Author: Stephen White

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.…

In one of the most complex underground construction projects currently underway in North Africa, BAUER EGYPT S.A.E. is carrying out specialist foundation engineering works for the new Giza Station on Cairo Metro Line 4 — a vital component of Egypt’s expanding urban mobility infrastructure. Commissioned by Orascom Construction PLC, the local subsidiary of German foundation engineering specialist BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH began work in November 2024, with completion targeted for December 2025. The station will eventually extend over an area of approximately 5,543m² and reach a depth of up to 81 metres, making it one of the deepest metro stations in…

Bobcat has introduced its new generation R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini excavators. The new models offer a fresh look, signifying new levels of performance and features and are designed to meet all the variations found across the relevant markets. The range comprises the E16, E17z, E19 and E20z models and replace the previous M-Series E17, E17z, E19 and E20z machines, respectively.  Among the many new features offered by the R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini excavators is the high-performance SmartFlow load-sensing hydraulics system coupled to a closed centre/flow-sharing valve block powered by an upgraded engine, providing a sophisticated engineering set up that is…

Spider Plus, the winner of the Electric Machinery of the Year Award at this year’s Construction Machinery Middle East Awards, says the winning machine offers a new approach to material handling in construction. The AlmaCrawler Multi-Loaders are fully electric, self-levelling crawler transporters. The Multi-Loader 3.0BL and 6.0BL are engineered for transporting heavy loads of 3,000 kg to 6,000 kg across uneven or sloped terrain. These machines integrate bi-levelling technology, Dynamic Levelling, and an Automatic Tensioning System to maintain stability and control in real time. Both models feature remote control operation, al-lowing operators to manage movements with precision from a safe…

Volvo Construction Equipment launched a new generation of excavators for the Middle East. Six new models – the EC210, EC220, EC230, EC260, EC300, and EC360 – combine cutting-edge technology, robust design, and industry-leading efficiency to benefit various industrial applications. Each of these excavators integrates engine-pump optimisation technology, delivering up to 15% more fuel-efficiency compared to previous models. With enhanced production and reduced emissions, the excavators help provide greater cost savings while maintaining exceptional performance. A brand-new cab design has also been implemented to increase operator support. “These new generation excavators can deliver premium quality and heavy-duty performance,” says Olle Watz, excavator product manager at Volvo CE Region…

Tadano Ltd. has officially completed its acquisition of the transportation systems business of IHI Transport Machinery Co., Ltd., marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to expand its global lifting solutions portfolio. The acquisition, which was finalised on July 1st, follows the establishment of a new entity – IUK Crane Ltd. – on February 17th to facilitate the transfer of the targeted business. With Tadano acquiring 100% of IUK Crane’s shares, the company will now operate as Tadano Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. Tadano President and CEO Toshiaki Ujiie will serve concurrently as President of the newly formed subsidiary. The acquisition…