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The infrastructure sector is a crucial driver for the Indian economy.

The industry is highly responsible for propelling India’s overall development and enjoys intense focus from the Government for initiating policies that would ensure the country’s time-bound creation of world-class infrastructure. The Government has given a massive push to the infrastructure sector by allocating Rs. 233,083 crore (US$ 32.02 billion) to enhance the transport infrastructure. The Government expanded the ‘National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)’ to 7,400 projects. ~217 projects worth Rs. 1.10 lakh crore (US$ 15.09 billion) were completed as of 2020. Apart from infrastructure, industrial development such as the construction of new factories and the expansion of capacity in steel, power, cement, fertilizers, oil refineries and other sectors will have a positive impact on the growth of construction equipment.

The July issue of Construction Mirror is filled with informative articles like Lubricants, Road & Highways, paver Machines, Concrete Batching Plant etc. along with some interviews of the industry leaders.

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Interview

Cover Story

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Advantages of Automatic Lubrication System

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Sandeep Mathur Brand Leader- India & SAARC

Special Feature

CaSe ConStruCtion equipMent

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Interview

Technological Advancements in Mining Industry

Industry Feature

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New and emerging technologies are reshaping the dynamics of road construction

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Special Focus

Balkrishna Industries Ltd.

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Interview

Create a cohesive spatial experience with architectural lighting

Industry Focus

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Concrete Batching Plant an Imperative Equipment of Construction Industry

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Industry Theme

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Ricron Panels

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Paver Machine: Paving Sooth Roads for Transportation

Quotes Real Estate

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Product Info VetroTech

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Advertisement Index

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Event Diary

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Press Release Nippon Paint MB Crusher Mahindra Embassy Jindal Steel Parker Plant Sany Case Construction Shyam Steel

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NTPC ABB TATA Honda Power AVEVA Wavin Schwing Stetter India Jakson ICEMA Safe Storage

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Nippon Paint's KIDZ All-in-one paint receives NHA certification • KIDZ Paint is India’s first-ever paint exclusively developed for child wellness • The product aims to create a safe indoor environment for children amidst the pandemic

Mr. Mahesh S. Anand

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Nippon Paint (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Decorative Division)

Nippon Paint (India) Private Limited (Decorative Division) Asia’s leading paint manufacturer today announced that they have received the NHA (National Health Academy) certification for their product KIDZ All-in-one child wellness paint. The KIDZ All-in-one paint was created with a strong commitment to championing indoor safety and child health and is tailored to fulfil the demands of a child's entire childhood.

Since the pandemic hit India last year in March, all of us have been confined indoors. Earlier, much of the concern for good air quality was directed towards the outdoor air quality, but with the nationwide lockdowns and increased confinement indoors, indoor air quality has currently taken the precedence. The impact of indoor air quality is especially crucial for new-borns and children.

Prior to the launch of KIDZ All-in-one PAINT in 2018, Nippon Paint's R&D team had come up with three main findings and corresponding ways to address them, all under one label – The KIDZ All-in-one paint – based on extensive testing and years of industry study making it the ‘Safest Interior Paint for Kids’.

Finding 1: • Since new-borns have a respiratory rate up to three times that of adults, good air quality is critical for their developing lungs.

• Anti-formaldehyde technology for Clean Air - Allows for air purification by removing toxic formaldehyde in the air as well as formaldehyde released by other household items such as wooden furniture, carpets, bedding, and so on, leaving only new, child-safe air.

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Finding 2: • Since babies and toddlers spend the majority of their time indoors, they are more susceptible to bacteria, viruses, mould, and fungi.

• Anti-viral & Anti-bacterial for Safe touch The Silver-ion technology combats a variety of dangerous bacterial and viral infections, ensuring a 99 percent germ and infection-free environment for a child's development.

Finding 3: • 76% of parents said their children use the wall to practise drawing and for other cognitive skills • Superior Washability for Creativity – The patented anti-stain system provides a hassle-free cleaning experience that lasts even after 10,000 scrubs.

Emphasizing the need for such a breakthrough product for Indian homes, Mr. Mahesh Anand, President – Nippon Paint India (Decorative) commented, “We are delighted to receive the certification from NHA for KIDZ All-in-one-paint. This has further bolstered KIDZ All-in-one paint’s position as the safest paint for children. The KIDZ All-in-one paint is aimed at combating the indoor air pollution while nurturing their creativity. According to WHO (World Health Organization), every day around 93% of the world’s children under the age of 15 years (1.8 billion children) breathe air which is so polluted that it puts their health and development at serious risk.

The pandemic has further enhanced the need for such a revolutionary paint. The excellent features of this paint like anti-formaldehyde, anti-bacterial and silver ion technology will help children in growing up into a healthier, brighter individuals.” CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

AMMANN INDIA IS THE ONLY MANUFACTURER OF THE ORIGINAL APOLLO ROAD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT BOTH BRANDS BEING MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE ROOF FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS

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APOLLO BRANDED PRODUCTS Asphalt Plants, Mechanical and Sensor Pavers offers the customer best Value for Price Products

AMMANN BRANDED PRODUCTS Asphalt Plants, Sensor Pavers, Compactors stands for most advanced European Technology in respect of Productivity, Mix- Quality and Environmental friendliness.

Apollo & Ammann manufactured within the same “State of Art” premises / facility in Ditasan, Ahmedabad

AMMANN INDIA IS CLOSE TO ALL INDIAN CUSTOMERS: • 18 Branch Offices across all over India supporting Apollo & Ammann products, fully equipped with service engineers- and parts from all offices.

• Ammann Academy: Fully focused with ”Skill development” accredited with the Skill development Council of India (IESC) under NSDC- National Skill Development Corporation.

• Honored consecutively 7 times with the best sellers of Asphalt finisher- Apollo Paver Finisher.

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A Mine Operator convert his Costs into Revenue Stream

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One of our esteemed clients, an infrastructure construction and development company from the western part of India, with diversified operations ranging from Road, Highways, Railways, Building and Factories, Mining along with several other verticals, is operating a number of Coal Mines which supply power plants in the Eastern region of India.

For one of their Coal Mine Project, they are acting as a Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) and were involved into development, operation and maintenance of a three MT per annum open cast coal mine situated in eastern region.

They had executed OB removal and excavation projects in the past with the help of Surface Miner equipment but they had some blasted coal at their site which they were unable to crush

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into smaller size (0-100mm) with the help of a surface miner equipment.

They used to dump the oversized material (ranging from 300mm – 600mm) in their dump yard with the help of 16 m3 Dumper Trucks. They still were facing problems in filling the trucks with full capacity due to oversize material which resulted in inefficient space utilisation and hence more numbers of trucks required to dispose the material at the dump yard.

Since the crushing quantity was comparatively less, they were not willing to invest in high capex options like a Static Crusher or a Mobile Crusher.

While looking for an alternative solutions, ‘they found a diamond’ and expressed their interest to know more about a Crusher bucket as they have a fleet of excavators ranging from 20T-40T Class.

MB Crusher Sales Team took them to see the productivity of the Crusher Bucket at one of our client’s site and gave them the opportunity to undertake a demo cum sale in order to assess the productivity on the basis of the material at their site. They also were given plenty of reference customers to cross verify MB Crusher product quality.

Today, thanks to our Crusher Bucket BF135.8 they are able to crush the material (below 100mm) at an astonishing productivity of 70 m3/hr with MB crushing solutions applied directly on their excavator with nothing else required. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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Press Release

Mahindra launches the New BSIV Construction Equipment Range

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Announces entry into lower HP BHL segment with EarthMaster SX Smart 50 • • • •

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Launches the new EarthMaster SX/VX Backhoe loader & RoadMaster G9075/G9595 Motor Grader In the BSIV Range, Mahindra has further enhanced the overall Machine Performance, with mileage superiority intact, thereby assuring higher savings and profits.

MCE products feature the proven and reliable NEF Series CRDi Engine, tested for over 2 lakh kms.

In the BSIV Range, Mahindra have also enhanced cabin features for added operator comfort and a new telematic remote care technology, iMAXX, which provides prognostic, diagnostic and predictive fleet management that enables customer to control their operations better.

In Backhoe loader category, Mahindra has also launched a new 50HP variant by the name SX Smart50 which promises one of the highest earning potential and tremendous value-for-money.

In Motor Grader category, Mahindra now offers the new RoadMaster G9595 with 95 HP, advanced HVAC Cabin and best-in-class Productivity promising the least owning and operating cost.

Mahindra Construction Equipment is known for its Lowest Cost of Maintenance in the Industry and its BSIV Range adheres to this original commitment.

To Improve after sales support company has developed specially designed 50+ Spares and Service Vans which provides doorstep after-sales service to its customers.

MCE range is supported by an ever growing and wide service and spares network comprising over 60+ 3S dealerships, 300+ Trained Technicians, a wide spares network of retail outlets.

Currently over 7000 EarthMaster and over 700 RoadMaster are delighting customers with their 24x7 superior performance and are committed to building the nation frugally, driving higher prosperity in the ecosystem.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group, today introduced its BSIV compliant construction equipment with the launch of the new BSIV compliant Motor Grader Mahindra RoadMaster G9075 & G9595 & Backhoe Loader – Mahindra EarthMaster SX, VX under the aegis of its Construction Equipment business.

Speaking on the occasion, Jalaj Gupta, Business Head, Mahindra Truck & Bus and Construction Equipment., said, “Keeping with our brand purpose for the Construction Equipment business, to guarantee prosperity for our customers, we are now introducing our BSIV range of Mahindra EarthMaster Backhoe Loaders. We are a challenger brand and our aim is to provide our customers with best-in-class solutions which provide high reliability and low owning and operating costs, thereby improving their productivity and profitability.”

Mr. Gupta further added, “With advent of new emission norms for Construction Equipment industry, today we are pleased to launch our BSIV compliant range of the Mahindra RoadMaster Motor Graders as well. These tough and reliable products have been designed and developed in India after an in-depth understanding of

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the needs of the consumers, which is the hallmark of Mahindra’s product development process.”

The entire MCE BSIV range will have a robust iMAXX telematics solution providing customers with diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive fleet management along with many other category leading features. True to the company’s belief of providing disruptive services, we are reaffirming our assurance of superior performance, higher uptime and lower operating and owning costs, thereby higher profits.

Mahindra Construction Equipment (MCE) is a truly Indian Construction Equipment OEM that designs and manufactures machines customized to the needs of Indian customers since 2011. MCE is committed to providing a disruptive customer value proposition of assured higher profits and have a winning range of Backhoe Loaders, EarthMaster and Motor Graders, RoadMaster (17% market share). CM

Embassy Group receives the prestigious U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership Award Receives internationally renowned award for outstanding commitment to advancing green building Embassy Group, one of India’s leading real estate development firms, was acknowledged and awarded for its continuous efforts towards sustainability and resilience. Receiving one of the most prestigious and globally recognized accreditations, Embassy Group is one among the very few in South East Asia to grab the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership Award.

This accolade is a testimonial to Embassy Group’s commitment to sustainability and creating eco-friendly projects. The 2021 U.S. Green Building Council India and Southeast Asia Leadership Awards held virtually at USGBC Live event on 10th June, 2021 awarded some of the notable green building projects, companies and individuals in the region over the last year and appreciated the innovation put forth to create healthy, sustainable spaces.

Expressing his delight on receiving this prestigious award, Aditya Virwani, COO, Embassy Group said, “At Embassy our aim is to create an eco-friendly environment that is driven by sustainable innovation.

Through our various green initiatives such as Ecogram, EcoShakti, Urban Green, and Green Rider, we have reduced the burden on the environment and are committed to conserve our ecosystems.

We are honored to have our conservationist efforts recognized by USGBC. We strongly believe in a green future and will continue to invest in reducing carbon footprint across all our future projects.”

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continued their commitment to green building and sustainable communities while adapting to the changing environments around us,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, President and CEO, USGBC. “The 2021 USGBC Leadership Award awardees have improved our world through the power of green building and it is their contributions and work that have helped our communities stay safe and healthy.”

Since 2017, Embassy has led by example, reusing over 16,20,800 KL of treated water for flushing, gardening and ancillary purposes, efforts that resulted in approximately 45% reduction in raw water consumption. The firm has recycled over 100 tons of wet waste that is generated every month and converted to over 30 tons of compost through vermicomposting and OWCs. Taking a step further into green practices and generating green energy, Embassy Group set up a solar power plant in Bellary that supplies close to 100MW to three of their business parks across Bangalore.

The real estate conglomerate’s recent investment towards a dry and wet waste collection center in North Bengaluru is benefitting over 18 villages.

Setting a new benchmark in the industry, Embassy Group is nurturing employees to foster their zeal to learn sustainable farming. The Urban Green initiative yields up to 6,000 kg of vegetables annually. Embassy works as a community by joining hands with like-minded groups and organizations to co-create an eco-friendly environment. CM || July 2021 ||

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Jindal Stainless facilitates supply of 150 ventilators for COVID relief

India’s largest stainless steel manufacturer, Jindal Stainless has facilitated the supply of 150 ventilators to the state governments of Haryana and Odisha.

This is in continuation to a series of steps taken by the Company to combat and minimize the spread and impact of COVID-19. As states gear up in anticipation of an impending third wave, officials of the company shipped 75 ventilators each, along with accessories for medical use, to both the state owned warehouses today.

Commenting on the development, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, Mr Abhyuday Jindal said, “We’ve been fighting Corona as extended arms of Indian government from Day 1. With each step we take, we are trying to strengthen the health infrastructure in every way possible. We fought the second wave with an uninterrupted LMO supply to several states from both our units, establishing the operational emergency COVID hospital in Hisar, and successful inoculation

Parker Plant Ltd. and Apollo Inffratech Group entered into a joint venture to manufacture Parker’s range of mobile and static asphalt plants in India

Parker Plant Ltd of the United Kingdom and Apollo Inffratech Group of India are pleased to announce that they have entered into a joint venture agreement to manufacture Parker’s range of mobile and static asphalt plants in India.

Parker Plant Ltd was formed in 1911 and has an extensive product portfolio which incorporates mobile and static asphalt plants from 10‐500 tph.

The newly formed joint venture is currently building a state‐of‐the‐art manufacturing facility near Mehsana, Gujarat, where Parker’s full range of batch and counterflow drum‐mix asphalt plants will be manufactured.

In welcoming the joint venture, Brett Dalby, Parker Plant’s Sales Director said, “The trajectory for India’s growth is impressive. We are delighted to join forces and invest in India with Apollo Inffratech Group to meet the exacting needs of such a vibrant market.”

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drives for our employees and their families. We are now ensuring better preparedness if and before the third wave hits us.”

So far, Jindal Stainless has supplied nearly 5400 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) to various hospitals and oxygen filling centres. Through its units in Hisar and Jajpur, the Company is supplying over 50 tonnes of Oxygen per day to 50+ medical facilities in Haryana, Delhi-NCR, and Odisha. Additionally, the Company is supplying LMO to the 500-bed COVID Hospital set up in the premises of OP Jindal Modern School in Hisar.

The Company also organised vaccination camps at its various office locations to help employees and their family members get vaccinated. Apart from this, Jindal Stainless announced a policy to extend all-round support to immediate family members of all its employees, who lost their lives to the current pandemic. CM

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Patel, commented “Apollo is pleased to add such a strong brand to its group.”

The addition of such an extensive range of asphalt plants complements the group’s current activities in the concrete sector, where Apollo has gained tremendous success.

Mitul Patel went on to say, “With this latest joint venture the Apollo Inffratech Group has taken a further step to realise our respected Prime Minister’s ‘Make in India’ call, in manufacturing equipment to build a world class infrastructure for the new India.”

“The Joint Venture of Apollo Inffratech with UK’s Parker Plant is a testimony to the massive growth potential of India” said Shri Amitabh Kant CEO, NITI Aayog.

“The JV will contribute to India’s vision of becoming Aatma Nirbhar or self-reliant while at the same time deepening our integration with the global value chains.

It will bring new technology for greater innoovation in the construction sector.” CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

Sany India organizes vaccination drive for employees, family members in association with CII in Pune Initiates to cover employees, suppliers, vendor partners and their familiesagainst Covid-19 Sany India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment; in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held a special vaccination drive for its employees, financers, suppliers andbusiness associations like ICEMA&Chakan Industries Association along with their family members at its Pune campus, in Chakan on Tuesday. As many as 1400 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 at the vaccination camp.

Inaugurating the vaccination drive, Mr. Deepak Garg, Chairman CII Pune Zonal Council and Managing Director, Sany India said, “The health and well-being of Sany family is our utmost priority. Amidst this unprecedented time – as the whole world is racing to get inoculated, Sany India decided to facilitate free doses of vaccines for our employees.”

“Since the vaccine is a crucial tool to beat COVID-19; we are encouraging everyone to get inoculated within time. With this vaccine program, Sany India aims to create a safe and conducive environment to work.”

Adhering to the COVID-19 guidelines, the vaccination drive was smoothly conducted with minimum waiting times and in utmost sanitized and safe conditions.

It is noteworthy that Sany India has been consistently stepping up its efforts to fight the pandemic through its innovative measures and preventive care. Around 300 plus oxygen concentrators & ventilators and one Oxygen Plant were donated to needy establishments in and around Pune. The company has also launched a COVID care helpline number for all its employees, customers, dealers & their family members.

Some of the significant services offered by the helpline include virtual doctor consultation, assistance in securing bed, oxygen, plasma, and ambulance services. CM

CASE Construction Equipment certified as Madhya Pradesh’s Best Employer Brand for 2021 at World HRD Congress

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, has been declared as the Best Employer Brand of Madhya Pradesh for the second consecutive year. The recognition was conferred at the 16th Employer Branding Awards organized by The World HRD Congress.

The World HRD Congress is an independent and not-for-profit organization, working with the purpose to make "work and working lives better". The award was decided based on an internal and external assessment conducted by measuring employee perception, satisfaction and current organizational practices and policies. The jury comprises eminent personalities and business leaders from a diverse background.

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recognition of our constant endeavour to create the best place to work for our employees. Even during the ongoing pandemic, we aimed to cultivate an engaging and vibrant environment while keeping employees’ health and well-being at the forefront. We would like to thank all our employees at the Pithampur plant for their relentless commitment and trust in the organization, which has helped us achieve this recognition and milestone.”

