Plant & Equipment | September - October 2021, Issue 248

September - October 2021

EXPAND YOUR OPTIONS
WITH USED MACHINES

Al-Bahar on how its fully-serviced used machines with
warranties offer peace of mind to customers.

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Ritchie Bros. is seeing
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STRONG DEMAND

As supply chain pressures slow down the flow of
new equipment, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sees
strong demand for used machinery, says Nicola
Nicelli, Vice President of Sales for EMEA.

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EXPAND YOUR OPTIONS
WITH USED MACHINES

Used machinery is becoming a more popular
option for contractors, allowing them to ramp up
their fleet or get machines onto the job-site fast.

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MIDDLE EAST NEWS

STRONG PRESENCE

RAD SETTING UP NEW ASPHALT PLANT IN RAS
AL KHAIMAH

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) welcomed a base for materials necessary for the implementation of road
prominent road construction player, RAD International Road construction services.
Construction LLC, to its growing industrial cluster in its Al
Ghail Industrial Zone. The branch company was established “We made the right decision of joining RAKEZ for the
under the name of RAD Asphalt LLC, with an approximate construction of our new facility. It is in line with our vision
investment of AED10m. and strategy to expand our activities all over the UAE. We
have been in road construction market for more than 18 years
With more than 18 years of experience in the UAE’s road owning the company’s a high reputation among major players
construction industry, RAD International Road Construction in the market,” said Syed Ali Abad, Founder and Managing
LLC has established a strong local presence by catering Director of RAD International Road Construction LLC. “The
to various projects within the country. RAD’s new facility strategic location of RAKEZ, the cost-effective set-up packages,
in RAKEZ spreads over 10,000m2 of land, and hosts more modern facilities and first-class services cemented our decision
than 200 workers. The facility will be RAD’s production in choosing Ras Al Khaimah as a new base for our operations.”

Commenting on the new incorporation, Ramy Jallad,
Group CEO of RAKEZ, said: “We are glad to welcome RAD
International Road Construction to our growing industrial
ecosystem. Having another reputable brand in the construction
sector set up base in RAKEZ is testament to our ongoing
endeavors to create a supportive environment for industrial
players to thrive. Our commitment is centred on facilitating
ease to all our clients, and to support them every step of the
way. We are proud to be part of RAD’s latest expansion, and
we look forward to supporting their successful journey in the

years to come.”.

APPOINTMENT

AL MASAOOD GROUP NAMES NEW HEAD OF
COMMERCIAL FOR POWER, CONSTRUCTION &
MARINE DIVISIONS

Al Masaood Group announced the appointment of Hani Tannir Tannir first joined Al Masaood in 1994. He fulfilled different
as the new Head of Commercial for Power, Construction and managerial and commercial roles in the company from 1994 to
Marine divisions. 2013. He then moved on to play multiple manufacturing roles

Tannir’s new assignment falls within the in various companies in Dubai, Qatar and Jordan. He
Group’s framework to sustain its business led the establishment of world-class operations from
transformation and advance its strategy to scratch and re-joined Al Masaood in 2020.
grow its B2B businesses amidst rapid market
changes and developments. Tannir said: “I am pleased to join the
renowned Al Masaood Group in Abu Dhabi.
In his current role, Tannir is tasked to My appointment allows me to work closely
spearhead key business development with various teams to align and transform
activities and generate new revenue the functions of the business units under my
streams, mainly for the Group’s responsibility, as well as contribute to the
Power, Construction, Marine, and
Logistics operations. Group’s long-term commercial goals. I
thank Al Masaood Group for this

opportunity and privilege.”.

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MARKET GROWTH

GENIE ANNOUNCES THE ORDER OF 10 BOOM
LIFTS IN SAUDI ARABIA

Based in Saudi Arabia and a member of Dayim Holdings, operational requirements, apart from our priorities on a
Dayim Equipment Rental has been a leading service and technical and safety perspective. This helps us add products
equipment rental company in the Middle East since 2010. to our portfolio that tick our fleet requirements, are safest to
Wishing to replace some units in its aerial fleet with more operate, and that fit customers’ requirements and support their
recent, efficient equipment with on-board technology to productivity needs.”
increase operator safety and productivity, it launched a call
for tender from several manufacturers. To fulfil this need, “Dayim Equipment Rental is highly respected for its
Dayim Equipment Rental turned to Genie, ordering 10 Genie professionalism and the quality of the equipment it provides.
ZX-135/70 articulating boom lifts. The first Genie ZX-135/70 Over the years, we have developed a strong relationship
units will be delivered starting from July 2021. together. This order complements the investment Dayim made
in 2020 in the Genie SX-180 Super Booms. I thank Dayim
Imtiyaz Abedi, Operations Director, Dayim Equipment Rental, Rental for this new order that signs its continued trust in the
considers Genie one of the main go-to brands for articulating Genie brand and our Middle East team,” said Sharbel Kordahi,
boom lifts. He chose to invest in 10 Genie ZX-135/70 models Managing Director, Terex AWP for the Middle East, Southern
for their high potential in meeting the needs of customers
in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in oil and gas and industrial Africa, India, Russia and CIS..
construction applications. “Our choice of investing in a specific
brand and model is the result of a rigorous examination
of all the elements that come into play in terms of total
cost of ownership and, on that front, the Genie ZX-135/70
outperforms same-class boom lifts available on the market,”
said Abedi.

Fatin Aldandan, Business Development Director, Dayim
Equipment Rental, added: “Our focus on strategic partnerships
with major end-users and key players in oil and gas and
construction industries has helped us understand customers’

DISTRIBUTORS

YALE SELECTS BANZ TRADING & CONTRACTING
AS DEALER IN BAHRAIN

Yale Europe Materials Handling is increasing its footprint in “We are delighted to welcome Banz Trading & Contracting
the Middle East with the appointment of a new dealer in the WLL to the Yale dealer network and increase our coverage
Kingdom of Bahrain. Banz Trading & Contracting WLL will be the in the Bahrain market,” said Peter Madoc-Jones, Territory
exclusive sales and service dealer of Yale products in the region. Manager MEA at Yale. “The company’s mission statement
‘Value Addition with Care and Commitment’ aligns perfectly
Banz Trading & Contracting WLL was founded in 1948 and with our own ‘People. Products. Productivity’ philosophy.”
is one of the oldest and respected trading, engineering, and
contracting companies in Bahrain. Boasting over 70 years of “Our customers are looking for both extremes – high
expertise, the company has built a strong customer base of performance and quality at an optimum price. We share the
prominent clientele across many industries. same commitment as Yale to deliver high quality products, the
lowest lifetime cost of ownership and outstanding customer
satisfaction to customers in Bahrain,” said Shafeeq Ahmed,
General Manager of Banz Trading & Contracting WLL.

Strategically situated in Sitra Industrial Area with over 100
staff, the company’s one-stop facility houses an engineering
workshop, pump assembly workshop, fabrication unit for
shelving and doors assembly, covered painting booth, stores

and a sales office..

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MILESTONE

FLEETBOARD CELEBRATES 10-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
WITH WESTERN BAINOONA GROUP

Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA and the General “We truly value the partnership and appreciate the trust
Distributor of Mercedes- Benz Trucks in Abu Dhabi – Emirates from Western Bainoona Group. Together with EMC, we
Motor Company (EMC) celebrated a remarkable milestone of are committed to providing the best services and to further
a 10-year partnership with Western Bainoona Group (WBG). strengthen our long and prosperous partnership,” said Olaf
WBG has been using Fleetboard, the telematics solution for Petersen, General Manager Daimler Trucks Sales, Daimler
Mercedes-Benz Trucks, for a decade now. They are one of the Commercial Vehicles MENA.
largest professionally run fleets in the Middle East region,
with every Mercedes-Benz truck in their fleet activated with In 2011, Fleetboard was first introduced to WBG and after an
Fleetboard services. initial trial with the activation of Fleetboard’s Driver & Vehicle
Management services on some of their Mercedes-Benz Actros
Based in the UAE, WBG is one of the most prominent names tractor head units, WBG soon noticed the potential savings
as an integrated group in the areas of construction, land and benefits achievable with Fleetboard.
transportation and crushers, and has been a cornerstone in the
development of roads, bridges and infrastructure projects in By actively utilizing the data from Fleetboard’s unique Driver
the UAE. Performance Analysis, Trip Records and Service/Uptime data,
WBG did not only benefit from operating cost savings such
as fuel consumption, but also an increased uptime due to
efficient management of services schedules. This led to the
management’s decision to equip Fleetboard as standard in all
of their Mercedes-Benz Trucks in 2015. As of today, there are
over 250 active Fleetboard units in WBG’s fleet.

“At Western Bainoona Group, we continuously enhance
our capability to ensure we remain in the forefront of our
industry and having Fleetboard installed in our Mercedes-
Benz trucks enables professional monitoring and management
of our fleet, it is our commitment to provide excellence to
our customers,” said Zouheir Chamandi, President of Western

Bainoona Group..

COMEBACK

THIRD EDITION OF AUTOMECHANIKA RIYADH
TO RETURN IN 2022

Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi’s only trade fair for the Car owners also spent on average $314 per vehicle on parts
automotive aftermarket and services industry, will run from in 2020 according to Frost & Sullivan, another consultancy.
13-15 June 2022 at the Riyadh International Conference and Despite the drop in value compared to pre-pandemic levels,
Exhibition Centre (RICEC), the show’s organiser announced. Saudi remains the largest auto aftermarket in the GCC, with

Automechanika Riyadh is organised by Saudi-based Al- around 47 percent market share..
Harithy Company for Exhibitions (ACE) Group under licence
from UAE-headquartered Messe Frankfurt Middle East,
which organises Automechanika Dubai, the Middle East and
Africa’s largest international trade show for the automotive
aftermarket and services industry.

Long-term prospects for Saudi’s auto aftermarket look good
after a pandemic-affected 2020. According to Glasgow
Consulting Group, a market intelligence firm, Saudi’s
passenger vehicle components market will be worth nearly
$5bn 2022, compared to an estimated $4.5bn in 2021.

