With a complete line-up of AWD and PWD versions and the the 16-speed HI-TRONIX automated gearbox, the IVECO T-WAY features a host of functionalities such as Rocking Mode, Off-road Mode, Creeping Mode and 4 reverse gears to tackle with ease the toughest off-road conditions. The new architecture of the EBS system, combined with disc brakes on all wheels, greatly improves the vehicle’s performance and the driver’s safety in the most demanding applications.
The new IVECO S-WAY, with a completely redesigned and reinforced cab, offers a wide choice of Euro III/V diesel engines, a delivering class-leading power from 360 HP to 560 HP Euro III / 570 HP Euro V and superior fuel-saving devices, such as anti-idling feature, Ecoswitch, Ecoroll and Smart Alternator, 12-speed HI-TRONIX automated transmission with the most advanced technology in its category, electronic clutch and best-in-class torque-to-weight ratio.
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Per Lorentzon, Commercial Manager for Market Area Africa at Volvo Construction Equipment, speaks to Plant & Equipment about regional demand for the manufacturer’s heavy-duty haulers.
Schmitz Cargobull’s used trailer business has a robust operation in Europe with multiple sales locations across the continent. With the demand for trailers growing globally, the company has developed its Value Added Services (VAS) tremendously.
The new partnership will offer Omani customers a wide range of commercial vehicles from IVECO.
Egyptian Potain dealer IDP successfully assembled the country’s first two Potain MCR 295 luffing jib tower cranes.
The new HC series bring ample power to the construction site, but thanks to the ECO mode, they are significantly more economical.
Recently, Binladin Contracting Group in the United Arab Emirates received the CASE Construction Equipment 570T Backhoe Loaders with a special configuration from Al Shirawi Enterprises.
For optimal versatility, the CASE 570T Backhoe Loaders offer a 6-in-1 bucket with forks and an extensible dipper.
Established in 1979, Al Shirawi Enterprises is the exclusive distributor for CASE Construction Equipment, Scania trucks and buses, Scania Industrial and Marine Engines, STILL, Manitou, and other brands in the UAE..
CIFA received an order from Al Bassami International Group during the bauma Munich exhibition that took place in October 2022. The Saudi based company ordered 20 CIFA HD 12 mixers and one CIFA K61L truck mounted concrete pump.
Specifically designed for heavy-duty conditions, the CIFA HD 12 is a mixer with high payload capacity of more than 12m³. Designed to fulfil the demanding concrete placing jobs, the CIFA K61L truck mounted concrete pump is a compact machine mounted on 10×4 6050mm wheelbase trucks.
Al Bassami International Group, founded in 1968, is widely considered as one of Saudi Arabia’s major fleet firms, specializing in vehicle transportation..
GCC Olayan delivered Scania tipper trucks to one of their customers located in the southern region of Saudi Arabia.
The Scania P410 XT tipper trucks are specifically developed to meet the needs of the Kingdom’s construction sector.
This truck is suited for client demands in Saudi Arabia thanks to its brand-new solid XT cab. The trucks are also outfitted with characteristics including a high chassis height, durable leaf suspensions, 24” tires, a sturdy rear axle with hub reduction, and a 41 tonne GVW.
Customers gain from the new P410 XT’s high productivity, low operating cost, and fuel efficiency as well as increases in payload, uptime, maintenance costs, and vehicle life, which add up to a better Total Operating Economy..
The Middle East’s first array of heavy equipment from New Holland was recently unveiled by United Al Saqer Heavy Equipment LLC.
The New Holland E215C excavators and V110D compactors are ready to roll after a special training conducted by New Holland’s regional Product Marketing specialist. Excavators, compactors, and backhoe loaders were covered in detail throughout the product training, which included both theory and walk-arounds.
United Al Saqer Heavy Equipment LLC is the authorized New Holland dealer in the UAE..
Kanoo Machinery Saudi Arabia, the official dealer of Manitowoc in Saudi Arabia, closed a large order from Al Rushaid Construction Co., Ltd. (ARCC) during the bauma Munich exhibition. The deal includes 17 Grove mobile cranes that are a mix of rough-terrain and all-terrain models.
Headquartered in Al-Khobar, ARCC is one of the leading contracting companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ARCC is specialized in industrial construction, maintenance, and fabrication. .
Isuzu Motors International FZE recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The event marked the start of the Motor Pool facility’s construction. The project will move the company one step closer to improving service and response time to customer requests.
Since April 2017, Isuzu Motors International FZE has served as the Middle East, Africa, Southwest, and Central Asia’s official regional distributor..
North Refineries Company (NRC), an Iraqi Ministry of Oil company that refines crude oil to produce various oil products and lubricants, has recently added to their existing Tadano fleet with three new Tadano GR-300EX-3 model cranes.
They were purchased from Tadano through Sardar Automobile and Machinery Trading Co. Ltd (SAM), with delivery taken in September.
“They arrived just in the time we needed them,” said Sudad Ibrahim Majeed, Senior Chief Engineer of NRC. “SAM was very helpful during all processes of delivery. The process was clearly communicated, and the advance and handover training were excellent.”
The new GR-300EX models handle a variety of general maintenance activities involving welding, lifting pipes, lifting damaged equipment, and handling and lifting tanks, heat exchangers, and valves inside the refinery.
“We are using the cranes on a daily basis as we have heavy loads to lift, fix, and lower back,” added Majeed, noting that while the cranes have lift capacity limits beyond all refinery requirements, they follow the lifting tables closely, and use safety factors to minimize risks and allow for efficient operation.
Other Tadano cranes in NRC’s current fleet include four GT600EL units, two GT-300EL units, and one GT-750EL unit - all accessible within 10 minutes from any site location at NRC. Despite temperatures that often exceed 40-45°C, the cranes operate in all weather conditions except for high winds or heavy rains.
Located in Saladin Governorate in northern Iraq, roughly 210 kilometers from Baghdad, NRC was established there in 1978. Thanks to improved stability in Iraq, which enables NRC to process 310,000 barrels of oil every day, Iraq is destined for growth. .
MAN Truck & Bus recently delivered 80 units of the new Lion’s coach to its customer in Saudi Arabia. This is a milestone in MAN’s journey in the Middle East as this is the single largest deal for the new Lion’s Coaches in the country and second one this year. In the beginning of 2020, MAN delivered a coach to Al-Salem - the first to a private customer in the Middle East region.
“This is a significant moment for us. We are happy with the confidence our customers have placed in our buses,” said Joerg Mommertz, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales Area Middle East, Africa and Latin America, MAN Truck & Bus. “Our commitment is to make the ownership enjoyable and profitable for customers by offering the best-in-class and we will work to deliver the best support.”
The Lion’s coaches are powered by a 6-cylinder diesel engine that conforms to EEV emission norms and delivers 440hp. They are also equipped with Automated MAN TipMatic 12 OD gearbox, with retarder; air-conditioning system engineered for hot climates; driver assistance systems such as Electronic stability program (ESP), Lane Guard System (LGS), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and Adaptive Cruise Control; ergonomic seating layout with impressive passenger comfort together with features like USB sockets at passenger seats; Advanced Multi Media Coach (MMC) and two LCD monitors..
Al-Bahar successfully relived its signature presence at the Big 5 Heavy held at the World Trade Centre in Dubai, UAE. The event highlighted Al-Bahar’s participation through the prime set of machines and premium support services displayed to have its customers experience a finer view of it all.
The theme which Al-Bahar introduced this year at the Big 5 Heavy was ‘Do More with Less’, a statement encompassing the proven efficiency of the machines in offering greater performance with less inputs.
“Just as we aimed it to be, Al-Bahar’s prominence at the Big 5 Heavy 2022 was indeed remarkable, amplified by a gushing influx of entrepreneurs, compeers and heavy machinery enthusiasts from all spheres of the industry, without whom the event wouldn’t have been as successful as it turned out to be,” said Samer Ismail, the Product Manager for Earthmoving & Excavation at Al-Bahar.
Throughout the event’s course that stretched up to 4 days, Al-Bahar received recognition of strong significance as the sole dealer of Cat machines in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar.
Al-Bahar showcased a range of Caterpillar machines including a CAT 320GX excavator, CAT D8T bulldozer, and CAT 216B3 skid steer loader. Moreover, the exclusive spectrum of Al-
Bahar’s services and maintenance offer takeaways like EPP, Cat Connect, SOS, under CVA (Customer Value Agreements) drew special attention from customers who prioritized the scope of easy machine maintenance along with its strong performance.
“Not limiting the stars of excellence to prompt machine delivery and performance, as a dealer, we also ensure that the customer feels valued way beyond what these fundamental frames of service can offer,” added Ismail. “Hence, Al-Bahar puts forward specialized Product Support Services which go a step further to include quality-centered Repair & Rebuild Options, the perpetually available Online Parts Delivery service, and much more to volumize the wholesomeness of a customer’s experience as a machine owner who keeps choosing to hold hands with Al-Bahar.”.
Since the project began, eight units of SANY equipment assisted in constructing the Iraqi airport. The SANY equipment used included truck mixers, batching plants, wheel loaders and telehandlers.
The new airport, which has a capacity of 750,000 people annually, is anticipated to replace the current aviation center in south Iraq and help the region’s economy, investment climate, and traffic growth.
A terminal building, an air traffic control building, a cargo facility, a 25-kilometer airport highway, ancillary facilities, and the reconstruction of the runway and parking apron are all included in the $367 million contract for the project.
“It is not an easy task to transform a nearly deserted airport into an international airport for large aircrafts,” said Liu Feilong, Chief Engineer at CSCEC. “This is the reason why we chose SANY.”.
equipment, machinery, and power generators across a range of sectors in Saudi Arabia.
Infor, an industry cloud company, announced that Saudi Diesel Equipment Co. (SDEC) is migrating its existing deployment of Infor M3 on-premises to Infor CloudSuite Equipment, enabling it to improve and automate business processes - particularly for its remote field service workforce - raise efficiency, and boost its ability to innovate.