CASE’s Pithampur plant near Indore is a testimony to the company’s efforts to nurture the best technology and organizational practices under one roof. It is a World Class Manufacturing facility that operates to the industry’s highest global manufacturing standards, with automated processes and advanced technology that enhance the productivity, efficiency, and overall output of the plant. CM || July 2021 ||

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Shyam Steel India becomes the Official Partner of ICC World Test Championship Final Shyam Steel India one of leading producers and manufacturers of TMT Bars in India, today announced its association for ICC World Test Championship Final as the official partner for the event. The inaugural championship match will be played between India and New Zealand and is slated to take place from 18th to 22nd June 2021 plus a reserve day at Southampton, England.

Based on the association, Shyam Steel India will have its logo presence in the outfield and perimeter board. The brand’s logo will also be displayed in the backdrop for flash interviews and post-match presentation and in the ICC website and mobile app.

The brand will have the right to use photograph and Audio-Visual clips of the match for internal use and promotional purposes. Shyam Steel India will leverage the association to enhance its brand awareness, build relevance and engage with the target audience. The partnership with ICC will help brand Shyam Steel to instantly connect with the millions of viewers watching the event across India and abroad.

“We are pleased to have Shyam Steel on board as

our official partner for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final. We look forward to working with them for this prestigious event” said Mr Anurag Dahiya, Chief Commercial Officer, ICC. “We are very proud to associate ourselves with this prestigious event. India is a cricket frenzy nation, and this partnership will help us build high brand recall amongst the cricket lovers of the country. On behalf of Shyam Steel Family, we wish our Indian cricket team all the very best for the championship match”, said Mr Lalit Beriwala, Director, Shyam Steel India.

Shyam Steel India has also planned a series of activations across digital platforms to grow stakeholder engagement and brand recall. The activation includes sharing interesting trivia and conducting gripping contest, wherein the audience can win exciting prizes.

In alignment with the brand philosophy, Maksad Toh India Ko Banana Hai and Hamesha Ke Liye Strong, Shyam Steel India along with the millions of cricket lovers will be rooting for their Team India to bring the Test Championship home. CM

Commencement of trial operation of fly ash disposal system at NCL Gorbi Mine void by NTPC Vindhyachal The trial operation of the fly ash disposal system at Gorbi mine void (Pit-1) was successful on 30th June’21. Fly ash from the bulker was transported by pressurized Air to a Hydro mix chamber and converted to slurry for dumping in the Pit. The trial was successfully done in presence of ED (Vindhyachal), GM (NCL), GM (O&M), GM (Operation), GM (HR), GM (ADM), GM (MM), GM (Chem), CMO and Other senior officials. Various members from NTPC were also present to mark this historic event.

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It will open up a major opportunity to develop the abandoned mine in an Environment-friendly manner for possible future use by Humanity and for utilization of ash. This mine pit was abandoned in 1996-97.

MOU between NTPC Vindhyachal and NCL was signed in Jan-2019 and after carrying out various kinds of environmental studies and obtaining clearances from various statutory authorities, the required ash disposal equipment was installed and the trial could be accomplished. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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ABB completes melt shop digitalization project with India’s leading steel company, boosting productivity and profitability

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Digital solution connects steel melt shop operations with ladle and crane tracking and thermal loss prediction for higher casting speeds and additional output of 24,000 tonnes per annum.

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ABB has built on a long-term relationship with JSW Steel Ltd, India’s leading steel company, by integrating its digital solution ABB Ability™ Smart Melt Shop into a wider expansion at Dolvi Works plant in Maharashtra state.

With the project, completed on schedule in March 2021, ABB has improved productivity and energy efficiency for the steel melt shop by developing an operations optimization solution, including ladle and crane tracking system, crane scheduling system and thermal loss models, to predict target temperature for ladle furnaces and ensure the correct superheat at the caster. This is expected to increase the company’s EBITDA profit by around USD two million per annum through four percent higher casting speeds, time savings of one working day per month and additional output equating to 24,000 tonnes a year.

The plant now has real time tracking of steel ladles for process synchronization and better maintenance planning. In wider benefits, the lower energy consumption means fewer consumables used per batch and therefore a lower carbon footprint with less CO₂ per tonne of steel produced. Automatic tracking and scheduling increases personnel safety as they are removed from the production area during crane and ladle movements. The scheduling solution also results in reducing tapping delays by ensuring these movements are synchronized with process requirements.

It is an example of overcoming one of the major challenges facing steelmakers today, which is to maintain the optimal temperatures required to make molten steel while balancing high electrical energy costs. Ensuring the right temperature at the right time, together with other parameters in the molten steel, directly determines steel quality and productivity.

ABB’s Industry 4.0 led solution minimizes temperature superheat deviation and thermal losses resulting in higher caster speeds by around four percent, improved productivity, energy efficiency and steel quality.

“We relied on the metallurgical expertise of ABB’s Metals team as they proved to us that this digital solution could be integrated into our complex plant with its diversified operational procedures,” said Gajraj Singh Rathore, President, JSW Steel Ltd. “The figures and the results from testing stacked up and we could see the capacity to enhance productivity, improve energy efficiency and generate a relativity quick return on investment too.”

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Shop is a true example of technology convergence as it utilizes cameras and image-processing, weighing systems, radar, laser and wireless-based technologies to ensure steel melt shops operate at optimum levels where crane and ladle tracking and their availability are critical to the entire steelmaking process.” said Tarun Mathur, Global Product Manager and Digital Lead for Metals, ABB. “Our data from performance testing has shown significant increase in superheat compliance, returning time savings equating to more than nine hours per month and nearly 2,000 additional tonnes produced per month,” said Amit Kumar Chakraborty, Project Manager for Metals, ABB. Additional benefits of the ladle tracking system include reduction in tapping delays in the electric arc furnace, reduction of electrode and power consumption at the ladle furnace and reduction in silicon deviation in hot rolled coils produced from slabs from the continuous caster.

A complete range of products, services and end-to-end solutions that improve productivity, quality, safety and cost-efficiency in iron, steel, aluminium and other metals production processes are available through ABB. Across the whole metals value chain, ABB demonstrates a commitment to optimize operations with high performance products and digital solutions.

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com Process Automation: ABB’s Process Automation business is a leader in automation, electrification and digitalization for the process and hybrid industries.

We serve our customers with a broad portfolio of products, systems, and end-to-end solutions, including our #1 distributed control system, software, and lifecycle services, industry-specific products as well as measurement and analytics, marine and turbocharging offerings. As the global #2 in the market, we build on our deep domain expertise, diverse team and global footprint, and are dedicated to helping our customers increase competitiveness, improve their return on investment and run safe, smart, and sustainable operations. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

Tata Technologies wins B2BMX awards for its outstanding marketing campaign The Tata Technologies System ReSeT solutions addresses challenges across de-risking supply chain, demand & Manufacturing systems calibration, overall operations restart. The Digital ReSeT offers solutions for transforming digital customer journey, collaboration, supply chain, operations and realizing better products through smart manufacturing & Digital Twin.

The Vehicle Engineering ReSeT delivers solutions across vehicle design & engineering with solutions such as eVMP an EV platform built for cars of the future, ePowertrain platform for eMobility.

As Tata Technologies launched the solutions through the ReSeT campaign, it realized significant traction being generated among its customers, not only from the opportunities that were getting created, but also based on the customer feedback received in the net promoter score (NPS) survey in October, where it scored the highest ever NPS rating. The company's customers appreciated the agility and flexibility we exhibited in responding to the crisis and helping them address the challenges due to COVID-19 through flexible staffing, payment options and the suite of solutions to thrive in the new normal.

Earlier, Frost & Sullivan, after studying Engineering Service Providers (ESPs) for six months had recognised Tata Technologies ReSeT campaign for facilitating digital transformation and help OEMs address COVID-19 challenges. CM

NTPC invites EOI for the sale of fly ash in Middle East and other regions

NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power producer, in its endeavor towards 100% utilization of fly ash has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) for sale of fly ash from the designated ports of the Middle East and other regions.

The tender application commenced on 1st July 2021, will conclude on 25th July 2021.

Sustainable Ash utilization is one of the key concern areas at NTPC and the Company is ensuring sustainable solutions for complete utilisation for it.

Fly Ash is a by-product of power generation with coal. The Fly Ash generated at NTPC stations is ideal for use in the manufacture of Cement, Concrete, Concrete Products, Cellular Concrete products and for Bricks / Blocks / Tiles.

NTPC Ltd, has collaborated with Cement manufacturers around the country to supply Fly Ash. The power producer is leveraging Indian Railways’ sprawling network to transport Fly Ash in an economical and environment-friendly manner. || www.constructionmirror.com ||

To promote the use of Fly Ash bricks in building construction, NTPC has set up Fly Ash brick manufacturing Plants at its Coal based Thermal Power Plants. These bricks are being utilized in Plants as well as township construction activities exclusively. On average, 60 million Fly Ash bricks are being manufactured annually by NTPCs own Fly Ash brick Plants.

As per the MoEF&CC directives, NTPC stations are keeping at least 20% of total Fly Ash produced in reserve for the issue to Fly Ash brick/ blocks/ tiles manufacturers and issuing Fly Ash free of cost to them. About 9% of the total Fly Ash produced in NTPCs stations, is being utilized by Fly Ash bricks/ blocks and tiles manufacturing units annually.

Further, during the year 2020-21, almost 15 NTPC station supplies Fly Ash to various Road projects and Ash utilization crossed by nearly 20 million tonnes.

Over the last five years the fly ash utilisation has grown up by 80% in the country. CM || July 2021 ||

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Tata Technologies, a leading global engineering, and product development digital services company, has won two awards for its ‘ReSeT Campaign’ for helping businesses to navigate during the unprecedented pandemic and creating value for its customers.

The engineering services and product development arm of Tata Group won the prestigious B2BMX awards for ‘Account based marketing campaign’FY21 and B2B choice award for its customer-centric approach focused on creating value for its customers.

The well-designed and executed campaign was Tata Technologies response to the pandemic. The company saw an opportunity to address customer challenges in the new-normal by leveraging readily deployable solutions and launched COVID-19 Campaigns across its global client base.

The objective behind ReSeT campaign was Reorganise, Stabilise and Thrive for the immediate, mid and long term respectively for various businesses. The key themes of the campaign included supply/chain issues and plant /manufacturing considerations, digital collaboration, application maintenance, and revised mobility designs and engineering considerations.

Through its integrated digital offering called ReSeT, Tata Technologies helped automotive manufacturers identify the immediate challenges from the impact of the pandemic, devise action plans to stabilize manufacturing operations, and optimize operations to be well prepared in the post-COVID-19 era.

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Adding one more jewel in Apollo Inffratech's already illustrious crown Apollo Inffratech Group announces its latest JV

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Apollo Inffratech Group has entered into its latest Joint Venture Parker Plant India Pvt. Ltd. with UK based Parker Plant Limited.

More than a century old Parker Plant Limited is a market leader in manufacturing and supplying reliable solutions for asphalt production, bitumen surfacing, crushing, screening, concrete production and pavement related equipment throughout the world.

This recently incorporated JV Company will manufacture various Parker equipment starting with Asphalt Batchmix Plants of all capacities in a newly created state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Mehsana, Gujarat.

Mobile and static Asphalt Batch Mix Plants, Counter Flow Drum Mix Plant and Bitumen Pressure Distributors under this newly formed JV. This entire range of asphalt and concrete equipment is made under one roof, thus making Apollo a one stop hub of Construction Equipment Manufacturing in India.

In welcoming the joint venture, Brett Dalby, Parker Plant's Sales Director, said, “The trajectory for India's growth is impressive. We are delighted to join forces and invest in India with Apollo Inffratech Group to meet the exacting needs of such a vibrant market.”

Apollo Inffratech Group's Managing Director, Mitul Patel, commented “Apollo is pleased to add such a strong brand to its group.” The addition of such an extensive range of asphalt plants complements the group's current activities in the concrete sector, where Apollo has gained tremendous success. Mitul Patel went on to say, “With this latest joint venture, the Apollo Inffratech Group has taken a further step to realise our Prime Minister's 'Make in India' call, in manufacturing equipment to build a world class infrastructure for the new India.”

“The joint venture of Apollo Inffratech with UK's Parker Plant is a testimony to the massive growth potential of India,” said Amitabh Kant (IAS) Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog. “The joint venture will contribute to India's vision of becoming Aatma Nirbhar or self-reliant while at the same time deepening our integration with the global value chains. It will bring new technology for greater innovation in the infrastructure and construction sector.” CM

Apollo : One stop hub of Construction Equipment Manufacturing

Apollo Inffratech Group's Apollo Inffratech Pvt. Ltd. is a household name in Construction Equipment manufacturing since long.

Seeing tremendous opportunities in the business, Apollo was quick in diversifying its portfolio through various joint ventures and strategic partnerships with world renowned companies such as HawkeyPedershaab of USA, Metalgalante (Carmix) of Italy, Zenith of Germany, HEM Paving of USA and Aircrete Europe of The Netherlands.

Today Apollo's extensive product range can be broadly divided into two segments: Concrete and Asphalt. In its Concrete segment Apollo makes Concrete Batching Plants, Concrete Pipe Making Machines, Concrete Block Making Machines, Self-Loading Mixers, Slip Form & Fixed Form Concrete Pavers.

Whereas in its Asphalt segment, it will be manufacturing

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Honda India Power Products introduces powerful 5.5hp power tiller designed to boost farm productivity Robust and price-competitive power tiller to further support mechanization of farming

Honda India Power Products Limited (HIPP), a leading manufacturer of power products in India, today unveiled its new compact power tiller FQ650, to deal with a wide range of customer needs.

Farmers engaged in farming of vegetable, spices, horticulture, cash crops, orchards, and nurseries among others have been demanding a compact, powerful and economical power tiller capable of doing various farm operations like ground-breaking, pulverizing, furrow & ridge formation and deweeding operations efficiently.

HIPP has been at the forefront of introducing Honda’s legendary 4 stroke technology in agriculture and has successfully established its premium model FJ500 and the compact model F300 in gasoline fuelled power tiller category offering a robust and durable companion to Indian farmers.

The latest addition of FQ650 fulfils a long-standing need of a basic compact tiller for farmers, who were demanding a powerful yet affordable power tiller for their daily farm operations.

FQ650 is powered by durable Honda GP200H engine delivering 5.5hp power and best in class performance with a max. torque of 12.4 N-m @2,500 rpm and a tilling width of 900mm with tyne dia of 300mm capable of tackling various farm operations effectively. FQ650 offers unmatched fuel efficency while being so light at 65.2 kg in its class - fulfilling farmers’ need of a compact, durable, powerful and cost-effective solution.

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and mechanization of agriculture work advances, the demand for compact tillers is rising among farmers in the emerging markets including India.

Honda tillers have been the choice of Indian farmers for many years and this new model will help to further increase mechanization of their routine farm operations thereby helping them to increase their farm productivity. Honda FQ650 is the most powerful, convenient, cost-effective and easy to use tiller making it easy and safe to use even by first-time users regardless of age and gender.”

FQ650 has been designed keeping in mind operator’s “Safety-first policy” and “User-friendliness”. FQ650 is equipped with operator presence control system, birdcage muffler guard and large sized sub-fender for safe usage, gear shifting gate offering convenient shifting of gears to suit preferred operation speed.

Convenient features like transportation wheel, front stand and handlebar height adjustment make it gender neutral and ideal for operation by first time users.

FQ650 comes with choice of additional compatible tiller attachments like “Yellow Ridger” suitable for making water channels and raised beds for efficient cultivation of root crops, “Blue Spiral” for effectively cutting long grass besides the standard flower tyne attachment for regular deweeding operations.

The newly launched power tiller FQ650 is now available at over 500 Honda authorized retail dealership outlets across the country. More information can be found at www.hondaindiapower. com and Facebook page /hondapowerproductsindia.

Optionally, customers can call on Honda’s Toll-Free no. 1800-11-2323 for any Demo/Sales enquiry. CM || July 2021 ||

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• Honda’s OHV (Overhead Valve), 4-Stroke engine driven power tiller delivers unmatched fuel efficiency, best-in-class performance, with ease and convenience of carrying, maintaining, and continuing to be environment friendly • Enhances farm mechanization reach with affordable model • Expands power tiller line-up with durable and price-competitive model for varying farm usage

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AVEVA and Wood Launch New Industrial Solution to Accelerate Digital Transformation The New Connected Build Solution Optimizes Project Efficiency and Improves Sustainability Outcomes for Capital Projects Across the Power, Energy, Chemicals and Mining Industries.

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AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation and sustainability, has formed a new alliance with Wood, the global consulting and engineering company, to accelerate digital transformation of industries such as power, energy, chemicals and mining with the launch of a new solution called Connected Build, a key part of their Digital Twin offering . Wood has standardized its use of AVEVA™ Enterprise Resource Management as a key component of the Connected Build offering to its industrial clients globally.

Connected Build optimizes project delivery while improving collaboration on new build projects and facilitating the digital modernization of existing plants and refurbishments. The new solution capitalizes on design efficiencies to deliver the build accurately the first time, unlocking sustainability and value benefits while ensuring worker safety. As part of Wood’s vision for operational excellence, leveraging technology to standardize and optimize delivery is key to achieving efficiencies and to meet sustainability targets.

The new Connected Build solution is a key part of Wood’s Engineering Digital Twin strategy by sharing project status and materials availability data in real-time with all stakeholders, optimizing project execution through benefits such as improved labor productivity, reduced material waste and costs, shortened project cycles and improved yield. When applied to the engineering and build phases, the Connected Build approach results in rapid and seamless project handover, while shortening time to production and improving digital resiliency for Wood’s clients.

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supporter of Wood’s bold innovation vision of delivering reliable and reproducible capital project efficiencies and operations optimization in the industrial space. With Connected Build, AVEVA and Wood are realizing value for customers across diverse industries and geographies through data-driven digital transformation,” said Amish Sabharwal, Executive Vice President, Engineering Business, AVEVA. “The AVEVA-Wood alliance combines engineering with execution technology and expertise to deliver the perfect mix of enhanced project efficiency, sustainability and operational agility for our clients across the power generation and transmission, energy, chemicals, and mining industries,” says Darren Martin, Group CTO, Wood.

