JCB’s starts production of first electric excavator

New model delivers same performance as a diesel-powered machine in the same class, says manufacturer. The first fully electric excavator from JCB...

Ritchie Bros lines up 1,200-plus items for June Dubai auction

Inventory includes heavy cranes and earthmoving equipment from big global brands for 18-19 June sale in JAFZA. Global equipment auction heavyweight Ritchie...

Bobcat to launch remote control for loaders

Plug & play system compatible with company’s skid-steer, compact tracked and all-wheel steer loaders . Bobcat has announced a new remote control...

Nurol Construction opts for Raimondi cranes for Beach Vista development

Emaar's Beach Vista is an exclusive private island project with 27 residential towers. Nurol Construction Co will use its four new Raimondi...

Kuwaiti rental company takes 77 JLG units

Hertz Dayim Equipment Rental’s order made up of latest boom lift and electric scissor models . Kuwait-based Hertz Dayim Equipment Rental has...

Volvo launches central uptime facility for EMEA region

Eskilstuna-based centre to serve as hub for data monitoring and preventive maintenance alerts to dealers. Volvo Construction Equipment has launched a new...

EGA building largest industrial waste recycling plant in region

$4mn facility will provide feedstock for cement companies in UAE. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced the start-up of a $4 million...

Gallagher takes delivery of five new Liebherr mobile cranes

Dubai-based crane rental heavyweight to service oil & gas, construction and infrastructure sectors with new units. Dubai-based crane contractor Gallagher International has...

Construction equipment sector offers support for Notre Dame restoration

Manitowoc and Loxam pledge to provide free crane and equipment services . Help is pouring in for the restoration of Paris iconic...

Wacker Neuson reports positive first quarter

Dumpers and excavators lead growth in European markets as revenues rise 17% . German compact equipment specialist Wacker Neuson has reported revenues...