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COvER STORyThe Middle East is a de-veloping region where various large-scale con-struction projects are yet to be developed espe-cially in the UAE and in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian market for lifting and handling equipment appears a clear win-ner of this construction boom…




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Issue Content 01 Opening Letter & CPH Team 02 MENA Construction Digest 04

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INFOGeneral Information 69 Closing Letter 70 Subscription Form 71

EvENTSThe Big 5 Supplement 58

SERvICESComing Events 65 Agents & Distributors 66

Buyers’ Guide 67 Advertisers’ Index 68

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24 40 56

Loaders & Compactors Middle East Loaders’ Market:Gaining Ground 07

Bathroom Products Luxurious Bathrooms DriveGlobal Plumbing Fittings & Fixtures Market 12

Excavators & DredgersMiddle East Excavators’ Market:Great Potential 16

Hoists & CranesThe Land of Lifting Equipment 22

Marble & GranitePositive Balance for the Stone Industry 25

Surveying & Leveling InstrumentsTaking GPR Surveying Technology to New Dimensions 27

WaterproofingTurning the Tide on Sea Water Corrosion 30

GermanySolar Power Can Now Be Stored 35

SwitzerlandAt High Speed through the Heart of Europe 41

uAEKhalifa Port Megaproject: Middle East’s Future Hub 46

uSAUS Hardwoods Exports to MENA Region Top USD43.22 Million 48

Corporate Happenings 53

Products & Services 54

Projects & Developments 56

• Eng. Hatem F. El-Banna - B.Sc. Civ.Eng.-Egypt• Dr. Ramiz Kameel - PhD Mech. Eng - Egypt• Prof. Dr. Essam E. Khalil - Prof. of Mech. Eng. - Cairo university, PhD Mech. Eng., Egypt• Associate Prof. Dr. Walid Shatila - Director of Information Systems Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon• Eng. Harry valentine - Bach. Eng.- Canada• Mr. Said A. Al-Shaikh - PhD, Chief Economist & Manager of Economics Department, The National Commercial Bank, Saudi Arabia• Prof. Dr. Saleh Al-Hadi M. Ahmad - Prof. of Civil eng., Sudan univeristy, PhD Civ.Eng, Sudan• Prof. Murat Soygenis - Prof. of Architecture, YTU School of Architecture, Turkey• Dr. Ahmad Al-Rousan - PhD Mech. Eng., President (Arab Union for Cement & Building Material), Syria• Mr. Adil K. Al-Tamimi - Associate Prof. Civ. Eng. & Director of the Institute of Material Systems (IMS) - UAE

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Dina FawazSenior Editor & Researcher

دينا فوازكبري احملررين والباحثني

شهدت منطقة الشرق األوسط ومشال أفريقيا يف السنوات القليلة املاضية وعياً متزايداً بأهمية عنصر االستدامة وضرورة لتطبيق أنظمة األبنية اخلضراء. يربز ذلك من خالل توّجه عدد ال يستهان به من دول املنطقة حنو إنشاء عدد من املشاريع اإلنشائية املستدامة فتحتّل اإلمارات العربية املّتحدة املركز األّول تليها

قطر واململكة العربية السعودية.

يف سيجري الذي "5 "بيغ معرض يسعى االستدامة، عنصر ألهمية ونظراً االهتمام هذا تعزيز إىل دبي يف نوفمرب / الثاني تشرين شهر من اخلامس األبنية أنظمة تعتمد اليت "املرّخصة" املستدامة وباالنشاءات باالستدامة اخلضراء. وكما عّودتكم يف كل عام، ويف إطار دعمها التارخيي للمعرض كشريك املعلنني على لتوّزع العربي حاضرة اإلنشاءات عامل ستكون جملة إعالمي، والزّوار على حّد سواء عددي تشرين األول / أكتوبر وتشرين الثاني / نوفمرب حيث ختّصص يف كلي العددين صفحات حول هذا املعرض فال ترتّددوا بزيارتنا

يف قسم وسائل اإلعالم للحصول على نسختكم اجملانية.

يضّم عدد تشرين األول / أكتوبر من جملة عامل االنشاءات العربي مقاالت ممّيزة من منّو بدءا أفريقيا األوسط ومشال الشرق منطقة مواضيع خمتلفة يف حول سوقي اللوادر )يف الصفحة 07( واحلفارات )يف الصفحة 16( وصواًل إىل سوق آالت الرفع اليت تسيطر عليها اململكة العربية السعودية )يف الصفحة 22(، من دون أن ننسى ميناء خليفة اجلديد يف إمارة أبو ظيب الذي بلغت تكلفته حتى اآلن 7.2 مليار دوالر )يف الصفحة 46(. زد على ذلك، يزخر هذا العدد بعدد من املواضيع التقنية باإلضافة إىل آخر االبتكارات واجتاهات سوق اإلنشاءات.

آراءكم وتعليقاتكم تهّمنا، فال ترتّددوا بالتواصل معنا عرب الربيد اإللكرتوني [email protected]

الرسالة اإلفتتاحية

The MENA region has witnessed in the last few years an increased awareness in sustainability and an understanding of the necessity of embracing green building systems. This has been demonstrated through the tend of a significant number of MENA countries to establish a number of sustainably construction developments. Thus, the UAE takes pole position, followed by Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Due to the importance of Sustainability, The Big 5 2012, taking place on the fifth of November in Dubai, will raise this awareness and strength the interest in sustainably certified construction that lies on applying green building systems. Arab Construction World (ACW) magazine, in line with its historic support of the event, will participate as Media Partner and will be ready to distribute its October and November issues, which cover information about the event and exhibitors, to advertisers and visitors alike, so don’t hesitate to drop by our stand at the Media Center to pick up your free copy.

The October issue of Arab Construction World (ACW) encloses dis- tinctive articles about different topics in the MENA region startingfrom the growth of Loaders market on page 07 to the growth of ex-

cavators market on page 16, then the market of lifting equipment dominated by Saudi Arabia on page 22 and the new Khalifa Port atAbu Dhabi which has so far cost USD7.5 billion on page 46. Further- more, this issue is abounded with a number of technical articles as.well as news about latest innovations and market trendsYour comments and remarks are appreciated, so don’t hesitate to contact us through our email [email protected]

Sustainability: A Necessity or a Buzzword

االستدامة:ضرورة أو

طّنانة كلمة

Opening Letter

CPH Team(Email domain is @cphworldmedia.com)

Founders • Mr. Fathi Chatila • Mrs. Mona Chatila (1944 - 2006)Management • President Fathi Chatila / f.chatila@ • General Manager Mohamad Rabih Chatila (B.Arch) / mr.chatila@ • Administrative Manager Abdul Rahman Hallak / ar.hallak@ • Administra-tive Officer Ali Zaraket / a.zaraket@ • Administrative Assistant Dania ItaniEditorial & Research • Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Rabih Chatila / content@ • Editorial & Re-search Manager Rodrigue El Balaa / r.elbalaa@ • Senior Editor & Researcher Dina Fawaz / d.fawaz@ • Editor & Researcher Rasha Reslan / r.reslan@ • Assistant Editor & Researcher Rawand Fakih/ r.fakih@Circulation & Marketing • Circulation & Marketing Manager Jad L. Aboulhosn / j.aboulhosn@ Information Technology • IT Operation & Support Officers Ali Zaraket / a.zaraket@ • Mazen Bou Diab / m.boudiab@Accounting & Finance • Assistant Accountant Hala Nizam / h.nizam@Mail & Services • Mail & Services Manager Abdul Rahman Hallak / ar.hallak@ • Mail & Services Officer Ali Zaraket / a.zaraket@Graphic Design • design@

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Road Revamp Project Concludes with SuccessBahrain Ministry of Works announced its completion for the first phase of USD2.2 million Zaid Bin Omaira Revamp project extending from Buri roundabout on Wali Al Ahad Avenue to Dimistan. The revamp was done on this part of the 920 meter long road by transforming it into a double lane road on each direction, with a central reservation, side pavements and a service passageway, one of which is 200m long. Assistant undersecretary for Roads Huda Fakhro said the Ministry has also recently revamped Road 3841, by transforming it into a double 2 lane road on each direction; linking Zaid Bin Omaira Avenue to Roundabout 18 in Hamad Town, and from there to Sh. Khalifa bin Salman Highway. Fakhro said the project aims to enhance traffic safety for road users by decreasing the number of direct intersections overlooking the road. The project also aims to increase the capacity of this arterial road and therefore serve residents in the Western Area; a part of the Northern Governorate.

USD14 Billion of Contracts to Be AwardedThe National Iranian Offshore Oil Company (NIOOC) is almost ready to conclude oilfield development deals worth up to USD14 billion, according to its managing director, Mahmoud Zirakchianzadeh. The company had agreed technical and financial aspects of the contracts, which were now being finalized. The contracts are linked to Farzad A, Farzad B, Soroush, Esfandir, Tosan and Alfa oil fields. He said that

Hand & Hand to Build an Oil PipelineIraq and Jordan agreed lately to construct a pipeline to supply the Kingdom with crude oil and natural gas, reported Petra. Under the cooperation accord signed by Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Alaa Batayneh and Iraqi Oil Minister Abdul Karim Luaibi, the two countries also agreed on exporting crude oil from Iraq through Jordan's sole port, Aqaba. Luaibi indicated that the pipeline would carry crude oil to the Jordan

Bahrain

Iran Iraq Egypt

2nd Lagoon in Citystars Sharm El SheikhChilean Crystal Lagoons Corp. has won a contract to build a 2.7-hectare lagoon in the USD600 million Sharm El Sheikh resort in Egypt, the Travel Daily News reported. The firm, famous for its crystalline lagoons developments, will present its project in the upcoming Cityscape Global next month. Crystal Lagoons will also showcase under-development initiatives in Jordan, Turkey and the UAE. The Citystars Sharm El Sheikh resort, developed by Egyptian tourism company Radamis for Hotels & Touristic Resorts, is Crystal Lagoons'

progress had already been made on some of the sites, such as drilling rigs which have been moved to the Farzad A site, while an agreement signed with Petropars company has allowed some development work to start on Farzad B. He added that the company, which signed USD6 billion of deals last year, had agreements in place concerning basic studies for the Tosan and Alfa fields ahead of deals being signed.

second Egypt project, poised to be the world's largest manmade lagoon, the company said. Citystars Sharm El Sheikh, part of a mixed-use project developed in partnership with Egypt's Golden Pyramid Group, will include a series of 10 saltwater lagoons, covering a combined area of 100 hectares including the world's largest lagoon. It will also offer 1.2 million square meters of residential units, hotels, golf courses, marinas, a museum and a commercial center.

عامل اإلنشاءات العربي تشرين األول )أكتوبر( 2012 / جمّلد 30 - عدد 10

ملخص اإلنشاءات يف الشرق األوسط ومشال أفريقيا

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Kuwait

Saudi Arabia

uAE

Metro Project to Be Ready by 2020Bids are likely to be accepted for the first phase of Kuwait's Metro project before the end of the year, said an official. Study for the first phase is almost complete and awaits the approval of the Higher Committee for

Makkah: Switching to Solar EnergyMakkah municipality will establish a mega solar energy project, costing about

The Hub for World's Tallest BuildingsThe world's tallest hotel, JW Marriott Marquis, is expected to open its doors to guests in December this year. Dubai is home to the world's top three tallest structures - the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa; the world's tallest residential building, Princes Tower; and, soon, the world's tallest hotel, JW Marriott Marquis. The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, or DTCM, in Dubai has checked the hotel and has classified it as the tallest worldwide. Majid Al Marri, director of the Hotel Classification Department, said that the hotel will be added to Dubai's list of world records. The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai hotel is to open door late this year in two phases; the first comprises 804 rooms, as well as an array of restaurants and lobbies. The brand "Marquis" is only limited to exceptional hotels of the Marriott International Hotels Group in terms of size and location.

Petroleum Refinery Company's plant in Zarqa to meet Jordan's needs and to the Aqaba Port for export purposes. The Iraqi official estimated the quantities of oil to

be pumped through the pipeline at one million barrels a day. Jordan and Iraq also agreed to increase the volumes of crude oil provided to the Kingdom from 10,000 barrels per day to 15,000.

Government-sanctioned Projects ahead of accepting bids, Kuna quoted director of the technical apparatus for development projects Adel Al-Roumi as saying. He added that the Kuwait metro project needs vast infrastructure and as soon as the bid winner is announced, work on the project will begin in 2013. The metro project is expected to be fully ready in 2020.

USD0.64 billion, to produce about 100 megawatt of electricity to meet the energy requirements of the municipality. "The project will be established on an area of about two million square meters. About 20 international consortiums consisting of about 100 companies will compete for the execution of the project," Mayor Osama bin Fadl Al-Bar. He said the municipality would pay the cost of the project in monthly installments of USD0.26 million. "The Ministry of Finance has approved the scheme," he added. Al-Bar said under the contract to be signed with it, the winning consortium would decide the location of the area on which the project would be established. The mayor said the bids to implement the project would be opened during the first week of 2013. "Solar energy will also save the local consumption of oil which is expected to be eight million barrels a day by the year 2030," he said.

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Construction Machines & Equipment

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اللوادر واملداحل آالت البناء ومعّداته

07عامل اإلنشاءات العربي تشرين األول )أكتوبر( 2012 / جمّلد 30 - عدد 10

تشهد منطقة الشرق األوسط تقدمًا مستمرًا في قطاع التنمية اإلنشائية خاصة في اإلمارات العربية المتحدة والمملكة العربية السعودية والكويت وإيران حيث تعمل حكومات هذه الدول على إرساء قاعدة صلبة ومتينة للبنية التحتية. ومن الطبيعي أن تتطّلب التنمية اإلنشائية آالت إنشاء، لذا، من المتوّقع أن تدفع هذه الحركة الطلب على هذه اآلالت وتحديداً اللوادر. ونتيجة لذلك، تبذل الشركات العالمية المعروفة جهدها لتشّكل جزءا من هذا التطور ولكي تستفيد بأكبر قدر ممكن من هذه الحركة في الشرق األوسط. وعليه، تعمل الشركات مثل Doosan وJCB وHitachi وCNH و

Caterpillar على تقديم لوادر جديدة لسوق الشرق األوسط، معظمها متوافق مع معايير المنطقة.

he Middle East region is seeing a constant progress in constructional development especially the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iran where governments are establishing a solid infrastructure base. As this constructional development would be impossible without construction equipment, this movement is intended to drive the demand on these equipment and mainly on loaders. Consequently,

world renowned companies are working with full spirit to be a part of this development, and to make a huge profit from the Middle East. Hence, companies such as Doosan, JCB, Hitachi, CNH and Caterpillar are introducing new loaders to the Middle Eastern market; many of them compliant to the region’s standards.

“… Doosan has launched

a new range of wheeled loaders for

markets in the Middle East

and Africa region”

Loaders market: Be a part of itThe construction and infrastructure activity in the Middle East has driven the construction companies to launch a new fleet of loaders. As a start, Doosan has launched a new range of wheeled loaders for markets in the Middle East and Africa region. Building on the design of the previous Mega range, the new Doosan DL250A, DL300A and DL420A wheeled loaders offer several improvements. With bucket capacities ranging from 2.5-4.5 m3, they are intended to meet a variety of material handling needs from loading and transport-ing granular material to industrial, mining and quarry-ing applications.While Doosan has introduced new loaders, Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East Corporation FZE (HMEC) is working on expanding its presence in the Middle East by arranging in February 2012 an ex-hibition of construction equipment. The HSC crawler crane SCX2000A-2 is a limited edition machine and is used in Japan for earthquake and tsunami rescue op-erations. HMEC is the sole distributor for Middle East and North America region. Yet, JCB, has unveiled at the Conexpo show in Moscow its most powerful back-hoe loader ever, the range-topping 5CX. It features a Tier 2 JCB Dieselmax engine developing 88kW, a 1.3m³ shovel as standard, and Servo controls as standard with variable flow hydraulics giving fuel savings of up to 10 percent. The machine has been developed for markets – including Russia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East - where digging and loading performance require-ments are high, said Tim Burnhope, JCB’s chief innova-tion and growth officer. Moreover, the decline in the Chinese equipment sales in 2012 which resulted in a severe downturn that hit the market of mobile cranes, hydraulic excavators, and wheel loaders pushed Cater-pillar to export China-made wheel loaders and hydrau-lic excavators to markets in Africa and the Middle East.Last but not least, CNH Global N.v.’s Construction equipment net sales topped USD1 billion, increasing

4 percent on a constant currency basis as market con-ditions remained largely flat to Q1 2012 in the North American market and improved equipment availabil-ity drove higher sales in the EAME & CIS markets. New Holland Construction introduced its C series wheel loader with Tier 3 compliant engines to its key mar-kets in Africa, the Middle East, the CIS and Central Asia while Case Construction Equipment introduced its new 521F and 621F wheel loaders equipped with Tier 3 compliant engines in Africa, the Middle East, the CIS and Central Asia, completing the renewal of its range of heavy line wheel loaders in these markets. In addition, at the CTT trade show in Moscow, Russia, Case present-ed its latest range of Tier 3 compliant SR and SV skid steer and TR compact track loaders.

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A new base finisher is working at HEILIT+WOERNER

Three of the total of 13 models that are available in the new ARX series: the ARX 40, ARX 16 and ARX 12

Creating Smooth Roads at Heilit+Woerner

Production of ARX Tandem Rollers Is Launched

Rising volumes of traffic, heavy vehicles and increased mobility take their toll, particularly on streets and roads. With special solutions and specially developed

Following their premiere at the Intermat in Paris, the Ammann's new ARX generation of light tandem roll-ers will go into production in autumn 2012. The com-pany’s completely remodeled double vibratory rollers are specifically designed to compact asphalt and sub-strates on smaller and medium-sized building sites. The new ARX series comprises 13 different models in weight categories from 1.5 to 4.8 tons, with work-ing widths from 820 to 1380 mm. The new ARX series clearly displays the hallmarks of Ammann's products: quality, safety and optimal performance.All the ARX models feature tried-and-tested technolo-gies, such as the high-performance vibration system that has proven its merits over the years; another example is the newly designed and highly efficient hy-draulic system, which is powered by cutting-edge Yan-mar diesel engine technology to guarantee maximum reliability, economical consumption and compliance with the strict emission requirements in Europe and the US. The new hydraulic concept greatly increases the efficiency of the powertrain, enabling the diesel engine to be operated at significantly lower speeds –

equipment, HEILIT+WOERNER Bau GmbH in Munich is the favorite in the sector for concrete road surfaces. Several million square meters of concrete pavement are built every year in Germany alone. SENNEBOGEN supplied a SR 25T as a carrier vehicle for a new road base finisher. The multifunctional device is now used with a paving screed for bound and unbound road bases and combines several work steps in one. The material can be distributed precisely over large areas via the boom. Hydraulically bound and unbound road bases are laid in the correct position and height with a paving screed up to 8 meters in width and equipped with compacting plates. Complex technology ensures precise positioning right down to the exact millime-ter. For the driver, this means simply distributing the material using the scoops. The drive and leveling func-tions run automatically. The paving screed is leveled via additional hydraulic cylinders mounted on the undercarriage. The position and height of the ma-chine can be controlled precisely down to the exact millimeter based on a digital terrain model and with tachymetric positioning. This means that the build-ing material is heaped up to a width of eight meters, straightened, leveled and compressed at the same time in one work step.

which in turn has the effect of reducing fuel consump-tion and engine noise.