Initial deployments of Wood’s Connected Build Digital Twin have set a new benchmark for digital engineering, boosting safety, and improving overall asset performance while delivering savings on the total cost of the project and an additional saving in operations and maintenance.

AVEVA and Wood share a significant history of innovation. Wood has previously integrated its own Go-Technology™ commissioning solution into its use of the AVEVA Engineering Design software suite. To support the rapid acceleration of their Connected Build offering, Wood has standardized AVEVA Enterprise Resource Management to provide a single, coordinated platform approach across all stages of a project, from design and materials procurement, to construction, advanced work packaging, commissioning and completions.

Going forward, the two organizations will remain strategically aligned with a laser focus on delivering maximum value for shared clients through continuous technology improvements and developments. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

Wavin takes over Manufacturing in Hyderabad to fuel growth in India The strategic move is a key step towards expanding the business globally and supporting local manufacturing of Wavin’s key products and solutions

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Wavin will produce a wide range of PVC/ CPVC/ SWR pipes and fittings locally with the latest development.

Wavin’s cost-efficient, technologically enabled, innovative and reliable products and solutions promote sustainable development and support future-proof infrastructure building requirements in India. The company manufactures these products and system solutions in accordance with the strictest quality standards and fully compliant with governing standards without any compromises application-wise to match our customers’ expectations. Having developed strong channel partners and distribution networks, Wavin products are now available in key markets across India to help our customers achieve their own environmental goals and responsibilities along side our own.

“India market with its double-digit growth potential of infrastructure markets makes it among the priority markets for us globally. We are progressing as per our plans for building local manufacturing capacity in the country. As we work with our partners to optimize our footprint in India, we will be creating employment and earning opportunities for people and communities we operate in.” Freek further added, Both Wavin and Dura-Line are group companies within Orbia, a global leader in specialty products and innovative solutions for building and infrastructure, precision agriculture, health care delivery, and data communications. CM

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Wavin, an innovative pipes and fittings solution provider for the building and infrastructure industry, has announced the acquisition of the Dura-Line manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India. With this takeover, the company reinforces its commitment to the government initiatives such as “Make in India” and will be deploying its newest solutions and technologies in a crucial growth market within India and throughout Asia-Pacific.

Dura-Line, also part of Orbia, is a TL-9000 and ISO-9001 rated manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduits serving the telecommunications, enterprise, and electrical markets. Wavin will continue producing the advanced water & gas pipes and fittings for below-ground use and invest in new technology assets to produce Wavin PVC and CPVC products for supply of drinking water (hot and cold), proficient transport of sewage (domestic & industrial waste) and rainwater for better sanitation, and hygiene.

With global knowledge and expertise in providing water management solutions for the building and infrastructure industry driven by innovation and technology, Wavin re-entered the Indian market in 2020 considering the urgent need for clean drinking water and sanitation. Today, there are an estimated 88 million people in India that lack access to safe drinking water and 910 million people with insufficient access to improved sanitation.

“At Wavin, we are committed to enabling clean and safe water supplies, as well as better sanitation and hygiene, which are paramount in India. Wavin’s purpose is to work towards transforming cities to be future-proof and buildings to be comfortable, clean, safe, and energy-efficient. The acquisition of Dura-Line’s manufacturing plant is a major step on our global expansion journey, as well as towards our objective of responding to India’s infrastructure and environmental needs. We are excited about achieving our goal of setting up a manufacturing unit in India to serve the market- a significant milestone of expanding our global footprint with our own factory in India” commented Freek Crum, President, Wavin Asia-Pacific.

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Schwing Stetter India kickstarts its First Operator Skill Training Program at recently launched Global Manufacturing Hub in Cheyyar

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Schwing Stetter India, one of the larger manufacturers of concreting, construction & mining equipment’s across the country, launched its first Operator Skill Training Program at the Global Manufacturing Hub in Cheyyar. The one-month extensive course is accredited

by IESC, affiliated to NSDC. 53 students have been selected for the first Training, comprising of two batches. These students will be trained in operating three key products: • Boom Pumps • Self-Loading Concrete Mixers • Excavators Schwing Stetter inaugurated its largest facility in the state – The Global Manufacturing Hub in February 2021. The state-of-the-art integrated facility of 52 acres comprising 50,000 square meters of built up area will now manufacture concrete boom pumps, stationary pumps, self-loading mixers, shotcrete pumps, excavators, wheel loaders and motor graders.

The Global Manufacturing Hub also houses a Centre of Excellence for training individuals in concreting products. The Coe is partnered with the IESC Skill Council and includes a state of the art, modernized training center that will provide skilling to the youth across nearby districts.

Schwing Stetter is one of the largest factories located at Cheyyar currently. The company has taken a commitment to skill and train 10,000 men and women across nearby districts to make them employable. With the pandemic hitting industries hard, it is of utmost importance for individuals to be equipped with present skillsets in order to stay relevant in the industry. This exclusive training program will empower individuals with the right way to approach heavy machinery and become highly skilled operators. After training and certification through this program, the candidates can look for a rewarding career in the verticals such as Infrastructure , Construction and Ready mix Concrete producing companies. Schwing Stetter will be sharing the resumes of passed out candidates to

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these companies for prospective job opportunities.

The first batch of students include 53 male; and the company plans to include women also in their upcoming programs and are working vastly towards creating a women-first environment in the GMH. In the future, Schwing Stetter India has plans to also design short term RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) approved by NSDC, courses which will help operators and mechanics who has prior work experience in this industry but without a formal certification. This RPL programs will Train, Assess and certify such candidates.

Speaking about the necessity for such training programs, Mr. V.G. Sakthikumar, Managing Director of Schwing Stetter India says, “Over the past 20 years, we have successfully trained close to 14,000 plus individuals in handling concreting machinery. At our new facility, our focus has been on providing modernized training and empowering local residents at Cheyyar and nearby districts. We had the intention to start this training initiative immediately after the inauguration in the month of February 2021, but the pandemic proved to be spoiler. Our goal to train 10,000 individuals is ambitious, which is definitely possible over the coming years. Considering how severely the pandemic has hit us, a career which provides opportunity for sustained income is a boon for the students. Moreover, Schwing considers this as a responsibility to train men and women who are highly skilled to operate heavy & sophisticated equipment across concreting and construction industries.” CM

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Jakson Group commissions 50MW Solar Power Plant in Kheragarh District, Agra

Best in Class MonoPERC Modules and String Inverters.

Jakson has adopted a dry cleaning module using robots instead of wet cleaning which will eventually save up to 80% water. To ensure safety, only high quality products, especially modules and inverters, are being used in the plant. Drones that were deployed for thermal screening to detect any damage during the execution of the plant would continue to be deployed.

Jakson Group is also currently developing Assam’s first large scale Solar PV plant of 70MW in Anguri Solar Park. It will be operational by the end of the year. Including these projects, Jakson’s total portfolio stands at more than 200MW and is expected to grow to 1GW by 2024. CM

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Jakson Group has successfully commissioned a 50MW Solar power plant in Kheragarh District of Agra recently.

The plant would supply power to the UP Government which will further supply energy to various districts and villages. The plant is expected to supply 1,05,100 MWh/year of electricity to the grid annually. Despite the pandemic, the 200-acre plant was completed within the planned timelines. The plant was built with an investment of Rs 250 Crore. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was signed with Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL) in February 2019 at a fixed tariff rate for 25 years.

According to Atul Gupta, Head Solar IPP, Jakson Group, "As one of India's leading solar power developers, Jakson is proud to set up another milestone solar power plant in the state of Uttar Pradesh. We look forward to work with UPPTCL and help India meet its target of 100GW by 2022." He further added, “We are excited to announce the commissioning of this plant.

This is yet another initiative towards clean energy.

With this plant, the Jakson Group will be offsetting 85,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually which is equivalent to planting 550,000 trees.”

The plant has been set up with latest technology using

NTPC to halve coal plants in portfolio by 2032 Country’s largest power company NTPC Ltd will reduce coal-based generation to half of its capacity in a decade, while raising the share of renewable power under a publicly-listed arm.

The company plans to list its green subsidiary NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd in 18 months as it expects to make Rs 2,50,000 crore investment toward the renewable energy generation capacity addition targets, a senior company official said.

He said the equity component would be around Rs 50,000 crore and the balance would be met through long-term loans, debentures and bonds.

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The company also plans to tap cheaper funds through its pact with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) that was signed a year ago.

NTPC- the first one to declare its energy compact goals as part of the UN High-level Dialogue on Energy-- has committed to set up 60 Gw at an estimated investment of through renewable energy sources by 2032 by when the total capacity is expected to reach 132 Gw. The target has been scaled up from the previous 30 Gw planned by the company till 2032.

NTPC targets adding nearly 4,000 Mw of clean energy capacity every year, which would be scaled up to 8,000 Mw towards 2032. CM || July 2021 ||

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Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA) inaugurated a new office in New Delhi

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ICEMA’s New Office to help drive Construction Equipment Industry’s Vision 2030 Plan

“Strengthening the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA) secretariat by way of setting up of a new office space in New Delhi is an integral step towards achieving the Industry’s Vision Plan 2030: Building the Nation” said Mr Sandeep Singh, President ICEMA while inaugurating the newly opened office. This office is a part of the Association’s expansion plan going forward.

The members of ICEMA and Indian Construction Equipment (CE) industry plays a vital role in creating world class infrastructure in the country and as a result help propel India’s journey towards becoming a USD 5 trillion economy. Towards this end, ICEMA had launched the Industry Vision Plan 2030 in December 2020 – an 8-point action oriented agenda to enable India become the fastest growing CE market in the world and a manufacturing and export hub for CE realising Atmanirbharta.

ICEMA, the apex Association of the Construction

Raosaheb Patil Danve takes charge as MoS coal, mines Raosaheb Patil Danve on Thursday took the charge as Minister of State (MoS) for coal and mines. Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi congratulated and welcomed Danve.

In addition, Danve has also been assigned the portfolio of MoS in the Ministry of Railways.

Coal Secretary Anil Kumar Jain, Mines Secretary Alok Tandon and senior officers of both the ministries were present on this occasion.

Before taking the charge of MoS coal and mines, Danve was Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

Dadarao took the charge at a time when both coal and mines ministries have witnessed tranformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Equipment Industry in India, will play a pivotal role in realizing the CE Industry Vision Plan 2030 which has been prepared in consultation with BCG, added Mr Singh.

The inaugural of the office, was a proud moment for the Industry and instilled confidence and hope amongst the Association Members.

Located in the central Delhi, the ICEMA office will enable the Association to conduct regular meetings and strengthen its relationship with key stakeholders, including the government. CM

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ji on becoming the MoS for Coal and Mines.

These ministries have witnessed unprecedented transformation under PM @narendramodi ji and we are building sustainable coal and mining sectors. Look forward to working with him. #Govt4Growth," Joshi said in a tweet.

In the last 30 years, from a Sarpanch to an MP and later a Minister of State, Danve has held various leadership positions.

In the past, he has been a general secretary of Maharashtra BJP, and twice the vice-president. He has been renowned as a leader with rural roots. He started his journey as a Sarpanch, and later became an MLA in 1990, 1995 from Bhokardan assembly constituency, and five time consecutive Member of Parliament in 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

SafeStorage ties up with United India Insurance for coverage of 112 Crore • SafeStorage has7.5 Lakh sq ft space across five cities in India • Till date Safestorage has served 12000+ household customers and 300+ corporate customers SafeStorage®, India’s leading storage solution provider has tied up with United India Insurance for coverage of 112 Crore effective for 7th June 2021. SafeStorage currently has 7.5 Lakh sq ft space in warehouses across five cities in India- Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai & Pune. SafeStorage’s warehouses are covered for fire, theft, and natural calamities. Till date SafeStorage has served 12000+ household customers and 300+ corporate customers however neither any customer nor the company has ever filed a claim.

The list of items covered under insurance at SafeStorage include- electronic and electrical items, household/ office furniture, office/home equipment, machinery, motor vehicles of client and related items of clients stored in warehouses. The company’s fleet of 15 owned vehicles is also covered under insurance by default.

SafeStorage warehouses are fully equipped with modular fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and alarm systems. Safe Storage takes all the precautionary measurements to keep luggage safe. Safe Storage follows regular pest control services and maintains

clean, dry, secure storage facilities. All items are stored on wooden pallets to protect from pests. Each warehouse is well equipped with CCTV cameras.

Sharing his thoughts, Ramesh Madisetty, CEO & Co-founder of SafeStorage, said, “Last year we filed for insurance of INR 30 CR for our 1.5 lakh sq. ft warehouse facilities. This year the coverage is almost 4x more owing to our rapid expansion and business growth. We aim to be present across 9 cities in India by end of 2021. Our target is to be one stop shop for storage & logistics solution in the country.”

The self-storage business saw a boom in the year 2020 with onset of Coronavirus pandemic. With companies adopting the Work from Home model since early 2020 many people, who were working in cities have moved out of their rented apartments back to their native places/hometowns for social & economic reasons. In such times, Self- Storage units come to their rescue, safely housing their valuable belongings & furniture while they give up their rented spaces in their cities of work. CM

Hardeep Singh Puri takes charge of Petroleum Ministry Hardeep Singh Puri took charge of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. He has relinquished the portfolio of civil aviation but still holds the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.

Puri succeeds Dharmendra Pradhan as India's new petroleum and natural gas minister.

The minister was greeted by Pradhan on his arrival at the petroleum ministry. He was also accompanied by minister of state for petroleum Rameswar Teli.

Puri said that the focus of the ministry under him will be to increase domestic production of crude oil and natural gas and help the country become Atmanirbhar.

He also said that in line with the vision to create a gas based economy in the country he would see that its availability and use of clean fuel is encouraged.

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hand with the global oil prices surging amid supply constraints and demand hopes. Further the ever-increasing domestic petrol and diesel prices too would remain a key issue to deal with.

Pradhan, off late was urging global oil exporters including the OPEC to gradually do away with the production cuts and help lower the surging oil prices.

Another major task at hand for Puri would be the privatisation of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) which has been delayed due to initial subdued interest among the investor fraternity coupled with the pandemic-induced slowdown.

The challenge must not be much different from his experience with the inordinately delayed privatisation of Air India which he tried to achieve during his stint as the Civil Aviation Minister. CM

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Nippon Paint beautifies SBC Double Decker Express with landmarks of Chennai and Bengaluru

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Nippon Paint, Asia’s leading paint manufacturer in partnership with Southern Railway, today announced that they have beautified SBC Double Decker Express which will ply between Chennai and Bengaluru. Each of the eight compartments are wrapped with artworks spotlighting key landmarks of Chennai and Bengaluru and serve as a reminder of the rich cultural fabric of both cities.

The artworks in the compartment’s interiors take the passengers on a tour of Nippon Paint India’s brand journey – from being the first manufacturing company in India to receive both GreenCo and Green Pro certification to the advanced features of Nippon Paint’s products and Nippon paint’s nshakti initiative for women painters. All through the artworks in the compartment’s exteriors, Nippon Paint’s brand mascot ‘Blobby’ is portrayed in various avatars in a train journey; from an idli seller on a train to a station master. Passengers will also be able to catch a glimpse of the all-time favourite CSK blobby and the recently launched RCB blobby.

Passengers traveling on the SBC Double Decker

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Express that runs between Chennai (06075) and Bengaluru (06076) will be able to experience the train’s fresh look. From Chepauk Stadium to Valluvar Kottam, from Thiruvalluvar statue to Auroville Dome, and from Mysore Palace to Lal Bagh, the train proudly bears images of unique and iconic structures that gives Tamil Nadu and Karnataka its characteristic charm.

Mahesh Anand, President, Nippon Paint (Decorative) India said, “We are happy to partner with Southern Railways for this very special project to beautify the double decker train. The theme has come out really well and highlights the important landmarks of both cities – Chennai and Bengaluru along with our favourite blobbies. Through all these artworks, we are taking the passengers on Nippon Paint’s brand journey – we have highlighted Nippon Paint’s USPs like eco-friendliness, international Japanese technology and unique product offerings. It is wonderful to see these beautified trains receiving a lot of love from passengers, many of whom are seen taking selfies inside and outside the compartments.” CM

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Quotes on West Bengal State Budget Announcement Mr. Rishi Jain, Managing Director, Jain Group The budget is undoubtedly favourable news all around.

The lowering of stamp duty and reduction in circle rates are measured to boost transactions in the real estate sector. A great measure to accelerate the states growth engine.

It is commendable that the State Government is picking up successful measures like reduction in stamp duty from other states like Maharashtra and quickly replicating in West Bengal.

The budget measures are sure to boost the already buoyant real estate market of West Bengal.

The slew of welfare measures announced also needs due recognition and appreciation.

Mr. Abhishek Bharadwaj, CMO, Shristi Infrastructure As announced in the State Budget, the relief to the real estate in terms of a 2% reduction in stamp duty and a 10% reduction in Circle Rate will act as a catalyst for the industry. It's is indeed a very welcome step for boosting demand in the state.

Mr. Arya Sumant, Managing Director, Eden Realty This is a welcome move by the State Government and will provide immediate relief to the homebuyers during this pandemic. It would not only help in securing the current booking but also excite customers to invest in real estate giving an immediate boost to the real estate industry. The circle rate is always higher in most of the regions so this will also help to convince buyers to immediately go for registration.

Mr. Nakul Himatsingka, Managing Director, Ideal Group The above reliefs are extremely positive and will help the sector a lot. The reduction in stamp duty shall help the buyers significantly and shall also help in boosting sales. The reduction in circle rates removes the anomalies that existed in certain areas where rates were higher than market prices and hence shall help augment demand.

Mr. Sanjay Jain, Managing Director, Siddha Group The State Government has announced a reduction of 2% in stamp duty for home buyers. This will give a boost to the existing home buyers especially the middle-income segment and help to reduce their financial burden due to uncertainty created by the Covid-19 pandemic. There is also a further 10% reduction in the circle rate which will add to the savings of the home buyers.

This benefit to the home buyers will boost up the real estate sector and will help in the improvement of demand for various materials related to the real estate industry, thereby giving a boost to the economy of the State of West Bengal. Overall the step taken by the State Government is a boon for all segments namely MSME, manufacturing sector, and real estate sector and this will benefit them in revenue generation as it had been seen that the total registration volume had gone up manifold in other states where the government had announced the reduction in stamp duty.

