The first piece of hybrid-powered construction equipment is about to go into series production. The Komatsu PC200-8 Hybrid excavator has been officially launched in Japan, and is set to be distributed globally soon.
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New skid-steers hit region
Several new skid-steer loaders have been launched in the region, as the demand for such vehicles grows in tight city worksites.
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Another new pump height record at Burj Dubai
A new record for concrete pumping has been set at the Burj Dubai, by German manufacturer Putzmeister, narrowly beating an existing record set by the same firm on the same building last year.
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New equipment for Oman port
Oman’s Salalah port is preparing for new port handling equipment. This will include four super post- panamax gantry cranes for its two new 18m depth berths.
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UAE firm build busses for down under
A UAE firm has won a contract to build a fleet of public busses to Australia.
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Machine companies help China’s quake relief
Several manufacturers have dropped equipment in the areas of China stricken by May’s earthquake.
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Explosive test for new gantry crane
A German firm supplying explosion protected crane technology, has announced the successful testing of its first explosion protected crane for Qatar Gas at its Jebel Ali facility in the UAE.
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Saudi jobs set in stone
Concrete supplier, Saudi Readymix, has started its annual national recruitment campaign aimed at Saudi nationals.
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New tyre plant to ease shortage
Michelin is attempting to address the worldwide machine and truck tyre shortage by opening a new facility in Brazil.
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United Rentals boss charged with fraud
The former president of US machinery hire company United Rentals has been charged by a federal grand jury over securities fraud, conspiracy, insider trading, and falsifying legal documents.