Plant & Equipment | Issue 255 November - December 2022

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EYES ON THE PRIZE

Mahmoud Ayoub, Sales Manager at Masaha Equipment Co., tells Plant & Equipment how he plans to lead his team to market dominance within Kuwait’s machinery sector during the next five years.

IN FOR THE LONG RUN

A stalwart in the construction machinery supply industry in Dubai, UAE, and the Middle East region, Construction Machinery Center has made a name for itself based purely on its aftersales service.

28 PLAYING A KEY ROLE

Juffali Commercial Vehicles and Mercedes-Benz Trucks play a major role in the construction of Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion megacity project Neom.

LIEBHERR

IN SAUDI ARABIA GOES TO ACT

ACT aims to lead the crane business in Saudi Arabia with the new LTM 1650-8.1.

CITIC CONSTRUCTION ORDERS FIVE LINTEC ASPHALT MIXING PLANTS

The 943.4km ‘Bright Path’ project in southeastern Kazakhstan supports the Belt and Road Initiative and will contribute to making the country the preferred cross-continental transit hub in Central Asia.

JCB LAUNCHES FASTRAC

Comes with an all-new electronics infrastructure that delivers higher levels of performance and convenience.

THE BIGGER THE BETTER

Machinery experts from Komatsu and LiuGong speak to Plant & Equipment about existing and predicted levels of demand for bulldozers in the Middle East.

SMALL MACHINES, MASSIVE POTENTIAL

Bobcat and Sunward speak to James Morgan about growing demand for mini excavators in African markets.

Contributing Editor Munawar Shariff

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JOHNSON ARABIA PURCHASES NEW EQUIPMENT TO ITS FLEET

The equipment are in line with the current needs of having environmentally conscious machinery for projects that are trying to get LEED accreditation.

“As Dubai moved towards a more sustainable approach a lot of our clients were becoming conscious of emissions generated and we found out electrical AWPS were being sent out a lot more, so we had to ensure we improved our existing fleet to meet the market needs,” said Joe Keely, AWP Executive Manager.

Johnson Arabia recently purchased new equipment for their already large rental fleet in the UAE. The investments included a Liebherr – LTM 1450-8.1, two MAN tractors, JLG electric scissor lifts (R1932, R2632, R3246, R4045), JLG articulating boom lifts (450AJ, 660SJ, 860SJ, 1200SJP) and JLG electric boom lifts (EC600, EC450, EC520).

“As market leaders we constantly evaluate what our clients are hiring on a larger scale from us and what will have long term benefit to our fleet and that is why we have decided to invest in so many new machines,” said Managing Director Martin Kirby.

“This is the Same with our 450 tone Liebherr which has ECOmode so that the mobile crane’s fuel consumption is reduced by up to 10% in addition to its massive lifting capabilities,” added Mohammad Fareed, Crane Executive Manager.

In addition, the two MAN tractors that were added to the fleet of existing trucks will also allow for Johnson Arabia to have more control over the logistics and transportation of their equipment whereby they will have full control over equipment delivery times and help service clients better with no external delay..

Ritchie Bros. Middle East recently hosted another online Timed Auction event in November with aims to complete five online auctions for the year of 2022. This choice was made considering the company’s successful June auction, which saw over 1,800 products go to online purchasers all around the world and had the biggest turnout of buyers and sellers in the May/June auctions during the previous five years.

NOVEMBER AUCTION

Companies with an excess of equipment assets require regular market access and various asset disposition methods. Yet, timing is everything. The selling price will be affected by where, how, and when asset owners can sell. Thus, companies do not have to wait long for results now that Ritchie Bros. has added a fifth unreserved online auction in Dubai in November.

Following the switch to purely online auctions and markets, Ritchie Bros.’ cutting-edge digital equipment disposal infrastructure enables the business to enhance the number of online auctions staged yearly. The decision to increase the number of online auctions from four to five each year demonstrates the effectiveness of this digital transformation approach in practice.

For 2022, Ritchie Bros. hosted online auctions in March, June, September, and November with plans to conclude the year with a December auction..

ASTEC INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES NEW DEALER PARTNERSHIP IN SAUDI ARABIA

this commitment that drove our decision to unify as one OneASTEC and is spurring us to seek dealer partnerships with industry leaders like Al Rashed & Sons who share our commitment to customer service and quality,” said Isaacs.

Isaacs explained that Al Rashed & Sons’ areas of operation – including mining and contracting, manufacturing, spare parts, asphalt works, transport and logistics – complement Astec’s portfolio of material and infrastructure solutions.

A new dealer partnership with Saudi Arabia-based Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rashed & Sons Co. (Al Rashed & Sons) has been announced by Astec Industries. It will enhance and expand the sales and service of high quality Astec crushers and other materials handling equipment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - including the Telsmith, Osborn, KPI, BTi and Telestack brands.

According to Ricardo Isaacs, Regional Sales Manager at Astec Middle East and Africa (AME), the timing of this alliance is ideal, with Saudi Arabia currently focused on diversifying from an oil-based economy and aiming to attract investments in mining and construction. It is also in line with the OneASTEC business model and the organisation’s growth strategy.

“Our vision as OneASTEC has seen the coming together of 16 brands. Our focus is on innovation and a passion to help our customers around the world to succeed. It is

Al Rashed & Sons seized the opportunity to become Astec Industries’ dealer in Saudi Arabia, where there are currently significant opportunities, especially in the sale of crushers and rock breakers needed in the major projects that are underway. “Our partnership with Astec Industries will enable Al Rashed & Sons to enter and compete in a new market and meet customers’ growing demand for high quality, high-capacity crushers,” said Faisal Al Rashed, Operations Manager at Al Rashed & Sons.

“Al Rashed & Sons brings 40 years of experience and an expansive network in the region to our partnership. This, combined with Astec’s comprehensive equipment solutions, backed by our training and aftermarket service and support, will ensure that we achieve our aim of supporting new equipment opportunities and the current population of Astec equipment in operation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Isaacs.

Headquartered in Riyadh, Al Rashed & Sons has around 1,400 employees and operates in six sectors with a focus on mining and contracting..

IN QATAR

27 units of various ranges of Volvo machines to a valued customer. The new fleet range included Volvo EC300DL excavators, Volvo EC220DL excavators, Volvo EW60C wheel excavators, Volvo SD115B compactors and more.

These Volvo machines will be operated in one of Qatar's biggest current projects, which involves the construction of new roads, drainage systems, and sewer and water drainage infrastructure.

Founded in 2006, ARACO is the authorized dealer of Volvo Construction Equipment, Scania Trucks, Powerscreen Crusher and Screen, SDLG Construction Machinery, Yale Material Handling Equipment and Teksan Generator..

Arabian Agencies Company (ARACO), the official dealer of Volvo Construction Equipment in Qatar, recently delivered

ASHOK LEYLAND BAGS MEGA ORDER FOR 1,400 SCHOOL BUSES

Trading - Al Naboodah Group. Most of the supplies will be made to Emirates Transport and STS Group, a statement from the company said.

“These products are made in the UAE assembly plant. The product concepts originate in the UAE, the designs are done by our engineers in UAE and are assembled in the factory in UAE, with more than 55% of parts sourced in UAE. It will be apt to call it ‘The Emirati Bus’ - Made in UAE, for the GCC,” said Dheeraj Hinduja, Executive Chairman at Ashok Leyland.

Ashok Leyland announced receiving orders from major fleets for 1,400 school buses in the UAE. This is the company’s largest ever supply of school buses in UAE.

The 55-seater Falcon bus and 32-seater Oyster bus will be supplied from Ashok Leyland’s $50 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, which is the only certified local bus making facility in the entire GCC.

The total fleet deal for the GCC made buses has been bagged by Ashok Leyland’s UAE distribution partners, Swaidan

The Ras Al Khaimah plant is a joint venture between Ashok Leyland and the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA), UAE, and has an installed capacity of 4,000 buses a year. Ever since its start in 2008, Ashok Leyland has rolled out 25,500 buses from the plant so far. Over the years, the plant has generated abundant economic and social value.

More than 7000 establishments in GCC own an Ashok Leyland product, transporting 1.8m passengers every day. Building on the patronage of its customers, the company has expanded the portfolio and launched light commercial vehicles ‘Partner Truck’ and ‘Gazl Buses’. The UAE plant also exports buses to African countries..

KICE, JUNJIN STRENGTHEN COOPERATION

KiCE Construction Equipment, the strategic business partner of Junjin concrete and stationary pumps in Saudi Arabia, paid a visit to Junjin Industrial in Korea. To promote long-term connections, extend market development, and strengthen international collaboration, the company was represented by Abdul Aziz Al Afaleq, Al Kifah Group CEO, Saleh Al Katheer, Al Kifah Group COO, and Wael Shehata, CEO of KiCE.

“The concrete pump industry has evolved rapidly in recent years, and we highly appreciate Junjin pumps products’ wide-ranging, technical solutions for having brought significant value to KiCE,” said Shehata. “Our synergies are going to be so dynamic going forward, and our market efficiencies will increase dramatically.”

The cooperation was built on an already well-established relationship, which has seen the companies working together for a number of years.

This meeting was held to go through KiCE and Junjin’s

future strategic initiatives, which include a JV to produce boom pumps locally in KSA, market projections for concrete pumps through 2023, and penetration into major new construction projects.

KiCE Construction is one of the largest equipment distributors in Saudi Arabia. The company provides a dedicated and knowledgeable team that offers brands like Snowkey, Zenith, Mcneilus, Volucon, Junjin Truck mounted pumps, BOSCH Industrial, and Terex Corporation..

NEXT IS HAPPENING

DIESEL MACHINERY COMPANY LTD. HOSTS XCMG EXECUTIVES IN SAUDI ARABIA

Diesel Machinery Company Ltd. (DMC) recently hosted a high-level meeting with XCMG’s executives in Riyadh. The Vice President and General Manager of XCMG along with DMC’s chairman took part in the meeting. In 2021, DMC celebrated its 16th anniversary with XCMG as the authorized dealer in Saudi Arabia, evidence of the strong relationship between both companies.

Lately, DMC closed a large contract for 250 units of XCMG equipment to their valued customers, which included AT cranes, RT cranes, truck mounted cranes, mobile cranes, manlifts, forklift trucks, motor graders, bulldozers, and wheel loaders.

Since its establishment in 1992, DMC has grown to rank among the top providers of construction machinery in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. DMC is the authorized dealer for three manufacturers of machinery, including Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. (XCMG), Maximal

Forklift Trucks, and Faresin. As a result, DMC can provide a variety of equipment for many industries, including mobile cranes, wheel loaders, forklifts, and more.

Headquartered in Riyadh, DMC has operations and service centers throughout the Kingdom, notably in Dammam and Jeddah. .

MITSUBISHI POWER APPOINTS ADEL AL-JURAID AS CEO FOR SAUDI ARABIA

presence in the power, oil & gas and other key industrial sectors, aligning the company’s strategic initiatives with the Saudi national goals of energy sustainability, human capital development and economic growth.

Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI), announced the appointment of Adel Al-Juraid as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In this new role, Al-Juraid will lead the operations of Mitsubishi Power in the Kingdom and expand the business with a focus on localization and energy transition, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.

Building on the company’s 50-year heritage in the Kingdom, Al-Juraid will focus on expanding Mitsubishi Power’s

As a leading energy innovator, Mitsubishi Power is delivering its pioneering breakthrough power generation and decarbonization technologies to Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region, from advanced class hydrogen-fueled gas turbines to autonomous power plants, while continuing to harness the capabilities of the wider MHI group of companies to provide a comprehensive portfolio of energy transition solutions, including CCUS to meet the increasing demand for cleaner, more efficient, and affordable energy.

Saudi Arabia is home to Mitsubishi Power's first and now largest MENA team and Mitsubishi Power currently operates two service centers in Dammam: a repair shop for combustor as well as blade and vane components and a rotor repair shop that service key energy stakeholders in KSA including Saudi Aramco, the Ministry of Energy, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC). .

KIZAD TO WELCOME ABU DHABI’S FIRST ELECTRIC VEHICLES ASSEMBLY FACILITY

ELECTRIFICATION

GENERAL MOTORS SIGNS MOU WITH AL WEGDANIYAH TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS

General Motors Middle East announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Wegdaniya Transport to explore electric vehicle (EV) leasing opportunities. The MoU reinforces the mutual commitment to bring electrification to all modes of transport.

KIZAD, part of AD Ports Group’s Economic Cities & Free Zones, announced the signing of a lease agreement with NWTN to establish an Electric Vehicle (EV) assembly facility in Abu Dhabi to serve growing demand for sustainable transport options.

Founded in 2016, green mobility technology company NWTN has its headquarters in the UAE and aims to produce Smart Passenger Vehicles (SPV) that deploy AI technologies and personalised passenger experiences.

Under the agreement, NWTN plans to initially operate a 25,000 m2 manufacturing, research and development, vehicle testing and logistics facility constructed by KIZAD with an annual capacity of 5,000-10,000 units for the assembly of semi-knocked-down (SKD) Electric Vehicles. In phase two, NWTN plans to introduce several new Electric Vehicle models and expand capacity to 50,000 units annually.

Set to be the first assembly facility for Electric Vehicles in Abu Dhabi, the announcement follows recent regulatory updates by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) that seek to accelerate the development of Electric Vehicle infrastructure as part of Abu Dhabi’s Low Emission Vehicle Strategy. The new production facility is also well aligned with UAE Net-Zero by 2050 agenda as it will strengthen industry expertise and increase the availability of lowemission vehicles in the UAE.

With its new facility in KIZAD, NWTN will benefit from proximity to AD Ports Group’s expansive automobile business ecosystem, which includes existing and upcoming projects tailored to the Automotive sector such as the region’s first lithium production facility by Lepidico Ltd, the Regional Auto Hub – Abu Dhabi and the Khalifa Port Auto Terminal..

