Author: Munawar Shariff
Juffali Trucks began the year with a number of enhancements to its fleet and a new division for used trailers. The addition of the used trailers to its portfolio is the company’s path for future growth. Juffali Trucks is also planning on several service points across numerous locations in the Saudi Arabian landscape to be closer to customers. Established in 2018 as a dealership for pre-owned trucks, Juffali Trucks began operations with the import of Mercedes-Benz used trucks from Europe. Today, the company also offers its customers the option of trading-in (“exchanging”) their old fleets with newer trucks from Juffali’s…
Bobcat’s recently concluded Demo Days for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region held in Prague was an opportunity for customers, dealers and the press to get a first hand look and feel of a number of new products. There were also a number of innovative solutions where new technology blended seamlessly with its established loaders and excavators. Also on display were models from Bobcat’s recently acquired lines of forklifts and portable power products in the company’s signature branding for the first time. Demo Days, Bobcat’s annual event that began in 2011, this year focused on a number of…
Auger Torque began its Middle East operations in 2016 with a sole focus on the UAE market. Since then, the company has a presence in Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Last year’s sales saw the company record 44% growth as compared to the same period in 2021. This year Auger Torque is already witnessing strong demand from the regional oil and gas, infrastructure, and solar industries. Auger Torque manufactures attachments and distributes them globally in more than 96 countries. In the Middle East region, besides having dealers in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia, the company…
Spare parts are the crux of any machinery business. In 1992, there was no entity globally that was manufacturing spare parts that would fit into and work on other original equipment manufacturer’s machines. Blumaq began with this niche then and now has a global presence in 15 countries, with 21 branches around the world besides 11 branches in its home country Spain. Plant & Equipment takes a closer look at the company’s manufacturing process and its service strategy to its customers. Blumaq has a unique business model – manufacturing original spare parts that work in a variety of heavy equipment…
UD Trucks has registered impressive growth for two consecutive years in the Middle East, East, and North Africa (MEENA) region, with sales of heavy-duty trucks up by 35% in Qatar and 32% in Saudi Arabia. The Japanese truck manufacturer is ready for the surge in market demand. Plant & Equipment’s Munawar Shariff speaks to Mourad Hedna, President UD Trucks MEENA, about the commercially rewarding past two years and the company’s consistent focus on sustainable business operations. The Middle Eastern truck market is undergoing a transformation due to several factors, including a growing emphasis on sustainability, the adoption of new regulations…
Ensuring a better tomorrow, Astec Industries’ core focus is on using innovation to make lasting connections, to ensure progress and prosperity. Through the provision of raw materials for sectors such as road building, mining, asphalt and concrete, Astec is well placed to meet industry demand over the coming years. Astec Industries is a global manufacturer of specialized equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing and concrete production. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, their operations are divided into two primary business segments: 1. infrastructure solutions which include road building, asphalt and concrete plants, thermal solutions and storage solutions and 2. material…
Schmitz Cargobull’s used trailer business has a robust operation in Europe with multiple sales locations across the continent. With the demand for trailers growing globally, the company has developed its Value Added Services (VAS) tremendously. Schmitz Cargobull has enhanced its service offering by developing other aspects of the customer journey such as trailer telematics, financing and full-service contracts. Headquartered in Horstmar, Germany, Schmitz Cargobull celebrated 130 years of business in 2022. It all began when Franz Heinrich Schmitz bought a small smithy from his father in Altenberge in 1892 and built the first trailer in 1935. From then Schmitz’s business…
A stalwart in the construction machinery supply industry in Dubai, UAE, and the Middle East region, Construction Machinery Center has made a name for itself based purely on its after-sales service. When customers stay on for decades, it’s only due to the quality of products and service. Construction Machinery Center (CMC) was founded in 1973 and today it is a part of the RTS Investments Group. At the time, the construction machinery market in the UAE did not have any real supply, service and aftermarket support solutions. CMC started off with a few branded machines but with a dedicated team…
Having an extensive range of machines, Al-Bahar has been a signature icon in the construction industry for quite a span of time, where their highly reliable After Sales Services and Warranty Programmes hold prominence as major attributes. With their current and upcoming promotional offers suited to ease almost all machine-ownership woes, Al-Bahar continues to win and retain the interest of customers throughout the Middle East. The long-established credibility of Al-Bahar is quite evident through its legacy as one of the leading figures in the arena of new and used heavy equipment for many decades. Al-Bahar has put forward machines suited…
Permian International Auctions sells equipment for the global oil and gas, construction, manufacturing industries. Their items on sale at each auction are diverse and plentiful with a detailed video description for each. They make the job easy for the global buyer and bring in the deals for their sellers. Their next online auction is on July 19 and 20 and is poised to be a bigger success than their last. Multiple factors have systematically led to a bump in online auctions for the heavy equipment industry globally. Beginning with the pandemic, the wheels turned, and we witnessed – restrictions on…