bauma Conexpo India 2018 scales new heights with new launches

The 5 edition of bauma Conexpo India 2018 held from December 11 to 14, 2018 saw 700 companies from 26 countries showcasing their machines, products and innovative technologies for the construction industry. Around 39,173 leading industry professionals gathered at HUDA Ground in Gurugram on the outskirts of Delhi.

While the outdoor area comprised of some big names like the Case New Holland, Caterpillar, Balkrishna Tires, Comansa, Doosan Infrastructure, Escorts Ltd, Hyundai Construction, Indo Farm Equipments, JCB India, JK Tyre & Industries, Komatsu, Larsen & Toubro, Liugong India, Mascons, Putzemeister Concrete, Sany Heavy Industries, Schwing Stetter India, Tata Hitachi, Terex India, Volvo Construction, Volvo Group, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Penta  and Wirtgen India-- part of the John Deere company, and many more, it was the sheer size and utility of the products that enthralled the visitors.

Spread over 195,000 square metres, the Conexpo show saw more than 5000 buyer seller meetings, conferences and meetings, demo areas, skill development workshops and participation from companies based out of several foreign countries. Apart from the large outdoor space, there were two indoor halls that accommodated hundreds of companies both from India and abroad that had a major footing in the construction equipment trade. 

“I am proud and very happy to announce that bauma Conexpo India 2018 was a great success. We saw growth in all areas. Together with our strong partner iCEMA (Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association) we have prepared an excellent platform for the industry to present their products to the market. The partnership was crucial for our success and allowed us to align even more closely with the Indian construction machinery industry’s needs. For me as an Indian and cosmopolitan it is not only a collaboration on a professional level, but also a matter close to my heart“, says Bhupinder Singh, CEO of bC Expo India.

Overall, bauma Conexpo India counted 39,173 participants, a growth of 20 percent compared to 2016. Apart from Indian visitors, the trade fair also welcomed buyer delegations from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other countries in the region.

By 2025, India is expected to become the third largest market for the global construction industry. This growth is mainly attributable to large infrastructure projects. Over the next nine years, analysts expect an average real growth of 6.2 percent per year. According to forecasts, bulldozers, backhoe loaders and crawler excavators are going to see a massive increase in sales over the next five years.

For the first time, bauma Conexpo India featured a Buyer Seller Forum, giving visitors the additional chance to network with potential business partners. The initiative proved to be a success and brought together technology providers and buyers in 3,023 meetings. The next bauma CONEXPO INDIA will take place 2020 in Delhi.

Case India adds Case1110 EX to its existing fleet of compactors

Case Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, unveiled its latest product Case 1110EX soil compactor the Bauma Conexpo. This will be available for the Indian market from 2019 onwards

The Case 1110 EX is specially designed with operator comfort in mind. With its closed HVAC cabin and a more powerful engine, the compactor is highly suitable for heavier application usage. It is a product that willcater to activities as diverse as urban construction, road building, infrastructure, and mining

Case India manufactures its industry-leading compactors and backhoe loaders at its Pithampur plant in Madhya Pradesh. In addition to meeting domestic needs, this facility also exports to markets in the Asia Pacific region, Africa and the Middle East.

The Case 1110EX soil compactor comes with a new-generation FPT Industrial S8000 engine that delivers up to 110 HP at 2300 rpm and torque of 430 Nm at 1400 rpm. More than 2 million S8000 engines across the world are testament to the reliability of this proven power. The soil compactor also features a turbocharged after cooled engine with an internal Exhaust Gas Recirculation system for ensuring best-in-class fuel economy. The maximum applied force of the soil compactor is in the range of 34 tonnes, which is regarded as the best in industry. Moving a step ahead of the curve, the machine has been launched with a ROPS/FOPS HVAC cabin, which keeps operator comfort and safety in mind. Additionally, the optimised HVAC Cabin gives an excellent front and rear drum/nozzle visibility, making the drive and compaction process easier and safer.

Case Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world, including the No. 1 loader/backhoes, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders and rough-terrain forklifts. Through Case dealers, customers have access to a true professional partner with world-class equipment and aftermarket support, industry-leading warranties and flexible financing.

