Author: Stephen White

In a collaborative effort to enhance road safety and protect both drivers and pedestrians, Mammoet, a global leader in heavy lifting and transport, has teamed up with Rietveld, a specialist in fleet management and vehicle safety systems. The partnership aims to develop an innovative safety system for mobile cranes, with ongoing tests currently being conducted on a new Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 70t model. This joint project seeks to address the growing demand for stringent safety measures in the operation of mobile cranes, prompted by tighter safety regulations. It integrates three distinct safety technologies to provide comprehensive protection during the movement…

A new Bobcat E88 8.9 tonne mini-excavator has been specially modified in Sweden with a number of features including remote control, for work on building ventilation shafts for the Förbifart Stockholm (Stockholm Bypass) road tunnel project in Stockholm. Being carried out by main contractor, AF Gruppen, the Stockholm Bypass project is one of Sweden’s largest infrastructure projects, to create a series of underground motorway tunnels between the Kungens Kurva interchange in the south of Stockholm and the Häggvik interchange north of Stockholm. Most of this bypass, more than 17 out of 21 kilometres, is being built underground. The bypass will…

In a collaborative effort to enhance road safety and protect both drivers and pedestrians, Mammoet, a global leader in heavy lifting and transport, has teamed up with Rietveld, a specialist in fleet management and vehicle safety systems. The partnership aims to develop an innovative safety system for mobile cranes, with ongoing tests currently being conducted on a new Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 70t model. This joint project seeks to address the growing demand for stringent safety measures in the operation of mobile cranes, prompted by tighter safety regulations. It integrates three distinct safety technologies to provide comprehensive protection during the movement…

The Heavy Equipment and Truck (HEAT) Show, a premier event in the world of commercial vehicles and heavy machinery, is set to take place from 18-21 November 2024 at the Dhahran Expo in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The landmark exhibition, the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia, is strategically positioned in the epicentre of the oil and gas industry and aims to showcase the latest in heavy equipment, trucks, and transportation solutions, reflecting the need for dynamic innovations at a time of unprecedented growth in the Kingdom. Over four days, the HEAT Show will bring together manufacturers, distributors, industry experts,…

The recent ARA Show in New Orleans played host to a unique and challenging contest organized by Genie, a notable event that has captured the attention of the equipment rental industry. At the heart of the competition was the aim to win a Genie® GTH™-5519 telehandler, along with a new telehandler auger attachment—a prize that was claimed by Jared Hicks, General Manager of Bootheel Parts & Equipment based in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, after a rigorous two-day endurance test. Contestants were required to stand on podiums around the Genie machine for as long as possible during the show, from February 19th…

Bobcat has revealed a new range of Rotary Telehandlers for the Middle East and Africa. The new range offers nine Stage V powered models for the European market, covering lifting heights from 18 to 39 m and lifting capacities from 5 to 8 tonne. These are complemented by four Stage IIIA machines for sale in the Middle East and Africa, for lifting heights from 18 to 26 m and lifting capacities from 5 to 6 tonne. The models with lifting heights from 18 to 26 m are Deutz engine powered, with the higher lift models from 27 to 39 m…

Economical pressure, changing legal frameworks and growing quality requirements: the recycling and waste disposal industry is placing increasingly high demands on providers of processing solutions. Doppstadt will demonstrate how these can be implemented at the International Trade Fair for Environmental and Wastewater Technologies (IFAT) in Munich from 13 to 17 May. Under the motto “it’s not a booth, it’s a recycling plant”, Doppstadt’s presentation goes beyond a regular trade fair stand. Instead, the company is deliberately presenting a practical recycling plant in some areas and demonstrating various facets of processing with its solutions. In this way, Doppstadt demonstrates concrete and…

Mammoet has entered into a groundbreaking strategic partnership with Aertssen Machinery Services (AMS) bringing two of the biggest names in heavy-lift operations together in the major oil and gas producing country. The collaboration between heavy transport specialist Mammoet and the renowned Belgian-origin heavy-lifting company marks a pivotal moment in the two companies’ histories in the Middle East. The new partners said they had join forces to meet the increasing demands of Qatar’s growing market, driven by robust capital and operational expenditures in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The Mammoet-AMS alliance will allow both companies to provide comprehensive heavy lifting and transport…

Wolffkran, the leading crane manufacturer, has partnered with the Zamil Group, a major Saudi investment holding company. Agreed in early February in Riyadh, this joint venture aims to establish a WOLFF crane manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia and amass a rental fleet of 300 cranes,ccc. Duncan Salt, CEO of Wolffkran Holding AG, expressed pride in leading the way in Saudi Arabia’s dynamic construction sector, citing the current construction boom as a prime opportunity for local production. Dr. Peter Schiefer, owner and Wolffkran Board member, lauded the synergy the partnership with Zamil Group, known for its strong local presence and expertise…

Metro Line 3 in Panama is setting new standards for public infrastructure projects in Latin America. And that’s not only because this project is the largest construction project since the expansion of the Panama Canal. After commissioning of the new line, planned for 2026, traffic congestion in the city should be reduced significantly. At the same time, the population will have access to fast, efficient and sustainable public transportation that will offer considerably shorter travel times than before. Both of these factors mean enormous gains in quality of life for the region’s residents. The new 34 km railway between the…