Creating Smooth Roads at Heilit+Woerner

Production of ARX Tandem Rollers Is Launched

CONSTRuCTION MACHINES & EquIPMENT LOADERS & COMPACTORS


Launch of fifth generation CA rollers continues with versatile mid-size models

Aristaria S.L’s operators like to use volvo machines because they feel safe in them, and safety comes first

Dynapac Launches CA Mid-Size Rollers

A Blast from the Past

Dynapac’s introduction of its revolutionary fifth gen-eration of single drum vibratory rollers was enthusias-tically received. Having begun with the larger CA5000, CA6000 and CA6500 models, the company now pre-sents its mid-size range, CA2500, CA2800, CA3500 and CA4000, and their variants. With the same innovative

There was a time, 60 million years ago, when prehistor-ic life roamed the Aristaria limestone quarry in Valencia on the east coast of Spain. The quarry in Ribarroja del Turia in Valencia holds 30 million tons of limestone, spreading over approximately 10 miles. Access roads circle around each layer of the quarry until you reach the top and can peer down into the abyss. Aristaria S.L took over the quarry in 1991 and is one of the 25 companies owned by the aggregates giant, Cyes, who in total employs 1,400 workers across its quarrying net-work. So far this year, half a million tons of limestone has been extracted but its production peak is a whop-ping two million tons every year.

Development is ‘astonishing’Aristaria uses three different series of volvo wheel loaders to transport and move its stone, eight hours a day, six days a week – an L250G, L330E and two L350Fs. Since the L250G was delivered in December, it has clocked 687 hours and its operator couldn’t be happier. “After going from the L330E to the L350F I saw a revo-lutionary step at Volvo CE,” says Rafa Pardo, operator at the site. “It’s amazing how a more powerful machine can save us fuel – our L350F, bought in 2009, has 8,100 hours on the clock and still looks new. The develop-

thinking and unique features as the larger models, these versatile machines represent a minor revolution in terms of serviceability due to their cross-mounted engines. Other time and money saving features are optimized amplitude for superior compaction per-formance and Active Bouncing Control that prevents damage to the machine and over-compaction. The advantages don’t end there. Add even higher operator comfort and drastically reduced noise levels and fuel consumption, and the result is a line of state-of-the-art single drum soil compactors that will make a major contribution to cutting costs and raising productivity for customers worldwide. With static linear loads ranging from 25 - 45 kg/cm, the mid-size CA rollers are ideal for compacting a range of materials, from sand and gravel to rockfill. Amplitude of 1.8 - 2 mm for the CA3500 and CA4000 models allows rockfill to be compacted in 1.25 – 1.5 meter layers. The better depth effect results in higher volume capacity and less passes to reach compaction specifications, thus saving fuel and reducing the cost per compacted cubic meter. Environmental impact is also lower. The Dynapac ‘Silent Weights’ eccentric con-cept is an option that enhances compaction perfor-mance even further.

ment between these two machines is astonishing – and then the L250G comes along and is even better.” The company previously owned a Volvo L180, which was 16 years old and had 36,000 hours on the clock, amazingly, with the original Volvo bucket still intact. This machine was traded in for a newer Volvo, but even at the end it was still able to lift 7,000 tons in 10 work-ing hours. Rafa has been operating Volvo machines since 1989 and worked at the quarry for 13 years.

Building Products & EquipmentBathroom ProductsLuxurious Bathrooms DriveGlobal Plumbing Fittings & Fixtures Market.......................................................P.12A Splash of Color to the Heart of the Home........................................................P.13Roman Launches New Tray Range.........................................................................P.13Biobased Resins Adopted by Panasonic..............................................................P.14Sustainable Product Ideas for the Bathroom.....................................................P.14

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BuILDING PRODuCTS & EquIPMENT BATHROOM PRODuCTS


أشار تقرير صدر مؤخراً عن GIA إلى احتمال تسجيل السوق العالمية لتجهيزات السباكة ولوازمها 54.5 مليار دوالر أمريكي بحلول العام 2017. ووسط األوضاع االقتصادية السائدة وغير المؤكدة ، لن يكون نمّو السوق على المدى المتوّسط بالمثير إنما سيكون ثابتًا. ومع ذلك، من المتوقع أن يكون النمو على المدى الطويل قويًا يحّركه إحياء األسس االقتصادية وتجّدد حركة اإلنشاءات

السكنية وتحّسن النمو في البنية التحتية للصرف الصحي والمياه العذبة وابتكار المنتجات وولع المستهلك المتزايد في تجديد المنازل.

Rawand FakihAssistant Editor & Researcher

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“Majority of home up-

grade proj-ects center upon […]

bathrooms, driving the

demand for fittings and

fixtures”

With long-term fundamentals for new home construc-tion in developed markets still remaining weak, global plumbing fitting and fixtures market is expected to take time to post the much awaited robust growth. Current-ly the market is challenged by flat housing conditions in North America and difficult economic environment in Europe. As the economy is not expected to be robust in the near term, major share of the market revenues, particularly in North America would continue to be generated from repair and remodeling activity, added GIA in its report. Investment on high value items would remain deferred till the industry witnesses a marked improvement in employment levels, consumer confi-dence, and housing prices. Majority of home upgrade projects center upon kitchens and bathrooms, driving the demand for fittings and fixtures of a wide array. In Europe, the economic slowdown amidst the sovereign debt crisis continues to take its toll on the construction market. As the region would take time to emerge from its vicious cycle of debt and precipitating business con-fidence, near-to-medium term growth in the construc-tion industry is expected to remain modest.As stated by GIA’s report on Plumbing Fittings and Fix-tures, Asia-Pacific represents the largest regional mar-ket. The region is forecast to advance at the fastest pace driven by increased non-residential and residential construction activity in the major economies of China and India, according to the same report. Growth in the Chinese construction industry is expected to gain fur-ther momentum with local government announcing subsidies to invigorate home sales. Other regions that are expected to post large gains include Latin America and the Middle East.Currently companies are gearing up to face the head-winds of economic uncertainty with rationalization moves such as business consolidation, plant closures, renewed focus on strengthening brand positions, in-troduction of new products at affordable costs, e-busi-ness, improvement in cost structure and productivity. Another strategy is the geographic expansion of prod-uct lines in emerging markets by setting up of branch

offices in these regions. The report added that environ-mental awareness is further pepping up the demand for water and energy efficient products. For instance, certain regions have witnessed higher demand for dual flush toilets as well as high efficiency showers on ac-count of the requirement to comply with water conser-vation rules. Fashion and styling aspects continue to remain the prominent market propellants, particularly in the aftermarket segment. By product group, Plumbing Fixtures accounts major share of the global market. Particularly, sophisticated fixtures would become increasingly popular with ur-ban population as their disposable incomes rise and their desire for luxurious bathrooms becomes stron-ger. In the long term, demand for Plumbing Fittings is expected to be relatively stronger led by product seg-ments including sink fittings and single lever fittings, according to GIA. Expansion of sanitation networks and water supply to rural areas will throw new market op-portunities from the emerging markets.

he global market for Plumbing Fittings and Fixtures is projected to reach USD54.5 billion by the year 2017, according to a new report release by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA). Amidst the prevailing uncertain economic climate, near to medium term growth in the market is not expected to be spectacular, but steady. However, long term growth is expected to be strong, driven by revival of economic

fundamentals, resurgence in residential construction, improved growth in sanitation and fresh water infrastructure, product innovations, and increased consumer involvement in home refurbishments.

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Luxurious Bathrooms DriveGlobal Plumbing Fittings & Fixtures Market

منتجات احلمام منتجات البناء ومعّداته


Roman LaunchesNew Tray Range

A Splash of Color to the Heart of the Home

Roman Limited have expanded their collection of shower trays with the addition of a collection of very competitive new low profile, gloss finished, Acrylic Capped Stone Shower Trays. The trays are an afford-able collection which has been designed by Roman’s team of designers to be more lightweight than stan-dard Cast Acrylic Shower Trays, but still offer the ben-efit of being totally solid and heavy duty. Unlike the previous standard Cast Acrylic Shower Trays, the new Roman Trays are low profile with a height of 40mm, offering a designer look and easy access. These are available with optional Riser Panel Kits, should they be required. The low profile trays offer a stylish look and come with a 90mm domed waste to complement their contemporary finish. They are power shower ap-proved and allow 32 liters of water to be carried away per minute.

Adler, the world-renowned designer and color guru, inspired four limited edition KOHLER color avail-able only on six select KOHLER enameled cast iron kitchen and bathroom sinks. Each piece is crafted in the foundry located in the Village of Kohler, Wiscon-sin, complete with a lifetime limited warranty ensur-ing it will stand up beautifully to life’s daily wear and tear. It’s more than a shared passion for color that brought these two brands together. Both are deeply committed to impeccable quality and timelessly bold design. “Heirlooms are an important part of the fam-ily heritage and history in this region, passing prized belongings on to children and grandchildren. KOHLER, like Jonathan Adler, prides itself on creating heirloom-quality products,” says Mohamed Nada, Regional Mar-keting Manager for Kohler Co. in the Middle East. Four KOHLER Colors Feature Jonathan Adler: Green-wich Green captures the beauty of the perfectly manicured lawns of an English Estate—cultured and cultivated; Piccadilly Yellow evokes the riot of colors from London’s Piccadilly Circus. Exuberant and fun, a Piccadilly yellow kitchen or bathroom sink instantly

fills the space with giddiness; Palermo Blue is beauti-ful, serene splash of the Mediterranean Sea where it opens before the city of Palermo on Sicily; Annapolis Navy, an unconditionally classic hue, calls to mind the sailing city of Annapolis on Maryland’s Severn River.

Roman Acrylic Capped Stone Resin Square Tray

Palermo Blue is beautiful, serene splash of the Mediterra

BuILDING PRODuCTS & EquIPMENT BATHROOM PRODuCTS


With a length of 160 cm, the bathtubs in the Starck & D-Coderanges have a comparatively low filling volume

First Time that Biobased Resins used in Asia Pacific for Wet Area System Materials

Sustainable Product Ideas for the Bathroom

Biobased Resins Adopted by Panasonic

On average, taking a shower consumes less than one third of the water volume required to fill a bath. For this resource-saving pleasure, Duravit offers a com-

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products announced that Panasonic Corporation Eco Solutions Company has adopted biobased resins made with Susterra® Pro-panediol for their new line of kitchen and bathroom systems. The new integrated kitchen system, “Living Station,” and bathroom system, “Cococino,” both use biobased resins made with Susterra® and are now available commercially through Panasonic Corpora-tion Eco Solutions Company.The new kitchen and bathroom systems were de-veloped using Panasonic’s unique technology of compounding plant-derived and petroleum-derived resins. The resins based on plant-derived, Susterra® are used to manufacture the kitchen countertops in the “Living Station” product line and the bathroom ceil-ings in the “Cococino” product line.For the first time in the Asia Pacific region, biobased resins were adopted as the building material for wet areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. The biobased materials also are used for the wash basins and toilets in the Panasonic product line. “The quality require-ment for wet area system materials is very high,” com-mented Kazumasa Rokushima, director of the General Technology & Products Development Center, Housing Systems Business Group at the Panasonic Eco Solu-

prehensive range of shower trays, including a shower that fits flush with the floor. However, it also offers intelligent solutions for taking a guilt-free bath, for example, with a length of 160 cm, the bathtubs in the Starck and D-Code ranges have a comparatively low filling volume. And, thanks to its innovative, ergo-nomic and sophisticated trapezoidal shape, the Paiova bathtub offers maximum bathing comfort with mini-mum water consumption.Numerous product innovations from the company show that sustainability in the bathroom goes far be-yond simply saving water. For years, wherever it makes ecological sense, Duravit has been using LED light-ing that generates power savings of up to 80 percent compared with halogen lights. Only state-of-the-art LEDs and energy-saving lights are used to illuminate Duravit bathroom furniture. The Duravit whirl sys-tems for whirltubs and pools now feature a new fan that generates power savings of up to 40 percent, at the same time as reducing the whirl volume by 9 dB, which corresponds to a noise reduction of almost 50 percent. Materials and surfaces with new, sustainable properties have been developed, for example, Dura-Ceram special ceramic, an extra robust and durable material used in kitchen sinks.

tions Company. “We are delighted to be the first in the industry with a biobased commercialized product offering. This achievement contributes to Panasonic’s sustainability goals as outlined in ‘Green Plan 2018.’ The year 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the Pana-sonic Company.”

FeatureExcavators & DredgersMiddle East Excavators’ Market:Great Potential..............................................................................................................P.16VEI on Board Weighing & Payload Monitoring..................................................P.17Behind Every Great Work There Is an Mb Crusher Bucket.............................P.18Different Models of Wheel Excavators.................................................................P.20First Tunnel Tube Completed in Record Format...............................................P.20

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FEATuRE EXCAvATORS & DREDGERS



2010 saw China leading the growth The global excavator market experienced significant decline in 2008 and 2009 mainly due to economic downturn in the matured markets like the US and Eu-rope. In 2010, the global excavator market registered growth compared to the previous year, which can be attributed to the growth in the emerging countries like China and India, according to a new report published by Koncept Analytics. In 2010, China recorded significant growth in the real estate industry, which had a positive effect on the excavator market in China. In 2010, China accounted for the highest excavator sales compared to other countries. Within the Chinese excavator market, the sales of excavators with moderate operating capac-ity (20-30 tons) were higher compared to the other cat-egories of excavators. The excavator sales in East China were comparatively higher than the other parts of Chi-na in 2010. The excavator market in North America and Europe experienced declining sales in 2008 and 2009. However, in 2010, the market in North America, Europe and other countries like China, India, Africa, and Middle East registered growth, added the report. In 2010, Cat-erpillar led the crawler excavator market in China. The other major players in the worldwide excavator market are Komatsu, Liebherr, and Hitachi.

Moving to Middle East in 2012In 2011, the global sales volume of excavators approxi-mated 458,000 units, of which the sales volume in Chi-nese market enjoyed the lion’s share of 38.8 percent and reached 178,000 units, due to the largest number of infrastructure projects, according to a report pub-lished by ResearchInChina. From January to April of 2012, 28 major Chinese excavator manufacturers sold a total of 59,457 excavators, down 42.22 percent YoY, while the export volume surged 100.24 percent YoY to 2,547 units. The first quarter of every year is the peak time for the commencement of infrastructure projects and is also the golden period for excavator sales.Despite the sharp decline in Chinese market, the ex-

“… the market in

North Amer-ica, Europe

and other countries like China, India,

Africa, and Middle East

registered growth”

he global excavator market is a major segment of the worldwide construction industry. The excavator market has significant growth opportunity in near future as the world economy is recovering rapidly and worldwide construction industry is resuming its growth trajectory. Moreover, the Middle Eastern excavator market is expected to be buoyant as major construction companies are drawing

attention into this region where various large-scale construction projects are yet to be developed across Abu Dhabi and the Middle East region.

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cavator sales outside of China showed robust perfor-mance, especially in developed economies such as the U.S., Japan, Germany, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, added the report. Moreover, the sharp decline in the Chinese excavator market led many companies to fo-cus on the Middle-Eastern market. Cat, for example, has exported its China-made machines to the Middle East because the market is very hot right now. It has responded to a decline in orders in China by using fac-tories in the country to fulfill orders in other markets including the Middle East and Africa in particular. Moving on, energy saving technology in the excava-tor market is expected to play a significant role in the future. Cost optimization and understanding the cus-tomer’s need and industry trends are the biggest chal-lenges to the excavator producers.

تشّكل سوق الحفارات العالمية جزءا أساسيًا من قطاع اإلنشاءات العالمية. وتبرز أمام سوق الحّفارات فرصة كبيرة لتحقيق نمّو ملحوظ في المستقبل القريب وذلك يعود إلى استعادة االقتصاد العالمي نشاطه بسرعة واسئناف قطاع اإلنشاء العالمي مسار النمو. زد على ذلك، من المتوّقع أن تكون سوق الحفارات في الشرق األوسط ناشطة نظراً الهتمام شركات اإلنشاء الكبرى بالمنطقة حيث من المنتظر

تنفيذ مشاريع إنشائية ضخمة ومتنّوعة خاصة في أبو ظبي.


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احلّفارات واجلّرافات موضوع خاص


VEI on Board Weighing & Payload MonitoringvEI manufactures and services worldwide On Board Weighing Solutions and Payload Management equip-ment. The company’s solutions are applied on Load-ers, Excavators, Articulated Dump Trucks, Rigid Dump Trucks, Fork Lift Trucks and underground LHDs. The New generation of devices features a bright color dis-play with unparalleled comparison in the industry. Vis-ibility in front of the sunshine is assured. The VEI soft-ware interface makes it very easy to use. The wireless connection availability makes weighing data available anywhere in real time. With a worldwide trained net-work of companies, VEI assures a high level of service and technical backup. Its systems can be linked to third party dispatch systems with ready communication pro-tocols in place. The new technology allows to connect VEI On board Weighing to vehicle Can bus J1939 making possible one sole display for the payload monitoring activity and machine vital information and all data can be linked wirelessly to a remote location. The company with its On Board Weighing Solutions and Payload Monitoring is capable to stand on today’s needs of driving down

haulage costs by a range of itech devices capable to deliver the tonnage loaded or hauled, mounted on board your loader or haulage truck or excavator. Pay-load Monitoring is delivered by easy to use software applications linked to the On Board device wirelessly or by connecting the VEI Device with On Board Fleet Dispatching systems of any make.