Escorts Ltd, Kubota Corporation enter global joint venture to produce high end tractors

Escorts Ltd, India’s leading player in Agri Machinery and engineering and Kubota Corporation, Japan’s biggest tractor manufacturer, announced their global joint venture to manufacture high end technology tractors for domestic and export geographies. The agreement on the joint venture was signed by Nikhil Nanda, Chairman and Managing Director, Escorts Limited and Masatoshi Kimata, President and Representative Director, Kubota Corporation, Japan.

The joint venture will leverage leading Japanese technology from Kubota and Indian engineering excellence of Escorts to cater to an expanding market for higher efficiency, value-oriented utility tractors for a global leadership position. With an initial investment of 300 crore, the 60:40 manufacturing joint venture between Kubota and Escorts respectively will enable both partners to optimize their current and future capabilities in the segment globally. The JV will aim to take leading position in domestic and export markets in medium to long term.

JCB India launches its new ‘intelli’gent series of machines

JCB India Limited, India’s leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment, introduced its new range of products with ‘intelli’gent technology at expo.

The company launched three new state-of-the-art excavators, the JCB140 Xtra the JCB205 Xtra and the JCB215 Xtra with Intelli-control and a new Wheeled Loader, the JCB 432ZX Plus.

JCB India is leveraging digital technology by integrating Big Data and Internet of Things in its products and services. The new range showcased at Bauma Conexpo India came packed with ‘Intelli’ technologies – the Intelli-Control, Intelli-Compaction and the Intelli-Load, all having been designed keeping the customer in focus.

The Intelli-Control introduced in the JCB140LC Xtra, the JCB205 Xtra and the JCB215 Xtra Excavators comes with new features such as a 7 inch colour camera ready LCD screen, dial type throttle, three power modes – Eco, Power and Power+ and One Touch Auto Idle. It also gives information on the amount of fuel in the tank and along with upcoming Service reminders.

The JCB 116 Soil Compactor is a first in the industry to have Intelli-Compaction integrated with Livelink. Intelli-Compaction provides relative compaction value, which helps in achieving consistent and uniform compaction throughout the patch. The digital display shows high/ low frequency and amplitude values for compaction control.

The Intelli-Load in the JCB455ZX Wheeled Loader helps in the real time monitoring of individual weight of the loaded bucket, total accumulated weight, and number of loaded buckets.

The Intelli-Control, Intelli-Compaction and Intelli-Load are all integrated with Livelink, the company’s advanced telematics technology, which enables predictive maintenance, location and monitoring to achieve high uptime of the equipment. This is an Industry first feature, enabling transmission of the monitored values to a server for analytics and report generation.

JK Tyre strengthens its presence in the Off-the-Road (OTR) tyre segment

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, India’s leading tyre manufacturer, launched 14.00-25 36 PR Mine Champion E4/L4 OTR tyre at the show. The new premium tyre has specifically been developed for new-age tipper trucks and wheel loaders for mining applications.

The product was unveiled by Rajiv Prasad, President- India Operations, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., at the JK Tyre pavilion. Vikram Malhotra, Marketing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, was also present at the launch.

The MINE Champion joins JK Tyre’s comprehensive OTR segment product range that is highly efficient for application in Industrial and Mining segments.

The MINE Champion is a premium product, which comes equipped with a distinct tread pattern, developed using high-end computational simulations, thereby providing excellent traction, flushing and contact pressure distribution. The strong nylon construction provides excellent casing strength and reliability during rigorous applications. The new-age SILICA-based dual tread compound results in excellent cut resistance and cooler running, during hauling operations.

LiuGong India launches new products

LiuGong India, a 100% subsidiary of Guangxi LiuGong, world's largest manufacturer of wheel loaders launched and showcased its new range of products for Indian market which are designed to overcome any challenges. The company launched two new products viz. Motor Grader 4180D & Wheel Loader CLG 848H. LiuGong India has completed 16 years of business in India. The company’s products have emerged as one-point solution for both road and mining industry.

LiuGong has a joint venture with Cummins and ZF who are the pioneer for manufacturing engines and transmission respectively. LiuGong India has its manufacturing facility supported by R&D Centre & Training Centre at Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh. More than 4600 LiuGong machines are working successfully at various Indian companies in road construction, mining, and hydropower sectors and pipe handling. Liugong in India is increasing its market share year on year basis for its 3-ton class of wheel loader.