Construction Industry Review

December 09-15, 2013 1
VOLUME 2 l Issue No. 49 l December 09-15, 2013 l Price : Rs. 100An MMR, Braj Binani Group Publication
‘Centre for speedy execution
of infra projects’ – Natchiappan
Dr E M Sudarsana Natchiappan,
Minister of State for Commerce &
Industry, the Department of Industrial
Policy & Promotion, the Government
of India, in his chief guest address
at the inauguration of Excon 2013 in
Bengaluru last month, acknowledged
the difficulty in land acquisition
for infrastructure projects in the
country.
In order to make land acquisitions
easier the minister suggested that
project developers should have
a human approach and take into
account needs of land owners,
interact with them, try and provide
jobs through skill development.
While talking about the issue
of disputes on compensation, the
minister said that the government is
committed towards addressing the
issues on land acquisition for speedy
implementation of projects.
On the issue of dispute resolution,
he said that the government is working
with industry bodies on a policy to
have an arbitration mechanism for
quick reconciliation. On the issue
The efficiency and eco-friendliness
ofmachinespropelledbyacombustion
engine are always particularly high
when the largest possible proportion
of energy generated in combustion is
also used to operate machines.
This, along with many other
new developments, is exactly what
constructionequipmentmanufacturers
in Europe are working hard on these
days.
T h e i n t e r a c t i o n b e t w e e n
machines, building processes and
the operator of a machine is steadily
being optimized. This approach,
plus a combination of the use of
alternative energy sources and new
drive concepts, has a lot of efficiency
potential for the future.
The European construction
equipment industry offers high-
tech machinery at cutting edge.
This is exemplified by facts that
manufacturers have reduced fuel
consumption of their range, have
radically decreased levels of exhaust
emissions, have significantly improved
safety at work and ergonomics,
created innovative construction
methods and at the same time, have
succeeded in appreciably enhancing
the performance of their machinery.
European CE – high-tech
machinery at cutting edge
of skill development, he urged the
industry bodies to work with the
National Skill Development Council
(NSDI). He also said that many
autonomous institutions are being
allowed to develop various courses
that will make students job-ready.
A conference on ‘Sustainable
Infrastructure Development’ was
organized during Excon by the
Indian Construction Equipment
Manufacturers’ Association (Icema)
in association with the Confederation
of Indian Industry (CII).
Vipin Sondhi, Chairman, Excon
2013 Steering Committee said
that with the theme on ‘Propelling
Sustainable Infrastructure Growth’,
the seventh edition of the premier
event for the construction equipment
industry is not just South-East Asia’s
largest, but is on its way to become
one of the top few in the world for
propelling infrastructure growth in
India.
Sondhi felt that there are a number
of benefits that will accrue from the
development of the construction
equipment industry. The benefits
include “increase in per capita
income in India, creation of 30 to 35
million jobs in infrastructure and other
sectors linked with infrastructure
development like steel, cement, etc,
a massive 5 to 6 per cent reduction
in unemployment rate and 3 to 4 per
cent of the population will be getting
lifted above the poverty line,” he
pointed out.
At the conference, Icema, in
association with AT Kearney, released
a report on ‘Roadmap for Realizing
ECE Industry’s Long Term Potential’.
According to the report the ECE
(earthmoving and construction
equipment) market is expected to
grow by a healthy 20 to 25 per cent
Time-consuming tasks that once
had to be carried out by humans can
now be completed in seconds with
the help of computers, GPS and laser
systems. Additionally, the combining
of function and design, cost-efficiency
and new service concepts are equally
at the core of their efforts.
In the crushing and screening
equipment industry emphasis is put
on bringing building materials or
building waste back into the circle
of construction. Modern technology
helps process waste material into
products that can be re-used directly
onsite, thus avoiding heavy transport,
greenhouse gas emissions, noise and
air pollution in densely populated city
areas and saving natural resources.
The environmental savings are very
high.
All this progress is not attributable
to mere coincidence, it is the result of
systematic and continuous research
activities. The R&D endeavours of
the businesses are always focused
on the needs of humankind and
environment.
(L-R): Anand Sundaresan, VP-ICEMA and VC & MD, Schwing Stetter India; P Ravishankar, CEO, Ashok Leyland John Deere Construction Equipment
Co; Amit Gossain, President, Icema and Exec. VP – Marketing, Business Development & Corporate Affairs, JCB India; Dr E M Sudarsana Natchiappan,
Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Govt of India; Vipin Sondhi, Chairman, Excon 2013 and MD & CEO, JCB India; Manish Mathur, Partner,
A T Kearney and S G Roy, Secretary, Icema
Because it systematically targets
all these factors, the industry is
internationally well-positioned. It enjoys
an excellent reputation throughout the
world. In 2012, European construction
equipment manufacturers achieved a
domestic and international turnover of
approximately 24 billion Euro.
They have been able to take
ample advantage of the growth in the
emerging markets, although mostly
in the high quality and higher price
segments.
There is expanding demand not
only in India and China, but also in
Eastern European countries and
the South-East Asia region. The
markets in all these countries exhibit (contd. on pg 2)
future potential; there are budding
opportunities when it comes to the
development of local production.
The sector uses its expertise to
set new standards, for example,
in concrete technology, recycling
technology or road building
equipment. European suppliers focus
their activities on customer-specific
engineering.
That, in turn, explains the need for
close customer proximity. In keeping
with the adage ‘we are where our
customers are,’ many manufacturers
of construction machinery already
produce locally in India or are
represented by dealers at least.
over the next few years to reach
330,000 to 450,000 units sold in 2020
from the current levels of 76,000 units.
“This would imply $16 to $21 billion
market by 2020, up from $3 billion at
the current level,” the report said.
The study pointed out that the
main drivers for growth of the ECE
industry are: growth in end-user
industries, higher adoption of
traditional applications to speed
up projects, development of new
applications, growing urbanization
and better availability of finance.
Amit Gossain, President Icema,
said that though the construction
equipment industry has been
witnessing sluggish growth in recent
times, the Cabinet Committee on
Investment, set up by the government,
has made some progress in getting
stalled projects worth lakhs of crores
moving again.
The Excon show witnessed
participation of over 730 exhibitors
reaching out to 35,000-plus business
visitors. The event was supported by
the Ministry of Heavy Industries &
Public Enterprises and the Ministry
of Road Transport & Highways, the
Government of India. The Government
of Karnataka was partner state for
Excon 2013.

December 09-15, 2013 2DOMESTIC
Kalindi Kunj bypass
project cleared
Plastivision India
to be held in Mumbai
The Kalindi Kunj bypass moved
a step closer to realization after
the lieutenant governor cleared
the alignment of the project where
the bypass will reduce travel time
between Delhi and Faridabad,
besides decongesting Ashram
Chowk.
A public works department
official said the project had been
submitted to the Unified Traffic
& Transportation Infrastructure
(Planning & Engineering) Centre for
approval where the decision to clear
the project was taken at a UTTIPEC
meeting, headed by the LG.
The project, conceived in 2002,
will start on Ring Road near the DND
flyway loop and end near the Badarpur
border. Traffic moving from east Delhi
and Noida towards Faridabad will
completely avoid Ashram, which
would get decongested for local
users.
“The project will take three years
once work starts. However, this is
just the first step and we now need
to take an environment clearance. A
detailed model will also be prepared
and submitted to the Delhi Urban
Arts Commission and the Yamuna
Standing Committee for clearance.
The first big step is to get the
cabinet clearance for which we will
have to wait for the new government,”
said an official. The total length of
the bypass will be 14 km, and the
project is expected to cost about Rs
750 crore where the first at-grade
section of the bypass will be 2 km,
the stilt section will be 6km long,
while the second at-grade section
will also be 6 km long.
