ABOUT US
ICEMA is an apex association for construction equipment manufacturers in India and represents over 90+ leading companies that manufacture, trade and finance a wide range of Construction, Earthmoving, Concrete, Mining and Material handling equipment used in developing the robust world-class infrastructure for the nation. Constituted in 1949 as Tractor & Allied Equipment Manufacturers and Importers Association Ltd., the association started with 10 Indian member companies, primarily manufacturers and importers of tractors, earthmoving and allied equipment. It was rechristened as Indian Earthmoving & Construction Industry Association Ltd. (IECIAL) in 1986 with the objective to make the body a national point of reference for the Indian earthmoving & construction equipment industry. In 2012, the association was renamed as Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA), with the objective to make the association a truly representative body of the Indian construction equipment industry and to expand its scope of services. The association boasts of a stellar legacy of 70+ years.
ICEMA represents OEMs covering 95% of the total CE Industry in India, apart from other leading companies who manufacture, trade and finance a variety of products including hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, motor graders, vibratory compactors, cranes, dumpers, tippers, forklifts trucks, dozers, pavers, batching plants, diesel engines, etc. A non-government & not-for-profit organization, ICEMA serves as a reference point for India’s CE industry. From influencing policy to building consensus and engaging with policy makers, ICEMA articulates the views and concerns of CE industry in India. It serves its members from the Indian private & public corporate sectors and multinationals and derives its strength and sustenance from the membership which is key to its subsistence. The membership of the association includes OEMs, component manufacturers, suppliers, financiers, banks and NBFCs that play a key role in charting out the key policies for overall economic growth & development of CE industry in India.
In pursuit of its nation building endeavour, ICEMA supports and guides the CE industry and engages with governments and policy makers in shaping new policies, works towards development of new standards for construction equipment and creates platforms for knowledge dissemination. The Association is a bridge between the Indian and global construction equipment industry by interfacing with international counterparts.
A key aspect of ICEMA’s work includes promotion of safety, setting of emission norms, technology integration & adoption, as well as continuous stakeholder engagement. To help improve the industry’s efficiency, ICEMA also engages in developing a skilled workforce. The Association’s activities are guided by a Governing Council comprising of industry leaders. The objectives are pursued through various panels within ICEMA that guide the activities of the organisation.
On the policy issues, ICEMA works closely with key Government ministries/departments including Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Finance, among others. The association also has strong linkages with other key international partners including AEM (USA), CECE (EU), CEMA (Japan), KOCEMA (Korea) and CCMA (China) etc. to enhance collaborations in the area of construction equipment.
Promote development of skills across stakeholders e.g. Contractors, technicians, operators
Encourage and promote safe environment-friendly operating standards for the CE industry
Strengthen relationships with the global CE Associations and be the platform for sharing best practices
Encourage and promote technological competitiveness and R&D
