Author: Stephen White

New Holland Construction says its newly launched C Series backhoe loader produced at its Pithampur plant in India is a major upgrade on its predecessor.  The B80C builds its success on the high operating comfort, low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and best-in-class productivity that are the hallmarks of the New Holland range, but the cab has been entirely redesigned, “taking operator comfort to a new level.” According to the firm, the Pithampur-produced machine features new rear side glasses to further improve visibility. The layout of the controls has been revised for ease of use, with the switches regrouped on…

MYCRANE, the first global platform for online crane rental, is responding to the rapid digital transformation of the Middle East by strengthening its team in the region, with a focus on the booming Saudi market. Syed Ahmed Salman has been appointed as VP sales, Middle East, while Syed Zulnoon Bukhari joins as director business development, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Based in Saudi, the two new hires bring decades of experience to MYCRANE. “We made a strategic decision to invest in KSA, where the construction market was worth $148.3 billion in 2023 and is expected to record strong growth in the coming…

Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles & Equipment (CV&E), part of renowned business conglomerate Al Masaood Group, hosted a major event this week in Dubai to launch its exclusive distributorship partnership with Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles. The partnership with one of China’s premier automotive manufacturers and most successful commercial vehicles brand marks a significant expansion in Al Masaood’s portfolio, introducing a comprehensive range of Dongfeng’s commercial vehicles, including heavy, light, and medium-duty trucks, to the UAE’s market. The partnership was announced at the Dubai Autodrome and extends to the exclusive distributorship of Dongfeng’s DFAC (Dongfeng Automobiles Company Ltd.) – which include light duty…

Johnson Arabia recently added a new Grove GMK5250XL to its fleet. This mobile crane is said to have one of the longest booms on five axles and excellent manoeuvrability. According to Johnson Arabia, these features make it “a fantastic choice” for oil & gas and urban development projects. In addition to this, as the UAE moves into more sustainable solutions, Johnson Arabia says the Grove GMK 520XL allows contractors to include its equipment as part of their own sustainability endeavours as the single engine of this crane enables 30% lower diesel consumption compared to its older counterparts. The lower fuel…

Wolf Lubricants continues its expansion in the Heavy-Duty Off-Road segment by launching Wolf CORS (Complete Off-Road Solution), a concept of five products that addresses all the challenges that operators and machines face today. A fully functional fleet is vital to the success of an enterprise, and advanced fluid management is key to achieving this. Wolf has designed its CORS concept cutting-edge lubricants to give fleet owners and operators the best solution to enhance productivity, improve uptime and reduce overall costs. With a meticulous product selection, CORS easily manages challenges like severe loading, extended idling, low-quality fuel, prolonged drain intervals, and severe climatic…

Cummins Inc. launched a new 15L diesel engine for the Off Highway market at Intermat 2024. This new product is displayed alongside a wide range of Cummins off-highway technologies on Booth 5a D063 at Intermat, in Paris France April 24-27th 2024. The Next Generation X15 diesel engine maintains reliability and reduces operating costs, while delivering reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency benefits. The engine is part of the CUMMINS HELM platform and offers customers the option to choose the fuel type that best suits their business needs by offering a common base engine design with cylinder heads and fuel systems specifically…

Powered access manufacturer Sinoboom has launch a dedicated subsidiary for the Middle East region.  On April 24, a grand opening ceremony was held for the new Sinoboom Middle East subsidiary in Dubai with leading key accounts and representatives of regional mainstream industry associations and media joining the new local team and senior Sinoboom personnel at the event. The manufacturer said the official marked the opening of a new chapter for Sinoboom in the Middle East market. The Middle East subsidiary represents a substantial investment by Sinoboom in a facility that is designed to meet the needs of a well-developed market…

Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery (FAMCO) KSA says its deal to distribute Ashok Leyland vehicles places it at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s commercial vehicle landscape. FAMCO KSA’s strategic partnership with Ashok Leyland, a global giant and the fourth largest bus manufacturer worldwide, marks a major milestone in FAMCO’s roadmap to rapid business expansion across the region. the distributor said in a statement. It added that Ashok Leyland is an “established, formidable brand” with a major market share within the bus and truck segment. Globally, the manufacturer is present in over 50 countries, offering a wide range of commercial vehicles, including…

There is great expectation among the faithful around the world, for the Jubilee 2025, renamed the Jubilee of Hope, an event held every 25 years to mark a Holy Year of grace and forgiveness. The next Jubilee year will begin on 24 December 2024 with an event where the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome will be opened and is expected to be the most attended ever, with the historical moment marked by dramatic international events and an expected 32 million pilgrims visiting St. Peter’s Square. An event of this magnitude requires a number of interventions to ensure…

Middle East regional technology services company, HITEK, part of the Farnek group of companies, has signed a JV partnership with Virgin Mobile Saudi; a Beyond ONE group company, as the preferred technology partner to enable a joint strategic approach to developing smart cities in Saudi Arabia. With the communications infrastructure in place, HITEK can employ a comprehensive suite of digital solutions to optimise waste, water and energy management, environmental monitoring, citizen engagement, retail and hospitality, data analytics and AI integration, smart transportation, real estate and urban development as well as education technology. With smart cities relying heavily on connectivity, Virgin…