Cooper Corporation a leading engine, engine component and generator manufacturer, based in Satara, Maharashtra has proudly announced the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities with the inauguration of two state-of-the-art units in Satara. The first expansion, located at K10- MIDC Satara, focuses on enhancing Cooper Corporation’s foundry capabilities. This cutting-edge facility is equipped with modern, pollution-free, and fully automated systems, underlining Cooper Corporation’s commitment to producing high-quality parts. Boasting a substantial built-up area of 52,186 square feet, the faci ..read more

India – Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG (“Daimler Truck”) has added a new 3S (Sales, Service and Spares) BharatBenz dealership to its network in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, partnering with PPS Trucking. This facility is the 17 BharatBenz sales and service location in the state; the other 16 locations are situated in Indore (Rau), Bhopal, Jabalpur, Bela, Katni, Shivpuri, Singrauli, Chattarpur, Sagar, Manawar and Gwalior. The 3S dealer network is complemented by six 2S (Service and Spares) and four 1S (Spares) facilities in the state, which a ..read more

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, has broadened its presence in Rajasthan by appointing a new dealer partner, RDR Techsol in Jaipur. Located at Patel Nagar, Ajmer Road, the dealership will offer CASE’s wide range of products in India and provide comprehensive support for after sales service and spare parts. The strategically chosen location will provide services to surrounding regions, including Sikar, Ajmer, Dausa, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli, and Dholpur in the state of Rajasthan. Speaking about the strategic partnership, Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE Construction Equi ..read more

World of Concrete (WOC), the largest and most expansive event dedicated to the growing concrete construction and masonry industries, concluded its legendary 50th anniversary last week in Las Vegas. The 2024 edition gathered nearly 60,000 registered professionals from various industry sectors for three days of exhibition and four days of education, a 23 percent increase from 2023. Over 1,400 leading companies and an all-time high 185 education sessions highlighted the event’s continuing importance to the evolving industry landscape as a platform to develop, connect, explore and learn. World of ..read more

The Indian Construction Equipment (CE) industry maintained its ongoing growth momentum in the third quarter of the current fiscal year by clocking a 30% growth in sales volume over the third quarter sales in FY23. The landmark growth in Y-o-Y sales for Q3 FY24 from 27,817 units in October-December 2022 to 36,055 units in October-December 2023 encompasses robust growth in sales across all five segments. “The CE industry crossed the 100K mark for the first time last fiscal. This fiscal it has reached close to 100K units (93,377units) within the first 3 Quarters. We are thankful to the government ..read more

Sanjeev Taparia, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, NBC Bearings How do you assess the current state of the demand-supply dynamics in the market for bearings utilized in construction equipment? As NBC, we closely monitor these dynamics to ensure our strategies align with the industry’s needs. The demand for bearings in construction equipment has been resilient, fueled by ongoing infrastructure projects and construction activities. However, it’s imperative to navigate challenges associated with supply chain disruptions, a common phenomenon affecting various industries globally. Construction e ..read more

Sanjay Koul, Managing Director, Timken India How do you assess the current state of the demand-supply dynamics in the market for bearings utilized in construction equipment? In the context of demand-supply dynamics for bearings in construction equipment, the current state reflects a delicate equilibrium. The thriving growth in the construction industry has led to an increasing demand for bearings to support heavy machinery. Timken, as the leading authority in engineered bearings, is actively optimizing its processes to meet socio-economic modifications necessary to address the general market n ..read more

The market for bearings used in construction equipment is closely tied to the overall health of the construction industry, technological advancements, regulatory considerations, and global economic conditions. The overall health and trends in the construction industry significantly impact the demand for construction equipment and, consequently, the market for bearings. Economic growth, urbanization, and infrastructure development projects can drive the need for new construction equipment, boosting the demand for bearings. Equipment Times finds the current state of the demand-supply dynamics in ..read more

Manikandan, Country Sales Head, Filtrec Bharat Manufacturing What are the innovative features or technologies incorporated into your filters? Filtrec Bharat is renowned for continuous innovation in the field of Hydraulic Filtration. We allocate more than 5% of our revenue to R&D for research and testing. The main challenges in hydraulic circuits, such as entrapments of dirt/foreign particles, include varnish and sludge formation, oxidation and rust formation, noise, quick aging, and degradation of hydraulic oil, as well as frequent damage to hydraulic parts. Our new Anti-Varnish Media prev ..read more

Antomon Rapheal, Director Strategy & Product management, MANN+HUMMEL INDIA Can you share any recent innovations in construction equipment filters? To continuously innovate while achieving optimal results, we rely on our global network of researchers, universities, and scientific institutions. The MANN+HUMMEL team comprises nearly 1100 research and development engineers spread across 35 development locations, contributing to a portfolio of over 4500 patents and applications in the field of filtration. Recent advancements encompass self-cleaning filtration systems, a modular fuel system with ..read more