Author: Stephen White

Taking place in Eskilstuna, Sweden, Volvo Days was the first major showcase since the company announced the site as its new corporate headquarters in August last year. At the flagship event, customers got an inside look at Volvo CE’s very latest launches and innovations across both electric and conventional solutions, as well as its range of digital tools – and met the people making it happen. Melker Jernberg, Head of Volvo CE, said: “In this time of rapid change, the global community needs the construction industry to step up and meet societal challenges with safer, smarter, and more sustainable solutions.…

The CEO of Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) told the world’s press at the Volvo Days event last week that the firm expects the demand for electric machinery to accelerate in coming years, even if the market has proved to be more sluggish than anticipated. “Electrification is a bumpy ride and it’s not moving as quickly as we anticipated. We are sure that in a couple of years that will change. I think we will be forced to react quickly. So we are investing to be ready for change,” said Volvo CE CEO Melker Jernberg. Speaking during the press conference held…

Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) told attendees on the first evening of the 2024 Volvo Days event in Eskilstuna that it will make significant upcoming announcement later today. The annual event, renowned for showcasing cutting-edge construction technology and machinery, invites industry professionals, media, and enthusiasts every year. The event began last night under a clear Swedish sky inside Volvo CE’s original factory which is now known at the Munktell Museum, after founder Johan Theofron Munktell, and home to machines from its 192 year history. “We are going to reveal some very special things tomorrow,” said Bill Law, Head of Communication, as…

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…