Mr. Jitendra Khaitan, MD, Pioneer Property Management LTD. The State Budget Of West Bengal is a welcome move for the real estate industry. The reduction of stamp duty impact will be anywhere to 28 - 40% of whatever the stamp duty rate is at present. West Bengal Has different duty slabs for different transaction values in the state. Another welcome move is the reduction of the circle rate 10% in the state.

There are few areas where circle rates were higher than the actual transaction value in those particular areas or the project. By reducing 10%, Finance Minister Mr. Amit Mitra has tried to boost the real estate sector. As the difference in transaction value and the circle rate was in fact penalizing the buyer and seller as an extra income tax burden. As the transaction value and circle rate gap will be minimized and almost be over, it will boost a lot of buyers and sellers for concluding the transaction which were stuck because of the difference in transaction value and circle rate || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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Advantages of Automatic Lubrication System

An automatic lubrication system (ALS) lubricates continuously while the machine is working. This increases efficiency as there is no need to stop machinery for lubrication. Lubricating while the bearings are rotating also improves the distribution of lubricant. A small amount of grease remains flowing, keeping out contamination even when the machine is operating in a harsh environment.

Lubricants play four major roles – they control friction and wear in the engine, they protect the engine from rusting, they cool the pistons, and they protect the engine oil stored in the sump from combustion gases.

Some 75%-95% of a typical engine lubricant is made up of a base oil – a mineral oil that has come directly from a refinery. These base oils can naturally contain straight or branched chains of hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon molecules with aromatic rings attached, or these chains can be produced by further chemical reactions of the base oils.

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viscosity modifiers, which are added to improve the viscosity variation of the lubricant with temperature.

Construction equipment has come a long way - and so have the lubricants that keep it running smoothly. As technology for machinery has advanced, the industry has demanded that lubrication and other fluids keep up with changing transmissions and increased load requirements.

Construction equipment must run reliably despite harsh conditions. Extreme temperatures and contamination are daily challenges.

Lubrication is critical, but it can be a complicated business. Every piece of equipment with moving parts needs to be lubricated, yet with so many factors to consider, it can quickly become overwhelming. How often should a machine be lubricated? What job does the equipment perform? Is the environment wet or dry, hot or cold, clean or dirty? How fast does the equipment move? Is it involved in food processing? All these questions and more must be answered before the correct lubricant can be selected.

Lubrication can be defined as the application of oily or greasy substances, also called ‘lubricants’, in order to reduce friction and allow moving machine parts to slide smoothly past each other.

Lubricants form a film between the metal surfaces of machine parts to avoid metal-to-metal contact and to keep the machine running efficiently.

Studies have shown that improper lubrication accounts for 53 per cent of all bearing failures, a major cause of equipment downtime and significant unnecessary maintenance costs including, replacement bearings, labour to repair or replace bearings, unscheduled downtime and the impact on meeting customer delivery commitments. Primarily, these failures are caused by contamination of bushings by dust, dirt and moisture or inadequate amounts of grease applied to bearings.

Inefficient manual lubrication practices can also result in over-lubrication, which brings its own indirect, but very real costs, including wasted lube, environmental issues, safety or housekeeping issues and higher labour costs.

Automatic Lubrication Systems (ALS) help eliminate these unplanned and unnecessary expenses.

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unit, mounted in an easily accessible location.

Specifically for mobile construction equipment, a system dispenses small measured amounts of grease at frequent intervals, while your equipment is operating, maintaining a uniform supply of grease in the bearing at all times and a consistent grease seal to prevent dirt and contaminants from migrating into bearings. This is in contrast to the feast and famine conditions often associated with manual greasing, where greasing is done “when there’s time”.

Manual lubrication: Manual lubrication calls for the intervention of a technician with a grease gun or similar traditional lubrication tool. This lubrication method provides quite a few shortcomings such as increased machine downtime, high maintenance costs and inconsistent lubrication (too much, too less or not frequently enough).

The Challenges of Manual Lubrication

For manual lubrication, training is required to make maintenance staff aware of the importance of properly storing, handling, and applying grease. A lubrication program should be followed to encourage regular relubrication and keep components functioning as they should.

Manual lubrication systems, such as multipoint grease guns, can help by using distributors to group lubrication points. This increases the consistency of maintenance as the system avoids the possibility of points being overlooked, and saves time as maintenance staff do not have to search for each point.

Nevertheless, manual lubrication requires the machine to be stopped. Depending on the machine, it usually takes over an hour to complete the task. With manual lubrication methods, bearings are often over-greased initially. They eventually become under-greased as too much time passes until re-lubrication.

Optimal lubrication is only achieved for a short period of time.

Manual lubrication systems are no guarantee for the right amount of lubricant at the right time and in the right place. This leads to serious risks for industrial applications where an optimal lubrication is necessary to ensure efficient processes and a minimum of downtime and maintenance costs. The ongoing cost efficiency trend forces industrial plants worldwide to downsize their maintenance departments. || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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At the same time the number of production machines and lubrication points that require regular lubrication stay the same. On top of that there is an increase in environmental and safety regulations that require plant maintenance managers and personnel to perform time-consuming tasks.

Automatic lubrication: An automatic lubrication system is one that provides your equipment with the right amount of lubricant at the right time and in the right place – usually while the machine is in operation. It replaces a conventional lubrication system and results in extended equipment life, reduced wear and smaller maintenance bills.

Advantages of Automatic Lubrication

The high costs of bearing failures continue to plague heavy industrial plants, including steel mills, rolling mills and continuous casting operations. Frequently, these costs are a consequence of the failure to verify that bearings are receiving the proper amounts and types of lube oil or grease via the integration of monitoring capabilities into large, automated lubrication systems. Without proper lubrication, bearings seldom survive more than 5-10 percent of their

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potential service life. This is due to multiple factors like corrosion, heat, caustic elements and high shock loads. However, failure to properly lubricate production equipment, particularly at the critical points, can be an even greater cause of bearing failures, resulting in unnecessary downtime and replacement costs.

Extended Equipment Life: By providing your equipment with the right amount of lubricant at the right time and in the right place, automatic lubrication results in reduced wear and extended equipment life. Automatic lubrication forms a thin layer between moving machine parts to avoid these parts scraping against each other.

By avoiding direct metal-to-metal contact, the components will be protected against wear and will last longer.

Reduced Consumption of Lubricant: Automatic lubrication systems provide small amounts of lubricant at more frequent intervals, reducing the consumption of lubricant. This does not only save on the costs of oil or grease, it also protects the environment.

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continuously while the machine is working. This increases efficiency as there is no need to stop machinery for lubrication. Lubricating while the bearings are rotating also improves the distribution of lubricant. A small amount of grease remains flowing, keeping out contamination even when the machine is operating in a harsh environment.

Components of an Automatic Lubrication System

A typical system consists of controller/timer, pump w/reservoir, supply line, calculating valves, and feed lines. All automatic lubrication systems share these main components: Controller A controller is necessary to activate and monitor the system – although in many industrial in-plant applications. Controller/Timer manages the pressure on the system by turning pressure supply valves on and off on the basis of either time or cycle. It can also receive signals demonstrating restricted or failed grease flow to the bearing.

Pump and Reservoir: The pump and reservoir store and provide a steady flow of lubricant.

Pumps come in all sorts and sizes, such as pumps for grease and oil with a wide variety of outputs to handle the smallest to the largest automatic lubrication jobs.

Metering Devices: Metering is at the heart of an automatic lubrication system, to ensure that the right amount of lubricant is dispensed to all the lubrication points. A metering system has to be accurate, reliable and durable, and capable of meeting all requirements such as long-runs, high pressure, continuous lube and others.

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wear, you will save on spare parts. On top of that your machine does not need manual point-bypoint lubrication by technicians, so you can lower your maintenance costs considerably. Lubing with a grease gun is tedious for technicians compared to the 15-minute inspection and refill time of an autolube system.

Reduced Machine Downtime: Avoiding a standstill of your installations is key to enhance your overall productivity. Unlike manual lubrication, automatic lubrications systems do not require to be shut down in order to add more oil. Lock-out and tag-out procedures can be avoided and the machines can keep on running while the lubrication system takes care off adding the right amount of lubricant for optimal lubrication. That way automatic lubrication drastically cuts your labour- and downtime.

Safer and Healthier Working Conditions: In manual lubricated environments, a machine technician uses a grease gun to lube all necessary machine parts. Some of the vital machine parts are very difficultly accessible and require climbing on the machine, sometimes when it is still running.

This poses big safety risks that can be avoided by the installation of an automatic lubrication system. Autolube also avoids human contact with lubricants and avoids spilled oil on the floor eliminating the hazard of slipping out.

Environmental Improvements: Automatic systems measure the exact amount of lubricant required. Waste, product contamination and housekeeping issues are substantially reduced.

Improved lubrication for bearings, gears and chains translates to lower friction and lower energy consumption.

Suitable for Any Application: Automatic lubrication systems come in many types, such as single-line parallel, series progressive, dual line and multi-line, each with its specific advantages and application areas. Because of this wide range, generally any application can be lubricated with an automatic lubrication system.

Changing Your Approach to Machine Reliability: Lubrication is a critical aspect in machine reliability. Yet for many operators, manual lubrication is becoming too much of a challenge.

By finding a simpler, smarter way to lubricate your machinery, you could maintain reliability without the costs and effort of manual lubrication.

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points. Together with the fittings, the hose guarding and the field-installable hose end it spreads the lubricant to the bearings and other vital parts of an industrial installation.

Accessories: Optional accessories to further enhance performance can include monitoring and detection accessories such as simple shut-down devices, low level switches, blow-out discs for high-pressure detection or performance indicators.

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Single Line Parallel systems: In a single line parallel system, lubricant can be supplied either manually, with a grease gun, or with the help of a fully automated system using electric or pneumatic pumps and progressive metering valves. More than a drilled manifold block, the SSV metering valve covers a series of metering pistons, which accurately distributes lubricant from each outlet. Observable monitoring is provided with an indicator pin, which certifies a valve has completed a full cycle.

Single line parallel: A Single Line Parallel Lubrication Systems primarily consist of: • • • • • •

A Pump with either integral reservoir or with grease barrel mounting option Air Maintenance Unit Appropriate Injector devices Electronic Control Unit (Timer) Appropriate Tubing, Fittings, Valves and Gauges

During the operation cycle, the pre-set quantity of lubricant is pumped to the various injector devices, which in turn deliver the pre-set quantities of the lubricant to the connected lubrication points. The injector devices are connected in parallel & operate independent of each other. The sequence of operation can be controlled by the electronic control unit (Timer).

Dual Line Parallel Automatic Lubrication System: A dual line parallel system is similar to the single line parallel system in that it uses hydraulic pressure to cycle adjustable valves to dispense measured shots of lubricant. It has 2 main supply lines which are alternatively used as pressure / vent lines. The advantage of a two-line system is that it can handle hundreds of lubrication points from a single pump station over several thousand feet using significantly smaller tubing

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or pipe. Operation begins when the controller/ timer sends a signal to the pump to start the lubrication cycle. The pump begins pumping lubricant to build up pressure in the first (the pessure) supply line while simultaneously venting the second (vent) return line. Once the required pressure is reached, a predetermined amount of lubricant is dispensed by the metering devices to half of the lubrication points via feed lines. Once the pressure switch monitoring main supply line pressure indicates a preset pressure in the line has been reached, the system is hydraulically closed. The controller shuts off the pump and signals a changeover valve to redirect lubricant to the second main supply line. The next time the controller activates the system, the second main line now becomes the pressure line while the first line becomes the vent line. The second line is pressurized and the entire process is repeated lubricating the remaining lube points.

Multi point direct lubricator: When the controller in the pump or external controller activates the drive motor, a set of cams turns and activates individual injectors or pump elements to dispense a fixed amount of lubricant to each individual lubrication point. Systems are easy to design, direct pump to lube point without added accessories and easy to troubleshoot.

Latest Trends in Lubricant Market

Zinc-Free Lubricants: Growing demand for zinc-free construction lubricants is emerging as a key trend in the industry, owing to their ability of preventing corrosion of construction machinery, and improving the equipment lifecycle. Additionally, zinc-free construction lubricants offer high performance even in high temperature, high pressure, and high moisture conditions, which in turn is fueling their demand as an ideal type of construction lubricant.

The study opines that leading players in the construction lubricants market are focusing on offering high-performance products, which will help end-users to safeguard expensive machinery and reduce unwanted downtime. In order to serve a larger end-user base and effectively meet their specifications and requirements, players are making headway with value-added services and offerings.

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the backdrop of rapid end-user inclination toward environment-friendly products. According to the report, companies that hone their digitalmarketing skills to engage end-users are likely to gain significant profitability in the long-run, upheld by the fact that most players in the construction lubricants market are already putting immense efforts to gain a competitive edge.

Bio-based Lubricants: The term bio-based specifies the origin of a lubricant. This involves the annually renewable raw material utilized to construct the lubricant’s base stock. Some examples of these base stock materials would be soybean, rapeseed and sunflower products.

These base stocks can offer good lubricity, flash point and viscosity index properties but often are inferior in regard to their oxidation stability.

Although their usage is not widespread, they have their place in certain hydraulics, total-loss systems and environmentally sensitive areas.

Biodegradable Lubricants: Just as what characterizes bio-based lubricants centers on the front end of the lubricant’s creation, what identifies biodegradable lubricants is more focused on the back end. It considers how the environment has a tendency to break down the lubricant, if exposed, as well as the function and timeframe for this breakdown to occur.

Lubrication Challenges of Heavy Mining Machinery

To keep all components of heavy mining machinery running optimally throughout their complete lifetime, optimal lubrication is essential. Underor over-lubrication can lead to machines breaking down, resulting in expensive production losses.

And as many mines are in remote locations, getting a maintenance engineer or a spare part within hours can be difficult.

The conventional solution is frequent manual lubrication. However, in the tough environmental conditions in which heavy mining machinery frequently operates, manual lubrication is not easy. Multiple aspects make manual lubrication inappropriate for the mining industry: • •

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Bad weather conditions can hinder or prevent lubrication from taking place.

Off-road equipment is huge and climbing up or over an 8-meter high dump truck to lubricate the furthermost pivots can be dangerous.

Many components such as bucket and boom pins need to be lubricated in multiple positions, which is time-consuming.

Different machine operators will lubricate their equipment in different ways, and not all of them will be the correct ways.

Automatic Lubrication for Heavy Machinery

The solution for the optimal lubrication of mining equipment, and a key tool to help improve equipment efficiency and productivity, is automatic lubrication.

Automatic lubrication involves providing smaller amounts of lubrication at regular intervals, without operator intervention. It ensures that components are lubricated when they need it most – while they are in use.

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It avoids manual lubrication downtime and reduces time spent on maintenance and repair.

It cuts the cost of maintenance, repair, supplies and downtime.

It increases equipment productivity, reliability and availability.

It leads to safer operations by eliminating the need to climb on the machine to lubricate points that are difficult to reach.

As heavy mining machinery increases in complexity, automatic lubrication is really the only way forward to protect your investment and increase running time. It pushes dirt out of pivots, decreases wear and corrosion, and reduces lubricant consumption. It can even be set up with features that detect a blocked or broken line, and then alert the operator. CM 38

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Technological Advancements in Mining Industry

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Over the past decades, the mining industry has had to face a challenging scenario for its operation. Improving productivity to overcome natural factors such as decreasing ore grades, deeper deposits, and harder rock mass, combined with an increasing environmental and social awareness, has boost the industry to constantly work to enhance their processes along the whole value chain. In this, innovation plays a crucial role by providing suitable solutions to surpass these difficulties, ensuring the continuity and sustainability of the mining activity.

The use of technology in industrial mining has been developing since its inception: dynamite helped clear tunnels and reach greater depths at a much faster rate than could be done with a pick and hammer; the industrial revolution catalyzed the mechanization of equipment; and electric conveyor belts made it easier to load and haul materials.

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Technological advances usually have an impact on the output, allowing larger production rates while maintaining a similar workforce, or directly reducing the needed personnel by the automation of processes. Nevertheless, changes in labor productivity of a mine may be caused by a series of other reasons. Natural factors, such as decreasing ore grade and deepening of deposits, mean that a larger amount of material in more complex situations must be removed to obtain the same final metallic output, thus impacting negatively on labor productivity, while, in an aggregated view (e.g., when analyzing the mining industry of an specific country), the discovery and exploitation of new and better deposits can also positively impact the overall labor productivity. On the other hand, in a high-price mineral commodities scenario, companies are willing to compromise their costs in order to increase production (because it is profitable) and, therefore, reduce their labor productivity.

Mining is experiencing an exciting shift, thanks to spatial (or geospatial) data. Spatial data is becoming more detailed and clearer than ever: • Three-dimensional (3D) Modelling creates a viewable, life-like impression with depth perception that allows the human brain to understand and relate to complex interrelated issues. 3D modelling supports firms by reimagining the mine more efficiently.

• Virtual Reality (VR) is an artificiallycreated software environment that uses real-life data. The virtual environment immerses people into a user-created 3-D

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environment. VR presents an enhanced impression to help miners experience what it’s like working in a mine or planning a new mine without being out in the field.

• Augmented Reality (AR) overlays a digital visualization onto a real-world environment.

AR accomplishes this by enhancing the user’s visual field with computer-generated inputs such as sound, video, applications, and graphics. Miners use augmented reality to train using virtual simulators, which also helps the industry reduce equipment maintenance costs.

By using new technology like spatial data effectively, the mining industry gains insights into mine systems at a reduced cost and impact on the environment. The mining industry is steadily moving toward a future where it’s possible to virtually construct and deconstruct buildings, plants, mines, and all associated infrastructure before even breaking ground to create a truly intelligent mine.

Artificial intelligence (AI) now leads the decisionmaking at insight-driven firms. They use smart data and machine learning to improve operational efficiency, mine safety, and production workflow.

Implementing artificial intelligence technology generates day-to-day data in half the time than what has been used previously in the field.

The mining industry evolves rapidly, so machine learning and AI impact the way mines today make choices for the future. Here are some ways the latest technology in artificial intelligence impacts the working mine: • Mineral processing and exploration: Companies can find minerals more easily by using high-performance AI technology.

