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EXCON 2022 - South Asia's largest tradeshow for construction equipment and technologies - came to a successful conclusion. The Bengaluru show, which lasted four days, drew visitors and exhibitors from around the world. The construction industry was eagerly anticipating the event. The fair has evolved into one of the most important global events for the construction and equipment industry, in keeping with the industry's progress. The Indian government has estimated that it will need a lot of money to build infrastructure that meets certain standards while also supporting the growing process. They've also identified the necessity for advanced technology to speed up and improve the efficiency of infrastructure development. As a result, the Indian government is working hard to boost building activity in the country. The infrastructure and construction sectors in India have progressed beyond their origins. For decades, both government and commercial developers have focused on projects that were simple to implement and yielded the most economic gain. However, there is now a significant chance to take on complex and difficult projects, where the main factor for construction companies will be not just cost efficiency, but also technological expertise and efficiency. The increased trend toward technology has been one of the most notable changes in Indian real estate in recent years. Technology is transforming the Indian construction business, from project planning to construction mapping to site safety. Surprisingly, contractors and developers are not solely focused on the financial benefits of technology. Rather, they are focusing on long-term viability, which is a good sign. The use of technology in real estate is influenced by a number of factors. The needs of the client are changing, evolving, and growing. Our team has successfully stacked up some industry leader interviews in this Post EXCON issue to provide you with an overview of the construction and equipment sector. We wish you a Happy Reading… Thank you, Please give us your feedback at editor@constructionmirror.com For more details check out our Website: www.constructionmirror.com & you can also visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/constructionmirror

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Sany Bharat strengthens its technology line with 22 new launches at EXCON 2022

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Products are exclusively designed for Indian customers and applications

Sany, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of Construction Machinery unveiled state of the art products at EXCON. Sany’s participation in this mega event gained a new precedence with unveiling of 22 new products. All the new machines have been exclusively designed for the application in India, while keeping Indian customer requirements in mind. This reflects into company’s deep understanding of the Indian market and customer sentiments which will offer a unique edge to these products by making it a better profitability for users. All these products were showcased at the EXCON, a mega trade fair which is a confluence of equipment manufacturers, customers, financiers and policy makers which provides a perfect platform for their launch. The new products come with Sany’s technologically advanced design, ease of operability and reliability and will soon be available all over India through their network.

expect the same or rather a phenomenal response this year. Since our product quality and supremacy is unbeatable in the market today, we foresee a record number of booking in this event and later as well.” He further added that, with Steep hike in Diesel prices, the demand for cheaper biofuel and base oil is rising. Biodiesel can replace fossil fuel as a “clean energy source”. Secondly, government of India notified that unblended Biodiesel shall attract additional surcharge of Rs 2/- Liter from 1st Oct 22. Keeping in view of above developments, Sany has worked with Different Engine manufacturers on biodiesel & Now Sany declares that their machines are capable of B5 Biodiesel. Customers can use Biodiesel by which they can reduce their cost of operation. Biofuels in India are of strategic importance as it augers well with the ongoing initiatives of the Government such as Make in India, Swachh Bharat

Speaking on the occasion Mr Deepak Garg, Managing Director of Sany and South Asia said, “We were eagerly waiting for this event to unfold since last two years. This edition is special as it coincides with 20th anniversary of our presence in India. To celebrate this occasion, we are launching 22 new products. We are grateful for the trust our customers have shown in us over the past 20 years which has resulted us in gaining the top position in most of the products that we offer.” Elucidating about Sany’s product launch, he further said, “We have launched several products in the previous editions of EXCON. The response has been quite reassuring, we CONSTRUCTION MIR ROR

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Abhiyan, Skill Development and offers great opportunity to integrate with the ambitious targets of doubling of Farmers Income, fuel Import Reduction, Employment Generation and Waste to Wealth Creation.

best companion crane in the segment with rotary drilling rigs for concreting application, to hoist or to install attachments.

Sany products have emerged as the game changer in the industry with features like technologically advanced design, fuel efficiency, superior performance, high reliability and advanced ergonomic features. With best in class equipment, ultramodern and global quality product range, great infrastructure, strong manpower, and dealership network, Sany has become a key player in infrastructure equipment industry and a leader in Earthmoving, Lifting, Foundation, Port, Concrete and Mining Product Segments.Looking forward at the significant investment in sectors like infrastructure, railways, roads, irrigation, energy, ports Sany plan to further enhance its product line into these segments as well.

The SCC600TB is Biodiesel compliant Telescopic Boom Crawler Crane laden with new age hydraulics, strong lifting capacities, intelligent safety systems and excellent reliability, the SANY SCC600TB is widely adaptable to all hoisting needs. It is your ideal companion for construction applications in limited area and usage on harsh terrain.

The new range of technologically superior products that were displayed at the expo become a cynosure of all eyes. Some key product names and few significant features are listed below:

1. STC200 CEV IV Truck Crane

The Biodiesel compliant STC200C is the new generation CEV Stage IV truck crane developed to meet taxi job requirements with long boom lengths, low maintenance costs, superior fuel efficiency and best in class Sany designed safety systems. It is well suited for all project site requirements in the country.

2. SCC2000A Crawler Crane

This Biodiesel compliant Crawler Crane SCC2000A is the largest crawler machine in all of Excon. It is designed to give the versatility of larger crawler cranes in the footprint of smaller machines. With high-speed winches and specially designed stable chassis, it is perfect for meeting the evolving application needs of the Indian projects.

3. SCC450A-6 Crawler Crane

Biodiesel compliant Crawler Crane SCC450A-6 is the

4. SCC600TB Crawler Crane

5. SRC400C CEV IV ready Rough Terrain Crane

SRC400C is a Biodiesel & CEV Stage IV (ready) compliant Rough Terrain Crane designed with Indian Applications and regulations in mind. Equipped with unique Dual-Engine-Modes for carrier and crane functions, namely Carrier Mode and SS Mode, the SRC400C intelligently adapts to requirements for giving best operating efficiency and savings.

6. SR65 Piling Rig

The SANY SR65 is positioned for the new-age industrial, civil and municipal construction across country. The special chassis, high drilling performance, brand new driving wheel, large travelling motor reducer and contemporary operator cabin on the SR65 come together to give the best verticality of finished boreholes.

7. SR125 Piling Rig

The SANY SR125 is an expert at foundation construction in residential constructions, building & factories construction etc. The large torque and high speed rotary drive of the SR125 facilitates efficient drilling and super-fast soil conveying, thus saving time over other machines deployed for similar jobs.

8. SH500 Diaphragm Wall Hydraulic Grab

The SANY SH500 Diaphragm Wall Hydraulic Grab is designed to give the best verticality and productivity in diaphragm wall constructions. The machine is suitable for all diaphragm wall construction applications in metro rails, building foundations, water retention walls etc.

9. SY225C-10HD GENe Series Excavator

The SY225 GENe is a Biodiesel compliant machine specially developed for the 22 ton premium segment in the Indian market; this is an Energy Efficient machine that is 8% more productive and 11% more fuel efficient as compared to other 22 ton class options available in the market.

10. SY260C-10HD GENe Series Excavator

This Biodiesel compliant 26 ton class new Generation Hydraulic excavator which is an Energy Efficient machine that is made for best-in class productivity with optimum fuel efficiency. It comes with performance proven 6 Cylinder CRDI Engine & Most advanced 10-series hydraulic technology. CONSTRUCTION MIR ROR

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11. SY240C-9HD GraMa Excavator

This is a24.4Ton Heavy Duty excavator is specially designed for Marble & Granite applications. Equipped with brand new features like “Ultra Heavy-Duty track chain, robust scoop bucket to handle Granite & Marble blocks, Power boost hydraulic system.

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12. SY390C-10HD GraMa Excavator

The 39Ton Heavy Duty excavator comes with brand new features like “Ultra Heavy-Duty track chain, robust scoop bucket to handle Granite & Marble blocks, Power boost hydraulic system, Long Drain service intervals.

13. SY870-10HD Mining Excavator with Ripper Arm

Poised to be the king of mining segment, this large excavator with 1st in segment arm integrated ripper attachment is designed to replace blasting in mining overburden removal. It is poised to meet the demands of new age mining customers in the Indian market.

14. SY580-10HD Mining Excavator

Introducing SANY Advanced technology 10 Series large class excavators in 55-65T category to provide an optimum solution to the customers of mining segment. This new product solution from Sany is designed for offering best-in class productivity, fuel efficiency & high reliability in more stringent mining conditions where these machines are going to utilize.

15. SY215-9LC Pile Breaker

It is India’s 1st Customized excavator with pile breaker attachment for pile breaker application featuring multiple highly efficient hydraulic cylinders which have chisel end at the cylinder rods that can break and uproot concrete pile structures. The combination of pile breaker attachment with Sany performance proven 21T Class excavator SY215C-9LC turn to be a perfect solution to the contractors who are involved in

large scale construction & infrastructure development works. This will be a game changer product in the construction segment by providing enhanced savings to it’s Customers.

16. SY215-9LC with drill attachment

The heavy-duty design Top Head Drive drill rig attached with a performance-proven SY215 excavator meets the requirements of customers in the most demanding applications like Coal mining, Limestone mining, Bauxite mining & Iron ore mining. This new solution from Sany would also be an optimum solution provider for the Customers who are involved in Construction works, Irrigation projects, Solar projects, etc.

17. STG170 C-10 CEV-IV Motor Grader

Biodiesel compliant SANY STG170C-10 CEV-IV Motor Grader, equipped with 173hp “Fuel Efficient, Powerful & Reliable Engine is accommodated with superior features like, quick response electronically gear shifting Transmission, Reliable drive line system, improved cabin aesthetics, integrally casted swing frame & 12ft Heavy duty Mouldboard.

18. SKT105S Mining Truck

The Biodiesel compliant all-new SANY SKT105S 70T Wide Body mining Truck, equipped with 530hp “Powerful & Reliable Proven Engine for enhanced productivity, proven automatic transmission, high performance hydraulic system, Reliable drive line system and many other features offers lowest cost per ton haulage in its class.

19. SCM1000C-8 Milling Machine

Loaded with a highly efficient & powerful 180 KW engine ensures more direct power transmission to the job area. SCM1000C-8 comes with proven Sany reliability. Equipped with the highest conveying height in the segment to be compatible with all dumpers the machine’s convenient and intelligent leveling system ensures perfection in milling up to 280mm depth.

20. SRSC45V Reach Stacker

Sany is launching New Generation Reach Stackers with its patented optimized weight Sany make Spreader, capable of handling 45 Tons ISO 20 Ft. to 40 Ft. shipping containers.

21. SCP320C1 Forklift

Sany is launching its highly efficient & reliable, heavy Duty Forklift capable of handling 32 Ton load with a range of attachments for various applications. It is also capable of handling ISO Containers and Large Tonnage Cargoes.

22. SMHW48 Material Handler

Sany is launching New Generation Material Handler Cranes of 48 Ton dead weight, designed to operate with high efficiency & wide working range. It comes with various attachments for handling a wide range of applications like fertilizers, iron ore, coal, grains & steel scraps etc. CM CONSTRUCTION MIR ROR

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Recycling asphalt waste is a solution to the material shortage problems

Managing and procuring materials in the construction industry is rapidly becoming a concern, due to material shortages and rising costs. For example, let’s talk about asphalt: how many miles of new roads are being built, how many new projects need to be financed, and how many roads are under maintenance? Suffice to say, the European’s road network has a total length of 86,992 miles (140.000km). Maintenance to repair potholes to prevent damaging vehicles is an enormous task. Building new roads and improving existing ones require plenty of materials. The tasks behind maintaining roads involve removing the old asphalt and laying down a new layer. Recycling old materials requires taking time to crush everything down to usable size. Now, the question is: how do you speed up this process? In Austria, an earthmoving and logistics company owns a stationary plant to produce gravel and sand. Meanwhile, in their recycling centre, they collect and recycle C&D waste and asphalt from their construction sites and use it as recycled aggregate. To get this done, they installed a BF80.3 crusher bucket on their excavator, replacing their stationary crusher for the practicality of a moving unit. Allowing the company to produce material of different output sizes independently and simplifying their maintenance also reduces costs and saves time. If you consider that asphalt can be recycled repeatedly and that RAP is suitable for areas with heavy traffic because it makes roads more durable. Then you can also understand this next company’s choice to use an MB-L160 crusher bucket on their Caterpillar 924G loader to process vast quantities of asphalt. If you

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were to run the asphalt slabs through a stationary crusher, it would jam the crusher and creates prolonged downtime. On the other hand, MB’s jaw crusher makes everything easier and simpler. Another major problem with road infrastructure is road maintenance. How much damage can cracks or potholes create? To vehicles and can affect safety itself. For this reason, to shorten maintenance times and reduce costs, a road works company installed an MB Crusher MB-L200 crusher bucket on its Manitou telehandler, recycled the crushed asphalt, and reused it for road maintenance. Recycling asphalt provides the company, municipalities, and those who manage roads with several benefits: recycling materials means reducing purchasing and disposal costs and less dependency on a stationary production plant. Moreover, recycling crushed asphalt is good for the environment as it reduces greenhouse emissions and limits the usage of non-renewable natural resources like gravel, sand and stones. Crushing materials with MB’s units is even easier than expected. As our Austrian customer reminds us, “A great advantage is that the crusher bucket is straightforward to transport […], especially with hard-to-reach construction sites, road work in the mountains, or remote locations – and therefore, its versatility allows you to do more than what you typically could do: therefore, increasing the value of our work, of our construction sites while respecting the environment.” Choosing the right path is often easier than you think. CM

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Hydro Bridge and Tunnelling projects made easy with MB Crusher

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A highly renowned hydro, bridge and tunnelling contractor from the Northern part of India found an ideal solution in BF90.3 to more competitively diversify his business. An esteemed customer of ours recently won a tender where they were required to undertake a bridge construction work in a very remote location in the Northern part of India. The project site was located in the hilly terrain where mobility of heavy equipment and trucks was difficult and also electricity connection hard to obtain and sustain. For their project, there was a significant requirement of 20mm down aggregates to prepare concrete and 40mm down to maintain the base strength. The concrete was used to make the bridge. With the site being in a remote area, transportation cost for aggregates were coming excessively high but also the availability of the aggregate material at their site was scarce as the trucks were not filled to their optimum level due to un-even hilly terrain. Moreover, it was very difficult to install a stationary crusher due to inadequate land and scarcity of electricity. Today, they have deployed a Hyundai R215

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excavator and they are crushing 20mm and 40mm down river bed material which is readily available at their project site, thus eliminating transportation cost. All this was possible by using a BF90.3 crusher bucket on their Hyundai R215 Excavator: with a single base machine and operator, they are running Crusher Bucket for approximately 10 hours per day, producing precise 20mm and 40mm down material as required for their project. This led to significant reduction in the operating expenses and improved their overall project timelines. Prior to securing this tender, they had deployed MB-R800 Drum Cutter in a tunnel making project in the neighbouring site and also bought a BF60.1 Crusher Bucket for their hydro project in another location. Being a very satisfied customer with the product and support, customer had once again entrusted MB Crusher for their project requirements. CM

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Escorts Construction Equipment unveils India’s first Hybrid Pick-n-Carry Crane and Mono Chassis Safe Crane at EXCON Aims at creating a platform for cranes and product variants for different tonnage Identifies infrastructure push as a new growth driver for construction equipment

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Escorts Construction Equipment (ECE), business segment the of Escorts Limited, today launched NXT13DC CNG, India’s first Hybrid Pick-n-Carry Crane, with dual Fuel (Diesel & CNG) and RC2522, India’s first Mono Chassis Safe Crane with 25T lift capacity at the EXCON in Bengaluru.

