Manitowoc to build product verification centre in Germany

Crane firm also plans to update and modernise Wilhelmshaven factory. Crane provider Manitowoc has announced plans to build a product verification centre...

Middle East gives lift to Japanese machinery firms

Weaker yen is helping manufacturers ride out volatility in global demand . Despite efforts to diversify its manufacturing base, the sales volume...

Taking construction equipment sales online

Can confidence in e-commerce extend to large pieces of heavy equipment?. There’s no denying the importance of online trading. From fashion to...

Construction machinery: Why small is beautiful

Sales of mini-excavators and other compact pieces of equipment are growing . While traditionally contractors have preferred larger machines, high fuel costs...

Time to batten down the hatches for profitability

It’s likely that government spending on construction projects will drop. As any longstanding business in the Gulf knows, longevity in these markets...

Sisi’s one-year challenge: Dredging the New Suez Canal in Egypt

Waterway is largest infrastructure project to complete in the Middle East this year. When the New Suez Canal is officially opened early...

Construction firms set to benefit from end of UAE fuel subsidies

Deregulation of fuel prices on August 1 is expected to see diesel costs fall, while petrol is tipped to rise. Construction companies...

Big data’s power in construction machinery

Manufacturers like Caterpillar and Komatsu are looking to harness the predictive power of big data. While the construction machinery industry remains by...

Road warriors: Volvo CE and FAMCO

Partners make steady in-roads with their asphalt pavers and road-construction equipment. In early 2013, Volvo CE head of EMEA Thomas Kuta and...

Ten tips: Financing construction machinery

Getting financing on your equipment frees up cash-flow. 1. Paperwork Clear corporate accounts naturally help make the solvency of your business clear...