Author: Stephen White

Last year, in partnership with People in Need, a leading humanitarian relief organisation, Doosan Bobcat launched an 800,000 EUR grant to help restart Turkey’s local economy and community life.  The severe earthquakes that happened on 6th February 2023 in Turkey had devastating consequences for more than nine million people with over 240,000 buildings damaged or destroyed.   At that time, Doosan Bobcat provided immediate help with its construction equipment and offered humanitarian aid to earthquake-affected areas by funding local nano- and micro-enterprises to a total value of 800,000 EUR through an early recovery project.  The funding’s intention has been to restore…

Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, won honours in two of the categories in the CES 2024 Innovation Awards during the CES 2024 Exhibition, the world’s largest electronics trade show, held in Las Vegas in Nevada, USA last month. In the first category – Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility – Develon presented ‘SMART COLLISION MITIGATION with Sensor Fusion’. SMART COLLISION MITIGATION (SCM) is an active safety system that detects objects around an excavator through Sensor Fusion of camera and radar. The excavator is equipped with four or more cameras to provide a 360-degree All Around View. Using AI technology, it can…

Emrill says its newly launched Techsphere Security Patrol App will “bolster its total FM digital solutions’ for clients and employees. The state-of-the-art application will increase security measures and enhance the overall living experience for residents in prominent communities across the UAE, says the firm.  Acording to Emrill, the launch of Techsphere Security Patrol App, the safety, maintenance and emergency response times of teams patrolling communities will significantly improve. The application will increase operational efficiencies and optimise the time taken for employees to complete designated tasks on prescheduled routes.    As a centralised platform for managing the rosters, routes, schedules and assignments…

The Truck and Fleet Awards 2024 recognised 21 winners during a gala dinner held this week at the Ritz Carlton – JBR hotel in Dubai.  Almost 9,000 people voted for categories with the process open to the industry before closing at the beginning of January. Separate industry judging panels decided the fleet, bodybuilder and Middle East Truck of the Year award. The Truck and Fleet Awards 2024 were supported by the following companies: Platinum Sponsor: Tata Motors Gold Sponsor: TotalEnergies Silver Sponsors: Al Masaood, Arabian Axles, Autotek.io, NAZ Industries Shipping Partner: Transport Overseas Group “We are lucky to be taking…

ZQuip, a pioneering division of Moog Construction has introduced a new ZQuip modular energy solution. At the heart of the ZQuip energy kit which features 70- and 140-kWh Energy Modules. These versatile and interchangeable modules are designed to be compatible with any machine, regardless of size, type, or manufacturer. Their flexibility ensures seamless integration into a variety of construction equipment. Comprising a battery harness, electric motor, and AI-driven thermal management system, this kit is engineered to ensure efficient energy use and longevity of the machinery. Advanced IoT capabilities provide real-time monitoring of fleet activities and battery life. This technology is…

Kubota has launched its first telehandler, called the KTH4815. This is a compact machine which has an overall width of 1.6m and an overall height of below 2m, making it a suitable loader for those with traditional livestock and poultry buildings. It comes with a maximum lift height of 4.8m and a maximum lift capacity of 1.5t, depending on which model is chosen. Hydraulic performance is provided by a pump with an output of 81L/min. 51L of this is available through an auxiliary circuit for powered attachments carried on the handler’s Eurohitch headstock. In addition to a hydraulically locking headstock,…

John Deere has introduced the 444 G-Tier wheel loader as part of its performance tiering strategy, offering customers a model that provides reliability without the extras that they would find in a P-Tier or X-Tier machine. The versatility and ruggedness of the 444 G-Tier are similar to the previously introduced 544 and 644 G-Tier machines, but at a lower operating weight and smaller size. This latest addition to the wheel loader lineup aims to cater to the segment of the construction market that values simplicity and reliability and serves as a response to the demand for more economically priced wheel…

Facilities management (FM) firm Amantra FM has acquired specialist fire-fighting and safety solution provider, AL MANQAB Technical Services. The acquisition is said to mark Amantra’s foray into the construction industry, where the integration of firestop solutions in design stages helps significantly avert fire hazards in the future. The solutions, coupled with installation from trained technicians, constitute AL MANQAB’s and Amantra’s competitive edge in construction. Founded in 2018, AL MANQAB has built a strong portfolio of firestop solutions and ancillary offerings such as safety programs, fire safety audits, hazard identification, and risk assessment. The firm’s expertise encompasses MEP penetrations, electrical risers,…

At the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Front End Limited Company, a Saudi-owned enterprise specializing in advanced solutions for various sectors, announced an exclusive partnership agreement with Crane+. The agreement positions Front End as the primary collaborator for Crane+’s state-of-the-art products and services within Saudi Arabia. The partnership focuses on transforming industrial, mining, and oil & gas operations by integrating autonomous high payload, long-range drones and trucks. This move aligns with Front End’s commitment to fostering an ecosystem of innovative partners, paving the way for a future of advanced logistics and critical operations through next-generation autonomous systems. This collaboration aligns…

Official Raimondi Cranes agent of Milan, Monza, and Brianza, Italy’s Assistedile Srl., says it has brought its total fleet size to 130 cranes with its newest Raimondi T147 flat-top tower crane. Raimondi is owned by Dubai-based KBW Investments. A Class 110 series crane, the T147 is the 107th Raimondi in the company’s fleet, erected for the first time in the country in October 2023. Currently at work in Modena, Italy, on the construction of the new technical and administrative offices of the country’s most renowned automobile manufacturers, Ferrari. “The deployment of the first Raimondi T147 on this prestigious jobsite represents a…