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First in the series of Green Products, the newly launched NXT13DC CNG Crane in the 13-ton class has a 49.5 HP BSIII engine compatible with CNG and a robust straight axle backend. Developed with indigenous R&D, aligned with Make in India initiative, NXT13DC CNG Crane has a truck-like look and turning radius of just 6.3m along with standard features. Powered with Hybrid Engine, the crane offers a low operating cost and rear deck utility for the movement of material and manpower from one site to another. It has 3 parts fully powered boom with a maximum height of 13m and 14x24 heavy-duty rear tyres that ensure the machine’s long life. Unparalleled in safety, the crane is equipped with front outriggers for stability and safety during erection or high height work. Aimed at changing the way of craning in India, the newly launched RC2522, Mono Chassis Safe Crane with 25T lift capacity is equipped with anti-toppling features that provide enhanced safety on site and innovative technology that makes it superior to conventional machines. The RC2522 crane offers the best-in-class durability, high capacity, stability, and versatility of operations. Powered with 110 www.constructionmirror.com

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HP Kirlosker Engine, the crane has automatic transmission and low turning radius of just 6.6m. Its ergonomically designed cabin offers best comfort for 2 persons and the front wheel drive provides high traction in rough terrain. Styled with a global look, the crane can be used as a Telehandler with a maximum capacity of 8T. It comes with a man carrying basket and a foldable fly jib. The boom and chassis of this crane is made from high structural strength material for better endurance. Participating at EXCON in Bengaluru, Escorts also showcased its robust product portfolio in material handling, soil compaction and earth moving equipment across its Yellow Line and White Line series. The Yellow Line series is designed for all standard applications and appeals to wide customer base in Indian market. White Line series is targeted to address the higher performance demands of fleet owners and corporate customers. The product line-up in cranes is comprising of newly introduced F15 Fighter equipped with 75 HP VECV engine, New added Pick & Carry Crane Hydra 18 in 18-ton class, another new introduction in Pick & Carry Safe segment F35 crane in 35T class. In Backhoe segment, launch of new Backhoe Loader JUNGLI HT with reliable turbocharged high Torque Diesel engine and the trusted XT 1610 that offers high performance, has bigger buckets and best in class dig depth and dump height. In Road Machinery, Escorts is showcasing Whiteline Series Soil Compactor 5090 in 11 T class and Mini Roller 5030 and new launch of Motor Grader 585 in 10 Ton class. Sanjeev Bajaj - CE Escorts Construction Equipment

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Ltd., Ranjit G Manjarekar - VP & Head Asset Management, TATA Projects and Prakash Raj Panicker, Joint General Manager (Capex-Procurement), L&T Construction launched the products. Safety is the key plank along with productivity and operating efficiency on which all construction and material handling equipment from the Escorts are based on. ECE is looking at creating platform for cranes and suitable product variants within that for different tonnage segments. According to Sanjeev Bajaj, CE - Escorts Construction Equipment, “Our USP is that we provide ‘Right products for the right customers’ by offering solutions through products equipped with varied features, lower fuel consumption that offer more economical operating costs to the customers. The ongoing push for infrastructure projects is expected to continue to increase the demand for stable, safer, advanced tech equipment and more productive solutions in construction and material handling equipment industry space and we at Escorts are already headed in that direction to aptly equip ourselves to cater to the demands of our customers. We are already into backhoe loaders, compactors and cranes segments and are now expanding our range by adding motor grader to complement our compactor segment. We are also working towards making our products more digitalized. Escorts is a proud partner of the government in the projects ranging across airport upgradation, Bharat Mala, Bullet trains, ports & bridges” and industries like steel, cement, mining and irrigation etc. He further added, “Recognising the concerns of our customers around stability, safety, limitation in lifting capacities, reach, versatility and accessorization in the crane segment in general, we at Escorts intend to create a platform of cranes that will solve these issues and are not incremental to design changes”. ECE showcased the latest version of its existing products and new innovative equipment at EXCON. CM

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• The highly anticipated 770 NXe 49.5hp Loader Backhoe makes its debut alongside the 770 EX Plus and 851 FX CP variants. • The CX220C LC Excavator, 1107EX Compactor and 845C Motor Grader are also launched to the public. • CASE India showcases its product offering with an impressive display of 10 machines, its engine technologies, and aftersales solutions, making a statement about its strong market presence in India of over three decades.

Image 1: (L-R) - Mr. Satendra Tiwari, Plant Head (Pithampur), CASE Construction Equipment; Mr. Fabrizio Cepollina, Vice President CNH Industrial Construction Segment in Af rica, Middle East and Asia Pacif ic; Mr. Alok Jha, Director - Sales & Marketing, India & SAARC – CASE Construction Equipment; and Mr. Mateo Calo, Head Product Marketing, APAC and AMEA, CASE construction Equipment, CNH Industrial.

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CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, today celebrated its global legacy and heritage, spanning 180 years, at the 11th edition of International Construction Equipment and Construction Technology Trade Fair - CII EXCON 2021. The company launched an array of machines starting with the highly anticipated 770 NXe 49.5hp Loader Backhoe, together with the 770 EX Plus, 851 FX CP variant, 1107EX Soil Vibratory Compactor, CX220C LC-HD Excavator, and 845C Motor Grader. On the occasion Mr. Fabrizio Cepollina, Vice President CNH Industrial Construction Segment in Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific AME and APAC, CNH Industrial, said, “We are excited to be part of the biggest CE exhibition in South Asia, celebrating our 180 years of serving construction industries around the world and making a strong statement about future development with our new product launches. At CASE India, it has been our passion to deliver best quality for our customer in India as well as international customers. Our recently launched state-of-the-art Indian Technology Centre will significantly contribute towards developing smart, sustainable and technologically advanced equipment for India and export markets.” Mr. Satendra Tiwari, Plant Head - CASE Construction Equipment said, “We are aligned with government of

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India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Made in India’ campaigns and have worked extensively in increasing our focus on localizing our product range. Today, CASE India engineers, develops, and manufactures products for India and 30 other countries. Most of the equipment manufactured at our modern and technologically advanced manufacturing facility in Pithampur is 75% indigenous with locally sourced parts for fast pace large scale manufacturing. Our World Class Manufacturing plant produces a full range of world class Construction Equipment that will also include the newly launched machines, for a variety of markets.” On the launch, Mr. Alok Jha, Director-Sales & Marketing, India & SAARC – CASE Construction Equipment said, “We are elated to participate in the EXCON trade fair, which is taking place after a long period of global turmoil. Going forward we are optimistic that Construction Industry in India is entering a sustained demand phase. We are taking this momentum introducing next generation machines to our range of products that are designed, developed, and manufactured in India. We are confident that CASE with new and existing products have a solid potential to be a trusted supplier of construction equipment to the world.” CASE India displayed 10 models at the exhibition from its existing range of equipment, including a 952 EX and 450 DX Vibratory Compactors, and a 2050M Dozer. The brand also provided information about its offering of aftersales solutions and services. Representatives from the brand’s captive finance arm CNH Capital and other retail finance partners offering exciting finance offers for ease of purchase were on the stand to advise visitors. Additionally, CASE showcased the engine technologies that power its equipment in India and exports markets.

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770 NXe Loader Backhoe: The newly launched 770 NXe is a highly versatile Loader Backhoe from CASE that demonstrates a right balance between power and efficiency. The equipment features a cutting-edge Electro-Hydraulics variable displacement pump, coupled with the proven FPT S8000 49.5 hp engine that promises to deliver exceptional productivity in all applications without any compromise. The engine, designed and developed to offer higher productivity by CASE sister brand FPT Industrial, is known for its class leading torque delivery, which provides incomparable performance in tough loader applications with faster response time and high fuel efficiency. The engine new generation hydraulics with Variable displacement pump optimized hydraulic oil flow according to the load improves fuel consumption, resulting in significant savings. It also offers faster cycle time compared to a gear pump, thereby improving productivity on site. With the acclaimed CARRARO axle and transmission, the new 770 NXe is capable of handling loads up to 10 tons, ensuring better operations in any condition and reliability even in the toughest application. The machine offers three working modes – ECO, STANDARD and POWER. The ECO mode delivers best fuel efficiency with a working reach of up to 22% as compared to EX series and lower maintenance cost of up to 12%, as compared to its counterparts. The STANDARD mode gives a perfect balance of fuel efficiency and productivity. The POWER mode offers increased productivity. The machine is designed with the CASE DNA S-shaped boom that offers better reach on ground as well as on high body trucks, better transport height, and uninterrupted visibility. The Loader Backhoe’s a spacious cabin with ergonomically located controls provides a comfortable operator environment. The modern information cluster layout bristles with features such as the 12V power socket, electrical side shift lock, and Audio–visual alert system, keeping operator safety, comfort and convenience at the core. CASE India has prioritized customer ease optimizing the machine layout for maintenance operations and providing easy access to all the main components with its signature tilt-able front engine hood.

CX220C LC Crawler Excavator: Image 2: (L-R) Mr. Alok Jha, Director - Sales & Marketing, India & SAARC – CASE Construction Equipment; Mr. Satendra Tiwari, Plant Head (Pithampur), CASE Construction Equipment; Mr. Fabrizio Cepollina, Vice President CNH Industrial Construction Segment in Af rica, Middle East and Asia Pacif ic; Mr. Abhijit Gupta, Head of Product Development, CASE Construction India; and Puneet Vidyarthi, Head- marketing and business development- Case Construction - India & SAARC

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CASE CX220C LC Excavator is marking a new chapter in the brand’s journey in India with the start of Excavator manufacturing at the Pithampur plant. The machine is designed to handle tough applications and is powered by a proven FPT engine to ensure high productivity with low fuel consumption. The CX220C LC is highly suitable for stone quarry, road works, general construction and earthwork. The www.constructionmirror.com

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6-cylinder fuel-efficient FPT electronically controlled engine develops a gross power of 117 KW (157 hp) and peak torque of 622 Nm at 1800rpm. Additionally, the excavator comes with five energy saving controls & ECO. The CX220C LC Excavator comes with three available power modes as well as 10 auxiliary hydraulic settings. It offers an arm length of 1.9 m, 2.4 m and 2.9 m & 5.7 m boom length to cater to customer needs. Its 152kN Bucket & 132kN arm digging force ensures excellent productivity. Its 6.59 m dumping height ensures safe loading in a high body dumper. The CX220C LC-HD Excavator comes with a maximum travel speed of 5.6 km/hr and a swing speed of 11.5 rpm. The range of bucket sizes available are (0.94, 1.0, 1.1 cu.m) as per material density, application and customer requirements. The excavator is equipped with CASE India’s renowned Telematics system which provides real time updates related to the maintenance, tracking, utilization and security of the machine and sends real time alerts on fuel usage, battery, geo-fencing, engine etc. The machine has proved its reliability, efficiency and versatility working on job sites in India in various conditions.

770 EX Plus and 851 FX Plus Centre Pivot (CP) Loader Backhoes:

CASE India’s Loader Backhoes are renowned in the industry for their quality and performance. The recently unveiled 770EX Plus Loader Backhoe is powered by a native AL H4C4 engine known for its excellent reliability and durability. The high torque electronic engine is acknowledged for its proved transmission and low downtime and is backed by a modern hydraulics system that provides more output per litre. The machine is operated in two auto selection modes: ECO mode and One Touch Idle mode, which improves fuel efficiency up to 6%. Moreover, the machine stands out for its low maintenance cost due to its class leading engine technology. The versatile and highly dynamic 770EX Plus features a CEV Stage- IV , 74HP Engine ,new Variable Displacement Pump with optimum cycle time and high productivity. The highly versatile machine can be used with more than 25 attachments. The equipment comes with bucket options from 0.18 to 0.30 m3 along with high dump bucket of 4m and an extended hoe. The brand has also introduced the 851 FX CP model, known for its FPT engine technology that generates 97 hp and delivers a class leading 453Nm torque. The 4WD option mans the machine is ready to conquer any kind of terrains, especially uphill and dozing applications. Case provide 0.4 Cum bulk loading & 0.3 Cum Standard bucket. The advanced operator station is a spacious air conditioned cabin with near 360˚ visibility for higher

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productivity. It also offers an audio visual warning system with up to 25 warning signals along with electronic throttle knob, 12V power socket, and electrical side shift lock for ease of operation. The 851 FX CP offers standard lifting hook for material handling like pipe laying, towing etc. For better manoeuvrability and loader productivity, it comes with a 2-inch increase in swing frame height. It also provides bucket options from 0.18 to 0.30 m3, a new BDB loader bucket and 0.4 cum excavator bucket. 1107EX (PD) Soil Compactors: Leader in Vibratory Compactor, CASE offers a range of compactors for the domestic and global markets. The new Soil Compactor 1107EX features a standard drive and smooth drum for multi-purpose activities and standard compaction jobs. The 1107EX PD with pad foot drum and double drive is designed for compressing more cohesive materials. It also offers a 25 mm drum and turbocharger with pre-cleaner as a part of its clean and quality design. The machine is powered by an AL H4C4 engine with a choice of world-class components that ensures a high level of performance and reliability.

845 C Graders:

CASE Graders are among the best-in-class ranges in the brand’s line-up with a commitment of return on investment for longer duration. The new C-series Graders are powerful machines with the FPT 6.7L turbocharged BS (CEV) IV diesel engine, which is electronically controlled. The intelligent hydraulic system with a load sensor allows operators to regulate the moldboard from the cabin itself, resulting in increased productivity and operator comfort. The motor generates variable Horsepower at 220 rpm - 193HP /205 HP / 220 HP and is ideal for mining applications. CASE 845C Motor Grader is designed to provide comfortable operation from the ROPS/FOPS open cab. The cabin features an adjustable suspension vinyl seat and operator control for ease of accessibility and unobstructed visibility. It is also equipped with an electronic information centre that indicates Tachometer readings, Transmission modes (automatic/ manual), Engine cooling temperature, fuel level and consumption, Engine and Transmission diagnostics and other features. The Grader features a strong A-frame design that provides high strength with outstanding stability. Moreover, the cutting edge moldboard with 22mm thickness is ideal to operate on any suitable terrain. The machine offers an industry-leading flip-up rear hood for easy functioning of the ripper. The brand has made the machine effortlessly serviceable, so that maintaining it won’t be a burden for any customer. All CASE Graders are equipped with modern features making them a perfect solution for infrastructure and mining projects. They are known for high productivity in any operating environment. CM www.constructionmirror.com

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CASE India inaugurates Skill Development Center in Pithampur The initiative is aligned with Central Government’s Skill India Mission

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CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, inaugurated Skill Development Center to provide a good understanding and training on Loader Backhoe operation. The initiative contributes to the Central Government’s Skill India Mission by training 240 professionals each year. The 1200 sq. ft. facility comprises two classrooms dedicated to theory class and counselling. The center is located at Sonvai, Rau, Pithampur and was inaugurated in the presence of Mr. R K Bhawer, CGM, MPIDC, Ms. Lata Kinwani, Consultant to State Skill Development Corporation, Mr. Pradeep Madhukar, Principal Nodal ITI, Mr. Ram Kisan Solanki, Sarpanch, Sonvai, Mr. Abhijit Gupta, Head of Product Development, CASE Construction India, Mr. Satendra Tiwari – Plant Head, Mr. Puneet Vidyarthi – Head Marketing and Business Development, and other senior officials from CASE Construction India. On the occasion, Mr. Satendra Tiwari, Plant Head CASE Construction, India said, “We are pleased to announce the establishment of the center which is aimed at supporting and furthering people’s learning ambitions. We are not only dedicated to developing their abilities, but also keen on helping them seek employment and develop their soft skills for any future opportunities. We are sure that this Skill Development Center will add value for all our trainees.” The training center is open to accept entries from applicants in the age group of 18 to 35 years with a minimum education qualification of 8th standard. The individual must be a LMV commercial driving license

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holder. Training and accommodation will be provided free of charge. The trainees can be employed with CNH dealers/clients or other loader backhoe dealers/ construction sites. The employment of the trainees will depend upon the available placement opportunities within the district or state. The programme has already enrolled 30 trainees and will initiate its first batch soon. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Puneet Vidyathi, Head- Marketing and Business Development - CASE Construction, India & SAARC said, “CASE India is committed to empowering youth in the rural community through this initiative and providing vocational opportunities to the trainees. Through the Loader Backhoe Skill Development programme, we will help the trainees to find employment in the ecosystem through CASE dealer partners, vendors and suppliers or other possible opportunities in the industry within the district or state. We look forward to making a difference in the life of young individuals in the construction equipment and related industry, and hope to positively impact many families.” The training programme will be conducted for minimum mandated hours, as stipulated by the Infrastructure Equipment Sector Skill Council and as per common norms and notification issued by the Ministry of Skills and Entrepreneurship of the Government of India. The programme will be broadly divided into key categories - technical skills, product and process knowledge, health and safety, soft skills grooming, including interpersonal skills, personal management, work life sensitivity and life skills. The programme will also offer basic computer knowledge assessment and certification, periodic assessments as a post training course which will be conducted by CASE India’s experts and industry professionals. All trainees will be assessed and certified by Infrastructure Equipment Sector Skill Council Roles & Responsibilities. CASE offers a full range of construction equipment in the country and is a leader in Vibratory Compactor Segment. The company produces Made-in-India products from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh for domestic as well as export markets. CM www.constructionmirror.com

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BKT to unveil world-class, cutting-edge masterpieces for the mining sector at the 11th edition of EXCON The Off-highway tire major will exhibit world-class, cutting-edge masterpieces in the off-highway tire segment Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), an Indian multinational Group and a global player in the Off-Highway tire market, is participating in the 11th edition of EXCON 2022 being held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru. BKT is showcasing its finest tires for construction and earthmoving equipment namely the E4 EARTHMAX SR468 TL and L5 EARTHMAX SR53 TL. Along with the newly introduced rubber tracks for the compact track loaders. The star highlight of the event is the Giant EARTHMAX SR 468 TL, the latest addition to the EARTHMAX family. It is a 57” tire (40.00R57) equipped with an All Steel structure, providing greater casing resistance. A winning feature of the EARTHMAX SR 468 is the special tread design and the compound, created to limit heat generation and resistance to cuts. BKT

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EARTHMAX SR 468 is thus ready to confront the most challenging mining conditions. Another tire from the EARTHMAX family is on the display, the 45/65R45 EARTMAX SR 53 TL, an All Steel radial tire specially designed for ultra-large loaders, operating in severe rocky conditions. The classified deep L-5 tread consists of a cut-resistant compound. In addition, the tire is designed to offer extraordinary abrasion-resistant properties while in loading operation. Additionally, the newly introduced rubber tracks, which are designed for compact track loaders are showcased in the exhibition. BKT is the only tire company in India to produce rubber tracks for Agricultural and Industrial Machines, and recently started the production of rubber tracks for harvesting machines for paddy fields. CM

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JCB commits to Sustainability, introduces the Industry's first fully Electric Construction Equipment in India, also launches a Natural Gas Powered Genset.

