L&T, Kemroc ink pact to distribute cutting-edge products in India

01 Dec 2021 CW Team

The agreement to this effect was signed by Vivek Hajela, Vice-President and Head-CEB, L&T and Klaus Ertmar, Managing Director, Kemroc recently in Bengaluru in the presence of Arvind K Garg, Executive Vice-President & Head, L&T Construction & Mining Machinery.

The agreement covers Kemroc-developed special attachments including its patented EK series of Chain Cutters. These chain cutters are a game changer in rock trenching and are well accepted across the world, including India.

Kemroc was originally founded during 2012 in Germany by Klaus Ertmer, who introduced in 2017, a new series of efficient Chain Cutters, Drum Cutters, Cutter Wheels, Pile Cutters, Trenchers, Patch Planners and Drilling Augurs with applications covering trench excavation, tunnel excavation, foundation excavation, quarrying, demolition of old structures, drilling holes, road works, asphalt milling as well as under-water excavation.

This strategic partnership will enable L&T to expand its product offerings and provide comprehensive solutions to the customers in the Construction Industry in India. L&T is already offering special attachments such as Crusher Bucket, Rock Breakers, Quick Couplers, Demolition Tools and Piling Solutions with tie-ups from international brands such as Komatsu, Sandvik and Movax.

L&T team received the initial order for Kemroc KRL110 Pile Cutter attachment for job-work at IOC site in Paradip-Odisha.

Larsen &Toubro, the leading Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing and Services, and Kemroc, a global manufacturer of attachments for excavators and backhoe loaders, have entered into a distribution agreement that will facilitate Kemroc products to be distributed and promoted in the Indian market by L&T. The agreement to this effect was signed by Vivek Hajela, Vice-President and Head-CEB, L&T and Klaus Ertmar, Managing Director, Kemroc recently in Bengaluru in the presence of Arvind K Garg, Executive Vice-President & Head, L&T Construction & Mining Machinery. The agreement covers Kemroc-developed special attachments including its patented EK series of Chain Cutters. These chain cutters are a game changer in rock trenching and are well accepted across the world, including India. Kemroc was originally founded during 2012 in Germany by Klaus Ertmer, who introduced in 2017, a new series of efficient Chain Cutters, Drum Cutters, Cutter Wheels, Pile Cutters, Trenchers, Patch Planners and Drilling Augurs with applications covering trench excavation, tunnel excavation, foundation excavation, quarrying, demolition of old structures, drilling holes, road works, asphalt milling as well as under-water excavation. This strategic partnership will enable L&T to expand its product offerings and provide comprehensive solutions to the customers in the Construction Industry in India. L&T is already offering special attachments such as Crusher Bucket, Rock Breakers, Quick Couplers, Demolition Tools and Piling Solutions with tie-ups from international brands such as Komatsu, Sandvik and Movax. L&T team received the initial order for Kemroc KRL110 Pile Cutter attachment for job-work at IOC site in Paradip-Odisha.

Infrastructure Urban

11 Mar 2026

India Expands Semiconductor Training To 500 Institutions

Under the Chips to Startups programme of the India Semiconductor Mission, the Union minister responsible for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and IT reported notable progress in talent development. He indicated that over the past four years substantial steps have been taken towards a 10-year target of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design. World-class EDA tools have been deployed in 315 academic institutions across the country to provide students with practical exposure to chip design. These EDA tools are supported by leading global firms and are accessible t..

Infrastructure Urban

11 Mar 2026

Delhi Institutions Support India Semiconductor Mission

The Government of India has prioritised talent development through training, upskilling and workforce development under the Chips to Startups initiative of the India Semiconductor Mission, with officials noting progress in four years towards a 10-year target of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design. Electronic design automation tools provided by Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens, Renesas, Ansys and AMD have been deployed in 315 academic institutions, enabling students to gain practical chip design experience. Chips have been fabricated and tested at the Semiconductor Laboratory, Mohali, a..

Infrastructure Urban

11 Mar 2026

NHA Announces Winners Of NHCX Hackathon At IIT Hyderabad

The National Health Authority (NHA) has concluded the NHCX Hackathon under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to stimulate innovation around the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX). The winning teams presented their solutions at the NHCX Innovation Meet held at IIT Hyderabad during a two-day event in March 2026 that also served as the hackathon grand finale. The hackathon itself ran from 22 to 28 February 2026 and aimed to accelerate paperless, transparent claims processing across India. The event was organised with a range of ecosystem partners, including the Insurance Regulatory a..