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As the United Arab Emirates gears up to invest more than US $4.6 billion (UAE Dirham 17 billion) in its nationwide road network in the next few years, the second annual INTERMAT Middle East show has taken place in Abu Dhabi with suppliers like AAA Cranes, Miller UK, Kanoo, Liebherr, Sennebogen, WireCo World, Erkat, Terex Finlay, Atlas Copco, , ELSA SRL, Robit Rock Tools, Ramtec Robi, Scheuerle Fahrzeugfabrik, T.G.S – The Grab Specialist, BV Beco, Techking Tires, Blastrac, SK Solutions, Xcentric Internationa

New finance packages are now available for Caterpillar customers based in Africa, following an agreement between Cat Financial Services and Standard Bank. Standard Bank is Africa’s largest banking group and has set up a collaboration agreement with Dubai-based Caterpillar Financial Services (Dubai) Limited (Cat Financial). This new partnership will offer a range of financial services to Caterpillar customers in six African countries. The collaboration will be branded Cat Financial Services, Services Provide

The Moscow authorities are holding a tender for building a section of Moscow - St.Petersburg highway. The project includes construction of a North Literal Highway section with 15 viaducts. The maximum contract price has been set at US $ 953.12 million (RUB 29.70bn). The tender results will be announced on 30 October 2012. The works must be implemented within 24 months. Mostotrest and Transstroy can take part in the tender. Engeocom is not going to participate.

A major dispute could arise following the cancellation of the project in Italy to construct the Messina Strait Bridge.

The R230 High Energy Durable Screener is one of the most robust, durable and powerful heavy duty mobile screeners in the world, according to its manufacturer McCloskey International (MI). With a weight of 34,000kgs, the R230 is said by MI to be capable of operating as a stand-alone plant producing finished product, or it can serve as a primary scalping component to the largest of portable crushing spreads. The screener’s heavy duty high energy screenbox is said to provide the highest capacity in its class a

The new Link-Belt 235 X3 Spin Ace Minimum Swing Radius Excavator is now available in North America in LC and bulldozer models. Replacing what LBX describes as the popular 225 Spin Ace minimum swing radius excavator, new features on the 235 X3 include an Interim Tier 4a Isuzu engine with claimed 17.5% better fuel efficiency and a ROPS-certified cab with new interior and 7-inch colour monitor. The new excavator is also said to have 15% more lift capacity than its predecessor, 7% faster cycle times and improve