INDUSTRY

Environmentally friendly chemicals will be increasingly important for suppliers to the coatings industry during 2016, says one of the region’s top business chiefs. We talk to Dr. Thazyasseril Vijayan,...

Chicago Pneumatic is to launch two new light towers. The new V15s are the first models in the Chicago Pneumatic range to use a heavy-duty polyethylene (PE) canopy. This new canopy coupled with the light...

The new Cat® C2 Series articulated dump truck range includes the 314 horsepower (234 kW) 725C2 and the 367-horsepower (274 kW) 730C2 and 730C2 EJ with ejector-type body. Rated payloads are 26.5 tons (24...

A new mobile app for the Bosch GLM 50 C Professional and GLM 100 C Professional laser measures and the GIS 1000 C Professional thermo detector will be available for planners and tradespeople from August 2016:...

Embraer celebrated the roll-out of its first member of the second generation of the commercial E-Jets family, the E190-E2, at its headquarters, in São José dos Campos (Brazil). Liebherr-Aerospace provides...

A new report commissioned by The Big 5 has said that the value of contract awards for healthcare projects will increase by US$1.45 billion in 2015. According to the Ventures Middle East Onsite report, entitled...

Atlas Copco has launched its new QLB 02 light tower, providing flexible lighting solution for events, public spaces and general construction requirements. With four 400W metal halide luminaires, the QLB 02 can...

RIDGID micro LM-100 Laser Distance Meter The RIDGID® micro LM-100 Laser Distance Meter provides simple, quick and accurate distance readings at the push of a button. Simply push the measurement button to...

Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) latest wheeled excavators, the EW160E and EW180E, are multi-tasking machines, designed to cater to all the operator’s needs on the jobsite. Both models can be...

Husqvarna now introduces the new VARI-CUT™ blade. It is an affordable premium diamond blade designed to cut almost anything a general contractor comes across on a workday. It is a versatile, fast and durable...

The new Cat® 336F L/LN XE Hybrid stands in a class all its own with fuel efficient hybrid technology and a full suite of Cat Connect technologies to boost productivity and increase jobsite efficiency. The...

Wacker Neuson presents new products and innovative solutions. Bringing the world of Wacker Neuson to life for customers and dealers: this was the aim of the "Wacker Neuson Universe" event. In September 2015,...

The new Cat® 307E2 expands the mini hydraulic excavator machine range to include an additional solution for the seven to eight metric ton weight class. The 37.7kW (50.3 hp) Cat C2.4 turbo engine (U.S. EPA...

Basalt Rock Composite FZE has won the overall prize at the 2015 GAIA Awards for its basalt composite rebar at a prestigious award ceremony held during The Big 5 at Dubai World Trade Centre on 24 November...

A new report commissioned by The Big 5 has said that the value of contract awards for healthcare projects will increase by US$1.45 billion in 2015. According to the Ventures Middle East Onsite report,...

Imagine a day when you can take wear measurement data you collect on a Cat® or competitive part and sync that data with your Cat dealer to receive an instant, reliable analysis. You can even get a quote, part...

U.S. magazine Newsweek analyzed the world’s 500 largest publicly-traded companies to gauge how they fare on the environment. Together with research partners Corporate Knights Capital and HIP Investors Inc.,...