Among the leading UAE based SMEs in the mobility space, Al Wegdaniyah Transport Solutions is specialized in providing transport solutions to corporate clients. The agreement serves the demand for EV leasing from across Al Wegdaniya Transport’s clientele spanning government and corporate entities and will guide how the growing demand for electrification is addressed, while opening doors for wider collaboration. Through this partnership, Al Wegdaniya Transport, a winner of the Best Transportation & Logistics Business at the MBR Awards for Young Businesses, is the latest to join a diverse cohort of GM partners, ultimately reaffirming the automaker’s commitment to driving the future of mobility and mass adoption of EVs.

The MoU allows for GM’s highly anticipated upcoming EVs to be incorporated within the leasing conversation as these go live, spanning the likes of the Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Cadillac LYRIQ, GMC HUMMER EV and Chevrolet Blazer EV, within the GM umbrella. The collaboration will also capitalize on General Motors pioneering connected car solution, OnStar. Through early exploration of leasing with local entities, GM will be able to identify new avenues of engagement with a wider audience..

AAHV DELIVERS 35 MAN TRUCK UNITS IN KUWAIT

Al Ahlia Heavy Vehicles Selling & Import Co. (AAHV) has announced the delivery of 35 New MAN Truck Generation TGS 4x2 units to its newest customer, Al Dali International Company in Kuwait. The MAN Truck units are part of a bigger purchase of 250 units that Al Dali has requested. Al Dali is a subcontractor that specializes in soil remediation projects around Kuwait.

AAHV, one of Kuwait's largest dealers in the heavy equipment and commercial vehicle industries, was created in 2005 and is part of the Ali Alghanim & Sons Group. Hyundai, MAN Trucks & Bus, Putzmeister, Fassi, Kalmar, and Baoli are among the well-known manufacturers represented by AAHV..

MARKET

ZOOMLION TRUCK PUMP ON ITS WAY TO IRAQ

Zoomlion recently delivered a 56X-6RZ truck mounted pump to a client in Iraq. The 56X-6RZ truck pump is mounted on a Mercedes Arocs 4148 - an 8x8 chassis cabin truck.

The Zoomlion truck pump is a 56m truck pump that has a max pumping output of 180m³/h. Buyers can request to mount the truck pump on 4 axles or 5 axles chassis..

AL MUTAWA ORDERS KOMATSU D 155A BULLDOZER FROM GALADARI

equipment rental company has been serving the UAE’s construction industry for over 30 years.

“We are grateful for our long-term partnership with Galadari Trucks & Heavy Equipment,” said Sarfaraz Ahmed Khan, Managing Principal at Al Mutawa Transport. “With this purchase, we have added six new machines to our fleet year to date.”

Al Mutawa Transport has recently procured a Komatsu D155A-6R bulldozer from Galadari Trucks & Heavy Equipment. Founded in 1989, the Dubai-based heavy

Al Mutawa will utilize the bulldozer on various projects throughout the UAE including the 1,200-kilometre Etihad Railway Infrastructure project. “Our aim is to always be a reliable partner for our customers, and continuously adding new machines to our fleet ensures we can provide safe and reliable service,” said Khan..

GENIE S-80 J TELESCOPIC BOOM LIFT ON DISPLAY DURING MIDDLE EAST DEMO TOUR

In May 2022, eight Middle East access hire companies had a chance to see the S-80 J first-hand, and in-person during Genie’s UAE S-80 J Demo Tour. During the event, Genie team members provided demos that highlighted the quality and capabilities of the S-80 J boom lift, shared information about how the boom could help rental companies maximize their profitability, and answered questions about the boom’s features.

“There’s nothing like getting a chance to see and operate a piece of machinery up close and in-person, which is why the Genie team was so excited to get a chance to meet with our customers in this type of format,” said Sharbel Kordahi, Genie Managing Director & Sales Director for the Middle East region. “We received such positive feedback from participants that we are looking into the possibility of expanding it to other markets in the Middle East region.”

Following the event participants shared their appreciation for both the demo tour format, and excitement about the benefits the S-80 J boom could deliver for their fleets.

“The demo was well organized and well balanced between an in-class presentation of the machine and a hands-on demo and technical explanation of the S-80 J,” said Robert Cavaleri, Regional Training, Safety and Compliance Manager at Manlift Middle East LLC. “Our team enjoyed the possibility of giving feedback to the Genie team on the machine, and that they took it seriously.”

“The reduced TCO is definitely a game changer, especially in the mid-sized booms that are challenged on rental rates. I will be able to improve my ROI and also differentiate the XC range with a better rental rate,” said Mark Pilford, Regional Operations Manager at Access Rental Gulf.

The Genie S-80 J boom lift features a leading unrestricted platform capacity of 300kb, 16.8m of horizontal reach for access at the top of the envelope, and a 1.8m jib, making it well suited for nearly all work-at-height tasks in the 80ft range, including general construction, maintenance, inspection and painting. A single-envelope, optimized design reduces overall inspection points and wearable components, speeding up inspections and reducing the time and expense of maintenance and repairs, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership. .

ENERGY SOLUTIONS HAVE A NEW HOME

which includes the ability for users to search by both product name and model number. The website also has a new eco system which enables users to easily inquire about several products online. The website is mobile friendly and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.

Galadari Energy Solutions built the website to create a base for customers to refer to whenever they want to inquire about a product or it's parts and related services, in addition to the unique user experience and ease of communication with GES team.

Galadari Energy Solutions recently announced the launch of their new website - www.galadarienergy.com. It has been designed to offer a more efficient user experience. One of the key factors behind the design was an improved search facility

Galadari Energy Solutions provides a wide range of energy products including power generators, air compressors, light towers, handheld breaking tools and marine engines and generators from the leading brands including Atlas Copco, Baudouin, and their own brand GES..

CLARK EXPANDS DEALER NETWORK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

the leading sales companies for construction and industrial machinery and the spare parts business in Kuwait. Due to its profound know-how in this segment and a broad customer base, the company stands for high-quality products and excellent customer service.

“We have found an excellent partner with extensive knowhow for the sale and service of Clark materials handling vehicles in Kuwait, who will provide competent and reliable support to our customers on site,” said Rolf Eiten, President and CEO at Clark Europe.

Alghanim Equipment Company will be offering customers in Kuwait the complete Clark range of services. Alghanim Equipment Company will take over all sales activities for Clark Europe in Kuwait. In addition to the sale of all forklift classes and warehouse equipment vehicles, this also includes all Clark accessories and spare parts. An extensive range of services including rental and financing as well as a comprehensive service in accordance with recognised international standards for Clark new and used materials handling vehicles rounds off the range of services.

Founded in 2005, Alghanim Equipment Company is one of

“It is our common goal to provide customers in Kuwait with high-quality products and excellent service in order to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction,” said Khalifah S. Alghanim, Deputy General Manager of Alghanim Equipment Company.

Alghanim Equipment Company has its headquarters in the Qibla district of Kuwait City and employs a total of 35 people in administration, sales and service. A 5000m² workshop is located in nearby Mina Abdullah. This is equipped with all special tools, precision measuring instruments and facilities to carry out maintenance, repair, rebuilding and overhaul work on all types of heavy equipment and machinery..

THUNDER CRANES LAUNCHES IN MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

now reopened - and in addition has just launched a new base of operations in Luanda to serve Angola and western Africa.

Since 1995, Thunder Cranes has been supplying its proprietary brand of API-compliant, portable-modular cranes which were developed in the USA. Today, Thunder Cranes is headquartered in Malaysia and operates globally, with bases in the UAE, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, and Angola.

Thunder Cranes announced it has launched operations in the Middle East and Africa. The offshore crane company had previously operated with a base in Dubai from 2009 to 2019 -

In line with its vision to become a global leader in offshore lifting solutions, Thunder Cranes has focused on customer satisfaction through reliable, safe performance – a strategy that has resulted in consistently winning long-term service contracts with oil and gas companies in Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Dubai, as well as securing projects in China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Angola..

FORD’S TOUGHEST TESTED FOR THE MIDDLE EAST

no exception,” said Ziyad Dallalah, Product Development General Manager at Ford International Markets Group. “Ford Performance has engineered both the Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor for peak off-roading performance. However, off-roading in the Middle East means exposing engines to dust and sand, which can play havoc on engine internals and suspension components by accelerating wear on moving parts that haven’t been made to match these conditions.”

The all-new Ford Bronco Raptor and next-gen Ranger Raptor have been put through their paces, enduring tortuous testing conditions in the Middle East ahead of their imminent arrival. Despite the region’s soaring summer temperatures, these off-roading beasts will remain a comfortable to ride in and performance-ready for all conditions, thanks to the rigorous scrutiny both vehicles have been put under before arriving to market.

“Testing in extreme climates is a prerequisite for bringing any Ford to a particular market, and the Raptor line-up is

Ford has a comprehensive lineup of testing facilities around the world, which put vehicles through conditions from the extreme to the mundane. In Thailand and India, Australia, and China, Ford’s vehicles are put through their paces to ensure they’re built to the Blue Oval’s exacting world-class standards.

To overcome the challenges specific to the Middle East’s often grueling heat, the engineering team at Ford’s Product Development base in Dubai can test the all-new Bronco Raptor and next-gen Ranger Raptor under real-world conditions quite unlike anywhere else on the planet, with ambient temperatures in the purpose-built facility reaching up to 50 degrees Celsius..

AL RAS AUTO AC SPARE PARTS OPENS OUTLETS IN OMAN AND QATAR

same day. Al Ras’s Muscat branch is situated in Gala Street, while the Qatar branch, Syam Al Ras Trading, has been unveiled at Salva Road.

Al Ras began its operations in 1996 with a base in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The organization expanded within a short period of time, establishing affiliate wings in Deira, Al Quos, Raz Al Khor, Qusais, and Jafza in Dubai, as well as in other Emirates like Ajman and Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Al Ras has 15 showrooms in the United Arab Emirates alone. The Al Ras showrooms house high-quality Auto AC spare parts of 55 well-known international brands.

Al Ras, a spare parts dealer in the Middle East, recently launched branches in Qatar and Oman. This is the first time in the Middle East two subsidiaries of a spare parts company have opened their doors to clients in two nations on the

Over the past 25 years, Al Ras has maintained a loyal customer base, comprising of 1000 plus retailers. Al Ras branches provide compressors, condensers, evaporator valves and fittings of all brands..

EYES ON THE PRIZE

Mahmoud Ayoub, Sales Manager at Masaha Equipment Co., tells James Morgan how he plans to lead his team to market dominance within Kuwait’s machinery sector during the next five years.

The post-pandemic recovery of Kuwait’s heavy machinery market appears to be in full swing. According to a 2022 report from Arizton Advisory and Intelligence, the country’s construction equipment sector is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 5.5% during the period 202228, reaching a market value of $450 million by the end of the period.

Such figures indicate this could be a propitious juncture for dealers looking to grow their market share. Mahmoud Ayoub certainly thinks so. With more than two decades of industry experience, having worked for a variety of international construction machinery brands, he joined Masaha Equipment Co. as Sales Manager in March 2022 and has already witnessed an uptick in orders.

“When I joined Masaha earlier this year, the market was still down following the pandemic,” Ayoub tells Plant & Equipment. “Traditionally, Masaha has specialised in the rental space and this segment never dies. However, this is not true of heavy equipment sales, which almost halted in Kuwait during the global pandemic.”

As an authorized dealer for China-headquartered manufacturing giant, SANY, Masaha’s status as Kuwait’s leading supplier of rental equipment has enabled it to weather the postpandemic storm better than most. Encouragingly, Ayoub is now seeing the company’s sales head in the same direction.

“We are now performing well, especially within segments such as heavy-lift cranes, excavators and wheel loaders,” he says. “We have also witnessed solid demand from the oil and gas sector for SANY motor graders, thanks to the ongoing soil remediation efforts in Kuwait. Since June, sales have been much better than they were previously.”

But what elements of Masaha’s operations have facilitated this improvement? According to Ayoub, a combination of strong infrastructure, a high-quality manufacturing partner and visionary leadership has enabled the company to grow its sales business faster than the competition.

“Masaha has all the foundations necessary to succeed,” Ayoub says. “But it’s not only about succeeding; our team’s goal is to lead the market, and the company’s owners are fully supportive of this ambition. Our product offering and facilities are second to none. We have superior equipment in the form of SANY, we are establishing a talented team of experienced sales and service engineers, and we are building a brand-new workshop.

SANY has developed an enviable reputation for quality and value during the past decade, competing on an equal footing with the most established global names in the industry. Given Ayoub’s experience with other industry-leading brands, does he think the manufacturer has achieved parity with its international rivals?

Some manufacturers sell their equipment on price only,” he explains. “They offer lower-quality products to keep costs low. SANY, on the other hand, already possessed extensive production capabilities and experience in China, having built a reputation for extremely high-quality products at competitive prices. In other words, genuine value. When it comes to quality, we are competing on the global stage.”

Mahmoud Ayoub joined Masaha Equipment Co. as Sales Manager earlier this year.

Indeed, as Ayoub highlights, the manufacturer is already outperforming international brands within certain segments, both in terms of quality and sales. “SANY is number one in the world when it comes to excavators,” he says. “In this space, the quality of its models has surpassed that of other brands by some distance. At Masaha, we can see that all SANY models are following the same trajectory. That’s why we know we have the right products to become Kuwait’s market leader for equipment sales, just as we are for rental.”

Ayoub and his team have developed a five-year strategy to achieve this ambitious goal. They plan to take the number-one

spot within the coming two years before growing their market share over the subsequent three-year period. So, what are the cornerstones of this strategy?

“Firstly, we need to identify the equipment that will be needed in Kuwait based on our customers’ project requirements,” he explains. “It’s vital that we fully understand the specifications of the machinery that will be in demand. Secondly, we will focus on maximizing our market coverage. This is important as we need to be in a position to reach all prospective customers operating in Kuwait. Finally, we will continue to develop an experienced sales force. If we achieve all three, I am confident that we will establish Masaha as Kuwait’s leading equipment seller.”

Ayoub is understandably pleased with Masaha’s sales performance in H2 2022, but what about next year? Does he expect this upwards sales trajectory to continue?

