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In the world of electrical engineering, clarity and precision are key. A professional panel builder understands that clear identification is just as important as the wiring itself.

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Clear, immediate insight

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The C32B delivers up to 895 kW. (Image source: Caterpillar)

Construction

Caterpillar has launched the Cat C32B diesel engine, a redesigned power platform offering best-in-class power density and improved durability for large off-highway machinery.

Available globally through Cat dealers, the 32.1-litre, 12-cylinder engine introduces several design upgrades aimed at boosting performance, extending time between rebuilds, and ensuring reliability across demanding industrial applications.

The C32B delivers up to 895 kW (1,200 hp) and 5,861 Nm (4,323 lb-ft) for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and 839 kW (1,125 hp) and 5,499 Nm (4,056 lb-ft) for EU Stage V. For less regulated regions, a peak rating of 1,007 kW (1,350 hp) and 6,166 Nm (4,548 lb-ft) is available. Its wide-ranging applications include loaders, cranes, dredgers, trenchers, forestry equipment, hydraulic power units, compressors, pumps, and drill rigs.

“For nearly 20 years, the Cat C32 engine platform has set the standard for premium power and endurance in construction, mining and other industrial applications,” said Steve Ferguson, senior vice president of Caterpillar Industrial Power Systems. “The new Cat C32B builds on this field-proven reputation with a series of upgrades and new technologies that will drive the superior performance of off-highway equipment for years to come.”

Key enhancements include a new cast-iron alloy block for added structural strength, an induction-hardened crankshaft with larger journals, and redesigned connecting rods for optimised bearing performance. An upgraded lubrication system with a higher-capacity oil pump, improved oil cooler, and piston cooling jets boosts wear resistance and reliability. The engine also features thicker shim gaskets, redesigned pistons, optimised cylinder head geometry for heat transfer, and valve updates to reduce wear and extend service life.

For protection, the C32B introduces dual-sensor coolant leak detection and incorporates a dual-can diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) aftertreatment system. This passive, maintenance-free solution removes the need for regeneration or thermal management, offering operational efficiency and flexible mounting options to reduce package size and installation costs.

Compatible with renewable fuels such as 100% hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), the engine also supports factory-built industrial power units (IPUs) with pre-mounted aftertreatment and cooling packs, helping OEMs lower validation and installation expenses.

With these advancements, Caterpillar positions the C32B as a next-generation solution that combines durability, flexibility, and sustainability to power large-scale industrial operations for years ahead.

Alstom showcases sustainable rail innovations in Abu Dhabi

Logistics

Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, will showcase its latest rail and digital innovations at the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition & Conference 2025, held under the theme “The Future of Transport and Global Connectivity” from 30 September to 2 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

Visitors to Alstom’s exhibition space will experience interactive demonstrations that highlight how the company’s sustainable rail solutions are transforming mobility.

Attendees can take a virtual reality journey through the Avelia Stream high-speed train, explore the Alstom Virtual Universe (a 4 sq km digital city) and engage with cybersecurity challenges that illustrate Alstom’s comprehensive approach to security. The showcase also includes predictive maintenance platforms, smart signaling technology, and an exhibit on the Citadis LRT, renowned for its energy efficiency and safety, in operation across more than 140 countries.

Alstom’s leadership will participate in key discussions on 1 October, offering insights into sustainable urban mobility and global innovation.

Henri Poupart-Lafarge, CEO of Alstom, will present “High-Speed Rail Horizons: Scaling networks, advancing technology, and connecting regions,” while Martin Vaujour, President for Africa–Middle East & Central Asia, will join a panel on stakeholder collaboration strategies for high-speed rail projects.

The company’s contributions to rail development in the Gulf region are significant, supporting rapid execution of modern mobility networks that are integral to economic transformation.

Alstom has played a vital role in projects such as Dubai Metro Route 2020, which operates 50 driverless Metropolis trainsets covering 15mn km annually and serving approximately one million passengers daily, and the Dubai Tramway, the Gulf’s first fully catenary-free system, which has reduced service-impacting failures by a third since 2020.

In Qatar, the Lusail Tramway, the largest in the Gulf, spans 34 km with 28 Citadis X05 trams, handling around 23,000 passengers per day during the 2022 World Cup.

Other key regional projects include the Riyadh Metro, Jeddah Airport People Mover, and AlUla Tramway, all enhancing automation, reliability, and sustainable urban mobility.

Alstom’s leadership in decarbonisation is underscored by COP28 research showing that expanding rail networks by 192,000 kilometers could prevent 1.8 gigatons of CO₂ emissions by 2050, highlighting the efficiency of rail transport, which carries 8% of passengers and 7% of freight while consuming only 2% of transport energy.

