of fresh drinking water. Many health and global organisations have funded projects for supply of fresh water to every household customer. In many developed countries having a fresh water supply is treated as fundamental right of every citizen. Now, the government has rightly adapted the same principal and started in this direction. Now it is every citizen’s prime responsibility to use the water judiciously. It is right approach taken by government to charge each house

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connection with nominal charges which will help to maintain high standards of water supply preferably on 24x7 principal. It is proven that supply of fresh water on 24x7 helps to reduce the water consumption than supply it for limited period. However there is a long way to go to provide drinkable water to each and every house hold. Now every individual, industrial organisation should come forward to help government to achieve this as their social responsibility. Today, it is the responsibility of every industrial organisation to actively involve in the efforts of various community welfare activities. It is very encouraging to see that number of industrial organisations is taking keen interest in Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) and making efforts to help community to reduce the pain areas if not completely dissolve it. Many more such industrial organisation should come forward and take their share in shouldering many

responsibilities which will surely help to make this country and this globe a better place. AIVA Engineering has identified the importance of water supply and water conservation well in advance and with vast experience in this field AIVA have already developed entire range of products with short span of time for its customers, which not only help to reduce the cost but also help to save on time so as to make more connections per day to reach out each needy household customer as early as possible. Further to reduce total administration time and cost for government officers and major contractors, AIVA has developed complete basket of products required for house service connections so that they get an innovative, durable and reliable source of supply of these components at a ‘single window shop’. While doing so, AIVA is also becoming a pride member of ‘Make In India’ movement too by developing manufacturing base for Multinationals in our Production plant at Pune. n

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Inhouse oxygen transfer testing facility for aerators

Environ aims to save & serve environment through its aerators treatment. Our range of products is: energy efficient surface aerators, clarifiers, HRSCC, clariflocculators, thickners, API type oil separators, top oil skimmers, agitators, flash mixer, stirrers, mixers etc.

We aim to save and serve environment by saving energy in the industries by installing our energy efficient aerators and also offering results in the field of treatment plants. Jayraj Thakore, Managing Director, Environ Engineering Company

nviron are one of the leading and most experienced environmental engineers, designers and manufacturers of effluent treatment plant machineries. Jayraj Thakore talks about the offerings by the company and also explains how Environ aerators are useful both in terms of efficient operation and cost-effectiveness.

Please comment on the significance of effluent/sewerage treatment plant. We are into effluent and sewage treatment plant. As this plants are non productive, the expenditure occurred in such plants is a loss in profit for any organisation. We are the manufacturers of the ETP/STP equipment which are required for biological and chemical

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What are the latest innovations in the field? We have developed an energy efficient aerator which has a unique design like machined base frame, providing additional bearing support to the output shaft of the gear box so that the life of the gearbox increases. It is also very easy to maintain the gear box, providing machined solid shaft, machining the impeller at centre, having the dual impeller design. We are the only manufacturer in India providing such features. Our energy efficient aerator has two impellers. The top impeller works to transfer oxygen and the bottom impeller works as a mixer. Due to rigorous mixing the oxygen transfer efficiency is increased due to which the influence zone is increased and hence power saving. Environ aerators work up to 6 metres, water depth, having the total life of 12 years to 15 years.

What are the recent achievements by your company? We have saved about 1,100 KW energy of around 20 companies that amounts

approximately saving of ` 7 crores per year by replacing their existing aeration system. These companies include Tamil Nadu News Print, Hindustan News Print Ltd., Vadodara Municipal Corporation, BILT, Grasim, Patancheru CETP, Umraya CETP, Arvind Mills, etc. We have served over 160 clients repeatedly in their each and every expansion. We have designed, developed, manufactured, tested and commissioned 100 HP aerator first time in India for Aurobindo Pharma for its Vizag plant. Also we have served 30 times to it in its all plants through Andhra Pradesh.

How do you see use of technology in ETP/STP plant? What is your contribution in this regard? We have our own R&D facility having testing facility for aerators where we can test the oxygen transfer efficiency of the aerator; we are the only manufacturer in India to have this facility to see the oxygen transfer efficiency and the mixing efficiency of the aerators. Would you like to share your future plans? Our aim is to save and serve environment and also to be a part in development of nation and preventing global warming, by saving energy in the industries by installing our energy efficient aerators and offering results in the field of ETP/STP plants. n

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Henkel opens Loctite application centre in Rajkot

ith the commitment to provide innovative, end-toend solutions and enhance customer service, Henkel Adhesive Technologies inaugurated its first authorized application centre for Loctite EA 7034 Safe Coat application on submersible pumps in Rajkot.