The move to the cloud forms part of SDEC’s wider digital transformation project, Digi-Step, and will be invaluable as the company scales its operations to support strong demand for
SDEC had been using an on-premises version of Infor M3 as its ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution for more than 12 years, but wanted to migrate to Infor CloudSuite Equipment powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and expand its use of Infor solutions to reduce complexity, and increase efficiency, visibility and its ability to innovate and help future proof its business. The company will benefit from using Infor’s OS cloud operating platform while also consolidating its processes around a more comprehensive CloudSuite solution, which includes the Infor Birst business intelligence data analytics solution.
By moving to the cloud and replacing various legacy systems from other vendors with Infor solutions, SDEC is set to simplify, automate, and gain visibility of business processes including supply chain management, production, financial management, stock taking, and after-sales service.
Established in 1978, SDEC is the official dealer of Doosan, EVERDIGM, and Allison Transmission in Saudi Arabia..
Electromin has entered a strategic partnership with sustainable e-mobility pioneers, Quantron AG. Electromin is a turnkey e-mobility solutions company wholly owned by the Petromin Corporation, a leading mobility solutions provider in Saudi Arabia.
This collaboration combines Electromin’s expertise in the entire e-mobility ecosystem with Quantron AG’s industry expertise in the field of electrified commercial vehicles and makes Quantron an attractive partner for existing OEMs.
As a high-tech spin off of the renowned Haller KG, Quantron AG combines over 140 years of commercial vehicle experience with state-of-the-art e-mobility know-how. The German company not only supplies numerous customers with batteryand hydrogen-electric commercial vehicles for the long-term reduction of C02 emissions but also offers a 360° product & solution ecosystem regarding zero-emission mobility with Quantron-as-a-service.
Electromin is a technology-driven e-mobility solutions provider offering complete turnkey solutions which includes in-depth consultation, ongoing network operation and maintenance.
Electromin's main focus of action is throughout the Middle East and is building a public charging network that provides a convenient charging experience for e-drivers..
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Admiral Mobility announced the commitment to bring 5,000 electric commercial vehicles to the Middle East. The commitment comprises of 3,000 Electric Commercial Trucks, split between 6T and 8T, and a further 2,000 Electric Farizon SuperVANs.
The order is the result of a strategic partnership between Admiral Mobility and Geely Farizon Commercial Group, which has been coined as a result of the growing demand for ecological transportation, be it for highways, the city or backroads, to ensure a cleaner environment for us all. With the UAE’s focus on achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) to provide access to clean energy and sustainable economic growth. The commitment in bringing 500 Commercial Vehicles to the UAE in 2023, will further help build the ‘green transportation industry’, especially in the lead up to climate change conference, COP28 next year.
Supporting governments, municipalities and ‘mega-projects’ in its quest to ‘decarbonise’ the transportation industry, Admiral Mobility’s focus will be to offer businesses distributing goods the opportunity to do this sustainably via the use of EV (electric vehicle) trucks, thus providing an environmentallyfriendly and commercially viable business model. Furthermore, Admiral Mobility will provide multiple ways to support public and private sector businesses, through assisting with charging network requirements, managing after-sales services, as well as offering attractive leasing model arrangements to provide complete flexibility and peace of mind.
With a range of up to 400km, the zero emissions electric Farizon SuperVAN operates safely, taking less than two hours to fully charge via its efficient LFP battery. Advanced safety features include lane-keeping assist adapt cruise control, remote locking systems, high beam LED lights equipped with auto adaption to the surrounding traffic, and of course, ease of comfort of driving.
The UAE, which aims to become carbon neutral by 2050, ranks eighth globally in terms of readiness for electric mobility, with major government initiatives planned to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads as a substitute to ensure clean energy. According to the Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index – Gemrix 2022, the country’s electric vehicle (EV) market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 30% between 2022 and 2028. .
Saudi Arabia. Construction progress is fully on schedule, enabling the first contract to be completed on time.
Bauer has now been awarded a contract for two further construction phases for the foundation of THE LINE, which will also involve the construction of approximately 70m deep large-diameter bored piles up to 2.5m in diameter.
All contracts are part of a three-year framework agreement, within which further projects are expected for the BAUER Group.
Saudi BAUER Foundation Contractors Ltd, a company of the BAUER Group, was awarded a contract in August for the first specialist foundation engineering project. This involves the installation of approximately 70m deep large-diameter bored piles for the mega construction project THE LINE in Neom,
“The NEOM megacity is currently the talk of the town and one of the world’s most impressive construction projects,” said Michael Stomberg, CEO of BAUER AG. “Shortly before the successful completion of the first contract, we are pleased to have the confidence of the client to execute further project sections.” .
Kanoo Machinery has recently secured an order for ten XCMG XE490D excavators in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The hydraulic crawler excavators will be delivered to Tabuk region of Saudi Arabia to help assist the construction of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious project NEOM.
The 49t hydraulic crawler excavators are one of XCMG’s largest-sized models that is offered in Saudi Arabia. Using a Cummins QSM11 engine, the XE490DK can deliver reliable and durable performance for operators..
Iraqi automotive and commercial vehicle distributor, ZSCO Diesel, recently showcased their OEM brands at the 46th Baghdad International Fair including Volvo Trucks and Isuzu Motors.
ZSCO Diesel presented the Volvo FMX truck series, Isuzu Reward NPR 85H Turbo Charged Engine 3.0L Diesel, and the Isuzu DMAX Crew Cab pickup truck.
Headquartered in Baghdad, ZSCO Diesel is the official dealer for 9 manufacturers in Iraq including Volvo Trucks, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Penta, Isuzu, MACK, Renault, Foton, BAIC, and Ssangyong. ZSCO Diesel also has branches in Basra and Erbil..
Zahid Tractors recently signed a partnership agreement with Al Bassami Transport International Group to supply more than 100 Renault trucks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
With this alliance, Al Bassami International Group and Zahid Tractors are continuing their strategic partnership that has been based on mutual trust for more than 40 years.
In accordance with Saudi Vision 2030, Al Bassami intends to increase the effectiveness of services provided in the logistics industry as well as progress toward integration and coherence in the transport and logistics system.
Al Bassami International Group, which was established in 1968, is regarded as one of Saudi Arabia’s leading fleet corporations with a focus on vehicle transportation..
Two new Raimondi LR213s were installed in one of Dubai’s largest communities, Jumeirah Lake Towers, for the construction of a 163m height mixed-use tower. Upon completion, the new 40-storey tower will feature 330 residential units alongside commercial spaces.
“We rented these two luffers to the project contractor, M/S Bu Haleeba Contracting, after carefully evaluating the jobsite specifications and the client’s requirements,” said Wael Hasan, Middle East Commercial Director, Raimondi Cranes. “Rising in one of the most densely populated and congested neighborhoods of Dubai, the site’s surrounding towers were the key aspects considered during site planning phase and choosing the suitable crane model.”
Luffing jib cranes were chosen to avoid collision and overfly of surrounding properties, paired with the LR213’s good lifting capacity. “The two LR213s, having maximum lifting capacity of 14tn, are currently at work onsite with a tower mast of 36m and a jib length of 50m,” said Hasan. “Equipped with a 55kW hoisting winch with a drum capacity of 880m, the cranes lift at a maximum speed up to 104 meters per minute.”
In the early site mapping stages, climbing plans were drawn up, as the luffers need to reach a final height of 163m. The tightly built-up surroundings of the Dubai jobsite meant that no external climbing would be possible, thereby necessitating an internal climbing plan.
The cranes were erected by the Raimondi Middle East Operations team and will remain onsite for approximately 24 months. Raimondi Middle East is currently working across several different UAE jobsites, with more than 50 cranes deployed. .
Gulf Haulage Heavy Lift Company (GHHL) signed a contract at bauma Munich for the delivery of 18 mobile cranes. The new cranes will expand the Saudi Arabian crane and transport company’s fleet of cranes between 100 and 300 tonnes lifting capacity. For GHHL, the high quality and the after-sales service were important decision-making criteria for ordering from Liebherr.
“The requirements in the Saudi market are growing and we are seeing a growing demand for mobile cranes, especially in the class between 100 and 300 tonnes,” said Hussein Ali Al Anazy, Chairman of GHHL. The order placed with Liebherr comprises six LRT 1100-2.1 rough-terrain cranes, six LTM 1120-4.1 all-terrain cranes, four LTM 1150-5.3 models and two LTM 1300-6.2 cranes.
Until now, GHHL’s primary focus has been on large and lattice boom cranes. “The mobile cranes we have ordered will expand
our new class of cranes, which will complement our heavyduty cranes and enable us to offer complete crane solutions for our customers,” said Sanjay Pachisia, CEO of GHHL.
GHHL uses its cranes in the renewable energy sector, in infrastructure and construction projects, and in the traditional Saudi market for oil, gas and the petrochemical industry..
Working alongside industrial and engineering services firm Gulf Center United Industrial Equipment Co., CDE’s longstanding partner in Kuwait, and KAK-LAMOR JV/C, a joint venture between Kuwaiti EPC contractors Khaled Ali Al-Kharafi & Brothers Co. and Finnish remediation specialists Lamor, CDE wet processing technology will be utilised for the treatment of up to 800,000 tons of contaminated soil per year.
Wet processing experts CDE, in partnership with Gulf Center United Industrial Equipment Co. and KAK-LAMOR JV/C announced plans to supply two contaminated soils wash plants to support the clean-up effort of an estimated 114km2 of polluted land in Kuwait as part of one of the largest environmental projects of its kind.
The plans were announced to coincide with World Soils Day (December 5), an international day to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
Following the destruction of some 700 oil wells in the early 1990s, approximately 26,000,000m3 of soil was contaminated with crude oil, signalling the launch of one of the most extensive remediation programmes involving the cooperation and expertise of a consortium of international partners.
KAK-LAMOR JV/C have appointed CDE to design and engineer a turnkey wash plant for each of the North Kuwait Excavation, Transportation and Remediation (NKETR Zone 1) and South Kuwait Excavation, Transportation and Remediation (SKETR Zone 1) projects.
The two 100t/h and 140t/h solutions will process and remediate the coarse soil fraction to eliminate contaminants and recover high-quality washed construction sand and aggregates suitable for reuse. Further still, CDE’s expertise in the development of sustainable washing solutions will help to reduce the carbon footprint associated with the overall operation through significant efficiency gains.
