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Industry on the up

You could tell a lot about the construction machinery industry from a stroll around the stands at last month’s Big 5 PMV show.





Plaster cast

Abu Dhabi's desire to become the Middle East's main attraction was clearly illustrated with the announcement of a number of high-profile developments earlier this year.





French company can bring designs to life

BIG 5: French company Vectuel debuted at the Big 5 with its new modeling service that will help urban planners and architects.





XCMG enjoys big success in region

BIG 5: Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG), a Chinese company now headquartered in Dubai, claims to have enjoyed enormous success since making its way into the region's booming construction market.





Airzone keeps things cooler

BIG 5: Company's air conditioning technology allows for different temperatures in different rooms of a home or office.





Getzner makes Big 5 vibrations

BIG 5: The use of vibration solutions such as tuned mass dampers is essential in tower construction.





Chinese companies don’t know UK Cares

BIG 5: China-based company already has certification from CE and British Standard.





Water ‘more valuable than oil’

BIG 5: United Arab Emirates should now be looking at conserving ‘blue gold' as a priority.





Snowkey aims for recognition in Middle East

BIG 5: China's Snowman Refrigeration Equipment Company has introduced a new flake ice machine to the market, producing ice for supermarkets and a variety of other applications across the UAE and Middle East.





Finnish company warning

BIG 5: Energy wastage warning from Elematic, precast concrete machinery production specialists.





Records broken at Big 5

BIG 5: Possibly the most successful year in the event's history, reports organisers of the industry event.





Kaltronix touts benefits of its pressure washer lineup

BIG 5: Dubai-based distribution company Kaltronix made its debut at the Big 5 this year.





Midea expands into commercial sector

BIG 5: Air conditioning manufacturer Midea has announced plans to enter the commercial AC sector in the Middle Eastern region.





Mekar offers fan coil & air handling units

BIG 5: Mekar, the Italian manufacture of air handling units (AHU) and fan coil units (FCU) has opened its regional office and warehousing facility in the UAE.





Jafza targets construction

BIG 5: Big 5 provides platform for UAE's leading free trade zone to address companies serving the construction sector.





Developers told to consult more

BIG 5: Atlantis says water management firms should be involved in planning a building at the design stage.





Real estate expert: boom to continue

BIG 5: The oil boom and petrodollar recycling are creating a strong basis for a new Gulf real estate renaissance capable of withstanding future cyclical downturns, according to Khalid Esbaitah, executive manager and CEO of Al Mazaya Holding.





Fire safety market booming

BIG 5: Growing awareness, legislation and increasing oversight mean fire safety technology is currently in big demand.





Axyz panel software helps reduce waste

BIG 5: Axyz Automation is showcasing its panel building software and machinery at the Big 5 show.





Facades boast ease of cleaning

BIG 5: Latest PVD product could make cleaning buildings simpler.





Terex hits PMV expo

BIG 5: Power buggies and lifting kit on display.





Peikko: large potential for pre-cast concrete products

BIG 5: Finland-based Peikko Group, a provider of pre-cast concrete structures, has entered the Middle Eastern via a number of local partners.





Liebherr plans large investment in region

BIG 5: Liebherr, a German construction equipment company, is investing in the Middle Eastern market.





Motor City contract for LS

BIG 5: Chiller manufacturer LS has won a contract to provide centrifugal chillers to the Motor City development in Dubai.





Scaffolding up in the area

BIG 5: ADSF's fluorescent scaffolding system is designed to aid safety on construction sites.





Concrete solution from KAB

BIG 5: German ice water plant provides higher strength concrete for building projects.





Heavy emphasis on crane training

BIG 5: Safety precautions central to HanKook and Modern Emirates Heavy Cranes, as their team-up aims for success.





Demand for crushers exploding

BIG 5: The Middle East will see a massive increase in demand for high-capacity modular crushers over the next year.





Chamber offers sector a service

BIG 5: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is using the Big 5 to highlight its services and support to those involved in the emirate's construction sector.





ASV introduces new rubber track motors

BIG 5: ASV, a construction machinery engineer, and its dealer, Trading and Industrial Equipment Company (Tieco), introduced a new technology in motor loaders at yesterday's Big 5 PMV.