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DISTRIBUTORS

LINTEC & LINNHOFF APPOINTS JALLAD GROUP

Lintec & Linnhoff continues to strengthen its business presence brands will now sit alongside other premier names from
and customer support in the Middle East, with the appointment the construction equipment industry in the Jallad Group’s
of new distributors for Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine. The impressive portfolio including Caterpillar, Terex Finlay, John
group covering the three markets for Lintec & Linnhoff is the Deere and Legrand.
Jallad Group, one of the Middle East’s best-known names in
construction equipment sales and service. It will represent the The Jallad Group will represent the full line up of Lintec,
company through its local subsidiaries, as follows: Linnhoff and Eurotec machines. Interest is expected to focus
on concrete batching plants initially, given the high levels of
• Jordan Tractor & Equipment Company (Jordan) demand across the Middle East. In time, the company also
• M. Ezzat Jallad & Fils S.A.L (Lebanon)
• Palestinian Tractors & Equipment Company (Palestine) expects to develop sales of its asphalt plants in the market..

This latest news from Lintec & Linnhoff in the Middle East
comes after it announced the delivery of a landmark unit in
the region, the first Eurotec 4ECO120T model in the United
Arab Emirates. The plant is the largest model in the popular
Eurotec ECO range, and reflects the ongoing high demand for
concrete in the region.

The Jallad Group has its headquarters in Lebanon but also
boasts offices across the region, including in Jordan and
Palestine, where Lintec & Linnhoff products will now be
sold and supported. It has a 300-strong workforce and an
established presence in the Middle East. Lintec & Linnhoff’s

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CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal and tasked with supporting mother most technologically advanced ports.
vessel loading and unloading activities within the facility’s
container yard. Solidifying CSP Abu Dhabi and Khalifa Port’s standing as
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equipped with an advanced 360-degree sensory system with costs, a significant reduction in CO2 emissions as compared
to traditional trucks and serve as a viable business continuity
solution in the event of any manpower crisis.

In addition to the adoption of the autonomous port truck
system, the project saw the adoption of a Fleet Management
System (FMS) for overseeing daily activities utilising Q-Trucks.
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LARGE ORDER MIDDLE EAST NEWS

KALMAR SECURES SUSTAINABILITY
ORDER OF 81
TERMINAL TRACTORS ABB TO CHARGE
QATAR’S LARGEST
Kalmar has secured an order from DP World to supply 81 ELECTRIC BUS
Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractors for its South Container INFRASTRUCTURE
Terminal (SCT) in Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia. The PROJECT
order was booked in Cargotec’s 2021 Q2 quarter order intake
with delivery scheduled for Q2 of 2022. ABB has won a contract to design, supply, test and
commission a new high-power charging infrastructure for
Jeddah Islamic Port is the largest port in the Kingdom one of the world’s largest fleet of electric buses.
of Saudi Arabia and a major trade hub, connecting the
east-west trade routes. Global trade enabler DP World The project will see ABB provide high power charging
was awarded a 30-year Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) infrastructure for the fleet, which is expected to have
concession in 2019 by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), 1,000 electric buses operating across the country and
for the management and development of the Jeddah South with a capacity to transport 50,000 passengers a day.
Container Terminal at the multi-purpose Jeddah Islamic
Port. As the leading enabler of smarter trade around the Qatar aims to have 25 percent of its public bus network
world, DP World is committed to making a better future operating on electric by 2022, rising to 100 percent by
that supports economic growth and business development, 2030. As part of this plan, the state will create one of the
and raises the standard of living for communities. DP World largest e-bus networks in the world, in a single installation.
Jeddah’s operations are aligned with the Saudi Vision 2030
of transformation, and will further assist the ease of doing Partnering with Mannai Trading Company, Public Works
business in the ports and logistics sector by introducing Authority ‘Ashghal’ and fleet operator, Mowasalat, ABB
advanced technologies. In addition to Kalmar terminal will design and deploy Heavy Vehicle Charging equipment
tractors, the current equipment fleet at SCT includes Kalmar across multiple locations in Qatar, including four bus
reachstackers and empty container handlers. depots, eight bus stations and 12 metro stations. The project
scope also includes a three-year service level agreement.
Mohammad Alshaikh, CEO DP World Jeddah and Country
Head KSA, said: “The new equipment procured from Kalmar For the project, ABB will supply over 125MW of charging
and added to our equipment portfolio will further accelerate capacity, 1,300 connectors for destination charging and
DP World Jeddah’s SCT development plans, which aim to 89 opportunity chargers, four of which will be mobile.
further enhance its infrastructure capabilities and technology With this charging solution, the complete Mowasalat
driven services to continue providing our customers with electric bus fleet can be charged overnight at the depots
seamless quality services.” and while in use without impacting regular operations,
ensuring a fast and convenient charging experience for
The Kalmar Ottawa T2 combines power, functionality operators and passengers.
and performance with excellent ergonomics and easy
maintenance access. The 81 units delivered to SCT will ABB will also provide the data connection and interfaces
incorporate a range of additional safety features including an to connect and integrate the charging infrastructure
automatic fire extinguisher system, a reverse warning system operation into the Mowasalat Fleet Management System
for 24/7 fleet optimization. Besides integration with the
and a drive speed limiter system.. Fleet Management System, chargers will also be connected
to the ABB Ability cloud to remotely monitor and diagnose
the infrastructure by using more than 400 parameters.
This complete solution maximizes uptime and efficiency

and ensures reliable infrastructure for the public..

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STRONG
DEMAND

As supply chain pressures slow down the flow of new equipment,
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sees strong demand for used machinery,
says Nicola Nicelli, Vice President of Sales for EMEA. The
auctioneer has also entered into an agreement to acquire Euro
Auctions, which should improve the available selection for
customers in the Gulf and wider MEA region.

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T he used equipment market is often a barometer
for the health of the construction sector, or
even the global economy. Looking back to the
global financial crisis in 2008, the market weakened
as contractors and fleet managers looked to dispose of
excess units or even entire fleets, creating smart buying
opportunities for those with cash on hand.

But fast forward to the current situation and the outlook
is very different, with shortages of raw materials and
components such as semiconductors, logistics slowdowns
and lockdowns affecting manufacturers of new equipment
and extending lead times in many segments. This is
pushing customers who need to mobilise fleets quickly to
consider used machines.

“In common with Europe, a growing number of equipment
buyers in the Middle East are experiencing long lead
times on the delivery of new equipment, largely due to
delays resulting from Covid-19 lockdowns and a range of
ongoing supply chain issues,” says Nicola Nicelli, Ritchie
Bros. Vice President of Sales for Europe, Middle East and
Africa (EMEA). “This is exactly where online auctions such
as those organised by Ritchie Bros. can help equipment
buyers, since machinery and heavy equipment inventory
listed in online auctions are immediately available and
shipped without delay.”

In the first quarter of 2021, Ritchie Bros.’s global website
traffic was up 47% year on year, with bidder registrations
up 49%. “Increased buyer activity can be attributed to
the fact that auctions provide quick access to work-ready
equipment,” says Nicelli, adding that the firm’s in-house
shipping services give overseas buyers more confidence
and ensures the smooth transportation of assets to buyer
locations anywhere in the world.

Through its Dubai yard, Ritchie Bros. is currently
witnessing good demand for used machinery and
equipment, as well as strong pricing, he says.

That’s also a sign of confidence in the outlook for the
construction sector in the GCC and wider Middle East.
Among the region’s largest markets, Saudi Arabia is
forecast to recover in the second half of 2021, growing
by 2.9%, after contracting by an estimated 0.5% in 2020,
according to data from Globe Newswire.

“Sector players are confident there are many potential
growth areas, and any expansion in the construction sector
will result in an increased need for construction equipment
and machinery,” says Nicelli.

Looking back at the past 15 months, he notes that the
auctioneer came into the pandemic in a good position,
with its digital transition well underway. In March 2020,
it pivoted fully from live, in-person auctions to an entirely
online auction format, a shift that was accelerated by
pandemic lockdowns.

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“Faced with border closures and travel restrictions, online at staggered times on September 28 and 29. “Don’t delay in
selling methods such as our quarterly online Timed Auctions consigning your equipment, as the longer [it is listed] on our
are now preferred by many buyers, as they told us they were auction site means more eyes on it and the greater likelihood
unable to fly into Dubai or elsewhere to attend in-person of stronger bidding,” says Nicelli.
auctions for an extended period.” The auctioneer recently entered into an agreement to acquire
Euro Auctions, benefiting MEA customers. “This is a very
Activity at the quarterly online Timed Auction in July 2021 exciting development for our company, and we would like to
set three new company records for May-June auctions in the welcome Euro Auctions to the Ritchie Bros. family. The two
region: highest number of new bidders, highest number of new companies are an ideal fit with united goals,” says Nicelli.
buyers, and highest number of registered bidders – 26% up on “The Euro Auctions acquisition significantly accelerates our
the same auction last year. strategy to expand our capabilities in new channels, sectors,
regions and customer segments. For our valued customers, we
“Our recent record online auction results are proof of expect them to benefit from enhanced asset insights as well
widespread customer acceptance of online auctions and as more service offerings and disposition solutions than ever
evidence they can be an effective solution to mitigate the before. The acquisition deal is expected to close by year-end,
effects of pandemic lockdowns. [Online auctions] are here subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing
to stay.” conditions. More details on this will follow in the coming

Equipment sellers now have two primary options when months,” he concludes..
disposing of machinery: the online Timed Auctions, held
quarterly, or the everyday online marketplace, Marketplace-E. Nicola Nicelli, Ritchie Bros. Vice President of Sales for
Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
“For sellers, my advice is to choose the online auction service
that works best for you,” explains Nicelli. “Do you want to
achieve maximum exposure for your asset and allow the free
market to set the price? If yes, then maybe an unreserved
online Timed Auction is right for you.”