India's leading manufacturer of Earthmoving and Construction equipment, JCB India today introduced the industry's first fully Electric Excavator, the JCB 19C-IE at Excon, Bengaluru. It also launched a 22 Ton Hydraulic Excavator on the NXT Platform that has been specially designed for Indian applications. Additionally, a 4 Ton Telescopic Hander, an Articulated Boom Lift AJ48 D and two new Mini Excavators for Smart Infrastructure, the 35Z HD and 37C HD were introduced. JCB's Natural Gas Genset, the G125 NG was also launched at Excon 2021. Speaking at Excon 2021 being held at Bengaluru, the CEO and Managing Director of JCB India, Deepak Shetty said, Innovation and Sustainability have always remained critical to our operations, and we continue to introduce products that significantly limit their impact on the environment. The JCB 19C-IE is the industry's first fully electric excavator in India and is integral to JCB's 'Road to Zero' initiative, a programme that we have been working on for the past few years. The machine has been tested extensively and has various built-in features that enhance safety and performance. With Zero Emissions and low noise, this new machine is ideal for Infrastructure development in Urban Areas and Indoor working" JCB 19C-1E is a zero-emission machine and has four lithium-ion batteries that power the machine for a full day on a single charge. With a significant focus on safety and productivity, JCB's 2GO system safely isolates all controls as a secondary safety system. It's auto-idle and auto kick-up redistribute power to preserve battery life. The machine has been introduced after rigorous testing and validation.

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In addition to the JCB 19C-1E Electric Mini Excavator, JCB also launched two more Mini Excavators, the 35Z HD and the 37C HD. Both machines come with heavy-duty structures and have easy manoeuvrability due to their compact size. The 5 Ton Mini Excavator range which comprises of the 50Z and the 55Z which were also on display. These machines are designed for higher adaptability to work in confined areas, with high-strength heavy-duty booms and excellent operator comfort features like full suspension seat, smooth joystick operations and electronic engine speed control with mode selection. With sustainability being a key attribute at JCB, the company also launched its first Natural Gas Genset, the G125 NG - 125KVA Genset powered by Natural Gas. Along with the Genset having best in class aesthetics, it is also designed to work in extreme environments. This Natural Gas Genset has a compact size and reduces CO2 emissions significantly. The carbon footprint is lesser by up to 6 tonnes per annum. He further added, "Infrastructure development and Commercial activities today operate round the clock, due to which the requirement of Generators is also expected to remain strong. We have once again taken the bold step of launching a Natural Gas-powered Genset that significantly reduces emissions. This range will be manufactured in India and in addition to catering to the domestic market, will also be exported around the world" While the G125 NG, Natural Gas Genset was launched, the company also displayed the G100QI and the G200QI Gensets. Both these Gensets have single-window product support and come with a proven engine and www.constructionmirror.com

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the 14.5T, 21.5T, 22T and 38T models with heavy-duty tracks and robust structures. Displayed at the stand was the JCB 315LC HD high-performance machine with a powerful 221HP engine and heavy-duty Deep section boom and arm with cast pivots for durability. Also on display was the JCB 385LC QM which comes with a 284HP engine and new heavy-duty Boom & Arm, offering excellent performance in Block handling for Marble and Granite applications. JCB 385LC also offers the Xtra variant for bulk excavation. The company also introduced the NXT 225LC M tracked excavator with a simple mechanical fuel injection system. It comes fitted with a power boost feature, a heavy-duty bucket and eco hydraulics along with 'Intellicontrol' and has 10 different power modes giving high fuel efficiency. JCB also introduced three Wheeled Loading Shovels, the first being the 433-4 which comes with a JCB ecoMax 444 engine, ZF axles & transmission. It has an improved output of up to 8% and an enhanced fuel efficiency of up to 10%, this new machine is also lower on maintenance and comes with a 15% bigger cabin. The larger 437-4 is fitted with a JCB 448 eco max engine and ZF transmission. The new model is up to 10% more fuel-efficient as compared to the outgoing model and has a bigger Cabin for Operator comfort with lower maintenance costs. And the 455-4 has a Cummins engine and ZF axles & transmission. With an increased output of up to 5% in Power mode and a fuel efficiency improvement of up to 10%, this machine is designed to perform in the most arduous of applications. JCB also introduced the new VM 117 Soil compactor which is powered by a 55 kW JCB ecoMax 444 engine without the need for engine after-treatment. The machine is up to 10% more fuel-efficient as compared to the previous model. It has high productivity, reliability and operator comfort that make it a preferred choice for Compaction needs. With more Urban Infrastructure being created and for applications such as Solid Waste Management and Material handling JCB also had the JCB 155 Skid Steer on display. The machine has a Unique Monoboom design with a Side door for safe entry and exit. It has an enhanced 270° visibility and has the largest cabin by volume. Excon is South Asia's Largest Exhibition for Construction Equipment. The JCB Pavilion, the largest at the exhibition, also has its advanced Telematics technology called JCB Livelink to be experienced. The JCB range of machines come with this revolutionary technology that gives real-time updates on the service operations and the security of the machine. These connected machines give critical information on their productivity and operations. JCB Livelink immensely helps in fleet management gives the opportunity for continuous monitoring of the health of the machines and maximising the equipment uptime. CM

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are in the 100kVA and 200kVA class respectively. JCB India also launched the 4 Ton Telescopic Handler, the 540-70. With a maximum lift height of 7m, and a maximum lift capacity of up to 4 Tons it has a Q-fit mechanism for a quick change of attachments that make the machine multipurpose. With an airconditioned, 360° high visibility global design cabin and ROPS & FOPS, this new machine is well suited for all Material Handling requirements of customers. In addition, JCB India also launched the first product in its Boom range with a diesel-powered Articulative Boom Lift, the AJ48D. The machine is used to work at heights in a safe and productive manner. It has a maximum working height of 16.7m and a maximum outreach of 8.3m. Powered by a 36kW turbocharged diesel engine, the machine has four-wheel drive, oscillating axles and is controlled with a fully integrated electronic load management system. It has the industry's leading safety standards with features such as an anti-crush protection system, an auxiliary handrail and user-friendly controls with colour LCD display. Deepak Shetty added, "JCB machines have been supporting the building of Infrastructure in India for over four decades. These machines are used to build roads in urban and rural India, Schools, Hospitals and Airports among many other applications. An embodiment of the vison of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, our Made in India products are on par with the rest of the world and are used in over 110 countries. With operating costs becoming more critical than ever, our products are designed to consume lesser fuel and have lower maintenance costs, thereby improving the profitability for our customers. We have also integrated digital technology such as Telematics and Parts App into our products and services. Additionally, our network of over 60 dealers, 6,500 dealer service engineers and almost 700 outlets mean that our customers are never far away from professional product support" JCB India has the largest range of Backhoe Loaders in the industry which was on display at Excon. The range included the JCB 2DX a machine that is designed to work in compact areas and utility applications, the 3DX which is 12% lower in fuel consumption and 22% lower in maintenance costs. The machine has an eco-mode for lower fuel consumption and a standard mode for higher productivity. The 3DX plus, 3DX Xtra, 3DX super and the larger 4DX were also on display with several attachments to showcase the versatility of JCB Backhoe Loaders. The company has invested significantly in its Tracked Excavator range. It offers 10 different models in the 8T to 38T operating weight, all of which are designed for the Indian market focusing on reliability and durability. Powered by 'Intellicontrol', the NXT series in the 14 Ton to 22 Ton range stands for fuel efficiency, productivity and ease of use. The range comes with different power modes depending on the type of task. The Quarry master variants on the other hand are available in

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On World Environment Day, JK Tyre Reaffirms Their Dedication to Living Sustainably In Harmony with Nature

Indian tyre major, JK Tyre & Industries Limited continues its green trajectory by reaffirming their vision of preserving the environment for the future generations on World Environment Day 2022. Pioneering the efforts made towards sustainability in the tyre industry, JK Tyre has adopted a 5-pronged approach tackling carbon footprint, energy, renewable power, greenhouse gases and waste management to holistically maintain and preserve the ecosystem. The company has made substantial improvements in their plants to prioritize clean and green energy use. The target is to improve on these measures aiming to reduce thermal energy consumption while stepping upon the use of energy through renewable sources. With their continuous efforts through the years, JK Tyre has emerged as a global benchmark for the lowest raw water use per kg of tyre manufactured. The company is setting a new benchmark in water consumption by achieving the milestone of 1.73 litre/kg of finished product.

Understanding the significant role that corporates play in developing and implementing solutions to environmental challenges, JK Tyre emphasizes on the production of eco-friendly products with a focus on minimal waste generation by reusing and recycling waste. Bearing testimony to their environmental stewardship, the JK Tyre Chennai plant is the first tyre plant in India to be certified as a Zero Liquid Discharge Plant by British Standards Institution (BSI). BSI has examined the company’s Kankroli Tyre Plant in Rajasthan, Chennai Tyre Plant in Tamil Nadu, Vikrant Tyre Plant in Karnataka, Banmore Tyre Plant in Madhya Pradesh and Cavendish Industries Ltd. in Uttarakhand and concluded that all five plants are zero waste to landfill as no solid or liquid waste is disposed of in landfills. Mr. Anil Makkar, Manufacturing Director, JK Tyre & Industries, said "We at JK Tyre have always worked to reach the quality bar for all our industry-leading and best-in-class production procedures. As one of the first companies in the tyre industry to adopt sustainable practices we are on a transformational journey in which sustainability features prominently. While our individual consumption decisions certainly have an impact, it is the collective action that will lead to the dramatic environmental shift and we at JK Tyre are determined to lead this change through our continuous efforts and initiatives.” By balancing operations with the environment, being in harmony with nature, and increasing the quality of life for everybody, JK Tyre will continue to contribute to the development of a sustainable society. CM

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Mr. R.K Jain Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs Jindal Aluminium

Aluminium, which began to be commercially produced in 1886, is the second most widely used metal globally. The amount of Aluminium at our disposal makes it no surprise that the metal finds its use in so many varying aspects of our everyday life. Aluminium's universal appeal is its odourless, malleable, conductive, and corrosion-resistant qualities that make it an intrinsic metal. It is so vital to modern mobility, environmental sustainability and the economy that without it, many of the conveniences of today's world would merely not exist. Transportation, construction, consumer goods and packaging are sectors where the metal continues to make very practical items. Its lightweight and sturdy properties are qualities why Aluminium continues to be used vastly, even in intricate industrial uses. Aluminium today is not just the fastest growing metal but a versatile product whose positive efficiency, safety and durability are noteworthy. It helps the metal in catering to present-day requirements and complex engineering demands.

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further. Globally, data indicates that the auto and transport sector are spearheading the consumption pattern with 23% of aluminium consumption, construction at 22%, packaging at 13%, electrical at 12%, machinery and equipment at 8.5% each. Aluminium in consumer durables is 4.5%, with other segments amounting to 4%. The power sector is the biggest consumer of Aluminium at 48% used in India's vast electric distribution system. The transportation and automotive sectors are at 15%, building and construction at 13%, and consumer durables contribute to 7% of aluminium consumption in the country. As the world turns green, with EV manufacturing being one of the critical measures, economic growth led by Aluminium in this space is expected to increase rapidly. The future is bright for the use of Aluminium, with the Make in India initiative offering the most significant potential opportunity for its consumption to grow manifold. It has set the ball rolling with several Government-backed mega-projects to see Aluminium being used as a critical component. These include creating smart cities, ensuring housing for all, the rural electrification mission, dedicated freight corridors, high-speed railway lines, etc. The often-asked question is, why is Aluminium so wanted? It is because Aluminium is uniquely www.constructionmirror.com

positioned to meet the needs and challenges of the 21st century. The downstream aluminium industry has created capacities and capabilities to provide engineered Aluminium products that meet the most detailed requirements of industries and are also a great fit in a circular economy. These are energy efficient and suited for extreme weather conditions. This lets it offer itself to different applications in almost every industry and finds a role in creating every other product in use today. Aluminium shares an intrinsic bond with the world we live in today. Its strength-to-weight ratio makes it particularly useful as a structural material weighing 65% less than steel. It leads the complexities of executing perfection in transportation, construction, consumer goods and packaging industries to a possibility. It may not be the strongest on its own, but Aluminium draws incomparable strength when alloyed with other metals. We find it being used in cars, trains, and airplanes because it allows the vehicle to withstand impact. Aluminium's feather-light weight enables it to travel at increasingly higher speeds without adding much drag. For the construction sector, its corrosionresistance qualities let Aluminium forego the need to apply any anti-corrosion coating, which is an added cost. But what makes this a developer's

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The consumer goods sector has seen Aluminium replace other materials like steel and plastic as it allows heat to dissipate at a much faster pace. New age gadgets and appliances like flat-screen TVs, smartphones and tablets have included Aluminium over time, and its applications in various consumer products have let the devices work for hours without overheating.

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The use of aluminium alloys has revolutionized the world, especially through green initiatives. While we would perhaps have lived similar lives without Aluminium, the world would have been less comforting. Less comforting concerning the use of a metal, whose applications and capabilities enriched by the downstream sector have added a host of modern conveniences to our lives. The world would not have achieved industrial development as quickly without Aluminium. CM

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delight is that building fenestrations with Aluminium are almost free of maintenance, and they have higher thermal efficiency and can be moulded into various desired shapes supporting modern design innovations. Some advanced countries are experimenting with photovoltaic devices and micro-wind turbines that can be integrated directly into the aluminium façade offering green buildings a new meaning.