The new vEI technology generation of Devices takes in great consideration in-cabin space, ergonomics, visibility, connectivity, easiness of use & less amount of componentry



Behind Every Great Work There Is an Mb Crusher Bucket

An all-Brazilian challenge for the Italian Company MB, leader in the earthmoving and construction industry: its products have been in use for several months at var-ious sites across the country. Thanks to a partnership with Grupo Monte Sinai Locação Ltda, MB's Crusher Buckets and Screening Buckets have used for the con-struction of the Arena Pernambuco stadium ahead of the 2014 Brazilian World Cup. It all began in 2009 with initial contact between the Group owners, Abinael Ma-noel and Enoque Manoel De Souza and MB Area Manag-er for Brazil, Carlotta Mettifogo. “We purchased the first BF90.3 in May 2011 – the De Souzas explained – and used it for recycling demolished material at the “Atlan-tico Sul” shipyard in the Port of Suape (Pernambuco). We then took the MB Crusher Bucket to the “Shopping Rio Mar” site to crush inert material from the demoli-tion of an old factory, and this material was subse-quently reused at the same site”. “We are really pleased with the purchase - the owners confirmed - so much that in January 2012 we bought another model from the range, the BF120.4, and then in March 2012, the Screening Bucket MBS-18, one of the company's new-est products”.Once again, MB Crusher Buckets and products have become important assets in worldwide events. Back in 2010, MB Crusher Buckets were used to build the Soc-cer City Stadium ahead of the South African World Cup. After South Africa came Brazil and its Arena Pernambu-

co, the construction of which was entrusted to the na-tional giant “Construtora Norberto Odebrecht”. It was Odebrecht to contact Grupo Monte Sinai for the hire of its MB Crusher Buckets. Significant investment in re-search has allowed the Vicenza-based company, world leader of its sector, to produce indispensable and cut-ting-edge buckets with unparalleled performance. It is precisely for this reason that MB products are chosen by companies from across the globe who are working on projects on an international scale. These projects confirm the enormous flexibility of MB Buckets, which have become ruler of this market in just a few years.These customers confirm the versatility of MB prod-ucts. “With the MB Crusher Bucket - Mr. De Souza of Bra-zil said - the great advantage has been that of saving on the cost of material: instead of buying it from third parties, we used material that came straight from the site, from the demolished construction or from the site ground itself. This has allowed us to make significant savings in terms of material, resources, our time and the time of the customer who commissioned the work. This show of “significant savings” has led to other com-missions at the same sites as well as conveying a sense of solid professionalism to our customers. It is worth mentioning that we use the MB Crusher Bucket for an average of 10 hours a day, 6 days a week. On top of all this, no special maintenance is required, keeping costs low compared to mobile or fixed crushers”.

MB products are being used for important constructions in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup



Wheel Excavators are mobile and Cat® models can be driven up to 37 km/h on public roads (when allowed) to help minimize the expense related to moving ma-chinery. Ideally suited to work in urban areas, Wheel Ex-cavators can also be used in remote areas where four-wheel drive will allow off-road travel. Caterpillar offers five different models ranging from 14 to 22 metric tons. Customers can choose different models and configura-tions to best suit their applications. A wide selection of options and work tools enhances performance and job site management. Cat Wheel Excavators have earned customers’ approval for their strong, reliable perfor-mance, versatility, fuel efficiency and low operating costs.Cat Wheel Excavators are often fitted with a hammer to work in demolition or to break up material in hard ground condition. Smartboom™ is a unique Caterpil-lar feature that reduces stress and vibrations transmit-ted to the machine during tasks such as rock scraping, hammer work and truck loading. In addition, it avoids blank shots or excessive force on the hammer and re-duces the risk of overloading the tool. Product Link is a factory installed option that allows remote monitoring of the machine, using a powerful telemetric system to

Different Models of Wheel Excavators

transmit needed information to the customer and the dealer via a secure, web-based application. Mapping functions include location and geo-fencing, which as-sist in servicing operations and in preventing unau-thorized machine use.

Caterpillar offers five different models ranging from 14 to 22 metric tons

The Herrenknecht Earth Pressure Balance Shield required just under twelve months to build the 2.413-meter tunnel

First Tunnel Tube Completed in Record FormatDuring the course of extending the A1 in Italy, a cur-rently busy section between Bologna and Florence is being extended to include a new alternative route. One

feature of this route is the Sparvo Tunnel under con-struction since August 2011 which represents a new re-cord in mechanized tunneling in terms of size as it has a boring diameter of 15.615 meters and comprises two parallel tubes 2.5 kilometers in length. The excavation task is regarded as the most demand-ing part of the overall project, not only on account of its sheer size but also because of the prevailing geologi-cal conditions. In order to achieve the requisite safety and speed during construction, the Italian client opted to use mechanized tunneling technology. To this aim, Toto Costruzioni Generali S.p.A. commissioned Her-renknecht AG with building a tunnel boring machine in 2010. With the aid of the 4,300-tonand 130-meter Herrenknecht Earth Pressure Balance Shield equipped with 12,000 Kilowatt drive power, Toto has now com-pleted the first tube. Toto reported to the media after the initial breakthrough: "A top advance rate of 22 me-ters per day has confirmed the superiority of mecha-nized tunneling when compared to conventional tech-nology." This process involved the removal of 4,215 cu-bic meters of soil – a major challenge for site manage-ment. Over the next few months, the Martina TBM will be turned around for the second tube which is spaced 20 meters away.

Hoists & CranesThe Land of Lifting Equipment...............................................................................P.22Al Faris Plans Expansion for its Saudi Rental Facility.......................................P.23Semi Wire Rope Crab..................................................................................................P.24New Boom Raise System for Manitowoc 16000 Crane..................................P.24

Marble & GranitePositive Balance for the Stone Industry..............................................................P.25The Strength of Stone with the Shapes of Parquet........................................P.26Competing with Perfection.....................................................................................P.26

Surveying & Leveling InstrumentsTaking GPR Surveying Technology to New Dimensions.........................................................................................................P.27Trimble’s Tools & Solutions to Connect Jobsite................................................P.29

WaterproofingTurning the Tide on Sea Water Corrosion...........................................................P.30Vaporproof and Waterproof with PMPC.............................................................P.32

Industry Spotlights

Photo Courtesy of Macleod Simmonds

INDuSTRy SPOTLIGHTS HOISTS & CRANES


يعتبر الشرق األوسط منطقة نامية تزخر بمشاريع اإلنشاء الضخمة المنّفذة وقيد التحضير خاصة في دولتي اإلمارات العربية المتحدة والمملكة العربية السعودية. وقد أّدت هذه المشاريع إلى توّفر والمقاولين والمستثمرين ذات الشأن في العالم والذين عّبروا عن اهتمامهم الواضح في قطاع اإلنشاء في المنطقة. وعليه، ستؤدي فرص استثمارية متعددة مما جذب إليها الكثير من المصّنعين هذه المشاريع إلى زيادة الطلب على آالت اإلنشاء ومعّداتها وخاصة على آالت الرفع والتحميل. وتبدو المملكة العربية السعودية الرابح األكبر من طفرة اإلنشاء هذه حيث سّجلت في السنوات

القليلة الماضية نموًا ملحوظًا في سوق معّدات الرفع لديها.

“Sudden growth has

created new demand for

lifting and handling

equipment”

Saudi Arabian market: A continuous growthThe Middle East region is filled with opportunity. Entre-preneurs and investors are interested in several major projects in the region that include the: USD 27 billion Saadiyat Island in the UAE; USD 11 billion Etihad Rail in the UAE; USD 91 billion 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qa-tar; USD 40 billion Sundair City Development in Saudi Arabia; and many more. This significant interest in the region’s construction development has propelled the demand on lifting and handling equipment especially in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian market has one of the most competitive and dynamic equipment sup-ply markets. Its lifting and handling equipment mar-ket experienced a 694 percent increase over the 2000-2011 review period, in accordance with the booming construction industry, according to a new report pub-lished by Euromonitor International. The surge in oil prices, in tandem with high population growth, has led to a multi-billion dollar building frenzy in Saudi Ara-bia. Sudden growth has created new demand for lift-ing and handling equipment. The largest proportion of spending went to purchases for investment purposes, which accounted for an 89 percent share of the mar-ket in 2011. Purchases by households were significantly lower, accounting for only 9 percent of total purchases. After the first half of 2011, total construction contracts for the first half amounted to USD22.4 billion. Due to the terrain on which the lifting equipment has to op-erate, rough terrain cranes are traditionally the tool of choice for construction companies in Saudi Arabia. Such cranes are much faster and more versatile on sand. However, other cranes are also in demand, with 50 ton to 80 ton machines across the board much sought af-ter. Moreover, further demand is expected from the new development of the King Abdullah Industrial City in Western Saudi Arabia.

China: The hub of lifting equipmentChina which is seeing a rapid development of its infra-structure construction has seen a rapid development of its crane market and led China to become a global crane market. The rapid development of the crane, is to

he Middle East is a developing region where various large-scale construction projects are yet to be developed especially in the UAE and in Saudi Arabia. The presence of these numerous investment opportunities has attracted several leading manufacturers, contractors and investors who express significant interest in the region’s construction sector. However, these projects will drive forward the demand

on the construction equipment and machinery and mainly the lifting and handling equipment. The Saudi Arabian market for lifting and handling equipment appears a clear winner of this construction boom where it registered a 694 percent increasesin its lifting equipment market.

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stimulate the prosperity of the lifting equipment mar-ket brought about the source of power to the devel-opment of lifting equipment. According to an analysis, in recent years, especially strong development in the energy industry in China, driven by continued healthy development of China's crane industry, but also led to a large number of great strength of the hoisting equip-ment construction enterprise. China lifting industry has emerged in the group with considerable scale and strong competitiveness of large-scale lifting equip-ment companies; these lifting equipment manufactur-ers, and overseas expansion with the crane market in China is also actively into foreign markets.

The Land of Lifting Equipment


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Courtesy of Liebherr

أخبار صناعية الرافعات ومعّدات الرفع


With Al Faris Equipment Rental’s fleet considered to be one of the largest fleets of mobile cranes in the Middle East, it continues to expand further, following the success in opening its first rental facility in Saudi Arabia last year. The company opened a new depot and workshop facility in Jubal initially equipping it with a fleet of 20 Liebherr mobile cranes transferred from Dubai plus 11 new models. Today, with a fleet of more than 60 Liebherr mobile cranes in Jubail, further orders have been placed for another 17 units, to be delivered throughout the remainder of 2012 and the first two months of 2013. The Saudi rental fleet currently includes 29 x 50 – 100 ton class; 18 x 100 – 160 ton class; 12 x 200 – 250 ton class; and 4 x 300 – 500 ton class Liebherr mobile cranes. The fleets Liebherr LTM 1095-5.1’s, a 5-axle model with a 58 meter boom offering the largest tele-scopic boom in its class, is proving to be the crane of choice for most erection applications. The 95 ton class crane features 15 ton ballast on each axle load of 12 ton and a total weight load of 60 ton for on-road trav-el. It offers a maximum lifting capacity of 95 ton at 3 meters plus a lattice jib of 10.5 meters – 26 meters.Al Faris was established in 1992 to provide craneage and transportation for the oil and gas industries throughout the UAE. Today it has one of the region’s largest fleet’s of mobile cranes with more than 360 units including All Terrain and Rough Terrain cranes. It has virtually standardized on Liebherr All Terrain cranes with almost 200 models in its fleet including a 1200 ton capacity crane, the Liebherr LTM11200-9.1.

Al Faris Plans Expansion for its Saudi Rental Facility

The MB Essential breaker range

An LTM 11200-9.1 and configured as T3yv2vEN provides a 155 t lifting capacity in a cement works application for Mecon in R.A.K

INDuSTRy SPOTLIGHTS HOISTS & CRANES


Manitowoc’s latest innovation to help customers get the most out of their investment is a Boom Raise

New Boom Raise System for Manitowoc 16000 CraneSystem (BRS) for the 400 ton Manitowoc 16000 Wind Attachment. The system is designed to raise longer Wind Attachment boom lengths that are needed to install nacelles on 100 m wind turbine towers without the aid of an assist crane. The Boom Raise System al-lows end users to lift up to 107 meters of Wind Attach-ment Boom plus 7.6 meters of Extended Upper Boom Point. Previously, customers were limited to 92 meters plus the Extended Upper Boom Point. The maximum capacity with 107 meters of boom plus 7.6 meters of EUBP at a 20 meters operating radius is 87.9 tons.The Boom Raise System utilizes a large hydraulic cyl-inder housed in a special 3 meter boom insert section that attaches to the boom butt. The boom raising cyl-inder works in conjunction with the boom hoist by ex-erting an upward force on the boom. This is achieved by extending the cylinder downward onto prepared ground/matting. Once the boom angle is 38 degrees, the boom hoist fully takes over. “The Boom Raise System provides the extra boost needed to raise the boom until the standard boom hoist system fully takes over,” said Jerry Maloney, global product director at Manitowoc Cranes. "Our goal in developing the boom raise system was to eliminate the need for investment in either a larger capacity crane or a second support crane to lift heavier booms on the job," he added. New Boom Raise System enhances versatility of Manitowoc 16000 crawler crane

The overhead crane is made with highly efficient squirrel cage hoist motors

The overhead crane from Cheng Day Machinery Works Co. is made with highly efficient squirrel cage hoist motors which especially designed for hoist are applied and comply with IEC specifica-tion with insulation F degree and start torque over 200 percent. The company adopts elec-tromagnetic disc type dual DC brake from Len-ze, the biggest supplier in Germany, as its best choice on DC brakes of the overhead crane. This fabulous element is to perform the brake torque over 250 percent with durable wear-resisting, long life, rapid reaction, low noise and conve-nient for maintenance.The gear box applies alloy steel as base materials of gears with hardness higher than HRC 50 de-gree and oil bath lubrication of gears for sustain-ing long lifespan of overhead crane. We use qual-ified high-strength steel drum and screw type up / down limit switch which applies principle of screw rotation to set up/ down limit and terminal limit to avoid crab damage for wrong direction. The anti-loose device of the overhead crane can prevent wire rope loose and out of grooves.

Semi Wire Rope Crab

الّرخام والغرانيت أخبار صناعية


سّجل قطاع الحجارة نمواً في العام 2011 بنسبة 4 في المئة في حجم إنتاج المقالع ونمواً بنسبة 2.2 في المئة في حجم الواردات والصادرات. وقد صدرت هذه األرقام في تقرير "صناعة الحجارة العالمية" الذي أعّده مّرة أخرى "كارلو مونتاني"، أحد أشهر خبراء هذا القطاع. وأضاف التقرير إلى أن هذه النتائج اإليجابية تعود بشكل أساسي إلى الدول األسيوية وعلى رأسها الصين التي

تشّكل حوالي ثلث إنتاج العالم و27 في المئة من نسبة التجارة. أما الدول المصنعة الرئيسية السبع فتندرج كالتالي: الصين والهند وإيران وتركيا والبرازيل وإيطاليا وإسبانيا.

“The seven major pro-ducers […]

cover 77 percent of

world quar-ry output”

Data collated in the Report indicated that output in 2011 came to around 240 million tons gross of off-cuts and processing waste for consumption equal to 1.265 billion equivalent square meters referred to the conventional thickness of 2 cm. This positive result, in global terms, was largely achieved thanks to Asian countries - with China in first place, with almost one-third of world production and over 27 percent of trade, as stated in the same report. The seven major produc-ers (in order: China, India, Iran, Turkey, Brazil, Italy and Spain) cover 77 percent of world quarry output, one point higher than the figure for 2010 and eight points for 2005, thereby confirming the historical trend to-wards progressive concentration, that also generally embraces processing and distribution stages.The most important role in the context of globalization was played once again by trade, involving a total of 49.5 million tons: taking into account unhewn and pro-cessed material on an equal basis, these volumes come to about 730 million square meters. The share for un-processed material grew further, confirming the trend towards a strategic modification that no longer focuses on finished products. The figures highlight another sig-nificant reality in the stone industry: an absolute ma-jority of world consumption - just under three-fifths - concerns materials quarried and often processed in countries other than the country of installation, added the report.As regards China, it should be added that export vol-umes, very largely comprising finished products, came to 13.5 million tons, with priority and substantially mo-nopoly positions in South Korea and Japan, as well as a strong presence in the United States and the European Union. In turn, the value of shipments from China post-ed a new record, with export turnover worth five billion dollars and growth of 22.2.Differential analysis by country confirms that dynam-ics in the stone industry are governed by extremely variable processes: while increases were achieved by China and to a lesser extent by other Asian producers, even Europe saw appreciable recoveries such as those involving trade for Greece, Spain and Portugal, where stone demonstrated a specific capacity to counteract

he global balance sheet for the stone industry in 2011 posted an increase of 4 percent by volume for quarry production and an increase of 2.2 percent in import-export volumes .These results are revealed in the XXIII World Stone Industry Report, developed once again by Carlo Montani - one of the foremost experts in the field - and which was premiered at Marmomacc 2012. T

the effects of still very difficult short-term economic prospects in these countries.The report added that among the leading stone indus-try countries, Italy once again performed poorly, clos-ing 2011 with a downturn in export quantities - net of by-products - equal to 2.6 percent; this decrease wors-ens to 9.4 percent in the four-year period. The phenom-enon has been contained thanks to unhewn material that now comprises 47.7 percent of total shipments abroad. Similarly, Italian imports fell back by 4 percent, confirming the major difficulties in the processing sec-tor and the added value crisis still very evident despite growth in world demand. The machinery and capi-tal goods sector performed better: Italian exports of marble and natural stone processing machinery came to roughly 830 thousand tons with annual turnover of around USD871 million, with respective increases of 21.1 percent and 10 percent.

Positive Balance for the Stone Industry

Rodrigue El-BalaaManaging Editor & Researcher

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INDuSTRy SPOTLIGHTS MARBLE & GRANITE


Precise, regular elements, expertly laid out in a me-ticulous interlocking game: this is the soul of Antolini’s Woodstone Collection, a line that turns symmetry and elegance into its strengths. Long strips can be matched up and put together in different combina-tions to recreate and reinvent feelings that have long been considered the exclusive prerogative of parquet. Not just simple plugs, but solutions that make natural stone the very best material for decorating environ-ments with style and sophistication. Stones from the Woodstone Collection are particularly suited for cover-ing flooring fitted with heating systems as they con-duct heat better than traditional materials. The strips can be easily combined with other types of coverings and are available in various finishes and multiple di-mensions: 12 cm wide, approximately 50 to 100 cm long, and with a 15/20 mm calibrated thickness.Antolini Luigi & C. is rooted in over 50 years of ex-perience. Constantly evolving, the company has al-ways supported new technology and development in natural stone processing – without forgetting the importance of quality. The Antolini family conducted its very first business back in 1920, in a small workshop in Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella. In 2010, the Carrara

Amgaad for marble & granite brings the finest quality of diverse varieties of marble, sandstone and granite ever created by nature of the land of the pharaohs.

The Strength of Stone with the Shapes of Parquet

Competing with Perfection

Stone Gallery opened its doors with a display of over 12,000 sq.m of natural stones from all over the world.

The company exports all products of marble and gran-ite tiles, slabs, blocks, in all dimensions and sizes. It al-ways looks forward to establishing a mutually benefi-cial relationship with all customers all over the world. Amgaad uses the latest technology to ensure the best quality packaging materials and export the best con-ditions. It is an extremely fast growing company. Being firm, strict and at the same time ambitious enabled it to gain an excellent reputation among its customers throughout the world. The company has everlasting ambitions of growing. Because of that, it has only one target in front of its eyes; that is satisfying its customer. Amgaad started from the zero point, and it plans to reach the ever ending top in its field. The company’s passion for building business and relationships has earned it the trust of its clients and its people. It also deals in handicrafts including that of marble and sand-stone. It has deployed a team of experienced profes-sionals to procure the best quality of stones from the quarry owners to enable it to give a high quality prod-uct to its customers worldwide. Amgaad mission is to provide its client with the most cost-effective solution to accomplish their stone projects and enhancements with some of the most beautiful, unique and rare stone materials available.