Henkel has tied up with Innovative Engineering, its channel partner, to provide a unique service to submersible pump manufacturers in Rajkot. The application centre will not only supply Loctite Safe Coat but also provide application service. The centre will take care of the surface preparation prior to coating, followed by spraying of Loctite EA 7034 Safe Coat on to the rotors and oven curing. Loctite EA 7034 safe coat is a high solid epoxy coating that can protect submersible pump rotors from corrosion till 7 years of operating life even if exposed to temperatures up to 120 C. Pradhyumna Ingle, Business Director, General Industry, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India said, “We have joined hands with Innovative Engineering, to offer end-to-end services to the customers.” n

KHD Valves: 4-decade companion for industrial valves K

HD Valves Automation Pvt. Ltd. has been manufacturing industrial valves for the past four decades. Each and every valve passes through stringent quality control tests at every stage of production. Each valve is made perfect in all respects. Each valve is tested on in-house state-of-the-art test bed as per the latest Indian BS and ASA standard for hydraulic and pneumatic testing. Standardisation of valves components manufacturing ensures easy inter-changeability; hence, maintenance becomes most easy. KHD Valves has also experience in manufacturing of precision industrial valves and built-up enviable position for two decades in terms of quality and reliability demanded by its clients across the process industries and other vital industrial units. The company has necessary infrastructure of manufacturing testing, design and drawing. To keep pace with the fast changing world, KHD Vales has computerised most of its activities from designing to marketing. It has real appetite to design and develop new types of valves or tailor-made designs for customers. KHD Valves has been standardised for all critical services by renowned establishments. n

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Butterfly valve

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KHD Valves Automation Pvt. Ltd. Jogani Industrial Estate, Bldg. No: 9, Gr. Floor, Unit No. 7, V.N. Purav Marg, Chunabhatti (E), Sion, Mumbai – 400022 Tele: +91-22-24051234, 24055678 Fax No: +91-22-24055678 Mob: +91-982 111 6437, 8108450450 Email: khdhemant@gmail.com www.khdvalvesautomation.com January 2015

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NEW LAUNCH

Lubrizol introduces FlowGuard Plus with advanced CPVC formulation Lubrizol has now come up with its new FlowGuard Plus pipe and fittings made with advanced CPVC formulation with 25 per cent higher pressure rating at 82 C

he Lubrizol CPVC Piping Systems has recently announced the introduction of its new, advanced FlowGuard Plus pipe and fittings to the Indian plumbing industry. High performance FlowGuard Plus plumbing pipe and fittings are engineered with Lubrizol’s specially formulated chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC). Among the advanced features that FlowGuard Plus delivers is a 25 per cent higher pressure rating – 8.79 kg/cm2 at 82 C, the highest of any CPVC pipe available, claims the company. Currently, FlowGuard Plus is produced by Lubrizol’s two Indian manufacturing partners, Ashirvad and Astral, from CPVC compounds produced in Europe and the US.

In the future, Lubrizol will provide the CPVC compounds from its new manufacturing facility currently under construction in Dahej, India. The plant is expected to begin compounding operation by mid 2015. FlowGuard pipe and fittings team has been consistently and successfully serving the Indian plumbing market for the past 15 years. “We have continuously studied the construction industry in India and the growing demand for proven, quality products,” explained Matthew Timmons, Managing Director, Lubrizol Advanced Materials India Pvt. Ltd., at a recent FlowGuard Plus launch ceremony in Bangalore. “In response to that demand, we have launched our new FlowGuard Plus Pipe and Fittings in order to better serve market preferences and to create a greater visual differentiation for easier identification thanks to the product’s new appearance.” A second launch ceremony, hosted by Timothy Madden, Managing Director, Lubrizol Advanced Materials, LSP and Estane – Europe, took place simultaneously in Ahmadabad. Both events were attended by staff members from Lubrizol and its manufacturing partners, Ashirvad and Astral, as well as numerous architects, builders, consultants and key industry personnel. In addition to proven reliability and performance, FlowGuard Plus pipe and fittings have additional features to offer. FlowGuard Plus is available in two grades, SDR 11 and SDR 13.5. It can withstand temperatures up