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HCEI retains the 1st position in Excavator exports from India

Hyundai Construction Equipment India Pvt. Ltd. has been making in India, for India and the world, at its integrated manufacturing facility spread across 200 acres in Pune, Maharashtra. The company, since commencing operations in India in 2007, has invested heavily and is committed to building a sustainable, profitable business in one of the world's fastest-growing markets. Today, HCEI’s integrated state of the art manufacturing facility with a zero-tolerance quality control system at Chakan in Pune, produces award-winning range of products from 8 Ton excavator to 50 Ton Excavators with a manufacturing capacity of over 6000 units per annum. HCEI is committed to bringing products that Indian customers want and value, HCEI today offers products to meet diverse needs of its customers right from small tonnage excavators comprise of the R85A SMART, R130 SMART and R140LC-9, while in mid-range excavators comprise of 210 SMARTPLUS, 215L SMARTPLUS, 230LM SMARTPLUS, 245LR SMARTPLUS and to cater mining segment HCEI is producing R340L SMART, HX360L & HX380L. HCEI achieved a major milestone within a quick time frame by rolling out 10,000th excavator from its plant in April-15 and reached 20000 Excavator mark in another 3 years’ time. Today more than 25000 Excavators are successfully working in Indian market. HCEI also launched its Forklift business for India operations and operating with 30 exclusive dealerships for Forklift business. Hyundai Forklifts and Reach Trucks are designed with world class quality standards for

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superior performance, safety, durability and operator’s comfort under various working conditions. Hyundai Forklifts supply both pneumatic and cushion tires that provide high quality performance. Standard masts, two-and three-stage free lift masts, and a full range of optional masts are designed to use various attachments. HCEI remains committed to India as a centre of excellence for both the domestic market and exports. HCEI is exporting superior quality products to various SAARC, other Asian countries, Middle East & African countries while exploring other markets for export. HCEI retains the 1stposition in Excavator exports from India. HCEI continues to grow closer to customers with the continued expansion of its nationwide dealership network with 200+ touch points across country and growing further with ambition to provide services to customer in less than 2 Hrs. HCEI introduced many first in industry initiatives to support it’s customers. HCEI has introduced initiatives such as Customer First App, which allows customers to raise their service request and get the machine service done at their convenience. As an another industry first initiative HCEI has launched XL range of machines which are reconditioned machines under cutting edge technology of HCEI at the state of art XL rebuild centre at Chakan plant. Headquartered in Pune with six Regional Offices at Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur & Hyderabad the Sales, Service and Spares centres ensure customers are always a priority and live up to HCEI’s true spirit to “Become Preferred Choice of Customers. CM

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ELGi launches two high performance, energyefficient Portable air compressors Electric-powered PG 110E -13.5, and the diesel-powered PG 575 – 225 trolley mounted portable air compressors deliver reliability, low maintenance costs, high energy efficiency, and industry leading productivity for drilling operations

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industry service support are just some of the factors that have caused ELGi’s portable compressors to find extensive usage across various applications, including construction, blue metal quarries, coal mining, iron ore mining, granite mining, marble mining, sandstone mining, sandblasting, shotcrete, pigging, etc. for over four decades. ELGi, is a pioneer in cutting-edge compressed air technology with a presence across 120+ countries, offering a complete range of compressed air solutions from oil-lubricated and oil-free rotary screw compressors, oil-lubricated and oil-free reciprocating compressors, and centrifugal compressors to dryers, filters, and downstream accessories. With state-ofthe-art manufacturing units and a product portfolio of 400+ compressed air systems, ELGi redefines reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across 2+ million installations worldwide. CM

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Elgi Equipments (BSE: 522074 NSE: ELGIEQUIP), one of the world’s leading air-compressor manufacturers, today launched its high performance, energy-efficient, and reliable electric and diesel portable air compressors at EXCON 2022. The electric-powered PG 110E -13.5, and the diesel-powered PG 575 – 225 machines were launched at the ELGi outdoor stand OD 81 today. Also on display were the diesel-powered PG 500-185, PG 330-100, and the electric-powered PG 90E and PG 55E trolley mounted portable air compressors. Speaking at the launch, Rajesh Premchandran, Director, ISAAME (India, South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East), Elgi Equipments said, “We are happy to launch our new electric and diesel portable air compressors which will offer our customers low maintenance costs, high energy efficiency, and high productivity. According to recent industry reports, the infrastructure sector in India is estimated to grow at a CAGR of approximately 7% in the next five years. The Government plans to invest about INR 102 lakh crore in infrastructure projects by 2024-25. We are excited and well poised to address the opportunity. At ELGi, we continue to focus on understanding our customer’s stated needs, unstated wants and deliver the right compressed air solutions.” ELGi’s electric-powered portable air compressors are powered by IE3 motors integrated with proprietary η-V profile airends, delivering high productivity and reliability for drilling operations. These compressors also feature a reverse direction switch (RDS) and single-phase preventer for better safety. The highly efficient three-stage filtration system makes these portable compressors suitable for operations in dusty environments, delivering unmatched performance under the toughest site conditions. Increased operational life, low operating and maintenance costs, and best-in-

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Propel unveils six new equipment at EXCON Propel produces a diversified range of Crushing and Screening equipment for the construction and mining sectors. Started in the year 2009, Propel became the fastest growing construction equipment manufacturer in India in a short span of time. A passion for innovation and a strong focus on providing customers the quickest ROIs - highest production at lowest operating costs - are the reasons for our rapid growth. We have world class, vertically integrated manufacturing units that enable us to achieve impeccable process and quality control. We have a base of more than 1500 customers and a product portfolio of 350 plus equipment ranging in capacity from 75 TPH to 1000 TPH (Tons per hour). We offer stationary, semi-mobile and mobile crushing and screening equipment and a comprehensive range of washing systems. We have plant installations in 14 plus countries and a swiftly expanding dealer and service network across the globe. Propel has recently launched Concrete Batching Equipment. The Pro Series of batching plant are available with either Twin Shaft or Planetary Mixers offering excellent mixing and high output.

Live Demo of Electric Dumper Truck

Propel is set to launch an Electric Dumper Truck soon. We have arranged for a live demo of the truck in nearby mines for customers .The product of extensive R&D this truck is especially designed for use in the tough terrain of Indian mines with haulage capacity of 45tons. In addition to being sustainable and energy efficient this truck will provide customers maximum uptime, lowest ownership cost and excellent driving comfort.

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Propel is launching six new equipment at EXCON • TRACK MOUNETED SCALPER (PSS 1550) - designed for high output and extremely accurate classification of end product. • TRACK MOUNTED ENDURER (QM 250S) - designed for maximum throughput and excellent product shape in a wide range of crushing applications. • PROFAST JAW (PRFMJ 811 V2) – designed with excellent process flexibility, ideal for producing high-quality aggregates and sand with multi-stage crushing and screening units and ensures trouble-free operations. • 350 TPH Cone Crusher (AVC350) - offers various benefits like lower installation costs, heavy duty design with optimized wear parts to keep operating costs down. • Integrated Washing System (AVIW100) - offers extremely accurate classification, high output and is also environmentally friendly. • Propel Asphalt Paver (PMP500) - designed for more flexibility, higher efficiency and lower operating cost, Propel pavers will set new benchmarks in the industry. All these equipment are designed based on customer surveys and our in house analysis on evolving market needs.

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EXCON 2022 is the first major CE Exhibition after the pandemic and the entire Propel team is very excited to use this platform to showcase our new launches and innovations. Propel is displaying more than 20 products at EXCON this year - Jaw Crusher, Cone Crusher, Washing Systems, Track Equipment, Concrete Batching Plant, Asphalt Paving Machine and much more. We want customers to have first-hand experience of the superior build quality and technology of our machines. Oriental Plants and Equipment Pvt Limited (OPEL) a sister concern of Propel is displaying its range of innovative products - Modular Conveyors, Rollers and Brackets, Head and Tail Pulleys, Mixers, Motorised Pulleys, Vibro Motors, Geared Motors and Magnetic Separators.

Propel IoT Pavilion

IoT, Big Data and AI are revolutionizing every industry and Propel R&D has focussed on the best use of these technologies in our equipment. Our

IoT architecture is driven by three goals- reducing process variability, increasing productivity and improving plant uptime. We use a data driven proactive method to help analyze the condition of our plant and predict problems before they occur. This helps us prevent sudden outages, machine trips etc., and reduces maintenance costs and manpower required.

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We will have a live demo of a control panel which sends alerts/warnings if specific parameters are breached. We will showcase our Auto SMS/ e Mail facility which sends SMS/e Mail to customers' phones to warn of impending problems. Also on display will be our plant automation SCADA, one that can be retrofitted on existing plants and one for new plants. We will also showcase our Auto feed and Auto CSS systems. Motorised Pulley – Propel motorised pulleys offer many advantages like ease of maintenance and lower running costs. CM

CBRE strengthens India foothold, starts operations in Jaipur CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd, India’s leading real estate consulting firm, today announced commencing of operations in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The new workspace will serve as the dedicated touchpoint for the growing base of clientele across northern India. With presence in over 80 cities, the new workspace will be the company’s 11th office in India, extending its next-generation offerings to the ever-expanding client base across Office, Retail, Residential, Industrial & Logistics, Data Centers, Healthcare & Education, Life Sciences, Hotels, Government, and Alternate Investments along with others. Focusing on the local market, the company’s marquee initiatives include offering integrated services - under a single operating model, such as facilities, transaction and project management, property management, investment management, appraisal and valuation, property leasing, strategic consulting, property sales, mortgage services and development services. With client-centricity at the core of CBRE’s business priorities, the expansion will further enable the company to facilitate the efficient transition, maximize revenue opportunities, and lower operating costs, while maintaining high service levels and providing accurate, timely property accounting, and reporting for its clients.

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“CBRE has always prioritized delivering unparalleled services. Our expanded footprint in the city of Jaipur is yet another step toward reinforcing our commitment towards our clients. The new workplace will also give us access to world-class talent that the city has to offer.” Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, Southeast Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE The new workplace will also offer valuation & advisory services for real estate owners, developers, corporates, investors, and lenders. CBRE’s Valuation and Advisory Team combines specialized expertise and exclusive tech. tools to generate industryleading insights that enable informed decisionmaking. CBRE is well placed to meet the diverse needs of its clients. These services also assist clients with risk mitigation solutions including project risk monitoring services, technical & approvals due diligence, cash flow projections, and other value-added solutions. With the expansion into the Jaipur market, the company aims to address the market’s need for credible and trustworthy valuers such as CBRE. CBRE aims to combine people, services, and knowledge to deliver innovative, customized, quality-oriented and cost-effective solutions to our clients. CM www.constructionmirror.com

Tata Motors commercial vehicles shine at EXCON 2022 Showcases top-of-the-line, high-performance trucks Exhibits three exclusive zones – Surface Tipper Zone, Mining and Quarry Zone, and Ready Mix Concrete Zone

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our comprehensive vehicle maintenance and fleet management solutions, backed by Tata Motors’ widest sales and service network across the country.“ The M&HCV range comes with the standard fitment of Fleet Edge – Tata Motors’ next-gen digital solution for optimal fleet management. Tata Motors also offers its flagship initiative, Sampoorna Seva, a bouquet of service offerings including Fleet Management Solutions, On-site support, Breakdown Assistance, Insurance and Accidental Repair, Extended Warranty and other add-on services for vehicle maintenance and lifecycle management. Tata Motors exhibits the following vehicles, developed for varied applications: Surface Tippers zone Mining and Quarry Zone Ready Mix Concrete Zone Engineered for faster turnaround, lower total cost of ownership, higher comfort and safety for the driver • Signa 4825.TK • Signa 3525.TK • Prima 2825.K • Signa 5530.S Fully built vehicles for high performance, versatile and heavy-duty usage • Prima 3530.K • Prima 2830.K with ATD (Articulated Tail Door) Equipped with REPTO (Rear Engine Power Take Off) technology, reduces operating costs up to 11% • Prima 3530.K REPTO • Prima 2830.K REPTO • Signa 2825.K REPTO Tata Motors’ also showcases the Tata Yodha pick-up, built to seamlessly fit across multiple applications and the Tata Ace HT+, backed by the legacy Ace brand. CM

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Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, showcases its state-of-the-art high-performance trucks at South East Asia’s biggest construction equipment exhibition – EXCON 2022, under its ‘Striding towards nation building’ theme. Built for boosting productivity and profitability of fleetowners, the performance-packed product portfolio of Tata Motors features innovative mobility solutions across diverse operations. Nine high-performance M&HCVs (Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles) are displayed at the five-day exhibition. For over 76 years, Tata Motors has been at the forefront of building the nation, enabling growth in the logistics, construction, infrastructure and mining sector. Tata Motors has the widest product portfolio, which is built to ensure high productivity and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for the customers. The vehicles are developed with superior technology, which boosts performance while ensuring utmost safety, which are further strengthened by innovative value-added services through the vehicle lifecycle. The BS6 range of M&HCVs has more than 1.50 lakh happy customers and has covered over 200 million kilometres. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. V Seethapathi, Vice President, M&HCV Product Line, Tata Motors said, “We are delighted to showcase Tata Motors’ finest and widest commercial vehicle range at a prestigious event like EXCON 2022. With India being on a fast growth trajectory of construction and infrastructure sectors, Tata Motors strives to deliver tomorrow’s needs, today. As a mobility solutions provider, the vehicles deliver state-of-the-art technology, offering maximum uptime and higher profitability with optimal cost of ownership for fleet owners. EXCON 2022 also gives us a platform to present

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Design and estimation by Tekla Structures made sure that the stadium was completed on time despite the pandemic Cutting-edge software from global construction technology leader Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) helped complete the construction of a new 500-seater Indoor Sports Stadium in Lucknow, on time, despite the ongoing pandemic. The Indoor Stadium, in the campus of the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, will be inaugurated shortly. The stadium is designed to hold competitions for sports such as gymnastics, badminton, etc. Trimble’s flagship construction software, Tekla Structures was used by steel fabrication firm Zamil Steel to design and fabricate all steel structures for the stadium. Zamil Steel is a leader in pre-engineered buildings (PEBs) made

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of steel and was awarded the contract for design, delivery, supply and erection of the stadium’s main structure. The highly complex structure for IET Lucknow Indoor Sports Stadium is spread across 5,200 square meters. Further, the design for this structure required continuous coordination among the teams for fabrication erection and transportation during the first wave of the pandemic. Designers and fabricators also needed to collaborate closely to modify and update the structural members used in the design. Trimble’s Tekla Model Sharing software was used to enable the project executing team to collaborate seamlessly, while working remotely during the pandemic-induced lockdown.

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The most important element in the stadium’s construction was to design a steady structure with optimum steel consumption. The estimation of raw materials made at the beginning of the project helped the production team to arrange the material “just on time” when the job was released for fabrication. Also, keeping in mind the challenges that were expected during the erection process, the design team had to carefully choose the most appropriate connection system.