WOODSTONE COLLECTION marks the strength of stone with the shapes & lines of parquet

Golden cream, one of the stones offered by Amgaad

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“These GPR systems not only detect

buried services but also have to capacity to

detect voids, […] and con-

struction features”

ver since the explosion in development of Ground Probing Radar (GPR) systems in the 1990s the technology has become an increasingly integral part of the utility surveyor’s toolkit. By collecting measurements using a single or dual channel GPR system, then comparing detected targets to those found with other technologies, a reasonable picture of the subsurface can be created. To achieve the best

possible result, the interval between collected GPR measurements is decreased; however, the net effect of this is to increase the time required and subsequently the cost involved to complete a survey. The resulting data is still subject to an ‘Interpretation’ which is still heavily reliant on the surveyor’s knowledge of the site, the technology and its capabilities.

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The answer is to deploy multiple antennas simultane-ously in the form of an array which allows enough data to be collected to form an actual image of the sub-surface, rather than an interpretation of one. Several manufacturers realized this some years ago and began developing the GPR array technology based systems. Once the hardware reached a satisfactory level of evo-lution the focus then turned towards the software as given the huge volumes of data involved, this then be-came the bottleneck. The drive towards perfecting this approach became ever more focused as the industry began to require more accuracy and reliability in the survey information that was being procured.Having spent many years focusing on these issues, Ma-cleod Simmonds Ltd (MSL) of Portsmouth, UK, now of-fers a GPR consultancy that provides both a survey ser-vice and/or a software package that takes the output from multi-antenna surveys to a whole new dimension.

Survey CapabilityWith over a decade of experience in the GPR survey field, staff at MSL can provide survey capability for al-most any type of terrain, application or location that end users might require. For the more usual survey location i.e along an existing roadway or smooth sur-face terrain, MSL has its Carriageway System. Based on a multi-antenna set up from Italian GPR manufacturer IDS, the unit has 40 individual GPR channels operating at 200 Mhz and 600 Mhz (the higher the frequency the higher the resolution but to a shallower depth), which will provide a grid resolution of as little as 6 cm x 6 cm. The data is collected by traversing the array across the survey site at about 5 mph with the GPR system towed by a suitable vehicle. Up to 10,000 m2 of coverage per site shift can be achieved using this system. Similarly, but for more difficult terrain, MSL has its Rough Ground System. This unit can be pulled across

Taking GPR Surveying Technology to New Dimensions

The Rough Ground GPR system at work

INDuSTRy SPOTLIGHTS SuRvEyING & LEvELING INSTRuMENTS


“…the future potential

that is be-coming a re-ality with the use of multi-channel ar-

ray GPR sur-vey systems”

the survey site using either a quad bike or 4x4 vehicle.For narrower locations or where vehicle access is not possible MSL also has its Footpath and “Fill in” System. This unit has two operating modes. First the 200 Mhz system has 8 channels and provides a 12 cm GPR grid resolution. Second the 600 Mhz system has 24 chan-nels and a 4 cm GPR grid resolution. These GPR systems not only detect buried services but also have to capacity to detect voids, anomalies, struc-tures and construction features. They can also be uti-lized for archaeological as well as construction surveys.

Software Processing & OutputAccording to Craig Simmonds FCInstCES, MSL’s Senior GPR Consultant, what makes the service offered by MSL different from anyone else in the GPR market to-day is the unique hardware systems together with the software that has been developed in-house by the company to provide the various output options sought by modern engineers.Once data has been collected by the survey equip-ment, it is transferred into the software system. Sum-marizing what the software generates in simple terms, it generates a plan image of the survey site. This plan is multi-layered in that plans of the site at different depths can be seen from the surface to the maximum depth of penetration. Panning through these layers on screen highlights not only where utilities structures or other buried items lay within the substructure of the ground and along what route they run but also what depth range they cover. For installations such as large diameter pipes for instance this could be a significant factor depending on what construction operations etc will follow the survey operation.

A view of the futureWith digital imaging of surface structures becoming an increasing requirement amongst the construction fraternity, MSL is also looking at how a combination of both surface and subsurface structures and networks could be established and how the relationship be-tween them might be imaged for the use of construc-tion engineers of all fields not just the utility sector.By marrying high resolution multi-camera filming tech-niques with multi-laser scanning capability, the inten-tion is to create a view not just of the surface structures along a survey route but also to be able to highlight ‘terrain’ variations such as road humps or troughs or other anomalies. By completing a GPR multi-channel survey at the same time along the same route, data from both surveys can be combined to show how the surface and underground environments fit together

and how they interact. Output can again be exported for display purposes to Cad systems.Whilst this latter technique, known as ‘Mobile Map-ping’ or ‘Surface Based Lidar’ which takes its position-al data via Inertia GPS, is still in development, it just goes to show the future potential that is becoming a reality with the use of multi-channel array GPR survey systems.Commenting on this potential Craig Simmonds said: “It has taken many years to get to the point where our equipment and, in particular, our software has the ca-pacity to achieve the levels of output now offered. Yet we still view this as only part of the future potential for our systems. We are actively working towards a full BIM (Building Information Modeling) integration as part of our standard output options and continue to look at new output criteria according to our customers’ needs. Our main focus is to provide data that will make un-derstanding of what lies beneath our feet and the rela-tionship between the visible and hidden environments much easier to fully understand. .”

منذ اإلقبال الكثيف على تطوير أنظمة رادار االختراق األرضي في العام 1990، أصبحت التكنولوجيا جزءا ال يتجزأ من عّدة المّساح. يمكن من خالل جمع القياسات عبر استعمال نظام رادار االختراق األرضي ذات القناة الواحدة أو الثنائية تليها مقارنة األهداف المرصودة بتلك المرصودة بواسطة التكنولوجيات األخرى، تكوين صورة معقولة لباطن األرض. من أجل تحقيق أفضل نتيجة ممكنة، يتّم تخفيض الفترة الفاصلة بين قياسات رادار االختراق األرضي المجّمعة إال أّن الهدف األساسي من هذا التخفيض هو زيادة الوقت المطلوب وبالتالي التكلفة المترّتبة إلكمال عملية المسح. ال تزال البيانات

المتوّصل إليها بحاجة إلى دراسة أعمق ال تزال تعتمد بشكل كبير على معرفة المّساح بالموقع وبالتكنولوجيا وقدراتها.

MacLeod Simmonds LtdEmail: [email protected] Web: www.macleodsimmonds.com

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The total station set up used to pinpoint the array position during a survey run

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Trimble’s Tools & Solutions to Connect JobsiteTrimble’s portfolio of solutions transforms the way de-sign engineers, contractors, and job-site crews can tackle their grading and excavation jobs. What used to be done manually can be completed more efficiently and accu-rately with a mix of GPS / GNSS, construction lasers, total stations, wireless data communications, the Internet and application software. The portfolio covers: A state of the art portfolio of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers for construction site positioning and machine control applications. Used in rover and vehicle configura-tions, they can be scaled to suit the accuracy and bud-get requirements of each function on the project; An expanded portfolio of construction total stations which deliver unmatched performance for construction jobsite applications. From initial site measurements to finished grading, Trimble total stations allow the contractor to take control of site measurement, stakeout, and machine control requirements. Trimble SCS900 Site Controller Software provides an easy-to-use graphical interface that enables surveyors, grade checkers and foremen to do their jobs faster and more efficiently.

Trimble® SPS985 GNSS Smart Antenna for performing high accuracy construction site measurements

INDuSTRy SPOTLIGHTS WATERPROOFING


“… waterproof-ing mem-

branes have fast become

a vital specifi-cation choice at major con-

struction proj-ects”

n concrete construction it‘s crucial to get things right from the bottom up ,never more so than when protecting buildings from the corrosive effects of sea water .Although a durable and robust building material ,concrete can still be severely compromised when attacked by sulphates and chlorides .And with an estimated 75 percent of building failures worldwide attributed to water ingress ,Grace

Construction Products believes the solution is simple – eliminate water to eliminate the problem. With sea water making up 70 percent of the earth’s surface, structures will always need to be built near to the coast or more recently in direct contact with sea water. As a result, proven high performance waterproofing membranes have fast become a vital specification choice at major construction projects worldwide. Without them, concrete remains vulnerable to the four root causes of structural deterioration – groundwater, climate, sulphates and chlorides.

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Causes of deterioration Concrete which is directly or indirectly exposed to sea water will deteriorate due to combined contamination from groundwater and aggressive climatic conditions, as well as sulphate attack and chloride induced corro-sion. A complex cocktail of chemicals and sea water in-creases concrete’s permeability to make it more suscep-tible to further attack whilst also reducing its protection from the additional sources of deterioration.Following an initial stage of deterioration, the compro-mised concrete will then provide further paths of con-tamination – in the form of cracks and fractures. No mat-ter how small these penetrations, contaminant ingress will be further accelerated to jeopardize the concrete’s integrity and dramatically reduce its service life.Rebar corrosion is also an extremely common form of deterioration in reinforced concrete structures, with chloride ingress the most frequent cause. As chloride builds up on the concrete surface, through airborne salts or below-ground chlorides and sulphates, it penetrates by diffusion. In hotter countries, this process is even quicker as every +10°C doubles the rate of diffusion.

Although the key requirement in basement waterproof-ing is simply to keep water out, this can cause subse-quent problems if sea water is a factor. With a dry inter-nal environment and an external environment that re-mains wet, capillary action increases the risk of sulphate attack. Due to groundwater sulphates refreshing the reactionary process, concrete composition and micro-structure changes cause extensive cracking, expansion and loss of bond between the cement paste and aggre-gate, leading to an overall loss of concrete strength.Although continuous developments and innovations in concrete production have created an improved re-sistance to sea water, without a membrane solution the concrete will never be immune from its harmful ef-fects. Concrete can only be fully protected if water in-filtration is prevented entirely – with the waterproofing membrane providing a physical barrier to sea water corrosion before it can begin.

Prevention and cureA high performance HDPE waterproofing membrane will improve concrete’s long term structural perfor-

Turning the Tide on

Sea Water Corrosion

Grace Construction Products at Aspire Dome Stadium Doha

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“The ideal waterproof-ing solution stops water penetration and guards against any

future failure”

mance and durability by providing constant protec-tion from sulphate, chloride and water ingress. The ideal waterproofing solution stops water penetra-tion and guards against any future failure. Get the specification right first time and water ingress can be prevented with one relatively simple application.For over half a century, Grace Construction Products has provided solutions to many of the most challeng-ing waterproofing projects. Designed with synthetic adhesive layers combined with a robust HDPE film, Grace’s Preprufe® waterproofing system provides a permanent physical barrier to protect the concrete from the salt and sulphates found in the sea, ground and coastal environment. Unlike other waterproof-ing solutions, Preprufe® ensures the structure re-mains unaffected by salt and sulphate attack even if concentration levels change. Preprufe® also elimi-nates the issue of water migration – water tracking between the membrane and structure – a problem well recognized by industry experts. Once a conven-tional membrane is breached the whole structure is vulnerable, so when a leak becomes visible it is often a considerable distance from the actual source. This makes leak remediation haphazard and expensive, and the concrete will have been exposed to salt wa-ter for some time before the leak is seen and repaired and lasting damage may already have been done. Conventional membranes are often sealed to the wrong surface such as mud slabs or blinding, lead-ing to water migration as a result of membrane dis-continuity. Grace’s patented Advanced Bond Tech-nology™ enables concrete to aggressively adhere to Preprufe®, forming a unique, continuous and in-timate seal which prevents any water migration and substantially reduces the risk of leaks. No other sys-tem on the market protects a substructure from the harmful effects of water, vapor and gas more effec-tively than Preprufe®. It can be applied on wet con-crete and is immediately trafficable after installation without protective layers, which makes for fast and easy application. In fact, when compared to tradi-tional loose-laid PVC systems, Preprufe® is more than five times quicker – with approximately 500m2 laid in one day compared to 60-100m2 of PVC over the same time period.

Exhibitions in waterproofingIn the Middle East, the climate and corrosive salt en-vironment presented a series of project challenges during construction of the Museum of Islamic Art. Constructed on reclaimed land just 60 meters from Qatar’s Doha Corniche and with foundations resting below the water table, highly aggressive chloride and sulphate conditions would have quickly deterio-rated the concrete and significantly reduced its life cycle. Grace's Preprufe® 300R waterproofing mem-brane was applied below the slab to prevent water

INDuSTRy SPOTLIGHTS WATERPROOFING


W. R. MEADOWS, a well-known in the construction product industry for more than 85 years, offers PRE-MOULDED MEMBRANE® VAPOR SEAL with PLASMAT-IC® CORE (PMPC) to stop both liquid and vapor mois-ture migration in footings, concrete floor slabs, and structural slabs. PMPC is a patented (#US 7,179,761) seven-ply, weather-coated, permanently bonded, semi-flexible vaporproofing/waterproofing mem-brane. Easy-to-install and economical, PMPC is a true vaporproofing and waterproofing system ideal for horizontal applications. Offering the lowest perm rating in the industry of less than 0.002 perms, its unique features include a built-in protection course, which resists jobsite puncturing and the abrasive action of concrete placement. “PMPC is the ultimate when a true vapor seal is required,” said Matthew Price, President of W. R. MEADOWS. “Its plasmatic core adds flexibility, greater tensile strength and excellent handling characteristics providing un-equalled vapor barrier properties.” Helping to prevent warping and buckling caused by moisture migration, PMPC is especially useful under slabs overlaid with wood, tile, epoxy and urethane coatings, carpeting, and resilient or seamless flooring systems. In addition, PMPC contributes to LEED credits including Indoor En-

Vaporproof and Waterproof with PMPC

vironmental Quality and Materials and Resources.W. R. MEADOWS, INC. designs, manufactures and mar-kets high quality products and systems for today's construction professionals. It has multiple branch loca-tions throughout North America, and its products are available in overseas markets as well. Products are sold through its authorized distribution network.

PMPC, the solution for vaporproof & waterproof

عند يتعّلق األمر باألبنية األسمنتية، من الضروري القيام باألمور بشكل صحيح من البداية فكيف الحال إذا ما تعّلق األمر بحماية المباني من آثار التآكل من مياه البحر. وبالرغم من كون األسمنت مادة بناء Grace Construction دائمة وقوية، ال تزال صالبته موضع تساؤل عند التقائه مع الكبريتات والكلوريدات. وإذ ُتقّدر حاالت فشل المباني حول العالم بـ75 في المئة نتيجة لتسّرب المياه، تثقProducts بأن الحّل بسيط أال وهو إزالة المياه للقضاء المشكلة. تشّكل مياه البحر 70 في المئة من سطح األرض، لذا ستبقى الهياكل بحاجة دائمة ألن ُتبنى بالقرب من الساحل أو على اتصال مباشر بمياه البحر كما هو الحال في اآلونة األخيرة. ونتيجة لذلك، أصبحت أغشية تصميد المياه ذات الفعالية العالية المثبتة بسرعة كبيرة من المواصفات األساسية في مشاريع اإلنشاء الكبرى حول

العالم. ويبقى األسمنت من دون هذه األغشية عرضة لألسباب الجذرية األربع للتدهور الهيكلي : المياه الجوفية والمناخ والكبريتات والكلوريدات.

Grace Construction ProductsEmail: [email protected]: www.graceconstruction.com www.cfa-group.com

Source: migration around the substructure. In addition, Grace's Bituthene® 8000 HC waterproofing membrane was chosen to protect the substructure walls from the harsh ground environment, whilst Bituthene® Liquid Mem-

Grace Construction Products has supplied its Preprufe® waterproofing membrane to Morocco Mall

brane and Servipak® protection boards completed the waterproofing package.As concrete corrosion and diffusion rates increase at higher temperatures, the Preprufe® waterproofing membrane has played a crucial role protecting struc-tures in some of the world’s most aggressive climates. At Africa’s largest shopping center – the USD242.7 mil-lion Morocco Mall on Casablanca’s world-famous wa-terfront – the membrane demonstrated its abilities to provide water tightness whilst showing no effects from ground contaminants. Occupying a 10 hectare site just 20 meters from the Atlantic Ocean, the Morocco Mall required a comprehensive waterproofing system which would protect the concrete slab from water penetra-tion, provide protection from salt and sulphates in the ground and preserve the lifespan of the structure.

“... the Morocco Mall required

a comprehen-sive water-

proofing system”

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GermanySolar Power Can Now Be Stored.............................................................................P.35500-Millionth Cartridge of Adhesives & Sealants.............................................P.39Jaw Crusher PULVERISETTE 1 premium line.......................................................P.39Biogas Processing Plant in Continuous Operation..........................................P.40Sideflex: Advanced Asset Protection....................................................................P.40

uSAUS Hardwoods Exports to MENA Region Top USD43.22 Million.................................................................................................P.48Improved Efficiency with Terex RS446D Reclaimer/Stabilizer.....................P.50SENER Contributes to the Master Plan of LA Union Station.........................P.50Hypertherm’s New Metal Cutting Systems.........................................................P.51

SwitzerlandAt High Speed through the Heart of Europe......................................................P.41Strong Dry Ice Production with Compact Design............................................P.44HOPPE Window Handles Offer Additional Security.........................................P.44A Well-Known in the Reinforcement Field..........................................................P.45

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35Photo Courtesy of Hyperthermعامل اإلنشاءات العربي تشرين األول )أكتوبر( 2012 / جمّلد 30 - عدد 10

nergy storage facilities are indispensable for a turnaround in energy production, as they add predictability to the fluctuations of eco-power. The German government has therefore started to sponsor the development and launch of storage technologies. To set up manu-facturing facilities, it is helpful to use the expertise of solar equipment manufacturers.E

“… the German

government launched

a gas store offensive with the

emphasis on four major

spheres”

Any conversion to renewables is hard work. The primary requirement of eco-power is new networks, but it also needs gas stores which can cushion fluctuations in the production of solar and wind power. In Stuttgart the world’s first methane storage system will soon be con-nected to the network, based on electric power that gen-erates storable methane. The project is run by a company called Solarfuel together with the Centre for Solar En-ergy and Hydrogen Research in Baden-Württemberg (ZSW). With 250 kilowatts of power, the system will gen-erate 300 cubic meters per day. The gas is to be fed into the existing gas grid which supplies heating facilities, power plants and petrol stations. “This technology can be an important module in our future energy supply, as it allows the development of enormous storage capaci-ties,” says ZSW project engineer Andreas Brinner. German gas pipes and subterranean caverns can hold a gas vol-ume with an energy content of 200 terawatt hours. This is roughly one third of Germany’s total energy consump-tion per year.Without long-term gas stores it will be difficult to make the most of renewable sources in the future: Both solar and wind energies depend on the weather, on the sea-sons and on the time of day. The bigger its share in the electric power output, the greater the fluctuations of the

available electricity. Gas stores can accommodate the surplus and make it available again when there is a need.However, so-called power-to-gas facilities are only one option of storing eco-power. In July, the German govern-ment launched a gas store offensive with the emphasis on four major spheres. Over the next few years 60 proj-ects will receive state sponsorship in the areas of wind-hydro systems – which includes power-to-gas facilities – as well as batteries in distribution grids, energy system analysis and thermal gas stores. How much money will be available has not been decided yet. The German Min-istry of the Environment says that the approval proce-dure for the project is still in progress.