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to 93 C and its hi-tech hot and cold plumbing technology resists corrosion and reduces condensation. The solvent weld joining system means fast, easy installations. The 25 per cent higher pressure at 82 C rating for same wall thickness as other generic CPVC means no concerns about leakage and greater peace of mind for the installer and home owner alike. Besides being energy efficient, the CPVC compound used in FlowGuard Plus is also NSF approved to assure the delivery of pure, clean, safe water. Diameter sizes range up to 12” (300mm) depending on the grade of pipe. “Lubrizol is always committed to supplying high quality CPVC compound products to the market,” explained Manoj Dhar, Head of TempRite India. “Our goal is for our customers to be successful in the marketplace. Our commitment to market and the industry remains steadfast. We will continue our effort to grow the Indian CPVC market and to support our collective growth.” To further differentiate its FlowGuard CPVC pipe from the growing number of look-alike non-metallic plumbing pipe with a similar red stripe, Lubrizol has also changed the visual appearance of its new FlowGuard Plus pipe. The new appearance of the pipe will allow installers, customers and end users to quickly and easily identify the high quality FlowGuard Plus pipe to ensure they are getting the proven performance and quality of the only product produced with Lubrizol’s specially engineered CPVC compounds. n For more details log on to www. lubrizolcpvc.com

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The Supreme Industries: benchmark of quality and innovation in plastic piping

n India plastic piping systems are getting widespread acceptance. New avenues have now been opened in hot and cold water supply, soil and waste disposal, cooling and heating systems, rainwater disposal/harvesting systems, etc. This is mainly due to the great value addition offered by plastic pipe systems such as corrosion resistance, less frictional losses, lightweight, easy handling, simple jointing, long life and cost saving. The Supreme Industries has played a vital role in the development of many innovative plastic piping products. Supreme understands and appreciate the various needs of its customers, as a result it has set a benchmark for advanced and innovative quality piping products.

Plastics piping division Supreme is one of the renowned leaders of India’s plastic industry having valuable experience in providing innovative and cost-effective piping solution. The company’s objective is to meet the growing needs of its clientele in water, waste management and infrastructure sector through specially developed high performance range of piping products. Supreme’s wide range of piping products caters to almost every application segment. Each product has been custom-designed to match the

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specific needs of a specific application, which makes it practically sound. Whether the requirement is for buildings and installations, or for civil construction and infrastructure, i.e. whether the requirement is for above the ground or for underground applications, the ground reality is that, Supreme has always focused to be the one-stop shop for everything in plastic piping products. The current product portfolio of Supreme comprises over 6,000 different types of pipes and fittings and they are manufactured as per various national and international standards. Today the consumption of polymer is over 3 lacs tonnes every year. Supreme products are being exported to more than 20 countries across the globe

including quality conscious markets like UK, Australia and Netherland. Supreme is consistent winner of national awards for its outstanding export performance.

Supreme range of plastic piping products: • Aqua Gold UPVC high pressure plumbing system • Lifeline CPVC hot and cold water systems • Indo green PP-R hot and cold water systems • SILBOND UPVC and CPVC solvent cement and primer • Aquakraft bath fittings • SWR - Soil, Waste and Rainwater drainage system • Skyrise low noise SWR drainage system 92

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Ahura specialises in water treatment systems sewage treatment plants, small effluent treatment plants, etc.

hura Aqua Treat, an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company, established in 1993, specialises in various water treatment systems for treating ground or surface waters. The company specialises in various systems like RO plants, DM plants, softeners, ultra filters, UV systems, ozonators, and different types of filters. The company also manufactures 90

Ahura Aqua Treat designs and manufactures high-grade sea water RO plants which are used for end-treatment of effluent plants. Understanding the typical needs of pharmaceutical, textile, plastic moulding, cosmetics, beverages, paper, bulk drugs, and chemical industries, the company offers systems for 100 per cent assured results. Besides improving feed quality for trouble-free operations, the company also provides benefits of reuse of water and hence reduces the demand for in-feed water. The company has accomplished projects for sensitive pharmaceutical industry and heavy textile industry

(capacity of 7,000 cu.m./day, at 50-200 cu.m./hr). It also has expertise in storage and distribution loop for pharmaceutical and food industries, SS tanks and pipelines, chemicals for cooling towers, chillers, boilers, etc. n

Contact:

Ahura Aqua Treat Works: B-107, Nupur Industrial Estate, Kachigam, Daman. UT of Daman & Diu - 396 210 Office: D-103, Riddhi-Siddhi Apts, Unnat Nagar Rd. No. 2, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400104 Mobile: 099201-20120, Telefax: +91-22-28770033, 28768636. Fax: +91-260-2244800. Email:info@ahuraaqua.com, ahuraaquatreat@gmail.com