“The scale and ambition of this remediation programme cannot be understated,” said Ruchin Garg, CDE’s Regional Manager for the Middle East and Africa. “It is a true test of our engineering excellence and a demonstration of how robust and effective CDE technology is at processing contaminated soils.”
It is anticipated the two plants will be commissioned in early 2023. .
McCloskey International Ltd. recently entered into an agreement appointing Khimji Ramdas as an authorized McCloskey distributor for Oman.
Specializing in the screening, crushing, and washing system industry, McCloskey offers crushers, screeners, trommels and stacking conveyors. Their products are utilized in various industries, including mining, waste management, construction and demolition, landscaping, infrastructure and road building, aggregates, and road building.
Established in 1870, Khimji Ramdas LLC is a leading corporate firm in Oman representing over 600 leading global brands including Ingersoll Rand, Enerpac, and 3M..
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced that the local assembly of knock-down (KD) Canter trucks has started for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The assembly of the trucks is taking place in a facility operated by National Automobile Industries (NAI), a joint venture between general distributor Juffali Commercial Vehicles and Daimler Truck AG.
Local operations for the FUSO Canter began with four variants of the 6.5-tonne FE84 and three of the 7.2-tonne FE85. Equipped with the 4D33 engine, the light-duty truck serves key industries such as fast moving consumer goods and food distribution.
The Canter has been a favorite of the Saudi market, due to their durability and reliability - necessary qualities to match the demanding conditions of region. On an average year, several thousand units of light-duty trucks are sold in Saudi Arabia alone. Further supported by a full range of light- to heavy-duty trucks and light-duty buses, the market is also among the largest for the FUSO brand in the MENA region in terms of unit sales, second only to the United Arab Emirates.
The KD kits for the FE84 and FE85 are exported out of the MFTBC Kawasaki Plant and shipped to the NAI facility in Jeddah, the second largest city in the country. The plant is well versed in the requirements needed to produce a high-quality truck, having started the assembly of Mercedes-Benz trucks almost half a century ago.
Over the years, the plant and its majority shareholder and official FUSO distributor Juffali Commercial Vehicles has developed alongside the Kingdom, supplying rugged vehicles that have contributed to the now-burgeoning economy..
IVECO recently appointed Muscat Overseas Equipment Trading Co LLC as the new official dealer for IVECO commercial vehicles in Oman. This new partnership will offer local customers a wide range of commercial vehicles and customised solutions from IVECO to meet the most demanding needs of customers.
“This is a proud moment for us as we are expanding our products portfolio and services to our customers beyond the construction equipment range,” said Balachandran. T. Chatoth, CEO of Muscat Overseas Equipment Trading Co LLC. “IVECO has a strong presence in Oman, and we strongly believe our new partnership will fuel the growth of IVECO brand to greater levels moving forward. The new range of Heavy, Medium & Light vehicles of IVECO will be available for delivery to customers by early 2023.”
“We are glad to give continuity of our presence in Oman thanks to this new partnership with Muscat Overseas
Equipment Trading Co. LLC,” said Elvira Ferrara, IVECO Network Manager Africa & Middle East. “The customers will have chance to drive the IVECO range and to be supported by the best transport solution across the whole country.”.
Saudi sustainable tourism development company Red Sea Global has signed a deal with Electromin and Energy International Corporation to deliver a carbon-neutral, electric mobility network to its Red Sea development.
Electromin will assist in the supply of an electric bus fleet in collaboration with the Chinese company Yutong and the European manufacturer and supplier of electric vehicles, EURABUS. The fleet of zero-emission electric buses, which will be used initially to transport employees around the site, marks the company’s first smart sustainable integrated transport network.
To conveniently service regular routes for employees, the fleet will consist of two types of vehicles: a smaller vehicle with a range of around 250km and a larger bus with a range of roughly 350km when fully charged. Emission-free transport at RSG corresponds with its larger ambition to power the entire destination with solar energy, thus reducing carbon emissions by about 500K tons per year.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched the first Saudi EV brand Ceer. Ceer is set to directly contribute $8 billion to Saudi Arabia’s GDP by 2034. Part of the Saudi
Public Investment Fund’s strategy is to diversify Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product increases by investing in promising growth industries - Ceer will attract over $150 million of foreign direct investment, and create up to 30,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Speaking at the Saudi Green Initiative, which took place on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference, PIF’s Governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan said that the Kingdom plans to build 328,000 EVs per year, with investments in the electronic vehicles sector..
This new facility will double the brand’s servicing capacity in comparison to its previous facility, providing service space for 30 trucks and 12 body repairs. The number of technicians has also increased substantially – from 21 to 39.
By focusing on providing and delivering the highest quality customer service and after-sales support, the new workshop reflects the commitment of both UD Trucks and Al Masaood to positively contribute to the Abu Dhabi and Al Ain communities in accordance with the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, which seeks to develop a resilient and sufficient infrastructure that can support economic growth in the years ahead.
UD Trucks and Al Masaood senior executives met ahead of the launch of a new facility in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, that is scheduled to open soon to support the growing number of customers of the Japanese truck manufacturer. This brandnew state-of-the-art service centre will help UD Trucks to meet growing demand without compromising on quality or customer satisfaction, and by putting a high value on uptime.
The workshop is expected to contribute to strengthening UD Trucks’ market share by providing sustainable after-sales services, while Al Masaood will continue to provide the highest standards of support to UD Trucks customers on a larger scale. Also included in the expanded workshop will be a large parts warehouse, which will result in faster turnaround times..
Bin Quraya. “With its 800-tonne upgrade, the LTM 1750-9.1 can meet this demand very well. It is the most powerful crane in our fleet.”
The Saudi fleet company plans to use the new LTM 17509.1 above all for maintenance work in the petrochemical industry. “For many years we hardly had any problems with the cranes and Liebherr has always provided rapid support as needed. This is of course is very important for us, as we work directly with the oil company Saudi Aramco, for example,” said Bin Quraya.
Bin Quraya has strengthened its crane fleet with an LTM 17509.1 mobile crane. Liebherr handed over the symbolic key to the Saudi Arabian company at bauma Munich. In addition to the impressive performance of the LTM 1750-9.1, Liebherr’s high quality standards and reliable service were key criteria for Bin Quraya.
“We are seeing a growing demand in our market for cranes in this high load-capacity class,” said Awad Bin Quraya, owner of
Two years ago Liebherr improved the LTM 1750-9.1’s performance across almost its entire working range. The use of refined static calculation methods made it possible to increase the crane’s lifting capacity. Due to its high load capacity and variable boom system, it can cover a wide range of jobs in industry, infrastructure and the energy sector. The all-terrain crane is designed to ensure particularly short set-up times and maximum mobility..
30 to 90 metres. Lifts were performed using four lifting points without a spreader, with the crane slewing and crawling in SLDB 119m and SWDB 77m main boom + 70m flyjib configuration.
A total of 35 trailers drove the crane across 1,400 kilometres of road, a five-day journey that required special permits from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Six crew members then assembled (and later disassembled) the crane, which remained on site for six weeks.
With the construction of the new Four Seasons hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Al-Hashemiah Contracting Company called upon Sarens to perform a lifting operation for its ballroom trusses.
Manoeuvring the 750-tonne LR1750 crawler crane around the congested project site, Sarens successfully installed trusses weighing up to 63.5 tonnes at heights ranging from
The location of this soon-to-be luxury property is positioned near the sea, but that presents its own challenges as high wind speeds were a concern during crane operation. The two-person Sarens team also had to contend with a worksite located in a busy residential area, and traffic management was a major concern. To perform each lift, the crane had to park in the middle of the road, which required road closure permits from assembly through full disassembly..
in the Middle East, by offering broad and dependable parts availability and short turnaround times.
The Daimler Truck Dubai Parts Centre features closed chambers and an operational area of 23,478m², as well as 5,000m² of interlocked open yard storage. Taking shape within Dubai World Central, it further establishes Daimler Truck AG as an independent organisation, following the split of Daimler AG to Mercedes-Benz AG and Daimler Truck AG in December 2021.
Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA FZE (DCV MENA) recently announced a strategic, long-term partnership with global logistics provider DHL Global Forwarding for the operations and management of the soon-to-be-launched Daimler Truck Dubai Parts Centre. The state-of-the-art facility will serve as a dedicated warehouse for truck parts and will enable DCV MENA to better serve Daimler Truck AG customers
The Daimler Truck Dubai Parts Centre will be operated by DHL Global Forwarding and is to feature a dedicated supply chain and logistics team that will focus on customer requirements across the Middle East, taking over duties from the Mercedes-Benz AG Regional Logistics Centre in Dubai. The new Centre will feature 24 loading doors for large and small trucks and 15m high ceiling, and offer a maximum storage height of 13m..
commissioned In Baghdad. The plant produces 3.33m3 of vibrated concrete in each cycle with the ELKON twinshaft mixer and a dry filling capacity of 5,000 liters.
The Elkomix-120 Stationary Concrete Batching Plant, established in the city of Al-Diwaniyah, can produce up to 110m3 of vibrated concrete per hour with 3375/2250 liters ELKON Twinshaft mixer. In this concrete plant with T type aggregate hopper, two different aggregates are weighed at the same time, thus reducing the weighing time to half.
Turkish-based Elkon recently installed three different concrete batching plants throughout Iraq. The installations were located in Baghdad, Al-Diwaniyah and Al-Kut.
The Elkomix-135 Quick Master Compact Concrete Plant was
The Elkomix-135 Stationary Concrete Plant in Al-Kut can create up to 135m3 of high-quality concrete per hour as soon as production begins.
With its headquarters in Turkey, Elkon has more than 4,000 concrete batching units running in 130 nations since it began producing concrete machinery in 1975..
Ensuring a better tomorrow, Astec Industries’ core focus is on using innovation to make lasting connections, to ensure progress and prosperity. Through the provision of raw materials for sectors such as road building, mining, asphalt and concrete, Astec is well placed to meet industry demand over the coming years.
Astec Industries is a global manufacturer of specialized equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing and concrete production. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, their operations are divided into two primary business segments: 1. infrastructure solutions which include road building, asphalt and concrete plants, thermal solutions and storage solutions and 2. material solutions which include aggregate and other material processing solutions.