There is a 700 m stretch which
falls on the Haryana side. It is yet to
be decided whether construction on
that part will be undertaken by Delhi
or Haryana.
ITNL gets `427-cr road
order in Ukraine
Belgium, India
to set up fund
for infra projects
IL&FS Transportation Networks
Ltd (ITNL) said it has bagged Rs
427-crore order in Ukraine for
rehabilitation and improvement of a
road stretch through a subsidiary in
Spain. Elsamex SA, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the company in Spain,
has been awarded the contract by
the State Road Agency of Ukraine for
rehabilitation and improvement of a
road stretch.
The contract also includes
executing the routine and periodic
maintenance of the stretch over a
period of seven years. The estimated
total contract value is euro 50.5 million
(approx Rs 427 crore) which is being
financed by the European Bank for
reconstruction and development. ITNL
said its Singapore subsidiary, ITNL
International Pte Ltd (IIPL), has entered
into a joint venture agreement with
three Chinese firms in which IIPL would
With the Indo-EU free trade
agreement (FTA) in limbo, Brussels
is focusing on bilateral relations
and would be investing jointly in
infrastructure projects in India. “If it’s
impossible to reach the goal for the
moment to have an EU-India FTA, we
need to enhance bilateral relations,”
said visiting Belgian Deputy Prime
Minister Didier Reynders.
In pursuit of the same, Belgium has
floated the idea of its sovereign wealth
fund Federal Holding Company joining
hands with India’s Infrastructure
have 28 per cent equity holding.
The venture, Chongqing He ng Yi
Project Maintenance & Technology
Consultancy Ltd, will undertake
and provide various services
such as consultancy for testing
and inspection of roads, tunnels
and bridges; design of special
maintenance work and introduce/
application of new technology on
maintenance management.
The venture has also plans to
expand service to overseas projects,
in particular SE Asia, Africa and South
America and in the long term venture
into other related maintenance
businesses. The partners to the
joint venture agreement believe that
there is huge market for testing and
inspection of roads, tunnels and
bridges and other services related
to operation and maintenance of
expressways in China.
Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS),
to create a fund that will invest in
infra projects as well as in listed
and privately-held companies in the
country.
Reynders, who concluded a
five-day visit to the country, said an
agreement to set up such a fund
was signed during his meeting with
Commerce Minister Anand Sharma
in New Delhi earlier this week. He
declined to disclose the corpus of
the proposed fund, or when it will be
operational.
Cabinet okays `1,501 cr
expenditure for KoPT
The Union Cabinet has approved
Rs 1,501.35 crore expenditure for
dredging of the channel leading
to the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT). It
approved the extension of financial
assistance to KoPT to meet the
dredging expenditure incurred for
maintenance of the river/channel.
The decision will help in making
transactions through the port
commercially viable for the port
users.
“The scheme of financial
assistance to the KoPT towards
dredging will be continued for a total
amount of Rs 1,501.35 crore for the
period from 2012-13 to 2015-16, with
effect from April 1, 2012. The extant
policy for awarding the dredging
work in other major ports will be
followed in respect of the dredging
India’s second largest plastics
show Plastivision India 2013 Organized
by AIPMA, the 9th Plastivision India
2013 will be hosted in Mumbai from
December 12 to 16. It will have a
special pavilion for solar energy.
Raju Desai, Chairman-Executive
Committee, Plastivision India 2013
remarked, “It will be the first time to
showcase application of solar energy
in plastic processing industry how to
connect advantages of solar in plastic
processing. Probably the first time in
the world of solar energy where in this
pavilion we will be showcasing the
use of solar in running plastic auxiliary
equipment in processing of plastics,
which will help in saving energy.”
Sustainable energy is basically
about tapping and converting into,
usually electric, power the free energy
from the sun, wind, water currents, or
subterranean heat. Obviously, though,
that it takes equipment, and because
of which, plastics and composites are
coming into their own.
This event is held at Mumbai
at the interval of every three years.
Over the years, Plastivision India has
become a flagship event in India and
is on the calendar of plastics industry
worldwide.
Plastivision India 2013 would
witness participation by over 1,500
companies from India and 30 other
countries. The trade fair would be
held in area spanning nearly 70,000
sq mtrs and expect visits by over
100,000 core businessmen and other
key stakeholders.
By developing innovations in
particular niche areas, the industry
hopes to be able to offer stakeholders
also in India, sufficiently attractive
advantages in terms of shorter
construction times and enhanced
safety.
The use of high capacity equipment
of reliable availability ensures that
industries using machines and
equipment remain competitive. Thus,
technology from Europe can help to
strengthen and develop the Indian
manufacturing sector in the long run,
and thus to boost India’s role in world
economy.
The European construction
equipment industry organized within
CECE comprises 1,200 companies
from 14 European countries. The
annual industry turnover exceeds 24
billion Euros.
The sector employs 130,000
people directly and 400,000 indirectly
in the supply chain or the distribution
and maintenance network. European
construction machines represent
around 20 per cent of worldwide
production. Manufacturers are
predominantly small and medium-size
companies, but also big European
and multinational companies with
production sites in Europe.
The equipment for building
construction like cranes, building
hoists, formworks, concrete pumps,
mixers and related technology;
civil engineering and earthmoving
equipment like excavators, loaders,
graders, drilling equipment, tunneling
machines; road building equipment
like compaction machines, pavers and
milling machines, mobile recyclers,
cutters; and crushing and screening
technology.
European GDP in 2014 is expected
to grow by just under 1 per cent,
clearly below the average global
growth. Positive signals come from
a recovery of budgets and expected
reduction of national debts as share
of GDP over the next 5 years in the
majority of EU countries. After another
year of decline in construction activity
the forecast for 2014+ for Europe
is slightly positive. The regional
difference between the booming
construction markets in the middle
and north of Europe and the countries
most affected by the Euro crisis will
remain and even grow.
All main European areas are in
contracting mode at the moment:
Southern Europe continued the
downward trend; the sales boom
in the Nordic countries ended at
least temporarily; Western European
demand decreased slightly, and in
Eastern Europe there was a mod¬est
decline.
For earthmoving and road
equipment, the second quarter of
the year brought some improvement
after a very weak start of the year,
without compensat¬ing the slump of
the first quarter. For equipment used
to construct buildings, the second
quarter brought decline on a moderate
level in Europe.
RussiaandTurkeyforthissub-sector
are still growth areas. For Europe, the
weak start of the year cannot be
compensated over the remaining
months, a single to double-digit
decline seems real¬istic. Concrete
equipment, cranes and other building
construction equipment will perform
better than road construction and
earthmov¬ing equipment. Positive
signs come from some non-European
markets; while China, India and Brazil
stay difficult, Southeast Asia and the
Middle East countries are promising.
(Contributed by the Committee for European
Construction Equipment)
European CE
(contd. from pg 1)
work to be carried out in Kolkata
Port. An ‘on account’ payment up to
90 per cent of the amount payable
towards financial assistance during
the previous year may be made to
the KoPT in the following years in
equal quarterly installments based
on audit certificate for the previous
year, it added.

December 09-15, 2013 4
Case launches EX series backhoe
loaders, 1107 DX compactor
Case Construction Equipment, at
Excon 2013 Bengaluru, launched their
new EX series backhoe loaders and
1107 DX compactors. The new models
showcased the company’s wide
range of equipment for construction
and road building industries.
Fabrizio Cepollina, Vice President,
CNH Industrial Construction
Equipment APAC, commented,
“The construction equipment market
in the Asia Pacific region has been
growing steadily and this trend is
expected to continue. With the aim of
improving CNH Industrial’s presence
in these strategic markets, we are
investing in our product development
and manufacturing facilities in India
to support the growing demands
of our customers in the region. The
introduction of the new EX series
backhoe loaders is proof of our
commitment to serve customers in
the region with the best products and
services that meet the requirements
of their business.”
