The shortlist for the prestigious Construction Machinery Middle East (CMME) Awards 2025 has been officially revealed, following a record-breaking nomination campaign that drew more than 130 entries from across the region.
Organised by Construction Machinery ME magazine, the CMME Awards celebrate the standout achievements and innovations in the heavy equipment and machinery sector. This year’s edition promises to be the most competitive yet, with a surge in nominations reflecting the strength and ambition of the regional market.
The nomination period, originally scheduled to close at the end of May, was extended to 10th June following multiple requests from across the industry. The move allowed more companies to complete and strengthen their submissions, which included detailed technical specifications, performance data, and supporting documentation.
“It’s always exciting to reach the shortlist stage,” said Stephen White, Head of Content at Construction Machinery Middle East. “This year’s entries were especially impressive — not only in quantity but in the level of quality and depth each submission brought. The shortlist now represents the best the industry has to offer across rental, distribution, lifting, sustainability, and technology.”
The 2025 edition has expanded its scope to introduce several new and updated categories. These include a deeper focus on equipment rental specialists, road-making technologies, cranes and lifting innovations, and aftermarket support performance. The revised structure reflects both the increasing complexity and rapid transformation of the construction and industrial machinery landscape in the Middle East.
“The CMME Awards are more than just a trophy night — they are a celebration of leadership, operational excellence, and technical progress,” added White. “Each category was designed to reflect real-world challenges and achievements, and our judging process will ensure each winner is selected on merit, with integrity.”
The shortlisted nominees will now move into the final judging phase, overseen by a panel of regional and international experts drawn from equipment manufacturing, distribution, contracting, and consulting. Winners will be announced during the Awards Gala, scheduled to take place on 25th June at the Ritz-Carlton JBR in Dubai.
In addition to the recognition that comes with a CMME Award, shortlisted companies benefit from regional and international visibility via a targeted media campaign and social media engagement. The Awards night itself is expected to attract a distinguished guest list of manufacturers, dealers, rental operators, and industry leaders — offering an exceptional networking platform.
The Construction Machinery Middle East (CMME) Awards 2025 are supported by:
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JLG
SILVER SPONSOR
Al Marwan Machinery
SILVER SPONSOR
NAZ Industries
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ZF
SUPPORT SPONSOR
Dingli
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Johnson Arabia
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Kanoo Cranes
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The shortlist in full
(*Denotes shortlist to be announced at Awards evening)
Access Machinery of the Year
AB46RJ articulated boom lift, Sinoboom
EC450AJ Compact electric articulated boom lift, JLG Industries
Power Tower CS, JLG Industries
S1612AC+ Scissor Lift, Dingli
S1614AC+ Scissor Lift, Dingli
Spider 54T spider lift, Platform Basket Srl
Z-60 FE hybrid articulated boom lift, Genie
After Sales Initiative of the Year
100% Customer Service Excellence Initiative (Bobcat) Kanoo Machinery UAE
EnCORE – Manitowoc Crane Group Middle East
Hyundai Service – Al Shirawi Machinery LLC
I_Site Telematics Solutions – Al Futtaim Motors Commercial Vehicles
Johnson Arabia 24/7 Hotline – Johnson Arabia LLC
Technical Training Excellence initiative – German Gulf Enterprises
All Terrain Crane of the Year
AC 5.250L-2, Tadano
AC700, Terex
GMK6450-1, Grove
Bulldozer of the Year
D155-6R Bulldozer, Komatsu
DD130 Crawler Dozer, DEVELON
LD36D Bulldozer, LiuGong
Compact Machine of the Year
DVPN 75 vibratory plate compactor, Wacker Neuson
ECR25 Electric Compact Excavator, Volvo