“Yes, because we are visiting our customers on a daily basis and our prospects are looking promising,” he concludes. “Sales is about information; the more information you have, the more units you will sell. We expect new projects to be announced in Q1 2023, with mobilization commencing during the following quarter. So, from Q2 2023 through to the end of the year, I think there is significant potential. We are preparing now by placing orders for stock and strengthening our sales team. In collaboration with SANY, we are getting ready to meet increased demand.”.

Masaha Equipment Co. is the authorised dealer for Chinaheadquartered machinery giant, SANY, in Kuwait.

IN FOR THE LONG RUN

A stalwart in the construction machinery supply industry in Dubai, UAE, and the Middle East region, Construction Machinery Center has made a name for itself based purely on its after-sales service. When customers stay on for decades, it’s only due to the quality of products and service.

Construction Machinery Center (CMC) was founded in 1973 and today it is a part of the RTS Investments Group. At the time, the construction machinery market in the UAE did not have any real supply, service and aftermarket support solutions. CMC started off with a few branded machines but with a dedicated team for its after-sales and parts division. From the start, the intention was to provide solutions and as their stellar service programme became evident, the machinery brands started coming in along with the customers.

Ziad Hamade, General Manager at Construction Machinery Center, says: “The company started with a total headcount of 30 employees working in the Sales, Marketing, After Sales and Parts departments. There was a lot to learn in those days, the market was also small and hence the focus was more on training and teaching the staff.” At the time, CMC was the first to introduce the mobile stationery equipment machines for pumping concrete. This gave the company an edge over others in the market and proved to be a boost for its future from there.

Today, CMC has all the established construction machinery brands in its portfolio - Ammann, Lissmac, Sunward, Silla, Rockwheel, Terex trucks, Chicago Pneumatic, Pramac, Doosan and Komptech to name a few. “For us at CMC, it’s always about supporting the customer after the purchase. After-sales is our niche,” shares Hamade. Once the deal is done by the sales team, CMC’s after-sales (both the parts and the service team) is what essentially brings in the repeat orders. “A good brand is identified only after the sale is conducted. The brand’s professional approach, troubleshooting, and parts availability are the main factors for a success story,” he adds.

CMC provides essential equipment for the construction industry in the UAE (their biggest market in the region) and the Middle East. They have construction machinery, concrete equipment, crushing plants, concrete batching plants, material handling equipment, oil field equipment, industrial air compressors, agriculture equipment, airport equipment and power generators. The company works on long term growth agreements with their partners/suppliers and not on short term/high profit goals. Most of the companies they are working with have been with CMC for 40 years or more.

Currently the construction market has gained ground after a rather discouraging two years. “There was a lot of static in the market during the pandemic. It proved to be a good thing for demand, though. Because even though fuel prices were higher, in the local market there were many announcements and initiation of new projects,” says Hamade. Prices from suppliers within Europe, USA, and China were higher which meant a more expensive product for the end user. “The demand prevailed eventually. It was higher than the previous years although the cost for the consumers had increased.”

The pandemic wasn’t good for business, but CMC saw an opportunity to diversify and acquired the marketing and sales distribution rights for a leading material handling manufacturer. This new partnership covered up for the low sales from the construction market. “Since then, we are diversifying our offering to target more sectors connected with construction,” continues Hamade.

Machines in demand

The last three months have seen even better demand for all of CMC’s solutions, however the most in demand equipment are:

Concrete Pumps by Schwing

• S43 mounted on MB Chassis - The 5-section boom of the S 43 SX III is extremely robust with incredible flexibility for different concrete placing jobs thanks to the Z-folding tip section with its 270 degrees opening angle. The combination of proven Schwing technology with continuous innovation has resulted in reliability, performance, and ease of use without compromise. High pump power at low engine speed combined with the legendary durability of the rock valve enables the lowest operating and maintenance costs in this class.

Road Construction Machines by

• AMMANN: PTR, Tandem Rollers Light & Heavy, Walk

Behind Rollers/Rammers/Compactor. Ammann’s Tandem Roller options include the proprietary Ammann Compaction Expert (ACE), an automated compaction measurement and control system. ACE systems with various capacities are available. All provide cost-saving efficiencies. Service and maintenance points are easy to reach, as are fluid ports. The service team will be able to make quicker, more efficient work of preventive

maintenance. Plus on many models the operator’s station extends beyond the frame for improved views of the drum, surface and spray system. All models utilise a rotating seat that helps the operator see out the front and back. Tandem rollers are designed and engineered for easy operation. That includes the location of controls, an easy-to-see operator display, drive levers, visibility and easy adjustment of amplitude and frequency.

• LISSMAC: Floor Saws, Masonry Saws and Band Saws. The Lissmac Floor Saw is useful in robust and compact construction. Comes in a closed, solid frame. The smooth raising and lowering of the saw blade with a closed threaded spindle prevent damaging the saw blade. It comes with an adjustable cutting depth indicator for all saw blade diameters. It has a large 33 litre capacity water tank which reduces work interruptions. The watercooling system provides optimum saw blade cooling, this guarantees a longer saw blade life. It has an easily detachable saw blade cover.

Material Handling Solutions by DOOSAN

• Diesel from 3 up to 16 tons - LPG G20-G35 N series are designed for a broad spectrum of heavy applications in manufacturing, warehousing, outdoor storage, and distribution. The series offer outstanding performance

levels including durability and reliability. The robust build has been retained, and operator comfort levels have been maintained as high design priorities. These hard-working engine powered forklifts will meet the toughest challenges that customers throw at them including ramps, grades and rough underfoot conditions. Whether loading stacks, packing racks or stuffing trucks, they are guaranteed to impress both operators and operation’s personnel with its power, performance and productivity.

Power & Air Solutions:

• Chicago Pneumatic: Compressors 175 – 850 CFM. These units are an excellent partner for pneumatic tools such as rock drills, breakers, air guns, wrenches, dewatering pumps, and abrasive blasting equipment. They can also provide backup power on the jobsite during power cuts and electrical failures. Canopy doors open and out of the way for convenient routine maintenance. Asymmetric rotors allow for increased efficiency. In addition, a low rotor speed and few moving parts minimise wear and tear for reliable performance and long service life. A high performance two-stage air intake filter prevents dust and dirt particles from entering the compressor and engine. A service indicator on the filter tells you when it needs replacement.

Having the number of machines CMC has in store and with its customers requires a large in-house service and maintenance team. Their large inventory is stored in a 200,000 sq foot, covered, temperature controlled, state-of-the-art warehouse. The service division is equipped with all the latest maintenance and care technology. “The extreme weather and high temperatures are the worst enemies of our inventory,” adds Hamade.

CMC doesn’t have a seller/buyer mentality. “Our clients are our long-term partners; our duty is to give the correct advice and provide the right solutions. It makes us happy when our partners have a fleet of operational machines supplied by us for years and they come back to try the new modified versions,” adds Hamade.

CMC has several service plans which are all tailored as per the client’s needs. “Large organisations usually have their own service teams and hence do not require our maintenance programs. Smaller organisations usually like our support, so we make it a part of the total package,” concludes Hamade..

Ziad Hamade, General Manager at Construction Machinery Center.

PLAYING A KEY ROLE

Juffali Commercial Vehicles and Mercedes-Benz Trucks play a major role in the construction of Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion megacity project Neom.

Juffali Commercial Vehicles is playing a vital role in the construction and development of one of the world’s most ambitious new mega-developments. NEOM is described as a vision of what a new future may look like; the estimated $500 billion regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea being built from the ground up as a living laboratory, and a place where entrepreneurship will chart the course for this new future.

“The scale and ambitions of NEOM are second to none and it is incredibly rewarding to see our Mercedes-Benz Trucks Actros and Arocs are working so hard for this world-class project,” says Heiko Schulze, CEO of Juffali Commercial Vehicles.

NEOM will be the home and workplace of more than a million residents from around the world. It will include towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations.

Top-of-the-range trucks

“The Mercedes-Benz Trucks brand is synonymous with reliability, top-of-the-range Heavy-Duty Trucks, and our customers receive a Truck with components that are designed to work together to deliver higher production levels and versatility,” says Schulze.

The new generation of Mercedes-Benz, Actros, and Arocs heavy-duty trucks, which are assembled at the National Automobile Industry (NAI) Factory (subsidiary of Juffali Commercial Vehicles) in Saudi Arabia, has added a new dimension of efficiency and strength, as they were developed specifically for extreme weather conditions in Saudi Arabia and with specifications that make them bear the most difficult operating requirements.

“The Mercedes-Benz, Actros, and Arocs trucks have proven to be highly efficient and durable, making them a favorite for many customers around the world,” adds Schulze.

Assembled locally

A joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles and E.A. Juffali & Brothers established the NAI factory in Jeddah in 1974 to assemble Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles locally in Saudi Arabia.

The NAI factory is continuing to develop and grow to become one of the top Mercedes-Benz plants outside of Germany and has earned the ISO-9001/2000 international quality certificates. Aligned with Vision 2030, the NAI factory is assembled locally by the hands of Saudis.

Juffali Commercial Vehicles’ parent company, JIPCO, offers Mercedes-Benz Trucks, FUSO Trucks & Buses, MCV Buses, EvoBus, and Mercedes-Benz Vans, as well as service and

Great ambitions

Heiko Schulze, CEO of Juffali Commercial Vehicles.

support solutions. Their services cover all various complex requirements, from sales of new and used vehicles, spare parts, repair, and maintenance, to body work and vehicle assembly.

With the first phase of the development expected to be complete by 2025, NEOM will be a destination and a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses, and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and companies will come to research, incubate, and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways. Residents of NEOM will embody an international ethos and embrace a culture of exploration, risk-taking, and diversity – all supported by a progressive law compatible with international norms and conducive to economic growth.

Crane and heavy lifting company, Arabian Consolidated Trading Est. (ACT), has become the first company in Saudi Arabia to take delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane. The company previously reported positive experiences with its predecessor model, the Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1.

The LTM 1650-8.1 is expected to set new standards in the Saudi Arabian crane market. ACT opted for the full equipment package including both telescopic boom lengths, 54 and 80 metres, at the time of purchase. Having enjoyed a good business relationship with Liebherr since 1987, ACT has full confidence in Liebherr’s service organisation and crane technology.

“The LTM 1500-8.1 is a proven crane within the ACT Group that has also impressed our customers,” says Hassan

Mohammed Rashid Al-Naimi, Founder and President of ACT. The new LTM 1650-8.1 outperforms its predecessor by 15 to 50 percent in terms of load capacity – depending on the equipment. “We wanted to have Saudi Arabia’s first LTM 1650-8.1. ACT has always been a pioneer and has set standards in the crane business in Saudi Arabia. And we have now done this once again with the new 700-tonne crane,” explains Al-Naimi.

Full package with two boom variants

At ACT it is standard practice to buy fully equipped cranes – the Saudi Arabian company therefore did likewise when purchasing the LTM 1650-8.1, acquiring both telescopic boom lengths in the process. The new crane can be equipped with a 54 or 80-metre boom. To switch between them, only the

corresponding telescopic sections must be changed, rather than the entire boom. This option allows the advantages of both boom variants to be exploited. The 80-metre boom offers large hoist heights and radii, making ACT’s new 700-tonne crane suitable for jobs that fall between the capabilities of the LTM 1500-8.1 and the LTM 11200-9.1.

The 54-metre telescopic boom offers advantages in terms of mobility, allowing the crane to travel on the road with the front supports and a twelve-tonne axle load. To minimise the set-up time, however, the rear supports are installed as complete support boxes in a single hoist and connected using quick couplings. “We need a fast crane, a so-called taxi crane. The LTM 1650-8.1 is easy to mobilise. This is important for emergency maintenance work in the refineries, where we only have four hours to set up for shutdown work. The new 700-tonne crane is the best choice here,” explains Al-Naimi.

High level of satisfaction

The technical aspects of Liebherr cranes are highly valued by ACT. “Generally speaking, everyone here at ACT is convinced by the standards Liebherr sets each time they launch a new product,” says Al-Naimi. This satisfaction with Liebherr cranes also extends to ACT’s customers. “Our customer Aramco is very satisfied with Liebherr in the field of refinery maintenance and shutdown work in particular,” explains Al-Naimi. This is also where the main application areas for ACT’s new LTM 1650-8.1 lie. Liebherr’s fast and reliable service is crucial for ACT, since it keeps crane downtime to a minimum.

Close business relations

ACT purchased its first Liebherr crane in 1987. “Willi Liebherr’s visit to our site in 1992 strengthened our business relationship even further,” says Al-Naimi. “Apart from our partnership, we are very satisfied with Liebherr’s service and local presence in Saudi Arabia. This is also the reason why our customers prefer Liebherr for these types of large orders.”

The crane and heavy-duty company Arabian Consolidated Trading Est was founded in Saudi Arabia in 1986 and has grown steadily ever since. Besides its many years of experience in the area of crane and heavy-duty equipment rental, the company also focuses on modernisation measures. In total, Arabian Consolidated Trading Est operates 238 cranes, 180 of which were manufactured by Liebherr.

Headquartered in Jubail, the company has offices in Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam and Yanbu and employs a total of 1,000 people. The company’s focus is on crane rental and operations in refinery maintenance and decommissioning..

THE BIGGER THE BETTER

Machinery experts from Komatsu and LiuGong speak to Plant & Equipment about existing and predicted levels of demand for bulldozers in the Middle East.

The global bulldozer market reached $4.4 billion in 2021, according to research published by IMARC Group, and is expected to hit $6.5 billion by 2027. If achieved, this trajectory will entail an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% during the period.

As a region renowned for its ambitious, large-scale developments, there has always been a need for effective and dependable bulldozers in the Middle East. Indeed, GCC-based construction professionals have been known to remark that Dubai was built with a Caterpillar D9 and a Toyota Land Cruiser. While such comments are obviously intended to be tongue-in-cheek, they contain at least a kernel of truth. While the Gulf’s modern metropolises may

be known for their high-tech construction methodologies, the megastructures that populate the cities of today simply wouldn’t have been possible without assistance from the humble bulldozer.