• Autonomous vehicles and drillers: For more than eight years, firms across the globe have used autonomous vehicles in their pit-to-pit operations. Self-driving trucks can easily navigate through narrow tunnels with AI. Now, drilling systems are also simplified with a single operator that controls several drill rigs at once.

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Digital technology is also having a significant impact on development and production. For example, automation technology — together with improvements in AI — can vastly improve operational and cost efficiencies, particularly with the use of autonomous vehicles, drillers and haulage systems. Self-driving trucks are able to navigate through narrow tunnels without a human driver. Autonomous haulage systems (AHS) can safely move and transport far more materials than a human workforce could, resulting in increased productivity gains and safety. In 2019, a global mining company launched the world’s first automated heavy-haul rail network capable of moving approximately 1 million tons of iron ore a day. In addition, certain heavy equipment manufacturers have found that organizations using AHS technology have reported productivity gains of more than 20% since implementing their AHS technology.

Automation introduces obvious advantages at an operational, production and staffing level in an industry where labor costs are high. The removal of workers from dangerous working conditions

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also increases the health and safety of mining operations. AI is also being employed to improve operational efficiency, safety and production workflow, such as predicting the distributions of minerals more effectively to increase mining efficiency. Connected and smart devices are being deployed in a range of scenarios. For example, real-time data from smart sensors attached to mining equipment and systems can help optimize equipment performance and enable preventative maintenance before equipment fails, saving time and money and reducing health and safety risks.

Just as the IoT is making our homes “smart,” new mines are being constructed with the IoT in mind and the creation of one of the world’s first intelligent mines is due to start production in 2021. This mine will implement systems connecting all components of the mining value chain, which is expected to enable the mining operator to analyze vast quantities of data in real time and make optimal decisions to generate efficiencies across its production and operations.

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how much material is used and if it is in need of repairs to avoid costly downtimes. Even in the exploration phase mining software is crucial.

Environmental data is stored to be reviewed by geologists and stakeholders to make decisions about a potential mine site.

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Digitalization and Mining Software

The more automated a mine is, the easier it is to collect data. That data includes everything from mine conditions to inventory to fleet maintenance needs. As more and more mines add automated machines to their process, more data will be collected, leading to improved analysis, operating efficiency, and safety.

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Improved Technology, Improved Safety

Why is the mining industry never satisfied? Why do we keep seeking new ways to accomplish an ancient task? It’s simple: every technological advancement could mean a life saved.

Despite how far we’ve come, mining can still be dangerous work. Accidents and fatalities occur every year, and no one in the industry is willing to continue to accept that as the status quo.

Every additional piece of data gathered makes the process safer; every driverless vehicle keeps a human out of a potentially dangerous situation; each scouting improvement alerts operators to an avoidable hazard.

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the locations of workers, help track workers’ fitness for work and monitor health and safety risks. Virtual and simulated reality and digital twins are being used by mining companies to run advanced simulations, enable enhanced monitoring of equipment and operations and increase precision in mining operations. VR/AR (virtual reality/ augmented reality) can be used to provide immersive training for employees, allowing employees to prepare for difficult events in a safe environment. It also offers great potential for forensics and incident investigations.

So much has changed in the mining industry, but miners still rely heavily on explosives. To ensure a successful blast and streamline the design process, a variety of companies are relying on technology. Using projected fragmentation models, ore tracking systems and environmental data, companies can provide blasting plans that ensure results. Drilling logs, visual inspection, and laser profiling data all are part of the decisions made for blasting. The blast site is analyzed in several ways: sediment density, fluid penetration, mud seams, and fragmentation.

In addition, mining is a hazardous occupation, in large part due to the dangers of breaking rock apart. Blasting is a complex activity that requires specially-trained crew. Employees not associated with the blast must leave the area.

Blast sites are not fully automated, but we should expect things to move in that direction. Electronic detonators are already in use, with every year bringing improved performance and blast safety.

However, due to the complexity of the task, wiring is still done by explosive experts. The long-term goal of many in the mining industry is to create a completely wireless system, allowing for full automation that requires only human oversight.

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Indian Mining Industry

India holds a fair advantage in production and conversion costs in steel and alumina. Its strategic location enables export opportunities to develop as well as fast-developing Asian markets.

India is home to 1,531 operating mines. The country has large reserves of iron ore, bauxite, chromium, manganese ore, baryte, rare earth and mineral salts. The country produces 95 minerals 4 fuel-related minerals, 10 metallic minerals, 23 non-metallic minerals, 3 atomic minerals and 55 minor minerals (including building and other minerals).

Rise in infrastructure development and automotive production are driving growth. Power and cement industries are also aiding growth for the sector. Demand for iron and steel is set to continue given the strong growth expectations for the residential and commercial building industry. The Metals and Mining sector in India is expected to witness a major reform in the next few years, owing to reforms such as Make in India Campaign, Smart Cities, Rural Electrification, and a focus on building renewable energy projects under the National Electricity Policy as well as the rise in infrastructure development.

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lease of Utkal-E coal block in Odisha.

In April 2021, Coal India Ltd. (CIL) announced the incorporation of two wholly owned subsidiaries —CIL Solar PV Ltd and CIL Navikarniya Urja Ltd. In March 2021, Coal India Ltd. (CIL) approved 32 new coal mining projects, of which 24 are expansion of the existing projects and the remaining are greenfield.

Estimated cost of the project is Rs. 47,000 crore (US$ 6.47 billion).

In 2021, state-owned NMDC aims to utilise 97% production capacity to manufacture 35 MT of iron ore. In FY21 (until January 2021), NMDC’s iron ore production stood MT. In February 2021, ArcelorMittal-Nippon Steel India, in agreement with the Odisha government, has planned to set up an integrated steel plant (with 12 MT capacity) in the state’s Kendrapada district for Rs. 50,000 crore (US$ 6.89 billion) In February 2021, two new iron ore mines were inaugurated in Odisha, with a production capacity of 15 lakh tonnes per month and ~275 million tonnes of consolidated iron ore reserves. These mines will bring in ~Rs. 5000 crore (US$ 679.28 million) in annual revenue for the state and employment opportunities for locals.

In February 2021, Coal India signed a contract with the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) for tracking the movement of rakes laden with fossil fuel and coal despatch activity.

In February 2021, Energy Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and Coal India Ltd. (CIL) signed a memorandum of understanding for energy efficiency and resource management programmes to decarbonise CIL's projects and facilities.

In February 2021, CIL signed a contract with Belaz, a Belarus-based mining equipment manufacturer, for procurement of dumpers with an investment amount worth Rs. 2,900 crore (US$ 393.98 million).

In February 2021, CIL also announced plans to invest Rs. 1.43 lakh crore (US$ 19.43 billion) in 20 sir projects, including solar, thermal and aluminum projects. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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CASE India offers an entire range of road equipment especially designed for the Indian terrain and the challenges that come with it. For the on-road segment CASE offers a range of compaction series equipped with bestin-class technologies.

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The COVID-19 pandemic is truly one of our greatest adversities in recent times. Adapting to it reflects the ability of this organization to rise to any challenge and actively build a better and safer environment for all.

Safety and well-being of employees was our primary focus. For all internal stakeholders, we started with immediate changes to ensure social distancing at our workplaces; we ensured frequent sanitization of facilities and invested time and resources to ensure proper adherence to new safety norms. Our corporate employees were asked to operate from home immediately and the manpower at our plants was organized into shifts to ensure proper distancing and safety.

We worked on all possible measures to ensure safety and well-being of all concerned and at the same time ensuring that productivity and efficiency is not compromised. To combat COVID-19 we followed social distancing at workplace, daily temperature checking, compulsory registration on the Arogya Setu app, the provision of safety gear including masks, gloves and eye-protection along with daily regular sanitization at all their facilities.

On the other hand, we started engaging with all key stakeholders using various digital platforms to keep them updated on measures taken as well as to convey best practices to tackle the situation.

We use social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to continue engagement.

We rolled out several policies to alleviate those affected by COVID-19, some of these include, a financial support of INR 50,000 to all those employees who test positive or are home quarantined along with a Home Care Coverage of INR 20,000 for all employees and their families per instance. Additionally, CNH Industrial forged a tie-up with Apollo Hospitals for a dedicated 24x7 medical consultation helpline number for employees and put in place a dedicated task force to track all infected employees and arrange all the required assistance for them.

Not only this, but we also announced an in-house COVID-19 vaccination drive the entire workforce for which the company covered all associated costs of the planned operation, which gave approximately 4,000 employees, including contractual workers, the opportunity to receive the vaccine should they wish to do so.

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Owing to the ongoing situation, reviving the business, and ensuring continuity have been the focus areas across industries. To this effect, we’ve worked on two key areas- to keep stakeholders engaged and to facilitate business.

At CASE, we also faced the effect of the pandemic and multiple lockdowns and went through several bottlenecks initially which affected our performance. However, we have always believed in being agile and adaptive and our teams immediately started acclimatizing to the new normal and creating new ways of working during the pandemic. New protocols were established for our offices, plant and the warehouse.

Adapting to the situation quickly, we worked on all possible measures to ensure safety and well-being of all concerned and at the same time ensuring that productivity and efficiency is not compromised.

While at workplace, we adhered to the social distancing norms, sanitized workplace regularly, on the other hand we started engaging with all key stakeholders using various digital platforms to keep them updated on measures taken as well as to convey best practices to tackle the situation.

We used social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to continue engagement. We also announced an in-house COVID-19 vaccination drive for its entire Indian workforce to further ensure their health, safety and well-being in the face of the ongoing pandemic.

We also introduced lucrative schemes to ensure viable buying proposition for the interested customers. Additionally, we also launched extended warranty scheme to support those customers who could not avail the benefits and the warranty period for their equipment was expiring amid lockdown. We extended the warranty period for 60 days. The extension of warranty is supported by an increase in warranty claim submission time, late repair time and policy claim requests over a period from 30 days to 90 days. The brand’s warranty helpdesk is fully operational to support customers with their queries.

Further with the emergence of Industry 4.0, we are preparing ourselves to adapt all the necessary measure to incorporate latest technological methods to increase productivity and efficiency with minimal manual intervention.

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We didn’t discount the benefit of mental and physical well-being for all our employees and have been organizing webinars on mental health, breathing techniques, relaxation, yoga, meditation etc.

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The pandemic induced lockdown has resulted in some sluggishness across the economy thereby impacting individual sector growth. The infrastructure and construction equipment industry is also one of them and consequently business in the industry has declined by 39 per cent in H1 CY2020. However, several initiatives introduced by the government to spur economic activities have instilled confidence in construction equipment sector which is expected to showcase a growth rate of 15-20 percent in the FY 2021-22 (as per ICRA).

The Budget 2021-22 has put a lot of focus on reviving the infrastructure sector. The government’s effort towards further enhancing the roads and highways projects to 7,400 new projects including Rs.50, 000 crore. The announcement of introduction of the Development Finance Institution providing `20,000 crore to launch the National Asset Monetization Pipeline to fund new infra projects, will strengthen the stability of the sector further. Moreover, MoRTH has also set the target for 2026 and planned to expand around 60,000 km of National Highways (NHs) in the next five years.

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These measures are an attempt to ensure positive growth of the industry in the upcoming time and would most likely result in an increased demand of road construction equipment as well. We expect this growth to reflect in our business performance as well.

Q. How CASE is transforming itself to cater to the emerging needs of the Indian construction & infrastructure industry?

The pandemic induced period has resulted in several changes across industries. For construction equipment industry, greater focus towards aftersales services, increasing preference for rental services and enhanced need for a technologically upgraded equipment are the major changes.

Uncertainty about labour availability coupled with fast pace of infrastructure projects have shifted focus towards advanced equipment with minimum downtime. At the same time, a technologically advanced equipment is costly and needs for a robust after-sales support infrastructure.

Being a technology focused company we have always focused on incorporating latest technologies at all levels. All products at CASE are equipped with cutting edge features to enhance the overall productivity and efficiency of the machines and offer features that simplify the usage of these machines. Our EAGLE EYE telematics solution enhances performance and efficiency. This Asset Monitoring System combines internet, cellular and GPS technologies to keep an eye on details such as the real-time location of the machine, operating hours and cumulative hours, and sends warning text alerts related to fuel usage, tampering, servicing etc. We also introduced Site-watch which provides the owner / machine managers to remotely monitor the machine for data regarding the working status of the machine including Fuel consumption, location, Service alarms etc. and help in proactively maintaining the machines, thereby extending the working life of CASE machines. Moreover, we also have the CASE Intelligent Hydraulic System (CIHS) in-built in our excavator which improves fuel efficiency and provides smooth control. The advanced hydraulic system offers higher breakout forces, improved swing speeds and greater swing torque, resulting in faster cycle times and 5% increase in productivity.

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a compaction meter, so the operator can check amplitude, frequency and ICV (intelligence compaction value) related to the density of soil compacted.

CASE India also offers a range of Motor Graders and Crawler Dozers. CASE 845B is suitable for Road construction & 865B Motor Grader is suitable for mining application. Crawler Dozers, come in 3 models 1150L and 1650L suitable for road construction and 2050M suitable for mining application. Additionally, CASE also has SR130 Skid Steer loader, suitable to work in confined spaces for general construction application. Additionally, we have recently included our brand-new excavator in the Indian portfolio. The CASE CX 220 LC is a 22-ton excavator that is specially designed for the Indian terrain and delivers faster cycle times, higher productivity and fuel savings.

Our current range of our backhoe loader machines is laden with the best-in-class components and features. Backhoe loaders have flexible usage and can be used from construction, small demolitions and light transportation of building materials to digging holes/excavation, landscaping, breaking asphalt and paving roads.

All equipment of CASE India comes with FPT Industrial engines which ensure fuel efficiency.

We provide HVAC cabin catering for operator’s comfort. The cab can be tilted to provide full access to all main powertrain components. The operator can customize all the working parameters of the machine to achieve excellent controllability and faster cycle times.

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more confidently knowing that CASE will support them through the machine’s lifecycle. CASE Care is a cost-effective service contract under which we pro-actively monitor the machine which helps in preventive maintenance. CASE Protect is a comprehensive extended warranty which ensures expert care, round the clock availability and hassle-free operations.

For Fleet owners, Case offers Maintenance Contracts with dedicated service manpower available at site to ensure uptime. To ensure timely spare parts and product support, we have a vast and bankable network of 60 dealers and 200 plus touch points spread across the country with good amount of stock supplies. They are well supported by our centrally located and a state of the art 75000 sq. ft central warehouse in Indore, which holds 13000 SKUs at a time along with 2 depots in Faridabad and Guwahati which provide quick access to all parts of the country.

In the current scenario, after the second wave, securing finance is becoming a challenge so there could be a possible surge in the CE rental market.

Equipment renting will help them in cutting down on equipment acquisition cost, protection from market fluctuations, eliminating storage and transportation issues. To meet rental demand of all our loyal customers, we are coming up with a rental platform which will help them in renting a machine from CASE India, without incurring a heavy capital investment. The Indian construction equipment rental market is anticipated to register a CAGR of about 5.1 % during 2020 – 2025.

Q. Could you brief us on some of the smart/ intelligent solutions you offer in road construction (grading/soil & asphalt compaction/and asphalt and concrete paving)?

CASE India offers an entire range of road equipment especially designed for the Indian terrain and the challenges that come with it.

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Our machines also come equipped with a multitude of smart features such as an eagle eye telematics system which helps in monitoring the performance, security and efficiency of the machine in real-time.

This Asset Monitoring System combines internet, cellular and GPS technologies to keep an eye on details such as the real-time location of the machine, operating hours and cumulative hours, and sends warning text alerts.

Our equipment have won the prestigious awards worldwide in the Road Construction Equipment category.

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The Indian construction equipment industry is poised to grow by 15-20 per cent in H1 CY2020, as per ICRA report. Therefore, road construction will witness a significant growth as well, resulting in increased demand of equipment with latest technologies.

Currently, digitalization is bringing the fourth industrial revolution aka Industry 4.0 in the country.

It is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry by bringing automation and emerging technologies such as IoT, digitization etc. together to create smart tools and factories for the future. The companies in the sector, in a bid to thrive in the future, have become more agile and foresighted as well. Incorporation of newer technologies such as IoT, AI and automation in road construction

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equipment will drive the trends in the near future.

Further, machines that are user friendly, help in efficiently completing the job well in time are the ones that will drive sales.

As per the current trend of increasing dependence on internet and strengthening of digital infrastructure, especially during the pandemic, digitization will be one of the key trends for the next few years.

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The pandemic has changed the way we worked completely. Businesses have had to create new processes and protocols to ensure safety while also trying to maintain the same level of efficiency. The only way to survive and thrive in these unprecedented times is by being agile and adaptive.

As one of the key learnings, considering the sensitivity of the situation, organizations have become more adaptive, flexible, and accommodating to employee needs as compared to before.

Companies have learnt to function remotely with majority of the employees working from home and to continue business as usual, sitting in different locations. Similarly for the dealer partners and the customers, more and more digital avenues are being created to ensure continuity of business as well as their safety. Corporates are focusing more and more on the customer satisfaction aspect while operating remotely, using several methods like- extended warranty due loss of time and opportunity arising out of lock-down or movement restriction imposed by several states.

Another key change has been increased emphasis on technological advancement especially on digitization of the equipment. This will not only help in reduced dependency on labor but at the same time help vendors to complete the project in timely manner with increased efficiency.

At CASE India too, we immediately took stock of the situation and identified areas of intervention. The safety of our employees, dealers and customers is our top priority. We’ve adopted various digital tools and platforms to continue working with our employees, vendors and dealers and are also creating new avenues of interaction. We’re learning and adapting on the go and will continue to do so. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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Road engineering is now a complex discipline, where road safety, environmental and socioeconomic issues are as important as design and supervision of construction.

Disruptive technologies in the highways environment are becoming game changers, and constantly monitors new developments in order to gain a better understanding of how such technologies can solve problems, reduce operational costs and increase project value.