Rao, Director-Engineering, Zamil Steel India. “Efficient designs and constructibility are easily achievable with Tekla, which helps us meet our clients’ high expectations, ultimately increasing our productivity and profitability,” he added. A truss system was used to provide framing action for this structure where each truss was designed as a combination of several segments. Transportation of this truss in curved segments was in itself a big challenge. Each segment length was decided in such a way that maximum number of segments could be accommodated on each trailer. “Considering the shape of the structure, executing it in 2D AutoCAD was very challenging. Tekla Structures allowed us to do error free detailing of the unique curved structure with absolute ease,” added Mr. Rao of Zamil Steel India. “Besides, NC files generated in Tekla facilitated the project executing team to fabricate the curve members accurately, saving man hours on-site and during fabrication. Tekla also greatly enhanced the overall construction quality via tools such as 3D views and live schedules,” he added, recalling the project experience. CM

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“The IET Lucknow Indoor Stadium is a tremendous accomplishment in modern civil engineering and construction. We are glad to work with Zamil Steel as their technology partner for designing, detailing and fabrication of the stadium’s steel structure, which enabled them to deliver the project on time despite a raging pandemic. We believe Tekla structures to be the most accurate software for all steel structures as it allows collaboration, estimation of cost prehand and timely execution of processes,” said Paul Wallett, Regional Director, Trimble Solutions, India & Middle East. “Tekla Structures’ unique capabilities and error free delivery of projects is what makes it the most efficient and effective solution for pre-engineered buildings”

“We execute most of our projects on Tekla as it extensively supports jobs with revisions. Further, 2D drawings and 3D models created in Tekla are accurate and meet our clients’ needs perfectly, allowing us to build the most complex structures with relative ease, as we have seen with the IET Lucknow Indoor Stadium,” said Mr. Vasudev www.constructionmirror.com

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Anjali Pandey, Engines and Components Business Unit Leader, Cummins India receives the prestigious CII EXCON Committed Leader Award for her outstanding commitment to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Anjali Pandey, Engines and Components Business Unit Leader at Cummins India has been awarded the prestigious Committed Leader Award at CII EXCON 2022 in Bengaluru for her deep-rooted commitment and efforts to create a more Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive workplace. Diversity & Inclusion is one of Cummins' core values and the organization has an unwavering commitment to build a more dynamic workplace where all employees are inspired and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Cummins views Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as a competitive advantage and hence it’s a business imperative. Cummins India has taken active measures to increase its female representation over the past few years resulting in an increase in gender diversity ratio from 5 to 32% over the last two decades, which is a significant achievement for a manufacturing organization. Cummins drives various initiatives to provide equal opportunities to women, including Women in Technology, gender balance during recruitment, ensuring pay parity, gender neutral workstations, Cummins Women's Empowerment Network, flexible work arrangements, and awardwinning breastfeeding-friendly facilities for new mothers, all of which are strongly supported by leadership. Additionally, robust DE&I efforts within Cummins India's EBU (Engine Business Unit) and CBU (Components Business Unit) segments have

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resulted in reduction in women attrition from 13.8 percent in 2019 to 11 percent in 2021. Commenting on receiving the CII's Committed Leader Award, Ms. Anjali Pandey, Engine Business and Components Business Leader, Cummins India said, “Diversity & Inclusion is not just the right to thing to do; it is the right way of running the business by fully capitalizing on the value that diversity can bring. I believe that it is critical to our ability to innovate and win in the market. At Cummins, it is clearly a business imperative. We constantly encourage everyone to achieve their full potential by providing meaningful work opportunities and building inclusive and equitable teams to create better outcomes for our stakeholders. I am grateful to CII EXCON for honoring me with this distinguished award since it is a true reflection of our efforts of creating a workplace where our people “Win with the power of difference”. Cummins India Limited showcased its cutting-edge solutions for the construction equipment industry at CII Excon 2022. The exhibition also marked the commencement of 60 years of Cummins in India campaign aimed at celebrating the legacy of brand and living its brand promise of creating a more prosperous world for its stakeholders. The company has been a leading power solution provider in India, for more than 60 years, and for more than 100 years internationally. CM www.constructionmirror.com

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A Reminiscence of Excon 2022 - South Asia's Largest Construction Event T h e c o n st r u c t i o n a n d i n f ra st r u c t u re b u s i n e s s is extremely important to India's economy. The industry is essential to India's economic economy, and the government has made it a top priority to implement laws that would ensure the country's timely construction of world-class infrastructure. The infrastructure industry includes power, bridges, dams, highways, and urban infrastructure development. Construction industry conferences and events are one of the most popular draws for those involved in the business. Excon, South Asia's largest trade show, is one of these events. The 11th edition of Excon 2022 came to a successful conclusion, with a large n u m b e r o f ex h i b i to rs , attendees, and stakeholders attending. The event took place at the Bangalore International Exhibition

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Centre from May 17 to 21. (BIEC). In keeping with the industry's progress, the fair has developed to become one of the key global events for construction and equipment industry. One of the main aspects that drew notice this year was the alignment of its topic – "Building India for a New World - Competitiveness, Growth, Sustainability, and Technology." The concept of Atmanirbhar Bharat and various aspects of it were well expressed in Excon 2022. The Excon event had approximately 800 exhibitors from India and abroad, including Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The event was opened by Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Union Minister of State for Road Transport, Highways, and

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New products from a variety of equipment manufacturers were on display at the event. Apart from OEMs, Components manufacturers, Tyres, IT & Software, Lubricants, Attachments, and other, JCB, Volvo, Caterpillar, BEML, Kobelco, Puzzolana, Tata Hitachi, L & T, Schwing Stetter, Sany India, Ammann India, Case New Holland, Doosan, Mahindra, Terex, Wipro, Hyundai, Hailstone, Propel Industries, Manitowoc Crane and other brands have participated in the event. Conferences such as the Conference on the Components Industry 2nd Edition of Infrastructure Requirements for Armed Forces: Emerging Opportunities & Smart Technology, and the Conference on the Components Industry 2nd Edition of Infrastructure Requirements for Armed Forces: Emerging Opportunities & Smart Technology On different days of the event, the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Session, ICEMA Conference Session, Conference on AI, IOT & Automation in Construction Engineering Sector, Builders Association of India – Conference, Green Buildings & Built Environment – Transforming Urbanscapes Synergizing Development and Environment, Builders Association of India – Conference, Green Buildings & Built Environment – Transforming Urbanscapes Synergizing Development and Environment, Conference by Builders Association of India took place on different days of the event.

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• At EXCON, Sany, a prominent manufacturer, and supplier of construction machinery, exhibited cutting-edge products. Sany's presence at this huge event took on additional significance with the introduction of 22 new goods. All of the new equipment has been specifically built for use in India, taking into account the needs of Indian customers. This highlights the company's strong grasp of the Indian market and client sentiments, giving these goods a distinct advantage by increasing

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their profitability for users. • JK Tyre & Industries also debuted four new off-road tyres at EXCON 2022 in Bangalore. 45/65-45 58PR VEM 63 L5 TL; 14.00-24 GTL Champ 16 PR G3 TT; 12.00-24 Hard Rock Champion 20PR E4 TT; and 16.00-25 VEM 045 44PR E3 TT are among the new goods. In addition to being customised to offer improved stability, the new tyres have a longer tread life and wear and cut resistant tread compounds to ensure extended service life. • Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), an Indian multinational conglomerate and a global participant in the off-highway tyre business, also unveiled new items. The Giant EARTHMAX SR 468 TL, the newest member to the EARTHMAX family, was the event's major attraction. It's a 57-inch (40.00R57) tyre with an all-steel construction for increased casing resistance. The EARTHMAX SR 468's innovative tread design and compound, developed to decrease heat generation and cut resistance, are a standout feature. As a result, the BKT EARTHMAX SR 468 is prepared to face any challenge. The 45/65R45 EARTMAX SR 53 TL, an All Steel radial tyre specially built for ultra-large loaders operating in extreme rocky environments, was another EARTHMAX tyre on show. A cut-resistant substance is used in the classification of the deep L-5 tread. In addition, while loading, the tyre is designed to have exceptional abrasion-resistant qualities. • At the 11th edition of the International Construction Equipment and Construction Technology Trade Fair – CII EXCON 2021, CASE Construction Equipment, a trademark of CNH Industrial, unveiled its new product line. The 770 NXe 49.5hp Loader Backhoe, as well as the 770 EX Plus, 851 FX CP version, 1107EX Soil Vibratory Compactor, CX220C LC-HD Excavator, and 845C Motor Grader, were among the new equipment introduced by the firm. • At the EXCON 2022, Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group and India's top commercial vehicle manufacturer, showcased the 'CNG engine H series' (CII). The CNG engine H series (4 and 6 Cyl) is created for off highway / CEV clients, and this product will be the first of its kind in the CEV / mining and off highway market, based on strong leverage of Auto BSVI engine development. www.constructionmirror.com

Aside from these, a number of other manufacturers have shown off and unveiled new goods that will be used in the building industry. After being under lockdown for the past two years, brands were anxiously anticipating this event. The Excon 2022 has proven its worth among manufacturers and visitors this year, based on the number of people that attended the event.

Main Attractions of Excon 2022 The AI Pavilion The construction industry has dramatically increased its use of technologies (AI, IoT, Big Data, ML, Deep Learning, NLP, Cloud computing, and so on) to support initiatives like smart cities, urban air mobility, and climate change programmes, as well as to generate new revenue streams, improve internal operating efficiencies and performance, identify costly mistakes, lower costs, reduce injuries, increase margins, and improve training, logistics, and customer relations. The construction industry's demand for AI-based solutions and platforms is expanding due to the promise of AI solutions and services.

are one component of the campaign. The award was created to honour organisations in the Infrastructure sector who have made proactive initiatives to increase female participation in the workforce. The prize is intended for infrastructure-related businesses (Construction, Construction Equipment, Power, Airports, Ports, Highways and Tolls) There are four categories in the award. Organizations can apply for any or all of the categories. For all stakeholders, Excon provides a marketing and instructional platform. It was used as a knowledge platform by the government and senior bureaucrats for numerous ministries (such as PWDs and Civil Engineering Departments), private contractors, builders, road or infrastructure developers, smart city/ urban planning, and the Army Border Roads Organization, among others. Stakeholders will have the opportunity to see the latest technology, equipment, and machinery on exhibit, which will aid in the nation's infrastructure development. CM

Alternate Fuel Pavilion Commercial equipment manufacturers are considering using alternative fuels to power large and small equipment instead of diesel and other harmful fuels. As an alternative fuel, electricity, hydrogen, or any other ecologically friendly fuel can be employed. This year's EXCON will feature a pavilion demonstrating alternative fuel technology and educating users and others on how to use them in the future. Many manufacturers use EXCON as a venue to show off their wares and network with possible business partners. Women in Construction Award Special initiatives dubbed "Women Building India" were introduced during EXCON 2022. The Women Building India-Equal Opportunity Awards www.constructionmirror.com

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ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd. Pioneering lubrication innovation for over 150 years, ExxonMobil has been aiding customers around the world to lower costs, improve productivity and enhance vehicle and equipment efficiency. Prior to its merger with MobilTM, Exxon had developed businesses in every phase of the petroleum industry, from oil fields to service stations.

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What are the latest technology trends in the a leading global lubricant manufacturer. industry and how is Mobil adapting to market Since 1866, when Hiram Bond Everest founded dynamics?

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The infrastructure industry plays a critical role in propelling other industries and India’s overall development. This year brings great promise for the construction and infrastructure sector with the government’s focus on policies such as open FDI norms, large budget allocation to the infrastructure sector, smart cities mission and more. With India expected to become the world’s third-largest construction market by 2022, there is a greater focus on profitability and productivity in the sector through micro-efficiency. The evolving construction industry in India is also bringing significant focus on energy efficiency for economic development. In the coming years, especially, choosing superior lubrication solutions will aid the sector in reducing unnecessary breakdowns, cutting overhead costs and ushering in greater profitability. www.constructionmirror.com

The construction industry is today witnessing innovation in technology, construction robotics, and the use of advanced building materials. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic has created the need for newer methods of operations that adhere to worker safety and regulations. With more focus on durability, fuel efficiency, and dual function – the quality of lubricants has become of great importance. Lubricants should be regarded as an integral part of machine components to lower unwanted maintenance costs, significantly improve performance, and reduce human-machine interaction. Mobil’s network of highly experienced engineers works closely with customers and leading equipment builders to share unique insights into their latest innovations and lubrication requirements – setting a benchmark for developing advanced lubricant technologies that are dependable, durable and provide exceptional protection. Additionally, the construction industry is steadily integrating itself into the digital age and here, we at Mobil are working hard to integrate our solutions with current market dynamics. Digital technologies enable construction companies lead the race by improving quality, focussing on safety, reducing costs, and increasing profits. At Mobil, we have forefronted the journey towards a digitally connected industrial world with a range of virtual assistance services under the Mobil ServSM Lubricant Analysis (MSLA) program. This umbrella initiative combines several services, including a mobile-enabled oil analysis program, that together provide reports, analyses and solutions to guide industry professionals in making the most effective business decisions. It is designed to enhance efficiency and simplify processes. For instance, Mobil ServSM Real Time, a part of MSLA, is Mobil’s next-generation oil condition monitoring tool that enables instant, remote access to detailed oil diagnostics. It provides real-time data streams on oil health and alerts users as soon as issues are detected – allowing quick action that translates into significant cost savings.

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Vacuum Oil – a company of new petroleum-based lubricants and his patented vacuum distillation process – ExxonMobil has traversed many successes and challenges to today become among the world’s largest publicly traded companies. Pioneering lubrication innovation for over 150 years, ExxonMobil has been aiding customers around the world to lower costs, improve productivity and enhance vehicle and equipment efficiency. Prior to its merger with MobilTM, Exxon had developed businesses in every phase of the petroleum industry, from oil fields to service stations. The former Exxon company was founded in 1882 as part of the Standard Oil trust, which, in 1899, became the holding entity for all companies previously grouped in the trust. With an emphasis on the three ‘Rs’ of ‘Right Oil, Right Place and Right Time’ – Mobil has adhered to strict quality standards, not budging even in the face of stiff competition from cheaper products. Our premium quality solutions have not only kept pace with machine innovation but additionally enabled it. For instance, in 1901, we developed the groundbreaking Mobil DTE TM Oil Named Series oil to handle special demands of a new engine from Rudolf Diesel. With years of revisions in formulae to adapt to new circumstances, this DTE series continues to spearhead our hydraulic oils for diesel engines and has emerged as the chosen lubricant for industries and manufacturers.

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of lubrication solutions for the construction sector. For instance, the Mobil Delvac TM MX 15W-40, is an extra high-performance diesel engine oil that is providing excellent lubrication for today's diesel engines promoting extended engine life. This oil combines a blend of high-performance base stocks with a progressive additive system to provide superior control of oil thickening due to soot build-up and high temperatures as well as outstanding resistance to oxidation, corrosion, and high-temperature deposits. Similarly, the Mobil Delvac 1 TM ESP 5W-40 is an advanced synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil that helps extend engine life while providing long drain capability and potential fuel economy for modern and latest diesel engine technology operating in severe applications. This product is formulated to deliver exceptional performance in modern and older, heavy-duty engines, including those with emission control systems. Additionally, the Mobil DTE TM 20 Ultra series, our heritage line of high-performance anti-wear hydraulic oils come with extended oil life capabilities and have demonstrated up to 2 times longer oil drain intervals versus similar competitive oils (*). Also, in greases, the Mobilgrease XHP TM 460 Series has been designed to outperform conventional

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products by applying high-performance proprietary lithium complex technology. They are formulated to provide excellent high-temperature performance with excellent adhesion, structural stability and resistance to water contamination. These are a few among our many diverse options for India’s growing construction industry. (*) with a viscosity index around 100 and a zinc-based anti-wear system - meeting at least ISO 11158 (L-HM) and/or DIN 51524-2 (HLP type) requirements. *For more details, please visit mobil.co.in/business (Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and references to “corporation”, “company”, “ExxonMobil”, “EM”, and other similar terms are used for convenience and may refer to one or more specific affiliates or affiliate groups.) CM

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Balkrishna Industries Limited BKT is a global player in the Off-Highway tire industry headquartered in Mumbai with five tire production sites in India and three Business Units in Canada, Europe and North America. BKT has always been at the forefront when it comes to sustainable tire manufacturing, and the numerous awards received speak volumes. BKT takes care of its people, their well-being, and the environment they live in. 50% of the production plants’ electricity needs in North India have been met by green energy generated in our own wind park since 2004. On our largest production site in Bhuj, there is a plantation of 50,000 trees, two large water reservoirs, and a co-generation plant for self-efficiency.

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them this tag. Otherwise, export is currently a very big market for rubber tracks.

EXCON is an international event and a fantastic platform to connect with our customers. Here, customer means provision, OE, government, and infrastructure customers, or any kind of customer. We have got a chance to connect with them here very well. It’s a very excellent platform to launch a new product; a platform where you can showcase your product range or product basket. Whatever you want to do, you can do it in a very smooth manner. With regards to our association with EXCON, it goes way back to 2000 when I first came here as a visitor at Palace Grounds, and since then we have decided to join hands as an exhibitor, and later on, we have decided to become the sponsor. We are participating as a sponsor and we are participating as an exhibitor. The way EXCON has grown in the last 22 years, our association has also grown up with them very well. One more thing which I would like to add here is that EXCON is also attracting many young talents, which means students who come from engineering backgrounds or information technology backgrounds, and when they see this equipment and infrastructure, I am very sure many of them will think of making their career in the construction equipment industry. Excon is not confined only to construction; it is mining and material handling, so certainly a big team will join us in the future to make their career. In other words, EXCON is also a very important platform for providing job opportunities for young or upcoming talents.

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at EXCON?