But while the bulldozers of old may have been seen as blunt instruments, to tar today’s models with the same brush would be both inaccurate and unfair. As Yuki Sugiya, Manager of Product Marketing at Komatsu Middle East, tells James Morgan, there has been significant innovation within this segment since people began building futuristic cityscapes in the desert.

“Komatsu has been doing business in the Middle East since the 1960s, and we believe that our customers appreciate

our accumulated experience and continuous quality improvements,” Sugiya explains. “Demand for Komatsu bulldozers has continued to grow over the past few years, and we expect this trend to persist into the future. Large-scale dozers such as the Komatsu D155, D275, D375 and D475 are very popular across the region, and high levels of demand have helped our team to steadily increase its sales volume.”

Li Yi, General Manager of LiuGong Africa Middle East, is also keen to emphasise the importance of iterative improvements

within the segment of earthmoving machinery, noting that the Japan-headquartered manufacturer’s competitiveness stems from continuous innovation. “In the coming year, LiuGong will launch new bulldozer models in the Middle East, as well as loaders and excavators, further enhancing its customer experience, helping users to complete their work more efficiently, and creating more value together,” he says.

“LiuGong also plans to further strengthen its service capabilities in the region, expanding the parts warehouse networks of its subsidiaries and improving component reserves,” Yi adds. “As part of this strategy, our company will also establish its own parts warehouses and service teams in certain markets, bringing us closer to our customers and enabling us to deliver the support they require.”

The Middle East’s bulldozer segment certainly seems to be in rude health, but which markets and industries feature most commonly in manufacturers’ order books at present?

“We believe the market is being driven by growing demand in the UAE and Saudi Arabia,” Sugiya says. “The Komatsu D155, for instance, is used by many customers in the Emirates as a ‘standard’ for earthmoving machinery, regardless of the worksite –from rocky terrain to desert landscaping.”

Li Yi, General Manager of LiuGong Africa Middle East.

Commenting on the sectors that are currently driving demand, Yi says: “Infrastructure, construction and oilfield service projects in the Middle East represent the main customers for LiuGong bulldozers. Our machines are ideally suited to these types of projects. We have seen a solid increase in sales in the Middle East market over the past year, especially in Saudi Arabia.

“With 330 HP, the LiuGong CLGB320 is our most popular bulldozer in the Middle East at present,” he continues. “We launched this model more than a decade ago and, thanks to continuous improvement and adaptability, it is well placed to meet the needs of end users working in the region’s harsh operating environment. More than 200 of these bulldozers are currently in the hands of our customers across the Middle East.”

Sugiya reports a similarly positive trajectory for Komatsu. “Our past results have been very good,” he explains. “Like others, we are benefiting from increased demand in various GCC countries thanks to the prevalence of large-scale projects. The Middle East has among the highest levels of bulldozer demand in the world, which is why Komatsu is continuing to receive enquiries from customers across the region.”

So, what should bulldozer manufacturers and dealers expect from the region during the coming years?

Will Gulf-based customers continue to fill the order books of earthmover manufacturers over the longer term?

“In the future, with the rise of large-scale infrastructure in the Middle East market, LiuGong expects demand for earthmoving machinery – including bulldozers – to increase significantly,” Yi concludes. “However, competition within this segment will also become more intense. Only brands capable of delivering performance, efficiency, high-quality aftersales support and value will stand out in the market.”.

Yuki Sugiya, Manager of Product Marketing at Komatsu Middle East.

Middle East Mega Projects

by Plant & Equipment

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , OMAN

Project: Develop Railway Network

Value: USD 3,000,000,000

Oman Rail, the Sultanate’s national developer, has signed an agreement with UAE rail network developer, Etihad Rail, to set up a joint venture company, Oman-Etihad Rail Company, at a total investment of $3bn. Oman-Etihad Rail Company will design, develop, and operate a railway network connecting Sohar Port to the UAE national rail network.

Under this agreement, Oman-Etihad Rail will lay the groundwork and workplan for the project, including its financial mechanisms and schedule. The company will also handle the design, development, and operation of the rail

network, which connects Sohar and Abu Dhabi, in line with the standards of the two countries.

The 303km railway will primarily link Sohar to Abu Dhabi and will feature the best international safety, security, and environmental standards, to provide faster and safer passenger and freight services. The passenger trains are designed to reduce travel time from Sohar to Abu Dhabi to 1 hour 40 minutes, and from Sohar to Al Ain to 47 minutes, travelling at a maximum speed of 200km/h. Meanwhile, the freight trains will run up to 120km/h.

QATAR

Project: Hamad International Airport Terminal Expansion

Value: USD 3,000,000,000

Client: Civil Aviation Authority Website: www.caa.gov.qa

The project aims to expand the existing passenger terminal complex with more e-gates, new duty-free and passenger amenity areas, and remote transfer baggage facility. The terminal expansion will increase the annual passenger capacity of the airport from 24 million to 53 million. The Hamad International Airport terminal expansion project will add a 10,000m² indoor tropical garden in a new central concourse and a 268m² water feature, which will be the primary component of the project. The Hamad International Airport will break ground on the next development phase in January 2023.

IRAQ, JORDAN

Project: Construct Electric Power Connection Line

Value: USD 130,000,000

Client: Government of Iraq

Iraq and Jordan will contribute a total of $130m to build the electric power connection line in the joint power connection project. Iraq will incur $100m, while Jordan’s share stands at $30m. Jordan is completely ready for the connection which will start very soon while the Iraqi side of the project will be ready by next summer. As for the pipeline, Iraq has completed some 80 percent of the procedures necessary to reach a framework agreement. The first phase of the electric power connection project aims to provide Iraq with up to 150 megawatts of electricity. The second phase is projected to provide 500 megawatts, and 900 megawatts are expected in the third phase.

Client: Oman-Etihad Rail Website: www.uaeoman.etihadrail.ae

Project: Mineral Exploration Value: USD 534,000,000

Client: Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Website: www.mim.gov.sa

The new mining tender is aimed to complete the current licensing process based on the new Saudi Mining Investment Law and achieve the Vision 2030 objectives, with regard to attracting foreign direct investments (FDIs) from the private sector and increasing exploration initiatives. The ministry expected that the SAR 2 billion Khunayqiyah project to provide 2,000-3,000 direct and indirect job opportunities and contribute to the development of the zinc and copper industries in the country. The Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) stressed the great geological potential of the deposits amounting to 26 million tons of zinc and copper, respectively, and that they are key minerals for the transformation of energy sources in the world. The consortium of Moxico Resources and Ajlan & Bros. won the license for the exploration of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Khunayqiyah mining.

Project: Advanced Recycling Facility

Value: USD 150,000,000

Client: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Website: www.kezadgroup.com

Under the agreement, Renov8 Polymer Industries Ltd will invest $150m, to develop a 30,000sqm plot in KEZAD’s Polymers Park, as well as an expansion plot of 38,000sqm adjacent to the primary facility, for the recycling of mixed plastic waste. In addition to supporting the broader UAE Net-Zero by 2050 strategy, the agreement seeks to advance the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy for which the transition towards a circular economy forms a cornerstone. The facility will also benefit from Abu Dhabi’s upcoming carbon trading exchange platform, set to be the world’s first fully regulated carbon trading exchange and carbon clearing house. The new facility will be a pioneering showcase of innovation and sustainability in plastic production and the remanufacturing of plastic waste.

Project: Solar Park Value: USD 330,000,000

Client: Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) Website: www.swcc.gov.sa

Saudi Arabia’s Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has picked local construction company Alfanar to set up a 110-MW solar park that will power the Al Jubail 2 water desalination plant on the east coast of the Kingdom. The deployment of solar energy at the site is aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 155 megatonnes annually and reducing electricity consumption. The clean electricity from the solar park will also displace the consumption of 410,000 barrels of crude oil annually at the water desalination plant which has a production capacity of up to 1 million cubic metres per day.

Project: Housing Villa Complex Value: USD 100,000,000

Client: Ministry of Housing (MOH) Website: www.housing.gov.bh

The design works have commenced on the Housing Villa Complex project and is expected to be completed in December 2022. A joint venture of PACE Architecture Engineering & Planning and Ansari Engineering Service is the design and supervision consultant for the project.

Bidders for the contract included Dar SSH International Engineering Consultants; Almatouck Consultants and Gulf House Engineering JV; Dar Gulf Consult and Mohamed Salahuddin Consulting Engineering Bureau (MSCEB) JV, Narco Engineering Consultants and Khatib & Alami - Consolidated Engineering Company JV, according to officials from three companies. The scope of work involves the construction of 314 Villas, a park, parking spaces, landscaping work and utility works. The project is slated for completion in fourth quarter 2025.

SAUDI ARABIA

SAUDI ARABIA

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

BAHRAIN

STIHL OPENS NEW SUBSIDIARY IN KENYA

STIHL laid the foundations for further growth and clearly demonstrating its commitment to the important African market. The company has opened its second subsidiary on the African continent in Kenya and celebrated the 25th anniversary of its subsidiary in South Africa.

“Africa is an important market for STIHL, and we look forward to growing with both our business and our dealer network on this continent,” said Norbert Pick, STIHL’s Executive Board Member for Marketing and Sales.

An office was set up in Kenya in 2017 with the aim of offering training and product demonstrations, especially for agricultural cooperatives. A roughly 1,000 square-metre office between the airport and the centre of Nairobi was rented and extensively renovated, and has now been officially opened. Sebastian Groth, the German ambassador to Kenya, joined the ceremony in person. The new subsidiary currently employs 16 people and supplies STIHL products to the dealer network in Kenya, as well as in Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia. An additional warehouse in Nairobi is operated by Fargo Courier, an external logistics provider.

The South African subsidiary ANDREAS STIHL Ltd. in Pietermaritzburg has celebrated its 25th anniversary following

a one-year delay due to the pandemic and other causes. In June 2021, the company’s warehouse was completely destroyed and the administrative building suffered significant damage during the riots and looting in the area around the port city of Durban. STIHL immediately put together a crisis team and set up a temporary warehouse in Johannesburg, while a building in Pietermaritzburg was rented to house the offices.

STIHL established an office in Pietermaritzburg in 1996 and began expanding the company’s market presence in Africa. STIHL South Africa currently has 39 employees..

SARENS TILTS AND INSTALLS STEEL METRO COLUMNS IN EGYPT

Since May, Sarens has been on site at the Remaya metro station in Giza, Egypt, where the CC2600H and CC600 have been lifting and installing 70-tonne steel columns for the station. Sarens conducted the work on behalf of their client Hassan Allam.

To prepare for the lifting and installation work, Sarens considered the number of steel columns and their locations within a relatively tight worksite. Exact planning was paramount to safely assembling the equipment as well as for tilting, crawling, and slewing operations during execution.

To lift the columns, Sarens used the CC2600H crawler crane with 54-metre main boom, as well as the CC600 crawler crane with 36-metre main boom. The CC2600 was brought in from another completed project, while the CC600 arrived directly from the Sarens yard. It then took two days to set up the equipment.

The two cranes have been working to lift several steel columns for the metro station, performing 14 picks in three months at a height of two metres. The six-member crew has been performing the project work steadily and with no interruptions or breakdowns, pausing only for regular maintenance work on the cranes. .

STRATEGIC STEP

ISUZU MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA POSITIONS ITSELF FOR GROWTH INTO AFRICA

Operations. “Our customers are at the heart of our business and the aim is to close the gaps between expectation and experience, creating a more robust and fulfilling customer experience all round.”

Construction has commenced at the Germiston site, and completion is envisaged to be in early 2023.

ISUZU Motors South Africa confirmed Gauteng as the province of choice to house its very own Parts Distribution Centre (PDC). This strategic step will bring ISUZU’s PDC and training centre closer to its biggest regional market and the Rest of Africa markets.

“This centre will allow us to be closer to the markets we serve on the continent and be better positioned to service our customers nationally with quick turn-around times,” said Komane Pitso, Senior Vice President for Commercial

“Gauteng is the ideal location to house our new PDC and ISUZU training centre because of the province’s proximity to northern provinces and the rest of Africa. This allows us to provide added value to our customers as we position ourselves for growth,” said Pitso.

ISUZU is a key contributor to the South African economy and has attained a B-BBEE Level 1 score for the last 3 consecutive years. Through key strategic investments and decisions, ISUZU has steadily grown its market share in both commercial and light commercial vehicle segments in the South African market. The manufacturer’s robust growth strategy is set to drive growth in the rest of Africa's markets through innovation and driving efficiencies in their operations..

CONTINENTAL TYRE SOUTH AFRICA APPOINTS RAMOABI MOENG AS PLANT MANAGER

Exactly one year after being appointed as Deputy Plant Manager for Continental Tyre South Africa, Ramoabi Moeng has been promoted to Plant Manager of the Gqeberha facility which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. It is the German tyre manufacturer’s only plant in Africa, producing world-class tyres for the original equipment (OE) and replacement tyre sectors in South Africa, as well as exports around the world. Moeng replaces Ahmed Boualam who has left the company to pursue other opportunities.

“I am delighted to announce Ramoabi Moeng as our new Plant Manager to lead the important manufacturing operations that are an essential part of our local and export business,” said Martin Buday, MD of Continental Tyre South Africa.

He joined Continental Tyre SA in 2016 as Maintenance Manager and was selected to lead the Manufacturing Engineering Technologies team in 2018, a position he held

“Leading the Continental Tyre SA manufacturing operations in South Africa is a fantastic opportunity, and I look forward to cementing the trust placed in our company by our customers and stakeholders alike,” said Moeng..

until being appointed Deputy Plant Manager in August 2021.

IVECO LAUNCHES THE NEW IVECO S-WAY AND IVECO T-WAY IN TUNISIA

and the local dealers presented the new Heavy Range to the Tunisian market in a series of dedicated events between 19th and 21st September 2022.

The Tunisian market represents one of the most strategical markets for IVECO in terms of investment, presence, and customer value. More than 250 customers appreciated the new functionalities of the range, completely built around the driver, with particular attention to productivity, safety and a completely renewed and redesigned cabin, to improve the onboard comfort and vehicle performance.