Founded in 1972, Astec today handles its regional business through its global manufacturing facilities and strong dealer network. Astec Industries has 11 manufacturing facilities in North America, and have increased their international footprint with manufacturing facilities in South Africa, Northern Ireland, and Brazil. “Our international regional sales offices are well established in these areas, as well as in Australia, Thailand and Chile,” says Vinesh Surajlall, Material Solutions Director, Astec Industries Africa Middle East.
In the Middle East and North Africa region, Astec Industries has a diverse customer base. “We are experiencing continued growth in the mining sector, supported by more than 100 years of market presence through the Osborn & Telsmith brand. Our infrastructure product line, including asphalt and concrete processing, industrial heating and construction machinery, is established through our dealer network throughout the MENA region. We are dedicated to growing as a partner to the industries we serve,” continues Surajlall.
Among the 232 products that the company manufactures, high demand for crushers and screens in both the mining and aggregate markets is a good indicator Astec Industries material solutions division. “We offer cone, jaw and impact crushers, as well as a variety of screens, available in stationary, portable (wheeled) and mobile (track) configurations. These products are used in several industries, including mining, industrial materials, aggregate/crushed stone and sand and gravel,” says Surajlall.
Astec Industries’ mobile jaw plants are built for maximum jaw crushing mobility. They feature the company’s Pioneer Series Jaw Crushers. This machine offers up to 25% more capacity than competitive models and is equally effective in aggregate or recycling applications. These plants allow stationary and portable producers to benefit from on-site mobility.
Astec Industries’ mobile cone plants are manufactured for maximum cone crushing productivity. Its unique roller bearing design on the company’s Kodiak Plus cone crushers achieves greater efficiencies and reduces operating expenses by up to 50%. Both mobile and stationary producers will benefit from quick, on-site movement.
Astec Industries’ mobile horizontal screening plant includes a variety of features for optimum screening efficiency and production.
Offering ideal gradation control for reclaiming fines in both wet and dry applications, the horizontal screening plant pairs this function with the flexibility and mobility of the track unit enabling producers to quickly and easily produce the material they need.
Astec Industries’ high frequency screens operate at 3,600 revolutions per minute (rpm) and are capable of maximum screening efficiency and production.
More than two-thirds of Astec Industries’ business is within the infrastructure business segment. The materials solutions segment continues to make immense inroads into the global market. Strong market demand across both segments continues to grow, and customer sentiment remains positive. A record backlog positions Astec for continued growth in 2023.
The customer journey begins with learning the customer’s needs and desires for the success of their project. “We complete an application analysis with the flow and plan view diagrams. After customer approval, we proceed with a detailed equipment proposal,” describes Surajlall. All Astec product lines are crafted to certified standards and supported throughout the lifespan of the machine. “Our investment in resources, training and inventory illustrates our constant customer support and commitment,” he adds. Also service and support for their machines continue long after a sale. Astec’s regional facilities and their extensive dealer network ensures their manufactured equipment operates effectively and efficiently throughout its life.
“Our team of service professionals provide fast, precise support thanks to an integrated relationship with engineering, sales, manufacturing and dealer personnel. The difference isn’t just in what we do, it’s how we do it,” continues Surajlall.
Astec Africa Middle East recently partnered with Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rashed & Sons Co. (Al Rashed & Sons), a Saudi
Arabia-based dealer that has 40 years of expertise and a large network in the Kingdom’s construction industry.
“Our partnership with Al Rashed & Sons, as well as our comprehensive equipment solutions, training and support, will ensure new opportunities in the Kingdom. We plan on enhancing our dealer network throughout the MENA region to better support our growing customer base and demand there,” says Surajlall.
The GCC region shows promising growth in the infrastructure sector according to Astec Industries. Furthermore, their products are well-suited for this sector, which requires innovation and quality. “We offer a spectrum of products that meets the needs from rock crushing to asphalt and concrete. Saudi Arabia’s growth in the mining sector is well noted and Astec has an excellent record in providing innovative crushing and screening solutions to the mining sector,” adds Surajlall..
Industry specialists from Hyster, Manitou and Maximal speak to Plant & Equipment about forklift demand in the Middle East, and how it is likely to develop in 2023.
Small, agile and powerful. When you need to move large volumes of materials quickly, there’s no trustier companion than the humble forklift truck. With roots stretching back to the 19th century and units toiling away in every corner of the globe, it’s easy to take these machines for granted. But make no mistake, these ever-dependable lifters have never been so important.
Nowhere is this truer than in the Gulf, where the rise of e-commerce is driving demand for materials handling equipment of all types. According to figures released by Data Bridge Market Research, the value of the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region’s forklift market reached more than $2 billion in 2021 and looks set to reach nearly $3 billion before the end of the decade, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% during the period 2022-29.
It’s hardly surprising, therefore, that manufacturers supplying materials handling equipment to the Gulf seem pleased with
the current landscape. James Newman, Middle East Business Director at Hyster, tells Cameron Hubbard: “Although the market peak of 2021 and early 2022 has eased, we have continued to see strong demand from businesses across the region. We now have an even wider range of products to meet
the needs of different types of applications. This has allowed us to cement our position and drive growth.”
“In Saudi Arabia, demand for Hyster warehouse equipment is up significantly compared to [2021],” Newman continues. “This is likely driven by the aim to transform the Kingdom into a leading industrial powerhouse and global logistics hub.”
Encouragingly, regional demand is by no means limited to the forklift segment alone. Manufacturers and their dealer networks appear to be presiding over healthy order books across the spectrum of materials handling. Jeremie Calteau, Middle East Commercial Sales Manager at Manitou Group, says: “2022 was a great year; we were not expecting the market to grow as much as it did. It grew by approximately 40% in the Middle East, which has benefitted us greatly. Manitou Group saw an increase in sales of telehandler and
rough-terrain machines along with backhoe and skid-steer loaders. We can also see quite a big increase in the market regarding part and attachment sales.
“One of our main businesses here in the region is telehandlers,” adds Calteau. “With its lift height of 18m and 4-tonne capacity, the Manitou MT-X 1840 is especially popular.
“Construction is the key business for Manitou here in the Middle East, as well as oil and gas,” he continues. “Saudi Arabia is the leading market for forklifts in the region ahead of the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. Agriculture is another massive industry for us in Israel, with our rough-terrain forklifts performing particularly well in that market.”
While today’s forklift trucks may still resemble their 20th and even 19th-century forebears in certain respects, that’s not to say this segment is lacking in innovation. On the contrary, the segment’s ongoing shift from internal combustion to electric battery-powered units is facilitating greener lifting, not to mention a host of peripheral benefits such as reduced noise levels and cost-effective operations. In fact, electric models are estimated to offer up to 20% lower operating costs than conventional diesel-powered units, according to Transparency Market Research.
According to Julia Ye, Sales Director at Maximal, research and development is an important component for manufacturers looking to gain a competitive edge in the Middle East’s forklift market. Headquartered in China’s Zhejiang Province, Maximal has invested heavily in the development of electric models, and these efforts appear to be paying dividends.
“Technological innovations in forklift trucks, such as electric and lithium-ion battery units, are a huge innovation,” Ye explains. “The fast-charging capabilities of lithium-ion batteries are significantly reducing the downtime of forklift trucks and improving the overall operational efficiencies of material-handling and warehouse operations. These battery-powered models are also relatively eco-friendly when compared to their diesel counterparts. Non-toxic, non-hazardous and completely sealed units mean no spills or emissions as well as easy maintenance.
“In April 2022, in response to environmental protection and high-efficiency requirements, Maximal launched its FBAX4.5x5T electrification technology,” Ye continues. “This model will better meet our customers’ needs in different markets while helping to realise the concepts of low-carbon and environmental protection.”
So, what’s next for the Middle East’s forklift sector? Current indicators suggest another strong year for this market in 2023, thanks in no small part to ongoing mega and gigadevelopments such as the Red Sea Project and NEOM in Saudi Arabia.
“We are excited to see 2023 brings as the Middle East market continues to develop,” says Newman. “Hyster continually evolves its product range, introducing new lift trucks and solutions to the market as well as updates to existing models. Our team is also developing innovative solutions. For instance, we recently announced the testing of a laden container
handler powered by hydrogen fuel cells (HFCs), technology which is particularly interesting for ports and terminals in the Middle East.”
Calteau seems equally optimistic about Mantiou Group’s prospects in the region. “We have already received a significant number of orders for 2023,” he tells Plant & Equipment. “We will be delivering a lot of new machines here in the Middle East, so we hope to increase our turnover and sales across the region thanks to the many projects that are ongoing.”
Ye concurs, citing the region’s ongoing economic recovery in the wake of the global pandemic as a catalyst for growth within the Gulf’s forklift segment over the coming year. “Maximal is optimistic about business in the Middle East in 2023,” she concludes..
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Project: Construct Megatall Tower
Value: USD 5,000,000,000
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is considering plans for a 2km megatall tower as part of an 18sqkm master planned development to the north of Riyadh. The proposed tower will be more than double the height of the world’s tallest building - Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, which is 828m tall. Depending on the final design, a 2km-tall structure could cost about $5bn to construct.
A design competition with a participation fee of $1m is underway for the record-breaking tower. About eight firms have been invited to participate in the competition. The firms involved include some of the world’s leading names
Client: Public Investment Fund (PIF) Website: www.pif.gov.sa
in architecture, which have been selected based on their experience working on other megatall towers and iconic designs around the world.
The prospective participants include US-based firms Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Adrian Smith & Gordon Gill Architecture, Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) and Gensler; 10Design, which is part of France’s Egis; and Dubai-based Killa Design. The project site is located west of the existing King Khalid International airport, and EY conducted the feasibility study for the development.
Union Properties launches $436m new project in Dubai Motor City which will be called Takaya. Construction is expected to commence during Q3 2023 with the handover of units expected in Q4 2025. The launch of Takaya was a symbolic moment for Union Properties. It underscores the ongoing success of turnaround strategy that has enabled to return to the market with such a unique and high-quality mixed-use real estate offering, in a premium and highly sought-after area of Dubai.
Steady progress is being made on the second phase of the King Faisal Corniche and The Avenues-Bahrain project, which is due for completion in the first half of 2024.
