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Author Archives: Dennis Daniel
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Fuel saving technologies and generator configurations more crucial than ever, according to Atlas Copco
Fuel saving calculations, and not rental prices, should drive the decision to hire generators.
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Engine fire suppression systems in commercial vehicles
Vehicle engine fire suppression systems have been available in the UAE for more than a decade, but have not seen widespread adoption due to lack of regulations.
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What lies ahead for UD Trucks?
A strong Japanese heritage combined with Volvo’s technology and global distribution, and year-over-year growth in the Middle East and Asia makes UD Trucks a worthy inclusion to any automotive alliance.
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Concrete strategy: Transgulf Readymix Concrete Company
Transgulf Readymix Concrete Company has become a preferred ready-mix concrete supplier to mega projects in the region with its R&D, manufacturing and logistics expertise combined with quality control and selection of concrete pumps to deliver long-term durability and service life of concrete.
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Specialists in vertical and horizontal heavy transport: Aertssen Machinery Services
Aertssen Machinery Services’ crawler crane fleet expansion is driven by the increasing lifting capacities on modern construction sites.
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The used equipment market remains vibrant and resilient to economic slowdown
Contrary to the global slowdown in sales of new equipment, the used equipment market remains vibrant with the emergence of multichannel trading platforms that enable sellers to discover new markets. PMV Middle East talks to Ritchie Bros. and Euro Auctions to find out what buyers want and what’s trending and selling at their Dubai auctions.
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Hitachi’s Marines
Middle East Crane Equipment Trading modifies Hitachi’s hydraulic crawler excavators with extended booms and raised platforms to equip them for dredging and breakwater construction.
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Fleets begin to say no to NOx
For more than a year, UAE-based Emirates Leisure Retail, a subsidiary of the Emirates Group, has been conducting emission trials on its light-duty delivery trucks using the Zaeto D-Zel Aid diesel additive, as part of its corporate sustainability strategy to reduce both carbon emissions and NOx.
PMV Middle East explores how pre-treatment of NOx with diesel additives could reduce emissions while increasing fuel economy, and why it’s time to end the demonising of diesel vehicles.