IVECO launched the IVECO WAY heavy range in Tunisia: the IVECO S-WAY, the on-road truck developed to deliver a complete package of features focused on the driver experience, on efficiency and business productivity and the IVECO T-WAY, the off-road vehicle designed and engineered for the toughest missions in the most extreme conditions.

After the regional launch in Dubai in December 2021 and the local launch in South Africa in March 2022, the IVECO brand

“Every detail of the new IVECO WAY Range has been developed in order to optimize the Total Cost of Ownership elements: fuel consumption, price, residual value, maintenance and uptime costs, driver satisfaction and productivity,” said Fabio De Serafini, Africa & Middle East Business Director. “The new IVECO WAY Range will allow to further consolidate the IVECO leadership in the heavy segment in the Tunisia market. The world is moving fast and the world of transport must not only keep up but anticipate and drive the change.”.

collaboration comes with the two companies’ adoption of sustainable development goals, green initiatives and Egypt’s ‘Vision 2030’.

Furthermore, the conversion of the trucks to natural gas aims to booster green practices and reduce the carbon footprint of land transportation, which poses one of the main environmental challenges globally. The land transportation sector is responsible for 18% of the total emissions caused by human activity. Alternatively, converting to natural gas cuts CO2 emissions by 13%, making natural gas one of the safest and cleanest fuels with no harmful emissions, especially in the field of transportation and logistics.

Through previous partnerships, Ostool has been providing its truck fleet of Silo and flatbed trucks for transporting cement to serve Lafarge’s factory in Ain Sokhna, Egypt..

Lafarge Egypt, a member of Holcim Group, collaborated with Ostool for Land Transportation, a subsidiary of Raya Holding for Financial Investments (RAYA), to convert all fleet trucks serving Lafarge to operate on natural gas, reducing carbon footprint and promoting sustainable development. The new

AUTHORISED DEALER

WACKER NEUSON SOUTH AFRICA EXTENDS ATTACHMENT PORTFOLIO AS NEWLY-APPOINTED CANGINI BENNE DEALER

range of premium quality Cangini Benne attachments within the South and Sub-Saharan African territories. Wacker Neuson customers can now benefit from faster, local access to Cangini products, product expertise, and aftermarket care.

Cangini Benne was established in Italy in the 1980s and the brand has been present in Southern Africa for approximately ten years. The company is globally renowned for the design and production of one of the widest attachment portfolios on the market which include standard and hydraulic work tools for excavators, skid-steer loaders, wheel loaders, and telehandlers

Wacker Neuson leads the international market in the design, manufacture, and supply of all these compact machines.

Wacker Neuson South Africa was appointed as the authorised dealer for Italy-based machine attachment specialist, Cangini Benne. As one affiliate in the Wacker Neuson Group to be awarded a Cangini Benne dealer certificate, Wacker Neuson South Africa is now able to distribute and sell the complete

Wacker Neuson is responsible for sales to both public and private entities as well as for after-sales service, maintenance, repairs, and skilled technical support on all Cangini Benne products in the field..

ACQUISITION

EPIROC SIGNS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER

Epiroc has signed an agreement to acquire AARD Mining Equipment, a South African mining equipment manufacturer. AARD, based near Johannesburg, South Africa, designs, manufactures, services and supports a wide range of mining equipment, specializing in low-profile underground machines for mines with low mining heights. The high-quality products include drill rigs, bolters, loaders, scalers, and more.

The company’s customers are mainly in the Southern Africa region. AARD has approximately 200 employees and had revenues in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, of about MSEK 650.

“AARD has reputable and reliable products that complement our underground product portfolio well,” said Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO. “This acquisition will further strengthen our growth ambitions in Africa and beyond. We are looking forward to welcoming the great team at AARD to Epiroc.”

The acquisition is expected to be completed in the next few months. The transaction contains conditions normal for transactions of this nature, including regulatory approval from the competition authorities. The transaction is not subject to a disclosure obligation pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. .

VOLVO TRUCKS SOUTH AFRICA PLANT STARTS EURO

ASSEMBLY

Volvo Trucks South Africa has started assembly of Euro 5 specification trucks at its plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Euro 5 variants have been available in South Africa since 2012, but for the first time, they will now be assembled locally.

Euro 5 assembly at the plant does not come at the expense of the production of the company’s current range, it is complimentary. Volvo Trucks initially started with the assembly of Euro 5 level FH truck-tractors, the company’s long-haul icon, as this is the model that customers are asking for. More models and configurations will be added over time as fleet owners require them.

Certain layout changes were made to the facility to accommodate AdBlue filling in trucks, as well as for storage. Additional floor layout adjustments were also done to allow for new procedures like the assembly of AdBlue tanks and special exhaust systems.

The Volvo Trucks plant has also recently installed a new solar power system to generate renewable energy for the facility. A total of 440 solar panels and two solar inverters will generate 243kW of power - approximately 60% of the energy needed for the plant.

FUSO Trucks recently launched the all-new FUSO TV33400S 6x4 truck tractor in South Africa. The new truck is assembled from its well-established manufacturing plant in East London which celebrates 60 years of existence in South Africa, and locally tested under the toughest operating conditions.

The new product offers a truckload of industry-leading standard features for short to medium haul, distribution, and construction. Furthermore, it can be purchased with a fully-fledged value chain offering which includes; service and maintenance contracts, and in-house tailor-made finance solutions through Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS).

“Southern Africa remains a focus market for FUSO Trucks and today with the launch of this new truck, we are confident that it will move us into a stronger position across all major segments,” says Maretha Gerber, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Daimler Truck Southern Africa. “Looking ahead, our future product line-up will further reinforce our brand as the most preferred business partner by our customers.”

Improved fuel efficiency and productivity

One of the prime considerations in the all-new FUSO TV33400S 6x4 truck tractor is maximum torque from low rpm, which provides the right power and control to pull goods from a standstill - while at the same time providing the driver with enough torque to keep the actual speed and optimised vehicle acceleration, contributing to major savings on fuel.

The new truck also comes standard with an automated manual transmission, a forward-thinking feature that continues to set the bar high in the industry, thanks to its positive impact on fuel consumption, vehicle performance, safety, and driver comfort.

Further to this, driving in the new model is also facilitated by an improved cruise control system and a speed limiter, which allow the driver to maintain constant and fuel-saving speedreducing driver fatigue and accidents, especially when driving on open highways.

The all-new 6x4 truck tractor also provides business operators with peace of mind as the vehicle is built on a heavy-duty hub reduction rear axle with a differential lock, to handle any kind of tasks thrown at it to meet a variety of business needs.

Enhanced safety features

FUSO Trucks, made no compromises when it comes to standard safety features in the new FUSO TV33-400S 6x4 truck tractor. The truck is fully equipped with an ABS air brake system and auxiliary exhaust brake, providing excellent support for safe driving.

Additionally, the new vehicle has further enhanced safety through the design of the cab as it proudly complies with the most stringent ECE R29 version cab strength regulations that involve two cab tests – front impact, static roof strength and an optional impact test on the cab’s rear wall.

Aerodynamic cab

The new model offers outstanding fuel consumption through its finely crafted aerodynamic cab design with the aim of minimising air drag. Visibility on the new truck has also been enhanced, owing to the distinctively looking dual chamber headlamp with LED daytime running light. The LED daytime running lights increases road presence and improves safety.

Further improvement on the truck is the electrical cab tilt which provides effortless operation – easy to lift and wide access to the engine bay for easy maintenance.

All inspection and maintenance points are easy to find and access, thanks to the front service flap which ensures the vehicle is in optimal operating condition and on the road where it belongs.

Cab interior design has always been one of FUSO Trucks’ key focus areas to meet the driver’s increasing needs. Its

ergonomically designed interiors and features enhance driving pleasure and considerably reduce fatigue.

A prime example is the intelligent instrument cluster a multiinformation display. This exceptional feature provides useful information like coolant temperature, ambient temperature, engine run hours, average speed, fuel efficiency DTE, and gear indicator.

Furthermore, a lot of attention to detail in the new vehicle also went into the sleeper cab, which has been designed to make drivers feel at home while on the road, reduce driver fatigue and maximise productivity.

Tailored for buyers

With the new truck, buyers get service intervals and warranty tailored to their business activities. This includes engine oil change at 50,000km or 1000 hours, coolant change approximately on 100,000km or 12 months, transmission oil change on 150,000km, differential oil change on 150,000km, and warranty at 4 years or 300,000km..

WE HAVE THE

SMALL MACHINES, MASSIVE POTENTIAL

Bobcat and Sunward speak to James Morgan about growing demand for mini excavators in African markets.

The equipment may be small but don’t let that fool you. Compact diggers represent big business on the international stage. The global market value for mini excavators was estimated to be in the region of $6.5 billion in 2020, according to ResearchAndMarkets.com. This figure is expected to grow to more than $10 billion by 2030, representing a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% during the period.

Countries in Africa have not traditionally been known as highdemand markets for mini excavators, instead favouring larger construction equipment. Historically, compact machinery has proved more popular in regions that feature a higher prevalence of confined job sites.

While Bob Xie, Middle East Country Manager for Sunward, says that Europe remains the primary market for his employer’s compact machinery, and demand for largescale equipment is also growing, he notes that the Chinaheadquartered manufacturer is witnessing orders from mini excavator converts in Algeria and Morocco.

“In African markets, Sunward mini excavators are mainly used in sectors such as telecommunications, infrastructure

and small-scale projects,” he tells Plant & Equipment. “We see the same industries driving demand for these units in other regions too. Elsewhere in Africa, Sunward’s larger equipment tends to be in highest demand. We mainly export lines such as cranes, excavators and drilling rigs to this region.”

Nicolas Dumont, District Sales Manager – Africa at USheadquartered Bobcat, says that while the global pandemic had an adverse impact on mini excavator orders in Africa – as was the case for most segments and regions – things appear to be back on track.

“Demand for mini excavators in Africa has fully recovered from pre-Covid times, and the industry is now at the same level as it was in 2018,” he explains. “Half of the mini excavator demand in the region is being generated by South Africa, where overall demand for these machines doubled from January to August of this year compared to the corresponding period of 2021.

“From a volume perspective, Bobcat’s top sellers are in the 4-5-tonne and 5-6-tonne segments, with high demand for the E50z and E55z models, respectively,” says Dumont. “The new R2-Series generations of these models were launched in 2021 and have been very well received by the market.”

When it comes to keeping pace with demand among customers in Africa, Xie points out that high-quality products and aftersales support are key considerations for Sunward. “Our machines’ components come from globally reputable suppliers,” he explains. “This is also the case with our engines, which are mostly Yanmar units at present. At the same time, our pricing is far more competitive than many of our European counterparts. So, both the quality and cost-effectiveness of Sunward machinery are appealing to customers.

“Then there is the matter of aftersales support,” Xie continues. “Sunward has dealers in more than 20 African countries,

including Algeria, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, which have responsibility for the servicing of our machinery and the supply of spare parts. We work closely with our local dealers to ensure our customers’ expectations are met.”

Dumont and his team continue to work diligently to strengthen Bobcat’s already impressive footprint in the region. “Most of our dealers in Africa are multi-brand, so we are working hard to keep them focused on Bobcat and its products,” he says. “Full-time support, flexibility and reactivity are key when it comes to keeping our partners motivated to fight for the brand.

“We have also joined forces with a number of new dealers in the region,” Dumont adds. “At the end of 2019, Bobcat appointed Rock Plant as its authorised dealer for Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Then, at the end of 2020, we appointed Sodim TP in Gabon. In late 2021 and early 2022, we added two more dealers: Machinery Exchange in Zimbabwe and Albadri Power in Sudan.

“The combination of our increased focus on existing dealers and the addition of new partners in African markets has led to Bobcat’s performance continuing to improve in 2022,” says Dumont. “We expect this trend to continue into next year as we already have expansion plans for West and Central Africa.”

In terms of new mini excavator models, Sunward is constantly looking at ways to strengthen its mini excavator range for

Since 2019, Bobcat has appointed additional dealers for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Gabon, Zimbabwe and Sudan.

customers in Africa and beyond. “We continue to update our mini excavator offering annually,” says Xie, adding that his team showcased a range of the manufacturer’s latest additions during bauma 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Innovation has represented an equally important focus for Bobcat of late, as Dumont explains. “In 2021, we introduced the E50z and E55z R2-Series, which feature dedicated engines with mechanical injection for African markets,” Dumont explains. “Mechanical engines really are a must in this region as they are capable of dealing with poor-quality fuel with high levels of sulphur, water and dust. The fact that Bobcat offers machinery with dedicated mechanical engines, which can be easily maintained and repaired by local mechanics, really gives us a competitive advantage in African markets.”

So, how do Sunward and Bobcat expect demand to evolve over the coming year?

“In Africa, I think we can expect significant development in a number of markets, including but not limited to countries such as Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa,” says Xie.

Dumont also predicts that the region’s upward trajectory to continue. “Year after year, we are seeing the mini excavator demand evolving in Africa,” he says. “This is still a low-volume product in the region but customers are not willing to wait months for their machines to arrive. The dealers of both Bobcat and its competitors understand this, which is why more and

more of them are holding mini excavator stock. This is a sign of increased interest and the long-term potential of this product.

“At the moment, the backhoe loader is still very much preferred by African customers but we are starting to see some countries shift towards mini excavators, as happened many years ago in Europe. It will take many more years for this shift to complete in Africa but the long-term potential for mini excavators in this region is clearly huge. Bobcat is working to ensure that its employees and dealers are ready for this change,” Dumont concludes..

Nicolas Dumont is District Sales Manager for Africa at USheadquartered equipment manufacturer, Bobcat.

UPCOMING by Plant & Equipment

Africa Mega Projects

Project: Green Hydrogen Production Plant

Value: USD 10,000,000,000

Hassan Allam and Masdar will invest $10bn in the Suez Canal Economic Zone’s green hydrogen project. In the first phase of the project, Hassan Allam Utilities and Masdar aim to establish a green hydrogen manufacturing facility, which would be operational by 2026, producing 100,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually for bunkering in the Suez Canal. The electrolyser facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone could be extended to up to 4GW by 2030 to produce 2.3 million tonnes of green ammonia for export as well as supply green hydrogen for local industries.