• Nu-drain Underground Drainage and Sewer System (UDS) • Eco-Drain structured wall pipes for drainage and sewerage application • Varsha sprinkler irrigation system • SILTANK overhead water tank • UPVC pressure piping system • PE pressure piping system • Casing and column pipes for bore well application • SWR drainage system • Ultra 1,000 and 1,200 manhole • PE pipes for drainage and sewerage Non corrosiveness, less friction losses, light weight, easy handling, long life, minimal maintenance and cost effectiveness are the main features of Supreme piping products. Supreme has established a mega project at Gadegaon - just 18 kms away from Jalgaon city. The entire setup is certified with ISO 9001:2008 quality management system, ISO 14001 environmental management system and BSOHSAS: 18001 occupational health certification. The company claims that this project is the first of its kind in the country in terms of size, technology and product range.

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Supreme has set up a state-ofthe-art knowledge centre. Apart from research, this centre provides training and hands on experience of using plastic pipes and fittings. The company has structured a training programme for the plumbers for installation of plumbing products into various segments. The company has tie-up with International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and training imparted at the knowledge centre is in line with Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). Thousands of engineers, consultants, plumbing contractors and plumbers have gained knowledge by visiting the knowledge centre.

Innovation: A key to success Product development and continuous upgradation of quality has been Supreme’s endeavor. Supreme was the first to bring SWR drainage system in UPVC to India which has successfully replaced the conventional CI system at a reduced cost. Similarly, aqua gold UPVC high pressure plumbing system, Indo green PP-R - hot and cold water system, Eco-drain structured-wall hi-tech pipes and now Nu-drain underground

drainage system with ultra inspection chambers and manholes, skyrise hitech low noise SWR drainage system are some of the path-breaking piping products pioneered indigenously by the company.

Meeting the highest quality standard Supreme is at the forefront of continuous quality improvement and is known for continuously seeking to reduce adverse environmental impacts. Systematic quality planning in the development of processes and products, quality assurance in the selection and procurement of raw materials, use of latest testing equipments and comprehensive quality control in production, processes etc. ensures consistently quality and makes them dependable. Supreme is deeply committed to excellence in product design and development, processing etc. with the purpose of offering quality products. n Authored by – G S Dikondawar General Manager – Innovation and Technology The Supreme Industries Ltd., Gadegaon, Dist.: Jalgaon

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Neptune 7000 Series mechanical metering pumps

eaturing operational characteristics that make them a fine choice for the dosing of alum and ferric chloride in water- and wastewater-treatment applications, Neptune 7000 Series mechanically actuated pumps eliminate the use of contour plates on the liquid side of the diaphragm, resulting in a simple, straight-through valve and head design that allows improved flow characteristics.

uraj Ltd., an ISO-9001, 14000, BS OHS 18001 certified company, is a manufacturer and exporter of stainless steel seamless pipes, tubes and ‘U’ tubes in various sizes, grades and specifications as per customers’ requirement. The company has strong presence in global market and serving more than 70 countries.

Profile • Materials: All austenitic, ferritic, duplex and super duplex stainless steel • Specification: As per ASTM, ASME, EN, NFA, JIS standard • Size range: 6 mm OD – 323.9 mm OD • Thickness: 0.8 mm – 25 mm • Pipe length: Up to 12 metres long • Tube length: Up to 30 metres long • Specialisation: Heat exchangers, heating elements, surface condensers, evaporators digestors, instrumentation tubing and fluid piping • Application: Refinery, petrochemical, food, pharma, fertiliser, oil and gas, breweries, sugar, ship building.

The pumps have been designed to handle clear liquids with viscosities ranging from water-like to 5,000 cPs. The capacity of the 7000 Series pumps is manually adjustable via micrometer dial while the pump is running. This allows the pump to produce flow rates ranging from 10 gph to 450 gph (38 litres/hr to 1,710 litres/ hr) at head pressures up to 150 psi (10 bar). The pumps’ liquid ends are constructed of PVC with explosion-proof, variable-frequency drive and wash-down duty motor options available. The Neptune 7000 Series pumps are also self-priming. n Contact:

PSG India (Chennai) Tele: +91-44-26271020 – 23, Email: sales.psgindia@psgdover.com, Web: www.neptune1.com

