Saudi Readymix has announced plans to equip its fleet of truck mixers and mobile pumps with a GPS tracking system.
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Pick up the best
What the future holds for the thriving market for pickup trucks on construction sites.
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4WD supply keeps contractors on the pedal
Lead times on plant is not the only thing concerning procurement managers across the region; the availability of four-wheel drive vehicles for use on site is also controlled by heavy demand. Christopher Sell reports on two approaches designed to keep a contractor’s workforce moving.
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Kanoo forms JV with Wolffkran crane firm
UAE-based Kanoo Group has gone into joint venture with German firm Wolffkran to sell its tower cranes in the region.
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AccuGrade saves time as Cat signals ‘system of the future’
A production study comparing a conventional road construction job site to a job site using Caterpillar’s AccuGrade machine control and guidance products has revealed outstanding improvements in terms of productivity, fuel consumption, finish quality and safety, according to the company.
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New machinery at Bauma to focus on helping cutting tools
A host of machinery manufacturers are planning to introduce a range of new equipment at Bauma this year that will include concentrating on optimised switching systems and high-quality material to relieve pressure on cutting tools.
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Cat 730 throws it all away while keeping company standards alive
Caterpillar has launched the new 730 Ejector Articulated Truck, which incorporates an innovative load-ejection design, according to the company
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FAMCO to supply new machines to Al Jaber
Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (FAMCO) has announced a major order from Abu Dhabi based Al Jaber Group for Volvo Construction Equipment and Ingersoll Rand Road Machinery
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Saudi PPP water deals announced
Saudi Arabia Water and Electricity Minister Abdullah Al Hussayen has signed agreements with consultancy firms for the preparation of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contracts documents covering water services in Jeddah.
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JLG wins plant refurb deal from the US army
JLG Industries has been awarded a US $23.7 million contract from the US Department of the Army for refurbishment of All-Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS) vehicles and SkyTrak(R) Model 6000M vehicles, the predecessor to the ATLAS product