Masdar and Hassan Allam Utilities see Egypt as a hub for green hydrogen production, targeting the bunkering market, export to Europe, and boosting local industry. Under the agreement, the green hydrogen production plant will be built with an annual capacity of 20,000 tons, expandable to up to 220,000 tons per annum. The MoU has been signed by a group of government entities, including the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA), the SCZone, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. (EETC), and the sovereign fund of Egypt (TSFE), with India’s largest renewable energy company ReNew Power.

Project: Creek Town New Cairo Project

Value: USD 410,000,000

Client: Il Cazar Developments Website: www.ilcazar.com

The project, which is located directly on Suez Road on 100 acres, is divided into three phases and will consist of 1,500 units by 2024. Creek Town - New Cairo by il Cazar Developments luxury development is located directly on the new Suez Road in the First Settlement of New Cairo. Compound Creek Town New Cairo complex will include prime villas, standard villas, twin villas, town villas, apartments, and unparalleled amenities. Two clubhouses, a sports area, and a kid’s playground will exclusively serve the community.

MALI

Project: Hydropower Project

Value: USD 405,720,000

Client: OMVS Website: www.omvs.org

Galougo is a 285MW hydropower project that is planned on the Senegal river/basin in Mali. The project is currently in announced stage and will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2024 and is expected to enter commercial operation in 2027. The hydropower plant is expected to generate 1,520GWh of electricity.

Client: New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) Website: www.nrea.gov.eg

EGYPT

EGYPT

ZIMBABWE

Project: Iron & Steel Manufacturing Industrial Park Value: USD 1,000,000,000

Client: Dinson Iron & Steel Company Website: www.dinsonholding.com

A $1bn Dinson Iron & Steel manufacturing industrial park in Zimbabwe is set for construction following a recently held groundbreaking ceremony. The facility is expected to start operations in August of next year. When it is fully operational, the plant will be able to produce 1.2 million tonnes of steel annually. This will be done by exploiting the country’s abundant ore deposits. Zimbabwe would be home to one of the continent’s biggest iron and steel manufacturing plants.

The region around the steel plant will also see the development of rail connections. The linkages will run from Zimbabwe to Mozambique to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It will come along with roads, a hydroelectric dam, a power line, schools, clinics, and houses.

Project: Construct Hospital

Value: USD 70,000,000

Client: Ministry of Health Website: www.health.go.ug

Plans are underway to construct a 250-bed capacity specialised heart hospital to save the country from financial haemorrhage associated with medical tourism. Parliament already approved their request for a $70m loan for the construction and equipping of the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) infrastructure project on the 10 acres of land at Nakawa, Naguru, that will accommodate the Cardiac Centre of Excellence.

The new center will increase space to allow them to do more heart surgeries. There have been issues of delays to perform surgery at the current UHI facility at Mulago Hospital.

EGYPT

Project: Mixed-use Project

Value: USD 1,500,000,000

Client: The Ark Development Website: www.thearkdevelopment.com

Egypt’s Ark Development Company has launched The Ark mixed-use project in New Cairo with an initial investment of about 30 billion Egyptian pounds ($1.5bn) over 10 years, and targeted sales of about $5bn. The Ark would be developed over an area of 90 acres with a built-up area of one million square metres. Development contract has been signed with the land’s owner Oia Investment Company. The first phase of the project would be launched before end2022, starting with the commercial component followed by residential. CCC, Arabella, and Sons of Sinai have been awarded the construction contracts.

ALGERIA

Project: Oilfield development Value: USD 490,000,000

Client: Sonatrach Website: www.sonatrach.com

Algeria’s government has approved a production sharing contract signed between China’s Sinopec and state-owned Sonatrach to develop the Zarzaitine oilfield near the border with Libya. The two companies will fit a natural gas lift unit to the existing facilities, drill twelve wells, work over six wells, tie in new development wells and recover flared gas to lower carbon emissions. The 25-year PSC will eventually enable Sinopec and Sonatrach to recover 95 million barrels of oil from the mature field, located in the Illizi basin.

UGANDA

AUTOMATION CATERPILLAR SURPASSES 5 BILLION TONNES OF MATERIAL AUTONOMOUSLY HAULED

Roughly nine months after reaching the 4-billion-tonne autonomously hauled milestone, trucks equipped with Cat MineStar Command for hauling have now moved over 5 billion tonnes. Cat autonomous trucks are on pace to eclipse previous record totals of materials hauled in a calendar year, projected to be more than 1.4 billion tonnes in 2022.

Currently, more than 550 mining trucks are equipped with Command for hauling, operating across three continents. Over the last nine years, trucks equipped with Command for hauling have journeyed nearly the average distance between the Earth and Mars with zero loss-time injuries.

Caterpillar has enabled 13 customers at 23 different locations to succeed with full site autonomous haulage solutions. Starting with iron ore at Solomon and Jimblebar, our solutions now manage oil sands, copper, gold, coal, lithium and phosphate. Spanning the 190- to 370-tonne (210- to 410ton) class sizes, the Cat 789D, 793D, 793F, 797F, and electric drive 794 AC and 798 AC mining trucks are capable of fully autonomous operation. Retrofit kits allow miners to expand Command for hauling to existing Cat mining trucks.

Caterpillar continuously monitors the industry for opportunities to broaden the use of automation to help drive safety and efficiency. Beyond expansion of Command for hauling to the Cat 785 for ioneer, Caterpillar sees potential for Cat autonomy in quarry and aggregates. Additionally, Caterpillar’s AHS technology has been deployed on the Cat 789D autonomous water truck (AWT) operating at Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri mine in Australia, the world’s first AWT, for automated watering of haul roads..

POWERED BY HYDROGEN

TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE LEASING TO INTEGRATE CUMMINS’ X15H INTO HEAVY DUTY TRUCK FLEETS

Since announcing the fuel agnostic platform, which includes the Hydrogen option in both the 15 liter and 6.7 liter displacements, Cummins has responded to customer interest globally about the potential of the platform, and Hydrogen in particular.

Hydrogen engines offer OEMs and end-users the benefit of adaptability by continuing to use familiar mechanical drivelines with vehicle and equipment integration. This mirrors current powertrains while continuing to provide the power and capability for meeting application needs. Significant reuse of parts and components from Cummins’ existing platforms drives scale advantages on cost and is also projected to deliver reliability and durability equal to diesel.

Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL), a leading commercial truck and trailer equipment lease and remarketing provider, and Cummins, a global power solutions provider, announced that TEL has signed a letter of intent planning to purchase Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines when available. TEL will integrate the Cummins’ X15H hydrogen engines into their fleet of heavy-duty trucks.

Hydrogen engines can use zero-carbon green hydrogen fuel, produced by Cummins-manufactured electrolyzers. The projected investment in renewable hydrogen production globally will provide a growing opportunity for the deployment of hydrogen-powered fleets utilizing either Cummins fuel cell or engine power..

DAF STARTS DELIVERY OF FULLY ELECTRIC LF ELECTRIC

batteries enable customers to have their trucks cover up to 500 fully electric kilometres a day.

While the CF Electric is aimed more at the regional supply of supermarkets and garbage collection services, the LF Electric is more suitable for lighter distribution tasks, thanks to its compact dimensions. The LF Electric is available as a 19ton rigid (wheelbase 5.30 or 5.85 metres) with a payload allowance of 11,700 kilograms.

DAF Trucks has commenced delivery of its zero emission LF Electric distribution trucks for use in urban areas. The first DAF LF Electric will be acquired by the Dutch logistics service provider Nabuurs, which will be using the truck to supply the hospitality establishments of the AB InBev brewing company in Groningen.

In 2018 DAF was the first European truck manufacturer to introduce a fully electric truck to the market: the CF Electric. The CF Electric has a fully electric range of around 200 kilometres. Efficient planning and smart charging of the

The zero-emission truck has a 260 kW (370 kW peak capacity) electric motor that is powered by a 282 kWh (252 kWh effective) cobalt and magnesium-free lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. This gives the LF Electric a range of up to 280 kilometres, which is more than enough to serve the daily routes typically used for inner-city distribution.

One special feature of the DAF LF Electric is its Combined Charging System. Using slow charging (400V AC, 22 kW, 3 phases) the battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in 6.5 hours. A full recharge (0% tot 100%) takes 12 hours. Fast charging (650V DC, 150 kW) is also possible. The battery can then be charged from 20% to 80% in only 60 minutes or in 2 hours when recharging fully from zero..

CASE INDIA CROSSES PRODUCTION MILESTONE OF 50,000th LOADER BACKHOE

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, has crossed the production milestone of 50,000th loader backhoe, from its state-of-the-art facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, India. CASE loader backhoes are known for their versatility, reliability, productivity, flexibility, safety, and operator comfort.

Built in the year 1989, the plant in Pithampur, near Indore, has been manufacturing a full range of advanced construction equipment including loader backhoes, compactors, and crawler-excavators. Currently, the facility caters to the construction equipment required for India and over 75 countries located in Africa and the Middle East, the Asia Pacific region, and Latin America markets.

CASE Construction has a sizable Research and Development facility at Pithampur. Their engineers work constantly to ensure that machines go through regular upgrades and

are future ready. As a part of CASE’s sustainability goals contributing to reducing carbon emission, the company has installed solar panels at its Pithampur plant that will help provide up to 25% of plant’s energy through natural source..

KAL TIRE AND MITSUI TO ADVANCE MINING TIRE RECYCLING

conversion OTR tire recycling facility in Chile, where scrap ultra-class tires are converted to their base elements (carbon black, oil and steel) for reuse. Virtually 100 percent of the tire can be reused.

Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group and Mitsui & Co. have announced the formation of a joint venture aimed at advancing mining tire recycling solutions for mining regions around the world.

At a time when many mines are striving to act on ESG commitments, the collaboration will support burgeoning demand for solutions to handle end-of-life mining tires in ways that lead to the best and highest use of recycled rubber products, and promote a circular economy.

In addition to providing mining tire management and supply at more than 150 mine sites across five continents, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group offers a range of sustainability solutions to help mines extend tire life, divert scrap and reduce their carbon footprint. One of those solutions is a thermal

Among Mitsui’s expansive global operating segments are mineral and metal resources, chemicals, energy, iron and steel products, and machinery and infrastructure. With an aim to promote sustainability and realize a circular economy, Mitsui is focusing its investment in the mining industry on environmental solutions. Both Mitsui and Kal Tire recognize a growing demand for mining tire recycling and recycled rubber products, specifically for carbon black and rCB.

Kal Tire’s thermal conversion recycling facility in Chile is the first operating facility of its kind, and the two organizations aim to collaborate on commercializing the plant starting early 2023. The Chilean plant provides the foundation as the joint venture pursues opportunities to bring OTR tire recycling solutions to mining regions around the worldleaning on Kal Tire’s technology and service to mines, and Mitsui’s experience with chemical and engineering innovation, downstream markets and as shareholders and stakeholders inside mining organizations. Together, the organizations will help companies understand the value of mining tire recycling and act on ESG commitments..

DEUTZ ENGINES TO POWER BERGMANN DUMPER FLEET

dumper models. Following an agreement between Bergmann and long-standing DEUTZ partner HENKELHAUSEN, series production deliveries will commence in early 2023.

Initially, Bergmann will use DEUTZ engines in vehicles with a payload of six and nine tonnes. “We are delighted by the faith that Bergmann, a leading manufacturer of dump trucks, is placing in our DEUTZ engines. This represents the next logical step in our growth strategy,” said Markus Müller, CTO of DEUTZ AG.

While the engines were the main driver behind Bergmann’s decision to switch supplier to DEUTZ, the Cologne-based manufacturer’s global service network was another deciding factor. .

DEUTZ AG has gained a new customer in Bergmann Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG. Going forward, the Meppenbased family business will use DEUTZ engines in two of its

HIAB RECEIVES EUR 7.5 MILLION ORDER FOR SUPER HEAVY HIAB RAIL LOADER CRANES

NEW ADDITIONS

NORDIC CRANE BUYS FIVE GROVE FIVEAXLE CRANES

Scandinavian rental company Nordic Crane has taken delivery of five new Grove all-terrain cranes – all fiveaxle units – to supplement its regional fleet. Four are based at the company’s Norwegian operations, while one is at the company’s Swedish facility. There are two 150t capacity GMK5150L-1 cranes and three 250t capacity GMK5250XL-1 cranes. The crane in Sweden is a GMK5250XL-1.

At 78.5m, the GMK5250XL-1 has the longest main boom in its class. For extra reach, Nordic Crane selected the 17.8m bi-fold swingaway jib (with integrated heavy-duty jib) for its cranes. The company also added the auxiliary hoist to the cranes, allowing them to use two hooks for tasks such as rotating precast elements during construction. With up to 80t of counterweight and a load chart that includes the ability to lift 9.9t out to 22m, the GMK5250XL-1 offers excellent lifting capabilities.

Hiab has received a significant order for EUR 7.5 million for HIAB iX.2758 RAIL super heavy loader cranes including installation and five years ProCare service agreements with warranty extension by Tecnove. The order was booked in Cargotec’s Q3 order intake with deliveries scheduled to start in the second half of 2023.

The super heavy cranes are the biggest HIAB cranes ever and will be installed on Tecnove designed trucks, a leader in the manufacture, transformation and maintenance of bodywork and special vehicles, and will be used by a Spanish rail organisation.

The HIAB iX.2758 RAIL has been specifically designed to meet railway infrastructure standards and as the biggest in the recently launched RAIL series, it has a lifting performance of 20,000kg with an outreach of ten meters. It is an ideal solution for rapid response in recovery and emergency situations for both rail and metro networks as it can operate below the power lines, so the overhead lines do not have to be dismantled, and in confined spaces due its compact size. The stabilisers allow the vehicle with the crane installed to move sideways from one parallel track to another.

