Author: Stephen White

More than 20 winners were recognised at the 2nd Construction Machinery Middle East Awards last night, held at the Habtoor Grand Resort – JBR. The event was attended by guests from across the GCC, including industry leaders, esteemed guests, and prominent figures in the construction machinery sector. “At the Construction Machinery Middle East Awards 2024, we gathered to celebrate excellence, innovation, and outstanding achievements in the equipment industry,” Stephen White, head of content, Construction Machinery Middle East commented. The host highlighted the intense competition and the overwhelming participation from the market. “A month ago, we challenged the market to tell…

It’s a partnership that is over a decade in the making with many more productive years yet to come as wet processing experts   and one of Kuwait’s leading construction companies collaborate on their landmark fourth project. The investment by Kuwait’s Associated Construction Company (ASCO) in its fourth CDE solution, a new M-Series modular sand washing plant, comes as its first, an M2500 commissioned back in 2013, records an impressive over 54,000 operating hours – equivalent to over six years of uninterrupted operation. ASCO Sand Division Manager, Khaled Nasr says the plant continues to deliver positively for the business. “Over a decade on…

Building on a record-breaking year in the Middle East and North Africa (MEENA) region, UD Trucks successfully hosted Brand Day events in Kenya and Egypt last month. These gatherings brought together marketing representatives from across East Africa and the Middle East, fostering collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning for the brand’s future direction. The events aimed to develop more tailored and efficient solutions, improve service quality, and enhance product offerings, ensuring a better and more responsive customer experience. These initiatives are set to expand UD Trucks’ presence and influence in regional markets. Entering the Brand Day events with strong momentum from…

GEHL, a brand with a heritage dating back to 1859 and known for its compact machinery including telehandlers, backhoes, skid steers, and track loaders, has officially launched in the UAE. German Gulf Enterprises is now the exclusive dealer for GEHL in the region. The partnership was celebrated at a recent launch event where German Gulf Enterprises introduced two new models of skid steer loaders, R164 and R180, to the MENA region. The event was attended by Ayman Ahmed, CEO of Bukhtir Industrial, Ahmad Swaid, Deputy General Manager of German Gulf Enterprises, GEHL’s Managing Director ME Benoit Renard, and Jérémie Calteau,…

NAZ industries have been certified by Great Place to Work for the first time. The award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at a company. This year, 95% of employees said it’s a great place To Work – 59% more than the average U.S. companies, according to the statement from NAZ Industries. Great Place to Work claims to be the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. “It’s an achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,”…

Following a region-wide industry vote, the shortlist for the Construction Machinery Middle East Awards 2024 has been revealed by the magazine’s editorial staff. The inaugural Construction Machinery ME Awards is set to take place on Thursday 13th June, 2024 at the Habtoor Grand Resort – JBR in Dubai. On the night, there will be 24 different award categories with a mixture of public vote and judge-voted winners. Categories such as ‘Excavator of the Year’ and the increasingly important ‘Equipment Rental’ segment were open to a public vote which closed last week. The votes have now been collected and audited to…

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…