Author: Stephen White

AJI Rentals, a leading provider of heavy machinery and equipment solutions, today announced that it has added the Enertainer – an advanced energy storage system for equipment such as tower cranes, hoists, welders, bar-benders machines and more – to its extensive catalogue of construction rental offerings. This battery energy storage system (BESS) has been proven by its manufacturer to lower all-inclusive operating expenses by up to 75% while reducing carbon emission by up to 90%, with zero direct NOx, particulate matter, and SO2 emissions. Governments in the GCC have been making clear advancements in enhancing the sustainability of their economies,…

Manitowoc, a global leader in crane manufacturing, has announced the appointment of E-Buildway as its official Potain dealer in Georgia. This appointment represents a significant milestone in the construction equipment industry of the region and solidifies a burgeoning relationship between Manitowoc and E-Buildway. E-Buildway, a well-established name in Georgia’s construction equipment market, has been instrumental in promoting the Potain brand in the region. The company has successfully sold eight used Potain MC 120 cranes within Georgia, catering to prominent contractors such as New Group, Tbilisi House, and Green House. This achievement underscores the growing preference for Potain cranes in the…

Fecon LLC, a globally recognized manufacturer of heavy-duty site preparation attachments and forestry accessories, has recently acquired Stumper Industries. This acquisition marks a significant expansion of the US company’s product offerings, particularly in the realm of landscaping and land maintenance. Stumper Industries is known for its high-quality stump grinder attachments, designed for a variety of equipment including mini and standard skid steers, compact track loaders, excavators, and tractors. This acquisition enables Fecon to offer an even broader range of solutions to its customers, catering to tree service businesses, landscape companies, and farm operations. “We are excited to welcome Stumper into…

As a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, Ritchie Bros. is welcoming buyers from across the world during its Dubai auction on December 13 and 14, 2023. There are over 1,400 lots available at auction, of which 189 are unused. These items are designed to suit a variety of industries such as construction, transportation, oil & gas, mining, heavy lifting & material handling, asphalt and concrete and industrial support. Shirin Bazargan, Regional Operations Manager at Ritchie Bros. said this auction will be an excellent way to start the new year with a…

Canadian builder Avenue Building Corporation deployed one Raimondi LR273 luffing crane for a downtown Toronto jobsite. The project, a new residential high rise, is located in the city’s sophisticated Bloor Yorkville area. “The Raimondi LR273 is one of the best-selling models for this type of development in Canada, especially in major metropolises like Toronto. High-rise buildings are in increasing demand and swing rights are an issue; making this crane an apt onsite asset,” highlighted Jim Patullo, President, Avenue Building Corporation. “The features of this versatile machine, including the out of service radius and the ease of its internal climbing, allow…

Newmont Ghana Gold has taken delivery of a Grove GRT9165 rough-terrain crane to work on the Ahafo North expansion project as part of the Ahafo Gold Mine. The crane is the largest rough-terrain from Grove and the first of its kind to be delivered to Africa. The mining giant already runs several other Manitowoc products in Ghana and local dealer Paterson Simons operates a full-time support presence at the mine site to support its Grove cranes. The thee-axle, 150 t capacity Grove GRT9165 features an industry-leading 62.5 m boom and class-leading load charts. The crane includes the intuitive Crane Control System (CCS)…

HD Hyundai Infracore has expanded the company’s ‘DEVELONCARE’ global customer visit management programme to build on the growing affinity for the company’s market-leading DEVELON brand. HD Hyundai Infracore’s DEVELONCARE customer visit service involves equipment experts from the company travelling to see customers in person to diagnose their equipment and to assist them in maintaining it in optimal condition. HD Hyundai Infracore actively promoted DEVELONCARE activities in Korea and several other countries, including an inspection tour of China, from February to May 2023. This was to immediately respond to customer requests following the launch of new machinery models earlier this year…

The logistics market has recently acquired a new brand of forklift trucks: Bobcat. The brand is world famous for an extensive range of compact machines, which are used in construction, the agricultural sector, landscaping, demolition, recycling and many other industries. Bobcat loaders and telehandlers, which can be equipped with attachments such as buckets, grabs, bale clamps, dump hoppers and pallet forks, are often used for material handling and logistics tasks. It is therefore no surprise that products from sister company – Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV) – forklift trucks and warehouse equipment – are now part of the Bobcat family. These…

With its ability to perform all the typical tasks of an agricultural tractor without requiring an operator to be onboard, KUHN’s KARL autonomous multifunctional field tool was one of the highlights at Agritechnica 2023. Behind the prototype machine’s latest state-of-the-art software and electronics, is a more familiar piece of engineering – the powerful and reliable Volvo Penta D5 in-line four-cylinder diesel engine.Since 2016, Volvo Penta has been the main engine partner of the French self-propelled sprayer manufacturer. The fuel-efficient D8 and D5 units proved themselves on ARTEC’s F40 EVO and RS20 designs respectively. The company was therefore the obvious choice when engineers from the OEM, and its KUHN Group parent, decided to…

Tadano says it will revolutionise the construction equipment industry with the launch of the Tadano EVOLT eGR-250N. This fully electrified rough terrain crane, boasting a maximum lifting capacity of 25 tonnes, and is considered a pivotal addition to the Japanese manufacturer’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and embracing sustainable practices. Scheduled for release exclusively in the Japanese market on December 8, 2023, 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…