Eco-power to gasHowever, the gas storage offensive has been defined very clearly. One major focus is on electrolysis research. If, say, a solar park generates too much electricity, then the surplus can be redirected into electrolyzers where the electric power splits water into oxygen and hydro-gen. The latter can be used directly as fuel for hybrid or fuel cell vehicles or, as in Stuttgart, it can be synthesized into methane with carbon dioxide. Methane can then be stored very conveniently in the existing gas grid.Within the next two or three years Solarfuel will be mar-

Solar Power Can Now Be Stored

Too much solar power? Solar power necessarily involves fluctuations. Batteries are therefore required to make it predictable

Courtesy of SMA

www.acwmag.com

During the course of extending the A1 in Italy, a currently busy section between Bologna and Florence is being extended to include a new alternative route. One feature of this route is the Sparvo Tunnel under con-struction since August 2011 which represents a new record in mechanized tunneling in terms of size as it has a boring diameter of 15.615 meters and comprises two parallel tubes 2.5 kilometers in length. […] With the aid of the 4,300-ton and 130-meter Herrenknecht Earth Pressure Balance Shield equipped with 12,000 Kilowatt drive power, Toto has now completed the first tube.

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“… lithium-ion batteries

[…] can store a large

amount of energy within

a small amount of

volume”

تعتبر مرافق تخزين الطاقة من األمور األساسية في أسلوب التحّول في إنتاج الطاقة كونها تسمح بتجّنب تقلّبات الطاقة األيكولوجية. ووفقاً آلخر التقارير سيكون من الصعب االستفادة بشكل كامل من موارد الطاقة المتجددة من دون توّفر مخازن الغاز الطويلة األمد إذ أّن الطاقتين الشمسية والريحية تعتمدان على الطقس والفصول وأوقات النهار. ستمّكن مخازن الغاز من استيعاب الفائض وجعله متوّفراً عند الحاجة إليه. لذا، ستقوم الحكومة األلمانية في السنوات القليلة القادمة برعاية 60 مشروعاً في مجاالت األنظمة الريحية المائية بما فيها مرافق تحويل الطاقة إلى الغاز والبطاريات في شبكات التوزيع وتحليل أنظمة الطاقة ومخازن الغاز الحراري. لم ُيّتفق بعد على قيمة األموال التي ستستثمر لكّن إجراءات الموافقة على المشروع تجري على قدم وساق. كّل ذلك، من دون أن ننسى أهمية االستعانة بخبرة مصّنعي

معّدات الطاقة الشمسية من أجل إنشاء مرافق التصنيع.

Sebastian PflüggeMesse DüsseldorfE-mail: [email protected] Web: www.messe-duesseldorf.de

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keting such systems as small units with an output of 10 to 20 megawatts. “They can be used locally near solar and wind turbine locations,” says Solarfuel engineer Stefan Rieke. At the same time the relevant system components are continually being improved by the industry. Siemens, for instance, is currently developing innovative electro-lyzers which are said to harmonize particularly well with renewable energies. They center around a special mem-brane with permeability for minute particles – the kind of membrane that is also used in fuel cell technology. “Conventional electrolyzers take minutes to respond to changes in the electric power supply, while a membrane model does so within milliseconds,” says Manfred Waid-haus, an engineer in Siemens’ Water Electrolytes Division. Two pilot plants are due to be commissioned this year. In 2015, Siemens wants to market two-megawatt systems and in 2020 it may well be able to deliver 250-megawatt systems. Eventually, the biggest units should transform the power of 100 large solar and wind power parks into hydrogen.However, to achieve a turnaround in energy production, large long-term gas stores by themselves are not enough. To ease the burden on local grids, it is equally important to have smaller gas stores, so that more eco-power can be used directly at the place of production. Eisenhuth, a company which specializes in fuel cells, and the Techni-cal University of Clausthal have therefore developed new materials for so-called redox flow batteries. It is a battery that transforms electrical into chemical energy and then stores it in tanks. “Its major benefit is its energy density which is similar to the density in a proven lead battery, al-though it lasts 10 times longer,” says Christopher Hebling, Head of Energy Technology at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE).

The rise of lithium-ion batteriesOne alternative to lead and redox-flow batteries is to use lithium-ion batteries. They can store a large amount of energy within a small amount of volume, while also hav-ing a cycle stability that enables them to last for up to 20 years. Some solar companies are therefore already com-bining these small power bundles with their modules, so that solar operators can have a higher level of in-house consumption. This is making in-house consumption in-creasingly lucrative. Lithium-ion batteries for domestic use are still quite ex-pensive and would therefore nullify any savings that might be made. According to ISE researcher Hebling, a stored kilowatt hour of solar power currently costs about 40 cents. Half of this goes into storage. Nevertheless, He-bling is confident that, thanks to technical progress and

Battery for the basement: Lithium-ion batteries can store surplus solar power & in-crease in-house consumption in domestic use

an increase in production, the cost of storage can be halved, to 10 cents, over the next three to four years. The hope that there will soon be a breakthrough for lith-ium-ion batteries is not unfounded, as a number of well-known battery manufacturers are currently planning to work on the development of solar power technology and to launch suitable mass products. It is also an opportu-nity for solar equipment manufacturers to apply their ex-pertise in making cells and modules for the production of batteries. “At the moment only small batteries are made for use in portable electronic devices, i.e. mobile phones and laptops. However, high-performance applications – such as energy storage facilities – would require large batteries. This is opening up an almost totally new terri-tory for newcomers,” says Thilo Brodtmann, manager of the vDMA division Robotics & Automation. In particu-lar, he believes that there is still a lot of work to do in the automation of battery plants.

Courtesy of Solar Promotion

أملانيا تقارير البلدان واملناطق


It is a milestone that employees at WACKER’s plant in Nünchritz, Germany, are especially proud of: the Munich-based chemical group has produced half a billion cartridges of adhesives and sealants at the site since production startup in 1998. The chemical plant in Nünchritz has a long tradition. “It was here that silicone chemis-try came of age,” says Uwe Scheim, head of seal-ants research & development in Nünchritz. “After the Müller-Rochow synthesis was developed, the inventor Richard Müller, who was born in nearby Dresden, went on to scale up production of sili-cones from laboratory to industrial quantities.” The Nünchritz plant is one of the first fully inte-grated silicone sealants sites in the world. Here, adhesives and sealants are made from start to finish, from grinding the metallurgical-grade silicon through to packaging, and, if requested, delivery in labeled cartridges. In addition to stan-dard sealants, the product portfolio includes spe-cial fire-resistant and food-contact grades as well as silicone hybrids based on innovative and user-friendly alpha-silane technology. Besides Nün-chritz, WACKER also manufactures silicone adhe-sives and sealants in China and South Korea.

500-Millionth Cartridge of Adhesives & Sealants

Jaw Crusher PULVERISETTE 1 premium line The most powerful FRITSCH Jaw Crusher ever: up to 3 kW drive power ensure an exceptionally high throughput during pre-crushing of hard and very hard brittle materials. The crushing jaws are completely retractable resp. removable for easy cleaning. And the integrated dust exhaust channels provide optimal working conditions.Overview of the premium features: Extra powerful with up to 3 kW drive power; Extremely robust for tough-est loads; Easy zero-point and gap width adjustment via double eccen-tric; Well-conceived Clean Design for easiest cleaning – with integrated dust exhaust channels and remov-able fixed and completely retract-able movable crushing jaw; Optimal sound insulation due to foam-filled side wallsAbsolutely simple and reproducible

to operate: The gap width adjust-ment in millimetres can be easily ad-justed with a single motion.

Tamás Juhász, an employee in the WACKER Nünchritz plant, proudly shows off the 500-millionth cartridge of silicone sealant

For premium results & absolute reliability: premium line

COuNTRy / REGIONAL REPORTS GERMANy


Sideflex: Advanced Asset Protection

Biogas Processing Plant in Continuous OperationFor four years, biogas has been produced from maize, grass, and whole plant silage at the Laupheim site, about 30 km south of Ulm, Germany. The raw biogas

is processed by Erdgas Südwest GmbH and made available to end customers in the form of biomethane over the own natural gas grid. In 2008, the first biogas processing plant was commissioned at the site. To re-spond to the growing demand for biomethane, the operator decided to expand the production capacity. In view of the practical experience from the operation and the knowledge of the advantages of dry pressure swing adsorption, the operator opted for a biometh-ane system of ETW Energietechnik. One of the main reasons for this decision: The specialists from Moers, Germany, had the best solution for the challenge of in-tegrating the new technology in the existing array.For the first time, the plant in Laupheim generates bio-methane with the PSA process control developed by ETW, which differs significantly from the established systems in Germany. The result is an extraordinarily high methane content in the product gas with mini-mal methane losses and rock-bottom power con-sumption. Thus, 98 percent of the supplied methane can be delivered to the natural gas grid. The methane loss of 2 percent is returned to the biological process of the biogas plant via an after-burning unit in the form of useful heat. ETW is pleased with the successful product launch of its processing technology

Some 70 years ago, responding to the needs of the newly-arrived, pneumatic-tired mining loaders , RuD-Erlau devised and developed the tire protection chain (TPC) going on to hold over 65 percent of the world market for tire protection and traction chains in min-eral winning, forestry, scrap and demolition, steel mak-ing and other heavy-side industries. Due to feedback from their TPC engineers, RUD-Erlau was well-aware of the vulnerability of dump truck tires and asked their R&D team to tackle the problem.The first instinct was to create a device based on steel-alloy elements. However, success only came when the team turned its attention to materials used in other industries and developed ‘Sideflex’ – a truly innovative addition to their range of asset protection products. A sturdy set of replacement wheel nuts and exten-sions support a simple steel ring to which is attached a fanned array of over-lapping platelets. These platelets shield the entire sidewall of the truck tire deflecting rock fragments harmlessly away. While the mounting components are made of steel, the all-important ‘Sideflex’ shield is manufactured from a sophisticated engineering polymer which has found many applications in the automotive and other industries. This robust material, which is used to pro-tect automobiles, has a unique memory capability that

enables the platelets to flex and deform upon impact and then return to their original shape without any loss of integrity.

ERLAu’s Sideflex protects the tire sidewall from piercing

تقارير البلدان واملناطق سويسرا


Biogas Processing Plant in Continuous Operation

“… the Got-thard base tunnel […] will be the

longest rail tunnel in the

world”

onstruction of the NEAT (German acronym for New Rail Alpine Crossing) project represents a further step in regard to Switzer-land’s integration in the growing European high-speed network. The core is the Gotthard base tunnel, which at 57 km will be the longest rail tunnel in the world. It will comprise two single-track tunnel tubes. Construction is simultaneously in progress

on five partial sections of different lengths, so as to optimize the construction time and costs. The costs for this gargantuan project are estimated to be around USD8.4 billion. The construction time will total 20 years. The historic breakthrough of the tunnel occurred on 15th October 2010 and the grand opening is planned for 2016.

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A coordinated workflow is necessary The heading is created with a tunnel boring machine or traditionally, with drilling and blasting. Afterwards, an external safeguarding shell is applied with shotcrete. This must fulfill the highest requirements for rough-ness and flatness. The drainage layer is applied onto the shotcrete. It is fastened onto the concrete with set-ting bolts. The exact spacing of the fastening points was determined in tests. Discs backed with Velcro are fastened during the same work stage. These will later support the plastic sealing sheeting which is laminated with special felt.

The «worm» has got what it takes The plastic sealing sheets are welded by a giant, 2 x 250 meter long monster, the so-called “worm”. It works around 24 meters a day through the tunnel. Running through its lower part are the supply lines for electric-ity, water and fresh air for the tunnel boring machine which is situated further ahead. The entire construc-tion site traffic including excavated material and per-

sonnel also runs on rails below it. The “worm” is also the location for testing the roughness and flatness of the shotcrete, applying the drainage layer and fastening the Velcro-backed discs. Afterwards, the plastic sealing sheets are unrolled with a special device and pressed onto the Velcro-backed discs. Overhead welding made easy The overlaps of the sheets are then welded tightly and permanently using the TWINNY S welding machines from Leister. This compact combination wedge device has proven its merits once more. Even overhead weld-ing is possible as a result: the TWINNY S presses the two sheets together and thus rises easily and safely during welding. The welding progresses almost by itself. If re-quired, the welding direction can be corrected simply and without interruption. The contact pressure, weld-ing speed and temperature can be adapted to the rele-vant requirements. Despite its small dimensions, weld-ing speeds of up to 2 meters/minute are possible with the TWINNY S, depending on the contact pressure. This

Finished tunnel seal. The individual sheets are welded in parallel

At High Speed through The Heart of Europe

COuNTRy / REGIONAL REPORTS SWITZERLAND


“… the seal-ing system must con-

tinue to fulfill its purpose

in 100 years’ time”

is a crucial advantage when you consider the size of this project. The tightness is the most important criteri-on when evaluating the weld quality. To guarantee the greatest possible safety here, a test channel is installed for each overlap weld. This is realized with the pressure roller on the TWINNY S which was specially designed for this purpose. Working in a confined space The structural sealing acts as a shield protecting against penetration by mountain water. Drainage pipes col-lect the diverted moisture on both sides. This is held in the large, central collecting pipe and routed to the tunnel exits. Waterstop profiles set in concrete on both sides in the kicker area (concrete base) complete the “rain shield”. The rain shield seal is joined to the back of the waterstop here. This fiddly work in a very confined space and on hard substrate is performed with the lightweight and practical semiautomatic welding ma-chine TRIAC DRIVE PID from Leister. Where necessary, a protection rail is mounted afterwards and finally rein-forcement installed. As a final step, the concrete inner shell of the tunnel is installed. 1000 km weld seams The plastic sealing sheets are produced in the Sika plant in Düdingen (Switzerland) with a width of 2.20 meters. Two overlapping sheets are prefabricated here. As a result, a circumferential weld seam of 24 running meters is only necessary approx. every 4.30 meters for processing in the tunnel. This includes the two-sid-ed weld seams on the base seal and the weld seams for the countless cross connections of the two tunnel tubes. In total, this corresponds to a weld seam length of around 1000 kilometers for the entire, 57 kilometer long Gotthard tunnel! The sheet fabrication, cutting-to length and delivery of the plastic sealing sheets are each adapted to the construction section. quality is crucial On account of the permanent shift operation and the special parameters, a high level of dust, heat and air hu-midity arises in the tunnel. Only the best quality of ma-terial, processing and machine enables fault-free and hence efficient work. With a planned service life of over 100 years, there are different requirements in play than those typical of standard structures. All products used for the sealing system therefore had to prove their suit-ability for this extraordinary project during long tests. The selection of the materials was also accompanied by regular monitoring. This thereby ensures that the qual-ity and processing remain within a defined tolerance

range. The specialists at the accredited test institute, Tecnotest AG in Rüschlikon, Switzerland are relied on for this process. Control inspections concerning the drainage and sealing are conducted in the laboratory. Regular peel tests to check the weld quality are carried out directly in the tunnel using the EXAMO test device from Leister. The plastic sealing sheets and the drain-age layer undergo further tests in the laboratory in or-der to test the various material properties. Long-term project The flat rail route opens up new dimensions in passen-ger and goods transportation. Economic centers on both sides of the Alps will be brought closer togeth-er. The railway will become a modern and powerful instrument of transportation on the North-South axis thanks to “AlpTransit”. It will be able to provide greater transport capacity with shorter travelling times. Fur-thermore, it will guarantee an environmentally-friend-ly, sustainable solution for issues of mobility and the continually growing volume of traffic. The quality of this construction of the century is therefore extremely important. Not only is the processing and the material crucial, but also the machinery used. Leister shares the responsibility for this thanks to the use of its welding machines and manual welding devices. After all, the sealing system must continue to fulfill its purpose in 100 years’ time!

يعتبر شّق نفق للسكة الحديدية في جبل غوتهارد مفخرة للعمل الهندسي وعليه فقد استعادت سويسرا بفضل بناء »نفق غوتهارد الجديد« رقمها القياسي العالمي في احتوائها ألطول نفق في العالم )57 كيلومترا(. ويختصر النفق مدة السفر بالقطار بين زيورخ حتى ميالنو إلى ساعتين ونصف فقط بداًل من أربعة ساعات كاملة. وقد استخرجت أثناء حفره ماليين األطنان من الصخور لتجنيب البالد وعدداً من البلدان األوروبية التعّدي على البيئة عبر الكسارات. وسيتّم استخدام هذه الصخور لسّد حاجات البناء وتعبيد الطرق وترميم الجبال. وقد واجهت مراحل إنجاز هذا المشروع الكثير من التحّديات

الجيولوجية نذكر منها ضغط الصخور وارتفاع درجات الحرارة وإزاحة ماليين األطنان من الصخور وإخراجها ، إلخ.

Leister Process TechnologiesE-mail: [email protected]: www.leister.com

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The TWINNy S can be easily guided, even in the case of vertical weld seams

COuNTRy / REGIONAL REPORTS SWITZERLAND


Window handles with Secustik® technology, for ex-ample, offer good basic protection. They impede un-authorized tampering with the window fitting from outside by an integrated jamming mechanism. The mechanism is patented and has proven to be reliable in over a million applications. Secustik® window han-dles meet the requirements of AhS RAL-RG607/13. The lockable Secu100® window handle is available for situ-ations where there is a greater need for protection. HOPPE window handles with Secu100® meet the re-quirements of the European standard DIN EN 1627-1630 and can therefore be sold throughout the Euro-pean Union. They meet standard DIN 18104-1 for bur-glar-resistant retrofitted products and thereby offer additional sales opportunities in the renovation area. When used with the appropriate window, they comply with all resistance classes RC1-6.But HOPPE also offers further methods of window protection. For example, TBT window handles (tilt be-fore turn), which are being increasingly used in public buildings and facilities. They impede unauthorized opening of the window from the inside and are avail-able in a number of different designs. Or the window handles with double function (DF). The double func-tion developed by HOPPE combines the advantages

Dry ice (solid CO2 with a temperature of approx. -79°C) is used for various industrial purposes: On the one side dry ice is an ideal cooling media and is used for vari-ous cooling purposes like transport cooling and cater-ing. Another application is dry ice blasting – a cleaning method for all kind of surfaces. This innovative clean-ing method has the advantage of not damaging the surfaces, being dry and environmentally friendly and causing no secondary waste. ASCO, as a provider of complete CO2 and dry ice solutions, has several dry ice production units with production capacities from 25 to 700 kg per hour in its product range. Now ASCO launches the new dry ice pelletizer A240P. This pellet-izer is a compact and powerful machine for the pro-duction of high quality dry ice pellets in three different sizes (3 mm, 10 mm, 16 mm). With a production capac-ity of 240 kg/h it meets the demand for a higher dry ice need plus quality and flexibility in the daily work-ing process. Thanks to PLC SIEMENS-S7-1200 the pelletizer adapts itself to the local CO2 conditions, providing a constant production of 240 kg/hr, independent of pressure and temperature in the range of 15-20 bar. A 5.7’’ touch screen provides very user-friendly information and

HOPPE Window Handles Offer Additional Security

Strong Dry Ice Production with Compact Design

of a lockable window handle with those of a win-dow handle with push button. SecuSignal® window handles transmit information about the position of the window without cables or batteries to the central receiver.

easy maintenance and service planning. Integrated production control system, high process reliability, minimum floor space for high production perfor-mance and attractive price-performance ratio are oth-er key features of this new dry ice machine.