“Alternatively, do you want to sell your equipment for a set
price? Then consider consigning your equipment on a reserve
price, everyday online auction. An excellent example of an
everyday asset disposition solution is the Ritchie Bros. reserved
24/7 online marketplace, Marketplace-E. It holds weekly
online auctions and provides sellers with control over price.”

The quarterly Timed Auctions offer hundreds of pieces
of equipment for sale. The one in Dubai takes place this
month, with bidding opening on September 21 and ending

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EXPAND YOUR
OPTIONS WITH
USED MACHINES

Used machinery is becoming a more popular option for
contractors, allowing them to ramp up their fleet or get
machines onto the job-site fast. Priced lower than new,
it expands your options without increasing the
budget. Still, not all used machines on the
market are equal – and buying one with
a warranty provides peace of mind,
explains Anas Ashour, Used
Equipment Manager at
Mohamed Abdulrahman
Al-Bahar.

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A s contractors look to mobilise fleets and scale up “We do everything possible to ensure the machine is
operations, used machines are a popular option, given thoroughly inspected and serviced – the engine, transmission,
that the business outlook remains somewhat uncertain. hydraulic system, checking for leaks, the body – we make
With lower acquisition costs, less capex is tied up in the fleet, sure to rectify and repair every single issue to the highest
but managers can still get highly productive machines – if they standard,” says Ashour.
know how to select the right one.
With all the things that can be wrong with a used machine –
Anas Ashour, Used Equipment Manager at Mohamed some easy to spot, some harder to discover – it’s no surprise
Abdulrahman Al-Bahar, notes that while used equipment can that customers feel more secure and confident when they buy
offer some great benefits for customers, including high resale a used machine with a warranty, says Ashour. “There will be
value and cost-effective productivity, there can be downsides no headache, as they know it’s covered by Al-Bahar.”
if a contractor buys a machine that has undisclosed faults
which affect productivity or require significant unplanned Top-selling models include mid-weight excavators such as the
expenditure on repairs. 320, wheel loaders like the 966 and bulldozers including the
D8, though the full range of used machinery can include motor
Al-Bahar, the Caterpillar dealer for five GCC countries since graders, pavers, telehandlers, skid steers, backhoe loaders,
1959 (the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar), offers a articulated trucks and other machines, depending on available
wide range of used machines, with stock from its rental fleet, stock, says Ashour.
leasing and trade-ins. Significantly, the machines have been
Currently, for its entire range of certified used machines,
serviced by the dealer’s well-trained technicians and Al-Bahar is offering a full year warranty and a 2,000 hours
service staff, using authentic Cat spare parts, Preventive Maintenance (PM) Kit, at no additional cost. The
and is offered with a limited warranty. PM kit includes genuine Cat Parts and instructions for routine
service work, all packed in a hassle-free box to save time and
money, says Ashour.

Another benefit of adding used machines to a fleet is that
buyers may be able to match them with existing machines
that their operators and maintenance staff are already familiar

with, ensuring good productivity and streamlined
servicing thanks to existing know-how and spare
parts commonality.

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What to consider when buying a used machine allow dust, sand and other abrasive contaminants to enter the
fluid system, potentially causing major damage. There may
Depreciation is one major factor to consider. A common also be internal fluid leaks, which are harder to spot.
misconception is that used construction equipment depreciates Evaluation of used construction equipment should also
faster than brand-new heavy machinery. Heavy machinery, include an extensive analysis of the machinery in motion, and
whether new or old, can offer lasting durability depending on buyers with less experience of a particular machine will need
the manufacturer and the maintenance it receives over the expert advice. Nevertheless, when inspecting a machine for
years, and this is reflected in its resale value. purchase, even the most experienced buyers may fail to locate
some problems.
Obviously, the most important focus for buyers is machine The extensive work done by Al-Bahar’s technicians to ready
condition. By taking a methodical approach, they can assess a a used machine for sale is far more likely to correctly assess
machine’s condition, its likely performance on a job-site and a machine’s health and make the necessary repairs. For Al-
whether it is likely to require any significant repairs in the near Bahar, the value is to sell machines that clients can rely on,
term. Apart from higher costs and lower performance, poorly but also to carry out any required servicing ahead of the sale,
maintained machines can also be a safety hazard on-site. as making additional repairs under the warranty only creates
additional costs for the dealer. Overall, that points to the value
The first place to check is the machine’s service record. Has of a warranty for a used machine, says Ashour.
it been regularly serviced at all the key intervals, using the “The main differentiator for us over other used equipment
manufacturer’s recommended spare parts? If not, or if the suppliers in the region is our Certified Used brand and the
service record is not available, that is a red flag or indication
of possible high repair costs. Checking how many hours a peace of mind it gives customers,” he concludes..
machine has on its clock against the recommended major
service intervals provides an estimate for when its next major The 320 GC excavator is a popular option for buyers of used
overhaul is needed. machinery from Al-Bahar.

Damage to the exterior and attachments of the equipment,
or error codes showing on the front panel, are other things to
look for. Buyers should also check that the equipment display
and gauges function properly while the machine is in motion,
and that moving parts such as shafts, belts and gears are
properly guarded.

Starting the engine is the quickest way to check a machine’s
health. Problems starting, or thick black smoke, are warning
signs. Next, check for fluid leaks. Leaks from the hydraulic
system increase operational costs if the fluid needs to be
regularly topped up, affect machine performance and wear out
components. If the fluid is leaking, a non-pressurised line may

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MIDDLE EAST NEWS - TRAILERS

SECURE
LOAD

Tipper trailers and other transportation solutions play an
important role in the construction industry for delivery of
aggregates and other material. Manufacturers are focused on
delivering high-quality, robust products.

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MIDDLE EAST NEWS - TRAILERS

H aving been in the UAE for more than 30 years, GORICA GORICA has factories and workshops throughout the Middle
Group is a recognised force in the Gulf and wider East. In Saudi Arabia, the company is building a factory
Middle East. The company is ready to work with any that is expected to be operational in the coming months, its
customer, and there is no typical client, explains Domen Bockor, completion delayed somewhat by Covid restrictions. It will
GM for Sales and Marketing. “We deal equally with massive improve after-sales support for customers and speed up lead
companies that can buy up to 500 units, and on the other end times, while the factory will also carry out body-mounting of
of the spectrum a sole operator buying a single trailer.” superstructures on rigid trucks.

Local manufacturing gives GORICA a big advantage, he says. For the near-term market prospects, Bockor says the outlook
“We are by far the number one body builder in the Middle for GORICA is linked with the sales of major European and
East and Africa and West Asia, in terms of output and product Japanese truck-makers, since its buyers of a new premium
depth. And we are recognized as number 15 in the ‘World truck typically buy a trailer from GORICA once they have
TOP 30 body builders’ by Global Trailer [publication].” ordered a new vehicle. More broadly, economic development
is changing the Gulf from a construction-based economy to a
One of GORICA’s main advantages is its strong after-sales more service-based economy.
support, with service staff in all the major locations, meaning
they can quickly attend to a customer and communicate well “If I look from now 10 years down the road, there will
with a company’s drivers and staff. That also translates to be less of these type of products and many more service-
strong resale values on the used equipment market, he notes. oriented products, meaning waste management products like
garbage, compactors, refrigerated trailers, milk tankers for
Products with more electronics naturally need greater after- transportation of fresh milk, fuel tanks, animal feed bulkers
sales support. “For a tipper trailer, unless there is an overturn, and so on.”
there is typically only really minor support required.”

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From that perspective, GORICA is directing its product prepared ourselves and are now really only widening our
development towards high-tech solutions, whether waste product base, because we already built the manufacturing
management solutions for municipalities or refrigerated capabilities, the design capabilities and the rest.”
trailers, a process that began eight or so years back, he says.
“We ‘smelt’ this transformation of the economy and the market, The company is also aligning its R&D and production
and we are working closely with European truck-makers and innovation focus in the direction of Expo 2020 and the UAE
we see changes being implemented on their trucks. We have government, namely zero-emission and electrified products.
“We are working on sustainability of transportation, which
GORICA offers a wide array of products across multiple for now can only be achieved in certain industries and certain
segments. productions, though as the technology develops we will be
able to go further.”

The company has a broad supply chain in Europe and
South Korea, including steel suppliers like SSAB in Sweden,
Thyssenkrupp in Germany and Hyundai in South Korea.
When working with major international companies, such as
Wabco for braking systems, they have vast supply chains with
manufacturing locations across the world. “Our supply chain
is mainly based with European suppliers, that’s how we ensure
high quality levels.”

The company has also invested in high-quality
manufacturing techniques, including automatic welding and
submerged arc welding for cross-sections of tankers. All the
CNC rolling is fully automatic, and the plasma cutting and
steel bending are automated. “The level of automation [in
our manufacturing facilities] is so high, it’s comparable to
any European body builder.”

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Longer service life thanks to optimum corrosion protection. For the S.KI frame
generation in galvanised design, Schmitz Cargobull assures
One of the best-known names in the industry, Schmitz customers of a 10-year warranty against rust-through.”
Cargobull has a dedicated range of semi-trailers for the The company offers both tipper bodies and tipper semi-
Middle East, says Fabian Bahlmann, MD of Schmitz Cargobull trailers, with advanced R&D and testing allowing it to reduce
Middle East. tare weight without compromising stability and robustness,
he explains. “This allows our customers to increase the
“We differentiate between semi-trailers for temperature permissible payload between 1-3 tonnes in most instances
controlled transport, e.g. insulated box semi-trailers for [compared to competitor products]. through weight reduction
the transport of food and pharmaceuticals; general cargo in the semi-trailer itself.”
transport, such as multifunctional Curtainsider semi-trailers Schmitz Cargobull’s semi-trailers and truck bodies follow a
for various applications; and construction and agricultural modular construction concept, which increases the service and
applications, e.g. aluminium tipper semi-trailers for grain or maintenance friendliness compared to traditional, welded steel
steel tippers for construction use.” constructions, he notes.
When it comes to supporting customers, such as application
Of note for customers is the fact that the company operates support, after-market service and ensuring uptime, the
a complex in-house product validation centre. “Through this, company offers a wide range of digital services around its semi-
we ensure to test any new product or component 100% before trailer products, such as access to its Electronic Parts Online
offering it to the market.” System to conveniently identify and order specific spare parts.
“We are backed up by a regional network of authorised
For the construction segments, the company’s latest range of service partners across the GCC and wider Middle East. Our
S.KI tipper trailers is characterised by a payload-optimised service partners are selected authorised workshops that are
design and high durability and tipping stability in both the available for our customers and trained to conduct repair and
steel and the aluminium version, says Bahlmann. maintenance work on our products with full back-up support
from Schmitz Cargobull.”
“The revised design of the cross members ensures even greater When it comes to the latest technologies, Schmitz Cargobull
stability and guarantees a longer service life for the chassis, is the only semi-trailer manufacturer with a presence in
the Middle East that equips all its semi-trailers with an
Electronic Braking System (EBS), including Roll-over-Stability
programme (RSP).
“These advanced safety features also have a positive impact
in terms of connectivity, as data such as mileage, trailer load,
tyre pressure and brake pad wear becomes easily accessible for

modern fleet management systems,” concludes Bahlmann..

