Infrastructure

Escorts is now Escorts Kubota Escorts Limited announced that it has received requisite approvals for the name change of the Company from "Escorts Limited" to "Escorts Kubota Limited" with effect from June 9."Escorts and Kubota Corporation, Japan had decided to strengthen their partnership aligned to their vision of global leadership in farm mechanization and spreading farming prosperity," an official statement said.It adds, "Kubota has increased its equity stake in Escorts...

Tata Projects to build Noida Airport; pips L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji Tata Projects has been selected by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) to undertake the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of Noida International Airport (NIA). The company beat L&T and Shapoorji Pallonji for its only second airport project after Allahabad.Tata Projects will construct the terminal, runway, airside infrastructure, roads, utilities, landside facilities and other ancillary buildings at Noida International Airport.Christoph...

Schneider Electric, ETAP announce new digital twin integration Schneider Electric and ETAP today announced the integration of EcoStruxure Power Operation with ETAP Operator Training Simulator (eOTS) and ETAP Power System Monitoring & Simulation (PSMS) enabling model-driven power system training and predictive analysis for operators and engineers.This unique integration allows all EcoStruxure Power Operation systems to connect with ETAP Electrical Digital Twin on a continuous real-time basis. With this connection, operators...

Magenta aims to hire over 340 employees in 2022 Magenta, India’s homegrown integrated Electric Vehicle (EV) charging and mobility solutions company, is all set to hire over 340 employees in 2022. The announcement comes amidst Magenta expanding its geographical presence with new offices in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi NCR. The company is looking for a variety of positions, including entry-level, mid-level, and experienced candidates.Magenta with its expansion and advancement plans...

L&T, Komatsu, Scania showcase biofuel compatible equipment at EXCON Larsen & Toubro, Komatsu India and Scania India put together an impressive display at Excon 2021 to showcase their technological strengths and service capabilities and reaffirm their strong commitment to sustainability.Four new environment-friendly, B20-biodiesel ready, hydraulic excavators - Komatsu PC205-10MO Hydraulic Excavator, Komatsu PC500LC-10R Hydraulic Excavator, Komatsu PC210LC-10M0 Super Long Front and Komatsu GD535-6 Motor Grader - were launched on the...

Shell ushers in a new age of fluid reliability and digital solutions at EXCON Shell showcased its complete range of digital and fluid reliability solutions at EXCON 2021. Shell was present across two stalls at the event, featuring its full range of construction and mining products, services, and digital solutions.Shell’s pavilions at EXCON were inaugurated by Deepak Shetty, CEO and MD, JCB India, and Senthil Kumar, MD, Propel Industries. The highlight...

Escorts Construction Equipment unveils Hybrid Pick-n-Carry Crane at EXCON Escorts Construction Equipment (ECE), business segment the of Escorts Limited, launched NXT13DC CNG, a Hybrid Pick-n-Carry Crane, with dual Fuel (Diesel & CNG) and RC2522, a Mono Chassis Safe Crane with 25T lift capacity at the EXCON 2022 in Bengaluru.NXT13DC CNG Crane in the 13-tonne class has a 49.5 HP BSIII engine compatible with CNG and a robust straight axle backend....

CII EXCON to be held in Bengaluru from 17-21 May Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India's apex Industry association, will be hosting the 11th edition of EXCON – South Asia’s largest construction equipment exhibition from 17 - 21 May, at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru.  The event will spread over 3,00,000 square meters of display area and is expected to attract over 1000 exhibitors from India & abroad including...

Construction equipment industry reports 8% volume de-growth in FY 22 The Indian Construction Equipment (CE) Industry reported an 8% de-growth in Financial Year 2021-22 (FY22), with sales having dropped to 85,385 units during the year as compared to 92,470 units of construction equipment sold in FY21. As per the annual industry data released by Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA), the earthmoving equipment segment which accounts for nearly three-fourth of...

Kanodia Cement sets up Cement Grinding Unit in Amethi, UP Kanodia Cement has set up a Cement Grinding Unit in Amethi District in Uttar Pradesh.  At present, Kanodia cement has installed a capacity of 2.80 million tonnes per annum with four cement grinding units spread over Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Bihar. The company has established its four cement grinding units with a 100% automatic grinding technique. Kanodia Cement is expanding...