The eight HIAB iX.2758 RAIL loader crane models are equipped with the SPACEevo control system with additional railway safety features to comply with the industry standards, as well as connectivity to access Hiab’s HiConnect service. .

With its 60m MEGAFORM boom with TWIN-LOCK pinning system, the 150t Grove GMK5150L-1 is ideal for erecting tower cranes, as well as lifting prefabricated elements, installing air conditioning units, or mounting billboards. It completes these tasks with ease thanks to its high capacity, compact footprint, and simple maneuverability.

Nordic Cranes will use all the new cranes on a variety of projects, including construction and infrastructure jobs, tower crane erection, maintenance work at power stations, and more. The cranes were all delivered to Nordic Crane earlier this year, with local Grove dealer ANK Cranes providing full training and commissioning, as well as handling local registration with relevant authorities. .

IVECO AND PETIT FORESTIER SIGN A MOU FOR THE SUPPLY OF 2,000 eDAILY

IVECO and Petit Forestier Group, the European leader in refrigerated vehicle rental and leasing, announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of 2,000 eDAILY chassis cabs, with delivery of the first 200 planned for 2023. The vehicles will be fitted with refrigerated bodies by bodybuilder Lecapitaine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Petit Forestier. The eDAILY refrigerated vehicles will join Petit Forestier’s extensive rental fleet, advancing its energy transition to electric propulsion.

As early as 2023, Petit Forestier’s customers operating in the European Union territory, Great Britain and Switzerland will be offered priority access to rent the eDAILY. The available fleet, initially comprised of 200 vehicles, will reach a total of 2,000 by 2026.

This paves the way for full electrification in heavy-duty and vocational LCV applications with a range of electric PTOs up to 15 kW ideal for refrigeration units. The eDAILY in the refrigeration mission was extensively co-tested leveraging on Petit Forestier cold chain expertise, and is equipped with

the URBAN refrigerated bodywork developed by Lecapitaine (Petit Forestier’s bodywork specialist). It enhances the ergonomics of a light vehicle while increasing its payload. Thanks to its improved weight, eco-responsible insulation and optimised aerodynamics, URBAN by Lecapitaine addson to the eDAILY’s energy savings performance. eDAILY and URBAN by Lecapitaine, is the perfect match for Petit Forestier’s operational, sustainability and business requirements for the benefit of its customers..

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has received a large order in Chile for surface mining equipment and its AutoMine Surface Drilling solution from Movitec, a contractor on Codelco’s Rajo Inca open pit project. The order includes two Leopard DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rigs and two Sandvik DR412i rotary blasthole drill

rigs, including AutoMine Surface Drilling systems for fully autonomous operations.

AutoMine Surface Drilling is an autonomous solution for a wide range of Sandvik iSeries surface drill rigs, designed to improve safety, reduce costs and increase productivity. It enables an operator to control multiple rigs remotely from a comfortable location in line-of-sight or a distant control room – improving working conditions and safety.

The new order also includes one Sandvik D75KX rotary blasthole drill rig with added intelligence and improved operator ergonomics. Delivery will take place in two phases before year-end 2022, with fully autonomous operations ramping up in 2023.

In addition, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions will also provide contractor Movitec with remote operation training and six months’ on-site service to ramp up support as they transition to autonomous operations..

SUPERIOR, UNIQUE & SUSTAINABLE

CSD CONTAINERISED ASPHALT PLANT

Built in ISO certified sea containers, our flagship Lintec advanced containerised asphalt plant is the first of its kind in the industry. Featuring a modular construction that allows for easy transportation and convenient installation, it’s the ideal choice for both small and big project requirements.

SINOBOOM APPOINTS NEW GM FOR EUROPE

Sinoboom’s European activities are being strengthened by the appointment of industry veteran José Miguel Peña as the new General Manager of Sinoboom BV. Peña brings many years of MEWP industry management experience to the role and has represented Sinoboom in Spain and Portugal for the last two years.

At the same time, Tim Whiteman, currently CEO of Sinoboom BV, will shift his focus primarily to Sinoboom’s global marketing and business development, with a particular emphasis on strategic partnerships and brand management.

Sinoboom’s European subsidiary is based near Rotterdam in the Netherlands while its Poland factory is in Poznan. Sinoboom’s professional and experienced local teams of sales

and ground support staff provide round-the-clock aftersales service and technical support to customers across Europe..

MARATHON GOLD SELECTS METSO OUTOTEC TECHNOLOGY FOR KEY PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

Marathon Gold Corporation has awarded Metso Outotec with orders for key processing equipment for the Valentine Gold Project in Canada. The combined order value of approximately EUR 15 million has been booked in Minerals’ third-quarter orders received.

Metso Outotec’s scope of delivery consists of a VF SeriesTM grizzly feeder, a Nordberg jaw crusher, Planet Positive Premier SAG and ball mills, a Mill Reline Machine (MRM), vibrating screens and a high-rate tailings thickener with ReactorwellTM feed system..

PERKINS APPOINTS IMCA AS ITS DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND JAMAICA

Perkins Engines Company Limited has entered into an agreement appointing IMCA as the authorised Perkins distributor for the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Drawing on its extensive engines experience in this territory, which it has served for more than 75 years, IMCA is headquartered in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with a further five branches located across its territory.

Its highly experienced team of over 450 sales, repair and servicing technicians have worked with engines and machines for many years, supporting customers in the construction, agriculture, commercial, mining and transportation industries..

LARGE ORDER

BHARATBENZ SALES, SERVICE AND PARTS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE WORLD’S HIGHEST MOTORABLE REGION

configurations operating in the Ladakh region and are becoming increasingly popular amongst Indian customers for their proven high standard of safety, low cost of ownership and reliability in tough environments. This BharatBenz 3S facility on the Manali-Leh highway is strategically located to reduce service time so that more vehicle uptime is achieved.

The state-of-the-art 3S facility is equipped with six welltrained technicians and two Mobile Service Vans to support BharatBenz Customers in and around Leh, Pengong, Shyok, Nubra Valley, Siachen, Janskar, Kargil, Hanle, Chushul.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, announced the inauguration of a new BharatBenz sales, service and spare parts (3S) touchpoint in Leh, the capital city of the Ladakh region. This 1000 square-feet ‘PAL Trucking’ facility is the highest-altitude 3S facility of BharatBenz in the country and is situated on the Manali-Leh highway.

BharatBenz has nearly a hundred trucks of various

All BharatBenz sales and service touchpoints of PAL Trucking are well-equipped with trained manpower capable of addressing the diverse needs of customers. Their other outlets in J&K also offer a host of value-added features like Driver Lounge, Driver Trainings, Deiselabh (Payback points with customised card for HP Filling station), Cashless zerodepreciation Insurance, extended warranty up to eight years, up to 10 year AMC, Proserve Mobile App, 24x7 roadside assistance, vehicle tracking systems and many more..

COLLÉ RENTAL & SALES PLACES ORDER WITH NOOTEBOOM

Collé Rental & Sales, specialized in the rental, sales and service of machines and equipment for the construction industry, has placed a mega order with Nooteboom Trailers. The delivery includes 26 units of 3- and 4-axle semi-low loaders with selfsteering axles from the Nooteboom SMART program. Through hired charters, Collé has had very positive feedback about the Nooteboom semi low loaders in recent years, which made Collé decide to award this mega order to Nooteboom.

A total of 20 units of 3-axle semi low loaders (OSDS-4803EB) and 6 units of 4-axle semi low loaders with extendable loading floor (OSDS-58-04V) will be delivered. The semi lowloaders are intended for Collé’s various branches in Europe. Meanwhile, the first semi-low loaders have been delivered to Collé Rental.

The semi low loaders are characterized by a very low dead weight, a low loading floor height and a strong and robust chassis. The 3-axle semi-trailers are all equipped with 5-meter automatically hydraulic folding ramps with grid floor and a

hydraulic gooseneck ramp. This allows aerial work platforms of up to approximately 36 tons to be loaded onto the loading floor and gooseneck very efficiently and safely.

The 4-axle extendable semi-low loaders are equipped with load floor widening and offer a payload of approximately 45 tons. These semi-low loaders are mainly used for transporting tracked construction machines and wheel loaders. Especially for this application, the trailers are equipped with extra reinforced 4-meter hydraulically folding ramps..

BAUMA CHINA 2022 CANCELED

exhibitors and visitors, bauma China 2022, which was to be held from 25 to 27 November 2022 in Shanghai, had to be cancelled.

“To avoid last minute decision which may bring financial loss to the customers, we therefore cancel the show for 2022 with a heavy heart at this stage and hope that all exhibitors can now start their preparation and planning for a successful bauma China in 2024,” said Xu Jia, CEO of Messe Muenchen Shanghai Co., Ltd.

Due to the government’s current Covid-19 policy and Messe Muenchen’s concern for the health and safety of the

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bauma China will be back again in 2024, from 26 to 29 November 2024, at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center. .

SCANIA AND HAVI IN FIRST EUROPEAN PILOT OF FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Scania is partnering with HAVI Supply Chain for a groundbreaking new trial that sees an autonomous truck being used in the transport of commercial goods. The pilot, carried out under regular traffic conditions, aims to learn about the effectiveness of autonomous truck transport as part of hub-to-hub operations.

In what is a first for Europe, Scania and HAVI Supply Chain are piloting the use of a fully autonomous vehicle to transport commercial goods in regular traffic conditions between logistics hubs. The pilot will see the autonomous truck drive between Södertälje and Jönköping, a three-hour journey of around 300km, and the route forms part of a longer logistics flow for HAVI, with the first and last mile being handled by manually driven vehicles.

“We know the transport system will change in the coming years and that the industry faces challenges of driver shortages and diminishing margins, so the transformation process towards autonomous technology needs to start happening right away,” said Robert Melin Mori, Scania’s Project Manager in charge of this initiative.

The pilot is a first step in showing how autonomous trucks can form part of a viable hub-to-hub logistics flow and allows Scania and HAVI to evaluate the effectiveness of the technology in their operations.

“We need to learn about autonomous operations now so that we are ready as soon as the technology is ready. We

believe this pilot will be a hugely important steppingstone,” said Melin.

The two companies have already established a strong track record of cooperation in several forward-thinking initiatives around electrified transport, in keeping with their shared commitment to decarbonising the transport system and exploring innovations to improve the efficiency and sustainability of commercial transport operations.

“We have built up a strong understanding through the initiatives we’ve already undertaken together, and we are very happy to be in partnership on this latest pilot, which we believe holds enormous promise for our future relationship and for the future of the supply chain industry as a whole,” said Massimo D’Alessandro, Director of Sustainability & Innovation at HAVI. .

CITIC CONSTRUCTION ORDERS FIVE LINTEC ASPHALT MIXING PLANTS

The 943.4km ‘Bright Path’ project in southeastern Kazakhstan supports the Belt and Road Initiative and will contribute to making the country the preferred cross-continental transit hub in Central Asia.

The unique containerised design of Lintec’s CSM asphalt plants has provided one of China’s largest contractors, CITIC Construction with several important benefits over the course of its major road rehabilitation projects in southeastern Kazakhstan.

With five Lintec CSM4000 plants now operating in the region, transporting these large asphalt plants to the job sites was the first hurdle to overcome. It was however made much easier thanks to their main modules being conveniently built within ISO certified shipping containers. The plant’s components do not just fit in the container, they are in-built within the container which is 100% ISO certified.

As a result, when the first two plants were shipped out to the Taldykorgan~ Ust-Kamenogorsk and Usharal-Dostyk (TKU~UD) road improvement project in 2018, Lintec could send the plants by rail for the very first time. With its trademark yellow containers, the train left the Lintec factory near Shanghai, China, heading towards the customer in the landlocked Central Asian nation, a great

improvement from the traditional road freight or sea transit methods.

The Lintec team also customised the containers with a variety of protective measures for the journey, such as secure packaging, ensuring the equipment’s safety and eliminating the risk of theft or vandalism.

Once the containers were unloaded, their modular construction made installation faster, cheaper and far more convenient than other conventional plants.

“Among the large-capacity asphalt plants, the Lintec CSM4000 offers the fastest erection and relocation times,” says Tony Liu, CEO, Lintec & Linnhoff China. “There’s no need for concrete foundations because their flat, rigid surface area ensures high stability on suitably compacted soil. All you need to do is to plug-and-play thanks to the pre-assembly and testing works that is done at the factory.”

Against the wind

In addition to a neat industrial appearance, the containerised design concept also provided each

plant with much-needed protection from the harsh elements of the windswept Kazakh terrain.

“Whether they were faced with rain, snow or sandstorms, bad weather conditions have had no impact on the equipment encased inside ‘Big Yellow’ (the nickname given to the plants),” explains Liu. “This has greatly extended their life and performance, while also reducing the need for maintenance.”

The same protective structure also provides security advantages, with just a single, lockable, access point in the design. Once access is granted, the walkways and staircases provide fast and convenient maintenance access to all levels.

As the second largest capacity model of the range, the CSM4000 boasts an impressive output of 320 tonnes of hot mix asphalt per hour, in batch sizes of 4,000kg. This met the contractor’s need for plants that could produce high quantities of hot-mix asphalt consistently.

“In addition to the high productivity, a key factor in CITIC’s decision to purchase the Lintec CSM4000 asphalt plant was the reliable German design and our Miprotek M4 operating system which allows for partial or full automation of production. The recipe can be specified and changed at any time, or remain perfectly consistent – with the customer always in full control,” adds Liu.

Crossing continents

As a crucial part of Kazakhstan’s ‘Bright Path’ project, the TKU~UD improvement scheme covers the 180km UsharalDostyk (A7 Highway) port road in the Almaty region. This is in addition to the 763.4km Taldykorgan~Ust-Kamenogorsk (A3 Highway) section in the nearby, newly created Zhetysu region. The A7 Highway will be constructed to Kazakhstan II road standards, with a roadbed width of 15m providing two lanes for two-way traffic, while 53.445km of the A3 Highway is expected to adopt the Kazakhstan I-b road standard, with a 25.5m roadbed width catering for four lanes of two-way travel.

