Author: Stephen White

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.  is set to launch its new ZAXIS-7G series hydraulic excavators in Southeast Asia. The company has announced that it will start accepting orders for four models in this series – the ZX350-7G, ZX490-7G, ZX690-7G, and ZX890-7G – beginning late February 2024, initially in Thailand, followed by other Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar. The ZAXIS-7G series, which has already gained popularity in the European, Japanese, and North American markets, is now being introduced to meet the increasing demand for high-quality construction equipment in Southeast Asia. These new models…

Al Shirawi Machinery, a leading provider of construction equipment in the UAE, and HD Hyundai Construction Equipment, a global construction equipment manufacturer, have announced a landmark partnership in the UAE.  At an official signing held this week in Dubai, both companies told an audience of contractors and local construction players that the alliance had been five years in the making and is set to revolutionise the construction industry in the UAE with cutting-edge technology and a shared commitment to innovation and customer support. The partnership signing ceremony was a significant event, attended by prominent figures from both organizations and the…

Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA (DCV MENA) has delivered the first Mercedes-Benz eEconic collection truck to BEEAH Group, a leading entity in sustainability and waste management in the Middle East. This landmark event follows the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the BEEAH Headquarters in Sharjah. The eEconic, a zero-emission vehicle tailored for urban waste management, was officially handed over by Emirates Motor Company Commercial Vehicles (EMC CV), DCV MENA’s authorised General Distributor in Abu Dhabi. This addition to BEEAH’s extensive fleet of over 2,000 waste collection vehicles showcases a leap in efficiency, safety, and environmental performance. BEEAH has previously…

3…2…1…0! At the end of the countdown to bring in 2024, a promotional video for the Develon construction machinery brand appeared on the New York Times Square electronic display. The same video is being posted all this week until 7th January 2024 (Sunday) on an electronic display on the Two Times Square building. In the video, parent company, HD Hyundai, emphasizes that Develon is a leading construction machinery brand through text animation using brand logos and colours and the headline phrase ‘Korea’s No.1 Construction Equipment Brand’. https://youtu.be/T23TVxibLJ0?si=2IBesGakZjB2f-j1 The Times Square video confirms HD Hyundai’s commitment to target the construction equipment…

Mammoet has successfully completed the scope of its installation for the Sheybarah Island resort, in collaboration with Red Sea Global. The project, a crucial element of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism endeavour – The Red Sea destination – has achieved a significant milestone with the installation of the last villa on Sheybarah Island. This marks the conclusion of a transformative journey that commenced with the signing of the contract in May 2022. Mammoet’s scope involved the transportation and installation of 73 prefabricated villa orbs from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, to Sheybarah Island in the Saudi Red Sea. The resort,…

With more than 14 years of extensive experience while working with leading brands across vital industrial sectors such as infrastructure, road construction, and diesel-powered equipment, Gargash Motors & General Trading’s Anas Al Shaikh has seen the construction equipment market in the UAE evolve drastically during the past years. But then, so has the company he leads. Driven by what he describes as the country’s strategic mega projects such as the Etihad Railway project, the vast Dubai EXPO site, and many others, Gargash’s accumulation of brands such as Power Sonic, Powerplus, Aebi Schmidt are now marking it out as one of…

CASE’s journey in backhoe loader production began in the post-World War II era, a time when there was a massive demand for new construction and agricultural equipment. The company, already established as a maker of steam engines and other construction equipment, saw an opportunity to innovate. In 1957, it introduced the world to the first factory-integrated backhoe loader. At the time, the machine was groundbreaking, combining a front loader and a rear backhoe onto a single unit. This integration dramatically improved efficiency on job sites, as operators could now perform a variety of tasks with a single machine, without the…

Caterpillar is launching a three-year programme to demonstrate an advanced hydrogen-hybrid power solution built on its new Cat C13D engine platform. Starting in the first quarter of 2024, Caterpillar will develop a transient-capable system for off-highway applications. The project will demonstrate how state-of-the-art control systems and electric-hybrid components can help hydrogen-fueled engines meet or exceed the power density and transient performance of traditional diesel engines. Caterpillar will serve as the prime contractor on the project, providing engine research and development as well as system integration. As the project progresses, other industry and academic collaborators will be brought into the program…

Filli Partner has purchased a used Potain MD 305 B for work on its City Plaza development in Moldova, a residential project under construction in central Ungheni. Building work is set to last two years, with the project’s opening scheduled foused r the first quarter of 2025. The Potain MD 305 B has a maximum capacity of 12t, with up to 70m of jib available, and the ability to lift 3.2t at its jib end. On the City Plaza job, the crane is working with its full 70m jib, allowing it to cover the entire jobsite. The crane was purchased…

Tadano has launched the Tadano EVOLT eGR-250N. This fully electrified rough terrain crane, boasting a maximum lifting capacity of 25 tonnes, is a pivotal addition to Tadano’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and embracing sustainable practices, says the company. Scheduled for release exclusively in the Japanese market last month, the EVOLT eGR-250N is the culmination of Tadano’s dedication to environmental responsibility and the realization of their Green Solutions strategy. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions from their machines by 35% by 2030, ultimately striving for complete climate neutrality by 2050. The EVOLT series represents Tadano’s electrified product lineup, symbolizing…