Through these initiatives, Alstom is shaping a sustainable and efficient mobility landscape across the Gulf, driving both economic growth and environmental stewardship while reinforcing its role as a key partner in regional rail development.

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NEXTCHEM brings the expertise of a multinational engineering player in downstream energy. (Image source: NEXTCHEM)

Energy

NEXTCHEM (MAIRE), a leader in technological solutions for industrialising the energy transition, has officially opened its new regional office in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step in the company’s strategic expansion across the Middle East.

As part of the MAIRE Group, NEXTCHEM brings the expertise of a multinational engineering player in downstream energy services with strong Italian roots. The group operates in 50 countries, employs over 10,200 professionals, and has completed more than 1,500 projects worldwide.

MAIRE has maintained a presence in the UAE since the late 1990s through its engineering and construction unit, TECNIMONT, delivering key projects that support the region’s economic and social development. Currently, TECNIMONT and NEXTCHEM are both involved in ADNOC’s Hail and Ghasha onshore development, a major global initiative aimed at decarbonising the gas processing industry. The group also carries out strategic projects in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.

NEXTCHEM heads MAIRE’s Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) business unit and is now reinforcing its Middle East footprint with a portfolio of advanced technologies and innovative solutions. Its focus spans three core areas: Sustainable Fertilisers and Nitrogen-Based Fuels, Low-Carbon Energy Vectors, and Sustainable Materials and Circular Solutions, all designed to support the region’s decarbonisation goals.

Industrial innovation

The Abu Dhabi office opening brought together members of MAIRE’s Board of Directors, senior executives from NEXTCHEM, ADNOC officials, and other industry leaders. Attendees included H.E. Lorenzo Fanara, Italian Ambassador to the UAE, Mr. Hazeem Al Suwaidi, CEO of BOROUGE Group, and Mr. Youssef Al Nowais, MAIRE’s long-term industrial partner and shareholder.

The new Abu Dhabi office positions NEXTCHEM to better collaborate with regional partners and clients, enabling faster deployment of low-carbon technologies and sustainable industrial solutions across the Gulf. The company’s move reflects the growing focus in the Middle East on sustainable energy development, innovative industrial technologies, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

NEXTCHEM’s expansion in the region highlights the company’s long-term commitment to driving industrial innovation and sustainability, leveraging both local expertise and global capabilities to support critical projects that align with the UAE’s energy and climate ambitions.

“The opening of NEXTCHEM’s regional offices underscores our long-term commitment to the UAE and the wider Middle East region,” said Mohammed Nafid, Middle East STS region vice president. “Building on two decades of trusted engineering know-how through TECNIMONT, we are now bringing NEXTCHEM’s technology portfolio to support the decarbonization objectives of our clients. Customers are looking for partners that can combine proven project delivery with innovative, competitive, economically viable technological solutions,” added Nafid, “Our Abu Dhabi base will allow us to work even more closely with stakeholders to reinforce the region’s global leadership in the energy transition —project by project.”

Thomas Loffler, senior vice president – ADIPEC, dmg events and Abdulmunim Al Kindy, chairman, ADIPEC 2025. (Image source: dmg events)

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Water

Visitors will also see the W80 AXgen axial flux motor. (Image source: WEG)

Water

Leading motor and drive manufacturer WEG will present its latest energy-efficient technologies at Global Water Expo 2025, held from 2-4 September at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.

Exhibiting at stand 1B41, Hall 1, WEG will highlight solutions designed to advance sustainable water infrastructure in the Middle East.

Among the innovations on display will be the W23 Sync+ motor, a hybrid combining PM, ferrite or neodymium magnets and SynRM technologies, achieving IE5 and anticipated IE6 efficiency ratings — the highest currently available. Designed for pumps, compressors and high-load applications, the motor delivers maximum energy savings while lowering total cost of ownership and CO₂ emissions.

Visitors will also see the W80 AXgen axial flux motor, offering up to 96.9% efficiency in a lightweight, compact design, along with the CFW line of VSDs for scalable process control, the ADV200-SP solar-powered drive, and WG20/WG50 gearboxes for high torque transmission.

“Water is a critical resource in the Middle East, where growing demand and limited natural supply make efficiency and reliability essential. This means that choosing the right equipment for the job is vital,” commented Raphael Torrano, managing director at WEG Middle East.

“WEG has actively been involved in Middle East water projects, providing motors, drives and transformers for desalination and transmission operations to support the region’s national infrastructure and to advance sustainability. We’re committed to the global energy transition, supporting regional and national climate goals through technologies that improve efficiency and reduce emissions.”

The Dammam Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) was officially inaugurated earlier this week. (Image source: Metito)

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Construction

Construction

In collaboration with Technical Review Middle East and African Review, Liebherr has released a comprehensive industry outlook exploring how mining, construction, logistics, and energy sectors across Africa and the Middle East are undergoing rapid transformation.