Centre stage at Excon Case booth
was OD19 -- brand new EX series
backhoe loaders, entirely developed
in the country to match the specific
needs of the Indian construction
market. The new series of Case
backhoe loaders comprises three
models – 770 EX, 770 EX Magnum
and 851 EX – ranging from 76 hp to
96 hp. The EX series stands out for its
fuel efficiency, powerful performance
and reliability.
The EX series backhoe loaders run
a powerful and reliable S8000 engine,
developed by FPT Industrial, also on
display at the Case booth. The engine
features an air cooler system that
increases density of the intake air,
improving efficiency and decreasing
fuel consumption. The powerful
performance and fast response time
coupled with fuel savings of up to
13per cent make it the most fuel-
efficient engine in the market.
Case also introduced 1107 DX
Vibratory Soil Compactor which
completes compactor line-up with
the upgraded 752 and the smaller
450 DX. The new model takes
operator comfort and safety to new
levels, while delivering a reliable
performance with excellent fuel
efficiency.
This new product delivers
everything the industry would
expect from the market leader of the
compactor segment in India. Anil
Bhatia, Director Sales and Marketing,
Case Construction Equipment India,
said about the launch of the new
products, “We are expanding our
offering for the Indian infrastructure
industry with the introduction of
technologically advanced EX series
IN PERSON
Absorbing the high-end technology
at a faster pace is a clear challenge
for the equipment industry, says
Viraj Naidu, Managing Director,
Disa India in this interview with
Remona Divekar
‘Absorbing high-end technology
is a clear challenge’
Disa develops and manufactures
a complete range of metal casting
production solutions for the ferrous
and non-ferrous foundry industries. A
longstanding tradition of innovation,
reliability, commitment to its
customers, results in Disa enjoying
the trust and loyalty of leading
foundries all over the world.
What new equipment did you launch
at Excon 2013 for the infrastructure
industry?
We were participating in Excon
for the first time and historically, Disa
India Ltd has always had foundry
machineries as its focus and all
our shot blasting solutions were
also targeted towards the foundry
segment.
However, since the global
merger in the year 2009, Disa with
wheelabrator -– which is the world’s
largest surface preparation (shot &
air blasting) technology provider -–
we are now actively promoting the
wheelabrator range of solutions to
market segments beyond foundries.
The construction industry is one
such major application area for the
wheelabrator range of solution.
Disa and wheelabrator shot
blasting solutions are already
operational at major construction
equipment OEMs like JCB, Case,
Terex, Telcon, Bhel and Volvo.
Also, we are now promoting our
industrial filter solutions actively for
this industry for dust extraction in
handling equipment for cement and
mining. Disa filters range is ideally
Shot blasting is the process of
mechanically cleaning the metallic
surfaces, through highly accelerated,
fine abrasive steel shots. The process
becomes essential as a pre-painting
process for the paint to last (and
preserve from rusting/corrosion)
under rough and exposed working
environment.
Wheelabrator, as the world’s
largest such solution provider,
offers the best understanding of our
customers processes to customize
our solutions for such applications.
What other solutions they have for
construction equipment sector?
Disa’s range of industrial filters
is now heavily into the construction
industry sector also. The simple
Silo Vent Filter, displayed at Excon,
is another equipment which is used
in bulk at large cement handling
silos.
How can such events make the
infrastructure sector more robust?
An event like Excon brings
together all related parties and
shares the latest technologies
available and being invented. This
boosts greater learning and the
resulting upgradation of the industry
as a whole.
The demand drivers, as I already
mentioned, are the clear need
for bigger and faster execution of
construction projects, where we
have historically been very slow as
a nation.
suited for such application and we
introduced our silo vent filters at the
Excon show.
Tell us about the company’s
s p e c i a l i z e d s o l u t i o n s f o r
manufacturing cast component for
the equipment industry.
High quality shot blasting is
essential for any painting to last,
on large exposed steel structures
(eg for earthmoving equipment),
and we bring highly customized
pass-through machines for such
applications.
While the special Rotojet Wheel,
which we also displayed at Excon
-– forms the heart of our machine, the
key customization is in handling the
design and bringing the customer’s
components in and out of the machine,
within a targeted cycle time.
On the other hand, Disa is an
iconic brand for high productivity
automated green sand moulding
processes, which are essential for
producing castings -– which in turn
are used by a host of industrial
applications.
What are the major challenges
confronting the industry? What are
the solutions?
India’s construction Industry is
going through a major transformation
over the past decade, as the bigger
and faster executions are mandating
the use of technology, rather than
the historical use of cheap manual
labour.
A b s o r b i n g t h e h i g h - e n d
technology at a faster pace is a clear
challenge for the industry. Localized
and customized solutions, by all
major technology and equipment
suppliers, are the key in bringing
down costs, and encouraging faster
acceptance by the industry.
The other key requirement is
local servicing capability and quality
spare parts, as the industry has a
whole range of pirates supplying
sub-standard copy parts.
Tell us about shot blasting and
scope for the construction equipment
sector.
Fabrizio Cepollina, VP
- CNH Industrial Construction
Equipment APAC
Anil Bhatia, Director, S&M
- Case New Holland
Construction Equipment (I) Pvt.
Abhijit Gupta, MD, Case
New Holland Construction
Equipment (I) Pvt. Ltd.
New Case 1107 DX Vibratory
Soil Compactor
backhoe loaders and 1107 DX
compactor. These two product lines
have been developed to meet specific
requirements of our customers in
terms of high fuel efficiency, high
performance, comfort and visibility,
serviceability and reliability.”
The SR 150, together with the
SR 130 model, represents the
new generation skid steer loaders
launched by the company earlier
this year where these award-
winning compact and multi-purpose
machines set new standards with
premium power, increased torque
and enhanced operator comfort and
visibility.
Also on display for the road
construction industry was the 845B
motor grader that features an FPT
Industrial 6.7 liter engine with variable
horsepower curves to match the
requirements of various applications
and deliver the best fuel efficiency.
Abhijit Gupta, Managing Director,
Case Construction Equipment India,
speaking at the launch said, “We
believe that Case India, with its wide
range of products, can play an even
bigger role in the sustainability of
India’s infrastructure development
needs. We are committed to make
best-in-class products available
to Indian customers along with
extensive nationwide parts and
service support. Case India currently
leads the compaction equipment
segment in India and holds number
2 position in the backhoe loader
segment.”
Case Construction Equipment
officially launched its new 1107 DX
vibratory soil compactor to the Indian
construction industry at Excon. The
new product completes Case’s
compactor offering, which also
includes the 450 DX and the 752 at
the lower end of the range that puts
Case in the lead of this segment’s
market.
The new vibratory soil compactor
is available in three configurations
to meet every road need: the basic
1107 DX with single drive and smooth
drum for multi-purpose activities and
ideal for normal jobs; the 1107 DX-D
with double drive, more indicated to
compact uphill and graded soils; and
the 1107 DX-PD available in double
or single drive and a pad foot drum
for compacting clayey soils.
With an operating weight of 11,300
kg combined with the dynamic
force of vibration, the 1107 DX
delivers best-in-class compaction
performances.
The 1107 DX features
powerful 4-cylinder water
cooled turbocharged 105
hp engines that deliver
excellent fuel efficiency
and adds to the machine’s
durability.
