Author: Stephen White

Walls Construction, a leading Irish builder, has deployed six Raimondi MRT573 flat-top tower cranes from Irish Cranes & Lifting for a landmark mixed-use development in Rathborne, Dublin. These cranes, representing the highest lifting capacities in Irish Cranes’ fleet, will remain onsite until project completion in approximately two years. Robert Coffey, Director General of Irish Cranes, highlighted the strategic partnership between his firm and Walls Construction, emphasising the significant role these cranes play in Ireland’s major developments. “We are proud to support one of the country’s leading construction firms,” Coffey noted. “For this project, Walls Construction selected our most powerful cranes…

Nominations have officially opened for the highly anticipated Construction Machinery Middle East (CMME) Awards 2025, scheduled to take place on June 25 at the prestigious Ritz Carlton JBR in Dubai. This prominent industry event will celebrate outstanding achievements in technology, operational performance, and leadership within the heavy equipment and machinery sectors across the region. Organised by Construction Machinery ME magazine, the CMME Awards have emerged as a landmark event for industry professionals, acknowledging significant advancements and contributions in construction machinery. This year’s ceremony promises to deliver a unique and engaging experience for attendees. The awards cover a diverse range of…

Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s leading regional trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry, has opened for its landmark seventh edition, taking place until 30 April at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC). The event features over 450 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and is expected to welcome more than 15,000 visitors, a 15% increase from last year when the show welcomed 13,000 industry professionals. To facilitate the demand from exhibitors, which are up over 32%, and increased visitor numbers, Automechanika Riyadh will be held across five halls, showcasing a dynamic mix of products and solutions from the…

CASE Construction Equipment invoked the rock gods as it made a powerful impact at Bauma 2025, unveiling its most ambitious and forward-looking portfolio to date. With electrification, remote operation, digitalisation, and a unique nod to rock music culture, CASE demonstrated how it is redefining the future of construction machinery. Since 1842, CASE has built its reputation on delivering practical innovation. At Bauma 2025, it reaffirmed its commitment to the future of construction with smarter, more sustainable, and more connected solutions — all designed to meet the evolving challenges of the modern jobsite. Through electrification, digital innovation, bespoke engineering, and a…

Cummins Arabia and Cummins Middle East has jointly launched Cummins’ new Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at an exclusive event held in Dubai. The launch was attended by key customers, consultants, and partners from across diverse sectors including rental, data centers, utilities, commercial properties, healthcare, oil and gas, and manufacturing. The product was officially unveiled at the event by Lucio Kroll, Senior Director – New Energy Solutions, Cummins Power Generation; and Amit Deshpande, Managing Director – Cummins Arabia. Their presence underscores the strategic importance of this launch for both the company and the region. According to the firm, the BESS launch marks a…

At the recent bauma show, the star of the all-electric platform line-up at Volvo was the game-changing reveal of a never-before-seen A30 Electric articulated hauler, representing the first in a key industrial segment for Volvo CE and the world’s first serial-produced battery-powered solution of its size class. It will be available to rent, alongside the larger A40 Electric, for select customers in select European markets in 2026, ensuring quarrying, mining and construction customers can now match high productivity with a more sustainable operation. 60-years since Volvo revolutionised the construction industry with the launch of Gravel Charlie, the world’s first articulated…

Tadano has introduced the CC 78.1250-1, the next generation of a 1250-ton capacity lattice boom crawler crane in its lineup. Building on the proven performance of its predecessor, the CC 68.1250-1, this newest model incorporates significant advancements in performance, safety, efficiency, and transportability. Designed to meet the evolving demands of heavy lifting applications, including the growing wind power sector, the CC 78.1250-1 achieves a maximum hook height of 224,5 meters when it is equipped with a 15-meter fixed jib. In this configuration it can lift an outstanding 140 tonnes. To improve its stiffness, the width of the base crane was…

United Diesel has unveiled Daewoo Trucks’ next-generation commercial vehicles at a high-profile event held at Expo City Dubai. The launch introduced the all-new Maximus and Dexen trucks, setting a new benchmark for performance, comfort, and reliability in the UAE’s heavy and medium-duty transport segments. Hosted at the Connect Conference Center, the event attracted key figures from the construction, logistics, and fleet sectors, alongside regional dignitaries and international executives. Among the VIP attendees were Lee Beom Chan, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Dubai, Kim Bang-shin, CEO of Daewoo Trucks, Mazen Dalati, CEO of Al Rostamani Group, and David…

Genie has appointed TREX.PARTS, based in Sittensen, Germany, as its new Genie Authorised Parts Provider for the country. TREX.PARTS, an efficient B2B-solution for parts within the forklift and industrial trucks sector, offers a cross-brand, user-friendly online platform destined to supply independent workshops and service technicians with parts for maintenance, service and repair. With its new distributor agreement with Genie, TREX.PARTS is well positioned to provide easy access to Genie parts to a new, expanded customer group, send the access specialist. It added that new Genie parts customers will benefit from this partnership in four ways as customers can quickly search…

HD Hyundai XiteSolution (HDX), the parent company of HD Hyundai Infracore and the Develon equipment brand, has entered a strategic alliance with Swiss robotics firm Gravis Robotics AG and global construction materials giant Holcim Inc. to advance the development and real-world deployment of autonomous heavy equipment technologies in quarrying and materials handling environments. Announced during Bauma 2025, the partnership is positioned to revolutionise productivity and safety standards in off-highway machinery through the commercialisation of smart, autonomous equipment – particularly in quarry operations and other confined job sites. Delivering Autonomy in High-Impact Use Cases The core objective of the collaboration is…