Spanning over a 103,000sqm area, the project, once completed will boast a complex building, hotel apartments and car park as well as green space. The project site affirmed the government’s interest in promoting development projects to contribute to achieving Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 through partnership with the private sector. The expansion project is being implemented at a total cost of about $185m.
SAUDI ARABIA
Construct Entertainment Destination Value: USD 800,000,000 Client: Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) Website: www.seven.sa
Value:
Dubai-based Prime Healthcare has broken ground on its new hospital within Dubai Healthcare City premises. Designed by Stantec, a leading international design and consultant, the $122m project will be a nine-storey; 33,000sqm facility, that will offer advanced non-invasive, interventional procedures and specialised rehabilitation facilities for heart, lung and oncology diseases and a wide spectrum of other specialties too. The hospital will have three centres of excellence in heart, lung, and oncology.
The Heart Care Centre of Excellence will offer a range of invasive, non-invasive diagnostic procedures, as well as interventional procedures for coronary artery disease, valve disorders, structural heart disorders, and arrhythmias. The Lung Care Centre of Excellence will address all aspects of diagnosis, management, and treatment of respiratory conditions. The Marie Curie Cancer Institute (MCCI) patients will have a 360-degree comprehensive cancer care system.
Red Sea International Co. has signed a contract with the Royal Commission for Al Ula (RCU) to develop an integrated housing complex in AlUla for $51m. The 12-month contract includes the design, construction, supply and installation of modular, high-quality, and fully furnished accommodation units, office building, gym, administration building, restaurant, and reception building, which will serve as the housing complex for one of RCU’s strategic projects in AlUla.
Furthermore, the only Ford-owned and operated Frame Line in the world was built in the new Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) supplier park adjacent to the Silverton Assembly Plant.
The investment in Struandale Engine Plant has helped Ford introduce the new 3.0L V6 Diesel engine program, comprising cylinder head machining and engine assembly. Upgrades for the Next-Gen Ranger were also implemented on the existing assembly line for the 2.0L Single Turbo and 2.0L B-Turbo diesel engines.
Ford Motor Company’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, became the third plant to commence production of the NextGeneration Ranger for customers around the world. The start of the Next-Gen Ranger production follows a major investment of $1.05 billion in Ford’s South African operations and supplier tooling. South African-built Rangers are exported to more than 100 markets.
The expanded operations in South Africa contribute to job creation and economic development, with 1,200 new jobs added for a third shift to support the increased production volumes. This takes the workforce at Ford South Africa to 5,500 employees. Ford’s supplier network benefits too, with approximately 10,000 jobs added across the value chain.
The ambitious targets and great confidence for the Next-Gen Ranger are built on a solid foundation established by the outgoing model in South Africa. A total of 873,751 Rangers were produced at the Silverton Assembly Plant in South Africa. Out of these, nearly 603,000 units were exported to more than 100 global markets, which consistently placed it as the top light commercial vehicle export from South Africa.
With more than 271,000 units produced for South Africa, the Ranger topped the overall domestic sales charts on many occasions and remains one of the country’s favourite vehicles. The South Africa volumes include the Ranger and trend-setting Ranger Raptor high-performance off-road pick-up, assembled in South Africa since 2019..
Global light and compact equipment specialist, Wacker Neuson, inked a strategic dealership agreement with one of South Africa’s most prominent agri-mechanisation and service companies, Senwes Equipment. In addition to favourable growth potential for both parties in the South African agricultural sector, this move also holds tremendous advantages for their respective customer bases.
The Senwes Group of Companies, of which Senwes Equipment is a subsidiary, boasts a commendable 113-year history and a broad footprint across South Africa, positioning Senwes Equipment as a solid longstanding partner in the country’s agricultural industry. Senwes Equipment is present in the Northwest Province, Free State, Northern Cape, Gauteng, and Eastern Cape.
The dealer on-boarding, which started in October 2022, sees Senwes Equipment supplying Wacker Neuson wheel loaders, excavators, and telehandlers to customers from all Senwes Equipment and JDI branches..
Perkins Engines Company Limited has entered into an agreement appointing Delta Industrial Equipment Limited as an authorised Perkins distributor in Nigeria.
Drawing on its extensive experience across the region, Delta is already an established Perkins distributor supporting 11 territories through Africa and the Middle East. Delta Industrial Equipment Limited is headquartered in Lagos, with a further three branches in Victoria Island, Port Harcourt and Abuja.
Tadano’s presence in Algeria continues to grow, as longtime customer Sarl Meliah Makoudi Services recently took delivery of a GR-900EX-4 rough terrain crane. The company works with customers for a variety of handling and lifting jobs, currently managing a fleet of 11 cranes – six of which are from Tadano.
The company already counts Tadano models GR-550EX, GR600EX, GT-600EX, and two GR-800EX among their fleet; this is the company’s first delivery of a GR-900EX-4, and the first delivery of this model in Algeria.
The GR-900EX-4 offers 90t of capacity and a main boom length of 12m - 47m; the bi-fold lattice-type jib can expand reach up to an additional 17.7m. In addition, the high-performance AML-E ensures operational safety. It is ideal for the rig work for which Sarl Meliah Makoudi acquired the GR-900EX-4.
Major developments with the oil industry in Algeria are creating significant demand for cranes and other construction equipment. At the same time, the Algerian government currently prohibits the import of used cranes, boosting demand for newly produced units. The country is now one of the hottest crane markets on the African continent; all 11 cranes in Sarl Meliah Makoudi Services’ fleet are currently mobilized.
While the GR-900EX-4’s power and capacity were major factors in their purchasing decision, the need to be safe and reliable in an oil field, working on oil rigs, were even larger considerations.
Delivered on time, the GR-900EX-4 was immediately deployed to a rig in southern Algeria. Transport of the crane took place on a lowboy truck; the 1,000km journey and transfer took two days across the heat of the Algerian desert. A 4-person crew set up the crane after training from the distributor, Sarl Manyl Machinery..
The company has an existing business footprint in Nigeria, which it is utilising to quickly provide the required service and support to Perkins’ customer base across the country. Delta Industrial Equipment Limited will be led by the highly experienced Sherif Aly, who has a wealth of knowledge on both the country and customer requirements, having previously managed and grown key business units within Nigeria for the wider Delta group.
“Nigeria is an important territory for our business due to the number of Perkins-powered machines operating in the territory and therefore the parts and service support we can offer to our customer base,” said Jaz Gill, Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing, Service and Parts at Perkins.
Ayman Ezz El Din, Group Power Systems Director at Delta said: “As an established dealer of leading equipment brands and genuine parts in Nigeria for over 20 years, we are proud to add the Perkins brand to our portfolio.” .
The 75-acre area by the River Nile is already home to many important buildings, including the Radio and Television Union Maspero building, the Foreign Ministry building, the Dar al-Maarif building, the Italian Consulate, and the Ramses Hilton Hotel.
As such, given the limited space, Orascom Construction needed cranes that were not only reliable, consistent, and high performing, but which could also work efficiently on a confined jobsite, helping to meet delivery deadlines.
Egyptian Potain dealer IDP successfully assembled the country’s first two Potain MCR 295 luffing jib tower cranes to help contactor Orascom Construction develop the Maspero Triangle district in downtown Cairo.
“The Potain brand’s reputation for quality and innovative technology gave us the trust and confidence to expand our fleet with the new MCR 295 cranes. We are proud to have the first units in Egypt working on this prestigious project,” said Hossam Mounir, Equipment Deputy Director at Orascom Construction.
With a 60m jib length and load capacity of up to 16t, the two Potain MCR 295 luffing jib cranes were ideal for the job. The compact and versatile design with near-vertical luffing capability enables multiple cranes to be positioned on site and avoids oversailing existing buildings.
IDP and Potain erected the cranes with an initial 37m height under hook and they will reach a final height under hook of 150m. The cranes will remain on-site for approximately three years. .
The 10,000th FAW truck has rolled out of the FAW Trucks assembly plant in Gqeberha, South Africa. FAW Trucks offer a locally produced model range that continues to represent robust solutions and excellent value for money in the extraheavy, heavy, medium and light commercial segments of the South African vehicle market. The popularity of the FAW Trucks model range has been endorsed by the fact that the 10,000th unit has rolled off their production line in just eight years.
FAW Trucks SA, which has been present in South Africa for 28 years, consists of joint investments by FAW group and CADFund. In 2012, this investment totalled R600 million and the 30,000m2 facility includes a state of the art training facility, a body shop and a paint shop. Vehicle production commenced in 2014 and now eight years later the 10,000th unit has rolled off the production line just a few months after the plant celebrated the production of their 8,000th unit.
“The last eight years, following the opening of our production facility, saw the brand enter a period of rapid growth within the highly competitive commercial vehicle market,” said Yongjun Li, CEO of FAW Trucks South Africa. “All models are assembled to extremely high standards in order to withstand the harsh conditions of the African continent as they continue to deliver on the promise of a truck built in South Africa for Africa.”.
Recently, CASE Construction Equipment (CE) and its country distributor CTC Group introduced the CX220C LC HD excavator in Sudan. The new excavator’s lower fuel usage and lower total cost of ownership were highlighted at the unveiling ceremony.
In the recent months, CTC Group studied and analyzed how much fuel the CX220C LC HD excavator saves fleet owners in Sudan annually in contrast to other models.
This 22-ton excavator is driven by a fuel-efficient FPT engine that is intended to improve fuel efficiency and machine performance by up to 10%. It is built for demanding
LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP
Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) received a delivery of 48 new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2645 LS units from MercedesBenz Trucks’s authorised dealerships; Sandown Commercial Vehicles Centurion, Garden City Pietermaritzburg, and NMI-Durban South Motors. The recent purchase signals a continuation of a long-standing partnership between Mercedes-Benz Trucks and CCBSA.
The Owner-Driver Programme was established in 1992 as a central part of the Amalgamated Beverage Industries
MINING FLEET ORDER
(ABI) distribution channel. This, coupled with South Africa’s development mandate, provides previously disadvantaged groups the economic opportunity to be a part of the supply chain of a major industrial operation. To date, CCBSA has approximately 346 Owner-drivers operating across 11 distribution sites.
CCBSA is a South African company that began operating as a legal entity in July 2016, after the merger of six non-alcoholic ready-to-drink bottling operations..
