Author: Stephen White

Continental has launched ContiConnect Lite, a new app version for digital tire management. ContiConnect Lite creates a bridge between tyre sensors and professional tire management and offers a free-of-charge gateway to selected ContiConnect features. It can now be used on tires with an integrated Gen2 sensor. Continental has been delivering its off-the-road (OTR) radial tyres with a Bluetooth-enabled sensor ex factory since the start of the year. “Digital tyre management contributes to greater safety, efficiency and sustainability, especially in the areas of earthmoving, agriculture, and at ports”, says Martijn Oosterbaan, Head of Product Management at Continental Specialty Tires. Thanks to…

Rokbak will make its inaugural appearance at Le Dig Tour, France’s premier construction machinery roadshow, this summer. The 28 tonne (30.9 US ton) Rokbak RA30 articulated hauler will be at several Le Dig Tour events – May 30th–31st in Rennes, June 6–7th in Mulhouse and September 19–20th in Brignoles. Rokbak’s participation in Le Dig Tour underscores the company’s plans to expand its presence in France and build valuable partnerships with dealers and customers. Joining editions of the expo in the north, east and south of France will offer attendees the chance to engage directly with the Rokbak brand and the…

Dubai-based trailer manufacturer NAZ Industries says it aiming to sell 4,000 different types of trailers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this year.  Since its establishment in 2001, NAZ products have gained a reputation in KSA for their quality and durability, added the firm in a statement on its website: “Thousands of visitors have flocked to our exhibition stands at BIG5 Riyadh and BIG-5 Dubai, underscoring the high demand for our offerings. This enthusiasm has driven us to focus more intently on the KSA market,” it added. NAZ is the largest manufacturer of semi-trailers, truck-mounted bodies, and process vessels in…

Global asset management and disposition company, Ritchie Bros., is gearing up for its highly anticipated summer auction on June 4-5, 2024. This auction promises a vast and diverse selection of over 1,100 used and unused heavy equipment items, all sold to the highest bidder at unreserved prices. Bidding begins a week earlier, on May 29, which also marks the start date for personal inspections. Auction Highlights Include: · 2022 Komatsu D155A-6 Crawler Dozer · 2021 XCMG XZJ5555JQZ200K 200Ton 12x6x10 All Terrain Crane · 2019 Sany SYM5449THB 56 m on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Actros 4144 8×4 Twin-Steer Concrete Pump Truck · 2019…

Al Shirawi Machinery has had the honour of welcoming the top executives from HD Hyundai Construction Equipment at its upcoming facility at Dubai Investment Park. Held last week, the distributor said “it was a day of strategic conversations and a shared vision for the future.” The tour of the facility included participation from Cheol Gon Choi, Chief Executive Officer, Edward Song, Chief Strategy Officer, and other distinguished Directors of the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment team, as well as Thani Al Shirawi, Chief Executive Officer, and other esteemed directors from the Al Shirawi Machinery team. As the leading dealer of HD…

The ORLEN Lietuva refinery in Mažeikiai, situated in the northwest of Lithuania, is the only refinery in the Baltic states. Significant to the Baltic economy and its energy independence, a programme was launched by ORLEN in 2000 to modernise the facilities’ refining efficiency and achieve future EU fuel quality requirements.  Part of this upgrade included a greenfield project to install a Residue Hydrocracking Unit (RHCU) to support greener fuel projects and increase site capacity. With the unit weighing 1,500 tonnes, and measuring over 50 meters tall, ORLEN Lietuva approached engineers at Mammoet to support its transportation and installation. Mammoet has…

Construction works on what is said to be China’s longest single-bore, double-track railway tunnel is complete according to China Railway No.2 Group. The firm notes that the 23km-long Desheng tunnel took 10 years to build and sits at 3,000m above sea level. The tunnel is part of the Chengdu-Huangshengguan section of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway. Passenger trains on the section are expected to travel at speeds of up to 200km/h and freight trains at up to 120km/h. Designed with the assistance of China Railway Eryuan Engineering Group, the tunnel’s maximum buried depth is 750m. It is close to an active fault…

Voting for the much-anticipated Construction Machinery Middle East Awards 2024 is now live. Head to the Construction Machinery Middle East Awards 2024 site now to cast your vote. This prestigious event, hosted in one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving markets, aims to recognse and honor the exceptional contributions of companies and individuals who are pushing the boundaries of technology, sustainability, and operational excellence. Brought forward to the 13th June, at the Habtoor Grand Resort in JBR, Dubai, the Construction Machinery Middle East Awards 2024 will gather industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the region and beyond.…

Situated some 90km south of Kuwait City in the Al-Khiran area along the Arabian Gulf, the visionary Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City (SAASC) is a sprawling metropolis of man-made islands and waterways that will eventually house over 250,000 residents. Considered one of the largest real estate developments in the world, over 3,000 contractors from 20 countries are working 24/7 and to date have delivered five phases of the planned ten-phase project. With construction gaining pace, developer La’ Ala Al-Kuwait Real Estate Company, the firm behind the pioneering project, has partnered with CDE, a leading supplier of sand and aggregate washing…

Turner & Townsend, a leading global professional services company in the construction industry, has released its 2024 UAE market intelligence report, based on a survey of construction professionals, that shows the industry must adopt strategic initiatives, including integrating cutting-edge technologies and embedding sustainability practices, across the supply chain to counteract labour shortages and shrinking contractor pools. These factors will support growth and innovation in the sector, according to the company’s survey. Digital transformation is set to play a pivotal role in the industry’s advancement in the region, with 97% of survey respondents integrating digital tools into their projects, albeit some at a moderate…