Schmitz Cargobull operates a complex in-house validation
centre to test every product and component.

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MUPiCdOdMlIeNGEast Mega Projects

by Plant & Equipment

KUWAIT

Project: Rehabilitate Kabd-Sulaibiya Road Client: Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport
Value: USD 1,131,000,000 Website: www.part.gov.kw

The Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport has set on December 15, 2021, and the signing of the contract on
an estimated budget for two construction and maintenance April 15, 2023, after obtaining all regulatory approvals. The
contracts for the rehabilitation of Kabd-Sulaibiya Road estimated value of this contract is about KD190m, and work is
(No. 604) at a total of KD340m, which was included in the expected to start on May 15, 2023, and be completed on May
2020/2021 budget approved by the Ministry of Finance. 14, 2025. The second contract is related to the construction,
completion and maintenance of roads and services for part
The project for the rehabilitation of Kabd Road consists of two of the Kabd Industrial area and parts of the Kabd-Sulaibiya
contracts. The first is related to the construction, completion Road. The estimated value of the project is KD150m, provided
and maintenance of roads and services for part of the Kabd- that the contract is signed, and all its works are completed at
Sulaibiya Road (No. 604) and part of the Kabd-Sulaibiya the same time as the first contract.
Industrial Road. The project is expected to be launched

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES BAHRAIN

Project: Regalia Tower In Business Bay Project: Bapco Refinery Modernisation
Value: USD 273,000,000 Value: USD 240,000,000
Client: Deyaar Development PJSC Client: Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO)
Website: www.deyaar.ae Website: www.bapco.net

Regalia will be the tallest tower Deyaar Development has Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) has awarded a key resid
ever built. The 70-storey premium residential building in hydrocracking catalyst management contract to US-based
Business Bay will feature smart home-enabled apartments. It clean fuels group specialist Advanced Refining Technologies
offers a wide range of recreational and wellness amenities, (ART). A joint venture between US specialty chemicals
including an olympic-size infinity pool with private cabanas group and materials group WR Grace & Company and
and jacuzzis, a state-of- the-art family gymnasium, a yoga energy giant Chevron, ART boasts industry-leading catalyst
pavilion, and an outdoor winter cinema. Investors can technology for metals capacity and sediment control. The
register and complete their purchase formalities with Bapco Modernisation Programme (BMP) represents a major
an initial upfront payment of just 10 percent and enjoy expansion and upgrade of the facility that will allow the total
attractive installments over a seven-year plan. The upscale refinery throughput to increase up to a maximum of 380,000
development is expected to be completed in December 2024. barrels per day (bpd). This will increase the refinery’s
capacity by 42 percent, from the existing 267,000 bpd.

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IRAQ JORDAN

Project: Zubair Mishrif Degassing Station Expansion Project: Implement Seawater Desalination Project
Value: USD 690,000,000 Value: USD 100,000,000
Client: Eni Iraq Client: Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC)
Website: www.eni.com Website: www.jpmc.com.jo

China Petroleum Engineering Construction Co (CPECC) The Jordan Phosphate Mines Company and the British Solar
in consortium with Italy’s PEG Engineering & Contracting Water Plc. discussed the necessary measures to implement a
DMCC has been awarded a $690m contract by Eni Iraq for seawater desalination project to supply the JPMC-affiliated
the expansion of Zubair Mishrif degassing station, located Aqaba Industrial Complex with its need for industrial water
in the Zubair Oilfield in Iraq. It said the agreement also for production purposes.
includes a 12-month Operation & Maintenance period
within a 24-month warranty period. The project’s total cost, which will rely on solar energy,
stands at $100m and will be implemented on the build-
The degassing station will comprise of four crude oil operate-transfer (BOT) principle for a 25-year term.
processing trains (each with a processing capacity of The project will use a totally new technology to produce
50,000 barrels/day), 4 produced water treatment rows industrial water, the secondary salts from the water will be
(each row with a processing capacity of 66,000 barrels/ marketed abroad. The project’s civil works will start at the
day), 1 water injection pumping station (750,000 barrels/ end of 2021, while its actual production is scheduled to
day) and auxiliary facilities, storage tanks and other begin in the first quarter of 2023.
supporting facilities.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SAUDI ARABIA

Project: Construct Herbal Pharmaceutical Unit Project: Construct Tiles Factory
Value: USD 33,000,000 Value: USD 66,400,000
Client: Himalaya Wellness Company Client: Saudi Ceramic Company
Website: www.himalayawellness.com Website: www.saudiceramics.com

The Indian skincare and wellness brand Himalaya is to invest Saudi Ceramics is planning to set up a new factory for the
Dh120m in an herbal pharmaceutical unit in Dubai Industrial production of porcelain tiles with a capacity of 8.25 million
City. First production at the facility will start in the first sqm annually at a cost of SR249.3m. The company is
quarter of 2024. The factory will occupy 760,000 square feet currently operating at near full capacity (current capacity 50-
of land - this will be the first of three facilities Himalaya is 60 million sqm depending on the size of the tiles) and view
to build at Dubai Industrial City. The herbal pharmaceutical the fresh capacity addition as a positive move. The project is
unit will be followed by those producing personal-care and expected to commence from the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2021
functional foods. Himalaya operates a seed-to-shelf model and will be completed by Q2 2023.
where farmland is used to grow organic herbs free from
pesticides and insecticides.

The new plant will be built to the highest standards
recognised by the World Health Organisation, the US Food
and Drug Administration and the European Medicine
Agency’s good manufacturing practices.

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DEEP FOUNDATION WORKS

BAUER INVOLVED IN THE EXPANSION OF
EGYPT’S LARGEST PORT

The Egyptian government has been planning to develop six plants located initially on the north and south sides of the wall
main ports to accommodate the growing demand on the covering a 200m radius around each of them. The mixing plants
seaborne trade. Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH, through its local
subsidiary Bauer Egypt S.A.E., is involved in four of them. will be shifted along the quay wall as the work progresses..

Bauer Egypt S.A.E. was awarded by the main contractors
Edecs and Gieco for the deep foundation works of a semi-
rectangular quay wall with a volume of 225,897m3, consisting
of a front diaphragm wall, two rows of middle piles and a rear
row of barrettes.

In addition to four trench cutters, two Bauer drilling rigs of
the type BG 28 are in use. The vertical elements are planned
to be executed parallelly by the means of two mega mixing

STRATEGIC

RANDON ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH JAP
AFRICA IN KENYA

Randon Implementos and JAP Africa announced a new as Tanzania and Uganda.
strategic partnership. This partnership is implementing
a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) Unit, assuring the Randon Implementos, the largest manufacturer of trailers
assemble of semi-trailers in Kenya. The first platform and and semi-trailers in Latin America, has been operating in
tipper sets arrived from Brazil last June to be assembled and Kenya for 17 years now, while Grupo JAP, a Portuguese
commercialized by JAP Africa. For the next few years, the conglomerate, started its internationalisation process in 2010
new partnership aims to achieve a continuous growth not in Angola and it is now present in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
only in Kenya, but as well as in neighbouring countries such
and Mozambique..

FLEET ORDER

DP WORLD LUANDA ACQUIRES FLEET OF NEW
TRACTORS AT PORT OF LUANDA

DP World Luanda, has acquired a fleet of 30 new high- The arrival of the tractors follows the start of operations by DP
performance tractors, as part of its investment to modernize World Luanda, on 1 March 2021, after it was awarded a 20-
the Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) at the Port of Luanda, and year concession to manage and operate the MPT.
further improve operational efficiencies.
The tractors, being the latest generation Terberg YT223, has
proven itself in terminals across the world, and will be used
within the yard area of the MPT to move semi-trailers to and
from the terminal for loading and unloading.

In the coming months, DP World Luanda, will also receive
a range of new equipment that will improve the MPT’s
operational capacity and efficiency across the board, including
six reach stackers, four empty shipping container handlers, four
forklifts as well as new Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTGs) cranes,

which will be the first of its kind to be used in Angola..

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L956F Wheel Loader

L956F is a long-wheelbase loader designed by SDLG with a next generation of appearance and combines the energy-saving,
reliability and comfort. It has the superior stability and large breakout force and by virtue of the superior comprehensive
performance, it is more suitable for mining and other heavy-duty operations.