Sandvik has received a large mining equipment order from the Chinese global mining services provider JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd., to be used in the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine and the Kamoya copper and cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The order is for a fleet of load and haul equipment. The equipment will primarily be delivered during 2023, but with the first delivery expected in 2022.
“I am pleased to see the continued demand for our highly productive offering of intelligent mining equipment,” said Mats Eriksson, President of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. “Our highest-capacity intelligent load and haul
equipment has been in operation at Kamoa since 2019, and this order is a testament to the strength and quality of the solutions we provide.”.
Company and Portus Indico, was first awarded the concession to run Porto de Maputo in 2003. The company also acts as the port authority with responsibility for maritime operations, piloting, stevedoring, and terminal and warehouse operations as well as port planning and development.
Kalmar has secured an order from Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) in Mozambique for 14 Kalmar T2i terminal tractors and three Kalmar forklift trucks - two heavy models and one medium model. The order was booked in Cargotec’s Q4 order intake and the machines are scheduled to be delivered towards the end of Q2 2023.
MPDC, a joint venture between the Mozambican Railway
MPDC currently operates a fleet of over 35 Kalmar forklift trucks and terminal tractors, which are used to transport bulk material in skips between the quayside and trailer loading area. The port currently handles around 26 million tons of material a year and has been investing heavily in expanding this capacity, with the goal of achieving 43 million tons within the next decade.
“We have been operating Kalmar machines since 2008 and have always found them to be reliable, economical and easy to maintain,” said Elísio Langa, Maintenance Manager at MPDC. “If we are to achieve our ambitious capacity expansion target, we need the best equipment available on the market - this is why we believe that Kalmar is the best choice for us.”.
Kamoa Copper S.A. has selected Metso Outotec to supply a high-capacity Direct Blister Furnace to the company’s copper mining complex expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“Non-ferrous metals play a key role in the green transition, and a major increase in global copper production is required to support this transition. We are pleased to support Kamoa Copper in their ambitious expansion project, in which high capacity and reliable, sustainable processes play a vital role,” said Jyrki Makkonen, Vice President, Smelting at Metso Outotec.
Metso Outotec’s scope of delivery consists of key equipment and automation for the Direct Blister Furnace designed for the production of blister copper in a single flash furnace without the need for separate converting stages. The 500 ktpa copper throughput furnace will have the largest
licensed flash smelting capacity in the world. The scope also includes intelligent safety and monitoring automation systems for the furnace.
Metso Outotec has delivered more than 60 flash furnaces around the world since the 1950s. This is the most utilized technology in pyrometallurgical copper production. .
Per Lorentzon, Commercial Manager for Market Area Africa at Volvo Construction Equipment, speaks to Plant & Equipment about regional demand for the manufacturer’s heavy-duty haulers.
Heavy-duty haulage represents big business. According to data published by Transparency Market Research, the global off-highway truck market registered a value of more than $783 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach an eye-watering $1.3 trillion within the coming eight years. With an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% forecast for the period 2022-31, off-highway trucks look set to remain in high demand for the foreseeable future.
These super-strength behemoths are particularly important to markets in Africa, especially those built around the continent’s wealth of natural resources. In South Africa, for instance, the mining industry contributed approximately $12.8 billion to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021, while mergers and acquisitions in the country related to this industry surpassed $9 billion in 2022, according to figures released by Statista. With similar economic focuses in markets such as Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ghana and others, it’s no wonder offhighway trucks are in perennial demand.
With an enviable track record in Africa stretching back decades, Volvo Construction Equipment supplies high volumes of off-highway trucks to markets across the length and breadth of the continent. Per Lorentzon, Commercial Manager for Market Area Africa at Volvo CE, certainly seems satisfied with his team’s regional performance during the past year.
“2022 has been great for Volvo CE in Africa,” he tells Plant & Equipment. “It has been a record year in terms of the total market, and our performance has been strong – especially for articulated haulers. We are the leader in this segment, with more than 50% of the market share. In the mining segment especially, production is high, driven by high commodity prices and demand for rare earth materials used in electromobility and renewable energy technologies. We have helped many mining companies both to renew their fleets and expand them to increase output.
“So, we have sold many Volvo A40G, A45G and A60H articulated haulers for mining,” Lorentzon continues. “These larger models are always popular, but we have seen increased demand for the A60H in particular. With a 55-tonne payload capacity, the Volvo A60H is the largest articulated hauler on the market and can help increase both productivity and flexibility within a fleet. We have even seen some customers looking to replace their rigid haulers with A60H articulated haulers, as they add flexibility to a fleet and have greater off-road capabilities. The articulated hauler concept offers excellent traction on steep gradients and in slippery conditions, which can help customers to continue operating safely and productively throughout the rainy seasons.”
In terms of the markets driving demand for Volvo CE’s articulated haulers, Lorentzon says that mining is playing the greatest role at present, citing South Africa, Angola, DRC and Ghana as particular highlights. “Naturally, we have also sold smaller-sized articulated haulers – mainly the A30G –into the municipality, waste and recycling, and construction segments,” he adds.
So, what are Lorentzon’s expectations for the coming 12 months? While he concedes the segment cannot continue to grow at such a steep trajectory indefinitely, he remains buoyant about Volvo CE’s prospects in Africa. “We renewed many fleets in 2022,” he says. “The outlook for the global economy in 2023 is a bit hard to predict, so demand might be slightly down. However, overall, we feel very optimistic.
“Volvo CE is well known in Africa as the originator of the articulated hauler concept, and we are still the market leader many years later,” Lorentzon concludes. “To maintain that position, we focus a lot of effort on the future development of the product itself, along with the footprint and capabilities of our dealer network and logistics set-up. Customers appreciate that we are continually investing and adding services to be their number-one choice for uptime, productivity and profitability, so that will stand us in good stead for 2023 and beyond.”
The Volvo brand has been synonymous with innovation for nearly a century, especially when it comes to safety. From the three-point seat belt to the roll-over protection system (ROPS), the manufacturer has been responsible for countless life-saving inventions within the automotive sector, and Volvo CE is no different.
“We have been rolling out more advanced services in the shape of Volvo Co-Pilot with Haul Assist to help customers increase their safety, uptime and productivity,” explains Lorentzon. “The key features are On-Board Weighing, our Tire Pressure Monitoring System and Connected Map.
“As well as the desired route, the map function informs the operator of the location of other machines and personnel on site, reducing congestion and improving safety,” he continues. “It also issues speed limit notifications when necessary to remind operators to keep to the recommended speed for safer operations.”
On-Board Weighing, meanwhile, is designed to eliminate dangerous overloading, improving safety and decreasing unnecessary fuel consumption and wear. “This system provides real-time payload information to the screen in the cab and uses external lights as a visual guide for the operator to indicate when the nominal load has been reached,” says Lorentzon. “It also enables remote monitoring of productivity.”
Volvo CE’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System provides real-time data relating to pressure and temperature.
As for Volvo CE’s new Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Lorentzon adds: “It gives operators an instant and safe indication that tires are functioning within the correct parameters. Via the 10-inch Volvo Co-Pilot touchscreen display in the cab, operators can see realtime information on tire pressure and temperatures, both as nominal values and percentages. They also receive visual alerts if there are inconsistencies in pressure or temperature, indicating which tyres to keep under observation and when to take action.”
Under the company’s flagship Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, Eskom recently commenced constructing the Elandskop BESS, Eskom’s first energy storage facility. This milestone was marked by a groundbreaking ceremony held at the Elandskop BESS site which is in the KwaZulu-Natal local municipalities of Msunduzi and Impendle.
At four Eskom Distribution sites and one transmission site, an extra 144MW of storage capacity will also be installed. The storage capacity will be part of the project’s second phase,
which will total 616MWh. This phase will have 58MW of solar PV capacity.
With a daily capacity of 1,440MWh and 60MW of PV, the BESS project will make use of large utility batteries. One of South Africa’s largest BESS projects will be established and fully implemented.
By 30 June 2023, all Phase 1 sites are expected to be operating, and Phase 2 sites by December 2024.
Project: Underground Mine Expansion Project
Value: USD 547,000,000
Client: Lucara Diamond Corp Website: www.lucaradiamond.com
The underground expansion project will extend the Karowe mine’s life by 13 years. Lucara says it expects to mine between 4.1-million and 5.1-million tonnes. In summer 2022, Lucara updated the estimated capital cost for the underground expansion from $534m to $547m to reflect expected pricing changes following the execution of the main sink contract. Additionally, $105m has been allocated for the Karowe expansion in 2023.
The Karowe UGP is forecasted to contribute approximately $4bn in additional revenues, using conservative diamond prices, starting in 2026.
Construction of the 3.2km bridge will enhance the movement of people and goods, curb marine accidents and promote trade in the region around the lake. The project is scheduled to complete by July 2023.
The bridge will connect Kigongo and Busisi areas in Mwanza region, and help to link Tanzania to Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi via road.
The aim is to replace the Mwanza ferry and improve communications between the commercial hub of Mwanza City in northern Tanzania and the lake states of Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda.
SOUTH AFRICA
Project: Mega Urban Housing Project
Value: USD 24,000,000,000
Client: Urban Development Fund (UDF)
The project involves the development of 230 urban sites in the capitals of the governorates and major cities of Egypt with a combined area of more than 14,422 acres. A total of 35 sites representing 1,750 acres would be developed on urgent basis, 60 sites with a combined area of 2,600 acres on priority basis and the remaining 135 sites with a total area of 10,149 acres would be accorded second priority. The whole project would be completed in five years.
The Mega Urban Housing Project includes the Urgent Project which comprises of 61,000 units housing units in 13 governorates (Cairo-Suez-Damietta- Kafr El Sheikh- GharbiaQalyubia-Fayoum-Sharqia-Menoufia-Qena-Minya-SohagDakahlia) at a cost of 120 billion pounds ($4.9 billion).
Project: Wind Power Project Value: USD 709,000,000
Egypt’s largest wind power project secured funding with construction scheduled to begin in December 2022. The wind power project is expected to be completed in 30 months.