With a total length of 943.4km including alterations and new sections, the new highways will allow for designated speeds of up to 120km/h. This would provide an important gateway for connectivity between China, Kazakhstan and surrounding countries when the job is completed in 2023.

Embracing China’s Belt and Road Initiative in support of its goal of becoming Central Asia’s largest business and transit hub, Kazakhstan invested about $30 billion in infrastructure development, transport and logistics assets and competence by April 2019. By spanning almost 3,000km east to west, and reducing the number of national border controls, the country offers easier access to Europe and the Caspian nations. It is thus set to recoup this investment quickly, potentially receiving $5 billion annually in commercial transit fees..

INNOVATION SCHMITZ CARGOBULL REEFER SEMI-TRAILERS ARE TAPA-READY

Schmitz Cargobull has expanded its S.KO COOL reefer semitrailer product portfolio with a factory-fitted equipment package certified for TAPA TSR1 transport operations. This makes the European market leader the first OEM to offer this equipment for secure transport ex works and to incorporate it into its trailers. Following confirmation of conformity by the independent testing institute DQS, the certificate was officially handed over at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover.

This confirmed that the Schmitz Cargobull semi-trailers are TAPA-ready for the requirements of the TAPA TSR1 standard. The security equipment of the Schmitz Cargobull S.KO COOL reefer semi-trailer meets the requirements of the TAPA TSR1 standard, the highest requirement level according to TAPA, for high-value goods.

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is an organisation made up of manufacturers, logistics service providers, freight forwarders and law enforcement authorities that applies proven methods and procedures to improve the security of valuable assets around the world. Its goal is to reduce losses in the supply chain.

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In order to meet the TAPA TSR1 requirements a networked acoustic alarm system has been integrated into TrailerConnect. This triggers an alarm if the trailer is accessed by an unauthorised third party. TrailerConnect is the 100% integrated telematics infrastructure from Schmitz Cargobull. Alongside this acoustic alarm system, the new TL4 electronic door locking system ensures that goods are protected from unauthorised access. These smart and innovative products increase process and transport security..

VOLVO TRUCKS STARTS SERIES PRODUCTION OF HEAVY ELECTRIC TRUCKS

the factory in Ghent, Belgium will follow. Volvo produces the electric trucks on the same line as its conventional trucks, which gives high production flexibility and efficiency gains. The batteries are supplied by Volvo Trucks’ new battery assembly plant in Ghent.

The demand for electric trucks is rapidly increasing in many markets, with one driving force being the need for transport buyers to shift to fossil-free transports in order to meet their sustainability goals. Volvo Trucks’ electric portfolio could cover around 45% of all goods transported in Europe today.

Volvo Trucks is beginning series production of the electric versions of the company’s most important product range, its heavy-duty trucks: Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX. These trucks can operate at a total weight of 44 tonnes and the three models represent around two thirds of the company’s sales. Series production of Volvo’s heaviest electric trucks will start in the Tuve factory in Gothenburg, Sweden and next year

“We have sold around 1,000 units of our heavy electric trucks and more than 2,600 of our electric trucks in total. We expect volumes to increase significantly in the next few years. By 2030, at least 50 percent of the trucks we sell globally should be electric,” said Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks.

Volvo Trucks’ electric line-up of six truck models covers a wide range of applications such as city distribution and refuse handling, regional transport and construction work..

FIRST FULL-ELECTRIC VOLTA ZERO DRIVES OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE IN AUSTRIA

NEW IMPACT CRUSHER MOBIREX MR 130(I) PRO WITH ALL-ELECTRIC DRIVE CONCEPT

With the mobile impact crusher MOBIREX MR 130(i) PRO, Kleemann announced a new family member from the PRO line. The plant is used as a primary and secondary crusher and combines output, precision and sustainability.

Volta Trucks has confirmed that the first Volta Zero vehicle has been completed at the company’s contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria. The landmark vehicle, the first of a series of second-generation ‘Production Verification’ prototypes, will form part of a Pilot Fleet of trucks. These will be loaned to customers for extended periods in late 2022 and early 2023 to allow fleet operators to understand how the first purposebuilt full-electric medium duty commercial vehicle will integrate into their operations. The start of series production of customer specification vehicles is on track to start in early 2023.

Volta Trucks’ contract manufacturing facility is run by Steyr Automotive, formerly MAN Truck and Bus Austria. Steyr Automotive was appointed in August 2021 following an extensive tender and based on their long experience of commercial vehicle manufacturing, existing infrastructure, and consequent speed to market. Steyr Automotive offers Volta Trucks more than 100 years of manufacturing experience building large commercial vehicles.

Steyr Automotive has reserved a capacity of 14,000 vehicles per year for Volta Trucks from their total available production. Over time, manufacturing the Volta Zero will create 510 jobs, plus 180 jobs in the building of the cargo boxes, in addition to an estimated 2,000 positions within the supply chain. The manufacturing contract has a value of up to €1 billion over its lifetime. .

The new impact crusher covers a very wide range of applications: from soft to medium-hard natural stone to the widest possible range of recycling applications, such as the processing of concrete, rubble and asphalt. With an hourly output of up to 600 t/h, the plant meets the requirements in the high-performance range. With its heavy rotor and powerful electric 250 kW drive together with efficient pre screening, the crushing unit impresses and guarantees a very high and stable throughput. Thanks to the Continuous Feed System CFS, continuous crusher utilisation is provided.

Thanks to its all-electric drive concept E-DRIVE with the option of an external power supply, the MR 130(i) PRO from Kleemann can be operated on site free of emissions and therefore guarantees a low power consumption per ton of final product.

With the intuitive holistic operating concept SPECTIVE from Kleemann, the operator receives different tools to facilitate his typical workday. The 12” touch panel is characterised by simple user guidance and visualisation. With the large SPECTIVE radio remote control, the plants are moved from the low loader and the set-up procedure can be carried out conveniently and at a safe distance

ADAPTABILITY

TEREX CRANES UNVEILS THE CTT 222-10 FLAT TOP CRANE

The new CTT 222-10 is the newest in the line of city class flat top cranes that is to be offered by Terex Tower Cranes. The flat top tower crane is one that must be versatile as it works in a wide variety of job sites. “City class” refers to the design feature of the crane that ensures it is the best option for use within city settings, and this is the adaptability of the crane.

The CTT 222-10 can be easily set up and erected with a 1.60m, 1.95m or 2.10m tower mast depending on the needs and requirements of the user and setting it’s in. This not only proves the versatility of the crane, but also the helps to balance the investment in this machine.

This particular model is fitted with the industry-known S-pace cabin giving optimal comfort and visibility for the operator. Wide glass panels, protected by side bars, ensure excellent visibility; multifunction joysticks and the 7’’ touch screen color display provide simplified crane control and monitoring.

The adjustable slewing seat and built-in heating and air conditioning system keep operators comfortable, productive and focused on their work to maintain safety. This model has a 10t maximum capacity and a maximum jib length of 65m, a maximum free-standing height (C25) is 54.35m, 72.95m and 67.85m. .

NEW CAT 789 MINING TRUCK DELIVERS POWER AND FUEL EFFICIENCY

The new Cat 789 Mining Truck builds on a legacy of proven performance to offer efficiency gains, the next generation of cab comfort and cutting-edge connectivity. Its design offers a weight advantage over the competition to haul more material every load and deliver a cost-per-ton advantage. A proven performer, high uptime reliability reduces overall costs to deliver a better bottom line.

The new 789 moves more material with less fuel, offering up to 9% reduced fuel consumption compared to the Tier 2 design. An advanced powertrain increases engine life by 12% and delivers better shifting and acceleration.

With its flexible design, the Cat 3516E engine powering the new 789 is fuel-optimized for lesser regulated countries or can be configured with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for meeting EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final standards. Two power selections offer 1,417kW (1,900hp) to match performance of existing fleet trucks or 1,566kW (2,100hp) for faster cycle times.

A choice of multiple body style configurations allows mines to equip the 789 to meet specific site needs. The HighPerformance Body maximizes payload by reducing the weight by 2.0 to 5.0 tonnes (2.2 to 5.5 tons) or more.

The 789 next generation mining truck replaces the current 789 Stage V/Tier 4 Final model. The popular Cat 789D will continue to be produced and is available to markets outside of North America and Europe..

ZERO-EMISSIONS TRUCK

NIKOLA AND IVECO BEGIN TAKING ORDERS

Nikola Corporation began a new era in zero-emissions transport with their partner IVECO at the IAA Transportation 2022. The companies commercially launched the European Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and unveiled the European Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) beta version. The two vehicles were presented at a press conference on the Nikola and IVECO main stage

The European 4×2 Artic version of the Nikola Tre BEV is a zero-emissions heavy-duty truck with the best-in-class range of up to 530km and the performance to complete a wide range of regional missions.

The European Nikola Tre BEV is produced by the Nikola IVECO Europe joint venture in its dedicated manufacturing plant in Ulm, Germany. The facility, inaugurated in 2021, features a final assembly process specifically designed for electric vehicles and operates to world-class manufacturing standards.

Nikola and IVECO announced the official opening of orders for the European 4×2 Artic version of the Nikola Tre BEV. The

vehicle, which has a wheelbase of 4,021mm, features nine batteries with a total energy storage up to 738kWh, which delivers a range of up to 530 km. An 80% charge takes an estimated 100 minutes at 350kW. With 480kW continuous power of the FPT Industrial e-Axle, the truck has the power, torque and range to perform applications such as hub-tohub deliveries and regional hauling – and its mileage can be extended with opportunity charging..

LONGER BATTERY LIFE

HIAB LAUNCHES HIAB EPTO 44

Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches HIAB ePTO 44, the second generation Electric Power Take-Off, with a lower weight and longer battery life to provide emission-free power to loader cranes.

The second generation ePTO plug-in system offers more power and longer battery life with less weight than its predecessor and is an electric, emission-free, alternative to drawing power from the vehicle’s engine. This enables the crane operator to work with the engine switched off – quietly, and free from exhaust fumes.

When compared to diesel alternatives, electricity reduces energy costs by up to 90% and the ePTO 44 offers greater energy efficiency as it only delivers the required energy to move the crane. The operating hours of the vehicle are increased as the ePTO allows the crane to be operated with the truck engine switched off.

The setup consists of a battery, an electric motor, a hydraulic pump and a smart electronic control system, which is packaged on the truck chassis. The status of the ePTO 44 is

visible in the CombiDrive4 remote control display or on a display mounted on the crane.

When the crane is not in use, the electric pump is automatically switched off to save energy and battery capacity and the ePTO 44 starts up again with the control lever. The crane is virtually silent, enabling safe communication and a greatly improved working environment for operators..

Comes

JCB has launched new Fastrac 4000 and 8000 Series tractors with an all-new electronics infrastructure that delivers higher levels of performance and convenience while giving operators unprecedented choice in the way they operate their machine.

The 220hp to 348hp Fastracs feature the new iCON armrest console and touch-screen display that provides outstanding flexibility in control allocation and operator information, and a new transmission control strategy to deliver ultimate operator comfort and powertrain efficiency. The tractors are also available with fully integrated ISOBUS and implement control applications that minimize the need for additional displays.

“Creating a fully customizable experience was a top priority for JCB with the Fastrac iCON. In addition, our engineering team worked hard to integrate electronics technology such as ISOBUS and GPS guidance along with refining the driving comfort that the Fastrac offers,” says Shane Coates, Vice President of Agricultural Sales for JCB. “At the same time, we wanted operators to have a familiar experience in terms of the controls and information displays to ensure existing users can quickly adapt to the new system.”

The iCON armrest console

At the heart of the new Fastrac iCON models is a new electronics infrastructure that enables a host of modern technology features to be fully integrated as standard or optional equipment. The most obvious improvement of this development is the new iCON seat-mounted armrest console and a 12in color touch-screen display that can be positioned ahead of the controls for easy viewing or moved to one side to maximize visibility through the Fastrac’s large windshield.

The console houses a new main joystick; assignable RGB LED color-coded switches giving proportional control of electrically operated spool valves; pto and hitch controls; an auxiliary joystick; and hard keys plus a display navigation dial for an alternative to using the touch screen.

Hydraulic functions can be allocated freely to the five main joystick buttons, and to a fourway auxiliary joystick with its four buttons and rocker switch, with LED color backlights identifying which spool valve is allocated to which control.

JCB’s new high definition 12in touch screen display presents key information on five screens using clear, crisp graphics, with the basic drive screen layout designed to look familiar to current Fastrac users.

At the steering control column, a new 7in fully digital dashboard display provides speed and engine rpm read-outs, along with essential machine status information.

Transmission control choice

Smart Transmission Control is a new speedbased system that allows operators to set the required forward speed and leave the tractor to do the hard work of balancing engine speed and gear ratio to achieve that speed under changing load.

For added convenience, the joystick and pedal driving modes no longer have to be pre-selected – they are automatically selected when either control is used. And a unique feature allows operators to choose one of two input configurations when controlling the transmission using the joystick.

Current Fastrac operators may wish to use the JCB Classic setting, changing ground speed by moving the joystick left and right, and select direction by moving it forwards and backwards.

Operators new to the Fastrac may prefer the new JCB Pro format where operators push forward and pull back to alter ground speed, move left to operate the forward/reverse shuttle and move right to engage the new roller thumb switch that provides very fine speed adjustments.

Operator comfort and convenience

Storage is enhanced by the addition of a utility tray and cup holder on the right side of the operator, a storage box on the armrest, cargo nets at the back of the spacious Command Plus cab, and an under-seat drawer or cool box.

The radio is controlled using the touch screen display or hard keys and has a USB port in the radio deck for media. The tractor is also equipped with two high current charging USB ports in the utility tray, and a data transfer USB port in the armrest cubby.

For ultimate comfort, a top-of-the-line air suspension seat has been introduced with both heating and air conditioning, which is available as part of the Field Pro and new Pro Line option packs. .

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The Big 5 Construct Kenya

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The Mining Show

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Construction Equipment Forum Germany | www.constructionforum.eu

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December 2022

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The Big 5 Heavy

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- 18 Mining Turkiye Fair Turkey | www.madenturkiyefuari.com