New Cat^® CVA Services Commitment features Two-Day Repairs, or the customer gets paid

Strengthening the value of a Cat^® Customer Value Agreement (CVA), every CVA will have an opportunity for an upgraded Services Commitment for customers, starting in 2026.

Designed to keep the customer’s business and equipment moving, CVAs that include dealer labor provide a Two-Day Repair commitment on common repairs to get the equipment back to work, or the customer gets paid. Additionally, Parts Next-Day availability with the new Services Commitment includes maintenance, wear and repair parts, available for pickup at the customer’s requested dealer location. “Our new Services Commitment program with a CVA is all about offering the customer hassle-free, peace-of-mind equipment ownership,” says Ebban Clause, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Construction Industries Services Division. “Customers dealing with downtime need to act fast, and they need parts to get the equipment up and running quickly. Our new Services Commitment delivers just that – Two-Day Repairs, Parts Next-Day, or the customer gets paid.”

Simplified ownership: The new Services Commitment simplifies equipment ownership, and its Parts Next-Day commitment helps to get the equipment back up and running when the unexpected happens. Customized to meet specific customer needs, equipment coverage, portability and transferability options are available with the Cat CVA.

CVAs offer 24/7 access to asset insights with equipment health management tools like VisionLink™ and Cat Inspect. As part of the agreement, customers receive expert support from their local Cat dealer. Genuine Cat parts and fluids are available for scheduled planned maintenance at the customer’s desired location at the right time.

Global rollout of CVAs with the new Services Commitment begins in the first quarter of 2026 and continues throughout the year and into 2027. It is subject to regional availability. Contact a Cat dealer for availability, major repairs commitment, and terms and conditions of the new Services Commitment coverage.

Eicher Trucks & Buses marks National Energy Conservation Day, accelerates efforts towards Energy Efficient Manufacturing and Mobility.

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), marked National Energy Conservation Day by reaffirming its strategy to build an energy-efficient mobility ecosystem that encompasses operational efficiency, fleet productivity, and smart manufacturing. The company’s focus remains on integrating energy efficient technologies, expanding renewables, and enabling Eicher customers to achieve more while using less energy.

A significant enabler of this journey is Eicher’s Industry 4.0-enabled Bhopal plant, designed with digital intelligence to deliver responsible and resource-efficient manufacturing. The facility features a 52-million-litre water body, that provides water for the paint shop. Recycled and purified water is fed back to the lake underscoring Eicher’s commitment to circular resource management. The quality of recycling has ensured that the water body is now home to fish and a stop for migratory birds in the region.

Energy efficiency is also ensured through LED-based lighting across all facilities—replacing nearly 5,000 conventional fixtures—and intelligent systems that include IoT-led energy monitoring and VFD-enabled motor control. As part of its long-term sustainability roadmap, VECV is advancing toward 70% renewable energy usage by FY27 and aims to become Water Positive by 2030.

On-road efficiency is powered by Eicher’s connected ecosystem, with over 3,87,000 vehicles using MyEicher’s predictive insights to optimise utilization, reduce idling, and improve fuel economy. Strengthening this transition, Eicher already operates a growing fleet of alternate-fuel commercial vehicles—including CNG, LNG, and Electric variants—deployed across multiple states.

Under a “Pro-Profit, Pro Planet” approach, Eicher’s sustainability efforts extend beyond energy and mobility to include waste minimization, plantation drives, emission control, and Zero Waste to Landfill initiatives. These programmes are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, 7, 12, and 13, and reinforce Eicher Trucks and Buses commitment to responsible business.

As India progresses in its Amrit Kaal, Eicher remains committed to modernizing commercial transportation in an environmentally, socially and economically responsible manner by reducing energy at source, optimising it in use, thereby enabling efficient, scalable and sustainable logistics and people movement.

Action Construction Equipment Partners with Kotak Mahindra Bank to Enhance Affordability and Accessibility of Backhoe Loaders

ACE- Action Construction Equipment Limited (ACE), World’s largest Pick-n-Carry manufacturer and India’s leading Material Handling and Construction Equipment Manufacturing Company, has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mumbai to expand access to flexible and customer-friendly financing for backhoe loaders buyers across the country.