As new technologies elicit new expectations from road users, ownership and operational models will also evolve. New and emerging technologies are reshaping the dynamics of road construction with a renewed focus on sustainable development. Such technologies offers various benefits to all stakeholders, including road users, the

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authority/government, concessionaires and developers. These technologies include use of improved materials for road construction such as recycled materials, plastic wastes, self-healing asphalt, etc. In addition, the usage of automation and machine-control technologies is growing rapidly, prompting the equipment manufactures to bring in advanced and intelligent road construction technologies to improve the quality of construction. Further, advanced technologies in highway development and management, such as project monitoring information systems, intelligent transport management systems and advanced traffic management systems, enable project monitoring, higher traffic efficiency, real-time vehicle tracking and incident management.

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have been leading the adoption of new and emerging technologies in the sector from the front. Some of the flagship initiatives driven by the government in the sector includes, but are not limited to, use of plastic waste in

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bituminous pavement construction; use of project monitoring information systems (PMIS) for real time project tracking and monitoring; and electronic toll collection via FASTag. However, with rapid growth in the sector and increasing traffic, further improvement in applied technologies will be required to counter the various challenges that exist in the sector such as cost overruns, safety issues, blocks to land acquisition, flaws in design and planning, environmental concerns, etc. Many researchers and scientists in India and around the world are currently working on new and improved innovative technologies in road construction. In some cases, various advanced technologies are being tested as pilot projects around the world and require further research and analysis for conceptualisation.

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the project lifecycle: i. Road construction materials and machines ii. Design and implementation iii. Highway operations and management Majority of the Indian roads are flexible pavements, where bitumen is used as a common binder. The one major advantage of a flexible pavement is that their surfaces can be milled and recycled during repair and maintenance phase. In India for decades Hot Mix Asphalt with bitumen aggregate has been used as Pavement mixes.

However, with technological advancement and focus on sustainable development, usage of cold mix bituminous emulsion is picking up the pace around the world and in India as well. Some of the major advantages of cold mix bitumen are energy savings, pollution-free environment, safer working condition for labor at construction sites, etc. as there is no requirement of high temperature while mixing and laying of bitumen.

In the future of smart transport is about intelligent signs and roads. In fact, we are entering the era where the information superhighway (connectivity, Internet and data grid) meets the transportation highway. Roads are no longer viewed as merely a physical entity or solid ground. They will be ‘empowered’ with info-communications, intelligence and sensing capability that were never possible decades ago.

Smart roads use Internet of Things (IoT) devices to make driving safer, more efficient, and in line with government objectives, greener. Smart roads combine physical infrastructures such as sensors and solar panels with software infrastructure like AI and big data. Smart road technologies are embedded in roads and can improve visibility, generate energy, communicate with autonomous and connected vehicles, monitor road conditions, and more.

IoT connectivity: Cities can connect roads to IoT devices, and gather traffic and weather data. This type of connectivity can improve safety, traffic management, and energy efficiency.

Traffic management networks: For improving safety and reducing congestion. The network uses speed cameras to provide warning signs for hazardous conditions, and sends automated traffic diversion signals that control traffic.

Traffic lights optimization: Systems that use data from closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras or smart vehicles to optimize traffic lights and update commuters on jams or bottlenecks.

Advanced traffic management system (ATMS): ATMS is a comprehensive platform of traffic management that covers monitoring, control and safety on highways. It employs a top-down management perspective that integrates equipment such as cameras and speed sensors, installed at various points along the road, with databases primarily to improve, ease, and organise the flow of traffic. The system gathers real-time data from those sensors and cameras, and relays it to a command centre for processing and analysis. The processed data helps provide many digital or physical services, including incident management, traffic routing, traffic-jam notifications, DMS messaging, etc.

Intelligent transport management system (ITMS): With the concept of smart city aimed at transforming cities into digital societies, ITMS becomes an indispensable component. Intelligent

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transport systems (ITS) aim to achieve efficiency by minimising traffic problems. It enriches users with prior information about traffic, local convenience, real-time running information, seat availability etc. which reduces travel time of commuters and enhances their safety and comfort.

Intelligent Compaction: Intelligent compaction (IC) is an equipment-based technology to improve quality control of compaction. IC vibratory rollers are equipped with a high precision global positioning system (GPS), infrared temperature sensors, an accelerometer-based measurement system, and an onboard color-coded display. ICMV is a generic term for a calculated value based on accelerometer measurements on vibratory roller drums. These values are in different forms of metrics with various levels of correlation to compacted material’s mechanical and physical properties.

Precast Pre-Stressed Concrete Pavement: In India, precast pre-stressed concrete technology is widely used in construction of bridges, flyovers, viaducts, tunnels etc. However, precast concrete systems in road construction too have huge potential to transform the road repair and maintenance in heavy-traffic areas. Concrete roads are seen to be more durable and will bring down the cost of road maintenance significantly. Implementation of such precast concrete systems also paves the way for exploring new technologies for faster construction of cement concrete roads. Foremost among the options available was precast concrete technology.

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Advanced Tunneling Projects: At present in India, there are 1,489 tunnels covering 4,144 km in various stages – under implementation, awarded, under bidding, announced, approved, planned/proposed and stalled. As per the data collected and analysed by India Infrastructure Publishing, a company providing information on the infrastructure sectors in India, for completed, ongoing and awarded projects, the drill and blast method (DBM) is the most common tunnelling method. It is used in over 38% of tunnel works. Deployment of advanced/mechanised technologies, such as tunnel boring machines (TBMs), is slowly increasing. At present, it has a share of 24%. This is closely followed by the new Austrian tunnelling method (NATM), which is increasingly being used across sectors.

Recent Developments in Indian Road & Highway Industry

Road development in India received an impetus with the launch of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP), under the aegis of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in 1999. Further, the introduction of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the late 2000 started the process of connecting rural hinterland with variousimportant financial centres and cities of the country. The present government is working on implementing several road development projects such as the Bharatmala, Setu Bharatam and Char Dham Highway project.

Furthermore, technological advancements and some ingenious inventions are enabling execution of the most complex road projects in a timely and eco-friendly manner, with lower project lifecycle cost.

Thera are a number of new and emerging technologies that can help a project achieve the above three parameters. For instance, use of plastic waste in bituminous pavement has numerous advantages such as higher resistance to deformation, increased durability and improved fatigue life and better stability and strength.

Self-healing concrete and intelligent compaction are other emerging technologies in the area of road construction materials and machines. Smart highways, intelligent transport management solutions, advanced traffic management systems, project monitoring information system, etc. are some of the notable technological developments that can improve the operations and management.

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restrictions on mobility in large parts of the country, highway construction grew by 74% on year in April-May of the current financial year to 1,470 km or 24.1 km/day. Of course, the sharp year-on-year growth is on a low base (14.1 km/ day in April-May 2021), but even in comparison to April-May 2020 (28.2 km/day), the performances of state-sector highway builders. Of the total construction in the first two months of the current fiscal, the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) built 790 km followed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) (465 km) and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (215 km).

The NHAI set an ambitious 4,600-km highway construction target for 2021-22. Last fiscal, NHAI constructed a record 4,192 km, up from 3,979 km developed in 2019-20 and 3,380 km in 2018-19.

NHAI was confident on achieving the target even as there had been some impact on highway construction lately owing to labour shortage in some sites due to the second Covid wave.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has made usage of drone mandatory for recording development, construction, operation and maintenance of all national highways.

To enhance transparency, uniformity and leverage latest technology, NHAI has made mandatory use of drones for monthly video recording of National Highway projects during all stages of Development, Construction, Operation and Maintenance.

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construct 40 kilometres of highways every day in the current financial year, beating its previous daily record of 37 km that was constructed during 2019-20. India has a 137,635 km of national highway network. NHAI has been adopting new technologies to expedite road construction. In an effort to increase the pace of construction of roads, technologies such as radar, and remote sensing for mapping underground infrastructure such as telephone lines to prevent time and cost overruns caused due to manual mapping errors are being used. This led to the usage of radars that sense utility lines beneath the ground and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology, which uses a pulsed laser to measure distance, helping with right of way studies.

Recently, Union minister for road, transport and highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth `6,155 crore for Himachal Pradesh. The road transport and highway minister promised that road travel time from Delhi to Kullu will be reduced to just seven hours within two years or even before.

The union minister laid foundation stones of projects of four-laning of Kangra Bypass to Bhangbar section of NH-88, Kiratpur to Nerchowk (greenfield alignment) on section NH-21 besides expansion of Paonta Sahib to Hewna section of NH-707 and Ashyri to Sri Kyari section among others. Gadkari said that road projects worth `15,000 crore would be awarded to Himachal Pradesh this year. Detailed project report (DPR) for construction of 40km left-bank road project at Manali would be prepared at the earliest. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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Architectural lighting presupposes that there’s architecture. Architectural lighting works to serve and enhance the architecture, not merely as an accessory, to create a cohesive spatial experience.

So, architectural lighting is an intersection of art (architecture) and technology (lighting). The architecture being illuminated or lighted may be commercial or residential. Other fields of endeavor, such as design, also come into play.

Of course, so do physics, engineering and the psychological and physiological effects of light.

Strictly speaking, architectural lighting is illumination for building design and function.

The term encompasses three main factors. The first is the building’s aesthetic, which is important for residential and commercial applications. The second consideration is ergonomic or functional — any aspect which improves one’s ability to live, work, function, relax or play — to make the space easier to use. The third aspect involves the efficiency of energy, ensuring that light is properly, which is to say economically or optimally, used and distributed.

Architectural lighting design imagines, creates, integrates, infuses and organizes lighting into a coordinated system, including factoring for the fact and advantage of natural light, electrical light, or both, to serve and advance human action.

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Accordingly, design relates to the specific purpose, or multiple purposes, of a given particular space.

In the kitchen, for example, you’re probably going to want to focus on illuminating the preparation and cooking of food. In a home theater or media room, it might be best to design lighting for proper seating and viewing such as accentuating good sight lines for comfortably finding your way in surrounding darkness and watching the movie.

The LED lighting industry is rapidly evolving and breaking through barriers once set by fluorescent lighting. The advancements in LED technology have dropped overall fixture costs, reduced energy consumption and allowed for more creative fixture designs. It’s true that LEDs are non-toxic (unlike the mercury in fluorescent lighting), but the term “organic” here refers to the layout patterns of lighting, not the material. The fixture of choice here is LED linear lighting, on walls and ceilings, suspended and recessed.

Tips for Effective Retail Lighting

Adopt a Balanced Approach: Indiscriminate lighting is not conducive to showcasing products in a retail environment. Proper retail lighting contrasts the variety of products and allows the customer to focus on one thing at a time. Too much lighting overwhelms the customer’s senses. Instead, strike the proper balance between ambient and accent lighting. For similar reasons, avoid using too many contrasting color temperatures.

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Use Ambient Lighting: The perfect balance of accent and ambient lighting is key to the store’s design. Accent lighting can be fun, but if you accent everything, emphasizing nothing in particular, you surrender the ability to make products pop. Ambient lighting — usually ceiling or wall-mounted — helps the customer to better inspect, examine and evaluate your merchandise.

If store lighting is too dark or dim, customers have more difficulty shopping your products.

Think and Plan Lighting the Space: Consider the variety of options when designing a retail space’s lighting. Volumetric lighting casts a wide cone providing general lighting. Display of products and floor layouts should remain versatile, which is why most designers prefer adjustable recessed lights or track lighting. So, think about the unique needs of lighting your space. What does the space require? Where are light fixtures located? Are there too many different fixtures randomly placed throughout the space? if so, this can cause a kind of visual chaos. Avoid this effect by creating the space with a layout which showcases products matching each light fixture to the most attractive display. Also, avoid lighting products at the same level. Vary brightness levels to better emphasize certain products.

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Light influences the way we perceive volume and depth, which is why a well-lit room may seem more spacious than it actually is. Of course, other factors play a hand in creating the illusion (such as interior design and furniture arrangements), but the lighting makes the first visual impact.

Whether it’s artificial or natural, light can be used to direct a viewer’s attention towards certain areas and enlist a wide array of feeling before any other elements do. Thus, we can consider light as the main element that supports architecture.

To create a successful balance between lighting and architecture, it is important to remember three key aspects: • Aesthetic • Function • Efficiency Aesthetic: It is where designers and architects focus on the emotional impact the balance of lighting and architecture will have on occupants. Designers determine how they want people to feel when they walk around a space. This aspect is especially important for retail locations; exterior lighting should draw the consumer in, and the interior lighting should engage them as they walk through the doors in addition to showing off product.

Lighting is more than a function of architecture.

These days, it has become an extension and a part of the overall design. Architects no longer design the lighting of a room thinking about functionality.

They do it to complement the colors of the room and to highlight the structural design.

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see. Areas should be illuminated so occupants feel safe, comfortable and confident when navigating a room or building. They should be able to see the floor and walls around them, which should create a feeling of reassurance. They may also need to be able to perform specific functions, such as task lighting for reading, working and so on, emergency lighting to facilitate escape and so on.

Efficiency:The final aspect is very important in today’s age of green building and sustainability.

It’s one thing to create an engaging and effective lighting layout, but it’s another to create a breathtaking layout that is also energy efficient.

This can be done by assuring the majority of the light is reaching its target and there is less wasted light. For example, installing LEDs rather than fluorescent lighting, as there can be less wasted light due to the directional nature of LEDs. Architects always have to take into consideration energy efficiency when thinking about lighting design. In recent years, architecture has evolved to design greener buildings. The goal is to be more focused on energy consumption and sustainability.

New “smart” light designs focus on controlling the lighting from every room of the house. Light dimmers dominate newer designs because they allow for controlling the intensity of the light in a specific area. Smart lighting allows a person to complete tasks in a certain area while only using the light necessary to do so.

Human Element: Various studies have proven the lighting of a room affects people’s moods and productivity. When thinking about lighting design, the human element plays an important part. The light in a room influences the following: Mood: Do you ever feel down during gloomy days? That’s because lack of light often triggers depression. It does the same thing indoors. A lack of natural light and too much artificial light makes people moody.

Productivity: When you spend a lot of time under fluorescent light, the brain tends to get overstimulated. This overstimulation might make people feel uneasy and nervous. This feeling affects concentration and reduces productivity.

Light dimmers and warmer lights tend to help with this problem.

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shiny surfaces or dark finishes — which reflect ceiling light — can be distracting or visually disorienting. Use matte finishes for best results.

Add Brightness and Color: For brightness, think in terms of lumens — lumens are a scientific estimate of ambient light coming from a lighting source — and calculate the square footage of your retail space (for details, read “How Much Lighting is Enough”). For every square foot, assign a set number of lumens. For example, to provide ambient lighting, a square foot at floor-level needs 20 lumens. A table or raised surface might need 30 lumens. A workspace or a retail space cold probably use between 50 and 70 lumens per square foot.

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sleeping schedule. Dimming the lights before bed, however, has a calming and drowsy effect.

Natural Light: Incorporating natural light into an architectural design is not as straightforward as it sounds. While you need natural light for energy efficiency purposes, you also don’t want just to add it anywhere. Architects think about the orientation and position of a building before determining how much natural light a place needs.

While it makes sense to add many windows to bring in natural light, they also bring in natural heat. Window placement has to be well thought out and strategically sound.

Lumens: Lumen output, also known as brightness or light output, is a measure of the total quantity of visible light emitted by a light source per unit of time, weighted according to the human eye’s sensitivity to wavelengths of light, the study of which is known as luminous efficiency function. The reference point: a standard 100-watt incandescent light bulb produces about 1,500 – 1,700 lumens.

Watts: Not a measure of brightness; instead, it’s a measure of how much electricity (or energy) a light bulb consumes to reach its claimed brightness.

Each type of light source, LED, fluorescent, halogen or incandescent has a different lumenper-watt ratio. Below we’re going to use lumens as a measurement to make sure we have enough light for a space.

Wattage Equivalence: Since we’ve conflated watts and lumens, it’s easier to talk about bulbs in terms of watts. So if a 100-watt incandescent produces 1,500 lumens, and a 10-watt LED does the same, the 10-Watt LED may advertise “100-watt equivalent” on its label.

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Efficacy: The number of lumens a bulb produces for each watt it consumes. The higher the number, the more efficient the bulb. For example, lighting products that have been designated with the ENERGY STAR label are deemed high efficacy, meaning they have been determined to deliver the same features while using less energy.

Quantitative Lighting Design

The first and to date most effective concept has given rise to a set of standards or criteria for the lighting of workplaces. While decisions with regard to lighting in the private sector can be limited to the choice of suitably attractive luminaires, there is a clear interest in the field of the lighting of workplaces to develop effective and efficient forms of lighting. The main concern is which illuminance levels and types of lighting will ensure optimum visual performance, high productivity and safety at operating costs which are affordable. Both aspects of this task were examined in detail, i.e. both the physiological question of the correlation of visual performance and lighting, and the technical question of establishing criteria by which the quality of a lighting installation can be measured.

The concept of quantitative lighting design with illuminance as the central criterion, followed by uniformity, luminous colour, shadow quality and the degree of glare limitation, developed at a relatively early stage. Taking such criteria as a basis, standards were compiled containing minimum illuminance levels on the relevant working area for a wide variety of activities, plus the minimum requirements for the other quality criteria

Qualitative Lighting Design

Light plays a central and manifold role in the design of a visual environment. Work and movement are only possible when we have light to see by; architecture, people and objects are only visible if there is light. Apart from simply making our surroundings visible light determines the way we perceive an environment, influences the way we feel and the aesthetic effect and atmosphere in a space.

Due to the adaptability of the eye elementary perception can take place at minimum lighting levels or under difficult visual conditions, while for optimum conditions at the workplace and for a piece of architecture to be accepted and found to be aesthetically pleasing it is necessary to create lighting whose qualities, illuminance and luminance distribution are in harmony with the || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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particular situation. One of the most frequent sources of error in lighting design is to separate light from its complex associations with human psychology and human activities as well as with the surrounding architecture.

Simplified, unilateral lighting design can provide easily comprehensible concepts, but often leads to unsatisfactory results by overlooking essential aspects. This applies to both purely quantitative lighting design, which might produce optimum working conditions but forgets the perceiving being, and to primarily design-oriented lighting, which furnishes spaces with stylish luminaires without regard for the lighting effects these fixtures produce. What is really required is lighting design that meets all the lighting requirements – design concepts that form an integral part of the overall architectural design and produce a visual environment that supports various activities, promotes a feeling of well-being and is in line with the architectural design. The quantitative design approach with its scientifically sound calculations and processes is actually a great help here; when designing lighting for workplaces this planning process itself may even become the primary objective. The main criterion for lighting design is never a figure displayed on measuring equipment, but the human being – the deciding factor is not the quantity of light, but the quality, the way a lighting scheme meets the visual needs of the perceiving person.