Suraj holds various certificates for quality in accordance with AD2000 MERKBLATT W0 and Pressure Equipment Directives (PED) 97/23/EC from TUV, NORD and supply its above products under all national and international third party inspection authorities. Suraj also has its own testing laboratories to undertake various tests such as hydro, eddy current, PMI, IGC, UT, RT, spectro analysis, mechanical properties etc. as per customers and specification requirements. n Contact

Suraj Limited, Suraj House, Opp. Usmanpura Garden, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 014, Gujarat Tele: +91-79-27540720, 21 Fax: +91-79-27540722 Email: suraj@surajgroup.com www.surajgroup.com January 2015

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WIN INDIA 2014 empowers “Make in India” mission

ANNOVER MESSE 2015, the world’s biggest industrial trade fair will be inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 12th April together with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The show will host around 300 Indian exhibitors in the India pavilion, including public sector giants which will be participating in the five-day fair, seeking technology collaborations,

business tie-ups and showcasing their capabilities to the world. WIN INDIA 2014, an annual event organised on the same lines of HANNOVER MESSE, showcased new technology and products manufactured by Indian exhibitors and international exhibitors from 10-13 December 2014 in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

The Automation Application Park at WIN INDIA, was a first of its kind & demonstrated live factory automation solutions like batch production assembly cell unit using Robot, high speed production line, Material Handling system using a QUATTRO robot and MIS gadget application – controlling machines through mobile.

Solutions showcased at WIN INDIA Automation is increasingly playing a critical role in the operations of the manufacturing industry, helping it to stay competitive, fit and quality conscious. Logistics is the backbone of the economy, providing the efficient, cost effective flow of goods on which other commercial and manufacturing sectors depend. Companies attract business by delivering their products in time and compete through their supply chain services.

Wolfgang Pech, Senior Vice President, Deutsche Messe AG said “We have received huge response from the Indian Industry for all our global and national shows. With India as Partner Country for HANNOVER MESSE 2015, response from India we have received is more than expected. We invite all the Indian manufacturers to be a part of HANNOVER MESSE 2015. I thank all the exhibitors and visitors for making the 2014 edition of WIN INDIA a global success.” n

bC India: quality really does make the difference exhibitors from 25 countries attended the third edition of this international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles.

he BAUMA CONEXPO SHOW – bC India, which took place from December 15 to 18, 2014 in the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, has held a steady course as regards key figures. The show consolidated its position on the market. A total of 26,000 visitors and 635

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Igor Palka, CEO, bC Expo India, is very satisfied “that our exhibitors have so much trust in our brand and are continuing to support bC India in what is still a difficult economic environment. The event is now a firm date in the calendar for many companies and it has established itself. We have had a lot of positive feedback – and of course we are delighted about that.” The exhibitors were particularly pleased with the quality of the trade visitors. Sorab Agarwal, Executive Director, ACE, enthused: “We had visitors

from all over India but also international ones. We only had genuine customers – there was no wasting time, they were here for business.” Tanmay Majumdar, Associate Vice President, Gmmco/ Caterpillar, added, “The quality of visitors was very high, including good buyers, contractors and the like. bC India is a good opportunity to meet new customers.” bC India also enjoys a very high status as a presentation platform for companies, as Sandip Choudhuri, General Manager and Head - Kansbahal Works, Larsen & Toubro, confirmed, “We had many customers and very serious enquiries. The visitors were very seriously interested in our products. We launched a new product here and in that respect it was very important for us to be here to use bC India as a platform.” n

Cost Index CEMENT (Unit - 50 kgs; Price in `) Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata ACC Ltd Grade 43 345 285 - - 400 - Grade 53 345 270 - - 400 85/95 365 PPC 340 247 - - 340 - Ambuja - - - - - - Grade 43 340 - - - - - Grade 53 - - - - - - PPC 340 275 - - - 90 Birla White G 53 - - - - - - Orient - - - - - - Grade 43 - - - - - - Grade 53 - - - - - - PPC 310 280 - - - 90 Mumbai: Neelkanth Ceramics (022 67384751), Delhi: BCC Cements Pvt Ltd. (011 66538808), Chennai: Dhan Lakshmi steel cement & building materials (044 66077988), Bangalore: Vikas Enterprises (9980166585), Hyderabad: Patel & Co (9246292405), Kolkata: Chowdhury Cement and Traders (033 66347037)

STONE & TILES (Unit - 1 sq ft; Price in `) Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata 150 60 135 - - 120 125 35 24 35 - - 35 40 60 35 95 - - 50 45