The project is a greenfield 500MW wind power project, located 9km northwest of Ras Ghareb in the wind-rich Gulf of Suez region. The project will be an Independent Power Producer, selling its generation to the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement. Huadong PowerChina Engineering Corporation Ltd, PowerChina International Group Limited and HDEC Middle East Co DMCC (HDEC ME) will be the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor and Envision will be the turbine supplier.
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Kenhardt 5 Solar PV Park is an 115MW solar PV power project. It is planned in Northern Cape, South Africa and will be a ground-mounted solar project.
The project is currently in permitting stage and expected to be developed in single phase. Post completion of
Agrimaq Rental and Sale has been appointed as the new Doosan dealer for the provinces of Valladolid and Salamanca by Centrocar, the exclusive importer for the Doosan Construction Equipment range in Spain, Portugal, Angola and Mozambique.
Agrimaq has extensive experience in the sale and rental of machinery for the construction, maintenance, agriculture and livestock sectors in Valladolid and Salamanca. The company has impressive facilities with 5000m2 of covered space and another 12,000m2 of open areas for exhibiting and demonstrating equipment..
Zeem is focused on delivering better economics and a faster, simpler way for commercial fleets to transition to BEVs. By bundling electric vehicles, charging solutions, maintenance, and other services as a flat operating expense, fleets can deploy EVs without waiting. Zeem’s purchase order for the 100 Nikola Tre BEVs will help to satisfy Zeem’s current customer demand at their California depot and other future national locations. Nikola has entered into commercial production of its Class 8 vehicles and has immediate availability to supply customers like Zeem.
Zeem has executed a purchase order for 100 Nikola Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to ensure immediate availability of electric trucks for freight and logistics companies utilizing Zeem’s all-inclusive EV depot fleet solution.
Through this partnership, Nikola and Zeem plan to work towards accelerating the adoption of zero-emission commercial trucks by providing a pathway for fleets to experience the benefits of BEV technology while helping companies meet their sustainability goals economically..
A wide-ranging partnership agreement has been reached between Falcon Lifts and Sinoboom. The partnership follows extensive research and cooperation during the last 12 months which has seen Sinoboom successfully launch own-branded spider lifts built by Falcon into the China market.
The new agreement was celebrated during the bauma Munich show and will see Sinoboom significantly increase its sales of large spider lifts within China, while at the same time developing sales opportunities outside China. Sales of Sinoboom spider lifts across Europe will be handled by Sinoboom’s European subsidiary..
Austrian rental fleet company, Felbermayr, is expanding its rental fleet with an order of over 600 machines from the manufacturer Magni. The delivery includes a large package of scissor and telescopic boom lifts as well as telehandlers.
Included in the large order are 120 rough-terrain machines with working heights between 15m and 18m. The all-wheel drive scissor lifts with super deck and 680kg load capacity feature 4x4 all-wheel drive, oscillating axle, outriggers with automatic leveling, non-marking tires and platform extensions on both sides. The machines have been ordered as all-electric ES1523RTP & ES1823RTP as well as diesel version with Stage V engines DS1523RTP & DS1823RTP.
With regards to the telescopic boom lifts, the rental park was expanded by several machines including the electric articulated boom EAB28RT as well as the electric telescopic boom ETBJ30RT. The working heights are 28 and 30 meters, respectively. While the EAB28RT offers a load capacity of 250kg, the ETBJ30RT brings it to 300/454 kilograms. Both
models are equipped with 4WD, 4WS, oscillating axle, lithium battery 80V/520 Ah, non-marking tires.
The special scissor lifts include 28 machines with working heights between 22m, 28m, and 32m offering within the 22m model DS2223RTP - 750kg load capacity. All 3 models are equipped with 4x4 all-wheel drive, 4-wheel steering, nonmarking tires and hydraulic platform extension..
and high-quality products,” said Ma Qingjie, Deputy General Manager, XCMG Crane Sales. “We will continue to join forces to lead the industry in developing all-terrain cranes that are fast, accurate and stable.”
After completing the certification process in December 2021, XCMG was the first customer to integrate the 4970SP, an uprated variant of Allison’s proven 4000 Series transmission.
Allison Transmission announced that it has been named the exclusive provider of transmissions for XCMG’s newest all-terrain cranes, leading to additional growth for Allison Transmission outside North America.
XCMG has seen outstanding performance from the Allison 4970 Specialty Series (SP) transmission since its initial integration in the new XCA400L8 all-terrain cranes in July 2022.
“XCMG and Allison have had a successful partnership for more than 10 years. Beginning with 60-ton cranes, to 100- and 130-tons, and now with our latest 300- to 500-ton all-terrain cranes, Allison has always delivered reliable performance
“The successful integration of the Allison 4970SP into XCMG’s all-terrain cranes demonstrates Allison’s commitment to customer-centric innovation,” said Brian Geiselhart, Executive Director, Asia Pacific Sales, Allison Transmission. “We look forward to continued collaboration with XCMG to develop solutions that deliver unparalleled performance and productivity for major infrastructure applications worldwide.”
The Allison 4970SP has a maximum power of 597 kilowatts and torque up to 3,200 newton-meters, with seven forward and two reverse gears. The Allison Automatic increases vehicle productivity with enhanced drivability, gradeability and maneuverability as was proven during the Fengpei Railway Bridge construction and a wind turbine installation project near Datong in Shanxi Province..
Lintec & Linnhoff has kicked off production of its asphalt and concrete batching plants at its newest facility, a manufacturing site in the state of Johor, Malaysia. New models for customers are already rolling off the production lines at the plant, which began limited-scale operations in 2021 before ramping up in 2022. The manufacturing facility covers 88,888 sq. ft. of space, with two planned future expansions.
Lintec & Linnhoff is manufacturing Linnhoff asphalt mixing plants and Eurotec concrete batching plants at the factory, which replaces the previous manufacturing site in northeastern Johor. These plants are globally distributed, with most going to customers in South-East Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Plans for the new Malaysia facility were launched in 2019 and work was completed in 2021. After unavoidable interruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, Lintec & Linnhoff is prepared to showcase its newest facility and its latest addition to its global manufacturing portfolio.
The first plant to roll off the production line was a Eurotec ECO60 concrete plant which was shipped to a customer in Madagascar. The second order was for a Eurotec Ecotec ECT60 concrete plant and a Linnhoff TSD1500 MobileMix asphalt plant which went to a customer in Papua New Guinea..
CNH Industrial announced it will cease all construction equipment sales activities in China. In the course of 2021, sales of construction equipment in China totaled approximately $88m, and CNH Industrial does not expect to incur significant charges in connection with the cessation of its construction equipment sales activities in China.
Oshkosh Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hinowa S.p.A. Once complete, Hinowa will become part of the Oshkosh Access Equipment segment.
Hinowa is well-known for its advanced track designs and electrification expertise as an early adopter and leader in lithium-ion battery technology. Hinowa has produced JLG compact crawler boom lifts since 2010, including electric, hybrid and diesel-powered models.
Hinowa was founded in 1987 in Nogara, Italy, and today has an approximate 250,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and 50,000 sq. ft. parts facility with nearly 230 team members. The company has a long history of innovation, offering a diverse line of premium products for work at height and vegetation management applications.
The Hinowa acquisition supports the Oshkosh accelerated growth strategy..
This decision is part of the company’s ongoing turnaround plan for its global construction business. CNH Industrial remains fully committed to its customers and dealers in China and will continue to support the existing fleet of CASE Construction machines.
All other existing CNH Industrial activities in the country will not be affected by this decision and will continue without any change..
Epiroc has agreed to acquire Mernok Elektronik (Pty) Ltd, a South African company that provides advanced collision avoidance systems for mining companies. With this acquisition, Epiroc will strengthen its position as a world-leading provider of automation and safety solutions for mining operations.
Headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, Mernok Elektronik designs and produces proximity detection technologies and collision avoidance systems of the highest level (EMESRT Level 9) applicable for either a single machine or an entire mixed fleet of machines regardless of manufacturer or type of equipment. Mernok Elektronik’s customers are primarily in Africa. The systems significantly reduce the risk of vehicle accidents, strengthening operator safety as well as productivity..
Caterpillar Inc. announced a collaboration with Luck Stone, the nation’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel, to deploy Caterpillar’s autonomous solution to Luck Stone’s Bull Run Plant in Chantilly, Virginia. This will be Caterpillar’s first autonomous deployment in the aggregates industry and will expand the company’s autonomous truck fleet to include the 100-ton-class (90-tonne-class) Cat 777.
Looking to accelerate autonomous solutions beyond mining, Caterpillar will implement its existing Cat MineStar Command for Hauling system at the Bull Run quarry, on a fleet of 777G trucks. This will allow Caterpillar to gain greater insights on quarry operations in order to tailor the next generation of autonomous solutions specific to quarry and aggregate applications. This project supports the acceleration of autonomous technology for operations with fewer mobile assets to allow a step change in safety and productivity, as currently experienced at large mining operations.
The current autonomy solutions will be implemented in
2024. This project builds on Caterpillar’s long history in autonomy and automation. Caterpillar is recognized as the industry leader with the world’s largest fleet of autonomous haul trucks, now numbering more than 560 trucks. These trucks have traveled more than 187 million kilometers and autonomously moved more than 5.1 billion tonnes - most notably - all without a single zero lost-time injury..
Komatsu announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire GHH Group GmbH (GHH), a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Founded in the 1960s and currently part of the German-owned Schmidt Kranz Group, GHH offers a wide range of equipment focused on loaders (LHDs) and articulated dump trucks in the mid-seam mass mining, narrow vein and low-profile market segments. The company also supports’ customers with aftermarket parts and service support through the entire life of each machine. With this acquisition, Komatsu will add GHH’s factories and rebuild facilities in key markets, in addition to its robust product offerings and talented staff.
Per the company’s ongoing mid-term management plan “DANTOTSU Value - Together, to ‘The Next’ for sustainable growth,” Komatsu is working to expand offerings for underground hard rock mining, creating new value for
customers with the development of new equipment, processes and technologies that will help operations step forward to the next stage for the workplace of the future and provide a more sustainable environment for the next generation.
The official close of the acquisition is projected for the first half of 2023..
Schmitz Cargobull’s used trailer business has a robust operation in Europe with multiple sales locations across the continent. With the demand for trailers growing globally, the company has developed its Value Added Services (VAS) tremendously. Schmitz Cargobull has enhanced its service offering by developing other aspects of the customer journey such as trailer telematics, financing and full-service contracts.