The new water cooled
engine combined with
the turbo pre-cleaner deliver fuel
efficiency and longer engine life
which is further improved to the
rear by the new sloping hood. The
90 clockwise rotating seats and
the operator platform isolated from
vibration make for smooth and
comfortable operation. The wrap-
around railing
contributes to
better operator
safety.

December 09-15, 2013 6EQUIPMENT
Liebherr machines
for total safety, super quality
Liebherr India Pvt
Ltd’s construction
and mining equipment
portfolio includes
crawler cranes, mobile
cranes, drilling and
piling rigs, excavators,
wheel loaders, material
handlers, mining
excavators and dumpers
Liebherr CMCtec India Pvt Ltd,
Pune was founded in 2008 on 55 acres
of manufacturing facilities, including
8,000 m² of covered ground. The
manufacturing programme includes
tower cranes, truck mixers and
batching plants. Liebherr intends to
produce concrete pumps in Pune as
well. Liebherr Machine Tools India Pvt
Ltd, Bengaluru was founded in 2004 as
a joint venture. The company produces
gear hobbing and gear shaping
machines for the Indian market.
Product launches
at Excon 2013
Liebherr 85 EC-B 5i Flat-Top Crane:
Liebherr is presented the 85 EC-B
5i flat-top cranes. This crane model
is being assembled at Liebherr’s
Pune plant since 2012. The 85 EC
B 5i has the potential to exceed the
71 EC-B. Currently Liebherr’s most
popular model offers widely similar
specifications. 85 EC-B 5i has a
maximum load capacity of 5,000 kg
and can lift 1,300 kg at the jib end,
up to a maximum working radius of
50 m.
When the 85 EC-B 5i was
developed, the emphasis was not only
on the superstructure but also on the
low-width 85 LC tower system, which
has been optimally matched to the
new crane and has new pin connectors
among the many features that qualify it
ideally for inner-city operation.
A decisive advantage is that the
dimensions of all the assemblies of
the new 85 EC-B 5i are so compact.
The new 85 LC tower system has a
cross-section of only 1.2x1.2 m, which
simplifies both transportation and
erecting work if the inner-city site is
small or access is difficult.
Standard equipment on the A 934
C Litronic is a reliable semi-automatic
central lubrication system, which can
be upgraded without difficulty as an
option to fully-automatic operation if
desired. The spacious Liebherr cab
provides distinctly more freedom of
movement; the version exhibited at
Excon is mounted on the hydraulic
elevating cab mounting that is available
as an optional extra. With the aid of the
hydraulic elevating system the driver
can select the most suitable position
for an ideal view of the work area
during material handling.
The ergonomically designed seat in
the cab has a wide range of position
settings and can be adjusted to suit the
driver’s weight. Automatic air condition
is a standard feature, and helps to
keep the driver fit and free from fatigue
during the entire working day.
For maximum driver protection,
strongly constructed protective guards
can be mounted as an optional extra
on top of and at the front of the cab.
The tried-and-trusted multi-tine
grapples, wood grapples as well as
clamshell grabs are essential tools for
every Liebherr material handler. Thanks
to their carefully designed geometry,
Liebherr attachments are ideally
matched to Liebherr machines -–
resulting in excellent loading behaviour
and high productivity.
Liebherr concrete
technology:
Compactmix 1.0 batching plant
and HTM 604+ truck mixer
Liebherr showcased the space-
saving batching plant Compact mix
1.0 with 60 m³ capacity per hour and
top technology truck mixers for most
economical concrete transport.
Batching plant
compact mix 1.0 A-TR:
A very popular model in Liebherr’s
extensive range of batching plants is
the Compact mix 1.0. The compactly
designed batching plant is capable
of a maximum discharge output of
60 m³ of compacted concrete per
hour.
The space-saving overall concept
and the flexible 180° truck mixer
approach angle underneath the
plant enables to position the mixer
in a relatively small area. Most of the
steel parts are zinc-coated, ensuring
excellent corrosion protection and
therefore a long working life.
The Compact mix 1.0 has been
designed particularly with use as a
semi mobile concrete mixer in mind
when mounted on a skid foundation
but can also be operated without any
difficulty on any construction sites,
thanks to its modular design.
The compact batching plant is
equipped with the tried-and-tested
Liebherr RIM 1.0 ring-pan mixer
with 1 m³ rated capacity or 1,500
liters volume. The mixing system is
available with either a mechanical
or a hydraulic whirler (Agitator)
system.
Whirler systems are especially
beneficial if there is a need for
particularly high concrete quality or if
additives or colouring agents are part
of the mix for a homogenous mix.
This is why the Compactmix 1.0 is
also ideally suited to the prefab and
concrete-products industry, where
low slump is required.
ThebasicformatoftheCompactmix
1.0 can, if desired, be combined with
in-line bins, pocket bins or star bins.
The in-line bins are available in
various size configurations. Thus,
storage compartments of volume of
35 m³ each up to 5 compartments
can be accommodated for different
aggregates.
As with all other Liebherr concrete
mixers, many useful options are
available for the new Compactmix 1.0.
Examples are additive scales, high-
pressure mixer cleaning equipment,
housings and winter fittings.
There is an optional extension to
the mixer’s skip, meaning that the
inline bins can be positioned lower,
thus reducing the need for ramping
facilities or direct dumping from the
truck is possible.
HTM 604+ PTO & slave
engine truck mixers:
Liebherr also presented two HTM
604+ truck mixers having a capacity
of 6 m³ with additional capacity of 0.5
m3 each. One HTM is a truck mixer
with PTO drive mounted on a MAN
25:220 chassis. The other HTM has a
slave engine drive and Ashok Leyland
2518 chassis. Liebherr builds its own
mixers in house to the highest quality
standards, using special grade of steel
with high wear resistance, low centre
of gravity for good road dynamics.
Liebherr machines are designed in
such a way that safety is the priority
without compromising on its quality.
Last but not least, Liebherr mixers
are noted for technical maturity, quality
and maximum customer benefit.
Delivering concrete economically
means fast loading, rapid road travel
and no loss of time when discharging
at site. Liebherr truck mixers are
designed for maximum user benefit
in all these areas.
Liebherr’s expanded wheel
loader product range:
Liebherr is presenting two
models of the expanded wheel
loader product range for the Indian
market. On display are the models
L 550 and L 580. The wheel loaders
are specially tailored to the needs
of Indian customers while featuring
time-tested Liebherr quality.
Designed as robust standard
machines with the familiar high
performance and the low operating
costs for which Liebherr is well known,
they comply with the ‘Bharat Stage III’
(BSIII) emissions regulations required
in India. The first wheel loader of
this range available for the Indian
market is the L 550 with deliveries
just started. The L 580 model will
follow in 2014.
The L 550 wheel loader, weighing
in at 16,800 kg, achieves a tipping
load of 10,850 kg. The machine is
equipped with a 4.5 m³ bucket. The
wheel loader is driven by a 147 kW
/ 200 HP diesel engines and with its
robust design, is ideal for use in the
most challenging of conditions. The L
580 achieves a tipping load of 17,650
kg and weighs in at an operating
weight of 24,730 kg.
The machine is equipped with a
5.5 m³ bucket and is driven by a 200
kW / 272 HP diesel engines. The key
features offered by all wheel loaders
from Liebherr are high handling
capacity, low fuel consumption and
exceptional stability, making them
particularly safe. The combination of
the hydrostatic Liebherr travel drive
and the special mounting position of
the diesel engine enable movement
of high load-weighs.
The 85 EC B 5i City Crane can be
erected quickly and safely in just about
every gap in the building line. The 85
LC tower system consists of 11.7 m,
5.85 m or 3.9 m tower sections, with a
tower base element 12.0 m long.
The 3.9 m long climbing tower
section is highly versatile, and can be
used inside or outside the building.
