Author: Stephen White

Stephen White first started at Construction Machinery Middle East in 2011.

In the highly sought after segment of articulated wheel loaders, Tobroco-Giant says it has stepped up to the plate by introducing the all new telescopic version of its highly successful G2700 series. The Dutch firm has added no less than three new models to its line-up.telke The G2700 TELE HD and G2700 TELE HD+ feature a 50 hp Kubota engine, whilst the G2700E TELE is the first electric telescopic wheel loader from the company. Providing customers with all the advantages associated with its widely recognized compact design, the machines deliver a maximum height of the hinge point of 3711 mm,…

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Komatsu Europe has introduced a new flagship for its zero-emissions line-up last month. The PC33E-6 a new 3-ton class electric mini excavator equipped with a lithium-ion battery. Designed to set new standards in emission-free operation, with exceptional performance and unrivalled safety features, this cutting-edge new machine leads the way to a future of clean and caring practices and emission-free operation. Drawing upon over a century of Komatsu expertise in design, development, and manufacturing, the PC33E-6 shows a commitment to a sustainable future. Komatsu regards the market introduction of this new electric model as a springboard for the development of a…

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Italian manufacturer Palazzani has upgraded its Ragno TZX 250 Articulated Spider model enabling to to be transformed into a Crane Spider, thanks to the new hydraulic winch with a maximum lifting capacity of 250 kg. The TZX 250 is an extremely light and performing Spider lift. The aluminum telescopic boom with two articulated and telescopic sections allows to operate over 20m, with no movement limit with two operators in the cage. The machine features a double set-up and typically offers wide and narrow, quick and simple set-up on site. Equipped with non-marking tracks, it is ideal for landscaping and indoor-outdoor…

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Ambuja Cements has announced that it has acquired Sanghi Industries in a deal worth US $600mn. The deal makes the company India’s second largest cement maker. The firm said it is acquir­ing 57% of the shares in Sanghi from its fam­ily own­ers, with the com­pany val­ued at around $600mn after tak­ing into account debt and liquid assets. Sanghi has India’s largest plant for cement and clinker and pro­duces approximately six million tonnes of cement per year. According to a report in the Financial Times, the deal is leveraging the firm’s own cash, as opposed to taking on debt to complete the…

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Raimondi Middle East deployed eight flat-tops for the fast-growing Aljada megaproject, developed by Arada, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The machines, erected in April 2023 with the support of the Raimondi Middle East operations team, are participating at the construction of the Sokoon apartment blocks. The jobsite consists of five residential buildings, featuring 482 homes plus commercial space in the Naseej District, Aljada’s cultural neighbourhood. The four Raimondi MRT111s, one MRT159, and three MRT294s bring the total number of Raimondi machines working on the development to 22. Onsite for an additional 14 to 16 months approximately, the models were chosen for their technical…

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The UAE construction equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.20% from 2022-2029, says a new report by Research and Markets. The firm said the growth in the UAE market will be driven by government investment in public infrastructure and projects such as the development of Al Quoz Creative Zone, a master plan to create a cultural and creative destination in Dubai. The master plan is designed to include various infrastructures, public services, and commercial spaces. The project is expected to be completed over the next four years, i.e., 2026. The zone will also provide residential facilities…

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Deyaar Development has begun construction on its three plots in Al Furjan comprising of Millennium Talia Residences, Amalia Residences, and development of a third plot which will be announced soon. The total value of the project will be approximately AED 300 million, and once completed, the three plots will comprise residential units and hotel apartments and will include approximately 371 diverse units consisting of one, two and three bedrooms. “We are pleased to announce the commencement of construction works for these important projects in the Deyaar portfolio at the heart of Al Furjan, one of Dubai’s most up-and-coming districts,” said…

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is constructing 19 truck rest stops and lay-bys across several ‘hotspots’ in Dubai in a joint venture with the private sector. The project includes three Integrated Truck Lay-bys: one in partnership with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and two in partnership with Almutakamela Vehicle Testing and Registration. In cooperation with ADNOC, RTA will also construct 16 truck rest stops in Dubai covering six key locations, strategic roads, and logistics hubs that attract a huge number of trucks daily. These include Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road, Dubai-Hatta Road, Dubai-Al Ain Road, Jebel…

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A new partnership between Conares and C&D should provide the GCC with access to a wide range of top-grade Chinese steel products in industries, including construction, infrastructure development, and manufacturing, say both parties. Conares, the second-largest private steel manufacturer in the UAE, has partnerrd with C&D, a Fortune Global 500 company focused on supply chain operation services and real estate development based in the city of Xiamen, China. This “groundbreaking collaboration will empower” the Chinese corporation to distribute high-quality steel from China in the GCC region, strengthening trade ties between them, they said in joint statement. The official signing of…

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Wa’ed Ventures, the Kingdom-based venture capital arm of Aramco, announced a strategic investment in Tenderd, a startup specialising in AI-enabled technologies for real-time emissions intelligence. The platform provides customers with AI-generated insights to increase asset utilisation and reduce emissions, targeting heavy industries such as construction and logistics. “Our investment in Tenderd reflects our commitment to addressing sustainability challenges facing the industrial sector and providing solutions to decarbonise their operations,” said Fahad Alidi, Managing Director at Wa’ed Ventures. “Tenderd brings transformational solutions to traditional capital-intensive industries such as energy, construction, and logistics sector by utilising AI-generated insights to increase asset opimisation…

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