Industry News

Gulf Construction Expo To Kick Off In November

The Kingdom’s showcase for construction and building materials the Gulf Construction Expo is set to return in November at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. “The economy has suffered for the last year and the current forecasts are showing positive signs of recovery and growth. The exhibitions sector contributes a valuable platform to showcase products ideas as part of a holistic business strategy.” says Jubran Abdulrahman the Managing Di...

John Deere Announces Evolution To Technology Portfolio

Deere evolves technology portfolio with problem-solving Precision Construction. Precision Construction is the evolution of the John Deere technology portfolio delivering a suite of solutions focused on addressing customer pain points on the job site. This new direction builds upon the existing John Deere WorkSight portfolio leveraging a strong foundation of technology innovations to deliver smart solutions that help customers make more informed bu...

Sany Introduces Hydrogen Fuel Cell Construction Vehicles

Every year on this day millions of people across the world switch off lights at home in buildings and in the streets for Earth Hour. Since 2008 the “hour of no power” serves as a symbol of commitment to the planet and to conserve energy and the environment. At SANY this commitment is fulfilled through the constant innovation of energy-saving and environmental-friendly solutions in the development of our machines. Two recent examples include a dump...

Xcmg Plays Key Role In Boosting Africa's Infrastructure Development

A fleet of cranes and excavators along with rotary drilling rigs and asphalt plants from XCMG are carrying out an important role on the Nairobi Expressway project which will connect Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the east of the city and Nairobi-Nakuru Highway in the west when completed. These machines bring the amount to over 2000 units of equipment since XCMG began exporting to support infrastructure construction in Kenya which is now ta...

John Deere Expands Construction Brand In Africa

John Deere plans to expand its construction lineup to eighteen countries across southern and western Africa where Deere-branded construction products were not previously available. This expansion which will include the availability of backhoe loaders excavators wheel loaders motor graders and crawler dozers will be sold and supported by independent newly appointed John Deere dealers to be announced. Impacted countries include South Africa Botswana...