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AFRICA NEWS

EMISSIONS-FREE MACHINES

EPIROC PARTNERS WITH IVANHOE MINES IN
SOUTH AFRICA

Epiroc has won a significant order for battery-electric mining at the Platreef Mine is an important first step towards
equipment from Ivanplats that will be used to develop its achieving our net-zero carbon emissions goals while mining
greenfield mine in South Africa in the most sustainable and metals required for a cleaner environment.”
productive manner possible.
Boomer M2 Battery face drill rigs and Scooptram ST14
Ivanplats, a subsidiary of Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Battery loaders are built in Sweden, and are automation ready
Mines, has ordered several Boomer M2 Battery face drill and equipped with Epiroc’s telematics solution Certiq. The
rigs and Scooptram ST14 Battery loaders. The new Platreef equipment will be delivered early in 2022. Epiroc will also
underground mine, which will trial the emissions-free provide on-site operator and maintenance training to Ivanplats.
machines during its initial development phase, will produce
palladium, rhodium, platinum, nickel, copper and gold. Epiroc will offer its complete fleet of underground mining
equipment as battery-electric versions by 2025, and its full fleet
“It is encouraging that Ivanplats is considering going all
battery-electric at Platreef, and we are proud to support them for surface operations as battery-powered versions by 2030..
on this journey,” said Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and
CEO. “Battery-electric equipment is increasingly embraced by
mining companies as it provides a healthier work environment,
lower total operating costs, and higher productivity.”

“We want to be at the fore-front of utilizing battery electric,
zero-emission equipment at all of our mining operations,”
said Marna Cloete, Ivanhoe Mines’ President and CFO. “This
partnership with Epiroc for emissions-free mining equipment

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DEMONSTRATION DAY

FARMERS TEST OUT THE AXIAL-FLOW IN
MOROCCO

Around 75 farmers have taken part in a demonstration of the The demonstration was conducted in demanding conditions,
new Axial-Flow 4088 in Morocco, as part of the product’s with the wheat crop yielding between nine and 10 tonnes
official launch. per hectare. The Axial-Flow 4088 was able to make the most
of this high-yielding crop with a fast, efficient harvest which
Compact dimensions, operator comfort and advanced features protected grain quality. This demonstrates the swift return on
are combined with high harvesting capacity, thorough investment farmers can achieve with Case IH’s latest combine
crop threshing, low grain losses, gentle grain handling and harvester offering in Morocco.
unsurpassed sample quality. These benefits are characteristic
of Case IH’s Axial-Flow single-rotor technology, which has Also, part of the demonstration day was the SB531 small
become the benchmark for harvesting quality and performance square baler, which produces 36cm x 46cm bales. The Case
since the first Axial-Flow combines were launched in 1977. IH SB531 small square baler has a reputation for reliability,
Designed in the USA and built in Case IH’s state-of-the-art standing up to season after season of heavy-duty baling.
manufacturing facility in Harbin, China, the Class 4 Axial-Flow The gear-driven twine tying system provides consistent,
4088 combine harvesters incorporate a high level of American- dependable tying with minimal maintenance.
made components for maximum reliability.
“The SB531 performs exceptionally in wheat straw, as well as
According to Case IH Business Manager for West Africa Region, being superb in corn stalk and other crops,” said Thabet. “Our
Hassib Thabet, farmers in Morocco are contending with larger knotters are well-proven so you can be confident you won’t
fields and longer workdays and require powerful machinery to
get through their harvests efficiently. “Moroccan farmers need have any snaps or twine failures.”.
a reliable, fast, and productive machine to get every grain in
the tank as fast as possible,” said Thabet. “In this respect, the
Axial-Flow 4088 is way ahead of any other combine present in
Morocco today.”

With its rotary threshing system, maintenance on the Axial-
Flow is quick and easy. Daily maintenance can be conducted
in considerably less time than it would take for a conventional
harvester, so the Axial-Flow 4088 can be in the field and ready
to go earlier each day.

FACILITATING

SARENS HELPS BUILD THE MOHEMBO BRIDGE
IN BOTSWANA

The Mohembo bridge over the Okavango River in Botswana deck comprising of two double T main beams (2m high) and
is a project by the Roads Department Ministry of Transport a centrally located high spine beam. The cable stayed bridge
& Communications, Botswana. The 4400T bridge is a steel is supported by 72 cables anchored to the two 54m high main
pylons and made of truncated cone sections of steel of variable
diameter and thickness that resemble the shape of elephant tusks.

Sarens was commissioned to supply cranes, SPMTs, and
ancillary equipment for the project. Being in a remote location
the team had to pre-plan the movement of the crew and the
equipment. The following equipment were deployed for the
project: cranes ranging from 50T-400T, 12 axle-lines SPMTs,
four boomlifts, two scissor lifts, and two telehandlers.

Sarens has been on-site since June 2019 to help the client

build the Mohembo Bridge..

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MARKET-FAVORITE

FUSO DELIVERS 50 UNITS OF THE CANTER

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation announced that 50 distributors and customers to optimize product offerings and
units of the Canter have been delivered to Nigerian Breweries provide aftersales support.
Plc., the largest brewing company in Nigeria.
The durable Canter is a market-favorite in Nigeria and
The Canters, which were delivered in mid June 2021, are of currently holds the top share within the light-duty segment.
the FE84 model of the light-duty truck. The FE84 is a 4×2 The popularity of the FUSO Canter is supported by the fact
with a GVW of 6.5 tons, and has a wheelbase of 3350mm. The that MFTBC currently offers several varieties of the product
size of the trucks and their toughness makes them perfect for to cater to various customer needs. To supplement the KD
the distribution of Nigerian Breweries’ products through most models, MFTBC also ships BU vehicles of the Canter FE71,
urban and rural roads. The Canters are expected to travel FE84 and FE85. MFTBC also plans to expand the Nigerian
between the Nigerian Breweries plant in Lagos and beverage KD lineup within the next several years, in collaboration with
wholesalers throughout the country. The Nigerian brewing its business partners in the CFAO group. The CFAO group, of
industry has seen stable growth during the past decade, which CFAO Motors Nigeria is a part, has been working with
supported by a large and young population, and companies the FUSO brand for nearly a decade. It has an established
such as Nigerian Breweries have seen a need to boost their history in the African automotive industry, and has an
distribution capacities. extensive distribution network that covers passenger cars and

Most trucks sold in Nigeria, including the FE84, are assembled two-wheelers in addition to commercial vehicles..
at a KD facility operated by CFAO Motors Nigeria Ltd.
Local assembly of the FUSO Canter began in 2017 with the
FE84 and since then, the FE71 has also been added to the
production portfolio. The KD Kits for these trucks are exported
from MFTBC’s Kawasaki Plant in Japan. The KD production is
one of the cornerstones of the strategy for FUSO trucks in this
growth region, with MFTBC partners having invested in local
assembly facilities in other African countries such as Kenya and
South Africa. Customer focus is another cornerstone of this
strategy, and is addressed by the Regional Center teams based
in the UAE, Kenya and South Africa, who work directly with

EXPANSION GROWTH

VOLVO TRUCKS INVESTS R130 MILLION IN NEW
DURBAN DEALERSHIP

Volvo Trucks South Africa has opened a new R130 million servicing LNG vehicles, secure trailer parking and an extensive
dealership facility in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to support the
growth of the brand’s vehicle parc in the region. parts warehouse..

The new facility is strategically located in the Riverhorse
Valley Business Estate, which is easily accessible from the N2
highway, connecting it to all the major transport and logistics
corridors to Gauteng and the rest of the region. The dealership
employs 67 local staff, including 23 qualified diesel mechanics
and five apprentices.

The new dealership is situated on 37,000m² of land and
offers, amongst others, a service workshop with 17 bays,
pre-delivery inspection, test workshop including a bay for

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GROWING DEMAND

MINING UPTICK SEES LARGER METSO
CRUSHERS ENTER SA

Crushing equipment specialist Pilot Crushtec is seeing growing market – move onto mining sites to conduct crushing
demand in South Africa from the mining sector as rising contracts,” said Marais. This shift from quarry-based or on-
commodity prices breathe new life into this industry. site crushing to the mainstream mining sector is demanding
crushing equipment from the larger end of the product range.
This contrasts with the construction sector, which remains
challenged, according to Francois Marais, Director of Sales and “We’ve seen a move towards much bigger equipment than
Marketing at Pilot Crushtec. Sluggish demand for construction what our customers in aggregates would typically use,” said
materials has meant that aggregate crushers capital Marais. “Whereas we might in the past have been supplying
expenditure remain under pressure. operations producing 250 to 350 tonnes per hour, we are now
working with customers who work in the region of 500 to 600
“The upturn in mining is spurring local demand for our mobile tonnes per hour and upwards.”
crushing equipment as contractors – who are our traditional
This is well within the capacity of the Metso crusher range,
represented regionally by Pilot Crushtec, which includes
mobile units with throughput capacity of up to 1000 tonnes
per hour. Recent orders include the supply of a mobile
crushing train to an iron ore operation in the Northern Cape,
where it is successfully processing up to 550 tonnes per hour.

Metso Outotec recently renewed its distributorship agreement
with Pilot Crushtec for another five years, after a very

successful first five-year period in a formalised relationship..

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NEW INITIATIVES

BRIDGESTONE PARTNERS WITH CACOMIAF

Mobility solutions provider Bridgestone has partnered with its and the importance of bringing specialized auto service to the
counterpart Cacomiaf in the sub–Saharan Africa to launch its Ivorian driver.”
flagship retail brand First Stop in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. First
Stop, an established tyre and car service retail chain in Africa Since African countries expanding their investments in
and the Middle East, consolidates the decades-long experience the regional infrastructure, more commercial vehicles are
of Bridgestone in the global automotive and mobility industry, expected to be on roads, thereby increasing the demand
while Cacomiaf is a pioneer in the field of tires and automotive for transportation products and services. As the country
mechanics in the Ivory Coast market. continues to move towards development, Bridgestone hopes
to contribute to the development of the region. The company
As part of the partnership, both Bridgestone and Cacomiaf targets to open a new branch office in Ivory Coast while
will launch initiatives and solutions for the end users in keeping in mind to serve and support neighbouring countries,
the tyre industry. Through the Ivorian company’s extensive
knowledge of the Ivory coast market, both parties will work offering faster access to technical and marketing services..
to provide the best tools and solutions, including customized
services according to users’ needs. Bridgestone will also offer
its strong engineering capacity and decades-long experience in
developing the ideal product for its users.