BKT always launches their new products at EXCON. It is an ideal platform as we can see the footfall or visitors are coming. Last year, we introduced rubber tracks and construction equipment. We launched a campaign for agricultural equipment. BKT is the first Indian company that designed, developed, and introduced in the Indian market a few years ago, or may be some 13–14 years ago, the first one to introduce all steel radial OTR tyres. Following that, we made numerous firsts in India and for the rubber track, and it is a source of pride for every BKTian to say, "Yes, we are the first to introduce an energised rubber track to the Indian market." This is meant for the construction equipment called a skid steer loader. India is not a big market, so far. I don’t know. I am sure a few more machines will come to India where we will be able to give

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Everyone is gone for AI and IT. BKT is also a part of AI and IT, and I think in the future, AI and IT will play a very big role in construction equipment also. Let it be manufacturing, R & D activities, sales, service, and communication, they will play a big role. They have already entered in a big way and will further expand.

Q. How many R&D centres do BKT have?

Our corporate centralized R&D centre is in Mumbai. Otherwise each and every plant or tire unit is having their own R&D. We do make our own molds at Dombivli.

Q. How has BKT’s journey been through the pandemic and challenges?

The biggest challenge was manpower. So, our management defined their own strategy and they took good care during the pandemic period to retain the manpower. By enlarging that policy or that strategy, we could retain them in a very large well and we could retain them in a very large manner.

. How your company is supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat?

In the product which BKT is making in India right now, no other specific manufacturer is making the same right now, and in such a case, we are equally part of Atmanirbhar bharat. So, we have these machines in India and if anyone wants to buy these machines, they can easily get them from us. Tomorrow we can export it all over the world. Yes, we are connected to both.

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. Is there any new product launch, what are its key features, and its name?

Q. How is BKT participating in CSR activities?

We are associated with many sectors like hospitals, girls' education, and Akshay Patra to a large extent.

Q. What are your plans for 2022 or upcoming

years?

With regards to development, every year we develop around 160+ new sizes year on year and we are going to continue it. Not only in construction or in mining, but also anywhere the tyre word is there, our development activities will be there and with regards to the launching of those products that will be done on platforms like EXCON & IME. CM 61

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Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Pvt. Ltd.

At Tata Hitachi, we prioritize our outreach to customers through a strong distribution network that aids in the servicing and selling of products. Our vast network includes a marketing head office, regional offices, branch offices and dealerships spread across the length and breadth of the country. Our dealers are our extended arms – our face to our customers.

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Q. What have been your two days of experience

at EXCON?

. Is there any new product launch and what are its key features?

We are indeed taking this opportunity to showcase our latest offerings in terms products, services and technology. We have displayed our range of Compact, Infra and Mining Equipment, Parts, Service & Attachment solutions. Our flagship model EX200LC, has more than 25000 installations across the country, and is also the most successful running model in the Indian construction equipment industry. The first machine of the EX200LC we sold was in the early 90's, and today it is the number one choice of our valued customers. To strengthen this portfolio, we’ve launched the new variant called EX200 Super+. The maximum growth in the excavator segment that we are witnessing in India now is in the mini excavator range. We already have three models that we successfully sell. Now we’ve unveiled a 3-tonne excavator NX30, which is indigenously developed. While we are market leaders in Hydraulic excavator segment, we have also been working on expanding our portfolio of wheeled equipment. Our wheel loader portfolio has been further expanded with the addition of a 5 tonne pay load capacity wheel loader ZW225, which is also launched here at EXCON. Also on the display is our CNG powered SHINRAI PRO backhoe loader. Apart from equipment, we have exhibited our cutting-edge telematics solutions, ConSite and InSite. eDost, our newly developed digital platform designed for real-time connect with our customers and other stakeholders for all their needs, is also garnering a lot of interest from the visitors.

Q. How is Tata-Hitachi participating in CSR activities?

We have accorded special focus towards undertaking various social initiatives with the objective of addressing challenges faced by society and the environment. Our commitment is to improve the quality of life of the communities located in and around the areas of our operations. Our outcomeoriented CSR initiatives are categorized under four broad heads, namely, Skill Development, Education & Literacy, Rural Development and Healthcare.

. Is there any message you want to convey to your customers?

Technical collaboration between Tata and Hitachi started in the year 1984. In another couple of years, this relationship will be 40 years old. All of this is possible because we always anticipate the changing preferences of our customers and exceed their expectations. As we celebrate 60 years of our existence in India, we take this opportunity to thank our esteemed customers for according market leadership position to brand TATA HITACHI. CM

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This is the 11th edition of EXCON. Normally, it is held in the month of December, this edition however got rescheduled to May. For the last couple of years, this industry has been going through multiple challenges including the pandemic. So, we were looking for a platform to showcase our innovative line-up of products and to connect with all stake holders. We’ve had enthusiastic participation from all the Equipment manufacturers, financers, component suppliers, vendors, dealer partners, and most importantly, the customers. The entire industry needs some fresh energy, and EXCON has provided that and we already feel revitalised.

comeback would be stronger than the setback’ has been our philosophy in terms of gearing ourselves for the post pandemic phase. We have extensively worked over the last two years in terms of increasing our footprint by on-boarding new dealerships, adding touch points, training our manpower and introducing new products. EXCON should prove to be a game changer in the immediate future, and we are ready both in terms of product and network.

Q. How is Tata-Hitachi celebrating 60 years of Atmanirbharta, Journey, and Pandemic & Challenges?

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Director AMMANN India Private Limited Many of my colleagues had collaborated with me & worked hard with Ministry of roads and highways, State PWDs, leading technical institutions and Consultants in introducing new innovative technology in India, and that's our goal, says Sunil Sapru Director Sales & Marketing. Working with NHAI with all projects including special accelerated road development projects, NRRDA too have helped in its implementation and have been quite open to bring in new technology, says Sunil Sapru. By knowing about him & his contribution of over 37 years’ experience in this industry and continuing the tremendous conversation with Mr. Sunil Sapru, Director, AMMANN India Private Limited, we’ve got to know more about AMMANN and their work towards the construction and infrastructure industry very closely.

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Q. What is your experience at EXCON?

This was supposed to happen in Nov’21, but due to the pandemic it got shifted. The weather played a little bit of spoil sport, however, we managed to take up this challenge by adding some precautionary measures to keep our venue in perfect shape thereby ensuring the safety and satisfied visit of our customers, operational staff and other visitors. Further we ensured that all products displayed did not get affected with high wind velocity and heavy rains. Further after a gap of over 2 years it was a perfect platform for face to face interaction and exchange of ideas and views about current and upcoming projects in detail.

Q. Is there any new product launch and what

are its key features?

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the pandemic and the challenges it has faced?

Yes, challenges have been many, since last almost two years right from the onset of the pandemic. We have challenges at various sites where accessibility for servicing the product was not up to the mark or as desired, but with the technology that we’ve brought in India, has helped us a lot. In short, the remote-control access to the product helped us to access to Ammann products and we were able to give them (customers) the services. We are continuously trying to see how we can give better services to our customers, even in pandemic we were trying to think out of box to cater to the needs of the customers and ensuring safety of our staff, which was very challenging as they were directly involved in delivering the services. I can proudly say that the work at all the sites did not get hampered much and every time we tried to convert our better to the best. In some of the sites we could see a dip in the project progress because of lot of the labour migration & scarcity of manpower, nevertheless, whichever sites we were handling, we were able to manage them even in these adverse conditions.

Q. How is your company supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat or any new idea AMMANN is working on?

We’ve been continuously working on bringing best practices both in products & services – a part of Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Relook at our offerings, new technology that we have displayed aptly confirms our commitment to our Prime Minister’s ideology, & we proudly announce that products displayed in EXCON are Made in India and we are further working towards localising European technology by Indigenisation, which is a continuous process, thereby making our products more competitive and cost effective. Thus providing a better solution to modernising Indian Infrastructure especially roads which is great sign of economic development.

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Ammann has worked tirelessly over the years to bring many new innovations to India. We have set a technology park within the EXCON exhibition area where we are exhibiting new technologies like waste plastic addition in batch mix as well as continuous plants, SMA (stone matrix asphalt), RAP (high recycling plants), Warm Mix, Cold mix, liquid additives, different burners working on LDO/FO moving on to LSHS and Gas (CNG/PNG and LPG), coal, wood fire and so on. All these innovations would help in bringing a better eco-friendly environment. Ammann India is in line with the Government initiative of adopting new technology for road construction like introduction of perpetual pavement, which is different as compared to the other standard conventional pavement. Besides this we’ve launched concrete plant in India as well, with a flexible capacity ranging from 30 cbm to 140 cbm. Ammann ValueTec 180 TPH asphalt batch mix plant displayed in EXCON has been pivotal in meeting demands for State highways as well as Super Expressway projects. This is the modern plant, and it carries all the innovation that is required for the road construction industry. The plant control room is on a microprocessor based system which works on real time thereby improves its production efficiency & covers all the facets including remote accessibility. The plant is operational on all fuels including gas and that’s one of the path breaking innovations that AMMANN has brought in India. AMMANN is a 150-year-old company with its core competence in plants and now offering other road construction equipment as well. Ammann India has set up two product ranges, AMMANN and Apollo products meeting all project segments like PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna), city roads, state highways, national highways, super expressways, port connectivity, and airports. With this I can say Ammann India offers one-stop solution to every road segment.

Q. How has AMMANN’s journey been through

Q. What are your plans for 2022 or upcoming

years?

AMMANN is trying to upskill the manpower. We have setup an AMMANN Academy where we train the operational team. We have different levels of training modules and also, we have setup an academy with a latest gadget with simulator where the people get hands on training on the system, whether it is a machine or a plant. AMMANN also signed a MOU with NHAI to upskill highway engineers. We are working very closely with CRRI & other state PWDs to get into modern techniques and developments both in materials like plastic addition, RAP with high recycling, SMA, CTSB, CTB, FDR & process like introduction of various fuel variants like LSHS, FO, Gas (CNG/PNG, LPG), Coal so that’s ongoing practice in Ammann Competence Centre thereby making Bharat Atamnribhar. CM

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Mr. V SenthilKumar Managing Director

Propel Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Crushing and screening processes are integral to the mining and construction industries. In both the sectors, the need for fast and efficient crushing and screening operations is vital and it makes a sea difference in terms of quality and productivity. This is the prime reason, customers nationwide bank on Propel Industries for innovative, technologically- sound and cost effective solutions.

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Q. What is PROPEL all about?

Propel produces a diversified range of Crushing and Screening equipment for the construction and mining sectors. Started in the year 2009, Propel became the fastest growing construction equipment manufacturer in India in a short span of time. Our equipment ranging in capacity from 75 TPH to 1000 TPH (tons per hour).We offer stationary, semi-mobile and mobile crushing and screening equipment and a comprehensive range of washing systems. Propel has recently launched Concrete Batching Equipment. The Pro Series of batching plant are available with either Twin Shaft or Planetary Mixers offering excellent mixing and high output. Propel is set to launch an Electric Dumper Truck soon. We have arranged for a live demo of the truck in nearby mines for customers .The product of extensive R&D this truck is especially designed for use in the tough terrain of Indian mines with haulage capacity of 45tons.

Propel is launching six new equipment at EXCON

• TRACK MOUNETED SCALPER (PSS 1550) designed for high output and extremely accurate classification of end product. • TRACK MOUNTED ENDURER (QM 250S) - designed for maximum throughput and excellent product shape in a wide range of crushing applications. • PROFAST JAW (PRFMJ 811 V2) – designed with excellent process flexibility, ideal for producing high-quality aggregates and sand with multistage crushing and screening units and ensures trouble-free operations. • 350 TPH Cone Crusher (AVC350) - offers various benefits like lower installation costs, heavy duty design with optimized wear parts to keep operating costs down. • Integrated Washing System (AVIW100) - offers extremely accurate classification, high output and is also environmentally friendly. • Propel Asphalt Paver (PMP500) - designed for more flexibility, higher efficiency and lower operating cost, Propel pavers will set new benchmarks in the industry. All these equipment are designed based on customer surveys and our in house analysis on evolving market needs.

Q. What's the foolfall you’ve got from EXCON-2021? Day one at EXCON was unpredictable as always, but we are glad that we had a decent footfall in spite of the heavy rainfall during the event; this will definitely affect the overall footfall.

Q. How is Propel supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat?

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Q. How many R&D centres are there in India?

Propel Industries houses a state-of-the-art facility to test soil and rock samples with strict adherence to the relevant National & International standards (IS/ BS). Serving the geotechnical, mining and excavation industries is the motto behind the venture.

. Due to COVID-19, several industries are now using new technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, etc. How is the construction and infrastructure industry using these technologies? Does it affect the industry or employment?

IoT, Big Data and AI are revolutionizing every industry and Propel R&D has focussed on the best use of these technologies in our equipment. Our IoT architecture is driven by three goals- reducing process variability, increasing productivity and improving plant uptime. We use a data driven proactive method to help analyze the condition of our plant and predict problems before they occur. This helps us prevent sudden outages, machine trips etc., and reduces maintenance costs and manpower required.

Q. What is your mission and vision for Propel?

To become a market leader in this industry with a passion for innovation and a strong focus on providing customers the quickest ROIs - highest production at lowest operating costs. Propel is known for its forwardthinking and advanced engineering technology. Propel has redefined itself to be the company that needs to be Always Ahead.

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. What products have been showcased by Propel in recent years?

designed and developed all the products in house, we have plant installations in 14 plus countries and a swiftly expanding dealer and service network across the globe.

Propel Industries houses a state-of-the-art facility to test soil and rock samples with strict adherence to the relevant national and international standards (IS/ BS). Serving the geotechnical, mining, and excavation industries is the motto behind the venture.

Q. How is Propel stepping towards CSR activities?

Through our CSR, Propel seek to find opportunities to organically engage with communities to work together for their all-round wellness. Rejecting top-down and one-size-fits-all solutions, we strive to solve problems by finding indigenous solutions that are based on local resources. We wish to conceive our projects through open dialogue with the respective individuals and communities. While education and the environment are our key focus areas, we seek to creatively design all our projects for the holistic development of the community.

. What message do you want to convey to your customers?

I think the future looks brightfor the construction industry in India. CM

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Mangesh Vaidya Chairman

SVENSKA Institute of Technology Svenska Institute of Technology is recognized as the only Institute dedicated to Skilling and Competency Development of Freshers in Diploma and Engineering graduates and ITI ‘s with over 500 students working for top Brands such as Volvo, Tata Hitachi, Sany, Komatsu, Sandvik, JCB Case, and many others throughout these years. The concept of Onsite ground support of full operations and maintenance of equipment was never before offered in the industry.

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Q. Kindly tell us the company’s background?

This company we started in 2007, In 2011 it got incorporated as a section 8 company that time it was section 25. So, it’s kind of NGO which is dedicated solely for the purpose of bridging the gap between what we have seen in academia and what is the industry that needs the kind of skilled and competency people so this institute is basically a skill and competency centre for building the talent in our available resources which are primarily low socio economy group of people to whom we are trying to build from a mechanical helper to the mechanics, technicians, and the operators. This also addressing a group of engineers which are diploma & degree qualified engineers. So, that they can become exceptionally good plant managers in future and that’s the whole concept of this institute.

vendors and customers?

The institute has developed with the 40 years plus experience of being a corporate person for 20 years and a dealer principle for Volvo for 20 years. During this 40 years of experience, I have been able to develop the courses which are job role courses, because otherwise education means either getting some degree or getting some qualification for a certain given prescribed formula, whereas the actual need in the industry is people who have practical experience on the subject matter, which is called skills. As a result, we designed the courses to address the needs of a mechanical helper, mechanic, technician, and engineer. So, each course is designed for that, and the new course which we are introducing now is with the simulation technique. We’ve invested in a simulator where we can have 8 different kinds of machines taught to become good operators, so that’s how the courses are developed and this is how the gap is bridged between academia from where the boys come, like ITI and diploma, and what the industry actually needs.

. How is your institute supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat?

Ever since I started this institute, this institute has given 500+ students to this industry, and I am extremely happy to say that SVENSKA Institute boys are working across the country and across the brand. So, when you try to make Atmanirbhar, that can only happen if we focus only on skill and competency development rather than fundamental education. And that’s what the institute is doing. We are making them skilful so that they become more employable.

Q. How has been your journey during the pandemic and after the lockdown?

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. What are the new technology your institute is adapting?

There was a technology which we brought in with the help of a Canadian company. There were many boys who came to us from basic learning and wanted to do advanced courses because they had a little more time on hand. They were forced to stay back at home and work a little. We brought in a concept of animation technique to learn the advanced techniques of hydraulic and electrical. We tied up with the Canadian company and gave those courses to the boys. We are changing with time by bringing more technology into the learning process.