Headquartered in Horstmar, Germany, Schmitz Cargobull celebrated 130 years of business in 2022. It all began when Franz Heinrich Schmitz bought a small smithy from his father in Altenberge in 1892 and built the first trailer in 1935. From then Schmitz’s business has been handed down from generations of the family and with the need for trailers growing, the company has also grown and branched out operations to many countries in Europe from the early 1980s.
The main countries of business for used trailer sales are in Europe, the Caucasus and the -stan areas (Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan). “Currently we see a high demand from the Baltic nations. In the last two years, demand from Middle East and Africa is lower, due to high shipping prices, plus the generally higher price point for used trailers in Europe,” says Luc Kessels, Deputy Head of Used Trailers at Schmitz Cargobull. “We are also seeing an increase in demand for newer used trailers in our home markets of Western, Central
and Southwest Europe.” The company continues to establish new used trailer locations, with the main European countries all having subsidiaries and ample trailer stocks.
Most of Schmitz Cargobull’s stock of used trailers comes from trade-in, buyback obligations or end of lease and default leasing cases. “Nowadays, 50% of our stock is free purchase. We buy from dealers, traders, transport companies, banks, and auctions,” continues Kessels.
The company’s sales representatives have the authority to buy and sell the used trailers. With a robust centralised computer network, all purchases and sales details are inserted in the system for management approval which is usually a quick and easy click of a mouse.
The company uses a front-end sales and purchase system which is central and accessible to their entire network of 32 used trailer stores throughout Europe. Each access point can view the entire European stock (including pictures, prices,
quality checks, available options on each trailer etc). All incoming and expected stock of equipment that is bought or returning soon from financing or buyback obligations is visible to all users. The network also shows each trailer’s historical buying and selling price simplifying the decision-making process for the management.
“We are flexible, fast, and structured in this way. We keep track of thousands of purchase prices, because our centralised and efficient system is up to date and tracks the changing market prices,” says Kessels.
Ninety-nine percent of Shmitz Cargobull’s products are standard trailers, curtainsiders, refrigerated, container chassis and tippers. “Our annual sales are usually 10,000 units per year, however, in the last two pandemic years the demand was very high and due to not enough supply we were only able to sell around 6,500 units, and as you can do the math, there wasn’t a change in our turnover numbers,” says Kessels.
Schmitz Cargobull deals in their own products but does buy and resell other brands. “We prefer our own brand of used trailers,” continues Kessels. “We buy trailers between one to seven years old, and most of our stock is this quality as it is our strength, and it is what makes us a market leader in the sector. Our expertise is also for this range of trailers.”
Most countries which have the company’s presence, buyers have the facility of being able to refinance the used trailers as well as receive full-service contracts and telematic contracts via the company’s own subsidiaries - Cargobull Finance, Cargobull Telematics and Cargobull Parts & Services.
Schmitz Cargobull has more than 3,600 service partners globally that take care of service and warranty for buyers wherever they may need it. Used trailers do not get full guarantee, but the company supports their customers should any problems arise. “We have a sound reputation; we stand behind our products. I’ve been with the brand for almost 18 years and have never heard of any serious problems with the used trailers that we have sold. We work with our buyers, find solutions, supply parts, or take the unit back in case of an unsolvable or unforeseen problem,” says Kessels. Reputation and long-term cooperation is key.
Full-service contracts are provided for used trailers, especially for the reefer trailers that have the Schmitz Cargobull Cooling engine. The cooling engine was first introduced in 2014, now almost 20% of all Schmitz Refrigerated trailers leave the factory with their own engine..
at 11t operating weight. In this regard, the manufacturer is merging the compactors of the existing 3000 series and H series. The drum width on all models is 2140mm.
The powerful Cummins engine ensures that maximum compaction force is always available, and the vibration works immediately once the nominal frequency is activated. HAMM fits all models with drum drive.
HAMM recently launched the new models for the HC series including the HC 119 and HC 129. The latest models are designed specifically for Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. They bring ample power to the construction site, but thanks to the ECO mode, they are significantly more economical than their predecessors.
HAMM has developed the new HC series on the basis of a standardised platform and supplies models worldwide starting
HAMM is initially supplying the compactor with an open platform. All models include a protective roof as standard to shield operators from sun and rain, and also feature ROPS/ FOPS as standard. The operation is self-explanatory and does not require any special language skills. Thanks to the design of the engine hood and the front vehicle, the driver can always keep the drum and the construction site in view.
The HC 119 and HC 129 models are driven by a robust and powerful water-cooled 82kW 4-cylinder engine in accordance with regional requirements. The engine can be operated with pure diesel or with B20 fuel, up to 20% of which is derived from biological sources..
facing configuration, and superior accessibility to the cab. The left-hand cab console redesign also places the wiper tank beneath one of the new open tray storage units, enabling convenient refills via the left-hand door.
The new Backhoe Loader SV Series has improvements to operators’ comfort, which result in big productivity gains. A relocated parking brake, new speedometer option, regrouped switches on the right-hand console, new integrated F-N-R switch in the loader control lever on the Power Shift model, new joystick roller switch for extending dipper operation and relocated stabiliser levers all add up to time savings.
CASE Construction Equipment recently launched the new Backhoe Loader SV Series. A pioneer market leader since 1957, the SV Series features a new expanded cab with enhanced controls retaining the best in class features ad performance. These features deliver benefits including greater operator comfort and increased productivity.
The redesigned and restyled interior and exterior cab is wider, providing greater clearance for the operator’s legs when rotating the seat between forward facing and rear
The FPT engine design optimises the fuel consumption during both production and travel and especially in backhoe digging applications. It continues to deliver a strong performance with best-in-class power and torque density.
Operating costs are kept at a minimum thanks to the variable volume pump that only delivers oil when needed. The familiar and effective one-side serviceability layout is retained for swift and convenient maintenance operations. .
Following on from its success in the North American market, Bobcat’s line-up of innovative ground maintenance equipment (GME) is now available to customers across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Bobcat’s GME range includes the recently launched MT100 mini track loader, and L23 and L28 small articulated loaders that entered the market last year. These machines remove the need for manual labour, replacing the use of wheelbarrows, shovels and hand tools across multiple ground maintenance applications. The models are also versatile tool carriers, with a broad range of compatible attachments that enable contractors to maximize productivity and safety when undertaking ground maintenance tasks.
Following the acquisition of Bob-Cat Mowers, Bobcat is introducing a large, industry-leading family of rugged, mowers to the entire EMEA region. Models will include ride-on, standon and commercial walk-behind mowers, all of which are engineered to deliver a superior quality cut in less time.
Bobcat is also offering three compact tractor platforms - the 1000, 2000 and 4000 series - which feature nine new models designed to meet the needs of EMEA customers. Each model varies in size and engine horsepower, with the option to choose between manual and hydrostatic transmissions, and open canopies (ROPS) and cabs. Bobcat’s compact tractors can be equipped with front, mid and rear connections and power take-offs. .
Normet recently launched the Scamec LC Thor, marking the start of a new era of underground scaling operations. Replacing its globally successful predecessor, the Scamec 2000, the completely new Scamec LC Thor makes the most challenging of underground operations safer than ever before.
It is designed in close collaboration with our customers, combining Normet’s decades-long experience in developing cutting-edge underground equipment with scaling operators’ invaluable experience in everyday scaling work. As a result of this cooperation, this purpose-built machine brings boom accuracy and handling, work area visibility and operator ergonomics - and, consequently, safety and productivity of the whole underground scaling process - to a higher level than ever before.
The Scamec LC Thor is fitted with a completely new, agile and accurate boom with precise control features. Its advanced dust suppression system not only increases visibility even further, but also improves air quality underground.
The Scamec LC Thor has an effective vertical reach of up to 9.5 meters and fits tunnels measuring 4 meters wide and 2.4 meters high. It is available with the latest Volvo Penta’s Stage V or Stage IIIA technology, both allowing for excellent performance in incline driving and improved retardation features with an automatic engine brake function..
Terex MPS launched the Cedarapids CRC1350 Portable Cone Plant featuring the new TC1300X cone crusher. The complete CRC1350 solution delivers peak productivity at an economical price point and easy access maintenance.
The implementation of the enhanced TC1300X cone crusher features 400hp, a significant increase in power over the previous version. The TC1300X use of high efficiency roller bearings, boasts several notable advancements that enhance performance and functionality overall. This complete configuration increases stroke from 45mm to 70mm that results in an increase thru put, and an improved quality product shape.
The portable plant includes an oversize quick-release cone feed hopper extension with overflow chute, a 1070mm rugged straight-line product conveyor, a metal detector for off-plant feed conveyor, and service platforms with elevated deck, guard rails and access ladder.
The Cedarapids CRC1350 was engineered to meet the growing industry trend toward larger, mobile, electric powered, low-maintenance plants, that provide an increased production capacity. .
Caterpillar Inc. announced a successful demonstration of its first battery electric 793 large mining truck and a significant investment to transform its Arizona-based proving ground into a sustainable testing and validation hub of the future.
Caterpillar completed development of its first battery electric 793 prototype with support from key mining customers participating in Caterpillar’s Early Learner program. Participants of the program with definitive electrification agreements include BHP, Freeport-McMoRan, Newmont Corporation, Rio Tinto and Teck Resources Limited.
The Early Learner program launched in 2021 and focuses on accelerating the development and validation of Caterpillar’s battery electric trucks at participating customers’ sites. This approach supports the individual commitments each Early Learner participant has made to reduce and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from their operations.
Early Learner customers came together to witness a live demonstration of Caterpillar’s prototype battery truck on a seven-kilometer course. During the event, Caterpillar monitored over 1,100 data channels, gathering 110,000 data points per second, to validate simulation and engineering modeling capabilities. Fully loaded to its rated capacity, the truck achieved a top speed of 60km/h. The loaded truck traveled one kilometer up a 10% grade at 12km/h. The truck also performed a one kilometer run on a 10% downhill grade, capturing the energy that would normally be lost to heat and regenerating that energy to the battery. Upon completing the entire run, the truck maintained enough battery energy to perform additional complete cycles..