The 85 LC tower can climb to extreme
heightswhenusedoutsidethebuilding.
If other structures prevent this, the new
climbing tower can be installed in an
elevator shaft.
The 22-kW hoist gear, which is
standard equipment, permits lifting
heights up to 278 m. The maximum
free-standing height under the hook is
46.2 m. Connecting pins that can be
inserted in either direction are a very
practical feature, especially when the
85 LC tower has to be erected or taken
down in an elevator shaft where room
to manoeuvre is limited.
The new pins can be inserted and
removed from the inside or outside.
Pin magazines installed in each
tower and jib section also ensure
efficient erection. The pins are always
accessible during erecting work
and can be stored conveniently for
transport after removal.
The 85 EC-B 5i, like all Liebherr
Flat-Top Cranes, features Liebherr’s
‘ConnectandWork’erectingtechnology
as well as the patented LiConnect jib
connector and electrical connections
for the drives and switchgear.
Liebherr A 934 C litronic
material handler
Liebherr exhibited the high-
performance A 934 C Litronic. It has
an operating weight of approximately
37 t. The power unit is a robust Liebherr
diesel engine with turbocharger and
charge-air intercooler, which complies
with Tier-3/Stage IIIA limits. It is of 7,000
cc capacity with an engine output of
150 kW (204 hp) available at an engine
speed of only 1800 min-1.
The A 934 C Litronic material
handler has a wide support base
with large pads for maximum stability.
Depending on the working equipment,
extremely heavy loads can be raised
by up to 17 m and moved out to the
same working radius.
Thanks to the ‘Vario Lift Plus’
system, the desired working equipment
can be pinned into position individually
to suit the local operating situation
and the nature of the load being
handled. Attachment holes on the
boom and slewing platform can be
used to reposition the lifting cylinders
for maximum load capacity within the
same working range.
‘Vario Lift Plus’ makes it possible
to combine a wide variety of working
situations individually with the most
suitable kinematics for high load
capacity where there is even a specially
optimised mounting pattern for efficient
loading and unloading from ships.

December 09-15, 2013 8EQUIPMENT
LiuGong’s new range
of wheel loaders
CLG836 BSIII, CLG856BSIII
wheel loader
836 BSIII and 856 BSIII wheel
loaders were on the display, with
operating weights from 10,300 kg to
17,100 kg. These two machines are
known for their power and reliability,
comfort and control, easy on-the-job
maintenance, low fuel consumption
and compliance with the latest
emission norms in market.
The 836BSIII wheel loader made
its first appearance at Excon.
Driving through a proven LiuGong
Transmission, it equips with fixed
front differential for
maximum traction
and reduced tyre
wear.
Asia’s leading
construction equipment
manufacturer, LiuGong
Machinery Corp has
presented four of its
tough machines at
the Excon exhibition,
including wheel loaders,
excavators and motor
graders.
Machine Model
Emission
Regulation
Net Power Weight (kg)
Wheel Loader 836BSIII BSIII 92KW 10300
Wheel Loader 856BSIII BSIII 157KW 17100
Excavator 920D Stage II 102 kW 20,500 kg
Motor Grader 414BSIII BS III 106 kW 12,400 kg
Its smooth parallel linkage
configuration offers a full 40-degree
turn tipping load of 7200 kg. The
unique design offers excellent
visibility to the bucket edge and
surrounding job site. The 836BSIII
has a powerful Weichai and Deutz
engine and offers 92 kW rated power
that produces 100 kn of breakout
force to aggressively dig depth
and fast into any heap of loose
materials.
Like other famous LiuGong wheel
loaders, the 856BSIII offers a
ROPS/FOPS cab with
superior visibility and
360-degree views.
The ergonomic
cab design is
dust proof and of
low noise, the steering wheel can be
tilt and can be adjusted according to
the operators comfort. Its advanced
hydraulics allow for a quick cycle
time that has been improved by 13
per cent to 10.1 seconds.
920 D excavator
LiuGong 920D, a 21 ton class
excavator powered by 150hp
Cummins engine was also been
displayed in the booth. The 21-
ton excavator featuring a 0.95 m³
bucket capacity and 102 kW new
power engine. It built for high-
volume, high-production quarrying
and construction applications and
suited for earthwork, quarrying and
road construction applications.
The company’s advanced load
sensing hydraulic system has been
designed for lower energy needs
which helps in fuel saving. LiuGong
provides cost effective solutions to
customers through its cutting edge
technology coupled with quality
machines.
The machine muscles its way
through the toughest surfaces and
conditions. As with all LiuGong
machines, operator comfort,
accuracy and safety receive the
utmost attention. The fully enclosed
air-conditioned cab offers an
adjustable control console so that
the operator can counter them to
their needs.
414BSIII also has a spacious
cab mounted on a viscous isolation
mount system which provides a
vibration-free environment with
excellent visibility to the worksite.
A standard grammar suspension
seat makes sure operator remains
comfortable and alert.
The CLG414BSIII offers a high
reliability hydraulic system, using
world-class components. The load-
sensing hydraulic system increases
the ease of precision operations
using less fuel, and the dual circuit
brake system ensures reliable
braking in the event of a failure.
LiuGong India is also celebrating
its 11 years of presence in India
this year. “With our statement
‘Shaping the Future Together,’ we
are underlining our many years
of experience as a partner to the
industry and, at the same time,
signaling future development of
more solutions designed to solve
our customers’ problems, “said
Li Dongchun, Managing Director,
LiuGong India .
414BSIII motor grader
414BSIII motor grader, used
primarily for highway construction
and road maintenance, has a
powerful Cummins India engine;
new ZF Transmission rated 106 kW
with peak torque of 655 N.m at 1500
rpm. It has a large flywheel output
which allows for high power reserve
with low noise, low pollution and high
overload capacity.
Wang Xiaohua, ChairmanLi Dongchun, MD, LiuGong India

December 09-15, 2013 9equipment
TIL’s wide range of high
technology equipment
The Material Handling Solutions
(MHS) division of TIL is engaged in
design, manufacture and marketing
of a comprehensive range of material
handling, lifting, port and road building
solutions with integrated customer
support and after-sales service.
Theequipmentandprojectsolutions
(EPS) vertical focuses on providing
TIL, headquartered in Kolkata, operates through its material handling solutions
division, equipment and project solutions division and the wholly-owned subsidiary,
Tractors India Pvt Ltd (TIPL), is the dealer for north and east of India and Bhutan
crushing and screening solutions as
well as offering innovative and eco-
friendly asphalt mix technology for
road construction.
Manufacturing and technical
collaborations are with Manitowoc
Crane Group, USA, Grove Worldwide
USA (part of Manitowoc), Astec Inc.,
Hyster (part of NMHG – USA), Paceco
Corp – USA (part of Mitsui Engineering
and Shipbuilding – Japan), FAMAK S.A
– Poland and Mitsui Miike Machinery
Co. Ltd. (part of the Mitsui Group –
Japan).
TIL’s new crane, crushing and
screening solution
PIXEFisafirstofitskindandversatile
hydraulic mobile crane in pick-n-carry
segment. PIXEF is a 15 T multitasking
crane for Slew, Pick’n’Carry and Carry
Deck applications. TIL, a market leader
in India in higher capacity mobile crane
and material handling segment made
an extensive research and found that
safety is a critical feature which is
paramount importance for everyone
associated with crane use.
However, it is not adequate in
the currently available cranes in the
15T category in the Indian market.
Many accidents occur in pick- n-
carry crane segment due to the fact
that the available cranes up to 15 T
category are designed and built on
tractor chassis causing serious risk of
stability during load handling as well as
exposing the operators into risk due to
lack of safety devices and controls .
