< Previouspretty well, considering the fact that the market is overcrowded. INEOS is a relatively new brand and with the fact that we are very customer centric, we ensure satisfaction with the products and services that we represent and also ensure that the suppliers are happy with our performance.” Over at Lubatex, heat resistant batteries were the focus. Julien Kranz, Marketing Project Manager, said: “The response has been very great, especially for the high heat range products for high temperatures, which are specifi cally dedicated to the GCC regions.” Lubatex has specifi c products that it’s expanding into the GCC based on the technology of the product and the needs of the market, and it is also focusing on AGM technology in the batteries. On the lithium side Lubatex is starting a new partnership with a French based company called Hive Electric that specialises in lithium technology, Kranz said. “They produce tailor-made batteries, so they can be adapted to any kind of need, whether for the automotive, solar, transportation or aviation sectors. The technology is brand new in the sense Goodyear Lubricants, brought to the region by Alonsa Electric Gulf, showcased its lubricants line-up and highlighted the upcoming launch of a full range of fl uids and batteries for electric vehicles in Q2 2024. Julien Kranz, Marketing Project Manager, Lubatex, was excited at the response to Lubatex’s partnership with Hive Electric for lithium batteries. SHOW REPORT 20 | NOVEMBER 2023plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / Vehiclesthat they don’t use wear materials. So it’s more eco-friendly and safe,” Kranz added. GOODYEAR ROLLS INTO LUBRICANTS While Goodyear is a colossus in the tyre industry, the brand is also present in a big way in the lubricants space. At Automechanika, Sunil Khanchandani, MD, Alonsa Electric Gulf FZCO, said Goodyear Lubricants in under the licensing programme of the Goodyear Tire Company from the USA. “The programme was started in 2020 and at Alonsa Group we are the licensee for manufacturing, distributing and appointing distributors in our region, which comprises the GCC, Africa, the Levant and some parts of Asia. The manufacturing takes place in four plants, located in the UAE, in Malaysia, Spain and the US,” Khanchandani said. Goodyear (and Winged Foot Design) and Blimp Design are trademarks of the Goodyear Hassan Alyousuf, Director General of UAE-based United Grease & Lubricants, manufacturer of Scope Lubricants, announced an upcoming automotive battery line and a new line of lubricants for hybrid vehicles. Siddhartha Sarkar, COO, Al Shamali, said his company’s focus is on bringing the top Japanese and Korean brands to the region. Tire and Rubber Company used under license by Alonsa Electric Gulf FZCO, Dubai He added that Alonsa Group is a member of the Al Tara Group established in the UAE in 1978. The Alonsa-Goodyear licencing programme has been on since 2020 and in that time we have already established a presence in 26 countries. This is their third time at Automechanika as Alonsa Group for Goodyear and he felt the interest in Goodyear lubricants this year has been considerably more. Talking about future plans, Khanchandani elaborated: “Under the Goodyear Additives and Fluids programme, we’ll be launching the full range of fl uids and electric batteries for the electric vehicles market hopefully in the second quarter of 2024. From the engine oil perspective, we have already launched made-in-USA products into this region. “For the commercial and heavy vehicles sector, we have Goodyear Acer, a CK4 product in API terms. It’s a very high-end, fully synthetic product for diesel engines, particularly for heavy machinery. “Also on the hydraulic oils side, which are used in construction, mining and heavy drilling equipment, we have developed a highly synthetic range, which is quite different and more effective than the normal products for hydraulics,” said Khanchandani. SHOW REPORT Plant / Machinery / Vehiclesplantmachineryvehicles.comNOVEMBER 2023 | 21KHANSAHEB TO POWER LARGE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT WITH BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE I n a big move for eco-friendly construction practices in the UAE and the region, Khansaheb Civil Engineering, one of the biggest contractors in the UAE has announced that it will leverage a battery energy storage system (BESS) for its large construction equipment. The company is the fi rst contractor in the Middle East to implement this giant leap toward slashing carbon emissions and a statement from the company said this is part of its dedication to green construction practices. Khansaheb has teamed up with AJI Rentals to use Ampd Energy’s ‘Enertainer’ to power two tower cranes on its fl agship project, Serenia Living on the Palm Jumeirah. The Enertainer is a plug- and-play solution which electrifi es construction power generation. It offers a seamless, quiet, and fully automated energy supply, facilitating the construction industry’s shift away from fossil fuels. By signifi cantly reducing the use of traditional diesel generators, Khansaheb is reducing the comparative carbon footprint by up to 85%, utilising a system that operates at a noise level 30 times quieter, emits minimal diesel fumes, and reduces risks related to diesel handling. Furthermore, with much reduced requirements for maintenance and refuelling, it’s an economically intelligent option for operations. As an IoT-enabled device, it offers the added benefi t of remote monitoring, providing a comprehensive level of data transparency, invaluable for data-driven decision-making. SUSTAINABILITY ON THE AGENDA Steve Flint, Managing