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Walltech scales new heights

Wall Technology (Walltech), a Dubai-based specialised manufacturer and contractor of architectural aluminium and glass systems, is looking to scale new heights – literally – having already clinched some of the landmark projects in the UAE that highlight the growing confidence clients have in its expertise and commitment. “We are looking ...

Reynaers systems boast key benefits

Thermal insulation, reduced installation time and a choice of design options are just some ...

Adapa flexible moulds can create any shape

Adapa, a Danish manufacturer of reconfigurable moulds that is relatively new to the ...

Insulated panels hold key to thermal efficiency

The Gulf region needs to address the high power consumption in cooling buildings and ...





Ceraline is singular cylindrical attraction

Ideal Standard’s new ‘Ceraline’ range of bathroom mixers is a true trendsetter, says the leading provider of innovative bathroom solutions that operates across Europe, Middle East and Africa. These cylindrical beauties champion innovation, functionality and sturdiness in every bathroom, while retaining the high quality standards that ...

Geberit is one-stop solutions provider

Design, technology, functionality and comfort are key watchwords that drive innovation at ...

Grohe aims for form and functionality

Grohe, a leading global supplier of sanitary fittings, says it is now setting new ...

Duravit caters for the natural look

Duravit, a leading manufacturer of designer bathrooms, offers a range of solutions to ...

Delta range brings new user experience

Delta Faucet Company has expanded its portfolio of transformative kitchen and bath ...





Actros – tomorrow’s design today

With more than 60 technological innovations and a noticeable change in design, the new Mercedes-Benz Actros heavy-duty truck is a head-turner. A more focal point now is the interaction between driver and truck. The truck’s new design is cleanly modern and together with the new human-machine interface (HMI) is truly high-tech and digital. Especially ...

Volvo gears up for ‘autonomous’ future

Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new transport solution comprising autonomous electric ...

A new Daily line-up from Iveco

Iveco has launched the new Daily 4x4 family offering a full line-up of off- and ...

Scania’s customised options boost uptime

Scania, a leading provider of transport solutions, has launched a new and comprehensive ...

F-150, toughest in its class

Ford's F-150 could well be the Middle East’s best 4x4 full-size pick-up thus ...





A city with many centres

The city of Jeddah will become polycentric when some of the boldest masterplanned developments unfold over the course of the next decades, the CEO of the company that is spearheading the construction of the world’s tallest tower told a recent conference in Dubai, UAE. This will come about as the result of very ambitious private and public sector ...

Dynapac paves way to success on road jobs

Leading Jeddah-based contractor Manarat Al Mutakamila has been using Dynapac equipment to ...





Sustainability gains momentum

There will be an acceleration in the move towards sustainable buildings as countries worldwide focus on stemming their environment impact and arresting climate change. In these efforts, product transparency will be a key milestone towards more sustainable buildings, Pascal Eveillard, deputy vice-president, sustainable development – director for ...

IPM methods reduce environment impact

The environment is being polluted in many different ways: factories are discharging waste ...





BIM adoption: change in mindset necessary

An increasing number of projects across the GCC are starting to utilise building information modelling (BIM), with both governments and contractors realising the benefits of using the software. BIM adoption in the Middle East – which will change the face of the industry – is, however, still at an early stage in comparison to other countries ...

Planning is a breeze with Paschal software

Germany-based formwork systems specialist Paschal-Werk G Maier says its BIM-capable PPL ...





Demand driving up GCC plastics sector

The plastic pipes and fittings market in the GCC is gaining strength with construction in the real estate and industrial sectors driving demand upward. In the UAE, this market sector is heading towards consolidation with the top five manufacturers accounting for the majority of the market revenue. According to Ken Research’s latest report on the ...

GPI aims to eliminate fakes in the market

Gulf Plastic Industries (GPI), a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic pipes and fittings ...





Al Bahar boosts compactors range

Mohamed Abdulrahman Al Bahar, Caterpillar’s dealer in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE and Oman, has added the new CB10 asphalt compactor to its extensive range of Cat compactors. The 10-tonne size class asphalt compactor has a 1.7-m drum width, and can be equipped with a combination of oscillatory and vibratory drums. The tandem vibratory roller’s ...

Fast R launches new chic fire extinguishers

UK-based Fast R Solutions, a leading independent health and safety and risk assessment ...

New Cummins series boasts high performance

Cummins’ newly unveiled QSG12 50Hz diesel generator series offers optimum ...

Bricsys launches advanced CAD system

Bricsys, a leading Belgium company and a global provider of .dwg engineering design ...





Smart, green products in focus at top show

SMART products, digitisation, sustainability, solar power, technological disruptions and innovation were in the spotlight at  The Big 5 2018 which was  held in Dubai, UAE, last month. The 39th edition of Middle East’s leading international building and construction show saw 2,500 global exhibiting companies and more than 30 country pavilions...

IRU Congress moots new transport concepts

Innovative design and concepts in the road and transport industry were discussed at length ...

Euro Auctions gets ready for Dubai sale

Euro Auctions, a global auctioneer of industrial plant, construction equipment and ...

Diary of events

DECEMBER 5-6: Architect @ Work – Stuttgart, an exhibition for architecture and ...





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