Therefore, besides leveraging
TIL’s pan Indian distribution network
to capitalize the market opportunity in
pick-n-carry segment that dominates
the crane volume in India, the reason
TIL decided to make a foray into this
segment is to offer material handling
customers a next generation pick-n-
Greaves Construction Equipment
Business, part of Greaves Cotton Ltd,
one of India’s leading engineering
companies, launched the first of its
37 metre 3 axle truck mounted boom
pump - GCP3709Z at Excon.
Best suited for mega projects
such as airports, metro projects,
monorails, flyovers and high rise
infrastructural and residential projects,
Greaves GCP3709Z provides superior
productivity and pumping efficiency
thereby ensuring faster completion
of projects, reduced down-time and
higher output. The 4 arm Z fold type
boom offers increased flexibility and
maneuverability in areas where space
is a constraint.
With the Z-fold section of the boom,
operators have a myriad of options for
placement while shooting concrete up
to 37 meters vertically, and 33 meters
horizontally. GCP3709Z has a folding
height of 3.95 meters for low overhead
conditions and a slewing range of 370
degrees to suit demanding job sites.
The pipeline used is of DN -125
mm diameter. GCP3709Z comes
with a friendly radio remote controlled
operating system along with options
to switch from slow to fast boom
operations.
Sunil Pahilajani, MD & CEO, said,
“Excon is one of the best platforms
for us to showcase our contemporary
array of products and services.
With the addition of the 37 metre
boom pump to our product portfolio,
amongst other new products, we
are now able to offer customers
technologically driven products
backed by hassle-free aftermarket
support.”
“Keeping in line with our
product philosophy of introducing
products that address specific
market demands, the boom pump
is designed to provide functional
superiority and ease of use, “ said
R Nandagopal, CEO, Construction
Equipment Business.
He added, “Our endeavor is offer
complete infrastructure solutions.
Addressing product gaps in both the
concreting and compaction segment
we have added the GCP3709Z boom
pump and Nikko Asphalt Plant and
Mitsubishi Motor Grader respectively.
Complementing our wide range of
products is our countrywide extensive
service network which caters to
discerning customers anytime,
anywhere.”
Greaves unveils
its first 37 metres
boom pump
carry crane that stresses on safety,
ease of operation and maintenance,
application suitability and competitive
total cost of ownership.
This new mobile crane model has
a Microprocessor controlled safety
system designed to keep all the
operations safe and hassle free. The
Microprocessor is fitted with interlocks
which prevent machine misuse and
abuse. The crane offers a unique carry
on deck feature with 360 degree non-
continuous slew and excellent pick and
move capacity, high all round visibility
and also comes with a standard
fitment of a rear view camera.
The carry deck has a capacity of
4 tons. The carry deck option allows
the customers to use the equipment
as a material transport solution up
to 4 ton payload category at a project
site optimizing on transportation cost
besides decongesting the haul roads
at project construction or mining
sites.
Torque converter power shift
transmission, power steering
with adjustable steering column
and ergonomically positioned and
adjustable driver’s seat ensure driver
comfort, lesser fatigue and higher
productivity. These multitasking
options - high adaptation to application
requirement and demand, high
safety standard make this piece of
equipment versatile and unique in 15t
categories.
Speakingontheoccasion,Somnath
Bhattacharjee, President, Material
Handling Solutions and Equipment &
Project Solutions business -TIL, said,
“The launch of PIXEF, the versatile
pick–n- carry crane epitomizing safety,
productivity, superior technology and
performance, is a game changing
initiative by TIL in the 15 ton mobile
crane segment.” PIXEF is ideal for
rental, construction, mining, shipping,
oil refineries, heavy industries and
engineering sectors in India.
Besides PIXEF, the other product
on TIL launch pad is a portable
200tph crushing & screening plant in
collaboration with ASTEC aggregate
& mining technology. This mobile
crushing & screening solution is a
high technology equipment aimed
to improve customer’s operation,
productivity, efficiency and total cost
of ownership

December 09-15, 2013 10in person
The construction industry is the
second largest industry in the
country after agriculture and it is
going to mature further as rising
manufacturing output and fixed
investments will propel growth,
asserts Tushar Mehendale,
Managing Director, ElectroMech
in this interaction with Remona
Divekar
‘Material handling equipment makers look
for more options in huge market potential’
What new equipment did you launch
at Excon 2013?
ElectroMech was present along
with our Joint Venture partner
Zoomlion to showcase the range
of tower cranes available in India
through Zoomlion ElectroMech India
Pvt Ltd. Excon provides a great
platform to showcase the latest
technology and products.
Zoomlion, the world leader in
tower cranes, in association with
ElectroMech displayed their made
for India model TC 5013-5. Zoomlion
has the widest range of tower cranes
in the world. Currently, Zoomlion
has the world’s largest tower crane
manufacturing facility, with a capacity
of over 10,000 cranes per year.
Advanced safety devices, robust
box type construction and specially
developed PLCs make Zoomlion
cranes more safe, reliable and cost-
effective.
Tell us about the company’s
expectation from Excon?
Excon has provided a perfect
platform for the equipment industry
to connect with their potential
customers, product users and various
national and global industry leaders.
It’s a great stage to showcase
company’s innovative technology
and methodologies.
ElectroMech has been associated
with Excon and this mutual
association has been a learning
experience as well as a grand
platform to introduce ElectroMech’s
state-of-the-art technologies and
products. cross the world. Through
this industry event, we would be
showcasing our unique products that
cater specifically to the needs of the
construction industry.
To d a y w h e n y o u s e e t h e
construction equipment industry,
what are the major challenges?
The largest drawback faced by
the crane manufacturing industry is
that most of the PSU tenders and
several consultants are not on a par
with the global developments in the
crane industry. Low priced tenders
are preferred over others even if
the manufacturer is providing the
Skilled manpower development is
another challenge which needs to
be addressed.
Learning and acquiring new
skills has been a regular practice at
ElectroMech to combat the challenge
of skilled manpower and this is
the only way the situation can be
rectified. The following are various
useful training programmes we
conduct for our employees.
Crane engineering training for
newly appointed team members
particularly from Design and Sales
departments
Welding machines operations
training for staff and operators
QMS Internal auditors’ training
Basic training program in fire,
safety and first-aid
Your outlook for the industry,
policy changes, etc?
We certainly expect an upswing
in coming months, given the
government focus on infrastructure
development which will directly
and indirectly have an effect on
manufacturing. Our focus now has
been to make sure we are ready
to take on the pent up demand,
whenever there is a turn-around in
market sentiment.
We currently have enough installed
capacity to cater to the requirements
of our growth strategy vis-à-vis the
Indian and global markets. Also, At
ElectroMech, we enjoy the distinction
of being the largest industrial cranes
manufacturer by volumes in the
Indian industry. We will continue to
maintain this leadership position and
build on our strengths
What message would you like to
give to the industry?
The construction industry is
the second largest industry in the
country after agriculture, and it is
only going to mature further as rising
manufacturing output and fixed
investments will propel growth.
Our message to the industry is
that together we need to explore
various innovative means and ways
to contribute to the development of
infrastructure in the country.
bare minimum in terms of technical
specifications as per the requirements
of the tender.
A price premium acts as a restraint
even if the bidder proposes any extra
features which might prove beneficial
in the long run. Since bidders are
evaluated at the same level as per the
specifications of the tender, any price
premium results in disqualification of
the bidder and thus disadvantageous
to both PSUs as well as consultants
in the inflexible (and often obsolete)
crane industry.
How do you view the present
status of India’s construction
equipment market?
