Author: Stephen White

LMF/Kaishan compressors have become indispensable tools, meeting the robust demands of projects such as Etihad Rail, Dubai Urban Master Plan 2040, and emerging smart city developments. Manoj Kumar, General Manager, Turbomot Marine Engineering, Nishil Sooraj, Operations Manager, Turbomot Marine Engineering, Abhilash PP, Sales Manager, Turbomot Marine Engineering and Neville Best, Operations Manager, LMF/Kaishan MEA tell CMME that the well-regarded brand is still witnessing robust growth, spurred on by mega-projects, infrastructure development, and an increasing commitment to sustainability. And at the heart of this expansion will be the high-performance air compconressors as they prove their worth in operations from drilling and…

With the UAE’s infrastructure sector projected to experience substantial growth — reaching a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5% between 2025 and 2030 — high-performance, reliable road construction equipment has never been more critical. Central to meeting this demand are partnerships that deliver both innovation and local expertise, notably the newly minted collaboration between Dynapac, a global leader in road construction technology, and Al Shirawi Trading, one of the UAE’s key distributors of heavy equipment. The origins of Al Shirawi Trading’s alliance with Dynapac stretches back over two decades — a partnership that was thoughtfully developed from initial discussions…

Al Marwan Machinery and Sinoboom say their co-sponsoring of the IPAF Social Scramble Golf Day last montt, at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club reinforces their commitment to safety at height. Organised by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), the event brought together regional contractors to highlight the importance of safe practices for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in a competitive yet engaging environment. As part of their sponsorship, Al Marwan Machinery used the day to showcase two of Sinoboom’s latest aerial work platforms – the 0812N electric scissor lift and the AB14EJ articulated boom lift. These machines, designed with advanced…

Euro Auctions in Abu Dhabi continues to go from strength to strength, with the most recent auction on 7th April recording a 35% increase in sales compared to the previous event in December 2024. A total of 60 vendors from 12 countries participated, offering over 350 lots for sale. The average lot price was $16,856, which was an impressive 50% increase on the average lot value from the December sale, demonstrating strong regional appetite for larger machinery and equipment. The hammer total for the sale was $5.7 million with a floor total on the day of the auction of $3.86…

Palazzani Industrie wrapped up a successful showcase at Bauma 2025 by unveiling a series of new eco-conscious and compact spider lifts that generated considerable attention from dealers, end-users, and industry professionals around the world. Exhibiting at stand FS 907 A/1 in the outdoor area of Messe München, the company reinforced its commitment to innovation, versatility, and environmental sustainability in the access equipment sector. At the heart of its display was the debut of two brand-new towable platforms—the TZJ 160 and TZJ 180—as well as electric updates to its flagship models, including the XTJ 52+ ECO, the tallest electric spider lift…

Yanmar Compact Equipment has appointed Anna Christine Sgro as President of its North American operations, effective April 14, 2025. A seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience across the construction, equipment, and financial services sectors, Sgro will spearhead efforts to elevate Yanmar CE’s market presence and performance across the region. In her new role, Sgro will focus on advancing operational integration, strengthening financial outcomes and accelerating customer-centric product and service development. Her appointment signals a strategic move by Yanmar CE to bolster its North American leadership capabilities and drive long-term growth. Sgro joins the global leadership team of…

Ritchie Bros. has announced a 21% year-on-year surge in bidder activity during the early months of 2025, marking a significant rebound in used equipment demand across key global markets. The results come as part of the company’s “Start 2025 Strong” campaign, which attracted more than 17,300 bidders and over 6,400 buyers for upwards of 20,000 assets — both setting five-year records across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The surge in activity reflects a tightening equipment supply environment as OEM prices rise and machinery availability becomes increasingly constrained. According to Duncan Ainscough, Head of International Sales at Ritchie Bros., this…

Johnson Arabia has strengthened its fleet with the acquisition of three additional Maeda MC405 spider cranes. Building on an already diverse lineup of spider cranes with varying lifting capacities, this expansion solidifies the leading crane and access equipment rental company’s commitment to delivering unmatched, high-performance lifting solutions across the GCC region, said Johnson Arabia. The Maeda MC405C-5 spider crane is engineered for high-performance lifting in space-constrained environments. It delivers a maximum lifting capacity of 3.83 tonnes and a maximum working radius of 16.8 meters, which can be extended to 20.7 meters with an optional fly jib. Designed for maximum efficiency…

CIFA unveiled the all-new Magnum MK35H concrete mixer-pump at Bauma 2025, marking a major step forward in lightweight construction equipment technology. Making its world premiere at the international construction machinery trade fair in Munich, the MK35H features a 35-metre carbon fibre boom and a 9m³ drum, positioning it as the largest model of its kind on the market. The new machine has been designed to combine high pumping performance with a compact, highly manoeuvrable layout. Mounted on an 8×4 Euro 6 chassis with a 4,850mm wheelbase, the MK35H offers a reduced footprint and compliance with European emissions standards, while delivering…

Al-Bahar, the authorised Cat dealer in the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, has officially launched its local edition of the prestigious Global Operator Challenge, inviting some of the region’s most skilled heavy equipment operators to compete in a series of precision-based trials across three key locations. As part of Caterpillar’s international competition, Al-Bahar’s Dealer level Challenge will be hosted across its regional business centres in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Muscat on 22, 24, and 30 April, respectively. The event will determine which top-performing operators will go on to represent the dealer in the regional qualifiers later this year. “Al-Bahar…