Stefano Sanchini, Regional Managing Director, Bridgestone
MEA said: “In line with our expansion plans, Bridgestone has
partnered with Cacomiaf, who will support us in bringing our
flagship retail brand, First Stop to the Ivory Coast market and
establish a strong foothold in the region. We are confident that
this new alliance will bring in great results. We look forward to
working with a partner that fully understands the local market

TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM

EXXONMOBIL PARTNERS WITH TRELLA TO
BRING DIGITAL INNOVATION IN EGYPT’S
TRUCKING INDUSTRY

Following the 2019 announcement of ExxonMobil investment Founded in 2019, Trella is on a mission to optimize the
in Trella, ExxonMobil Egypt S.A.E. announced the signature trucking industry across Egypt, the Middle East, and North
of the Collaboration and Framework Agreement with Trella, Africa. The B2B technology platform connects shippers and
a technology platform that connects shippers to carriers, carriers in real-time, using data to optimize drivers’ routes and
aiming to disrupt the freight industry in Egypt with innovative increase the volume of backhauls. This platform empowers
solutions and tech-fueled growth. This is ExxonMobil’s first truckers to get more valuable, consistent business, while also
direct investment and collaboration with a tech startup in the reducing costs for shippers by improving load utilization and
Middle East and North Africa. efficiency and enabling shipment tracking in real-time.

This strategic collaboration arrives in time with ExxonMobil
Egypt’s mission to empower new digital solutions and support
young and ambitious innovators beyond the energy industry.

This initiative allows Trella to bring even greater value to the
freight marketplace through enhanced trucking productivity
and efficiency, increased work opportunities for truck drivers,
and empowering drivers and fleets with the use of Mobil
Delvac - ExxonMobil’s heavy-duty diesel engine oils designed to

help commercial trucks boost uptime and reduce fuel costs..

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LOYAL CUSTOMERS

TEN NEW LIEBHERR WHEELED EXCAVATORS FOR
JULIUS BERGER

Julius Berger has ordered ten more Liebherr A 920 Litronic concept with its optimal maintenance accessibility, the
wheeled excavators. In the past year the company purchased harmonised Liebherr hydraulic system and the powerful
thirty earthmoving machines, including nine Liebherr wheeled construction machine engine also impressed the customer.
excavators of the same type. The machines are to be used in
the future for large-scale projects in Nigeria. The acceptance of Julius Berger International GmbH and Julius Berger Nigeria
the first five machines of the current order recently took place Plc form the core of the Julius Berger Group, whose key
in Kirchdorf an der Iller. technologies are in the construction and repair of diverse and
complex civil engineering works. Key works include the upgrade
Due to the positive experience with the Liebherr wheeled and extension of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road and the
excavators already deployed in Nigeria, the company decided
on another large order. The machines have an operating infrastructure “Second River Niger Bridge” project in Asaba..
weight of around 21,000kg with an engine power of 129kW
/ 175hp in exhaust emissions category IIIA. High digging
performances, high lift capacities and fast work cycles
make them essential assistants in everyday construction site
operation. Thanks to their mobile undercarriage and the good
driving characteristics, the machines can be moved quickly
and easily on the construction site. The robust undercarriage
concept with stabiliser blade at the front, as well as support
lugs at the rear, ensure secure positioning and high stability
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PLANT
PROVIDERS

In the quarry and mining sectors, selecting the right provider
for product solutions, as well as for mineral processing
equipment such as washer plants, is essential for
productive and reliable plants.

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Based in the UAE, Quarry Mining has an exceptionally
broad product offering, says Managing Director
Moritz Kerler.

“We not only design and build crushing and screening
plants but also bulk handling equipment, from conveyor
systems including down-hill conveyors with power
generation and seaport equipment such as ship loaders,
barge loaders and port hoppers. Another field where we are
active is truck- and train-loading systems for bulk solids,
not to forget dedust filters and environmental solutions.”

In a bid to address an absence of high-quality
manufacturing within the industry in the Middle East and
Africa region, the firm has also introduced a new line of
business, contract manufacturing.

“Through contract manufacturing, we aim to deliver
quality and niche steel products at a substantially lower
price than that offered by our German and other European
competitors,” explains Kerler. “Our strategic location in
the UAE also poses advantage for the customer in terms
of lower freight costs and deletion of import tax, thereby
substantially reducing the overall investment with no
compromise on the quality.”

Since inception, the strategy has been to target projects
in the UAE, Quarry Mining’s home territory, as well as
regional projects and international markets, with the focus
increasingly further afield, especially Africa.

“We have built our credibility in the Middle East market
through numerous project executions for clients, to name a
few such as Stevin Rock, Rak Rock, Ma’aden and Emirates
Global Aluminum,” explains Kerler. “This has helped us
secure orders from European companies such as Haver
Niagara, IBAU Hamburg, Knauf, Grenzebach when working
to set up their plants in the African region.”

That includes designing, building and installing a
feeder system and crusher system for gypsum plants in
Egypt and Tanzania, which gave the firm experience
in these markets. “We were involved in these projects
right from the conceptualisation of the layout, detailed
engineering, fabrication at our in-house facility in the
UAE and installation at site by our team in both Egypt and
Tanzania.”

In terms of Africa, Kerler says the top requirement is
reliable machinery of the highest quality, with high
productivity. The plants also need to be simple and easy
to maintain.

Looking specifically at the range of crusher plants, Kerler
says that with 40 years of experience the firm has a good
understanding of AME market demands. “The important
thing is availability of our plants. With proper maintenance,
our clients can operate with availability of up to 96% even
while operating at two-shift, 24/7. A low-cost operation is
only possible with a reliable equipment supply.”

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Kerler says the focus is on integrating the equipment on a site Washer plants, recycling solutions from CDE
and making the flow of material seamless with the conveyors,
from receiving the feed to delivery of final products. “We Specialists in wet processing equipment, CDE Group is
work hand in hand with the client to understand their headquartered in Cookstown, Northern Ireland. The company
requirements and offer solutions that are technically and has supplied plant to projects across Africa and the Middle
commercially feasible.” East, both in the construction industry and mining, says
Ruchin Garg, Regional Manager - Middle East & Africa at CDE
Moving to production, the company designs and plans Group. Major applications including equipment for sand, silica,
crushing and screening plants with its in-house engineering and gold and diamond processing.
team and does all steel work in its own factory, sourcing core
equipment from notable European manufacturers, such as CDE’s first major project in the MEA region were two sand
gear motors from Stiebel. Feeders, rollers and other moveable washing plants in Qatar in 2009, used to wash sand from
items are purchased from renowned European – mainly old riverbeds (wadi), helping reduce the country’s reliance
German – manufacturers. on imported materials. Each plant can process around 1000
tonnes per hour, and at the time they were installed they were
“This makes our plants top-ranking in quality while we can among the largest in the world.
offer them for very competitive price, as much value is added
in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah at quite competitive cost.” The company has been active in Africa since 2011, while in
2014 it opened an office in Dubai covering markets in the
A common industry headache when it comes to project Middle East and Africa. “We see MEA as emerging markets
execution is interface bottlenecks between contractors such that have a massive potential. We have a team on the ground
as electrical and mechanical. These issues often prove to to support sales and aftersales work and respond to our
be difficult to resolve and can cause budget overruns, notes customers in real time,” says Garg.
Kerler. By covering all the mechanical and electrical aspects of
projects itself, such problems can be avoided. Recycling of construction and demolition waste is a major
focus for the company. CDE plants have diverted more than
“We like to refer ourselves as international plant 90 million tonnes of waste from landfills and provide reuse
manufacturers, as each plant is unique in its design and poses materials for construction projects worldwide.
its own challenges. Only a team that has executed diverse
projects in the bulk material handling field can take them on CDE’s machines have been deployed in markets in Europe,
comfortably and deliver a successful plant.” North America and Australia, notes Garg, where resources
can be scarcer, and recycling is more advanced because it has
After-market support is naturally an important consideration. been underway for longer. Using on-site recycling also reduces
Quarry Mining is based in Ras Al Khaimah with over 140 logistics costs, with fewer trucks needed to transport materials
staff, near Dubai, a logistics hub for Africa. Its installation to the site, or to carry waste to a landfill.
team consists of over 30 experienced mechanics, electricians,
welders and fitters. Recycling processes are set to be adopted in the MEA region
too. “With the quantities of sand we are being depleted for
It also has its own purchase company in Germany to guarantee construction purposes, recycling of construction waste will
fast and competitive supply of spare and wear parts. “Most
of our clients have come back for repeat orders, which is a
testimony of our reliable after-market support and services,”
Kerler concludes.

Quarry Mining can provide a full solution to clients, including
plant design, manufacturing and installation.

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eventually be adopted by all countries in the Middle East and CDE washer plants are commonly equipped with the
Africa, but some specific countries will definitely be quicker,” AquaCycle, which recycles around 90% of the water back
says Garg. “Looking at MEA, I see Qatar, Kuwait, UAE as the into the circuit. “Within the MEA regions, recycling the water
most promising markets, because of their market conditions is extremely important, due to the difficulties of accessing
and commitment to the environment.” fresh water, considering the climate within the region. The
AquaCycle allows immediate reuse within the system, which
Garg notes that some contractors are already recycling waste minimizes environmental impact as well as health and safety
on site using mobile crushers and screens, but the possible risks on site.”
applications are quite limited, such as road sub-base or general Another area of focus is silica. CDE have a major plant in
fill. Recycling with just a crusher and screener produces what Tunisia and another in South Africa, while there is also focus
is effectively a low value aggregate, says Garg. “If you want on Saudi Arabia. Overall, demand for silica is set to rise
to utilise it in any different applications in construction, because of the large investments being made in industrial
especially for non-structural concrete, it has to go through a segments such as solar panels, glass, and semiconductors, says
process of washing.” Garg. “They all need silica, and once the requirement for silica
goes up, companies involved in its production will be looking
The addition of a washing plant allows the contractor to use to increase output. Our customer in Tunisia has seen how our
the material more widely on site, but also to sell it on to other advanced technology has allowed them to make such a huge
contractors, helping to pay down the capital costs of investing impact on the glass sand industry in the North African market
in plant more quickly. and has enabled them to become extremely competitive

Using recycled aggregates for applications such as non- amongst an industry with very high standards.”.
structural concrete would require changes in local regulation.
Garg notes that they have gained approval for recycled CDE Group is a specialist in wet processing equipment, with
aggregates to be used in non-structural concrete in a wide units in operation across the MEA region.
variety of markets, including the UK, Norway, and France,
demonstrating its potential.

