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Delta Electronics India displays cutting-edge industrial automation solutions at INTEC 2024 Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, is all set to participate in INTEC 2024, to present a wide range of industrial automation products and solutions to support India’s industrial revolution with higher energy efficiency and productivity. These include the VP3000 variable-torque drive with power ranges from 0.75kW to 630kW, which...

Ammann acquires ABG Pavers from Volvo CE Ammann Group has announced finalization of their acquisition of the ABG paving product line from Volvo Construction Equipment. “ABG is a strong brand that we’re proud to welcome to Ammann,” said Hans-Christian Schneider, CEO of Ammann. “We will continue to build on ABG’s exceptional product line and reputation and provide complete roadbuilding solutions for the industry.” The transaction includes the transfer of Volvo CE’s paving...

Astute Synergies to reduce CBG plant installation costs by 40% Astute Synergies Private Limited, an energy-tech startup, is set to disrupt the biogas industry by tackling the critical challenge of high CBG plant installation costs. Commenting on the initiative, Utkarsh Gupta, Founder & CEO of Astute Synergies, said, “The company is focused on the manufacturing of cost-effective biogas upgradation systems, targeting to achieve a remarkable 40% reduction in the costs, leading...

WIDMA unveils Next-Gen Horizontal Machining Center & Blank Profile Grinding Machine at PMTX 2024 WIDMA Machining Solutions Group of Kennametal India Limited, a leading manufacturer of metal cutting CNC machines, showcased a range of cutting edge machining solutions at the Pune Machine Tool Expo (PMTX) 2024—including a newly introduced next-gen horizontal machining center, MacHX800 and blank profile grinding solution, BPG 15. PMTX, being held on 25 – 28 May at the...

Pune Machine Tool Expo and FACTEQ 2024 to power manufacturing advancements in India The third edition of Pune Machine Tool Expo (PMTX) and the first edition of the Factory Equipment Expo (FACTEQ), organized by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) was inaugurated on 25 May. Farrokh N. Cooper, Chairman & Managing Director, Cooper Corporation Private Limited, and Amol Nagar, Executive Director - Global Supply Chain GE Aerospace, Cincinnati OH, were...

ELGi upgrades its EG Series oil-lubricated screw air compressors Elgi Equipments, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, has announced an upgrade to the EG Series range with the introduction of the EG PM (Permanent Magnet) oil-lubricated screw air compressors available from 11- 45 kW. According to Elgi, “The state-of-the-art EG PM is poised to deliver up to 15% improved efficiency gains, aside from an incremental FAD or free air...

Volvo to launch hydrogen-powered trucks Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Trucks that run on green hydrogen instead of fossil fuels provide one way to decarbonize transport. Hydrogen trucks will be especially suitable over longer distances and in regions where...

GCCA India re-elects Chair and Co-chair for 2024-26 Parth Jindal of JSW Cement will continue to Chair GCCA India and Deepak Khetrapal of Orient Cement will be the Co-Chair The Global Cement & Concrete Association (GCCA) India has announced the re-election of Parth Jindal, who is Managing Director of JSW Cement, as its Chair, and Deepak Khetrapal, Managing Director of Orient Cement, as Co-Chair. Both have been unanimously re-elected for the...

GM Modular unveils 2 new range of ceiling fans GM Modular has recently rolled out a new range of two ceiling fans, namely GM AIR MTE 1200 mm and GM G-Breeze Deco MTE 1200 mm. According to the company, “GM Modular aims to help consumers stay cool and comfortable during the summer with its pioneering ceiling fan lineup. These two ceiling fan models are available in various color options, such as...

How affordable automation can transform SMEs By embracing automation, SMEs can navigate the competitive landscape with agility and resilience, positioning themselves for sustained growth and success in the digital age, writes Manish Walia, Head of Automation for South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, & Nepal), Delta Electronics. SMEs are the lifeblood of any economy. They generate employment, drive innovation, and foster competition. However, SMEs often face challenges in competing with larger...

WIDMA Introduces Next-Gen Horizontal Machining Center New MacHX800 HMC designed for large part machining and Industry 4.0 environments WIDMA Machining Solutions Group of Kennametal India Limited, a leading manufacturer of metal cutting CNC machines, announced the launch of MacHX800—a standard horizontal machining center (HMC) designed for large part machining across industries including commercial vehicles, construction and farm equipment, aerospace and general engineering. “Designed with advanced next-gen features including Industry 4.0 compatibility, this...

Micro-Precision Products is now WIKA Process Solutions India Following an acquisition by Germany-based WIKA Group in 2014, the name of Micro Precision Product Pvt. Ltd. has been changed to WIKA Process Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. The new name is effective April 22. With the strategic move, the company aims to play a leading role in advancing the Indian measurement instrumentation market. WIKA Group is a globally recognized name for reliability...

Honeywell Automation India appoints Atul Pai as Managing Director Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL) announced the appointment of Atul Pai as its Managing Director, effective May 16. He succeeds Ashish Gaikwad who is taking on a broader responsibility as India Leader for Industrial Automation, one of Honeywell International Inc’s strategic business groups. “Atul brings more than two decades of Honeywell experience in various regional and global roles across Honeywell and its...

Siemens Limited announces CAPEX of over Rs. 1,000 crore Siemens Limited today announced the expansion of two of its 32 factories in India. This is in addition to the capacity expansions of the Power Transformer factory in Kalwa and Vacuum Interrupter factory in Goa announced by the Company in November last year. With this, total Capex investment is expected to exceed Rs 1,000 crore. Expansion of Smart Infrastructure Operations, Goa Siemens Limited’s Smart...

Siemens board approves demerger of Energy Business into a separate listed entity The Board of Directors of Siemens Limited approved the proposal to demerge its Energy Business into a separate legal entity – Siemens Energy India Limited (currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Limited). The new entity will subsequently be listed on the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said in a regulatory filing. As...