Powerful yet compact: ASCO Dry Ice Pelletizer A240P with a production capacity of 240 kg per hour

Window handle with Secu100® + Secustik®-technology

تقارير البلدان واملناطق سويسرا


BAMTEC is a particularly cost effective procedure for planning, manufacture and installation of surface re-inforcement for reinforced concrete slabs, floors and walls. The company is the alternative to conventional reinforcement. The extraordinary cost-efficiency re-sults from continuous use of electronic data in the planning and the production process. Maximum mate-rial efficiency and resource optimization in every work step are further positive effects. Instead of normal reinforcement, the steel comes in rolled BAMTEC ele-ments. These contain exclusively uni-axially installed round steel bars which are combined into an assembly unit using transverse steel bands.The benefits that clients can earn while using BAM-TEC products are: First, reinforcement steel savings of up to 40 percent due to selectable bar diameter, bar distance and bar length. Cost savings are proven to be 25 percent compared to mesh reinforcement and 15 percent compared to round steel reinforcement. Second, a shorter body shell building time. The laying time of the reinforcing steel can thus be reduced by a

HOPPE Window Handles Offer Additional Security

A Well-Known in the Reinforcement Field

75 percent. Average installation time for BAMTEC steel is 2 tons/man/hour. Third, iindustrial prefabrication on the basis of certified reinforcement plans. The client will obtain therefore a better quality. Fourth, program acceleration and security. Typical saving of three days per floor in Europe.

Amazing results & better quality with BAMTEC products

COuNTRy / REGIONAL REPORTS uAE


يشهد قطاع اإلنشاء في اإلمارات العربية المتحدة نمواً سريعاً. وقد سّجلت سوق اإلنشاء التجاري التي ُقّدرت حّصتها بـ22 في المئة من قطاع اإلنشاء اإلماراتي نمواً سنوياً مرّكباً وقدره 5.28 في المئة خالل الفترة الممتدة بين 2007 و2011. باإلضافة إلى ذلك، فقد أظهرت تقارير جديدة بأن هذه السوق ستسّجل نمواً ملحوظاً في السنوات القادمة نتيجة اللتزام الحكومة بتقليص اعتمادها على النفط كركيزة أساسية القتصاد البالد وتحويل اهتمامها نحو االستثمار في اإلنشاء التجاري. ومؤخرًا، أطلقت اإلمارات العربية المتحدة العمليات التشغيلية التجارية في ميناء خليفة الجديد في إمارة أبو ظبي وقد بلغت

تكلفته حتى اآلن 7.2 مليار دوالر، ويفترض أن يحّل مكان ميناء زايد القديم كمحطة للحاويات.

AE construction industry is growing rapidly. Its commercial construction market, which accounted for a 22.0 percent share of the UAE construction industry in 2011, recorded a CAGR of 5.28 percent during the review period (2007 - 2011). Moreover, new reports show that this market will record a remarkable growth over the coming years especially that the government is committed to diversify from an oil-

dependent economy increased investment in commercial construction. Yet, UAE has recently commenced commercial operations in the country’s new state-of-the-art gateway to Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Port.

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“This Port has an annual

capacity for 2.5

million TEU (containers)”

New Port launchedThe value of the UAE construction industry increased at a compound annual growth rate) CAGR (of 6.11 percent during the review period ,(2011 - 2007) supported by ro-bust construction activity across the country‘s construc-tion markets ,according to a recent report published by Timetric. Notably, prior to the recession, the UAE con-struction industry was aggressively active, driven by government diversification initiatives and high levels of investment in several infrastructure development pro-grams. Among these projects comes Khalifa Port proj-ect. This Port has an annual capacity for 2.5 million TEU (containers); more than three times the amount of con-tainers which Mina Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi handled last year, a record breaker, in which it handled nearly 770,000 TEUs, and annual rise of 47 percent. It will offer port facilities and direct access for all companies setting up in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) and together they will drive the economic diversification of Abu Dhabi by creating more than 100,000 jobs and contributing 15 percent of the non-oil GDP by 2030. This port has the first semi-automated container terminal in the region and is destined to become one of the most advanced trading hubs in the Middle East.

On schedule & within budgetBechtel was responsible for project management of the port and Kizad for its client, Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC). “With Khalifa Port and Kizad, we have commit-ted to the Emirate’s largest infrastructure project that will serve ADPC and will be a key enabler in driving the economic diversification of Abu Dhabi by 2030. Bechtel has done a great job to ensure we deliver on time and within budget, as we expected from a company inter-nationally renowned for delivering complex projects in a disciplined way,” said Tony Douglas, CEO, Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC). “Collaboration and strong proj-ect management skills have been crucial to delivering this megaproject on time and within budget. We thank ADPC and our stakeholders for an excellent working


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relationship, which has made the process of building the port both smooth and efficient,” added Steve Kay, Bechtel’s program manager for Khalifa Port and Kizad. Sustainability was a key element on the project. Bechtel managed the design and build of the USD240 million, eight-kilometer long, award-winning environmental protection breakwater to safeguard the Ras Ghanada coral reef during both port construction and operation. The company also implemented Abu Dhabi’s new Esti-dama (sustainability) regulations on a number of build-ings in Khalifa Port, one of the first large projects in the UAE to do so. Moreover, Bechtel helped ADPC to develop and incorporate innovative technology to make Khalifa Port one of the most efficient ports in the world.

Bechtel’s project management skills support delivery of port megaproject”


Courtesy of Bechtel

اإلمارات العربية املتحدة تقارير البلدان واملناطق


Itron, Inc. announced that it has completed the instal-lation of a meter data management (MDM) system for Emirates District Cooling (Emicool), a Dubai-based cooling service provider. The MDM integrates all of Emicool’s cooling meters into one unified system, con-solidating data from different meter manufacturers. It provides Emicool with automatic reading schedules, streamlined customer billing and a single alarm sys-tem for its meters. The system captures data from me-ters serving the Dubai Investment Park and Dubai Mo-tor City and supports 10,000 Emicool customers. Emicool and Itron began working on the project in late 2010 and completed the full implementation on time, as planned. Itron provided professional services, including project management, on-site system de-ployment and support. “Itron’s solution is a critical part of our long-term plans for transforming our operations to become more efficient and lower the total cost of ownership,” said Koussai Mezher, head of Infrastructure and Data Control at Emicool. “We needed one system that could consolidate our billing and reporting across systems and technologies in order to more effectively manage and analyze information from our cooling

DAMAC Properties has completed the luxury mixed-use tower Marina Bay; its first project to be completed in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The completion certificate has been received and DAMAC Proper-ties will now begin handing over the 24-storey tower which has exquisite views of the canal that connects the entire development. Marina Bay is a high-end waterfront development on Al Reem Island offering luxurious residential, retail and commercial space. The tower includes one, two and three bedroom apart-ments as well as retail and commercial space along the ground and mezzanine levels. “This is another big milestone for DAMAC Properties,” said Niall McLough-lin, Senior Vice President of DAMAC Properties. “Com-pleting on our first project in Abu Dhabi is a big step for the company as we continue to expand our portfo-lio of completed projects across the GCC.”The leisure facilities at Marina Bay include a tempera-ture-controlled swimming pool, a high-tech gymna-sium and a relaxing day-spa which includes a steam room, sauna and massage facilities. “We have been delighted with the response and there remain just a few units left at Marina Bay, highlighting the demand for high quality luxury apartments and commercial lo-cations in Abu Dhabi,” said McLoughlin.

Itron Implements Meter Data Management System in Dubai

DAMAC Completes 1st Development in Abu Dhabi

meters. Itron provides a unified solution for us in a way no other can.” Ayman El Shareif, Itron sales manager, said, “Itron is dedicated to helping utilities like Emicool make the most of their meter data.”

Marina Bay Offers Luxury Living in uAE Capital

System increases efficiency by integrating data from disparate cooling meters into consolidated system

Courtesy of Bechtel

COuNTRy / REGIONAL REPORTS uSA


he Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has maintained its position as an important destination for American hardwoods with over USD43.22 million worth of hardwood lumber and veneer imports entering the region during the first half of 2012, according to a statement issued by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC). Of this total, exports of American hardwood lumber reached a

value of USD31.10 million and a volume of 44,444 cubic meters, marking an increase of 20 percent and 13 percent respectively over the Janu-ary to June period of 2011. In addition, direct shipments of US hardwood veneers to the MENA region during the period reached a total value of USD12.12 million, rising by 14 percent in comparison to the same period last year.

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“US hardwood

log exports to the MENA

reached a value of USD13.05

million”

“These statistics have been taken from the latest data released by the united States Department of Agri-culture (uSDA) and account for direct shipments to the MENA region. However, it is important to note that American hardwood veneers are shipped to the region from Europe and China while veneers are also produced in the region - notably in Turkey - from imported Ameri-can hardwood logs. The USDA data released shows that US hardwood log exports to the MENA reached a value of USD13.05 million and a volume of 20,514 cubic me-ters during the same period,” said Roderick Wiles, AHEC Director for Africa, Middle East, India and Oceania.A closer look at the numbers reveals that 29 percent of the volume of American hardwood lumber shipped to the region during the six month period was accounted for by red oak (12,398 cubic meters), which actually fell by 14 percent from the same period in 2011. However, shipments of ash and white oak to the region picked up significantly from the first half of last year, rising by 50 percent to 9,369 cubic meters and by 29 percent to 6,032 cubic meters respectively. Further, exports of American walnut lumber to the region during the Janu-ary to June period of this year were also strong and rose

by 83 percent in volume to 3,614 cubic meters, as com-pared to the same period in 2011. In veneers, exports were dominated by red oak, with significant volumes of walnut, white oak and maple.“The MENA region continues to show strong demand for American hardwoods and white oak in particular, which is currently in demand across the globe and widely preferred for its colour consistency, durability and strong physical properties, making it the perfect material for interior applications and furniture. Market reports indicate that the overall interior contracting and fit-out market in the GCC will increase by 87 per-cent in value this year, the highest increase since 2008, from USD5.04 billion in 2011 to USD9.4 billion. As such, we remain confident that through our ongoing educa-tion and outreach program, we can contribute towards an even greater demand for US hardwoods in the com-ing months and years,” added Wiles.In value terms, the UAE remained a key destination in the MENA region and shipments increased healthily during the period, with US hardwood lumber exports rising by 13 percent in volume to 7,681 cubic meters and by 21 percent in value to USD6.50 million. It is im-

US Hardwoods Exports to MENA Region Top uSD43.22 Million

American walnut creates a conducive and inspiring mood for reading and learning at Zayed university’s new Campus Library

تقارير البلدان واملناطق الواليات املتحدة األمريكية


حافظت منطقة الشرق األوسط وشمال أفريقيا على مركزها كوجهة أساسية لألخشاب الصلبة األمريكية على أنواعها. فقد أشار بيان صادر عن المجلس األمريكي لتصدير األخشاب الصلبة (AHEC) إلى أّن المنطقة قد استوردت في النصف األّول من العام 2012 ما يفوق قيمته 43.22 مليون دوالر أمريكي من الخشب المنشور والقشرات الخشبية. وقد وصلت قيمة صادرات الخشب المنشور الصلب األمريكي من هذا المجموع إلى 31.10 مليون دوالر أمريكي وحّققت حجم 44.444 متراً مربعاً مما شّكل زيادة بنسبة 20 في المئة و13 في المئة على التوالي للفترة الممتدة من كانون الثاني )يناير( إلى حزيران )يونيو( من العام 2011. باإلضافة إلى ذلك، فقد بلغت القيمة اإلجمالية للشحنات المباشرة من القشرات الخشبية الصلبة األمريكية إلى منطقة الشرق األوسط وشمال أفريقيا خالل هذه الفترة 12.12 مليون دوالر أمريكي

أي زيادة بنسبة 14 في المئة مقارنة بالفترة ذاتها من العام المنصرم.

American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC)Web: www.americanhardwood.org

Source:

portant to note, however, that as much as a third of the volume of American hardwood lumber shipped to the UAE is actually destined for other markets in the neighboring Gulf, across the Strait of Hormuz or down the East coast of Africa. Shipments to the UAE were dominated by ash, with significant volumes of red oak, white oak and walnut making up the re-mainder. Other leading destinations for American hardwood lumber in the region included Saudi Ara-bia (USD3.494 million), Egypt (USD2.679 million), Jordan (USD2.047 million), Lebanon (USD1.629 mil-lion) and Qatar (USD998,000).“The increase in American hardwood lumber and veneer imports into the MENA region in the first six months of this year underlines the growing demand for US hardwoods. Significantly, govern-ments across the region have recognized the need to drive sustainability and sound environmental practices within the construction and timber indus-tries, which provides AHEC with the perfect oppor-tunity to highlight the environmental credentials of American hardwoods. With the release of our ISO-compliant Life Cycle Assessment study on US hard-wood lumber, we hope to elevate the environmen-tal credentials of American hardwoods and further increase awareness in this high growth potential market,” concluded Wiles.

“…the UAE remained

a key destination

in the MENA

region”

Roderick Wiles, AHEC Director for Africa, Middle East, India and Oceania

COuNTRy / REGIONAL REPORTS uSA


Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA METRO) made the decision last June 28th to approve a contract with a consortium partici-pated by SENER for the creation of a Master Plan for the historical LA Union Station and surrounding area. The consortium is led by Grimshaw Architects of Lon-don and Los Angeles-based Gruen Associates; SENER was asked to participate due to its relevant experience in High Speed Rail and in the integration of the High Speed Rail in urban areas, including access to large cit-ies such as Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Bilbao, Vito-ria, Granada, Murcia or Cartagena, in Spain, and Lodz, Wroclaw and Poznan, in Poland.LA METRO has decided over the last years to deploy a very ambitious transit program that includes several Metro lines and High Speed Railway access in order to improve existing congestion and environmental issues in this city. The Master Plan will also establish connec-tivity among the residents, business and assets of the surrounding communities in order to revitalize the area in the long-run.Twenty three International teams applied for the qualification process –including well known architects such as Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid

The new Terex RS446D Reclaimer/Stabilizer features a powerful 415 hp (309 kW) diesel engine that meets stringent Tier 4i and Stage IIIB emissions standards. The new engine configuration improves fuel efficiency over previous RS446 models and reduces noise levels to the operator’s ear by 5 dBA for improved operator comfort. With the machine’s two-stage engine drive and three-speed cutter transmission that increases break-out force, the RS446D rivals the performance of 500-hp-class machines, while saving up to 30 percent on fuel costs. Incorporated into the new design, a shorter engine cowling improves the operator’s line of sight to the front of the machine. The new hydraulically tilt-ing hood offers easy access to engine components for quick servicing. The engine configuration in the RS446D positions all engine components, including the oil filter, air filter, fuel filter and battery, in a single service center accessed from ground level, reduc-ing maintenance time for the service technician. The RS446D boasts a standard full-width cab with an up-

SENER Contributes to the Master Plan of LA Union Station

Improved Efficiency with Terex RS446D Reclaimer/Stabilizer

or Renzo Piano- and six of these teams were retained for the final phase, being chosen the consortium that includes the engineering and construction firm SENER. The first phase for this Master Plan will last between 18 and 24 months.

graded heating and cooling system to improve opera-tor comfort. A second evaporator and blower signifi-cantly increase airflow to the eight adjustable HVAC system outlets, so the cab remains cool even in the most extreme summer temperatures.

New Terex RS446D reclaimer/stabilizer with new Tier 4 engine

New valencia Central Station, a SENER project

تقارير البلدان واملناطق الواليات املتحدة األمريكية


Hypertherm will demonstrate several NEW enhanced capabilities for its HyPerformance HPRXD product line, giving end users more options and flexibility for multi-ple cutting applications. And, an entirely NEW mecha-nized and handheld plasma cutting and gouging sys-tem will make its global debut at EuroBLECH2012. In addition, The Company will demonstrate its advanced technologies Rapid Part™ and True Hole™ that are part of Hypertherm’s Integrated Plasma Cutting Solutions platform. Two NEW HyIntensity™ Fiber Laser systems - the 2.0 kW and the 1.0 kW will be demonstrated at the show. These additional systems join the 1.5 kW power source which was unveiled in 2010 as the first fully-integrated fiber laser system designed specifically for cutting applications, including marking and fine-fea-ture cutting. The Powermax® family is completed with the introduc-tion of the NEW Powermax105®, the most powerful Powermax system ever which will be shown at the EuroBLECH for the first time. The 105-amp air plasma system for handheld and automated cutting and gouging is designed to comfortably cut 32 mm thick

Hypertherm’s New Metal Cutting Systems

metals and sever metal up to 50 mm thick. In addition to these new systems and technology enhancements, the company will feature its complete CAM nesting software line, automation products as well as torch and consumable technologies from Hypertherm and its Centricut brand in Hall 13, stand D50.

The NEW Powermax105® is the most powerful Powermax system

DepartmentsCorporate HappeningsPilosio Award: Buildings as a Sign of Peace...........................................P.53Unmatched Protection of Industrial Concrete Surfaces...................P.53

Products & ServicesNew Power Packs Designed for Hydrodemolition Applications....................................................................P.54Small Laboratory Extruder for Great Challenges.................................P.54

Projects & DevelopmentsHeavyweights Brought Into Shape with PERI.......................................P.56Barnhart Expands Operations with New Project Office....................P.56

Photo Courtesy of Barnhart

أخبار الشركات أقسام


Guests from 20 countries arrived in Friuli on Septem-ber 21st, to attend the second edition of the Pilosio Award, established by the long-standing company that manufacturers equipment for the construction in-dustry. The award was given this year to the architect Mario Cucinella for the project A Green School for Gaza which envisages the construction of a completely self-sufficient school in Gaza City in Palestine. The ap-provement of this project was made in person by Mu-nir Manneh, the United Nations’ delegate in Palestin-ian lands. The announcement took on great symbolic value, reinforcing the association of the two words that make up the very name of the award: “building” and “peace”.Dario Roustayan, CEO of Pilosio, in his speech, first of all clarified that the spirit of the day was “seeking to create a network between the actors in the construc-tion sector to lay the foundations of a future in which there are the conditions for the sustainable develop-ment of society”, and he then explained the renewed approach of his company: “We are opening up to the world because there is great space for growth in the world. The great challenge for the future is linked to the lack of infrastructure for the populations of devel-oping countries and, in my opinion, this will be the

Convergent Group offers advanced floor care solu-tions for industrial concrete surface treatment. As a well-known manufacturer of nano-lithium products such as Pentra-Sil® (NL), the Group provides high qual-ity treatments for use as surface hardener, sealer and densifier and also for the preservation and mainte-nance of new or old concrete floors. It is excellent for concrete floors needing long-term protection against heavy wear and abuse, moisture, dirt and grime build-up, as well as protection against alkalinity and efflo-rescence (salt residue). The company’s advance proven and environmentally friendly formulas are used by industrial manufacturing industries, commercial re-tail and the building trades worldwide. Audi, IKEA, Nestle, Gucci, Scania, Pepsi Cola, L’Oreal, DHL and Lufthansa are amongst the major industries that the Group serves. Situated on the board of Belgium and France, in the heart of the Natural National Park of Viroinval (1.30 h from Brussels, 2 hours from Paris), since 15 years the Group has formulated and produced products of high technology for construction industry in collabora-

Pilosio Award: Buildings as a Sign of Peace

real driver of future growth, not only for Pilosio but the whole construction sector.

