Author: Stephen White

The first parts of the new 6,000t ring crane will soon be delivered to Mammoet’s engineering nerve center in The Netherlands. In the months ahead, fabrication and production will continue as it is being readied for its very first project, with delivery scheduled in 2024. It becomes the world’s highest capacity land-based crane, and can be fully operated using electric power, allowing clients to execute projects in a sustainable way. The introduction of this 6,000t ring crane sets a new standard in worldwide heavy lifting capacity and allows customers to construct heavier and larger components than ever before. With its…

Doosan Bobcat is showcasing a range of new material handling equipment at the LogiMAT 2023 Exhibition at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre in Germany this week. Should you be passing through the event, head to Stand No B57 in Hall 9, hosted by Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV). The stand itself is split into three areas. The first is showcasing the transition to the Bobcat brand, with the first Bobcat branded forklifts at a show in Europe. The second is dedicated to new and upcoming products from Doosan, namely the new ranges of high-capacity electric counterbalance forklift trucks recently launched by…

Cummins has appointed two new senior executives in its off-highway engine business. David Atkinson has taken on the role of global off-highway support with Phil Dawson, also UK-based replacing Annie Schmelzer as Cummins’ global agriculture segment leader. Atkinson, a veteran in the off-highway space, now has ultimate responsibility for the delivery of best-in-class customer support to Cummins’ agriculture and construction clients, said the engine-maker. A significant part of his new role will be working closely with regional teams to deliver tailored sales and post-sales support for Cummins’ many international clients at a local level, it added. Phil Dawson is a…

UD Trucks MEENA and its Abu Dhabi importer Al Masaood say they have recorded a significant achievement in the UAE by ‘winning’ the Abu Dhabi Waste management Project. A highly competitive tender process supervised by Abu Dhabi municipality, Tadweer, and three subcontractors, Averda, Lavajet, and BEEAH, saw UD Trucks securing 300 out of the 420 trucks specified. The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Project was divided into four lots, covering Abu Dhabi and Al Ain cities, with the primary objective of improving the waste management infrastructure and services in the region. With rapid urbanisation and increasing population, waste management became important…

CASE Construction Equipment hosted a special event for key media from India, Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific region this week at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh in India. During the event, CASE revealed that it has invested $6.5 million to move 4,000 of its 15,000 units annual production of skid steer production to the plant. Models moving to India cover the skid steer loader range from SR130B up to its SR210B models to cover Tier-3, including the Middle East, and Tier-5 markets. The CMME team was also treated to first-hand experience of the advanced manufacturing processes…

JLG Industries, Inc. is sending an all-female delegation to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Summit and IAPA on 19-20 April to highlight its support of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI&B) in the workplace. Led by Tjitske Van Hellemond (Managing Director Commercial EMEAI, the Netherlands), the eight-strong multinational delegation includes a keynote speaker for the event, Jay Iyengar (Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Strategic Sourcing Officer, USA). They are joined by Emma McTague (Global Chief Human Resources Officer, USA), Neha Mittal (Sr. Manager GPSC EMEAI, the Netherlands), Susanne Landstorfer (Event Planning and Marketing at Hinowa S.P.A., Italy),…

The second Construction Machinery Middle East Awards includes an expanded list of contractor awards with the event recognising end-user excellence in an array of sectors, the organisers have announced. The nomination process is now open to users of machinery and equipment across sectors such as construction, infrastructure, FM, as well as members of the logistics chain in the market. A judging panel will soon be appointed to oversee the shortlisting process of the contractor categories ahead of the event on June 8, 2023 in Dubai, confirmed Stephen White, Head of Content at Construction Machinery Middle East As before, the Construction…

Adnan Jabri has been appointed as the new General Manager for Deyaar Facilities Management (Deyaar FM), according to a statement by Deyaar Development (Deyaar). The move comes as Deyaar FM expands its project portfolio and strives to set new benchmarks in service delivery. Jabri is said to have joined the firm recently to lead the strategic growth of the facilities management business, oversee all aspects of building an industry expert team, as well as lead on aggressive new business development, to boost profitability and add value to clients in line with Deyaar’s corporate goals. “We are delighted to welcome Adnan…

Diriyah Company says it has witnessed its largest ever volume concrete pour in a single location to date this week at its $63bn project in Saudi Arabia. “As the development of the Diriyah project moves forward, infrastructure progress is yielding significant success,” said the firm in a statement. Located in the southern portion of the development contractor El Seif Engineering Construction and China State Construction joint venture poured 6100m³ of reinforced concrete for the underground Main Spine Tunnel roundabout base slab, which further connects to four adjacent tunnels. Utilising a fleet of 75-plus concrete trucks, from five separate batching plants…

ACCIONA will reduce by 40% the carbon footprint using low-emissions circular steel in the renovation and expansion of Son Sant Joan airport in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), awarded to the company last year.   One of the main materials for this project is corrugated steel, of which 7,000 tonnes will be required. ACCIONA regarded the ability to offer a low-emissions product, in line with the company’s sustainability commitments, as a decisive criterion in the selection of the supplier. CELSA Group was the chosen company to supply this material, which will have a circular and low-emissions origin.   The entire process…