COMPONENTS Construction Equipment

Southco Innovating touch points to elevate automotive and construction experience

In a conversation with Rajesh Rajgor, Veeresh Manrai, the General Manager of Business Development at Southco India Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the company’s commitment to revolutionizing touch points in the automotive and construction industries. Manrai expressed optimism about sustaining growth, navigating challenges, and contributing to various industries through innovative solutions. The conversation touched on Southco’s role […]

COMPONENTS Construction Equipment

GATES INDIA’S POWER PLAY SYSTEM SOLUTIONS FORENHANCED RELIABILITY

In an interview with Rajesh Rajgor, Saji Thomas of Gates India highlighted their new focus as a system solution provider at EXCON, moving beyond traditional product sales. Thomas emphasized their commitment to R&D, extensive manufacturing capacity in India, and ongoing collaborations with OEMs, particularly in the electric vehicle segment. Gates India aims for widespread adoption […]

COMPONENTS Construction Equipment

Widney’s focus on operator well-being with clear visibility and robust products

In the interview with Rajesh Rajgor, Jason Brookes, Engineering Director at Widney Manufacturing Ltd., expressed excitement, showcasing Widney’s top-quality windows for construction equipment. He emphasized Widney’s engineering expertise, commitment to safety, and bespoke solutions tailored to address specific challenges in the industry. Brookes conveyed optimism about the evolving operator environment in the Indian market and […]

COMPONENTS Construction Equipment

Hidromas scores with pioneering tipping hydraulics and a commitment to aftersales excellence

Hidromas India Pvt Ltd, a prominent player in the Tipping Hydraulics sector, showcased its extensive range of products at the exhibition. Subhamoy Ghosh, Business Head, emphasized the company’s stronghold in the Indian tipper market, stating, “We have been a prominent presence for the last 11 years, consolidating our position and gearing up for future growth.” […]

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JOST Ready for Exciting New Chapter in Indian Market

The company, a leading global producer and supplier of safety-critical systems for the CV industry, has opened its second plant in India, a market it considers to be of key strategic importance for its global growth ambitions in both business lines – Agriculture and Transport. N. Balasubramanian talks to the JOST senior management for this […]

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SPAL’s high-voltage fans and coolant pumps transforming buses

SPAL Automotive, headquartered in Italy with a manufacturing plant in Correggio, is a prominent player in the production of fans and blowers. Ninan Philip, Director (Sales & Marketing) at SPAL Automotive Technolgy India Pvt. Ltd, provides insights into the company’s extensive product portfolio and its evolution. “We began our journey with brush-type fans and blowers. […]

COMPONENTS Construction Equipment

Pennar Industries’ journey in hydraulic solutions for global and domestic markets

Pennar Industries, a key player in the engineering components business, revealed its focus at this year’s Excon, with CEO Shivakumar Kappana stating, “Pennar as a group has identified Hydraulics as one of our key areas of growth.” Emphasizing the significant potential in hydraulic cylinders, he highlighted the company’s aim to grow the business tenfold in […]

COMPONENTS Construction Equipment

Bezares Alpha Drives excited about growth prospects after best-ever year

In a quick chat with N. Balasubramanian at EXCON 2023, Suresh J. Williams, Managing Director, Bezares Alpha Drives India (P) Ltd., and Alejandro Núñez Bezares, Chief Financial Officer, Bezares S.A, talk about around their company’s focus at the event, their successful partnership, and business outlook for the dynamic Indian market. What is Alpha Drives’ focus […]

COMPONENTS Construction Equipment

Wipro unveils ‘TipMatix’ solution for tipper trucks

The solution is a cloud-based condition monitoring system for efficient management of tipper trucks which also extends their life cycle Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, a diverse industrial engineering business and the leading global hydraulics player, made an impressive presence at EXCON 2023 in Bengaluru. The Wipro booth showcased products and solutions from its diverse engineering businesses. […]

COMPONENTS Construction Equipment

“We foresee India becoming a vital production center for us” – Makersan

N. Balasubramanian had the opportunity to sit down for an interview with Oktay Pehlivanoglu, Global Marketing Director, Makersan, during EXCON 2023. The conversation delves into Makersan’s strategic presence at the exhibition, their focus on the construction equipment segment, unique offerings in the mechatronics space, and the significance of India in Makersan’s global business strategy. Let’s […]

COMPONENTS Construction Equipment

Empowering Construction and Beyond

A Conversation with Gajanan V. Gandhe, Country Lead and Vice President of Dana India In an exclusive interview at EXCON 2023, Motorindia’s N. Balasubramanian sat down with Gajanan V. Gandhe, Country Lead and Vice President of Dana India, to delve into Dana’s pivotal role in the construction equipment sector, electrification trends, and the company’s expansive […]

COMPONENTS expansion

ZF Commercial Vehicles Solution division expands global production, opens new plant in Chennai

Friedrichshafen, Oragadam (India). ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division is leveraging global growth opportunities brought by increasing trends towards decarbonizing commercial vehicles. On 14 February, the division will open a plant in Oragadam, India (Tamil Nadu Province), where electric components will also be produced for the Indian and Asian markets. A week earlier, ZF’s US […]

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DH LIGHTING – EXCELITE: Evolving into a luminary force in Indian market

Company all set to enter next phase of growth with new R&D Centre and second production facility in India In the ever-evolving landscape of automotive lighting, DH Lighting India has emerged not just as an industry player but as a trailblazer, navigating through the twists and turns with unparalleled resilience and strategic foresight. Motorindia’s N. […]

COMPONENTS Technology

Continental propels India towards Sustainable Automotive Future

Technology company Continental is committed to creating value in the Indian market by innovating high-tech mobility solutions with a renewed commitment to localization. With its “in the market, for the market” strategy, the company is focused on establishing itself as the leader in hardware excellence, software competence, and system expertise. This implies a continued expansion […]

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Subros’ aggressive product expansion in spotlight 

In an exclusive chat with MOTORINDIA’s Aftermarket & Service, P. K. Duggal, CEO, Subros Limited, talks about Subros’ aggressive product expansion post COVID and more. Presence at ACMA Automechanika This is a very important event happening after 5 years. We want to re-emphasize our connect with the dealerships and end consumers and recreate the physical […]