Q. What Footfall you’ve got from last few days?

Until yesterday, we were a little concerned about what was going to happen because we are in Hall 4 and this is very far from the other halls. But yes, last day may be because of the weather, we had a big footfall here and believe me, this message has gone to most of the people, both OEM’s as well as customers and manufacturers. We are getting most of the enquiries from the manufacturers. They are manufacturing machines but they are forced to give service, and to give service, they all have a problem of manpower. We are looking forward to doing good business and one good thing I must say is that customers who visited this stall have actually signed up for a certain number of students they want from this institute.

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Q. How your institute is bridging the gap between

garden children, were forced to go through Zoom and online teaching. Obviously we adapted to the new system or new normal as I would like to say that gave us great learning, but one good thing that happened was that this institute never stopped during the pandemic. Our courses were going on, though the number was less and definitely that was a big challenge, but we did have a few batches rolled out between 20 and 21. So, both the years we did small-small batches but we did it online, and after doing it online, the most important part of this institute is practical knowledge. We put the boys for practical knowledge on the sites because all the sites were working but the offices were closed. So, we were able to tie up with certain good contractors or friends whom I have had for 40 years. We were able to put the boys for training on the practical sites. The pandemic did affect us in numbers, but it didn’t affect our teaching and learning.

. Is there any message you want to convey to your customer?

I think the single message that I can give to my customers is that if they want to become successful in their life, if they want to really break the money that they invested in machinery and the contracts that they took, they should focus on none other than human resources. CM

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Mr. Yogesh Sindwani Product Head

Escorts Construction Equipment

In a brief conversation with Yogesh Sindwani, Product Head, Escorts Ltd., we learned about the newly launched product, i.e., the backhoe loader. Let's see what's new in his bucket in terms of new features, an adaptation of new technology, and product responses... “In case of Backhoe Loader, Escorts is the first Indian company to design and develop product Indigenously. Our Product Development team has utilized extensive consumer insight and feedback to develop product which is built to withstand India’s rough terrain and heavy usage. Considering the needs to Indian market, Escorts already have model Digmax II in 2WD and 4WD variants. In this Excon, we have introduced 2 new models names as JUNGLI HT and XT1610 White Line.” Product Head, Yogesh Sindwani, Escorts Ltd. Said. JUNGLI HT machine comes wih 4WD option and with powerful Turbo Charged 74.5 HP High Torque diesel engine. To make it best suited for hard strata, machine is built with heavy duty structure, Rock buckets which are available with extra stiffeners which provide additional strength. JUNGLI HT offers best package of technical specifications and deliver maximum output at lowest cost of operation. With highest digging forces and faster excavation cycle in time, the Escorts backhoe loaders works 20 percent more per litre giving the best performance in all strata. Escorts BHL machine gives High Dump of 3 meters and Dig Depth of 4.8 meters which makes it versatile for different applications. “Adding to the product benefits, JUNGLI HT machine comes with next generation Variable Displacement Hydraulic Pump which makes the machine more productive and efficient.” Added Mr. Yogesh Sindwani.

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XT1610 White Line product comes with Escorts own turbo charged diesel engine in 2WD and 4WD options. Machine comes with new gen ergonomically designed cabin which offer best in class space. Keeping operator comfort in mind, XT1610 offers bucket type seat, tiltable steering, space for accommodating 2 helpers. Focusing on safety parameters, Cabin qualifies ROPS / FOPS norms and comes with standard safety system names as Equipment Monitoring System (EMS). It enables business owner or fleet manager control over the business by providing business information such as daily work reports, fuel level, and various warnings on a mobile phone through a normal SMS message and Voice messages in machine for operator. EMS informs the customer in advance about any upcoming failure on the machine. These messages can be accessed by customers from the comfort of their offices, cars, and homes. We have got extremely positive response on EMS from the customers in past also. For many customers, it has resulted in timely intervention of potential savings. For other customers, it has become an integral part of their business through which they can track their machine on a daily/hourly basis even when the machine is at remote location. Customer also has the option of tracking vis SMS and via website. “XT1610 offers superior productivity with reliable performance ensuring safety as prime factor” added Mr. Yogesh Sindwani. CM

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Mr. Nishant Tyagi Product Head

Escorts Construction Equipment

In a brief conversation with Nishant Tyagi, Product Head, Escorts Ltd., we learned about newly launched products, i.e., compactors and graders. Let's have a look at what's new in his bucket in terms of new features, an adaptation of new technology, and product responses... Escorts have a huge range of Soil and Tandem compactors from 3 tonne to 11 tonne category. We have launched Graders in EXCON with 130 HP/150HP/170HP category to capture the all industry segment of graders. We have launched Escorts 585 with Ashok Leyland engine in EXCON best in class in this segment, apart from that 150 HP and 170 HP graders are available with tandem axle with Cummins engine. We have also launched two products in compactor category in white line 5090 and HD 85 Plus in Yellow line a steel roller in tandem 9 tonne category, which is one of the best robust look and compact design in the industry. With very high kerb clearance (730mm) and a highest travelling speed (14km/ hr) in the industry. We have modified our design of 5090 and HD85 Plus to make it more user friendly with operator visibility of 360 degree. We have increased the fuel tank, water tank and Hydraulic oil tank capacity of machine to reduce the fatigue of operator and improve the productivity of machine. At the same time, we are giving machine with Tiltable steering and 38degree rotating operator seat for operator comfort. Escorts Ltd. Product Head Nishant Tyagi said. We have also launched a modified Mini compactor of white line 5030 in 3 tonne category with highest crab steering (96mm) with increased water tank capacity (200 ltr) our both machines are with fuel efficient ESCORTS engines. Apart from this Tandem category we have launched our 5511 in www.constructionmirror.com CONSTRUCTION MIR ROR

white line in 11 tonne category and well proven product of 5250 in yellow line with 10 tonne category showing his leadership in his segment. New Product Launch in Tandem category of 5090 in White line and HD85 Plus in Yellow line and 5030 in White line and EC -3664 in yellow line will also boost the industry. We are expecting tandem market will further improve in coming years as industry has moved from 40% to 55% in Tandem category in last 1 year, so demand will increase and we are ready with our two incarnation in this category. This way we will not only give better product to customers with right time penetration but also improve our market share in Tandem category. This is all about compactors as Tyagi said. Yes, we have ICS (Intelligent Compaction System), which is being used in Soil compactors we have already introduced ICS in our 5511 in white line soil compactor with the ICS system, we can provide customers with proper compaction clarity without a skilled operator, you just need to set the desired compaction parameter in ICS (with required Compaction, Density, Distance) and then you can plan the compaction in complete bed as per set parameter with same amplitude and frequency. There is no need to check the density again and again this way we will save time and improve productivity and operation can be managed with non-skilled operator. He added. CM

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Mr. R J Williams Cheif Managing Director

Hailstone Innovations Private Limited

In a remarkable and short conversation with Mr. R J Williams, Hailstone Innovations Pvt. Ltd., and knowing more about the insights of EXCON experience, footfall, product launch, adapting to new technology, plans, and conveying a message to their customers…

Experience

The last three days we tried to focus on improving the participation of the visitors, but then our experience was very amazing. We’ve got a lot of enquiries today and people are ready to buy the equipment because from now on, people won’t be able to do that. Now they’ve got several options to buy any equipment and solutions.

Footfall

This time we have seen a good footfall and crowd flow into our stall. Even-though the rain was a show stopper it didn't affect us much. Being a sponsor and with most launches in the Show we had a very good prospective customers visiting our stall.

Product launch We’ve got five new products in the launch area, and we introduced some remarkable products also. They have 2 stage crushing plants on a single chassis. They can put up a 2 stage plant and their wheel mounted plant on a single chassis.

About Hailstone

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sustain sustained growth for some time now thanks to an agile approach and global presence. We are constantly investing in our business, improving quality at every stage of the process, and implementing cutting-edge technology.

Our Mission & Vision

To be number one through effective transformations. We are on a value journey with our customers to build a sustainable world. We are highly committed and dedicated to the value-added production of their quality products from raw materials. This value multiplication creates a new product portfolio for customers whereby we venture to create a sustainable world.

CSR

We are dedicated to helping and nurturing the societies and communities in which we live. Our current focus is on assisting underprivileged students from marginalised tribal communities to achieve higher academic performance through the establishment and operation of rural education centres staffed and managed by tribal people themselves. In addition to improving students' academic performance, this provides employment opportunities within the tribal community, assisting them in achieving self-sufficiency and facilitating their transition to mainstream society. CM June 2022

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Mr. Jalaj Gupta CV Business Head

Mahindra Construction Equipment

In an exceptional and short conversation with Mr. Jalaj Gupta, CV Business Head, Mahindra Construction Equipment, and knowing more about the insights of Mahindra itself, footfall, product launch, and adapting to new technology…

About Mahindra

Mahindra Construction Equipment is a brand under the growing Global federation of companies. The Group has a strong global presence across 20 key industries including mobility, rural prosperity, IT, Financial services, clean energy, defense, hospitality, real estate and retail amongst many others. With “Rise” as its governing spirit and backed by its vast experience manufacturing top notch agriculture equipment and utility vehicles through the decades, have boldly ventured into the Construction Equipment manufacturing industry. Mahindra Construction Equipment in its pursuit of excellence to help the common man “Rise”, has come up with products that implement breakthrough technology in its machines. State-Of-The-Art technology and fully automatic robotic welding units are used to create superior products with an impeccable finish. Every single product goes through stringent and thorough quality check measures with implementation of Advanced NOVA-C before being rolled out.

Product Launch

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also displayed our backhoe range and other grading ranges. On the right hand side, we have displayed the truck and bus range, transit mixture, and two tippers, etc.

Footfall expectations

The excitement of the various vendors, competitors, and customers is very high. Even yesterday, which was the first day, there were many customers and our dealers, and one of the reasons is that this exhibition is now happening after 3 years of a pandemic opening up, so there's a lot of excitement that people have and they want to go and physically see the machines.

Technology

Yes, with every BS4 machine that we are selling, there is something called an iMAXX device that we give away along with the machines. An iMAXX device is essentially a telematics device, but it does work much beyond a telematics device. For example, if he/she is the owner and your machine is operating in Telangana, just by using their mobile or laptop, you will get to know if there’s a fuel threat which has happened to your machine, even if your machine has crossed a particular geofencing that it was supposed to operate in a particular area but it has gone outside of that particular area. It can also give you preventive alerts that your machine is not due for service. So, the basic aim of the iMAXX Telematics device is to improve the productivity of the particular machine, and from that perspective, it is one of the technologies we are focusing on. CM

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Mr. Manoj Kumar Managing Director

Armix Construction Machinery Pvt. Ltd.

In conversation with Mr. Manoj Kumar, Managing Director, Armix Construction Machinery Pvt. Ltd., about experience, footfall, product launch, adapting to new technology, and conveying a message to their customers… Starting with experiencing the big fat fair, Armix Construction Machinery Pvt. Ltd. Managing Director, Manoj Kumar said “The experience was pretty good and the footfall was very high. Apart from that, people are looking forward to it because in the last 2-3 years there have been no trade shows. Otherwise, the exhibition is going well. I think around 2000 people a day visited our stall in the first two days. We were expecting much lower, but in that way, footfall is good. The market is looking for something because due to the pandemic and the war situation, the market was a little bit down. But on the other hand, it is giving a positive response (an advantage to Indian manufacturers) and the projects have been delayed, and now everyone wants to complete them, whether they are related to smart city, infrastructure, or corridor projects.” Moving forward to product launch he added, “Our new self-loading mobile truck mixer will be available in two variants: 2 cbm and 4 cbm capacity. Designed with advanced features, it will also be affordable. We had done extensive market research and taken feedback from our customers to come up with the best solution for fast developing markets like India, the Middle East, and Africa. The mobile truck has a 4-wheel drive system integrated into a rigid chassis frame. Its drum, tyres, and automatic weighing scale system will give low fuel consumption and cycle time. Optional items include GPS, telematics, cooler, high pressure water cleaning system, and admixture system. We are now launching our plantery mixer (3000 litre capacity), followed CONSTRUCTION MIR ROR

by a mobile block machine, which will be ready in August. These are things like affordable solutions where we are going to work with dealers more. That will be generating and adding up value to related industries." On adapting new technology and talking about Armix, Kumar said, “In terms of technology, we collaborate with worldclass companies from Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy. All of them combined, we’ve done R & D during the pandemic time. Everyone was working from home. We utilised the time to come up with new R & D things, new product launches, and the latest technology (controlling systems so that we are able to offer 24*7 services), and even OEM components. We are using international products so that they can solve problems from anywhere because most of our products are going to the Middle East. Armix Construction Machinery Pvt Ltd, formerly known as Forest Press Machineries, is a company founded by a group of technocrats. For the Indian construction and concrete industries, we manufacture high-quality European technology machines. We want to bring global technology and quality to the Indian market.” “Armix is able to give the best services because we are using OEM international components and only in connectivity, so we are the most trustworthy in machine and service quality. Everyone can see this here at our stall, and I think we have one of the largest footfalls in the hall for trade shows,” he said. CM

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Mr. Anand Sundaresan Managing Director

AMMANN India Private Limited

In a remarkable and short conversation with Mr. Anand Sundaresan, Managing Director, AMMANN India Private Limited, and knowing more about the insights of EXCON experience, footfall, product launch, adapting to new technology, plans, and conveying a message to their customers…

Overview of EXCON

This exhibition should have happened in the month of November or December 2021, but because of the pandemic it got postponed. Now we are in May. So, for practically for the last two and a half years, due to pandemic, we were unable to get together or even be able to meet the customers freely. Therefore, we were all looking forward to this exhibition. In fact, we conducted many Road shows for the Excon, and we could find similar enthusiasm from our customers who were wanting to come out meet people and participate in exhibition. We are expecting a lot of people to come for the exhibition, I hope that, the weather will support us.

Product launch

We’ve exhibited many new things in this exhibition. On compactors, We have our 3ton mini-tandem rollers, which is a completely new product. Then we have our existing products 9T Tandem and 11 T Soil compactor with some new features including compacto meter. Then we Exhibited our curb paver, mechanical paver, and sensor paver. On Asphalt Plant side we have RAH60 drum, for adding 60% of recycled Asphalt, which can be retrofitted with our existing Asphalt plants. In fact, AMMANN, has got the technology where we can use 100 percent of recycled material, many of which are installed in Europe. The first RAH 60 attachments have already been supplied and it is under commission at this moment. Then we have an automatic lubrication system, which unlike the conventional auto lubrication system, has no lubrication tubes running around the plant. It is directly mounted on the lubricating points. The customer has to only change the cartridge once in 6 months. www.constructionmirror.com CONSTRUCTION MIR ROR

We've our new concrete plant, displayed here. The is a German design plant. The famous German Concrete equipment manufacturing company ELBA from Germany, was acquired by AMMANN about 6-7 years ago. Earlier, we were manufacturing the concrete plants only for the export market. Now we have started selling them in the Indian market. We have also displayed our multi fuel, burner. We have burners for all fuels LDO, HDO, FO, Gas, CNG, wood, Coal etc. Other than that, we have many technological innovations like addition of plastic in asphalt for road making, mastic asphalt, stone mastic asphalt etc.

Technology that AMMANN is adapting

All our plants and machines can be offered with smart technology, IOT etc. All these are offered to the customer as an optional item.

Footfall

Surprisingly, though it is raining heavily, lot of customers are coming. Yesterday, the outdoor exhibition was closed, but we still were extremely busy with customers.

Atmanirbhar Bharat

All the products are manufactured in India. At one time we were importing quite a bit from Switzerland and Europe. Now the import content is quite low. Indigenisation is a continuous process in order to bring down the cost.

R&D Centre

We have only one R&D Centre in India, which is attached to our factory in Mehsana.

