Kanoo Cranes (Kanoo Group)
Ahmad Wraikat,Regional Manager, Kanoo Cranes
Kanoo Cranes represents Jaso Tower Cranes, SMIE anti-collision systems, Maeda mini cranes, Spierings mobile tower cranes, and Alba material hoists and mast climbing work platforms in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait.
According to Ahmad Wraikat, regional manager, Kanoo Cranes, demand for new cranes will continue to grow in Abu Dhabi, driven by infrastructure projects. The rest of the UAE will continue to be a steady rental market through 2020.
“We expect an increase in demand for Jaso tower cranes continuing through Q1 2022 in Saudi Arabia as contractors seek to upgrade their fleets,” says Ahmad.
This year Jaso expanded introduced flat top cranes, the J200.10 and J200.12 models, with load capacities of 10 tonne and 12 tonne, respectively, and maximum reach of 67.5 metres.
“There’s more propensity to purchase than rent in the Saudi Arabia, and the project durations tend to be long. Therefore, contractors are more willing to invest in new models to future-proof their business and bid for the increasing number of projects in Saudi Arabia. We hope to bring the new Jaso J200 flat top model to the region by the end of this year. Jaso tower cranes conform to the highest design and performance standards which provide unmatched life and duty cycle. The quality of the crane structure, lifting performance, easy of erection, dismantling and maintenance, fuel efficiency, and machine uptime make Jaso an attractive proposition for crane contractors in the region,” says Ahmad.
Kanoo Cranes will be introducing upgraded models of the Maeda mini cranes to have at least five models available in this region.
“The demand for Maeda mini cranes has been overwhelming in the UAE. There’s huge potential for Maeda and Spierings cranes in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. We’re also receiving interest from the UAE and KSA for Alba mast climbers and hoists,” says Ahmad.
With ease in travel restrictions, Kanoo Cranes plans to open showrooms and yards in Saudi Arabia to offer Maeda, Spierings, and Alba eqipment, as well as expand its presence in Oman. The company is also in negotiations with at least three international brands for distribution rights in five GCC markets.