Meanwhile, CDE’s sand washing applications, including
products such as the EvoWash, are widely used through-out
Africa, with around 40 plants, and another 100 in the Middle
East. Washing sand is essential for use in concrete by removing
contaminants whether chemicals or clay, while removing
clay reduces the amount of cement needed for a batch of
concrete. Overall, correct washing of sand can reduce the cost
of cement on a project by around 2-3%, depending on the
initial clay content. “It really gives you an impressive return on
investment as a contractor for any structure you are building,”
says Garg.

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by Plant & Equipment

TUNISIA

Project: Desalination Plant Construction Project Client: National Water Distribution Utility
Value: USD 327,000,000 Website: www.sonede.com.tn

The consortium is composed of Tecnicas De Desalinizacion in central Tunisia with the aims of strengthening the water
De Aguas (Tedagua), Metito and Orascom Construction has supply capacity and improving the water quality in the Sfax
been chosen to build the Sfax desalination plant in Tunisia. metropolitan area.
The consortium will operate the desalination plant for at least
two years before transferring its management to Sonede. The The project entails construction of a desalination plant in the
consortium now has 54 months to complete the construction locality of Gargour, located 20km from the city of Sfax. The
of the entire plant. plant will have a capacity of 100,000m³ per day. The water
treated in the plant will be stored in a reservoir. The project
The project will construct a new seawater desalination facility also includes the construction of a pumping station and the
(water production volume: 100,000 cubic meters/day) in Sfax laying of pipelines to bring drinking water to the city of Sfax.

ZIMBABWE, MOZAMBIQUE EGYPT

Project: Beira To Harare Fuel Pipeline Project: Establish New University
Value: USD 1,300,000,000 Value: USD 160,000,000
Client: National Oil and Infrastructure Company Client: Cairo Egypt For Education (CEE)
Website: www.noic.co.zw

Zimbabwe has signed a $1.3bn joint venture agreement with Cairo Egypt for Education (CEE), a consortium comprised of
British-based Coven Energy to develop a fuel pipeline from Cairo for Investment and Real Estate Development (CIRA)
the Mozambican port city of Beira to the capital city Harare. and Elsewedy Capital Holding, obtained a 58-acre land plot
The pipeline would complement the existing one that also in New Damietta from the New Urban Communities Authority
links Harare and Beira and make landlocked Zimbabwe a fuel (NUCA) to establish a new university in the Delta region.
hub for the southern Africa region. Unlisted Coven Energy
will form a 50-50 joint venture company with state-owned With an expected investment cost of EGP2.5bn, the new
National Oil and Infrastructure Company. The partnership will university will include 16 faculties, serving more than
be for a period of 30 years. 25,000 students. Phase one is scheduled to be inaugurated
in September 2023. This university comes as CIRA’s fourth
planned university and Elsewedy Capital’s second.

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MOROCCO EGYPT

Project: Extension Tramway in Rabat Sale Project: Quan Iconic Tower
Value: USD 155,000,000 Value: USD 64,000,000
Client: Rabat-Sale SA Tramway Company Client: Contact Developments
Website: www.contactdevelopments.com

The project concerns the extension works of the second line Egyptian developer Contact Developments has launched
of the Rabat Salé tramway over a length of 2.4km and four Quan Iconic Tower in the Central Business District of the New
stations in the city of Rabat and 4.6km and nine stations Administrative Capital at an investment of about EGP1bn.
in the city of Sale for one total of seven kilometers and 13 Construction will start in January 2022 and finish within 30
stations. The promoter will also make 22 single units of 33m months in three phases.
available for the operation of the service.
The 25-storey mixed-use tower would have a built-up area
The project aims to improve the quality of the public of about 28,000 square metres and comprise 600 units for
transport service offered in the agglomeration of Rabat Salé, offices, clinics, and shops. Yasser El Beltagy Architects is the
which has more than 2 million inhabitants that suffer from designer, Sabbour Consulting is the engineering consultant,
severe road congestion and a real lack of public transport and MRB is the facility management contractor for the project.
alternatives. This improvement promotes modal shift by
reducing the nuisance associated with other modes of
transport such as private cars, buses and taxis.

GHANA ANGOLA

Project: Cement Production Plant Project: Construct Monetary Cash Center
Value: USD 100,000,000 Value: USD 51,200,000
Client: Ghacem Client: National Bank Of Angola (BNA)
Website: www.ghacem.com Website: www.bna.ao

Construction of a 1.5-million-tonne capacity cement The construction of the Cash Center is part of the
production plant in Kumasi to serve the Ashanti region and modernization of the management of the national currency.
its surrounding areas. The project had become necessary This is aimed at making it gain the necessary performance
due to the growing demand for cement in the Ashanti and value, based on the best international practices on the
region. The new plant will produce about 1.5 million matter. The center will provide high processing and storage
tons of cement per annum to serve the Ashanti region, capacity for banknotes and coins and will have equipment
together with plans of exporting to Burkina Faso and other and functionalities that will ensure the handling of cash,
neighboring countries. The $100m investment by the with greater security, reliability, and efficiency.
company is expected to increase employment opportunities
for the cement industry, as many more projects are being
undertaken.

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GLOBAL NEWS

CHARGING POINTS

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GIANTS INVEST IN
EUROPEAN CHARGING NETWORK

The leading European commercial vehicle manufacturers have with its brands Scania and MAN, as well as Daimler Truck and
signed a non-binding agreement to install and operate a public Volvo Group. The commercial vehicle partners will together
charging network for battery electric, heavy-duty, long-haul invest EUR500m to install and operate at least 1,700 high-
trucks and coaches across Europe. performance green energy charging points close to highways
as well as at logistic and destination points, within five years
The agreement lays the foundation of a future joint venture from the establishment of the JV.
(JV) - equally owned by the three parties; the Traton Group With time, plans are to increase the number of charging points
significantly, by seeking additional partners as well as public
funding. The future joint venture is planned to operate under its
own corporate identity and be based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The joint action addresses the urgent need for a high-
performance charging network to support truck operators with
their transition to CO2-neutral transport solutions, especially in
heavy-duty long-distance trucking. High-performance charging
infrastructure enabling long-haul trucking is a cost-efficient

way towards significant, fast-to-realise emission reductions..

ACQUISITION

SANDVIK TO ACQUIRE CHUZHOU YONGPU
CARBIDE TOOLS

Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire 67% of Chuzhou Sandvik Coromant, a division within Sandvik Manufacturing
Yongpu Carbide Tools Co., Ltd, a China based premium solid and Machining Solutions.
round tools company, with a call option to buy the remaining Chuzhou Yongpu Carbide Tools Co., Ltd will continue to
part in three years’ time. Chuzhou Yongpu Carbide Tools operate under its own brand and focus on developing its offer
Co., Ltd is mainly focused on global and local OEMs and and market share with the ambition to become a leading
connected suppliers operating in China. Its capabilities premium provider of solid round tools in China. The combined
include the full solid round tools manufacturing value chain expertise and footprint of Sandvik Coromant and Chuzhou
with an offer covering blanks, cutting tools, reconditioning Yongpu Carbide Tools Co., Ltd will drive further geographical
and coating services. The company will be reported in
expansion in the region, particularly for cutting tools..

FLEET EXPANSION

PARTNER GROUP ORDERS 100 MERCEDES-BENZ
AROCS

Daimler Kamaz Rus (DK RUS), the joint venture between Partner Group, the company’s drivers also received special driver
Daimler Trucks and its Russian partner Kamaz, has received
a large order from the Russian construction company Partner trainings offered by Mercedes-Benz Trucks specialists..
Group. The customer already owns 71 Mercedes-Benz trucks
and now added 100 brand new Mercedes-Benz Arocs 4142B
to update its fleet of construction vehicles. Thirty trucks
have already been handed over since April at the dealership
in Moscow, the rest will follow until the end of the year. All
Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks are equipped with the Fleetboard
telematics solution, which helps to monitor the fleet and to
analyze its efficiency. With the handover of the first vehicles to

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CROSS-BORDER SHIPMENT

XCMG SHIPS 972 UNITS OF CONSTRUCTION
MACHINERY EQUIPMENT TO SOUTH AMERICA

“The delivery event in partnership with COSCO Shipping is of
great significance for XCMG and our partners. We overcame
the huge difficulty of supply chain maintenance during the
COVID-19 pandemic situation, and enhanced global customer
confidence,” said Lu Chuan, President of XCMG.

Leading construction machinery manufacturer XCMG sent XCMG and COSCO Shipping have formed a powerful alliance
972 units of construction machinery products to customers since XCMG won the bid for a major project in South America
in South America via COSCO Shipping on July 20 from in early 2021 but then faced the enormous challenge of
Lianyungang, China. XCMG’s batch delivery, including delivering all products within a short period of time during
excavators, loaders, graders, among others, were loaded in 935 the pandemic as the global supply chain and sea freight
containers, marking the single largest overseas shipment in five logistics capacity was massively restricted. COSCO Shipping
years and the second largest since the V58 Project in 2011. acted quickly to allocate resources and customized a solution
plan for XCMG to solve the container transportation issues to
ensure timely and orderly shipping.

By the end of the first half of 2021, XCMG’s export volume
increased by 70 percent YOY. Its products are now sold in
187 countries and regions worldwide, including 97 percent of
Belt and Road Initiative countries, and XCMG now holds the

highest export market share in 30 countries..

