India overtook the UK as construction machine manufacturer JCB’s single largest market in 2007. The firm’s annual report has announced sales of more than 17,000 machines, up from 10,800 the previous year.
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Used or useless?
Just a year ago, managers faced a decision when it came to choosing what machines to buy. Roughly, these amounted to new or used – and then Asian or European.
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Boom then fold
Jehad Jadou, business development manager for machine supplier House of Equipment talks about transportable towers and safety systems.
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Experts call for review of crane safety
Crane experts have called for authorities to carry out an urgent review of operator safety following a spate of accidents in the UAE.
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Machine demand takes a toll on deliveries
Long lead times due to shortages of steel and other projects across the globe siphoning supply from the region.
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Bobcat Skid-Steer loader
The term ‘Bobcat’ defines skid-steer loaders, but the invention came from the need to clean up something nasty in a North Dakota barn.
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Reach for the stars
Three months ago, we looked at new machines that help build roads around the world. Now, we take a closer look at some of the space-age tech that helps them from above.
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New Caterpillars crawl into region
A new range of bulldozers has been introduced to the Middle East and Africa by Caterpillar. The machines are similar to those that have already gone on sale in Europe and America, but with different options for the local market.
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Crushing blows
New machines are good news if you are quarry operator, bad news if you are a piece of limestone. This is the kit that is beginning to crawl in to the region.
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Quarry owners ‘won’t install’ new technology
Many mine operators are slow to take up new machinery, according to an industry expert.