Italian concrete equipment specialist CIFA says its new K56L truck-mounted pump is the first choice for working on large-scale construction sites in a safer way and has been designed to fulfil the requirements of even the most demanding concrete placing jobs, including those in the Middle East.

Following the success of the recent ACI Concrete Conference on Innovation in Dubai, UAE, and its participation at The Big 5 Construct Egypt, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) is gearing up to reinforce its regional presence further through The Big 5 show in Dubai, which will be staged in December (5 to 8).

Given the current focus on the environment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, US-based Cortec says its MCI Technology offers a simple but powerful strategy to help the construction industry take a pivotal step towards a smaller carbon footprint. MCI Technology is said to have the ability to enhance the durability of concrete.

Formwork and shoring expert Paschal-Werk G Maier will be presenting its innovative and customer-oriented solutions and all-round service for projects at bauma, the world’s largest construction trade fair, when will open its doors in Munich, Germany, next month (October 24 to 30).