The study highlights the urgent need for these high-risk industries to raise productivity, improve safety, and strengthen infrastructure against increasingly complex challenges. From isolated mining operations in central Africa to fast-growing urban hubs in the Gulf, businesses must contend with volatile regulatory conditions, extreme climates, and infrastructure gaps.

Liebherr’s latest report underlines how its broad portfolio of machines, including cranes, excavators, mining trucks, and material handling systems, is engineered to deliver consistent performance under such demanding circumstances. With a strong focus on safety systems, digitalisation, and sustainability, the company is helping customers minimise downtime, cut emissions, and maintain resilience.

Inside the report:

  • Explore how Africa and the Middle East are reshaping high-risk industries through large-scale infrastructure, mining, and logistics projects.

  • Learn from case studies demonstrating how Liebherr technology supports major developments, from new port facilities to rail corridors and airport expansions.

  • Gain insights into Liebherr’s investment in local skills through regional service hubs, operator training, and technical development programmes.

  • Discover how next-generation solutions, such as connected fleet management, automation, and digital monitoring, are giving companies greater control over complex operations.

  • Understand the company’s sustainability roadmap, which includes fuel-efficient engines, partial electrification, and eco-driving practices designed to lower carbon footprints.

  • See how long-term partnerships with local distributors and contractors are enabling businesses to adapt, innovate, and grow sustainably across the region.

Positioned as both a supplier and a strategic partner, Liebherr emphasises that progress in high-risk industries depends not just on machines, but on knowledge transfer, innovation, and collaboration.

This exclusive report offers valuable insights for decision-makers, providing a roadmap for navigating operational risks while driving industrial growth across Africa and the Middle East.

Download the full report now.

 

Mohamed Amer, managing director of ICC MENA. (Image source: ICC)

XCMG delivers 200 advanced heavy machines to West Asia and North Africa, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. (XCMG Machinery)

Mining

Delivering results in lithium sorting. (Image source: TOMRA Mining)

Mining

One year after commissioning the world’s largest lithium ore sorting facility, Pilbara Minerals is reaping substantial rewards from TOMRA Mining’s advanced sensor-based sorting technology at its Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia.

The technology has helped deliver the strongest quarterly production figures of FY25, significantly lowered operating costs, and improved overall resource utilisation.

The June Quarter FY25 results underline this transformation. Pilbara Minerals reported a 77% increase in production volumes and a 10% reduction in unit operating costs (FOB) compared with the previous quarter.

These impressive gains are attributed to the ramp-up of the P1000 expansion and the seamless integration of TOMRA Mining’s high-precision sorting systems. By unlocking value from ore that was previously uneconomical to process, the operation is improving both profitability and sustainability.

Commissioned in August 2024 as part of the P680 Expansion Project, the state-of-the-art crushing and sorting plant boasts a capacity exceeding 1,000 tonnes per hour, making it the largest lithium ore sorting facility in the world. At the heart of its success is TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based technology, which enables early waste rejection during processing.

This approach not only enhances lithium recovery rates and final product quality but also reduces energy usage and minimises environmental impact.

The facility addresses one of the core challenges in lithium mining—efficiently managing spodumene ore embedded within barren host rock. It operates with 10 high-precision TOMRA sorters, each tailored to specific particle sizes: four TOMRA COM Tertiary XRT units for fine material, three TOMRA COM XRT 2.0 units for mid-sized particles, and three TOMRA PRO Primary Color sorters for coarse material.

This targeted sorting removes waste material at an early stage, which streamlines downstream processing, cuts annual energy consumption by an estimated 8–15 GWh, and ensures a consistently high-quality lithium product.

The project’s delivery was the result of years of collaboration between TOMRA Mining, Pilbara Minerals, and engineering partner DRA Global. Extensive test work at TOMRA’s Sydney Test Center confirmed the technology’s ability to maintain high lithium recovery and effective waste separation across varying ore types. The facility was completed on time and on budget, demonstrating the strength of the partnership and the operational readiness of the technology.

From a strategic perspective, the sorting facility supports Pilbara Minerals’ long-term objectives of cost optimisation and sustainable growth. It expands the Pilgangoora Operation’s production capacity while establishing the foundation for further growth through the P2000 project, for which feasibility studies are already underway.

With the P1000 expansion fully operational and the next phase of growth in motion, the Pilgangoora Operation stands as a benchmark for innovation in the lithium mining sector.

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The agreement aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy. (Image source: Maaden)

Manufacturing

SteelFab 2026 will focus on the latest cutting-edge technologies transforming the global iron and steel industries.

