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3rd February 20233rd February 2023

Echandia enters the offshore energy industry to decrease emissions in drilling operations

Swedish firm Echandia, a provider of energy storage solutions for maritime and offshore use, has received a first order for battery systems to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency on a jack-up drilling rig in the Middle East. There's increasing demand from customers for oil and gas producers to reduce the carbon footprint of energy …

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23rd January 202323rd January 2023

Al Faris orders 27 cranes from Liebherr

The Al Faris Group of Companies, based in Dubai, received 24 mobile cranes from Liebherr last year. The new cranes, which have a lifting capacity ranging from 110 to 700 tonnes and an additional 27 cranes already on order, are helping the Middle Eastern crane and heavy transport company to continue expanding. The 24 cranes …

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30th November 202230th November 2022

9-axle Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian company Bin Quraya has expanded its crane fleet with an LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane from Liebherr. Owner Awad Bin Quraya explains his company's investment in the new nine-axle mobile crane: "We are seeing a growing demand in our market for cranes in this high load-capacity class. With its 800-tonne upgrade, the LTM 1750-9.1 …

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4th May 20224th May 2022

Biggest order in 15 years for Tadano’s Zweibrücken plant

Saudi industrial service provider Expertise has placed an order for 79 Tadano all terrain cranes. This is the biggest order in 15 years for the Zweibrücken plant and also the largest ever from a customer in Saudi Arabia. Expertise serves over 1,500 customers from the petrochemical industry, oil and gas production industry, energy industry, and …

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11th April 202211th April 2022

Largest Potain topless crane for Asia-Pacific and Emerging markets

Manitowoc has launched largest topless crane, the Potain MCT 805, for key Asia-Pacific and Emerging markets. Manufactured at at Manitowoc’s Zhangjiagang, China factory, the new model, which is similar to the MDT 809, is available in 32 t and 40 t capacity configurations, with an 80 m jib and a height under hook of 84 …

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6th April 20226th April 2022

Continental tyres help turning Ain Dubai

Continental tyres have been chosen to help operate observation wheel Ain Dubai, by Dubai Holding, located on Dubai’s island destination, Bluewaters. Turning with the help of hydraulic motors, the 64 tyres from Continental’s TerminalMaster range serve as friction rollers in the drive systems at either end of the boarding platform to keep Ain Dubai turning …

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4th April 20224th April 2022

MYCRANE expands global network

The Dubai-based digital disruptor for the cranes and construction sector, MYCRANE, has expanded its global network with new franchisees for United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Qatar. The new franchisees will be responsible for providing the full range of MYCRANE services which include the online crane rental platform, a Marketplace and support for engineering …

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30th March 202230th March 2022

Al Faris deploys new Cometto SPMT fleet

One of the major players in heavy lifting and transportation in the Middle East region, the Al Faris Group, further expanded its heavy haulage fleet with the addition of 64 self-propelled MSPE axle lines from Cometto with an axle load of 48 tons, four 331kW Power Pack Units and numerous accessories. Their first successful missions …

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24th March 202224th March 2022

Renault Trucks records positive business growth

Renault Trucks has recorded significant business growth in 2021, with a total of 51,460 vehicles invoiced (+25%). In Europe, Renault Trucks confirmed good results, with a 41% increase in invoicing in the market for vehicles over 6 tons and increased activity in all its markets. In France, the manufacturer now boasts a ten-year high market …

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7th March 20227th March 2022

MYCRANE Selector tool goes live

Dubai-based MYCRANE has launched universally accessible crane selection tool available to the lifting industry at no cost. Live at www.my-crane.com, the independently-developed Selector tool allows users to quickly and easily identify the ideal crane for their lift, as well as the crane’s capacity and optimum configuration. Following extensive development and testing, the free tool is …

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