Author: Stephen White

As a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, Ritchie Bros. is welcoming buyers from across the world during its Dubai auction on December 13 and 14, 2023. There are over 1,400 lots available at auction, of which 189 are unused. These items are designed to suit a variety of industries such as construction, transportation, oil & gas, mining, heavy lifting & material handling, asphalt and concrete and industrial support. Shirin Bazargan, Regional Operations Manager at Ritchie Bros. said this auction will be an excellent way to start the new year with a…

Canadian builder Avenue Building Corporation deployed one Raimondi LR273 luffing crane for a downtown Toronto jobsite. The project, a new residential high rise, is located in the city’s sophisticated Bloor Yorkville area. “The Raimondi LR273 is one of the best-selling models for this type of development in Canada, especially in major metropolises like Toronto. High-rise buildings are in increasing demand and swing rights are an issue; making this crane an apt onsite asset,” highlighted Jim Patullo, President, Avenue Building Corporation. “The features of this versatile machine, including the out of service radius and the ease of its internal climbing, allow…

Newmont Ghana Gold has taken delivery of a Grove GRT9165 rough-terrain crane to work on the Ahafo North expansion project as part of the Ahafo Gold Mine. The crane is the largest rough-terrain from Grove and the first of its kind to be delivered to Africa. The mining giant already runs several other Manitowoc products in Ghana and local dealer Paterson Simons operates a full-time support presence at the mine site to support its Grove cranes. The thee-axle, 150 t capacity Grove GRT9165 features an industry-leading 62.5 m boom and class-leading load charts. The crane includes the intuitive Crane Control System (CCS)…

HD Hyundai Infracore has expanded the company’s ‘DEVELONCARE’ global customer visit management programme to build on the growing affinity for the company’s market-leading DEVELON brand. HD Hyundai Infracore’s DEVELONCARE customer visit service involves equipment experts from the company travelling to see customers in person to diagnose their equipment and to assist them in maintaining it in optimal condition. HD Hyundai Infracore actively promoted DEVELONCARE activities in Korea and several other countries, including an inspection tour of China, from February to May 2023. This was to immediately respond to customer requests following the launch of new machinery models earlier this year…

The logistics market has recently acquired a new brand of forklift trucks: Bobcat. The brand is world famous for an extensive range of compact machines, which are used in construction, the agricultural sector, landscaping, demolition, recycling and many other industries. Bobcat loaders and telehandlers, which can be equipped with attachments such as buckets, grabs, bale clamps, dump hoppers and pallet forks, are often used for material handling and logistics tasks. It is therefore no surprise that products from sister company – Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV) – forklift trucks and warehouse equipment – are now part of the Bobcat family. These…

With its ability to perform all the typical tasks of an agricultural tractor without requiring an operator to be onboard, KUHN’s KARL autonomous multifunctional field tool was one of the highlights at Agritechnica 2023. Behind the prototype machine’s latest state-of-the-art software and electronics, is a more familiar piece of engineering – the powerful and reliable Volvo Penta D5 in-line four-cylinder diesel engine.Since 2016, Volvo Penta has been the main engine partner of the French self-propelled sprayer manufacturer. The fuel-efficient D8 and D5 units proved themselves on ARTEC’s F40 EVO and RS20 designs respectively. The company was therefore the obvious choice when engineers from the OEM, and its KUHN Group parent, decided to…

Tadano says it will revolutionise the construction equipment industry with the launch of the Tadano EVOLT eGR-250N. This fully electrified rough terrain crane, boasting a maximum lifting capacity of 25 tonnes, and is considered a pivotal addition to the Japanese manufacturer’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and embracing sustainable practices. Scheduled for release exclusively in the Japanese market on December 8, 2023, the EVOLT eGR-250N is the culmination of Tadano’s dedication to environmental responsibility and the realization of their Green Solutions strategy. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions from their machines by 35% by 2030, ultimately striving for complete…

DAW Construction is using the Big5 event in Dubai to showcase its expertise in infrastructure development, showcased a series of landmark projects.  These included pivotal ventures like constructing the transformational external road and infrastructure works for Majid Al Futtaim Properties & Sharjah Holding (Al Zahia-Camelia ), the strategic Filli-Al Bahayes Road duelling for Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority and the construction of house connections at Muwaileh Commercial area for the Directorate of Public Works – Sharjah. Additionally, DAW presented its work on Mariam Island, showcasing its capabilities in developing the infrastructure and urban planning of the island. In a significant…

As COP28 brings together the world’s governments, organizations and experts to showcase global commitment to sustainability, Johnson Arabia has demonstrated its own commitment to Environmental Sustainability with a Visitor Day to demonstrate the latest sustainable technologies in cranes and aerial work platforms. Recognising the challenge for regional construction’s Net-Zero targets by 2050, Johnson Arabia is committed to enabling UN sustainable development goals with investment in a wide range of areas, including people, environment, and the community. The Visitors Day promoted just some of the innovations that Johnson Arabia has introduced to the region, including the widest range of all-electric construction…

Newmont Ghana Gold has taken delivery of a Grove GRT9165 rough-terrain crane to work on the Ahafo North expansion project as part of the Ahafo Gold Mine. The crane is the largest rough-terrain from Grove and the first of its kind to be delivered to Africa. The mining giant already runs several other Manitowoc products in Ghana and local dealer Paterson Simons operates a full-time support presence at the mine site to support its Grove cranes. The thee-axle, 150 t capacity Grove GRT9165 features an industry-leading 62.5 m boom and class-leading load charts. The crane includes the intuitive Crane Control…