Author: Stephen White

In a significant move poised said to transform the UAE’s material handling landscape, Al Shirawi Trading Co. LLC has formed a groundbreaking collaboration with HD Hyundai XiteSolution. The partnership, which was officially sealed during a dignified signing ceremony this week, marks the beginning of a new chapter in operational excellence and technological advancement within the UAE’s industrial sector, said the two partnering companies. HD Hyundai XiteSolution is a specialised manufacturer of material handling equipment, covers an extensive portfolio ranging from diesel and LPG forklifts to heavy diesel forklifts and warehouse equipment. Aiming to develop the world’s leading forklift truck in each…

Bridgestone has launched its globally trusted fleet management solution ‘Webfleet’ in collaboration with its exclusive partners, Al Masaood Tyres, Batteries and Accessories (TBA) Division, part of Al Masaood Group and Nasser Bin Abdullatif Alserkal in the UAE. Webfleet is one of the most popular fleet management solutions in the world and the number one system in Eruope. The official launch of  underlined the organisation’s thrive to advance innovative technologies in sustainable mobility and optimise fleet operations.   Over 60,000 customers worldwide count on Bridgestone’s reliable Webfleet fleet management solution to boost productivity, support drivers, increase safety, maintain compliance, and operate…

To paraphrase a John Lennon festive number, so this is 2024, a year has ended and a new one has begun. Are you feeling older or maybe like my waistline you are feeling a little larger. In the aftermath of COP 28 are you also feeling a little greener? I suspect you are probably not. While the event had some significant announcements including relatively unheralded but nonetheless important – and construction-related – agreements on the built environment, net zero emissions and resilient buildings, there remains a nagging thought that we haven’t fully addressed the elephant in the meeting room. Largely…

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…