At Excon: Gates India celebrates 25th anniversary
The Gates pavilion was inaugurated by Deepak Kacker, Director & Head Mining business of Kobelco on May 17, 2022, followed by a lamp lighting ceremony. Deepak Shetty, MD & CEO, JCB India unveiled the 25 years logo of Gates in India.
Excon day two started with the launch of Gates’ MXG 5K hydraulic hose which was unveiled by Mr. Sandeep Singh, MD, Tata Hitachi. MXG 5K is the newest member of the MegaSys hose family built with the patented Xpiral woven spiral technology. It is lightweight, highly flexible, and qualified for one million impulse cycles. MXG 5K can be used in industrial equipment such as an excavator, wheel loader, boomer, injection molding equipment, hydraulic presses and many other rigorous applications.
Gates Hose Assembly Kit was launched May 19, 2022, revealed by a group of esteemed business associates. The kit includes 10 different hoses for construction equipment, designed to avoid unexpected breakdowns thus saving delays, costs and effort in running projects. This was followed by a Distributor meeting at Hotel Taj Yeshwantpur, where discussions centered around key products and solutions. The evening ended with a dinner hosted by Gates.
On May 20, 2022, we had the final launch of PowerGrip GT Extend industrial belt launched in two variants – 8MGT and 14MGT. PowerGrip GT Extend belts are known for higher power capacity for optimum performance and work in an environment of up to 120° Celsius. These belts are also made from more environmentally friendly ethylene elastomers.
Speaking at the event, Rajesh Bhandari, Sr. Managing Director, Gates, expressed his gratitude as he said, “We had a highly successful event in the last 5 days. We were overwhelmed by the footfall we saw in our pavilion and most importantly the fruitful discussions. We wish to take these interactions ahead by continuing with new launches and at the same time enabling business expansion.”
MMRDA Installs 325-Tonne Steel Spans on Mumbai Metro Line 4
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has achieved a key construction milestone on Metro Line 4 with the successful installation of three large steel spans at Bhandup West during overnight operations.The spans, together weighing 325 metric tonnes, were launched using eight heavy-duty cranes and 12 multi-axle vehicles. The operation required precise engineering and meticulous planning to minimise disruption in the densely populated suburban area.Due to effective inter-agency coordination, the work—originally scheduled across four nights—was completed within just two n..
CMRL Targets March 2027 Opening for Vadapalani–Panagal Park
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is progressing as scheduled to open the Vadapalani–Panagal Park section of Phase II’s Corridor 4 by March 2027. The 3.5 km underground stretch is part of the 26.1 km Corridor 4 connecting Lighthouse with Poonamallee Bypass.Construction activities are advancing steadily, with tunnelling works between Vadapalani and Panagal Park already completed. Track-laying operations are expected to commence shortly. At Panagal Park station, structural works have reached the concourse and platform levels, while excavation continues at the lowest level.CMRL is also consid..
Maha-Metro Invites Pune Metro Civil Maintenance Bids
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) has invited bids for the annual civil maintenance contract of the Pune Metro Rail Project. The tender, bearing ID and number P1-O&M-20/2025, is scheduled to close on 23 February 2026, with a pre-bid meeting slated for 10 February 2026. The earnest money deposit (EMD) for the contract is Rs 3,50,500, and the duration of the contract is one year.The scope of work includes annual civil maintenance of 28 elevated and underground stations, 28.079 km of elevated viaduct including steel bridges, 12.15 km of tunnels, and two depots under the ..
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