Author: Stephen White

Ritchie Bros. has partnered with a leading banking group in the MENAT region, Emirates NBD, to provide a financing option that allows customers the opportunity to purchase items without having to pay in one lump sum. “As a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, Ritchie Bros. is constantly looking at ways to make acquiring heavy machinery easy for buyers,” said the company in a statement. According to the UAE Construction Equipment Market Report 2023, the country has seen a surge in investments in public infrastructure to boost sales of road construction equipment.…

UD Trucks MEENA has doubled its sales since 2020 in the region as it begins to roll out Euro 5-specced trucks in Saudi Arabia, Mourad Hedna, Managing Director of UD Trucks MEENA has revealed.  Speaking during an event held at Zahid Tractor’s vast and modern complex in Jeddah, Hedna told the media that the Japanese truck-maker continues to post impressive numbers in the region and nab market share from its competitors. UD Trucks retail performance has increased by 35% vs 2022 in 2023 with its order book full going into the Q3 of 2024. UD Trucks was voted the Outstanding…

Terex Rough Terrain Cranes has agreed to appoint Zahid Tractor & Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd (Zahid Tractor) as its authorised distributor for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Effective immediately, Zahid Tractor will offer the complete portfolio of Terex Rough Terrain Cranes and provide local parts, service, and technical support, the two companies confirmed. Zahid Tractor is was established in 1967 and has evolved into three core business units – Construction Machinery, Commercial Vehicles and Rental. One of the biggest distributors in the Kingdo, the company serves several industries, including construction and infrastructure, industrial, logistics and warehousing, agriculture, transportation, petroleum, mining,…

JLG Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE:OSK] and a leading manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, has unveiled the ClearSky Smart Fleet platform in Europe. This groundbreaking platform is set to redefine fleet management and machine interactivity, marking a significant leap from traditional one-way telematics to a comprehensive two-way Internet of Things (IoT) solution, says JLG. The ClearSky Smart Fleet, designed as a dynamic and scalable IoT platform, offers unprecedented functionalities, deeper insights, and novel approaches to achieve more efficient operations. As a standard feature on most of JLG’s new equipment, it facilitates direct communication between…

German Gulf Enterprises Ltd (GGE) has announced a newly formed dealership agreement with Gehl Compact Equipment. This agreement positions GGE as the official distributor for Gehl’s esteemed compact construction equipment within the United Arab Emirates. Gehl is globally recognised for its high-quality, durable, and efficient construction machinery, and will now be able to take advantage of GGE’s renowned service excellence and support in the market. As the appointed distributor for Gehl in the Emirates, GGE said it was excited to bring a broader range of construction solutions to its clientele. This partnership is not just about expanding GGE’s product portfolio;…

Integrated Logistics Company (ILC) of Kuwait purchased 20 GMK4100L-2 Grove cranes in 2023 making it the largest owner of this model in the Middle East as part of a 31 crane deal that saw it add ten GMK6300L-1 cranes as well as its first GMK5250XL-1. With the new cranes now deployed at the company’s branches in Kuwait and Qatar, brand-owner Manitowoc said that ILC was the single largest purchaser of Grove cranes in the Middle East for 2023. The fleet expansion was ILC’s largest ever from Manitowoc in a single year, said the US-based manufacturer. “After all these years working together,…

WakeCap has launched VerifyTime, a cloud-based workforce management solution that automates, verifies, and streamlines manual timekeeping processes on construction sites.  The launch represents a milestone in construction timekeeping, where hours, equipment, and other costs must be measured, a role that falls to the site team and can be prone to errors. VerifyTime replaces conventional timekeeping, bringing a new level of transparency.   VerifyTime is built on WakeCap’s sensor technology hardware and data analytics software and is used on computers, tablets and smartphones. It collects data via a knob attached to standard worker safety helmets. An easy-to-install network connects the site to…

B&B Attachments, will be supporting its official dealer for the region; GOTRADE of the GORICA GROUP at the Big 5 Construct Saudi, which returns for its 12th edition to the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre, from the 26th to 29th February 2024. This is the first time the UK’s leading independent supplier of forklift truck attachments and masts has exhibited in the Saudi market. “We are excited to paricipate in BIG 5 Saudi Construct, Saudi Arabia’s largest construction event. This event provides the ideal platform for us to showcase our material handling solutions to a global audience. Our BlockMaster…

Euro Auctions, the leading auctioneers of used heavy construction machinery, commercial and agricultural equipment in Europe and the Middle East, starts 2024 with a bang, promising good inventory of unused 2023 plate machines at the first sale of the year. The next unreserved sales at the new permanent auction site in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi takes place as a two-day sale programme in early March. On Monday 4th March there will be an ‘on site’ live sale, followed by an ‘online’ sale on Thursday 7th March. Euro Auctions, General Manager for the AE, Richard Sweatt, comments on this sale: “Whilst we…

The eagerly anticipated 2024 Access and Handling Summit will take place on tomorrow at the Habtoor Polo Club, Dubai. This event, now in its fourth iteration, is shaping up to be an essential gathering for industry professionals in the Middle East’s burgeoning access and handling market. The summit will offer a dynamic platform for sharing knowledge and networking, catering to a diverse group of stakeholders, including end-users, manufacturers, suppliers, and investors. It aims to delve into market trends, innovations, and opportunities, offering insights into the latest technologies and sustainable practices. One of the key focuses of the summit will be…