Saudi Readymix has announced plans to equip its fleet of truck mixers and mobile pumps with a GPS tracking system.
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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.
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.
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.
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
Crawling profits for Caterpillar
International plant firm, Caterpillar, clocked a fourth-quarter profit increase of 4% in 2006 as higher operating costs partially offset strong sales
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
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.
Caterpillar engines are awarded green ratings
Caterpillar has received certification for its ACERT technology-equipped C13 and C15 engines for 2007 from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Twin-layer road-paving monster
Dynapac has launched the F-300 C/S AM 300 Twin-Layer Paver