Director of Khansaheb Civil Engineering, commented: “At Khansaheb we have been implementing our SustainAbility agenda since 2013 and this has enabled us to drive down fuel consumption, energy consumption, water consumption and reduce waste across our business, year on year. This has in turn reduced our costs and these benefi ts have been passed on to our customers, delivering a more sustainable construction process in line with the national Sustainability Agenda.” “We promote innovative solutions that aid us in our sustainability journey. Our commitment to integrating zero emission technology, such as Ampd Energy’s Enertainer into our construction operations will further reduce a signifi cant amount of emissions and minimise our carbon footprint, while helping us provide a more sustainable solution to meeting our customers’ needs. We hope to adopt this technology on all future projects.” Hannes Van Graan, Regional Operation Manager at AJI Rentals said: “We have made a concerted effort to introduce equipment and solutions into our rental fl eet, which is enabling the move to a more sustainable construction industry, a reality. Khansaheb has embraced and implemented Ampd Energy’s Enertainer with absolutely no hesitation, and we are excited to support them in their current and future projects.” On behalf of Ampd Energy, Rafat Award, Country Manager GCC commented, “Partners like Khansaheb and AJI Rentals inspire us with their proactive commitment to innovation and sustainability. We’re so glad to see the fi rst Enertainer in the GCC deployed on a Khansaheb site through AJI Rentals. We are proud of the emissions reductions being achieved at the Serenia Living site and how it is supporting Khansaheb’s environmental agenda. We look forward to extending the benefi ts of this technology to future assignments.” Earlier this year, Khansaheb was appointed as the main contractor by Palma Development for its luxury beachfront project Serenia Living. Situated on the west crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the development will consist of 226 exclusive apartments and penthouses. With an estimated budget of AED 3 billion ($817 million), Serenia Living is set to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. Khansaheb has come together with AJI Rentals to use Ampd Energy’s ‘Entertainer’ to power two tower cranes at the Serenia Living project. Move underscores contracting giant’s commitment to green construction practices, as it becomes first Middle East contractor to implement the step 22 | NOVEMBER 2023plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / Vehicles ELECTRIFICATION Network. Build. XL. #THEBIG5HEAVY | #MIDDLEEASTCONCRETE Where the world of construction gets together Co-located with: Drive operational excellence with trailblazing solutions thebig5heavy.com | middleeastconcrete.com Meet new suppliers Discover latest trends Expand your global product range Register now for free entryAL MASAOOD CHARGES INTO GREEN MOBILITY WITH OFF-GRID SOLUTION W ith the world embracing sustainability in the face of the urgent need to decarbonise, reduce emissions and mitigate the climate crisis, electric vehicles (EV) are the future of transportation, whether commercial or personal. And even places such as the Middle East cannot remain untouched by these pressing global concerns. Despite the region being the historic hotbed of fossil fuels, with most of the global supplies emanating from its oilfi elds - and the price of carbon-based energy among the lowest worldwide in the region – the Middle East will also have to decarbonise in step with the rest of the world. And this is where home-grown brands are required to step in. One such home-grown brand that is leading the technological charge in the region is Al Masaood Power Division - part of the Al Masaood Group, one of Abu Dhabi’s leading business conglomerates – with its SHAMS+ Charge, which is among the innovative green energy solutions being explored in the region. SHAMS+ Charge is a game-changing off-grid charging solution for electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid marine vessels that is completely home- grown and manufactured in the UAE. It uses another source of energy, an even more abundant one that the Middle East is equally blessed with, this energy source is solar power. EVS PART OF CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTION According to Rasso Bartenschlager, General Manager of Al Masaood Power, the global momentum towards sustainability and decarbonisation, has brought EVs to the forefront as a promising solution against greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. A recent report by growth advisory and analytics fi rm Frost & Sullivan projects the Middle East EV market to see an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 25% between 2021 and 2027. However, the widespread adoption of EVs presents challenges in terms of charging infrastructure and its environmental impact. Enter off-grid EV charging solutions - such as SHAMS+ Charge. This is a technology that not only supports sustainability but also accelerates the decarbonisation process. Off-grid EV chargers represent a sustainable and decentralised solution to address the limitations of traditional charging infrastructure. Owing to their potential to harness clean energy, the global market for off-grid EV chargers is expected to reach an impressive value of $2.9 billion by 2031, driven by an increasing adoption rate of eco-friendly mobility options and strong government support, according to IDTechEx. By generating and storing renewable energy on- site, off-grid EV charging solution reduce reliance on fossil fuels and