The Indian industrial overhead
cra nes market is extr emely
fragmented. According to our
estimate, the industrial cranes
market in India this year would have
dropped to the region of Rs 1,500 –
Rs 1,800 crore. Almost 30 per cent of
the demand for cranes comes from
government-owned companies and
the remaining 70 per cent from the
private sector.
The private sector is the most
vibrant part of the Indian economy,
thus creating scope for innovation
in the crane industry. If we divide
this sector region-wise in terms of
quantities of the total requirement,
Western India contributes 50-55 per
cent, Southern India contributes with
20-25 per cent, Northern India with
15-20 per cent, and Eastern India
with 5-10 per cent.
Over 40 per cent of the total
market is captured by a handful of
reputed names in the organized
sector. The rest of the market is
shared by an excess of 250 small
crane companies.
How can such events make the
construction equipment industry
more robust?
An event like Excon not only
provides a unique platform for
the manufacturers to showcase
their innovative products to the
prospective customers it also is a
great networking platform for starters
and industry leaders alike.
Events like these unify relevant
industry people and experts under
one roof which gives everyone a
chance to retrospect and analyses
the industry. The end result of these
discussions is better and innovative
design of products and superior
after sales services.
With India taking active initiatives
towards building world-class
infrastructure, material handling
equipment manufacturers and
suppliers are looking for more and
more options in the huge market
potential the industry presents.
In general Indian construction
and infrastructure sectors are
the major demand drivers for the
crane industry in India. Most of
our company’s cranes and hoists
are utilized at major infrastructure
projects sites.
For example, Gantry cranes are
used for precast segment yards and
bridge constructions, specialized
hoisting equipment are used for
bridge launching girders etc. Other
industry segments such as steel
and cement are growing at a good
pace too, complementary to the
growing infrastructure needs and the
prerequisite for a variety of cranes
and hoists for their material handling
needs.
The power sector is also
expanding in India, with the
government promoting expenditure
on several new projects; hence
there is demand for a large range of
cranes from this sector. The power
sector requires cranes for a variety of
applications and their requirements
could be up to 250 mt, as in the case
of Transformer manufacturers, TG
Hall cranes. The demand for cranes
will majorly be dependent on India’s
industrial output and infrastructure
needs.
JCB showcases new 19 machines
at Excon 2013
JCB India has three operational
world class manufacturing facilities;
one in Ballabgarh, Haryana near New
Delhi, two in Pune and an upcoming
unit in Jaipur with 24 four different
machines in seven product types such
as backhoe loaders, wheeled loading
JCB India Ltd,
Ballabgarh (Haryana),
is a fully-owned
subsidiary of JC
Bamford Excavators Ltd,
UK, one of the world’s
leading manufacturers
of earthmoving and
construction equipment.
Worldwide, JCB
produces over 300
different models, which
are sold in over 150
countries
shovels, tracked excavators, vibratory
compactors, telehandlers, skid steer
loaders and pick and carry cranes.
An excellent network of 59 dealers
and over 555 outlets throughout India
along with a world-class customer
service network support JCB.
JCB showcased 19 new machines
at Excon 2013, the highest number of
new products ever showcased by a
construction equipment manufacturer
in India.
“We are absolutely delighted to
be a part of South Asia’s largest
construction equipment exhibition
and it gives me immense pleasure to
introduce our world leading products.
JCB products are best in
performance and with every
new launch, our endeavour
is to further raise the
bar of technological
innovation,” said Vipin
Sondhi, MD and CEO,
JCB India.
He further added, “We
also innovate, design and
produce machines for best
fuel efficiency in the industry,
leading to a high rate of return for
our customers. Apart from our world
class products, JCB offers the largest
and best product support network to
its customers with 555 outlets and 59
dedicated dealers.”
JCB’s flagship product backhoe
loader is just getting better with
each passing year. At Excon 2013,
JCB showcased its leading range of
backhoe loaders with various new and
upgraded variants.
JCB completely renewed its world-
class range of tracked excavators
with industry leading cab, structure,
reliability and fuel efficiency. At Excon
2013, JCB showcased JS81, JS120,
JS205, JS145, JS360LC, JS220LC,
JS205LR and JS30 mini excavator.
JCB also introduced two new
best-in-class product lines - Loadalls
(Loadall 7m and Loadall 11m) as a
concept machine for India and Skid
Steers (SSL 135 and SSL 155). Apart
from the world leading products, JCB
also had a dedicated Innovation Centre
at the stand which will showcase a
3D virtual tour of JCB’s world class
facilities.
JCB ‘Livelink’ is yet another
innovative technology which will
be showcased this year at Excon.
Livelink technology will allow the user
to monitor and manage the machines
closely. JCB Livelink provides alerts
on real time location, maintenance
alerts, machine and fleet hours etc.
putting the user in entire control of the
machine from wherever he is.
Vipin Sondhi, MD & CEO with JCB Machines

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INTERNATIONAL
World Bank favours new
framework for projects
The executive directors of the World
Bank have approved a new framework
for the way projects are procured. If
adopted as policy, this could change
the way contracts for Bank-funded
construction projects are awarded and
administered
The Bank said in a statement,
“Procurement in the Bank operations
supports clients to achieve value
for money with integrity in delivering
sustainable developments.”
This could signal a change in
several aspects of how the Bank
awards contracts, and the stance it will
take towards fraud and corruption.
A major change in considering
economic value of bids, the Bank
stated in its proposal that it will consider
initial price along with competitiveness,
quality, lifecycle costs and benefits.
This implies a move away from ‘lowest
price wins’ policies.
The Bank has also signalled a
desire to do more on the issues of
fraud and corruption. It says it will help
national institutions through which it
acts – usually national government
departments – to develop better
procurement procedures that are open
and transparent.
It has also mentioned that it wants
procurement to reflect the scale and
risk of projects, which could signal less
complicated procedures for smaller
contracts.
There are also indications that
the Bank will look to introduce
harmonized international standards
in its procurement work. While national
procurement procedures (country
systems) seem likely to remain a
mainstay, the Bank has acknowledged
they are not appropriate for every
situation.
The framework document was
produced following a consultation
process with some 2,000 stakeholders
which began in May 2012. The Bank
will now develop details of how these
principles can be implemented, with a
view to securing final approval from its
Board next year.
Keyconstructiontradeassociations,
the European International Contractors
(EIC),theConfederationofInternational
Contractors’ Associations (CICA)
and the International Federation of
Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) have
said they will prepare a joint position
paper on the proposals.
A statement from the EIC said, “The
three federations will call upon the
World Bank to maintain authority on
when to use the Bank’s documents or
national procurement arrangements,
to insist on the use of fair and balanced
contract conditions even under
national procurement arrangements
and to consult the private sector
continuously as the implementation
process progresses.”
According to the Bank, it signed
8,082 contracts in the 2013 fiscal year
to the end of June, worth some $9.37
billion. Some 1,051 of these were for
civil works, with a total value of $6.15
billion.
Indonesia
to get $400 m
to update infra
Indonesia is to receive a
$400 million loan from the Asian
Development Bank (ADB) to help it
improve infrastructure and transport
regulations. The funds will be used to
address weak transport connectivity
and poor logistics, among other
developments aimed at kick-starting
its economy.
The ADB loan covers the second
phase of a programme to strengthen
regulatory frameworks for transport
and logistics, increase investments
in the transport sector, boost
domestic connectivity, and enhance
international connectivity by making
the country's ports more efficient in
handling traffic and trade volumes.
Funding will also be invested into
improving inter-island links between
poorer eastern parts of the country
with growth centres and markets in
the west.
Jordan wind
farm project
gets $220 m aid
Jordan’s JWPC Tafila Wind Farm
project has received financial support
worth $220 million, representing
almost 77 per cent of the total cost –
according to the European Investment
Bank (EIB).