Light Structures

Light structures are systems comprising modular elements that take integrated luminaires. Movable luminaires, e.g. spot- lights, can be mounted and operated on light structures. They therefore allow a combination of stationary and movable luminaires. Light structures can be formed of

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track, lattice beams, tubular profiles or panels.

Their main feature is that they are modular systems, comprising standardised basic elements and a selection of connectors that allow the construction of a wide variety of structures – from linear arrangements to extensive grids. Light structures can therefore be incorporated into the surrounding architecture or themselves create architectural structures; they are designed to be highly functional lighting installations blending in harmoniously with their surroundings. One sub-group of light structures are carrier systems with integral power supply. They are designed exclusively for the mounting and operation of movable luminaires. They can be track or tubular or panel systems with integral track.

Architectural Lighting Market

The global architectural lighting market is primarily driven by the growing adoption of LED lighting solutions, increasing advancements in lighting technology, growing urban space, rising demand for aesthetic lights and surging need for energyefficient lighting devices. Architectural lighting is one of the early adopters of LED lighting. LED lights are more flexible and efficient in terms of power consumption and colors as compared to other conventional lighting solutions. LED-based architectural lighting is often featured with low carbon footprints that minimizes the adverse effects on the environment. LED lighting solutions lower energy consumption as well as reduces the maintenance expenditures, which is further driving the growth of the global architectural lighting market. Furthermore, based on several technological advancements, various key players are launching smart architectural lighting solutions integrated with sensors for providing safe and efficient on-demand lighting. The introduction of smart lighting and control systems offers architectural luminaires with high performance, intelligent control with lower energy consumption, along with the option for setting the light intensity according to the consumer’s need. Moreover, the increasing demand for energy-efficient lighting systems coupled with the growing investments in the construction of smart city infrastructures such as bridges, roadways and commercial buildings is propelling the growth of the global architectural lighting market. Furthermore, the refurbishment and reconstruction of several historic and public infrastructures supported by rapid urbanization is also expected to drive the architectural lighting market in the coming years. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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At BKT, our strength lies in our extreme flexibility even amidst uncertainty and our continued commitment to our clients. To ensure the best customer service which we are known for, even amidst logistical challenges, BKT undertook Capex expansion, worth 450 crores, that primarily centred around quality improvement and greater efficiency to maximize productivity.

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Rajiv Poddar Joint Managing Director Balkrishna Industries Ltd.

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the second wave of Covid-19? How has BKT coped during the second wave?

The demand for OTR tires has grown globally, owing to rapid industrialization as well as increased agricultural activities, even though the COVID-19 crisis has disrupted the functioning of countless industries all over the world. However, whilst sales grew as a result of new age offerings becoming increasingly popular within dependent industries, the second wave did pose significant challenges for the sector, such as a rise in raw material prices & sourcing difficulties, as well as supply chain impediments. BKT also faced the same logistical challenges, which were further elevated by the Suez Canal fiasco. However, BKT was able to successfully rise to the occasion on the back of its operational strength, agile management, and resilience. As a result of the same, we were able to record our highest sales volumes in FY 2021 and are guiding a sales volume of 250,000-265,000 MT for Financial Year 2022.

Q. What are the special initiatives taken by the

organization for the wellbeing of the employees?

We, at BKT believe in prioritizing the safety and health of our employees above all else. BKT has vaccinated all of its employees as well as their families to ensure their wellbeing. Additionally, at our Bhuj plant, which hosts hundreds of employees, we established one of the country’s first contact-less COVID centres, in

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a bid to help save lives and keep the pandemic at bay. Furthermore, our management actively ensured timely practices were being followed to reduce risk of infection, through activities including streamlining work responsibilities, initiating social distancing and virtual co-ordination to ensure collective health.

Q. How has the tire testing landscape changed in

the last five years and how is it set to change in the coming years?

Previously, tire testing was primarily centred around performance. There was more of a focus on mileage, tire strength, and high-speed endurance tests. The scenario has significantly changed, with safety becoming a key priority in today’s testing landscape, along with quality of the tires. The advent of advanced testing facilities has ensured the industry has evolved to meet modern safety needs. Several certification agencies have also been established for indoor as well as field testing for tires. Some of these include ICAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology) in Manesar, which follows reputed international standards and IRMRA (Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association), Thane.

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promote eco-friendliness. Some of these specialized tests include ride & handling and weight traction tests to ensure the tires can withstand pressure, especially in highly demanding environments.

Additionally, monitoring heat generation is a major aspect of advanced tire testing that needs to be regularized, to prevent huge potential damage and plausible safety hazards.

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Quality regulation tests are well in place in many parts of Europe and North America. The safety testing laws as well are very firmly established and widespread, whereas India is still evolving in terms of the laws and outreach of the testing facilities. Ride and handling, fuel efficiency and other tests are old in several parts of the world but have been implemented in India in recent times.

Another major difference is that in other countries, particularly in Europe, there is a higher emphasis on eco friendliness.

Q. What tire testing capabilities does BKT offer

and are there any plans to add more infrastructure in the future?

We have a massive greenfield testing facility in our state-of-the-art plant in Bhuj. We undergo many vigorous testing protocols to ensure safety and a truly superior product range. This includes our Footprint and Pressure Distribution Testing, through which we measure the contract pressure of each

element, which is very important for treadwear, as we need uniform pressure distribution. We are also pioneering this unique testing system in India, as one of the only two companies in country to have these checks in place. Furthermore, BKT has many physical testing facilities such as weight traction and endurance tests as well as Simulated Finite Element (FE) Analysis to examine the health of our tires.

Additional video tests such as a meticulous X-ray scanning ensure we can take a very close look at the quality of our tires. At the facilities, we also undergo antistatic tests to check electrical resistance in BKT tires, that are absolutely essential for safety.

In the future, we aim to establish modern Endurance testing Machine for giant tire testing facilities in our premises, built with a slip angle facility. This is to test lateral force durability, a very important feature for giant tyres.

Q. What are your strategies that are driving productivity in these unprecedented times?

At BKT, our strength lies in our extreme flexibility even amidst uncertainty and our continued commitment to our clients. To ensure the best customer service which we are known for, even amidst logistical challenges, BKT undertook Capex expansion, worth 450 crores, that primarily centred around quality improvement and greater efficiency to maximize productivity. Furthermore, we have also streamlined our duties and established seamless networks to ensure there are no delays in our shipments amidst COVID-19. Some of our greatest strengths that have helped us penetrate the markets and increase our sales even during the pandemic include our extensive distributor network across key markets, and a flourishing trade channel that is constantly catering to the needs of tomorrow.

Q. How BKT as a company is fairing in the market?

What are your plans for the coming years?

BKT has consistently recorded rock solid growth figures, achieving its highest ever annual sales volume in FY 2021. We only aim to further strengthen our position as an OTR leader in the coming years, whilst continuing to offer superior tire technology, as we increase the production of our radial OTR offerings. Our soon to be launched Giant 57” EARTHMAX SR 468 Tire is the largest product ever manufactured by us, infused with best-in-class equipment that is one of the most advanced in the world. With a very rapid growth curve, some of our short-term plans include further diversifying our well-established product portfolio, spread across construction agriculture, industrial, earthmoving, mining, port, lawn, garden & ATV tire domains and complete self-reliance in carbon black. CM

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Traditionally, concrete mixtures were prepared manually which consumed a lot of time as well as lacked precision.

With growing demand and advances in technology, now, concrete mixture, even in small scale applications, is prepared using concrete mixers. Concrete mixers are devices capable of preparing concrete mixtures of varying strength precisely as well as quickly. Some concrete mixers are even capable of dispensing the concrete mixture directly on the location of the construction.

Depending on the requirement of the application, concrete mixers of various sizes and types are available. Portable concrete mixers can be used in small and mediumsized applications whereas for large scale applications concrete batching plants can also be built at the construction site.

"Rear discharge" trucks require both a driver and a "chuteman" to guide the truck and chute back and forth to place concrete in the manner suitable to the contractor. Newer "front discharge" trucks have controls inside

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the cab of the truck to allow the driver to move the chute in all directions.

Concrete mixers are equipped with two or more axles. Four-, five- and six-axle trucks are the most common with the number being determined by the load and local legislation governing allowable loads on the road. The axles are necessary to distribute the load evenly, allow operation on weight restricted roads, and reduce wear and tear on normal roads. A two- or three-axle truck during the winter when road weight limits are reduced has no usable payload in many jurisdictions.

Other areas may require expensive permits to operate.

Concrete mixer truck as an imperative vehicle of construction industry has a very large market requirements. When you want to buy concrete mixer truck for sale, customers should consider a lot of factors such as cost, capacity, and maintenance. Many buyers decide to buy only from the perspective of money.

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that a bigger concrete truck capacity could feed into much amount of concrete. If you earn money according to the cost of per cube of concrete, of course it is better to choose a bigger ready mix concrete truck capacity. If the concrete mixer truck is paid as monthly payment, then smaller capacity of concrete mixer truck could satisfy the needs, because a larger concrete truck will cost more.

Rear Axle– If you need to run on a smooth road and most of the roads, choose a single-step deceleration axle. If you need to run on bad roads and lots of craters on the roads, it’s better to choose a wheel rim deceleration axle. Compared with the single-step deceleration axle, the wheel side deceleration axle is smaller in volume and has large gap with the ground.

Tire– There are two kinds of tires which are wire bead tire and nylon tire. Compared these two kind of tires, the service life of wire bead tire is two times longer than nylon tire. Therefore, the wire bead tire is more popular. Of course wire bead tires are more expensive than nylon tires. || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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Quality of Mixing Drum– Whether mixing drum is of good quality depends on the thickness. If mixing drum adopts Wear resistant manganese plate and the thickness is more than 6mm that is better to choose.

Chassis– Many customers choose chassis depending on brands that is a good way to purchase a good quality concrete mixer truck.

In addition to the above aspects, there are hydraulic motor, hydraulic pump, reducer, gearbox and other factors that will be considered by customers. In general, it’s important to know and compare before buying a desirable transit mixer.

Concrete mixing truck is a kind of unique vehicle, which is used for mixing and stirring concrete during transportation in order to avoid solidification and segregation. Nowadays, mixer truck is a much more widely tool in the construction project.

The market for ready mix concrete in leading areas is rising rapidly. The government is giving boost to the infrastructure industry which will boost the demand of concrete as well. With technological revolution observed in the concrete

industry, achieving high-performance concrete and with tighter controls is getting simpler.

Systems are being used for translating the properties of ready mix concrete into quantified data with the help of sensors mounted on trucks.

This is expected to offer growth opportunities for the truck mounted concrete mixer manufacturers who aim at product innovation for gaining competitive advantage.

There are two distinct types of concrete: readymixed and precast. Ready-mixed concrete is typically manufactured in a batching plant and delivered to site by truckmixers for use in its freshly mixed state. Precast concrete is used to make individual cast concrete elements that typically form part of a larger structure. This type of concrete is made at a specialist plant and subject to more rigorous quality standards, and the control of moisture is a vital part of the manufacturing process. Both types of concrete require manufacture to a specific recipe with the raw materials in the correct ratios to ensure consistency, quality and strength.

RMC is classified consistent with ingredients mixed in concrete. These could also be on the idea of Cementitous Material i.e. Flyash may be a part of Cement or not and Admixture is employed or not. Otherwise, there are two principal classes of prepared mixed concrete.

1. Dry Concrete: All the ingredients are mixed in dry type while not combination water in it.

Of these materials are sent in rotating drum and measured water amount is shipped in separate Water instrumentation. The water is mixed at web site once it reaches there.

2. Inexperienced Concrete: All the ingredients square measure mixed along together with the measured water amount at Concrete Batching Plant itself. They’re sent in rotating drum or in transit mixture to the positioning of concreting.

Moisture Control in Concrete Making

Ideally, both the aggregates and the cement would be completely dry, so the amount of water required for each batch would be a set volume and the quality of the concrete produced would be identical batch after batch. However, aggregates are typically stored in a stockpile, usually outside, and although good storage can help, even for materials stored in covered bins the moisture held in the aggregates will be in a constant state of change due to the inevitable || July 2021 ||

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effects of drainage.

In modern concrete batching plants the amounts of materials required for the recipe are typically weighed and the recipe is calculated using the assumed ‘dry’ weight of the materials. However, within the weighed aggregates there will be an unknown amount of water. Although this article concentrates on slump, surplus water or moisture content in the sand and aggregates can also have dramatic effects on the water/cement ratio, the aggregate/cement ratio, the yield and the colour of the mix. This will lead to inconsistencies in slump, strength, colour and quality, resulting in an inferior end product.

Importance of Correct Moisture in Concrete

If the concrete producer follows a set recipe using weighed amounts of aggregates and cement, then adds the specified amount of water to the mix, each batch produced will vary due to the unknown and differing amount of water held within the aggregates. For example, if a recipe specifies 1,000kg of aggregates, unless these are 100% dry, the amount weighed will not be 1,000kg of aggregates but a mix of aggregates and water.

Categorisation based on the mode of functions for concrete batching plant

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Manual: Batching equipment is charged by devices that are actuated manually, with the accuracy of the weighing operation being dependent upon the operator’s visual observation of the scale.

The charging device is actuated by either hand or by power assists.

Semi-Automatic: Batching equipment is charged by devices, which are separately actuated manually for each material to allow weighing of the material. They are actuated automatically when reaching the designated mass (weight) of each material.

Automatic: Batching equipment is charged by devices which when actuated by a single starter switch, will automatically start the weighing operation of all materials consecutively and stop automatically when reaching the designated mass (weight) of each material.

Dealing With Environmental Issues of The Concrete Batching Plant

The concrete batching plant is a combined device for concentrated mixing of concrete. It is commonly used in large-sized and mediumsized water conservancy, electric power, highway, bridges and other projects with large demand of concrete, long construction period and concentrated construction sites.

There're some concrete batching plant environmental issues with the development of concrete construction equipment such as concrete batching plant, sand making machine.

This article tells several pollution solutions of concrete batching plant.

1. Cement and Fly Ash Environmental Impacts: Concrete batching plants must be designed and operated to prevent cement and fly ash from being blown, swept, hosed or left to be washed by rain into gutters or the storm water system. Cause wind-blown cement and fly ash can cause an environmental (dust) nuisance by affecting the health and well-being of residents and damaging property such as vehicles. Camel way Machinery provides professional configuration solution according to customers’ demand.

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performance is recommended for storage silos.

Whatever technology is employed, anyway, it needs to be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure adequate and efficient performance. Camel way can help you try to avoid this issue.

2. Sand and Aggregates: Environmental Impacts: Sand and aggregates need to be kept out of storm water drains, creeks and other waterways cause they are prescribed water contaminants that can degrade or destroy aquatic habitats. Concrete batching plants must be designed and operated to prevent dust and aggregates from being blown, swept, hosed or left to be washed by rain into gutters or the storm water system.

Sand and Aggregates Stockpiles: Sand and aggregates should be delivered in a dampened state, using covered trucks. If the materials have dried out during transit they should be dampened again before being dumped into the storage bin to minimize dust emissions during loading.

3. Batching, Slumping and Delivery Truck Loading Bay: The truck loading bay is a potential source of dust and water pollution.

Raw materials should be loaded into the truck agitators by either a telescopic chute (preferred) or a flexible sleeve to prevent spillage. Spillage can also be avoided by putting in place measures to ensure truck agitators are not overfilled.

Slumping: New slump stands and bays – and their wheel-wash facilities – should be connected to the water management system (see Water management section) to prevent contaminants

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such as spilt cement, aggregate or concrete slurry from entering storm water drains. It is important to design slump stands to avoid trucks driving through slurry water generated by wash-downs. New batching plants should be designed to enable recycled water from the water management system to be used for slumping.

Transport and Delivery: New concrete batching plants need to have wheel-wash facilities to prevent contaminants from being tracked out of the site on truck tyres on to the street, where they can be washed into storm water drains. All trucks should be provided with spill kits to cover clean-up needs in transit. Spills during transit need to be cleaned up immediately to prevent contaminants entering storm water drains or waterways.

4. Water Management Environmental Impacts: Waste water from concrete batching plants may contain potential pollutants such as cement, sand and aggregates.

Wastewater Collection and Treatment System: Concrete batching plants require a wastewater collection and treatment system to capture contaminated process water and storm water.

This prevents and minimizes contaminated water entering off-site storm water drains, creeks or other waterways.

All in all, good environmental management practices do more than preserve the natural environment – they can save businesses money.

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Ricron Panels offer recycled solutions in the construction sector, viz, in roofing, shuttering, flooring, domestic and retail furniture as well as in affordable housing.

Products include flat boards and panels for a variety of furniture, construction, and building applications. The recycled materials are 100% ecofriendly and offer longterm utility as they are fire-resistant, water, dust and termite-proof.

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Q. Please tell us about Ricron Panels and its

journey. How has business grown over the years, future prospects and way forward for the company?

Q. What are the different products and solutions

offered by Ricron for the construction sector?

How plastic is being used in construction and eco-building material?

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According to a report released by the Central Pollution Control Board for the 2018-2019 period, India generates 3.3 million metric tonnes of plastic waste per year, roughly translated to 9,200 tonnes a day (TPD). However, as of today, the recycling system in the country remains largely unorganized.

Currently, the segregation required at every step is very rudimentary at best, the waste that reaches the recyclers is of all types, sizes, colours, and contamination levels. Improving this whole system to become more efficient would involve high capital that makes the whole recycling process economically unviable.

Multi-layer plastics (MLP) have widespread applications as packaging material in a myriad number of industries. MLPs consist of a layer of plastic coated onto other materials such as foil or paper. These plastics cannot be reclaimed easily and whatever processes that do exist to recycle them are expensive and extremely polluting to the environment.

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Ricron Panels is an innovation driven company that converts low-value plastic waste into quality sustainable materials for furniture, building, and construction applications, advancing the circular economy in India and around the world.

Based out of Gujarat, the company started 8 years ago and has become one of the largest MLP recyclers in India. Through an innovative proprietary process, the company has found a solution to this challenge to give new life to low-value MLP waste.

