Author: Stephen White

Shenu Agarwal, CEO of Ashok Leyland talks to Stephen White on why Al-Futtaim was the natural choice for the Qatari expansion

Kalmar, a leading manufacturer of heavy material-handling equipment and services for ports and terminals, recognises Conti’s leadership in environmental responsibility

Turner & Townsend says power plant and decommissioning project in Abu Dhabi supports ‘decarbonisation’ of emirate

Excavation safety specialist RodRadar has officially launched its patented Live Dig Radar (LDR) system in the UK, partnering with Lynch Plant Hire to provide contractors nationwide with access to its real-time, AI-powered underground utility detection technology. The collaboration positions Lynch as the sole plant hire company in Great Britain offering the system, marking a decisive shift from traditional “blind digging” towards a data-driven approach that enhances both safety and productivity on site. Utility strikes remain one of the most pressing risks in construction. An estimated 60,000 incidents occur annually in the UK alone, costing the economy around £2.4 billion ($3.24…

New “Made in Dubai” plant will reduce reliance on imported power transmission components, shorten lead times and ensure consistent quality

George joins from Al-Futtaim Automotive, where he oversaw product management for brands including Volvo Trucks, Eicher, BYD Electric Trucks and Dongfeng Trucks

Manitowoc has a new dealer in Oman after it appointed Majan Equipment and Services, a subsidiary of Muscat Overseas Group, as its authorised dealer for Grove cranes for the Sultanate. This partnership strengthens Grove’s presence in the market, offering customers world-class lifting solutions backed by local expertise and support, said the company in a statement. It added that with over 50 years of industry experience, Muscat Overseas Group is a leading business conglomerate in Oman. Its subsidiary Majan Equipment and Services supplies equipment from renowned brands to construction, industrial, and marine customers. The addition of Grove cranes to its portfolio will…

The Middle East continues to be a vibrant and fast-evolving hub for construction machinery trading, particularly in the pre-owned sector, says Yusuf Khan of Euro Auctions Middle East. “The market for second-hand heavy equipment is currently experiencing significant momentum, underpinned by a combination of large-scale development projects and strategic shifts in procurement behaviour among contractors and project owners. Even in the face of global economic uncertainty and tighter regional financial controls, appetite for reliable used machinery remains high throughout the Gulf region.” “This demand is increasingly shaped by a more prudent approach to spending. With mounting pressure to reduce upfront…

Euro Auctions late June 2025 summer sale in Abu Dhabi has set a new benchmark, recording the highest figures in the site’s history across every key performance metric. Including, highest total hammer value, the biggest number of machines consigned, with the most registered bidders, buyers and sellers from the UAE. The appetite for quality used construction machinery across the Middle East remains strong, with the late June sale achieving a record hammer total of USD 9.3 million, more than double the results of the April 2025 auction and a 75% increase on the equivalent sale in June 2024. A spokesperson…

Online crane rental and sales platform Mycrane has secured $50 million in fresh funding, a major milestone that will allow the DIFC-backed company to expand its physical stock of mobile and tower cranes while growing its reach across high-demand markets in the GCC, Africa, India, and beyond. The announcement was made during a press conference in Dubai, where CEO Andrei Geikalo revealed that the investment will support a three-pronged strategy: expanding the platform’s core rental user base, accelerating its global trading vertical, and ensuring immediate equipment availability through strategically held stock. “The core product has always been the rental platform.…