Convergent offers high quality treatments for floors

Pilosio Award was handed over to the architect Mario Cucinella for the project A Green School for Gaza

Unmatched Protection of Industrial Concrete Surfaces

tion with our US partner Convergent Concrete. Since 2001, Convergent Group produces and distributes in the world buildings products based on the Lithium technology, knowledge on the name Pentra-Sil and designed to enhance concrete performance. The Group is ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 and relies on a qualified engineering team in concrete floor technology and a worldwide network of more than 65 distributors.

DEPARTMENTS PRODuCTS & SERvICES


KraussMaffei Berstorff is offering customers with immediate effect the KMD 35-26/L, a parallel, counter-rotating twin-screw extruder for laboratory purposes. The KMD 35-26/L is the smallest extruder of this type on the market and can be used by raw material manu-facturers and processors to reduce their material costs enormously. Featuring a parallel 26 L/D processing unit, the twin-screw extruder generally has the same design as a standard production machine. “Our con-cept is extremely attractive, especially for raw material manufacturers, since a so-called process engineering scale-down can be simulated with extremely low ma-terial consumption”, said Hans-Peter Schneider, Project Manager for development processing technology in twin-screw extruders at KraussMaffei Berstorff. The formulation is mixed in small quantities and optimized in subsequent test series before large material quanti-ties are used in a production machine. The laboratory extruder can also naturally be utilized in production companies for quality control tasks. “Processors ben-efit from enormous cost savings when they test the formulation on a small scale, and can therefore offer customers a premium quality end product without producing large numbers of rejects”, emphasized Peter Oswald, Head of the Profile and Sheet Extrusion Group

Small Laboratory Extruder for Great Challenges

at KraussMaffei Berstorff. This model is also a lucrative investment in ecological terms because valuable raw material is used sparingly.

A new range of state-of-the-art, containerized, high pressure Power Packs – designed specifically for hy-drodemolition applications – feature four models in-cluding two Ecosilence versions meeting an average 57.5 dB noise output; from Swedish hydrodemolition specialist manufacturer Aquajet Systems AB. The

New Power Packs Designed for Hydrodemolition Applications

new versions, designated Power Pack 400, Power Pack 400 Ecosilence, Power Pack 700 and Power Pack 700 Ecosilence, are housed in a clean and rigid designed 23 ft container equipped with a ‘roll off’ frame for easy on/off truck loading and transportation.The Ecosilence versions feature acoustic surface treat-ment, thick sound absorbing insulation and seals for doors and hatches; all contributing to reduce noise levels to less than half that of conventional power packs – meeting an average 57.5 dB (Power Pack 400 Ecosilence) noise output. Both versions of the ‘top of the range’ Power Pack 700 feature a working pressure of up to 1000 bar (14,500 psi) with a power input of 473 kW (645 hp). The Power Pack 400 Ecosilence has a maximum working pressure of 850 bar (12,300 psi) and a power input of 276 kW (375 hp). The standard high pressure Power Pack 400 unit offers an increased maximum working pressure of 1150 bar (16,700 psi). The latest generation of Power Packs from Aquajet Systems ensure easy handling, cost effective trans-portation, and set-up times and require a minimum of space on-site.

KraussMaffei Berstorff laboratory extruder KMD 35-26/L

Ecosilence versions of new Power Packs reduce noise levels and offer substantially reduced fuel consumption

New Power Packs Designed for Hydrodemolition Applications

DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS & DEvELOPMENTS


Barnhart, one of the nation’s largest heavy lifting and transportation companies, opened a new operations office in Phoenix, Arizona on August 1. The branch will focus on heavy rigging, engineered rigging and heavy haul transportation and will service power, mining and heavy industrial customers. The company’s breadth of experience in the power industry includes renewable energy (wind, hydro and solar), nuclear, natural gas and coal. In addition to its heavy rigging experience, Barnhart is also known for transport systems that utilize state-of-the-art equipment for moving large components over vast distances. Recently, Barnhart announced the addition of the WesTrac Transporta-tion System to its extensive and innovative equipment inventory. The Barnhart designed system incorporates the features of a modular platform trailer. However, the axle spacing and footprint are designed specifical-ly to meet DOT requirements for roads and highways of the western states. “The Barnhart team thrives on a challenge and the ability to provide innovative solu-tions to a problem,” says Barnhart Western Region Vice President Jim Harris. “Our new location in Arizona puts us in a great position to serve our customers through-

Barnhart Expands Operations with New Project Office

out the Southwest. This is a natural extension to our current location in Long Beach, California.” Barnhart was established in 1969 and is a leading national sup-plier of heavy lifting and transportation solutions.

Since 2009, work has been progressing to expand the 100-year-old Holtwood hydroelectric power station on the Susquehanna River with the aim of increasing the generating capacity by 125 megawatts. After care-

Heavyweights Brought Into Shape with PERIfully reviewing proposals from numerous vendors, PERI uSA was commissioned to supply a wide variety of formwork and shoring solutions for this complex project. In addition to other PERI products, VARIOKIT heavy duty shoring towers serve to safely transfer the enormously heavy loads from the slabs of the intake structure. An outstanding advantage for the contrac-tor, Walsh Construction, is that the planning and sup-ply of the formwork and scaffolding is from a single source so that the systems used are perfectly matched to one another.The expansion facilities include an intake structure as well as a powerhouse. Most of the new facilities’ structural components are characterized by their large dimensions resulting in high loads being imposed on the formwork and shoring systems. For the concrete work, various PERI systems are being used – each optimally adapted to suit both geometry and loads. Thanks to its comprehensive product range and vast experience, PERI offers the contractor optimized solu-tions for all the work to be carried out. In addition, the VARIOKIT solution primarily consists of rentable stan-dard components which provided an extremely eco-nomical solution for Walsh Construction.

For the expansion of a power generating station in Holtwood, an intake structure complete with six sluices is being constructed

Barnhart opened last August a new operations office in Phoenix, Arizona

Introduction.......................................................................................................P.58Watermaster: A Smart Solution for Hard Work......................................P.60DuPont’s Range of Construction Solutions at Big 5.............................P.60Kryton’s KIM-ES at The Big 5..........................................................................P.61KESSEL AG – A Well-Known in Drainage..................................................P.62Efficient Protection Can Be Environmentally Friendly........................P.62SolarSDS Launched Outside UK at The Big 5..........................................P.63High Quality Products at Big 5....................................................................P.64VERNIPRENS Offers Top Quality Products...............................................P.64

THE BIG 5 SuPPLEMENT

EvENTS Big 5 2012 Supplement


t The Big 5 2011, it was all about the product; this year it is even more so. As the Middle East’s largest event for the building and construction industry, the event now fills the entire venue at Dubai World Trade Centre, hosting more than 2,300 exhibitors from 64 countries, and some 32,000 visitors. Last year was the first time the exhibition had been subdivided into product sectors, making it much easier for all partici-

pants to access potential business contacts and source products and services of relevance. November’s event will see that focus further empha-sized, with six main product sector areas: Kitchens, Bathrooms & Surfaces (inclusive of marble, stone & ceramic); HVAC; Steel; Water Technology; Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants; Windows & Doors. With co-located shows, FM Expo, Middle East Concrete and PMV Live, participants have ac-cess to the complete range of construction and building products and services.

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Knowledge is PowerAs well as over 44,000sqm of exhibition, The Big 5 2012 will be held from 5 to 8 November and will host a num-ber of informative and education elements. With 60 per-cent of last year’s participants stating that one of the major reasons for attending the event was to keep up to date with the very latest trends and developments from across the industry, it was vital for The Big 5 orga-nizers to compile a selection of conferences, seminars and workshops that delivered the most relevant news and research.The Green Build Conference has quickly become a pop-ular feature during The Big 5, addressing a topic that continues to grow in prominence and importance for all sectors of the construction industry. Speakers from Dubai Municipality, Masdar City, Atkins, Habtoor Leighton, Mott McDonald and Emirates Green Build-ing Council are just some of those that can be heard

during the two-day conference, covering topics ranging from the value of green building to construction waste management, and greening existing buildings.Following a successful launch in 2011, with more than 130 free educational seminars, the feature will return this year. The seminars will focus on products, innova-tions, technologies and regulations within the GCC – an excellent opportunity for regional companies to show-case their expertise to an international audience. Host-ing seminars is an opportunity open to both exhibi-tors and visitors, with sessions running each day of the event.A new addition to 2012 will be the LEED workshops, focusing on core concepts and also implementation. Workshop facilitator, Mario Seneviratne, a LEED fellow and director of sustainability at Green Technologies FZCO, will take participants through two sessions. The first will cover core concepts and strategies, providing

The Big 5 2012Building on Solid Foundations

ملحق "بيغ 5 2012


information on sustainable building concepts that are fundamental to all LEED rating systems. Participants will leave with a much fuller understanding of the LEED intents and processes, as well as key metrics and stan-dards. The second workshop is more in-depth and for those who are already familiar with the LEED ratings system. The discussion will touch upon the roles and respon-sibilities of key stakeholders in the LEED process and strategies that can help communicate LEED to team members. Mr Seneviratne will walk participants through LEED implementation strategies, utilising interactive scenarios to help bring the process to life. All partici-pants will receive a certificate from the US Green Build-ing Council for attending, and full course material packs. “The Big 5 has grown to become so much more than an exhibitor for its participants. During the four-day event, we want people to be able to find real added value in attending, and leave having done business and learned something new that they can apply to their work,” says Andy White, event director for The Big 5.

Rewarding GreenPromoting green initiatives is a subject that The Big 5 has been committed to championing strongly over the past few years. The Gaia Awards will be another returning feature this year; now in its fourth year, the awards have grown to become a leading recognition for companies who are honoring green building initiatives. With sev-en categories, spanning a number of industry sectors, the deadline for entries is August 15, when a judging panel of experts from across the regional and interna-tional building & construction industry will whittle the nominations down to a shortlist. The winners will be an-nounced during The Big 5 2012. White concluded, “This year, we are anticipating another extremely successful event. The sentiment towards the regional construction industry is very optimistic, and the opportunities have attracted significant interest from across the world, par-ticularly as Europe continues to face challenges.”

ACW: Ready for The Big 5As the Middle East’s largest event for the building and construction industry, The Big 5 established it-self as the meeting place for construction manufac-turers, exporters, importers and distributors to dis-cuss the industry’s most topical discussions, finding solutions, facing challenges and seizing opportuni-ties. The partnership between Big 5 and Arab Con-struction World (ACW) magazine goes back a long time where the magazine has been supporting this event through its participation and special coverage. As a media partner of the event, ACW will be pres-ent in the Media Center where thousands of copies of the October issue will be distributed to exhibitors and visitors alike.For more than 30 years, The Big 5 has provided a busi-ness and networking platform for the construction industry. It is an opportunity for buyers and sellers of construction products and services from around the world to source an astounding array of the very latest technologies, innovations and techniques. In short, it is the gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) providing both exhibitors and visitors with the opportunity to conduct serious business with like-minded professionals.ACW has been serving the Middle East & North Afri-can construction industry since 1983 with a distribu-tion of 7943 printed copies and 22724 digital copies all over the region; it is the leading regional business to business magazine providing special services and innovative solutions for the different sectors in the field. ACW readers, namely engineers, contractors, importers/exporters, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers, etc., find in it a comprehensive cov-erage of regional news country reports, technology overviews, case studies, and detailed articles about the most recent technologies related to building, machinery, road and power sectors.

Photo taken from “Big 5” 2011



Aquamec Ltd. is a Finnish manufacturer of amphibi-ous Watermaster multipurpose water construction machines which are versatile and mobile. Watermas-ter’s capabilities include: suction dredging, backhoe dredging, raking & piling. It is suitable for numerous applications, for example: building works in water en-vironment, deepening and cleaning of shallow water areas, beach restoration and maintenance, vegetation and trash removal etc. Watermaster is easily transport-able as a complete unit and it can move and work independently on land and in water without the use of cranes, assisting vessels or separate anchors. Its concept is designed for shallow waterways, small riv-ers, lakes, ponds, basins and sea shores. The maximum working depth is about 6 meters. By utilizing the mul-tipurpose capabilities and excellent mobilization, the projects can be done more economically, efficiently and profitably than with traditional machines. Water-master is versatile, mobile and proven - a smart solu-tion for hard work.Watermaster technology is sturdy and reliable. Aqua-mec has the ISO 9001 quality certificate and the ISO 14001 environmental certificate. There are over 230 Watermasters operating around the world. The com-pany’s Service Promise covers spare parts, field service and training. For special parts Watermaster has a cen-

Watermaster: A Smart Solution for Hard Work

tralized stock and an order received before noon is in most cases shipped on the same day. Aquamec Ltd. will be present at The Big 5 2012 at its stand PMV A44.

Watermaster is versatile, mobile & proven

The parking area of Warsaw National Stadium adopts about 4600 square meters of Du-Pont™ Plantex® Geoproma® geotextile

DuPont Building Innovations will present at its stand at “The Big 5” exhibition (Rashid Hall, Stand B197) its range of products, solutions and technologies for architecture, interior design, building, construction and infrastruc-ture, able to provide sustainable building solutions and superior performance in terms of design, and technical and aesthetic properties. From innovative energy-saving systems to beautiful and long-lasting surfacing solutions, the overall offer of DuPont is able to deliver safety, du-rability, beauty and energy efficiency, providing a major contribution to the modern built environment. DuPont™ Corian® techno-surface: The new color palette, recently unveiled in spring 2012, is a totally renewed col-lection of 72 tones conceived to better meet profession-als and architects needs together with new marketing tools aiming to facilitate the color choice for specific ap-plications. “Civils and Landscaping”: DuPont™ Typar® geosynthetics are a recognized solution for today’s civil engineering and construction challenges worldwide. DuPont™ Typ-ar® is a spunbonded nonwoven fabric made of continu-ous polypropylene fibers: it has high tensile properties and excellent water permeability and is one of the most well-known and broadly used high-quality materials for

DuPont’s Range of Construction Solutions at Big 5

road building, drainage systems, inversion roofing, and landscaping.



Kryton’s KIM-ES at The Big 5

Kryton products waterproofed below grade water storage tanks at Atlantis Hotel

Kryton is recognized and acknowledged as a promi-nent in taking the risk out of concrete waterproofing globally. Attendees visiting The Big 5 will learn about Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane–Extended Set (KIM-ES) which has been optimized for hot climate challenges and mass concreting. KIM-ES is a modifica-tion of Kryton’s KIM, the world’s first integral crystalline waterproofing admixture for concrete that turns an entire concrete mass into a waterproof barrier. Being cognizant of unique regional needs have won Kryton major projects such as the Atlantis Hotel and Dubai Dry Docks.

Kryton International Inc. provides the most effec-tive concrete waterproofing systems in the world. With over 40 years of experience, 50 distributors world-wide, and more than 10,000 successful waterproofing projects, Kryton is the expert that mitigates the risk in concrete waterproofing. Whether you are an engineer, architect, property developer or general contractor, Kryton helps industry professionals solve the most dif-

DuPont’s Range of Construction Solutions at Big 5

ficult concrete waterproofing challenges by providing innovative, time-tested solutions, backed by service and support that are second to none. Visit Kryton at the Canadian Pavilion at The Big 5.



The name of KESSEL has stood for the drainage of buildings and premises for almost 50 years. This

KESSEL AG – A Well-Known in Drainageknowledge, collected over decades, is not just flowing continuously into product development, but also into its customer service. This is how the company can help customers to open up new markets and to extend ex-isting business sectors. The company, which started in 1963 as a small subcontracting company for the plastics processing industry, is now an international company with more than 400 employees active in the drainage sector in Germany, Europe and Asia. The intention of providing technical perfection and long-standing partnership with its customers has made it the market leader.There is no sustainable use of water without drainage. For this reason KESSEL has made it its purpose to dis-pose of water as efficiently as possible - any place and for anyone. It can do this in buildings, in the cellar, in front of the house, for both private and public build-ing clients, for detached houses, office buildings or industrial premises.KESSEL stands for high-quality and innovative prod-ucts from the areas: Backwater Valves; Lifting Stations/Pumps; Drains and Channels; Grease, Oil-Fuel and Co-alescence Separators; and Sewage Treatment Systems. KESSEL will be present at The Big 5, booth number Zabeel S 117. KESSEL stands for high-quality & innovative products

LiSoChem SA is a Luxembourg based company specialized in developing and manufacturing green chemicals for construction. Its complete range of products will protect concrete, marble, wood, any kind of natural stone or masonry. The company’s wa-terproofing, oleophobic, anti-graffiti protections are guaranteed without any kind of solvents and with very low VOC emitting. More than protection, LiSoChem SA, provides a range of maintenance products, including a heavy duty cleaning solution; a detergent based on surfactant to restore and keep the gloss of natural stone; a product to clean and neutralize efflorescence or a joint filler based on polyurethane. Made from the latest generation of green chemicals, the company’s non-dangerous products are easy to stock, to use, non-flammable and odour free. Its brand is present in more than 30 countries and the team is constantly exploring new opportunities to ex-tend the company’s network around the globe. With its Head office based in Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Efficient Protection Can Be Environmentally Friendly

and with its dedicated production plant, our service-minded team will be able to give the best and the fast-est answer to all your needs and special requirements. LiSoChem SA has solutions that improve, protect and maintain all building surfaces. Its products can be used inside in all possible areas and outside on all your materials. Its full protection will give a longer lifetime to any building and preserve the original aspect of materials. Lisochem will be present at Big 5, Hall 1, Booth E30.

Green chemicals for construction



Ducting Solutions are promoting and selling the award winning SolarSDS™ (Solar Docking Station) by Aceonsolar™. The SolarSDS is a portable and extremely versatile solar power generator designed to provide a stand-alone energy source in areas where there is no grid network or where the network is unreliable. Typi-

SolarSDS Launched Outside UK at The Big 5cal applications are for example: charging industrial appliances, powering lighting in portable building/homes, garages or a leisure trip into the desert etc…in fact anywhere, where remote sourced electricity is required. Replacing the conventional fossil fuel gen-erator by offering: No Noise, No Fumes, No Hazardous Fuel whilst offering a ECO Friendly Plug & Play system.Aceonsolar SolarSDS™ has been cleverly designed and features a built-in 12V 26Ah SLA battery for storage, an integrated 1000W DC/AC inverter, a 10A charge controller to protect the battery from overcharging or over discharging and a robust construction for all weather charging and usage. Can be charged via solar panels or by AC mains charger and add battery capac-ity by connecting external batteries through the DC sockets. It is a portable device that enables the user to access free electricity on the go and is an ideal so-lution for emergency lighting, outdoor use and for emergency relief zones where access to mains electric-ity grids can be impossible. Visit Ductwork Solutions at Hall 2 Stand F76.

