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Komatsu lunar construction equipment proposal selected for Japan’s utilisation of space technology programme

Machinery giant to conduct feasibility study for developing high-precision digital twin technology under Japanese ministerial initiative

ABB to supply electrical systems to Azizi Riviera project in MBR City

UAE develop goes to Swiss technology company for switches, sockets and wiring accessories in flagship Dubai project

Saudi Arabia, UAE continue to lead project development as GCC construction market estimated at $1.6trn

New report finds Kuwait expanding in last quarter of 2021 as UAE leads on-the-ground activity

Wirtgen and New Electric to make world’s first electric paver for BAM

Machine commissioned by Dutch civil engineering group from Wirtgen and electric drivetrain specialist New Electric to save 93t of CO2 emissions in annual operations

Bauma reports bookings for 97% of available space for 2022 edition

Messe Munchen plans innovation focus and first ever Bauma webinar series; says high exhibitor conformation rate led by mining sector clear sign of appetite for event

Cat to increase productivity of D3 Series skid-steer and compact tracked loaders with new smart creep function

Available from Q3 2022, new feature maximises efficiency of Cat cold planer and wheel saw attachments work tools with automatic adjustments

Doosan to enter bulldozer segment with two new models

Initially available in N. America from Q3 2022, 112hp DD100 dozer to be joined by larger sibling next year as company also plans new mini excavator line-up in steps to offer full line of equipment

Tadweer signs $64m Abu Dhabi waste management contracts

Landfill management and pest control contracts to serve 74 areas in the emirate with about 168 vehicles and 902 pieces of equipment and tools

Sinoboom BV partners with Trackunit for telematics solutions

Trackunit to provide the design, installation and delivery of data and connected services for Chinese MEWP specialist’s equipment as preferred partner under an MoU

Wirtgen concrete paving train with new paver and spreader at World of Concrete

World premieres for WPS 102i placer/spreader and SP 94i slipform paver in Las Vegas event sees them joined by a TCM 180i texture curing machine and TeleMold paving width setter

SMIE founder and anti-collision pioneer Jean-Louis Olivier passes away

Tech innovator, first to figure our tower crane zoning and develop anti-collision in 1980s dies after short illness at 69

Metso Outotec to restructure Metals business for growth

Hydrometallurgy business to be transferred from Metals to Minerals division while strategic review on remaining Metals business areas to decide their future course

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