Jordan Wind Project Company
PSC (JWPC) is developing a 117 mw
wind farm and associated electrical
facilities in the Tafila Governorate in
Jordan. The wind farm will run 38
turbines. Once fully developed, the
project will account for almost 10
per cent of the country's renewable
energy target by 2020 (1,200 mw).
The EIB said the investment was
part of an International Finance
Cooperation effort to increase the
use of renewable energy in the
Middle East and North Africa, where
abundant sunshine and strong winds
are said to make it a natural fit.
Jordan has made progress in the
renewable energy field, developing
several solar and wind power projects
while aiming to have renewables
account for 10 per cent of electricity
generation by 2020.

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on the potential of housing sector
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The Confederation of Real Estate
Developers’ Associations of India
(Credai) will organize its National
Conclave 2013 on December 13-14,
2013 in New Delhi.
Credai aims to bring together more
than 9,000 real estate developers from
137 city chapters across 20 states
of India under a single umbrella. It
will continue its legacy of creating
a platform for all its members,
representatives from allied industries,
to understand different markets across
India. Over the years Credai has been
taking various initiatives to increase the
potential of the housing sector and
accordingly themes for the conclaves
are selected. This year, the theme for
the Credai Conclave 2013, is ‘Housing:
The Game Changer; Leading to
double digit growth’.
Lalit Kumar Jain, Chairman,
Credai, said, “Today, the real estate
sector is the largest generator of
economic activity contributing 6.3 per
cent to GDP of our economy. Today,
to maximize this growth to double
digit, Credai is making a focused
attempt to synergize all efforts in
creating a national congregation for
the industry. The Credai Conclave will
build a common platform on a large
scale for industry players, dignitaries
from ministries and government
organizations, to put across and
engage in the vision for the sector.”
In this conclave, Credai and
Cushman & Wakefield will seek to
understand how the potential of the
housing sector can be maximized
to ensure its contribution to its best
capabilities towards the country’s
economic growth. A white report will
be also unveiled focusing on the

EVENTSDecember 18-20, 2013
Ceramics Asia
Gujarat University Exhibition Hall, Ahmedabad
This unique event is going to highlight the latest developments in the industry in the region
and what future has in store for this industry. The ceramic market in Asia, especially in
India and China, has a huge growth potential. This event will be organized to enhance
that potential by bringing industry professionals from different corners of the world under
one roof.
Contact: Payson: Unifair Exhibition Service Co Ltd,
Room No: 802-804, Daxin Building,
No.538 Dezheng North Road,
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China,
Payson:Tel: +86-132-65403794
Tel: + (86)-(20)-83276369 / 83276389
Fax: + (86)-(20)-83276330/83276350
December 20-22, 2013
Building Materials Expo
Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai
A platform for the development of building and construction industry where this expo will
help to improve the performances of the professionals, satisfy the needs and demands of
their clients and customers.
Contact: Manoj Kumar, Prompt Tradefairs(India) Pvt. Ltd.
621, 3rd Floor, SIRE Mansion Thousand Lights, Chennai
Tel: 044-42323362/42142438
Fax: 044-42142438
January 03-05, 2014
Infratech
YMCA Club, Ahmedabad
This exhibition will give a unique opportunity to technical experts, professionals related to
steel, cement, power and mining industries to become aware of modern market trends
and latest business opportunities and strategies associated with these sectors which will
help in the overall betterment of these sectors.
Contact: Event Manager, 33 New Yourk trade Center,
Nr. Thaltej Circle, SG-Highway, Ahmedabad
Tel: +91-9099909825
Mob: +91-9227688026
February 13-16, 2014
Constro 2014
International Exhibition on Construction Machinery,
Material Methods and Projects, Pune
Contact : Sharad Bavadekar, Chairman, Constro-2014,
Pune Construction Engineering Research Foundation (PCERF),
6 Shriniwas Building, Patwardhan Baug,
Erandwane Co-Op Hsg. Society, Pune 411 004
Telefax: 91-20-2544 7356 / 2544 7748
infoconstro@gmail.com
www.constroindia.org
PlumbexIndia
Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
This show will be an ideal platform for participants to showcase their latest products and
services related to the building and construction sector.
Contact: AIM Expositions Pvt. Ltd.
AIM House, 78 Pankaj Society, Near Anjali Cross Roads,
Bhatta Ahmedabad
Tel: +(91)-(79)-40269999
Fax: +(91)-(79)-26620020
Contact person: Pooja Patel
Tel: +91-79-26620020
iBART EXPO
Gujarat University Exhibition Hall, Ahmedabad
One of the leading trade fairs for the building construction industry in India, which will
showcase the latest products and equipment in brick, roof and tile category.
Contact: Gattaca Communications
Communications House, 26 York Street,
London, United Kingdom
Tel: 044-2032-395572
Fax: 044-1538-398987
March 13-15, 2014
Concrete Show – 2014
Concrete Material & Machinery, Mumbai
Contact: UBM India, Unit No. 1&2, B-Wing 5th floor,
Times Square, Andheri-Kurla Rd, Marol,
Andheri (E), Mumbai - 59.
Phone: +91-22-61727272
Fax: +91-22-61727273
info.india@ubm.com
www.ubmindia.in
March 20-22, 2014
International Elevator & Escalator Expo
Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
The event provides an exclusive platform to get an insight into the market, trends and
technologies that drive the elevator and escalator industry. The forum, apart from fostering
thought leading insights from the stalwarts of the industry, also dwells extensively on
leading edge technological advancements to the most contemporary design trends, safety
standards, environment compliance codes and regulations.
Contact: Virgo Communications & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd
Virgo House, 250 Amarjyoti Layout,
Domlur Extension, Bengaluru
Tel: +(91)-(80)-25357028/41493996/41493997
Fax: +(91)-(80)-25357028
Contact person : G. Raghu
Mob: +91-9845095803
contribution of the real estate sector
to the economy of the country.
Dignitaries including ministers,
Deputy Chairman, the Planning
Commission, the Government of India;
chief ministers and heads of financial
institutions from various states will
address the gathering. The specially
designed sessions will bring together
stalwarts of the industry and economy,
who will help the industry stakeholders
and help them chart out a brighter
future for the sector.
Broadly, the event will feature
presentationsfromCredai,government
authorities, corporate personalities and
senior policy makers. Topics featured,
among others include, ‘Building the
blocks – The impact of real estate
sector in Indian economy’, ‘Vision and
values of progressive India – Policy
reforms and Governance’, ‘Marketing
India to global investors – Perspectives
by international investors, developers
and thought leaders’, ‘Case study on
impact of real estate on GDP of a major
emerging market economy’, ‘Young
India’s vision for an urbanized India’
and ‘Bridging the great urbanization
divides – Concerns of tier II and tier III
Indian cities’.
Over the past two years stagnating
global economic conditions have led to
a declining GDP of 5 per cent. However,
to dispel the general feeling of gloom,
the government has continued to
maintain its momentum of introducing
structural reforms in the economy.
Credai aimed in facilitating a correct
fillip through governmental and policy
decisions, through which the sector
could prove to be the growth propeller
for the country. Currently, the real estate
sector has a share of approximately
6.3 per cent in the GDP.
The sector is also witnessing a
huge potential in the coming decade
since urbanization has been increasing
at an unprecedented rate, with almost
71 million people added to the urban
population from 2001 to 2011.
At this rate, close to 534 million
people (greater than the combined
population of the United States,
Russia, and France) will live in Indian
cities by 2026. In addition, this year
the sector has provided a significant
boost to affordable housing where 85
per cent of India’s housing shortage
of 18.4 million units in 2012 was
concentrated in the EWS and LIG
sections.

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