Author: Stephen White

CONMIX, a leading concrete manufacturer and a key division of Bukhatir Industrial Group, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art Ready Mix Concrete facility in Abu Dhabi’s Al Mafraq Industrial Area, marking a significant milestone in its strategic growth across the UAE. The launch of the new high-capacity plant — CONMIX’s fifth Ready Mix facility — adds to the company’s established presence in Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Dubai (Al Quoz and Dubai Industrial Park). It reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s ambitious construction and infrastructure development goals. The official opening ceremony was attended by Sheikh Salah Bukhatir, Chairman…

SANY Heavy Industry has released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, underscoring its firm commitment to green innovation, clean energy development, and sustainable manufacturing. The latest report reflects the company’s strategic efforts to lead the construction machinery sector in low-carbon transformation and responsible growth. In 2024 alone, SANY invested 520 million yuan (USD72.12 million) in environmental protection initiatives, further embedding sustainability into the core of its operations. According to Chairman Xiang Wenbo, the company is determined to continuously scale its investment in clean technology R&D and facility upgrades, with a view to expanding clean energy product lines and…

Raimondi Middle East has successfully deployed the highest climbed luffing jib crane in the region, marking a significant engineering milestone for high-rise construction in the Gulf. The Raimondi LR213 is currently in operation at an impressive height of 322 metres, contributing to the build of a 75-storey premium residential tower in Dubai. Erected on a steel undercarriage and equipped with a 50-metre jib and a tip load of 3.30 tonnes, the LR213 was brought in to replace an earlier crane after the structure had already reached 100 metres in height. The change required meticulous planning and a series of bespoke…

ALEC Holdings, one of the region’s leading construction and services firms, has released its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability report, showcasing a year of measurable progress in ethical business practices, workforce development, and environmental impact reduction across its UAE and Saudi operations. The report highlights ALEC’s firm integration of ESG principles into its core business strategy, moving beyond compliance to position sustainability as a driver of resilience and regional growth. This effort has garnered external recognition, with ALEC earning the Dubai Chamber of Commerce ESG Label and the ‘Committed’ badge from global sustainability ratings platform EcoVadis. The…

Al Marwan Machinery has been officially appointed as the authorised dealer for Kobelco excavators in Saudi Arabia. This significant development marks the expansion of a long-standing partnership between Al Marwan and Kobelco, and also expands Al Marwan’s Kobelco representation, which already includes the UAE, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon, explained the company in a statement. According to the deal, Al Marwan will represent Kobelco across Saudi Arabia, complementing its existing role as the authorised distributor for Kobelco crawler cranes since early 2024. “The move reflects Al Marwan’s broader regional growth strategy beyond the UAE, now bringing advanced Japanese excavation technology…

Daikin UAE has announced a strategic partnership with Al Shola, a well-established provider of temporary cooling and equipment rental services, in a move aimed at transforming how the Gulf region accesses energy-efficient rental cooling solutions. The collaboration unites Daikin’s century-long legacy in HVAC-R innovation with Al Shola’s deep-rooted operational presence and rental network across the UAE. Together, the companies will provide comprehensive, turnkey cooling packages tailored to the needs of construction sites, infrastructure projects, events, and critical facilities operating in some of the world’s harshest climates. The partnership comes at a time when the demand for flexible, high-performance cooling systems…

Leading figures from Manitowoc and its dealers used the How to go Global panel discussion at Bauma China 2024 to review how the company and its products are structured to support customers around the world. The panel included leading figures from Manitowoc and its dealers highlighted how versatile designs, continuous innovation, and long-term support combine to boost customer productivity and profitability. The panel included: Brian Wang, SVP of emerging markets, Manitowoc Thibaut Le Besnerais, VP brand and product management for tower cranes, Manitowoc Andreas Cremer, VP product management mobile cranes, Manitowoc Nabil Al Zahlawi, CEO and managing partner, NFT (owner of…

Rapid Access has officially inaugurated its new regional headquarters as part of a strategic move to reinforce its commitment to safety, innovation, customer service, and operational excellence. The market leader in powered access solutions in the Middle East, Rapid Access is a subsidiary of Europe’s largest equipment rental provider, Loxam Group. The new facility will enable Rapid Access to play a key role in expanding the group’s footprint across the Middle East and serve as a central hub to support operations across multiple countries in the region. With over 25 years in the business, Rapid Access leads the powered access…

Atlas Copco has debuted six new models of its CDR and CDR+ portable dryer ranges. These deliver clean, dry air in any tough environment and enhance Atlas Copco’s total portable air solutions, says the Swedish firm. The line-up includes six models – three twin tower models (CDR 850, CDR 1200, CDR 1700) and three units with Cerades technology (CDR+ 980, CDR+ 1350, CDR+ 1700) – each designed to provide a consistent flow of high-quality, moisture-free compressed air in a wide range of mobile applications. All models in the new range are housed in a robust, corrosion-resistant frame, designed to withstand…

Sinoboom Intelligent Equipment has launched a striking new global paint scheme, officially unveiled at the CICEE 2025 exhibition on 15 May in Changsha. Held at the company’s booth at 10:30 a.m., the unveiling was witnessed by industry leaders, experts, customers, and media, heralding what Sinoboom described as a symbolic new chapter in its commitment to innovation, safety, and customer-centric manufacturing. The refreshed global coating — dubbed “Red Flame Reborn” — blends bold aesthetics with technical excellence, with Sinoboom stating that the new colours encapsulate the spirit of its evolving brand. The new paint scheme features two primary colours: “Star Flame…