Message

I would like to request all our customers to visit our state-ofthe-art facility in Mehsana. We fabricate practically everything inhouse. CM

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K Madhu Mohan GM Marketing

Rajesh Nagar CEO & MD

Jayanta Ray

GM industrial and OEM

In a short conversation with Mr. Rajesh Nagar (CEO & MD); GS Caltex India Private Limited; Mr. Jayanta Ray, (GM industrial and OEM); and Mr. K Madhu Mohan (GM Marketing); about expectations, product launch, plans for this year and upcoming years and adapting to new technology… As we started our conversation talking about expectations from EXCON, Mr. Rajesh Nagar (CEO & MD) said, “We have been participating here for many years, and it has been a platform for interaction with new prospects as well as our existing customers. This allows us to showcase our products, services, and how we have expanded throughout India. So, it has been very helpful and successful in the last many years.” Adding on, “GS Caltex has been in India for 11 years now and in this short span of time; we have been able to earn the trust and support of many renowned global and Indian OEMs. So, I think this summarises that we have been very strong in a very short time period due to our quality of products and services. Closely working with our OEM partners and large customers on technological aspects, as things are changing, we have been very successful in meeting their expectations,” Nagar said. “GS Caltex has expansion plans for India. The last two years we faced challenges such as the Covid pandemic and now we see a big challenge in the oil segment because of the Russian Ukraininian conflict going on, global logistic challenges, and prices of the inputs for lubricants have been going up. It is a very challenging environment, but despite the last two years, our growth has been well above the industry. We achieved our goals, and we now expect to double our business size in 3–4 years. Our resources are planned and being deployed with such an objective. By 2025, we look forward to achieving the double the growth that we are doing right now,” He added. Mr. K Madhu Mohan (GM Marketing) said, “This is one platform where we showcase some of the latest products that we have in our portfolio. So, we have a number of fully synthetic products. In engine oil, we have launched products with the latest specifications and showcased new technologies. We have shown here EV fluids, which are very futuristic and a selection of bio-degradable products.” Moving forward to adapting new technology Mr. Jayanta Ray, (GM industrial and OEM) said, “We are working with different OEMs and global partners to develop the new technologies. Nowadays, sustainable technologies as well as emission norms are getting stricter by the day. So, we are engaged in projects with global OEMs on FA4 technology for Engine Oils. We are also moving towards low viscosity gear oil with more fuel economic specifications. Also, we are focusing on new generation greases for the mining and construction segment for severe applications. CM

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Mr. R S RAGHAVAN Managing Director

Proman Infrastructure Services Pvt. Ltd.

In a short conversation with Mr. R S Raghavan, Managing Director, Proman Infrastructure Services Pvt. Ltd., about experience, footfall, product launch, adapting to new technology, and conveying a message to their customers…

Expectations from EXCON

Proman as a global player

Contribution to Atmanirbhar Bharat

A Message for Customers

Expectations from EXCON are always very high, but this time the only problem is heavy rainfall expected also forr the next couple of days, they are going to extend for one more day. We hope it will be good for exhibitors as well as for customers.

I would say we have our partners and also export to America. We do, however, export directly to the Middle East, Africa, and neighbouring countries. Our businesses export 15–20% of the time.Due to the pandemic, it has beena little dull, but we hope that it will pick up now. The domestic market has always been strong as we are reinventing ourselves with About PROMAN Proman is into crushing and screening. We are one of various verticals. We are doing so far, so good. the leaders in total solutions for crushing and screening, Product launch including sand and aggregates. We also have other divisions Yes, We have launched dry sand plant and dry mix mortar like dry mix mortars, industrial minerals divisions, and plant. bulk material handling. We are also getting into the metal Covid-19 affect recycling business. It has been a challenge for all because of our various verticals. Products showcased in recent years We have been able to sustain and float and have not been We have showcased all the physical products we have so badly impacted by the pandemic. displayed with crushing, screening, sand, dry process, wet process, almost all these equipment have been displayed. Plans for 2022–23 The dry plaster, manufacture sand, and dry process sand We'll be preparing for new markets, and our exports will be plants are some of the unique features that we have strong, particularly in the United States. We are also getting into the metal recycling business. displayed here with a 70tph capacity. We are only Atmanirbhar; we collaborate, but 98 percent We are solution providers. Whichever vertical we are, we give of our products are manufactured in India; we also export. a solution that makes a big difference between us and a lot of people. We place a high value on knowledge, software, Adaption to New Technology and solutions in the bulk material and crushing industries. We do have automation and our full focus is on automation, So, that is where we make our USP, and our equipment is which is easy because industry, as a whole, has its own part of this solution, and that’s how we make our customers challenges in terms of technology. very profitable. CM www.constructionmirror.com CONSTRUCTION MIR ROR

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Mr. Dinesh N Ganeshwade Managing director

Shrikrishna Agro Equipments Pvt.

In a short conversation with Dinesh N Ganeshwade, Managing Director, Shrikrishna Agro Equipments Pvt., and knowing more about the insights of EXCON experience, footfall, product launch, adapting to new technology, plans, and conveying a message to their customers… Response and footfall both were good because we are the only manufacturers who are getting good responses for this. The market presence of a company can be used to assess its progress. With over 22 years of experience, Shrikrishna Agro Equipments Pvt. Ltd. has secured a prominent position in the market. This has been made possible by our ongoing efforts to upgrade our machinery in accordance with current trends. Our technology-driven approach has led us to introduce a one-of-a-kind range of machines to the market, including the Hydraulic Rock Splitter, Smart Hydraulic Battery Combi Tool, Rescue Van, Hydraulic Concrete Crusher, Hydraulic Concrete Jaw Crusher, Smart Hydraulic Air Ventilator, and others. We supply these cutting-edge machines from our facility in the developing city of Pune, Maharashtra, India. We ship our machines and equipment to customers all over the world from here.

Product launch At last EXCON we launched about 1200 models, and this year we are launching S-1800, which is the biggest in the world.

New technology For rock breaking, the basic is blasting, and risk is there. To de- that field, we developed this Rock Speeder. We have started some esteemed control in our products that can be used as artificial intelligence. At the next EXCON, we will definitely come up with new ideas.

Plans for 2022 and upcoming years Basically, our plan is to upgrade this product and mankind as a whole. Simultaneously, we are also into disaster equipment manufacturing and rescue tools. CM

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Mr. P V Ramdev Managing Director

Everest engineering equipment pvt. Ltd.

We’re happy to see that the COVID period is closed and the markets are warming up very well: Mr. P V Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest engineering equipment pvt. Ltd. In an enlightening brief about the R & D Centre, footfall, product launch, adapting to new technology, plans, and conveying a message to their customers…

R&D Centre

New Technologies

Everest engineering started this R & D Centre along with our head office in Navi Mumbai to start the production of high quality passenger hoists in India and to sell them in India. We’ve also eyed selling these products globally.

In fact, we’ve already launched hoist with artificial intelligence, which will take care of the entire operation, safety and everything, and that was launched in the year 2016 itself. The cost of the machines is not acceptable to the Indian customer. That is why it is not yet sold in India, which is already with us for the last 6-7 years.

Product launch We've got our passenger hoist, which is made with German mechanisms as well as German inverters, and VLC’s with a long cage of 3.6 metres that we are launching today. One more product we are launching today is the CNC stirrup bender, which will bend the rebars at a high speed, which is highly required for any infrastructure and construction company in India.

Footfall According to my idea and market studies, we expect around 40 to 50,000 people will be visiting this year's EXCON. We also anticipate that 40 to 55 percent of those who visit our stall will buy something. Everest engineering is already established in India and has many new products to launch.

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Plans for upcoming years We are planning to start the production by the end of 2023 for the Indian market. This high quality passenger hoist will be produced near Mumbai and sold all over India with an eye to going globally.

Message We’re happy to see that the COVID period is closed and the markets are warming up very well. We are getting a lot of orders from all over India. We were able to serve the entire customer base to their satisfaction, and we hope to continue the same. We expect the same from customers also. CM

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Top Ways to Achieve Adequate Soil Health for High Crop Yielding

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Soil is rightfully the most critical constituent of the earth’s biosphere. For any country, good soil health is a key indicator of its long-term ecosystem sustainability. There is a multiplicity of scientifically proven benefits that can be attributed to good soil health. Improvement in land management, sustainable crop production, and enhanced quality of agro landscape are only a few of the many perks that decent quality soil entails. Time and again, there have been numerous revelations in the agricultural space expediting multiple approaches to optimal soil health. The appropriate way, however, is to combine certain new generational techniques like high-tech tilling, and some timeless classical practices like crop rotation. Let’s look at some interesting ways to attain a prolific soil structure:

1. Composting

Compost, or may we call it “nature’s best fertiliser”? Because it contains numerous vital nutrients for plant development, it is frequently used as a fertiliser. The best thing about composting is that it is imperative to texture-enhancement, moisture retention, and cutting back on the use of synthetic and harmful fertilisers. Concentrating on soil replenishment is paramount to achieving great soil health. And what better and inexpensive way to do that than composting!

2. Crop rotation

Crop rotation is a smart way to increase the process of the soil while decreasing erosion. Intercropping breaks pest and disease cycles and enhances soil condition by boosting biomass from various crops' root systems and stimulating agricultural biodiversity. Every crop has a different nutrient requirement. While some may derive nutrients from deeper soil layers, the case may not be the same for others. Crop rotation helps in effective nutrient Management by plants, thus supplying more organic matter. Devising an adequate rotation sequence will significantly boost soil health and stabilise soil particles.

3. Avoiding chemical compounds

Irrespective of your soil type and texture, using chemicals on your land is one guaranteed way of risking your soil health. Whether you’re using herbicides, pesticides, synthetic fertilisers, weed killers or fungicides, some of these may be poisonous to your soil life in the long run and will end up tainting its fertility. Additionally, avoiding chemicals facilitates the growth of good microbes and bacteria that may have taken abode in your soil.

4. Good Tillage Habits

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some farmers may carry on this practice all year round, the right time for tilling is just when the first rains have fallen. Tilling is primarily done to loosen and eventually aerate the soil, so it makes the planting of crops easier. It is also a great way of combining harvest residue, organic material, and nutrients evenly into the soil. Right tillage habits can go a long way in ensuring a smooth and steady farming process, from sowing to harvesting. mechanical removal of the weed, drying up the soil before seeding, as well as exposing the crumbled pieces of soil to smoothen the land. Usually, if you're tilling a small area of land, it can be done using mechanical equipment but if there's a large farm to plough, you might want to check out a range of good & effective Power tillers. Recognizing the need of propagating good tillage habit amongst Indian farmers, Honda India Power Products Ltd. has recently launched a compact, affordable, yet powerful Tiller : FQ650 (4.1kW/5.5hp) further strengthening its product range already having FJ500 (3.6kW/4.8hp) ,F300(1.49kW/2hp). Farmers require a compact, robust, and cost-effective solution for their routine farming operations like Land preparation & De-weeding. Honda Tillers deliver unparalleled fuel efficiency along with optimal performance and durability, while being lightest in their class. Using these proven and reliable Honda Tillers will not only simplify your farm operation but also help you achieve better farm productivity. Their cutting edge 4-stroke technology is beneficial in providing new-age solutions with sustainable development, thus bringing out the best of soil-machine-human interaction.

5. Plant Cover Crops

In the agro ecosystem, the concept of cover crops is practised extensively. These are grown with the idea to cover the soil albeit harvesting the crop. Putting a good farm strategy in place will render you an action plan for every season and climate. Cultivating grain grasses like oats and barley in spring, hard legumes like peas amidst winter but prior to summer, and warm legumes like soybeans before the onset of fall are amazing ways to accelerate soil fertility. Healthy and well-maintained soil is the cornerstone of profitable and sustainable agricultural growth. Achieving soil fertility is the easiest way to produce abundant and high-quality crops, and nurture plant growth to elevate the process of agricultural crop production. Make these five fool proof tips your mantra in getting one step closer to a replenished, desirable land. Following these, with just the minimal yet mindful input, you can increase your farm productivity and take your farming game a notch higher! CM

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Products launched at Excon: AJAX is amongst the top 2 concrete equipment manufacturers in India offering next generation 360-degree concreting solutions and during Excon 2022, our new launches have been across the entire spectrum of concrete production, concrete placement, and concrete paving. Being the Global leader in SLCM segment, we take pride in introducing innovative features and products in our SLCM product range on a continual basis. Last Excon we launched the Load Cell (patent

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pending) based weigh batching system which has hence changed the dynamics of SLCM usage across segments thanks to its conformance to IS 4925 standards. This Excon we launched Argo 3500 model SLCM with dual engine, first of Its kind in the industry, taking cognizance of CEV IV emission regulations. In this machine, one engine drives the steering & transmission and the other drives the drum operation. Both the engines are with inline fuel pump, easy to maintain and low in operation costs, thereby offering value for money.

challenges of mechanisation of concrete placement in Housing sector

Our third launch has been in our Slip Form Paver range wherein we introduced SPX 754 with 7.5 metres paving width. As we all know, Slip-form paving technology is one of the most advanced forms of technology that is used for constructing rigid pavements in Highways & Airports. And we at AJAX are the only company to indigenously design, develop and manufacture slip-form pavers in India. The SPX754 has been built incorporating We had the second launch in our high-quality components and features Self-propelled Boom Pump range – the at par with the pavers offered by global SPBP 15 with 15 metres boom, targeted players. at revolutionising concrete placement in Our fourth launch has been A 44 ZRX, Buildings & Housing sector for Tier II & the 44 metres Boom Pump, which is the Tier III cities. During last Excon we had the longest boom to be mounted on available launched the Self-propelled Boom Pump 6x4 chassis in the country. It comes with a (patent pending) as a separate product versatile 5 section, RZ-fold boom, reliable category under Boom Pump which was S valve pumping system and an efficient first of its kind not only in India but the automatic lubrication system, enabling entire World. This product comprises of precise boom positioning at greater the Pumping kit and Boom integrated distances and offering high pumping on to our own 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel efficiency and fast suction. steering, hydrostatic transmission chassis, Our fifth launch has been ASP 601E, a thereby offering the flexibility of operation concrete pump with electric drive, targeted in difficult terrain and confined spaces. towards our Go Green initiative. And or SPBP 15 we feel will address the

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in design, with options of inhouse manufactured planetary and twin shaft mixers, which ensure high productivity, ease of installation and optimum life of wear components. For concrete placement solutions, our focus has been on Mobility with efficiency. That’s how we not only have the regular truck mounted boom pump but also introduced the self-propelled boom pump (patent pending), a first of its kind product not available with any manufacturer in the world. Our endeavour has always been on optimisation, thereby we have the largest boom on the available truck chassis in India, viz. 30 metres boom on 4x2 truck and 44 metres boom on 6x4 truck. And the SPBP with its unique 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel steering mechanism, ensures concrete placement under difficult terrain and narrow compact spaces. Thanks to such extensive product portfolio, we can successfully address all concreting needs of our customer – Whenever the need, Wherever the need and Whatever the need – thereby making Concrete Sense. And with our nationwide network of 35 dealers, 100 touch points and 20 service centres, we have an unparallel support structure which not only ensures upkeep of machines at all job sites, but also offer value added services like annual maintenance contacts, overhaul & refurbishment, and certified training of operators, mechanics & site supervisors, which makes Aja as the No. 1 choice of customers.

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At Ajax, our focus has been on bringing in Innovative products and innovative features on existing products that address the stated and unstated needs of our customers and offer Value for Money to them. And given the strict er time deadlines of execution of Infrastructure products, we have always endeavoured to ensure Optimum Productivity, Reliability, Flexibility in Use and Lower Operating Costs in our Products & Services, which differentiates Ajax over competition. We pioneered the concept of Self-loading Concrete Mixers in India three decades back, with the USPs of Productivity, Mobility and Savings of Labour, while it still holds its relevance very much in today’s condition as well, but over the years the need has been felt for improving the weigh batching accuracy and lowering the operating costs. That’s how today we have the Load Cell (patent pending) based Weighing Batching system, in built Admixture Dosing unit, Electro-hydraulic Drum Control system, Wear Resistant Drum, Smart Fleet Telematics, and a host of such salient features which offers Value for Investment. We have since strengthen our portfolio in Batching Plants, Concrete Pumps and Boom Pumps and offer the full range of next generation 360-degree concreting solutions for Infrastructure, Real Estate & Housing segments. Our batching plants are modular

Way ahead

Going ahead, we will further strengthen our product range in concreting in core areas of Infrastructure & Housing. And thrust will be on innovative products and / or features, technology upgradation and import substitution. On the Services front, we will be soon launching Certified Refurbished Pre-owned SLCMs to cater to all customer segments. CM

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