2016 in review: The Mideast machinery sector

There is considerable unanimity in the Middle East’s construction and machinery sector that 2016 has been a year of challenges. Overall, the...

Features

Machinery: Backhoes buck the trend

It’s no secret that 2016 is not the best year for construction equipment makers and sellers in the region. The all-terrain cranes,...

Machinery

Middle East premier for new Bobcat backhoe loaders

Bobcat has introduced its new backhoe loaders in the Middle East market with a product familiarisation event for local distributors. Held at...

Construction

Big 5 construction show kicks off in Kuwait

The Big 5 Kuwait exhibition opened on Monday in the capital city, with this year’s event featuring more space for interiors products...

Features

Construction machinery: Why small is beautiful

While traditionally contractors have preferred larger machines, high fuel costs and a desire to reduce manpower by improving efficiency on-site is seeing...

Construction

Historic demolition job for Bobcat S550 skid steer

A Bobcat S550 skid-steer loader is playing a vital role in the demolition of an old market in Sheffield in the UK.Sheffield’s...

Construction

‘Millionth Bobcat Loader’ model goes on sale

A ‘One-Millionth Bobcat Loader’ model has been launched after the US-based machinery company hit the seven-figure production milestone after more than 60 years of sales.A...