Infrastructure

Maharashtra makes Fire Evacuation Lift Mandatory in High-Rise Buildings Maharashtra has become the first State in India to make Fire Evacuation Lifts mandatory for buildings 70 meters and above since January 2018 in what is termed as the solution to mounting emergencies during fire-fighting and provide a safe evacuation mechanism for people and assist Fire Officers to save lives and assets.A circular issued by Maharashtra's Energy Department in conjunction with...

JK Lakshmi Cement introduces its cement products in Central-East UP JK Lakshmi Cement has launched its cement brands in Eastern and Central Uttar Pradesh. JK Lakshmi cement and its premium brand, JK Lakshmi PRO+ Cement was unveiled at an event in the Amethi Plant in the presence of its top officials, business associates, and channel partners.The first truck filled with JK Lakshmi Cement was dispatched to Shri Ram Mandir in...

CII certifies ABB India as a ‘Responsible Export Organization’ Confederation of Indian Industry - Institute of Quality (CII-IQ) awarded the ‘Responsible Export Organization’ compliance certificate to ABB India’s Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) business in April 2022. The certification encompasses all business operations related with design, manufacture, marketing, retrofit and services of switchgear products and solutions of medium voltage and low voltage switchgear, relays and other automation solutions. This certification applies...

Hindustan Power Exchange Ltd. (HPX), promoted by PTC India Ltd, Bombay Stock Exchange, and ICICI Bank, today commenced operations after receiving all necessary approvals from Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). Backed by the latest technology and a series of innovative features, the exchange promises to offer speed, transparency, and better price discovery in the execution of trades. The exchange will initially offer trading in Contingency contracts, Green Contingency contracts,...

Digitalisation & Machine Tool 4.0 | Development Debate | mojo4industry Machine tools have critical role in manufacturing industry and are called the ‘mother machines,’ because they make other machines possible. Machine tools market in India is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 11.45% during 2022-27.We are now in the fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, which is about using technology and efficient processes alongside more intelligent platforms. Things...

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...