Ricron has received the Green Pro Certification Award from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the ‘Climate Solver Award’ by World Wide Fund (WWF) for innovation and creating a global solution to mitigate challenges posed by waste plastics generation.

The company has grown multifold in the last 4 years and is currently serving 200+ customers across 20 states in India. The company also exports its products to UAE, Philippines, Nepal, Africa, Middle East, USA, and Switzerland.

Industry studies estimate that only a paltry 9 percent of all plastic waste actually gets recycled, which reflects the huge potential for growth for this sector. We at Ricron are optimistic about the future and remain committed to our mission/ goals: • To set industry standards in the building materials industry and advance the circular economy.

• Provide solutions to the waste plastics generation problem and reduce the dependence of humanity on fresh natural resources such as trees, metals and minerals.

• P rovide choice to consumers and the construction industry in using high quality and low cost sustainable building materials

materials, by providing cost-effective and high-quality alternatives to conventional building materials made from consumption of natural resources.

Ricron Panels offer recycled solutions in the construction sector, viz, in roofing, shuttering, flooring, domestic and retail furniture as well as in affordable housing. Products include flat boards and panels for a variety of furniture, construction, and building applications. The recycled materials are 100% eco-friendly and offer long-term utility as they are fire-resistant, water, dust and termite-proof.

Recently we collaborated for a project - a Grand Auditorium, a community center at Kuttipuram, Kerala. The entire community center was made using Ricron Panels products i.e the roofing, the walls, the partitions, the cabinets, flooring, and doors. It is currently being used for events and marriages.

Ricron’s production process allows it to be a zero-waste discharge manufacturing and it also offers a buyback option on its products to its customers.

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aspect that can be looked at. This would need the active participation of the citizens and the local administration alike, which would go a long way in the effective segregation of plastic waste before it reaches the recyclers, thus reducing this burden on them by a large margin.

• Tackling the challenge of dealing with plastics that cannot be recycled, a value chain needs to be created for such type of plastics, to help prevent them from being dumped into the environment In India, plastic recycling is estimated to become a 53.72-billion-dollar industry by the end of 2023. Innovation, incentives, and smart policies will go a long way in ridding India of its plastic waste in an ecologically friendly and economically lucrative manner.

Q. How Covid-19 has affected the business? How

are you managing risks and ensuring business continuity during the second wave?

The pandemic had impacted several industries.

As a manufacturer, during the lockdown, due to labor migration, we faced manpower challenges.

We took several measures to help and educate our workforce with best safety practices, and also provided them with Covid health insurance.

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supplied portable toilets made entirely out of waste plastics. Our customers have also used our recycled panels in manufacturing oxygen concentrators for usage during the Covid pandemic.

Q. What are your strategies that are driving productivity in this unprecedented time?

Owing to the challenging business scenario posed during the lockdown, we have adopted a dual strategy to help drive business. On the domestic front, we have curated a marketing strategy to help retain existing customers while diversifying in different applications to allow more coverage of customers. On the export front, we supply to customers based in the USA, Africa, and Europe.

Q. What are your plans for the coming years?

The company currently recycles 500 tons/month which is equivalent to 2 million plastic packaging items every month. By the end of 2022, we plan to increase our capacity and recycle around 2000 tons/month.

Having recognized this blue ocean opportunity and finding value in different types of plastic waste, Ricron Panels is investing in research and development, which will benefit the entire waste management value chain in the future. CM

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Paver Machine: Paving Sooth Roads for Transportation

Asphalt paver is a machine used to distribute, shape, and partially compact a layer of asphalt on the surface of a roadway, parking lot, or other area. It is sometimes called an asphaltpaving machine. Some pavers are towed by the dump truck delivering the asphalt, but most are self-propelled. Self-propelled pavers consist of two major components: the tractor and the screed.

The tractor provides the forward motion and distributes the asphalt. The tractor includes the engine, hydraulic drives and controls, drive wheels or tracks, receiving hopper, feeder conveyors, and distribution augers. The screed levels and shapes the layer of asphalt. The screed is towed by the tractor and includes the leveling arms, moldboard, end plates, burners, vibrators, and slope sensors and controls.

In operation, a dump truck filled with asphalt backs up to the front of the paver and slowly discharges its load into the paver's hopper. As the paver moves forward, the feeder conveyors move the asphalt to the rear of the paver, and the distribution augers push the asphalt outward to the desired width. The screed then levels the

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layer of asphalt and partially compacts it to the desired shape. A heavy, steel-wheeled roller follows the paver to further compact the asphalt to the desired thickness. Rubber-tired pavers have two large inflatable rear drive tires and four or more smaller solid rubber steering tires. Rubbertracked pavers have a molded synthetic rubber track with several internal layers of flexible steel cable for reinforcement. The track is driven by a friction drive wheel on the rear, and the load is distributed among several intermediate rubbercoated steel bogie wheels. A hydraulic cylinder presses against the forward wheel to maintain tension in the track.

The asphalt is added from a dump truck or a material transfer unit into the paver's hopper.

The conveyor then carries the asphalt from the hopper to the auger. The auger places a stockpile of material in front of the screed. The screed takes the stockpile of material and spreads it over the width of the road and provides initial compaction.

The paver should provide a smooth uniform surface behind the screed. In order to provide a smooth surface a free floating screed is used. It

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is towed at the end of a long arm which reduces the base topology effect on the final surface. The height of the screed is controlled by a number of factors including the attack angle of the screed, weight and vibration of the screed, the material head and the towing force.

To conform to the elevation changes for the final grade of the road modern pavers use automatic screed controls, which generally control the screed's angle of attack from information gathered from a grade sensor. Additional controls are used to correct the slope, crown or superelevation of the finished pavement.

In order to provide a smooth surface the paver should proceed at a constant speed and have a consistent stockpile of material in front of the screed. Increase in material stockpile or paver speed will cause the screed to rise resulting in more asphalt being placed therefore a thicker mat of asphalt and an uneven final surface.

Alternatively a decrease in material or a drop in speed will cause the screed to fall and the mat to be thinner.

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on various factors. Wheeled pavers are more mobile compared to tracked ones and they can offer quick job-to-job movement. However, long crawler tracks with large footprints provide for maximum traction effort than with wheels, allowing the tracked paver to progress well at a constant speed even when operating on difficult terrain. Weight is spread evenly across the tracks; distributing the pressure across the paver, and therefore they perform better in soft sub-base conditions. On the other hand, you have to be careful when paving on soft surfaces with the wheeled counterpart so that it does not spin down into the material and get stuck.

Mechanical vs sensor pavers

unit in combination with a paver. A material transfer unit allows for constant material feed to the paver without contact, providing a better end surface. When a dump truck is used to fill the hopper of the paver, it can make contact with the paver or cause it to change speed and affect the screed height.

Purchased components on a paver include the engine, radiator, hydraulic components, batteries, electrical wiring, instruments, steering wheel, and operator's seat. Purchased fluids include hydraulic fluid, diesel fuel, engine oil, and antifreeze.

Paving of pavement quality concrete (PQC) is normally carried out by two methods, namely slip-form method and fixed-form method. There are also cases where paving of PQC is carried out manually. The essential difference between slip-form and fixed-form methods is on the way the form work is fitted. In slip-form method the form work which is attached to the paver moves along with the paver during paving operation.

Wheeled vs tracked

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Mechanical pavers are the most economical and efficient solution while sensor pavers are advanced pavers with intelligent monitoring systems. Mechanical pavers, though economical, cannot provide a smooth finish to the surface. In turn, this affects the traffic flow of the highway and increases maintenance requirements in the finished road. Sensor pavers have intelligent operating technology that helps control the machine in terms of mat thickness as well sensor pavers play a very important role in getting the right levels and grades when building the roads.

The final finish of the road depends to a great extent on the accuracy delivered by these pavers, in addition to the mix quality and temperature at which it is laid and compaction is done.

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The asphalt industry has shifted from conventional mix designs to performancerelated, more durable Superpave binder mix designs, which will hold up to the traffic loading and weathering stresses of modern-day road use.

Asphalt mix changes have brought about a new generation of lab and field mix-testing equipment and new full-scale accelerated pavement testing facilities. The resulting body of data is used every day to make pavement mix design decisions and improve long-term asphalt performance.

Innovative new equipment and research, recycling of reclaimed asphalt pavement and other industrial or waste materials into pavements has spread through the asphalt paving industry, benefiting the

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environment and reducing costs.

Infrared and electronic paving has improved the quality and placement of asphalt mix.

New asphalt paver designs permit faster, safer, and more versatile paving.

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Significant advances in concrete paving in the field of admixtures, which has permitted the development of a range of high-performance concretes.

• More efficient batching techniques and equipment better use materials to produce higher quality concrete mixes and allow automatic adjustments to concrete mixtures.

• Intelligent Equipment that incorporates GPS trackers and IoT sensors concrete construction allows for predictive maintenance and can improve production cycles.

Thermal Imaging & Mapping: Thermal mapping monitors asphalt’s surface temperatures using an infra-red camera and a global navigation satellite system.

Viewing real-time temperatures, contractors can use paving technology devices to identify variations and take action to manage the plant to paver delivery process, fine-tuning their work for more uniform lay-down temperatures.

Thermal imaging uses an infrared bar mounted directly to the back of the paving machine and

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uses infrared sensors to monitor pavement temperature.

The sensors provide real-time information on temperature while the system saves the data for future analysis. Monitoring lay-down temperatures in real-time gives contractors the ability to address thermal segregation issues by changing their paving practices or making necessary adjustments to the equipment.

Inset Slipform Pavers: Inset slipform pavers cost-effectively produce of large-scale concrete pavements, such as highly durable highways or aircraft runways.

Modern inset concrete pavers can precisely pave concrete in widths from 6 ft. 6 in. to 40 ft. and thicknesses of up to 18 in., or more upon customer request.

These pavers allows intuitive operation and high paving accuracy. Wirtgen created the first paver with a maximum working width of 40ft. that enables the operator to adapt to changing job site conditions quickly.

It is a narrow machine with a trackline that allows for paving close to obstacles.

Offset Pavers: Offset pavers are used to produce concrete roadway forms such as protective concrete walls, curbs, gullies to drain water, gutters, or narrow paths.

Offset slipform pavers transport the concrete to the offset mold via a loading conveyor.

The offset mold can be mounted on the left or

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right-hand side of the machine.

Offset forms are continually produced with or without reinforcements. Features include a top-quality machine control system, a practical steering and drive system, and stringline-free concrete paving.

Slipform pavers: Slipform construction is a method in which concrete is poured into a continuously moving form. The concrete is deposited in front of the slipform paver or fed via a belt conveyor or side feeder.

Due to the integrated electric or hydraulic vibrators, homogenous compaction of the concrete is possible. A concrete slab is formed with the help of input variables into a control guide by specified thickness and width while the slipform paver advances.

Additionally, a dowel bar inserter can be integrated parallel to the paver’s direction of travel.

With the help of an oscillating beam, the surface is leveled off traverse to the paver’s direction. The machine can achieve a high-quality concrete surface with the grinding movement that produces a small concrete roll in the beam’s front.

Advantages of Slip Form Pavers

Best Precision is available: When this machinery is used, the precision levels of the surfacing are very high. The conventional forms of topping cannot be error-free. There may be defects such as undulations. The defects can be minimized the most if this form of surfacing technology is adopted. The Slipform Pavers are used for the surfacing of the best quality roads.

Low Slump PCC is used: This type of technology always makes use of low slump PCC. This means

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that the water content in the PCC mixture is the minimum. The concrete settles down faster than the traditional form of surfacing. The strength of these paving is found to be more. The roads which need to be built very fast always use this technology.

Reduction in Labor Costs: The entire operations are mechanized. The use of manual labor is nearly done away with. This eliminates the high labor costs that are involved in the traditional form of paving. The job is entirely carried out by the machines. Only a single machine can carry out the jobs of many labors at a time. Chances of chaos due to excessive labor are also curtailed.

Best for Large area of Paving: Many a time, a large stretch of area needs to be paved or metaled.

These machines are the most suitable to use during this period. The conventional method of topping would take longer for the job. There is also an uniformity in the paving process. This is possible only because the entire operation is mechanized. Manual jobs are not involved.

It is a Faster Process: The entire process can be done faster than the traditional surfacing. When roads and pavements are to be constructed, this technology helps in opening up these places for public use at the earliest. You cannot afford to keep these places unusable for long. Otherwise, a huge amount of inconvenience is caused to the common people. The consolidation of the laid materials also takes place faster. If a double layering needs to be done, this is the best option that should be exercised.

It Creates Better Looks: If you want the topping to look good free from defects, this is the method that you must adopt. No other type of surfacing can give a neater appearance. The major roads should always be paved in this manner. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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Fire-Safety Meets TouchFree Access: VDS® FireRated Sliding Doors from Vetrotech, Saint-Gobain

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When it comes to fire safety, shopping malls and commercial office spaces have one thing in common - the use of fire-resistant sliding doors. The new VDS® fire-resistant sliding door from Vetrotech SaintGobain offers both uncompromised fire-safety and maximum hygiene. Vetrotech is the business unit of Saint-Gobain that specializes in fire-safety & high-security glass solutions used in buildings.

According to the ASDI report, 11,037 fire accidents occurred in 2019, and as per the NCRB report, 12,748 accidents were caused due to building fires in 2020. There is thus, a need for superior quality and durable fire-safety solutions that have been tested and certified as per stringent testing standards.

Most importantly, these solutions need to offer maximum hygiene and touch-free operation when used in buildings subject to heavy traffic flow.

Enjoy peace of mind thanks to the uncompromised fire-safety offered by VDS® Fire-rated Sliding Doors.

They are tested and certified for fire-resistance as per international standards. The system cuts down radiant heat transfer for 120 minutes (EW 120) and can provide thermal insulation for up to 30 minutes (EI 30).

Through its contact-less operation, VDS® Fire-rated Sliding Doors ensure maximum hygiene and safety from the threats of disease-causing pathogens.

They are powered by durable automatic sliding hardware which eliminates the need to touch the door, thereby preventing the spread of contagious diseases.

“At Vetrotech, we develop an extensive range of glazing solutions to cater to the latest trends and specific needs of every project’s architectural vision. With this new development of a sliding door, fire-rated glazed solutions are more minimalistic, seamless and safer than before.” Said Mr. S.N. Eisenhower, Managing Director, Glass Solutions,

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Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd. The minimalistic appearance of VDS® Fire-rated Sliding Doors has a modern, aesthetic look and increases transparency. The unmatched aesthetics allows more light with no compromise on fire-safety & security.

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High-traffic High-density areas in Metro stations, Airports, Trains Main entrance and lift lobbies in Commercial centres, Offices, and Malls Wide entrance accessibility doors in Hospitals, Data centres

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Security + Uncompromised fire-safety Contactless access + Maximum hygiene

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Swiss precision – Fire-resistant technology from Switzerland; Made using cold-rolled frames from Switzerland Tested and certified in international test labs as per stringent fire-testing standard Made in a state-of-the production facility in India. Made in India, for the world.

Available in wide range of colours CM

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EVENT DIARY 6 – 8 August 2021 Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

www.INFRACONEX.com

Informa Markets in India and KDCL have jointly developed a robust platform for construction companies to explore the latest products & technologies required for boosting India's infrastructure.

It is a focused platform for Indian and international brands to develop and encourage MSME, “Makein-India” campaign and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative with easy access to the Indian construction & infrastructure sector

07 -09 October 2021

Hitex Exhibition Center, Hyderabad www.woc-india.com

World of Concrete India is going to be held for a period of three days in Hyderabad, India. Business opportunities, networking services, one to one meeting with the potential customers and presentation of some of the important products like aggregate processing, aggregates, anchors & fasteners, batching equipment, cleaning materials & equipment, coatings inspection, measurement, coatings, stains, sealers, computer hardware, software, cranes, cutting & drilling, decorative concrete, demolition equipment & materials by the exhibitors will be some of the highlights of this event.

07-10 April 2022

India International Convention & Expo Centre - IICC

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India Buildtech 2022 is India's dedicated trade fair and expo for construction industry. India Buildtech 2022 will be held on 07-10 April 2022 at New Delhi, India, which complements BuildTech Asia showcasing the cutting-edge integrated lights, sound and visuals technologies that enhance the facade and interior of buildings. The colocated industry conferences will offer plenty of opportunities to network with the diverse industry leaders and subject matter experts.

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India Expo Centre, Greater Noida

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Over the years Hand Tools & Fastener Expo (HTF) has become - A complete conclave of CEOs, Plant Managers, Material Manager, Maintenance Managers, Factory Managers, Quality Heads, Production Managers, Industry Experts and Distributors associated with Design, Manufacturing, Engineering, Fabricating and Allied Industries.

DIBEX 2020 Exhibition will showcase the latest technology and innovative products used in the infrastructure, building and construction industry. This event will be an excellent platform for exhibitors to publicise and display their products, innovation, services and also build brand image alongside developing leadership to improve market position in global areas.

18-20 Oct 2021 Mumbai, India www.india.intermatconstruction.com

Intermat is the international trade show for construction machinery & materials and among the top 3 construction show worldwide organized

by Comexposium- the leading European Event Organisers. Comexposium has officially associated with Inter Ads- An Indian trade show organizer, to create a new Intermat India Show which will provide the best across to the construction industry in the entire Indian region. India is the one of the world's most dynamic and fast growing regiobs companies and brands in a strategic location.

21-23 April 2022 Bangalore International Exhibition Centre

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India is the 2nd fastest growing major economy in the world and inspite of the global economic scenario, the Building Construction & Infrastructure industry in India continues to boom.

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The 9th Edition of the exhibition, of “IME 2021”, a prestigious biennial international exhibition focused on Mining, Equipment, Minerals, Metals and allied industries in India. 9th IME 2021 is scheduled during October 26-29, 2021 at Eco Park, Rajarhat, Kolkata, India concurrent to a very high level 9th Asian Mining Congress organized by MGMI.

2022 India Expo Centre, Greater Noida www.bcindia.com

Bauma CONEXPO India is the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles provides the construction industry in India with a professional platform for networking, investment and the exchange of ideas and information. The show launched in 2011 and did an impressive job of putting this quality standard to the test.

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