Manufacturing

Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the 21st edition of SteelFab, the Middle East’s leading event for the metalworking, metal manufacturing, and steel fabrication industry, from 12-15 January, 2026

The exhibition is expected to see strong participation from regional and international companies and manufacturers, featuring more than 650 major global brands from 38 countries showcasing their latest technologies, machinery, and innovations in the metalworking sector.

Active international participation and strong local presence

SteelFab 2026 will bring together top local and international players in the iron and steel industry to present state-of-the-art machinery, equipment, and tools related to Sheet metal industries, welding and cutting, pipe manufacturing, robotics, and other advanced technologies.

Participants will include leading companies from the UK, Germany, India, Taiwan, China, Italy, Turkey, and the UAE, in addition to the most prominent local manufacturers and distributors.

Strengthening Sharjah’s role as a regional metal production hub

H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, emphasised that SteelFab remains the region’s premier platform for the metal-manufacturing and steel fabrication industry. He noted that the exhibition continues to play a pivotal role in enabling manufacturers and companies to showcase their latest products and services, while connecting with potential clients and strategic partners.

He added that SteelFab’s remarkable success over the past two decades is reflected in consistently high participation levels. The 2026 edition is expected to draw over 300+ international companies and 180 local firms, marking an increase compared to previous editions. A surge in visitor turnout is also anticipated, with attendees representing a wide range of industrial sectors.

Advanced Modern Technologies

SteelFab 2026 will focus on the latest cutting-edge technologies transforming the global iron and steel industries. This edition will once again feature metal cutting, metal forming, welding, power tools, innovation trends, market analysis, automation, 3D printing and the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on manufacturing processes.

To foster greater connectivity, SteelFab 2026 will host an expanded Buyers Program, providing exclusive networking opportunities between exhibitors and more than 250 key industry leaders.

The exhibition will also spotlight the newest technologies in laser cutting, welding, robotics, CNC machining, machine tools, plate and pipe bending and cutting, 3D printing and precision metal fabrication. In addition, it will feature the 5th edition of the Best Welder Competition, offering a platform to showcase talent, recognise excellence, and celebrate innovation in welding practices.

The awards highlight employees whose ideas have delivered measurable improvements through EGA’s Suggestion Scheme. (Image source: EGA)

Logistics

Alstom showcases sustainable rail innovations in Abu Dhabi

Logistics

Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, will showcase its latest rail and digital innovations at the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition & Conference 2025, held under the theme “The Future of Transport and Global Connectivity” from 30 September to 2 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

Visitors to Alstom’s exhibition space will experience interactive demonstrations that highlight how the company’s sustainable rail solutions are transforming mobility.

Attendees can take a virtual reality journey through the Avelia Stream high-speed train, explore the Alstom Virtual Universe (a 4 sq km digital city) and engage with cybersecurity challenges that illustrate Alstom’s comprehensive approach to security. The showcase also includes predictive maintenance platforms, smart signaling technology, and an exhibit on the Citadis LRT, renowned for its energy efficiency and safety, in operation across more than 140 countries.

Alstom’s leadership will participate in key discussions on 1 October, offering insights into sustainable urban mobility and global innovation.

Henri Poupart-Lafarge, CEO of Alstom, will present “High-Speed Rail Horizons: Scaling networks, advancing technology, and connecting regions,” while Martin Vaujour, President for Africa–Middle East & Central Asia, will join a panel on stakeholder collaboration strategies for high-speed rail projects.

The company’s contributions to rail development in the Gulf region are significant, supporting rapid execution of modern mobility networks that are integral to economic transformation.

Alstom has played a vital role in projects such as Dubai Metro Route 2020, which operates 50 driverless Metropolis trainsets covering 15mn km annually and serving approximately one million passengers daily, and the Dubai Tramway, the Gulf’s first fully catenary-free system, which has reduced service-impacting failures by a third since 2020.

In Qatar, the Lusail Tramway, the largest in the Gulf, spans 34 km with 28 Citadis X05 trams, handling around 23,000 passengers per day during the 2022 World Cup.

Other key regional projects include the Riyadh Metro, Jeddah Airport People Mover, and AlUla Tramway, all enhancing automation, reliability, and sustainable urban mobility.

Alstom’s leadership in decarbonisation is underscored by COP28 research showing that expanding rail networks by 192,000 kilometers could prevent 1.8 gigatons of CO₂ emissions by 2050, highlighting the efficiency of rail transport, which carries 8% of passengers and 7% of freight while consuming only 2% of transport energy.

Through these initiatives, Alstom is shaping a sustainable and efficient mobility landscape across the Gulf, driving both economic growth and environmental stewardship while reinforcing its role as a key partner in regional rail development.

The bonded rail corridor will enable seamless goods movement. (Image source: Etihad Rail)

DP World handled a record 1.3mn vehicles in Dubai in 2024. (Image source: DP World)

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