Author: P&E Staff

EGYPT Project: Waste-To-Hydrogen Plant Value: USD 3,000,000,000Client: H2 IndustriesWebsite: www.h2-industries.com Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone has given preliminary approval for H2 Industries to develop a $3bn waste-to-hydrogen plant in Port Said. The 1GW hydrogen centre will receive four million tonnes of organic waste and non-recyclable plastic a year and will produce 300,000 tonnes of green hydrogen a year. If the project is approved, H2 Industries is planning to begin work on the plant immediately. The waste-to-hydrogen plant will be developed in three phases, with the final phase to be completed within 5 years. It plans to deliver the first green…

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The market launch for the Tadano AC 2.040-1 is a world first in two ways. On one hand, it is the first all terrain crane to be developed jointly by Tadano’s Lauf and Zweibrücken locations in Germany. On the other, the AC 2.040-1 is the first member of the future Tadano AC family. This signals the completion of the announced brand merger as all Tadano Group cranes will be sold exclusively under the Tadano brand name. “That’s why this market launch is really special for us – after all, the new AC 2.040-1 is the first crane to combine the…

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FPT Industrial is strengthening its already position in the construction equipment sector, with the new E-Series crawler excavators from CASE Construction Equipment to be powered by the company’s Stage V NEF engines. The choice of FPT Industrial NEF engines will guarantee an improved transient response ensuring high reliability, thus responding to the demanding needs of this specific application. With the E-Series CASE completes its Stage V offering confirming FPT Industrial as a strong partner. The new E-Series incorporates more powerful and efficient Stage V engines, which offer greater displacement while meeting stringent emissions requirements. The 13-18-metric ton models feature the…

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UK truck operators are being invited to enter a new age of sustainable road transport by placing the first orders for right-hand drive versions of the battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros. Aimed at those engaged in heavy-duty, short-haul distribution, the ground-breaking vehicle produces zero tailpipe emissions and offers a range of up to 249 miles (400 km) (1). It is now available to order as a 4×2 or 6×2 chassis, with deliveries to UK customers beginning in May. Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has adopted the ‘direct sales’ model already successfully employed for the 7.5-tonne FUSO eCanter, the world’s first fully electric light-duty truck to…

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Based in Saudi Arabia, Muadinoon Mining Company has recently committed to significantly enhancing its product offering through an investment in wet processing technology from industry leaders CDE. Muadinoon Mining Company was founded with a vision to become the global leader in the mineral industry while championing environmental awareness for responsible mining practices. Muadinoon’s commitment to the environment is one of the company’s most important operating principles. Muadinoon mines high quality silica sand from their sand deposit near Tayma, in northwestern Saudi Arabia, selling the product as raw materials to a number of clients. The company has a commitment to providing…

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John Deere recently acquired full ownership of three Deere-Hitachi joint venture factories and has begun new license and supply agreements with Hitachi Construction Machinery. The two companies have ended their joint venture manufacturing and marketing agreements. The former joint venture factories will continue to manufacture Deere-branded construction excavators and forestry equipment; they will discontinue production of Hitachi-branded products. The locations will now be referred to as: John Deere Kernersville, Kernersville, N.C. John Deere Specialty Products, Langley, British Columbia, Canada John Deere Brasil Escavadeiras, Indaiatuba, Brazil With the completion of this acquisition, John Deere now controls its excavator design, product, and…

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Al Masaood Power Division, a leading expert in marine propulsion systems and power generation in the UAE, has been recertified for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015. The Bureau Veritas, which conducted the recertification audit, awarded the certificates to Al Masaood Power Division for consistent efforts to enhance its management system, increase the efficiency of its organizational and operational processes and implement internationally recognized practices to promote a safe and secure work environment. ISO 9001:2015 is the global standard focusing on Quality Management System (QMS) whilst ISO 45001:2018 pertains to requirements designed to improve occupational health and safety (OHS),…

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Unplugged stands for battery-powered at Liebherr. The crawler crane type LR 1160.1 unplugged is the latest model in the series. The crane has a load capacity of 160 t and electrifies the first customers with soft tones and an intelligent safety concept. The LR 1160.1 unplugged is one of the world’s first battery-operated crawler cranes. The electro-hydraulic drive has the same performance specifications as the conventional version. Both versions are operated in the same way, which is especially convenient for machine operators if they often have to switch between machines. One exceptional feature of the unplugged machines is Zero Emission. They do not…

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ETT, a global manufacturing, sales, and service company for mining support equipment, has appointed Themba Engineering based in Kuruman as their Northern Cape dealer. With a footprint in the Northern Cape, the strategic partnership with Themba Engineering brings expert advice, local support, and professional after-sales service for ETT’s product range, providing increased efficiency in product support and parts to customers in the region. The Themba Engineering team consists of experienced OEM trained technicians specializing in field service and machine rebuilds. A team well known in the industry and well respected by their customers for quality workmanship and professional service. Further…

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