Bernard Walsh, managing director, DMG Worldwide, organiser of the Big 5, talks about this year’s show and why a PMV Expo has been added for the first time.
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Misaka and ARJ build successes
UAE-based construction equipment firm ARJ to launching new Mikasa devices at Big 5.
Komatsu, Hitachi machinery shares fall on Caterpillar
Komatsu and Hitachi Construction Machinery, Japan’s two biggest makers of earthmoving gear, dropped in Tokyo trading after Caterpillar cut its profit goal on lower US sales.
Top Terex gear on show
Terex Middle East will exhibit its latest equipment at the Big 5 PMV show in November.
Staffing strain
The PMV sector is expected to grow by at least 15% over the next five years.
NPC acquires equipment worth AED 48 million
Abu Dhabi-based construction company National Projects and Construction (NPC) has acquired plant and equipment worth $13 million (AED 48 million) to support its rapid expansion and meet its existing commitments running into $436 million.
Haulotte Group to open in Dubai to supply region
Haulotte Group, a supplier of aerial work platforms, plans to open a subsidiary in Dubai in November.
Five day week gets low response
The region’s contractors remain lukewarm to the idea of cutting the working week from six days to five, despite the advantages it may bring.
Troubleshoot, fix and go
Whether it’s a digger, hauler, or tower crane, any time not spent working because of a fault could mean dirhams down the drain for construction contractors.
Kelly Fisher: auctioneer for World Wide Auctioneers
PMV finds out what life is like away from the scenes of the sale yard.