ES1930 Micro electric scissor lift, JLG Industries
GEHL skid steer loader, GEHL
Power Tower CS, JLG Industries
T590 Compact Track Loader, Bobcat
URW-24 5 Unic Cranes, Spiderplus Construction Equipment Trading LLC
Compressor of the Year*
Concrete Mixer of the Year
HTM 1304 Mixer, LIEBHERR
P12 HR, Putzmeister
Concrete Pump of the Year
BSF 42 HLS Concrete Pump, PUTZMEISTER
KCP 43 Concrete Pump, KCP
Distributor of the Year
Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Co. LLC (FAMCO)
Al Shirawi Enterprises Group (including Enterprises, Machinery, Trading, Industries)
Galadari Trucks and Heavy Equipment
GB (Galadari Bros.) Equipment Solutions
GEHL – German Gulf Enterprises
Kanoo Machinery
Distributor (GCC) of the Year
Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (FAMCO)
Al Marwan Machinery
Kanoo Machinery
Earth Moving Machinery of the Year
570V Backhoe Loader, CASE Construction
870H Wheel Loader, LiuGong
A40 Articulated Hauler, Volvo
CASE 570V Backhoe Loader, CASE Construction
DX1000LC-7 Crawler Excavator, DEVELON
DX380DM-7 Demolition Excavator, DEVELON
HL775-9 Wheel Loader, Hyundai
R180W Excavator, Hyundai
Electric Access Machine of the Year
BA44ERT Electric Articulated Boom Lift
EC450AJ Compact electric articulated boom lift, JLG Industries
HS1823RP Rough Terrain Electric Scissor Lift, LGMG
JCB A45E electric articulated boom lift, JCB
Spider 33.15E electric spider lift, Platform Basket Srl
Electric Machinery of the Year
48T Lithium Battery Forklift, Hangcha
L120 Electric Wheel Loader, Volvo
Multi-Loader 3.0BL and 6.0BL, Multi-Loaders, Spiderplus Construction Equipment Trading LLC
TRAIGO 80-9FBH80T electric forklift, Toyota
Equipment Rental Company of the Year – Access Machines
Dayim Equipment Rental
Spiderplus Construction Equipment Trading LLC
Equipment Rental Company of the Year – Heavy and Medium
Al Marwan Machinery
Dayim Equipment Rental
Gargash Equipment Solutions
Johnson Arabia
Kanoo Cranes
Select Auto LLC
Spiderplus Construction Equipment Trading LLC
Excavator of the Year
942E HD Excavator, LiuGong Machinery Gargash General Trading
CX220C LC HD Excavator, CASE Construction
DX190WA Excavator, DEVELON
EC210 Excavator, Volvo
PC 400-8R Excavator, Komatsu
R430 LC Excavator, Hyundai
Innovation of the Year – Manufacturers
AWP Innovation Programme, Dingli
INSTATIQ 3D technology, PUTZMEISTER
Multiloader, Spiderplus Construction Equipment Trading LLC
Smart Fleet Telematics, JLG Industries
Vita Load Navigator 2.0, Vita Inclinata Technologies
Innovation (Local) of the Year*
Material Handling of the Year (Construction/Heavy Operation)
8FD70N 7 Ton Forklift, Toyota
CPCD160 16T Diesel Forklift, Hangcha
DV250S-7 Diesel Forklift, Bobcat
FD 250-7 forklift, Komatsu
MX50-4 4×4 Rough Terrain Forklift, Manitou
Overhang beams, Spiderplus Construction Equipment Trading LLC
Material Handling of the Year (Logistics)
BT Vector 1.5t with Articulated steering, Toyota Material Handling (Al Futtaim Auto and Machinery)
FD-30 forklift, Komatsu
NXE-Series Electric Forklifts, Bobcat
R14 1120 Reach Truck, Linde
VNA MX-X, STILL
Mining Machine of the Year
A40 Articulated Hauler, Volvo
C150 STD Jaw Crushers, Metso
HX800UL Ultra Large Excavator, Hyundai
L350H Wheel Loader, Volvo
Mobilisation of the Year*
Newcomer of the Year*
Outstanding Manufacturer of the Year
Bobcat Company
Manitowoc Crane Group
PUTZMEISTER
Linde Material Handling
LiuGong Machinery
Toyota Material Handling
Volvo Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson
Outstanding Manufacturer (Local Manufacturer) of the Year*
Road Making Machinery of the Year
1110 EX Compacto compactor, CASE Construction
BW211D-5 SL roller, Bomag
G9220F Motor Grader, Volvo
SD2500C Paver, Dynapac
Rough Terrain Crane of the Year
GRT 780 Rough Terrain Crane, Grove
GR-1000EX-4 Rough Terrain Crane, Tadano
Safety Champion of the Year*
Skid Steer of the Year
JCB 135 Skid Steer Loader, JCB
R134 Skid Steer Loader, GEHL
S450 Skid Steer Loader, Bobcat
SR150B Skid Steer Loader, CASE Construction
Special Contributor of the Year*
Telehandler (Construction) of the Year
JCB 540-170 Telehandler, JCB
MTX-1840 Telehandler, Manitou
T40.180SLP Telehandler, Bobcat
Tower Crane of the Year
J638PA Tower Crane, Jaso
MCT2205 Tower Crane, Potain