The partnership is designed to provide contractors, infrastructure developers, entrepreneurs, SMEs, and emerging businesses with easier access to funding through tailored loan solutions, faster processing, and the extensive reach of Kotak Mahindra Bank’s national network.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Sorab Agarwal, Executive Director, ACE and Vinod Chauhan, Senior Ex. Vice President from Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mumbai. The initiative was significantly shaped by Mr. Vinod Chauhan from Kotak Mahindra Bank, who leads construction equipment financing for the bank, ensuring a comprehensive and customer-focused financial framework.

Through this association, Kotak Mahindra Bank will offer financing support ACE’s robust Backhoe Loaders. Customers across India will benefit from smoother financing procedures, competitive loan structures, quicker approvals, and broader accessibility.

Sorab Agarwal, Executive Director, ACE, said, “As a customer-centric organization, our core philosophy is to deliver value-for-money products that offer high productivity at a competitive price. This collaboration with Kotak Mahindra Bank will further strengthen our ability to support customers by enabling customized financing packages that cater to their diverse business needs. The partnership is designed to simplify the equipment purchase process, improve affordability, and support business growth by offering a wide range of financial solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.”

This partnership further strengthens ACE’s commitment to enabling easier acquisition of equipment, promoting business growth, and supporting India’s ongoing infrastructure development.

ACE – Action Construction Equipment Debuts Industry-First, Tech-Driven Equipment Portfolio at EXCON 2025, Redefining Future-Ready Construction Equipment Solutions

ACE – Action Construction Equipment Ltd., World’s largest Pick-n-Carry manufacturer and India’s leading Material Handling and Construction Equipment Manufacturing Company, has unveiled an extensive suite of next-generation, technology-forward equipment at the EXCON 2025.

The new portfolio includes intelligent tower cranes, passenger lifts, AI-assisted pick & carry cranes, advanced aerial work platforms, high-performance telehandlers & a range of advanced material handling systems and robust construction equipment, reflecting ACE’s sustained focus on new-age technology, driving performance, reliability and safety across India’s infrastructure and industrial sectors.

With India witnessing unprecedented growth in roads, railways, metro projects, industrial corridors and warehousing, ACE’s upgraded line-up is engineered to meet rising demands for efficiency, precision and operator comfort. Every machine showcased at EXCON has been designed with advanced engineering, improved ergonomics and smart safety integrations to ensure superior on-site performance.

The new products underscore ACE’s strong commitment to Made-in-India innovation, with most of the systems, components and design enhancements developed domestically. The company continues to push boundaries in indigenous manufacturing, aligning its design philosophy with the Government of India’s vision for self-reliance and global-scale production.

Speaking on the new launches, Sorab Agarwal, Executive Director, ACE, said, “Innovation, value and trust are the pillars on which ACE has built its leadership. The equipment unveiled this year is a reflection of our engineering capability and our deep understanding of what India’s project sites truly need. These machines offer higher productivity, enhanced safety and more intuitive operation, while ensuring reduced total cost of ownership for our customers. As India’s infrastructure momentum accelerates, ACE remains committed to delivering world-class solutions that strengthen our nation’s growth story.”

At EXCON 2025, the company also demonstrated its growing focus on sustainability, with features designed to optimise fuel consumption, minimise emissions and increase long-term equipment life.

New Product Highlights at EXCON 2025

• NX 230 Pick & carry crane
• FC 150 Pick & carry crane
• Articulated Truck Mounted Platform Model AP25T
• FT 6040 Tower Crane
• ACE ADD 95 Tandem Roller
• ACE ASL 08 / 12 / 14 Scissor Lifts
• F250 Ultra Pick & Carry Crane

AT30 Telehandler

With a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sector-wide support, ACE is setting the pace for India’s infrastructure evolution with this comprehensive suite. ACE aims to enable India’s rise on the global stage, positioning India to emerge as the world’s second-largest construction equipment market by 2030.