Author: Stephen White

The eagerly awaited shortlist for the Truck and Fleet Awards 2025 has been unveiled, with the winners set to be announced at a prestigious ceremony this Tuesday at the Ritz-Carlton JBR hotel in Dubai. Over the past two months, Truck and Fleet Middle East magazine has engaged professionals across the construction, mobility, transport, and logistics sectors to evaluate and rate the best fleet services and solutions in the market. A dedicated judging panel has been assembled to select the winners for the majority of categories, including the highly coveted Middle East Truck of the Year award. Their decisions will be…

Raimondi Cranes (Raimondi), a leading Italian manufacturer of lifting solutions, is making its inaugural appearance at the 13th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi, the largest construction event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under the leadership of HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Group Chairman, Raimondi will use the platform to unveil its newest crane model featuring advanced lifting capacities. The new model showcases Raimondi’s commitment to innovation and its ability to address the demands of complex construction projects in Saudi Arabia.Visitors to Raimondi’s stand (3D51, Hall 3) will have the opportunity to experience the company’s…

JLG Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, has unveiled significant updates to its electric equipment range to address industry demand for zero-emission and noise-controlled job sites. The enhancements include the introduction of standard AC drive motors and lithium-ion battery options across several product lines, including the ES electric slab scissor lifts, E18 driveable vertical mast lifts, and the E18MSP stock picker. AC drive motors will now come as standard on the ES1932, ES2632, ES2646, and ES3246 scissor lifts, as well as the DaVinci™ all-electric AE1932 model. This development builds on the capabilities of the…

Situated in one of the most remote and logistically challenging regions of the Kingdom, this project exemplifies the convergence of cutting-edge technology, architectural innovation, and sustainable construction practices. At the heart of its construction is Spider Plus, a company whose specialised equipment and expertise have proven pivotal in overcoming the immense challenges posed by this ambitious project. Working alongside Reem Emirates, Spider Plus and its machines have played a critical role in turning this vision into reality. CMME joined the Spider Plus team on-site to witness their machinery in action and gain insights into the collaborative efforts shaping this world-class…

In its annual press conference held yesterday, UD Trucks highlighted its performance, strategies, and vision for the future in the Middle East, Africa, and global markets. With its determined focus on customer needs, sustainability, and market adaptation, the leadership team, including Mourad Hedna, President of UD Trucks MEENA, Wahaj Malik, Sales Director, and Kris Meuleman, Uptime and Service Sales Director, shared key insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead for both the brand and the region. Strong Performance Amid Global Challenges Mourad Hedna began by painting a picture of the global economic landscape, describing 2025 as a “challenging year” with…

Bobcat has secured significant contracts to supply the Dutch Armed Forces with 53 telehandlers, 63 PA12.7v portable air compressors, and 127 compactors. The deals were facilitated by Apeldoorn-based Inter-Techno, the authorised dealer for Bobcat in the Netherlands, with its subsidiary, Gencom B.V., handling the air compressor orders. Most of the 53 Bobcat telehandlers were delivered in 2024, with the final units scheduled for early 2025. These include TL25.60 and TL35.105L models customised in army green for use by the Royal Army, Navy, and Air Force. Designed to support logistics operations, these telehandlers will play a vital role in loading and…

Imagine a portable air compressor compact enough to fit on a standard trailer yet robust enough to power through the toughest geothermal drilling projects. That’s the X-Air+ 750-25, Atlas Copco’s latest innovation in its DrillAir family. A Compact Powerhouse for the Toughest Jobs Launched in early 2024, Atlas Copco’s compact, powerful DrillAir compressor, the X-Air+ 750-25, is a game-changer in medium-depth drilling applications. With a powerful flow of 750 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and a maximum pressure of 25 bar, this portable compressor sets a new benchmark for efficiency, delivering over 10% more than its predecessor. At under 3,500…

Joly Location, one of France’s leading aerial work platform (AWP) and lifting equipment rental companies, has taken delivery of a customised Palazzani XTJ 52+ Spider Lift. This latest addition enhances the company’s capability to serve diverse industries with innovative and efficient solutions. Founded in 1973 by Marcel Joly, Joly Location has over five decades of experience in the rental sector. The company is renowned across Europe for providing safe and efficient lifting solutions. Since the 2000s, it has focused on expanding its AWP offerings, catering to industries such as wind energy, nuclear power, petrochemicals, and the preservation of cultural landmarks…

MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has officially commenced the main construction phase of its flagship project, ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina. The milestone was celebrated with a special ceremony marking the first concrete pour. ICONIC Residences is poised to redefine luxury living through innovative design, timeless elegance, world-class amenities, and advanced engineering solutions. Strategically located in Dubai Internet City, the project will be the tallest building in the area, standing as a landmark on Dubai’s iconic skyline. The development comprises 310 luxury apartments offering direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road and proximity to premier destinations such as Burj…

JLG has introduced new options for its ES electric slab scissor lift range, E18 driveable vertical mast lifts, and E18MSP stock picker. These updates include standard AC drive motors and lithium-ion battery options, aligning with the requirements of zero-emission and noise-controlled job sites, said the leading manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers. As part of this development, the ES1932, ES2632, ES2646, and ES3246 scissor lifts, along with the DaVinci™ all-electric AE1932 model, will now feature AC drive motors as standard. These permanent magnet AC drive motors provide peak efficiency through reduced energy consumption, require less battery draw, and…