SolarSDS™ Solar Powered Generator choose the Big 5 to launch Outside of the uK for the 1st Time with Ductwork Solutions



As the well-known manufacturer of Plastic pipe weld-ing machinery, the main products CANDAN MAKINA LTD. produce are: PPRC Plastic Pipe Welding Machines, Plastic Pipe Scissors, Plastic Pipe Sharpeners and Plas-tic Pipe Welding Taps and recently Test Pressure Pump,

vERNIPRENS S. A. has a long experience in the re-tail sector as it works for years with large chains, retail groups DIY stores and international franchises. Its en-deavor is to offer attractive products to its clients and moreover which comply with high quality standards and functionality. Year after year, the company inte-grates new items in its already wide range of products, and at the same time improves its production tech-niques. its products are made with the most modern machines, they comply with the quality norms ASTM (U.S.A.), EN (Europe) and UNE (Spain). All the company’s products are water repellent, damp-ness and frost resistant. Verni-Prens uses top quality ag-gregates, being selected and classified with the strict-est criteria. Its product range is distinguished by its per-fect finish, which is highly valued in the market-place. Its production infrastructures, with more than 200.000 square meters factory area and with two logistic ware-houses in Spain (concretely based in Madrid and Cas-tellon) are highly prepared for the large distribution. The company’s products are delivered in a perfect packaging consisting of palletizing and shrink wrap-ping to minimise damage in transit and to protect the product against adverse environmental conditions.

High Quality Products at Big 5

VERNIPRENS Offers Top Quality Products

Butt Welding Machines and Turkey’s first domestic production Utility Knives are added to its product range. As Candan Makina, the company has been making exportation to 46 countries mainly including Germany, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Dubai, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Libya, Egypt, Poland, Russia, Romania, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Macedonia and Greece. It has ISO 9001 2008 Quality Management Certificate and always rises sectoral standards with its continuous innovation and development understanding.Candan Machine focuses on quality and serial produc-tion thanks to investments in technology and has be-come the most preferred trademark of the sector with-out sacrificing maximum quality and efficiency princi-ples in Pipe Welding Machine production thanks to its suitable prices, in-time delivery and after-sale service guarantee. In Turkey the company has been providing Pipe Welding Machines and accessories for many elite pipe factories, installation material wholesalers and big construction markets. All its products are tested by its quality control department and placed on the market according to international standards and DiN norms with competitive prices. Visit Candan Makina at the Big 5 at stand number 7D310.

Its products are being sold all around the world as a result of its commercial work. Visit VERNIPRENS at Hall 2, Booth 2D50.

Candan Machine focuses on quality and serial production thanks to investments in technology

verni-Prens uses top quality aggregates, being selected and classified with the strictest criteria

معارض ومؤمترات مقبلة خدمات


If you’d like to run your event in this space, kindly send all necessary details to [email protected]

2012

October

OmanInfra Oman 2012Oman’s Second International Exhibition for Infrastructure & Industrial Projects 2 - 4Oman International Exhibition CenterOman – Sultanate of OmanInfo: Jenitha Martin Al Nimr International Exhibition Organizers Tel: +968 24700656Fax: +968 24799737Email: [email protected]: www.alnimrexpo.com

uAEINTERMAT Middle East 2012International Exhibition of Equipment & Techniques for the Civil Engineering & Construction08 - 10Abu-Dhabi National Exhibition Center Abu Dhabi – UAEInfo:Matthew ROBARTSExhibition Director COMEXPOSIUM & Clarion Events Middle EastTel: +971 4 4356101Fax: +971 4 4356102Email: [email protected]: www. clarioneventsme.com

TurkeyBAuCON yAPEXInternational Trade Fair for Building Ma-terials, Construction Technology and Building Renovation18 - 21Antalya Expo CenterAntalya – TurkeyInfo: Fatih Onkar Akdeniz Tanitim A.S.

Tel: +90 242 316 46 00Fax: + 90 242 316 46 01Email: [email protected] Web: www.yapex.com

November

uAEThe Big 5The largest event for the building and construction industry in the Middle East5 - 8Dubai World Trade Center Dubai – UAEInfo:Emily GoodhewMarketing Coordinator dmg : eventsTel: +971(0)4 4380 355Fax: +971(0)4 4380 356Email: [email protected]: www.dmgevents.com

Italy

Lift The biennial international exhibition for vertical transport7 - 9Fiera Milano, RhoMilan - ItalyInfo: Daniela ChiusaFiera Milano S.p.A Tel: +39 02 4997 6215Fax: +39 02 4997 6252Email: [email protected]: www.mediapointsrl.it

TurkeyDomotexTrade Fair for Carpets and Floor Cover-ings8 - 11CNR Expo Center Istanbul – TurkeyInfo: Didem GuvenHannover Messe International IstanbulTel: +90 212 33469-00Fax: +90 212 33469-34Email: [email protected]

Web: www.hf-turkey.com

April Saudi Arabia

Saudi BuildInternational Construction Technology & Building Materials Show11 - 14Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center Riyadh – Saudi ArabiaInfo:Riyadh Exhibitions Co. LtdTel: +966 1 454 1448Fax: +966 1 454 4846Email: [email protected]: www.recexpo.com

December

April Saudi Arabia

Saudi Water & Power ForumSaudi Water & Power Exhibition & Conference 2 - 4Jeddah Hilton HotelJeddah – Saudi ArabiaInfo: Mimi OyelanaMarketing AdministratorCWC Group LimitedTel: +44 20 7978 0343Fax: +44 20 7978 0099 Email: [email protected]: www.thecwcgroup.com

April France

EnerGaïa The place to be for the renewable ener-gies players from France, Europe, Medi-terranean countries & far beyond5 - 7Exhibition CenterMontpellier – FranceInfo: Guy Haddad Group Exhibitions Manager Tel: +33 (0)4 67 17 67 17Fax: +33 (0)4 67 17 68 35Email: [email protected]: www.energaia-expo.com

SERvICES AGENTS & DISTRIBuTORS


E x c a v a t o r s & D r e d g e r sCaterpillar Sarl PO Box: 262147, Jebel Ali Free Zone (South), Dubai, UAETel: +971 4 8106464 Fax: +971 4 8106465 Web: www.cat.com Contact Person: Mr. Francine M. ShoreE-mail: [email protected] is world’s foremost manufacturer of con-struction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-elec-tric locomotives.

Agents and Distributors:Bergerat MonnoyeurZone Industrielle Lot No. 121 Route De Dar El Beida, 16270 Oued Smar Alger, AlgeriaTel: +213 21513210E-mail: [email protected]

Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-BaharPO Box: 5357, Building 1207, Road 4625, Block 646, Al-Nuwaidrat, Manama, BahrainTel: +973 17705177E-mail: [email protected]

Mantrac S.A.E.PO Box: 1054, 21111 Alexandria, EgyptTel: +20 03 4541000E-mail: [email protected]

Iraqi Company for Machinery & Equipment Ser-viceHamadan Industrial Zone, Al Basrah 61101, IraqTel: +964 790 1949995E-mail: [email protected]

Jordan Tractor & EquipmentPO Box: 313, 11118 Amman Asimah, Jordan Tel: + 962 6 5161141E-mail: [email protected]

Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar PO Box: 148, Shuwaik Port Area, Sector No.3, Block No.32, Street No. 105, 13002 Safat, KuwaitTel: +965 24810855E-mail: [email protected]

M. Ezzat Jallad & FilsPO Box: 110208, Beirut, LebanonTel: +961 9 212077E-mail: [email protected]

Tractrafric EquipementRoute Desserte des Usines, KM 11 6 Autoroute Casa-Rabat, 20250 Ain Sebaa Grd Casablanca, MoroccoTel: +212 2 2763000E-mail: [email protected]

Terex Middle EastPO Box: 282325, Dubai, UAETel: +971 4 3990381Fax: +971 4 3990382Web: www.terex.comContact Person:Mr. Sharbel Kordahi - RegionalSales ManagerE-mail: [email protected] part of Terex, a world-leading manufacturer of

construction equipment, Terex Middle East provides innovative solutions and support to the region. Its product range includes excavators, highly portable material lifts, etc.

Agents and Distributors:

Rumaillah Motors W.l.lStreet No: 23, Gate No: 21 Salwa, Industrial Area, PO Box: 2, Doha, QatarTel: +974 4606091Fax: +974 4606092E-mail: [email protected]: www.Rumaillahgroup.com

M. H. Al Mahroos BSC (C)PO Box: No.65, Manama, BahrainTel: +973 17 408090Dir: +973 17 408097Fax: +973 17 404323E-mail: [email protected]: www.Almahroos.com

Al Fairuz trading ContractingPO Box: 330, 100 Muscat, OmanTel: +968 24561966Fax: +968 24561036E-mail: [email protected]: www.Alfairuzoman.com

Modern Builders Marchant Co. for Export & im-portGiza: Kilo 28, Misr / Alex. Desert Road Abu Rawash- In-dustrial Area-Near Mansour Chevrolet, EgyptTel: +20 2 35391677 / 659 / 469Fax: +202 35392004E-mail: [email protected]

Naggiar trading SAl6 Hobeika Street, Saifi District, 2029 6406 Beirut, Leb-anonTel: +961 1 562652Fax: +961 1 448391E-mail:[email protected]

veigroup Srl Piazza G. Zanella 1/A, 36066 Sandrigo, Vicenza, ItalyTel: +39 0444 659118Fax: +39 0444 658952Web: www.veigroup.comContact Person: Mr. Valerio Giuseppe - Chief Execu-tive OfficerE-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] manufactures and services worldwide On Board Weighing Solutions and Payload Management equipments.VEI solutions are applied on Loaders, Excavators, Articulated Dump Trucks, Rigid Dump Trucks, Fork lift trucks, underground LHD, Off-road concrete mixer. VEI works to satisfy customers’ needs in the field of earth moving, constructions, mining, waste and recycling, agricultural.

Agents and Distributors: Faraz Gostar Engineering Group Suite 6 , No.10, West 19th St., Shohadaye Sadeghyeh Blvd, Tehran, IranTel: +98 21 44266047 / 8Fax: +98 21 44238919E-mail: [email protected]

volvo Construction Equipment Eskilstuna 63185, SwedenWeb: www.volvoce.comContact Person: Mr. Steve Skinner - Corporate Com-munication ManagerE-mail: [email protected]

Volvo Construction Equipment is a major interna-tional company developing, manufacturing and marketing equipment for construction and related industries. Its products, leaders in many world mar-kets, include a comprehensive range of wheel load-ers, hydraulic excavators, articulated haulers, motor graders, soil and asphalt compactors, pavers, milling machines and compact equipment.

Agents and Distributors:

Cogetp SpaTour Cevital, Lot, D N°06 Zuhn, Garidi Ii, 16050 Kouba, Algiers, AlgeriaTel: +213 0555994893E-mail: [email protected]

GB AutoKm 3, Agricultural Road, Cairo, Alexendria, Egypt Tel: +202 42155314

Al Barajoub Engineering Co. LtdPO Box: 11961, Al-Baladia Street, Khartoum, SudanTel: +249 183778413

Sardar Machinery100 M St. Airport Road, Erbil, Kurdistan, IraqTel: +964 662569888E-mail: [email protected]

Parsian Pishro Sanat No.25 Zagros Street, Arjanteen Sq., Tehran, IranTel: +98 21 88774499E-mail: [email protected]

Al-Zabin Heavy Equipment PO Box: 44760, Hawalli, 32062 KuwaitTel: +965 4334721 / 4336017E-mail: [email protected]

GenservPO Box: 2690, Ruwi 112, OmanTel: +968 24490755

Arabian Agencies Company L.L.C. PO Box: 22329, New Industrial Area, Street #43, Doha, QatarTel: +974 44500506 / 44500925 / 44500926E-mail: [email protected]

Al-Rehab Equipment & Machinery Co. LtdPO Box: 1700, Jeddah 21441, Saudi ArabiaTel: +966 2 6804444E-mail: [email protected]

Al Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company Llc - Fam-coPlot B-131, Al Ramoul, Rashidiya, DubaiTel: +971 4 2135100

Al Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company Llc - FamcoPlot No.3/4, M39, Mussafah, Abu DhabiTel: +971 2 5029100

دليل املشرتين خدمات


INFO ADvERTISERS’ INDEX


Advertisers Websites Page #

Big Astor SRL www.tunnelpedonale.com 45

Cemen Tech www.cementech.com 13

Chemgrout www.chemgrout.com 67

CHENG DAy MACHINERy WORKS CO., LTD www.chengday.com.tw 49

CO.ME.T. Officine SRL www.officinecomet.com 29

Columbia Machine, Inc www.columbiamachine.com 67

Convergent Group S.A. - Convergent Group www.convergent-group.com 09

Convergent Group S.A. - Lisochem www.lisochem.com 33

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment www.bobcat.eu 67

Enjoy Montpellier (ENERGAIA 2012) www.energaia-expo.com IBC

Hannover - Messe International Istanbul Ltd. Sti. (DOMOTEX Middle East 2012)

www.domotex-middle-east.com 63

Haulotte M.E www.haulotte.com 67

Hypertherm Europe B.v. www.hypertherm.com 51

LAMETER SRL www.lameter.it 61

Liebherr Holding www.liebherr.com IFC

MB SpA www.mbcrusher.com 03/67

O.CuOGHI SAS www.cuoghisas.it 23

Pile Dynamics, Inc. www.pile.com 67

REC (Saudi Build 2012) www.saudibuild-expo.com 55

SAuEREISEN www.sauereisen.com 39/67

Schneider Electric www.schneider-electric.com 67

SOCAGE SRL www.socage.it 31

Sulzer Pumps Wastewater Italy SRL www.sulzer.com 19

The Big 5 Show 2012 - dmg::events www.thebig5.ae/acw1 43

vEI Group SRL www.veigroup.com 17

volvo Trucks www.volvotrucks.com OBC

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CLOSING LETTER الكلمة اخلتامية


Ali Alrahbi, Vice President for Quality Health, Safety and Envi-ronment (HSE) & Security at Dolphin Energy, said that while HSE practice in the Gulf energy sector is at a high level, sev-eral key challenges remain. “The energy sector in the GCC is very advanced in setting up HSE policies and procedures, and I believe the region is using the best international prac-tices, codes, and standards related to the energy industry”, said Alrahbi, a panel member at the upcoming 8th Annual HSE Forum in Energy, taking place from 8-10 October at the Doha Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Alrahbi mentioned that “The key challenges to maintain HSE excellence are to increase access to more knowledgeable resources and initiatives dedicated only to HSE, along with developing ways to encourage more Qataris into the HSE field.” He said, “I would like to see a framework where all in-terested parties are represented, operating in collaboration with regulatory bodies to review existing policies and study improvement opportunities in line with best practice from the international community.”

Having begun gas production in 2007, Dolphin Energy oper-ates in Qatar and the UAE, and has consistently placed HSE excellence at the forefront of all its business practices and operations. Alrahbi said that the company has developed a set of key performance indicators to measure continuous ef-forts in safeguarding people, minimizing impacts on the en-vironment, and protecting its assets. He added: “One of Dol-phin Energy’s earliest decisions was to rank quality, health, safety and environmental excellence with other primary business objectives.”

Alrahbi continued, “In 2008, Dolphin Energy started to formalize its CSR commitments, and became a founding member of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group. Since then, it has embraced this commitment further by integrating sustainability key performance indicators into its opera-tional objectives.”

More Ways Needed to Encourage qatar Nationals into Energy HSE Field

ضرورة إيجاد طرق جديدة لحث المواطنين القطريين

للعمل في قطاع الصحة والسالمة والبيئة

قال علي الرهيب، نائب رئيس قسم اجلودة، الصحة والسالمة والبيئة يف دولفني للطاقة، بضرورة التصدي للتحديات اليت يواجهها قطاع الصحة والسالمة والبيئة يف صناعة الطاقة يف منطقة اخلليج، على الرغم من تطبيق أعلى املعايري العاملية. الصحة ملتقى الثامنة من الدورة املسؤولة يف اللجنة الرهيب، أحد أعضاء وقال والسالمة والبيئة يف قطاع الطاقة، والذي سيقام يف الفرتة ما بني 8-10 أكتوبر يف فندق غراند حياة الدوحة: »قطاع الطاقة يف منطقة اخلليج متقدم جدا من حيث والبيئة يف والسالمة الصحة وتنظم ممارسات توجه اليت واملعايري القوانني سن صناعة الطاقة، وأثق متام الثقة من أن املنطقة تعمل وفق أفضل املعايري العاملية،

واملمارسات املتعلقة بقطاع الطاقة«.

تكمن القطاع هذا يف التميز مواصلة تواجه اليت الرئيسية وأضاف:«التحديات الصحة بقطاع املتعلقة أو املوجه واملبادرات املطلعة للمصادر الوصول يف سهولة القطريني املواطنني من مزيد تطوير طرق حلث إىل باإلضافة والبيئة، والسالمة للعمل يف هذا القطاع«. وتابع: »أود حقا أن أرى إطارا زمنيا يشمل مجيع الفئات املهتمة، لتعمل معا مع اهليئات املنظمة إلعادة تقييم السياسات احلالية ودراسة

الفرص املتقدمة جنبا إىل جنب مع أفضل املمارسات من اجملتمع العاملي«.

وتعمل دولفني للطاقة، واليت بدأت انتاج الغاز عام 2007، يف كل من قطر واإلمارات العربية املتحدة، وتعنى بشكل كبري بتميز مواصفات الصحة والسالمة والبيئة يف مجيع أعماهلا وأقسامها. وأشار الرهيب إىل أن الشركة قامت بتطوير جمموعة من مؤشرات العمل الرئيسية لقياس اجلهود املتواصلة يف محاية األشخاص، وخفض التأثريات على البيئة، ومحاية أصول الشركة. وأضاف: »إحدى أوىل القرارات اليت اعتمدتها دولفني كانت تقييم اجلودة، الصحة، السالمة والبيئة مع باقي األعمال الرئيسية األخرى. وساهم هذا يف ترسيخ سري خطى الشركة واليوم هي من

أساسيات الشركة ويف صلب ثقافتها وهويتها«.

التزامها ومسؤولياتها، للطاقة برتسيخ دولفني بدأت العام 2008، »يف وتابع: وأصبحت عضوا مؤسسا يف جمموعة أبوظيب املستدامة. ومنذ لك احلني، قامت الشركة بتدعيم هذا املبدأ عن طريق دمج أبرز مؤشرات األداء املستدامة يف أهدافها

العملية.«

Ali Alrahbi Vice President for Quality HSE & Security

Dolphin Energy

علي الرهبينائب رئيس قسم الجودة، الصحة والسالمة والبيئة واألمن

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