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Mumbai: Stone Touch (8097000400), Delhi: Shri Mahashakti Marble (011 66724192), Chennai: Temple Stone (044 66425103), Hyderabad: Baba Stones and Tiles (9030656785), Kolkata: R.D Enterprises (033 66343789); Vishal Marbles

ELECTRICAL WIRES (Unit - 1 m; Price in `) 1.5 sq mm 2.5 sq mm 4 sq mm

Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata 9 8.15 - - 12 10.5 15 13.4 - - 18 16.6 20 20.12 - - 21 24.54 -

Mumbai: Shiv Electric Store (022 61615113), Delhi: G K ENT Pvt Ltd (9810353646), Chennai: GB Electricals (044 66325141), Pune: Regal Electricals (9970001010), Bangalore: Logic Electricals (080 41223350), Hyderabad: RKS Electricals (040 66046190)

PAINTS Enamel (Unit - 4 litres; Price in `) Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata Asian Paints - 1120 630 1020 1020 1025 960 Berger Paints - 1090 640 980 1020 - Dulux 2000 1110 640 960 - - 960 Kansai Nerolac 1090 - 650 900 - - 900 Mumbai: Morya Paints (022 61626093), Delhi: M.G.Paints Hardware & Sanitary (011 66722885), Chennai: Indo Burma Hardwares (044 66420396); 9840064443, Pune: Colourmen (9766566002), Bangalore: Sri Guru Krupa Traders (080 23213846), National Paint Mart (080 25580680), Hyderabad: Shankar hardware (040 23060726), Kolkata: Pasari Paints (033 66346004), Kwality Traders (033 66037717)

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Cost Index WOOD (Unit - 1 cu ft; Price in `) Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata 550 750 650 - Pine Wood 1000 - Sal Wood 1450 - 1450 1050 1200 1250 Teak Wood 1650 - 1700 1450 4000 1850 Mumbai: Classic Ply N Wood Pvt Ltd. (22 2380 2622 / 3634 / 3610), Delhi: Himachal Wood Works Madaan Trading Company (9811563310), Chennai: Ambika Wood Industries (9965566352), Pune: NVS Plywood Store (096 23 245353), Bangalore: Laxmi Narayan Timber (7795126430), Hyderabad: Sri Pandu Rangaswamy Timber and Plywood (040) 67120884, Kolkata: August Ply (9830829060)

PLYWOOD (Unit - 1 sq ft; Price in `) Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata Commercial 4mm 16 12 28 17.5 15 14.5 15 6mm 22 16 36 25 25 30 25 12mm 16 28 50 35 38 46 35 18mm 45 40 65 50 48 70 45 Waterproof - - - - - - 4mm 33 14 40 21 30 35 34 6mm 50 25 45 32 38 46 45 12mm 78 36 65 45 54 69 60 18mm 114 48 99 68 80 99 75 Mumbai: Shree Ganesh Ply & Laminates (022 67384569), Delhi: Shree Behari Timber & Plywood (9810395949), Chennai: ACI Wood Products (9841827281), Hyderabad: Sri Shyam Plywood Agencies (040 66384128), Bangalore: Duratec Plywoods (080 - 22373381, 41324614, 9845036901), Kolkata: August Ply (9830829060), Pune: NVS Plywood Store (096 23 245353)

MDF (Unit - 1 sq ft; Price in `) 6mm 9mm 12mm 18mm

Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata 23 15 20 17.5 14 22 18 28 22 25 25 24 28 22 36 35 40 31 31 28 35 55 45 50 42 44 52 45

Mumbai: Shree Ganesh Ply & Laminates (022 67384569), Delhi: Haryali Timber Trading Co. (011 66435170), Chennai: ACI Wood Products (9841827281), Pune: Designer Elements (020 66829435), Bangalore: Arun Glass & Plywoods (080 66493905), Hyderabad: Shri Shyam Plywood Agencies (040 66384128/29), Kolkata: KG Patel & Co (033 22217090)

CLEAR GLASS (Unit - 1sq ft; Price in `) 4mm 5mm 6mm

Mumbai Delhi Chennai Pune Bangalore Hyderabad Kolkata 38 32 35 38 40 36 36 45 42 45 48 48 44 48 55 52 55 60 60 54 58

Mumbai: Pyramid Glass India (9833515522), Delhi: Bawa Glass (011 23670431), Chennai: Glass World (044 24335677), Pune: Mahavir Designer Glass (020 66829989), Bangalore: Murthy Glass & Plywoods (080 66508121), Hyderabad: Vision Glass Kraft & Art Studio (9849254654), Kolkata: Glassic(9433736907) January 2015

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