Bobcat Europe, which recently officially inaugurated its new manufacturing, product development and training operations centre for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in the Czech Republic, has lined up an aggressive programme to strengthen its position in the global markets, particularly in the Gulf region.

The UK-based Hyster, a leading global manufacturer of materials handling and warehouse equipment, has launched a new taller and stronger mast option to allow the Matrix reach truck to service the top shelves in warehouses. “The increasing cost of land at strategic sites has resulted in a growing trend towards taller warehouses.

Volvo Construction Equipment has recently launched a new range of pipe-laying equipment targeting customers in the onshore oil and gas industry in the Middle East and other countries. The product represents the most significant innovation the sector has seen in the past 80 years, according to a spokesman for the manufacturer.