REALIGNMENT

THYSSENKRUPP SELLS MINING BUSINESS TO
FLSMIDTH

thyssenkrupp announced the sale of its Mining Technologies for the mining and cement industries, will create a strong
business unit to FLSmidth, thus reaching a further important player with a global presence and leading solutions along
milestone in the initiated realignment of the group. The the entire mining business value chain. A particular focus is
enterprise value is EUR325m. The closing of the transaction is on green technologies that can significantly reduce resource
expected within the next 12 months. consumption and emissions in the mining industry. FLSmidth
also has great expertise in taking over companies and has
The Mining business was allocated to the Multi Tracks segment
in October 2020 in order to find a new owner. With the sale, proven highly successful in integrating these companies..
thyssenkrupp is successfully divesting the first major portfolio
company in this segment. The business unit currently employs
some 3,400 people and generated sales of around EUR0.8bn.
in fiscal year 2019/2020. The sale is an important step in
the initiated transformation of the group and the associated
focusing of the portfolio. The aim is to transform thyssenkrupp
into a high-performing “group of companies” with independent
businesses, a lean holding company and a focus on systematic
performance improvement across all businesses.

The tie-up with FLSmidth, a listed company from Denmark
and one of the world’s leading suppliers of technologies

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GLOBAL NEWS PROACTIVE CAMPAIGN

SPECIAL APPLICATION MODELS UK GOVERNMENT
SELECTS LEYLAND
DIGGING DEEPER TRUCKS FOR
WITH HITACHI ELECTRIC TRUCK
EXCAVATORS TRIAL

UK-based Synergy Plant Hire has taken delivery of five Leyland Trucks is to participate in a project designed to
Hitachi Zaxis-7 excavators with clamshell telescopic arms help UK operators make the transition to battery electric
to maximise productivity and efficiency on a variety of trucks. A total of 20 DAF LF Electric 19-tonne rigids,
below-ground excavation projects. The four ZX350-7 special together with the required charging infrastructure,
application models, constructed in and shipped directly will be fitted with data logging equipment and used to
from Japan, will be ideal for working on the HS2 high-speed support the UK Government’s Department for Transport
railway network linking up London, the Midlands, the North (DfT) efforts to encourage the use of battery electric
and Scotland. vehicles in commercial transport. An interactive website
will inform future fleet operator buying decisions and
Four of the new models are capable of removing soil help stimulate the sale of battery electric trucks.
from a 30m digging depth and are equipped with 1.55m³
buckets. The fifth has a 25m digging depth and 1.30m³ To support operators in understanding the costs and
bucket. Compared to traditional methods of below-ground considerations around the deployment of zero emission
excavation (such as the use of skips, cranes and conveyor trucks, the DfT is adopting a proactive campaign to assist
belts), these special application machines are much quicker, the road transport sector in its transition. The project is
more cost-effective, and have been specifically designed to part of the Government’s £20 million zero emission road
freight trials.
boost productivity on complex and challenging projects..
The project is delivered using the SBRI (Small Business
GROWING PORTFOLIO Research Initiative), which is a process that brings
together government challenges and ideas from business
HIAB ACQUIRES US to create innovative solutions. Leyland Trucks will work
DEMOUNTABLES with CENEX, the low carbon research consultancy, to
MANUFACTURER GALFAB create an interactive report and website using real-world
data to assist public and private fleet operators to better
Hiab has entered into an agreement to acquire the US understand the strengths, challenges and deployment
demountables manufacturer Galfab, which makes roll- options around zero emissions trucks.
off hoists and related equipment for the domestic waste
industry. The acquisition broadens Hiab’s demountable Leyland Trucks manufactures the successful DAF LF series
portfolio while Galfab’s equipment will be included in Hiab’s of distribution vehicles, including the LF Electric. Leyland
nationwide US sales and service network. Trucks will be partnering several end-users in the public
sector during the trial, including various NHS (National
Galfab will become part of Hiab’s Demountables, Forestry Health Service) operations around the country earmarked
& Recycling Cranes division. The division includes hooklift to trial eleven DAF LF Electric rigids. The remaining
and skiploader demountables sold under the Multilift brand, nine vehicles will go to a number of local authorities to
as well as Jonsered recycling cranes, known as material
handlers in the US, and Loglift forestry cranes. support recycling and deliveries to schools..

The acquisition expands Hiab’s US manufacturing footprint
that previously included the multi-assembly unit for Waltco

tail lifts in Streetsboro, Ohio..

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SUPPLY AGREEMENT

AGCO AND DEUTZ SIGN NEW STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIP

AGCO and DEUTZ agreed on a new, long-term strategic Frank Hiller, CEO of DEUTZ, added: “We are delighted about
partnership that establishes supply security, predictability and the trust that AGCO has placed in us. AGCO has been one of
reliability for both companies and their customers. our best customers for decades. We are extremely pleased that
we are now contractually securing a common future in the
The partnership includes a supply agreement for updated 6.1
liter and 4.1 liter engines to be used in selected Fendt tractors. long term.”.
It also entails development cooperation on future technologies.
In addition, AGCO and DEUTZ will explore closer cooperation
on engines or engine installation components below 150hp.

Eric Hansotia, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO, said:
“The Corona pandemic and its related impact on world
commodity flows and global supply chains has reinforced the
importance of strong, cooperative relationships with suppliers.
DEUTZ has been a trusted partner for years and we look
forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship.”

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES

GLS UPDATES ITS FLEET WITH 120 IVECO S-WAY
LNG AND BIO-LNG POWERED VEHICLES

GLS, one of the main express couriers in Italy, updates its fleet GLS. “We believe that Bio-LNG technology can have a profound
with a greater focus on environmental sustainability. Thanks to impact in our industry by helping to reduce emissions by up
its partnership with IVECO, 120 new IVECO S-WAY LNG and to 95%, and for this reason we are moving quickly and with
Bio-LNG powered vehicles will join its fleet. determination in this direction with IVECO’s support.”

The new IVECO S-WAY vehicles, which will replace a diesel “The commitment of GLS’s supply chain is a strong testimony
vehicle fleet made up of 70% Euro VI vehicles and 30% Euro to the historical change that the transport sector is currently
V vehicles, will have a significantly positive impact on the undergoing, which is increasingly virtuous and sustainable.
environment. Using fossil methane will result in a reduction We are honoured to partner GLS in their mission. Biomethane
of CO2 amounting to -7300 tons, which would be equivalent has both environmental and economic advantages, it can be
to replacing 745 diesel vehicles with electric ones powered by produced locally through a process that generates valuable
100% renewable energy, or planting 146,000 trees covering by-products, such as bio-CO2 which can be reused in the
an area comparable to 487 football fields. With biomethane, food industry and biofertiliser which can be used in the
this value increases exponentially, achieving a CO2 reduction agricultural sector. IVECO vehicles powered by biomethane
of -78,000 tons, which is the equivalent of 8000 fewer cars or are therefore the solution of the present for the future of our
1.5 million trees planted occupying an area equivalent to more planet,” said Fabrizio Buffa, IVECO Italy Market Alternative
than 5000 football fields.
Propulsions Manager..
This initiative is part of GLS’s broader Climate Protect Project,
which aims to offset 100% of the emissions it produces by
2022 through certified offset programs and significantly
reduce emissions by 2025 by using eco-friendly transportation
systems, with electric/hybrid tractions for last-mile transport
and tractions for long distance missions.

“This ambitious new project with IVECO is part of our broader
strategy to ensure at least 20-25% of our fleet is equipped with
low environmental impact traction by 2022 and 45-50% by
2025,” said Klaus Schaedle, Group Area Managing Director at

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ACQUISITION

DOOSAN INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES NOW PART OF
DOOSAN BOBCAT

forklifts in Korea, and is now the market leader with an
unrivalled share of the Korean forklift market, which has been
growing at an average annual rate of 7% since 2015.

DIV boasts diverse product lines including 1.5 to 30t engine
forklifts, 1 to 5t electric forklifts and logistics equipment for
warehouses. In line with the growing trend towards digital
transformation and the sharing economy, DIV has been
running a ‘downstream’ business that provides total services
comprising forklift rental, used equipment sales and vehicle
maintenance services since 2018.

Doosan Bobcat has announced a new subsidiary - Doosan DIV is expanding its business portfolio based on new
Industrial Vehicles (DIV). Formerly known as the DIV Business technologies such as a real-time data collection, utilization and
Group (BG) of the Doosan Corporation, Doosan Bobcat automation system equipped with Lin-Q, a telematics system
completed the acquisition of a 100% stake in DIV on 6th July developed by DIV.
2021, for EUR557m.
According to DIV, the company is expecting annual sales in
On 1st July 2021, DIV announced that it had split from Doosan 2021 to surpass EUR743m for the first time since the business
Corporation and that its Board of Directors had appointed was founded, as sales volumes surge due to increased demand
Executive Vice President, Taeil Kim, the head of DIV BG since for DIV products in North America and elsewhere.
2020, as the new CEO of DIV. Now part of Doosan Bobcat, DIV
offers a wide range of material handling equipment, including Following DIV’s incorporation as one of its subsidiaries,
forklift, warehouse equipment and downstream businesses. Doosan Bobcat anticipates the creation of synergistic effects
driven by deeper cost reduction and stronger dealer networks,
Founded in 1968, DIV was the first company to produce coupled with the expansion of its product portfolio and

enhanced organizational influence..

ACQUISITION

EPIROC ACQUIRES CHILEAN PROVIDER OF
INTELLIGENT MINING SOLUTIONS

Epiroc has acquired Mining Tag S.A., a Chilean company that smart digitalization offering to customers in Latin America
provides sensor-based solutions that strengthen safety and
productivity in mines by making operations smarter. and beyond.”.

Mining Tag, based in Santiago, Chile, develops and
implements sensor-based solutions that allows monitoring,
automation and process improvement of mining operations.
The solutions are mainly used in underground mining. The
company’s proven solutions include MT OneMine for increased
productivity and MT Guardian for improved safety. Mining Tag
is active in several countries in Latin America.

“Intelligent mining solutions are the future,” said Helena
Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO. “Together with the
innovative team at Mining Tag we will strengthen our

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