minimise carbon footprints. Embracing the concept of green mobility, the UAE is especially focused on promoting the development of off-grid charging infrastructure. Its forward-looking national agenda places signifi cant PARTNER CONTENT 24 | NOVEMBER 2023plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / Vehiclesemphasis on sustainable modes of transportation and aims to achieve approximately 42,000 electric vehicles on its roads by 2030. It is in this scenario that an innovative new solution such as SHAMS+ Charge assumes even greater importance. SHAMS+ Charge enables fast and sustainable battery charging using solar energy, with a network of charging stations serving the automotive and maritime sectors. The solution is equipped with smart features to ensure stable charging and can be installed cordlessly for maximum convenience and fl exibility in various locations, including agricultural areas and marine ports. Explaining Al Masaood Power’s vision behind the charging solution, Bartenschlager says: "At Al Masaood Power, we are committed to leading the way towards a sustainable future in the UAE. SHAMS+ Charge not only reaffi rms our dedication to promoting electric and green mobility, but also supports the ambitious clean energy goals of the UAE. This unique and pioneering solution aims to enhance connectivity and deliver a seamless plug- and-charge experience, contributing to the wider adoption of electric vehicles and marine vessels in the region.” Rasso Bartenschlager, General Manager, Al Masaood Power. SHAMS+ Charge aims to deliver a seamless plug-and-charge experience for electric vehicles in the region. Al Masaood Power takes pride in its pioneering efforts to provide power solutions that cater to the energy needs of the UAE, he adds. In pursuit of these efforts, it has over the years introduced several fi rsts in the region, including world-class hydrogen-powered electric generators in the UAE. AL MASAOOD’S EXPERTISE IN POWER SYSTEMS Al Masaood Power also offers “unrivalled expertise in power generation systems and industrial diesel engine applications”, representing prestigious brands like MTU, Volvo Penta, and Leroy Somer in the UAE and Bahrain. And now, in its pursuit of a sustainable future for generations to come, Al Masaood Power has launched its own off-grid charging solution brand, SHAMS+ Charge. “This marks yet another signifi cant milestone in our sustainability endeavours. SHAMS+ Charge is the fi rst off-grid ultra-fast and smart charging solution, designed to decarbonise the transport industry and catalyse electric vehicle adoption in the construction, industrial, and marine sectors,” Bartenschlager says. “Our future sprawling network of charging stations caters to the battery needs of the automotive and maritime sectors, even in the most remote and inaccessible areas. What sets SHAMS+ Charge apart is its reliance on solar power input and output harnessed from BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), making it a scalable and fl exible solution that can be installed in a wide range of rural and urban locations.” He explains that with the “cutting-edge technology” that SHAMS+ Charge employs, users can experience the highest charging speeds possible and achieve a range extension of over 100km in just 10 minutes. “As trailblazers in the energy sector, we remain dedicated to steering the transition towards sustainable and green energy. Our mission is to introduce cutting-edge technological solutions that make a tangible impact. The launch of our SHAMS+ Charge is a signifi cant milestone in our sustainability endeavours and solidifi es our position as leaders in the energy sector in the UAE,” says Bartenschlager. “As the fi rst fully manufactured charging solution in the UAE, SHAMS+ Charge aligns with the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategic initiative to fast-track the transition to a cleaner and greener transportation infrastructure." PARTNER CONTENT Plant / Machinery / Vehiclesplantmachineryvehicles.comNOVEMBER 2023 | 25GALADARI TRUCKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES SITRAK TRUCKS IN UAE EMIRATES GLOBAL MOTOR ELECTRIC BRINGS SANY ELECTRIC TRUCKS TO UAE E mirates Global Motor Electric (EGME) has become the exclusive distributor of SANY light and heavy-duty electric trucks after the UAE-based electric vehicle and energy storage solutions provider signed an agreement with the Chinese multinational heavy machinery and truck manufacturer. EGME, a member of Al Fahim group, said the agreement aims to promote sustainable mobility solutions across the UAE and lay the groundwork for a cleaner mobility sector. The company added that it offers complete electric mobility solutions with the aim of promoting sustainable mobility options across the region. The strategic partnership between the two parties will allow EGME to expand their product line and SANY to introduce electric trucks in the UAE, with the fi rst batch of light and heavy-duty electric trucks. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Alfahim, Chairman of Al Fahim group, and Liang Linhe, Chairman of SANY, in the presence of Hany Tawfi k, Head of EGME, and other senior executives from both companies. Ahmed Abdeljalil Alfahim, Chairman of Al Fahim group, commented: “We are excited to announce our agreement with SANY, which is in line with our shared goal of promoting electric mobility solutions in the UAE. As an innovation-driven company, we hope to become the nation's top provider of electric mobility solutions, charging infrastructure and energy storage by 2030. This vision will be further advanced by our partnership with SANY, China’s largest and the world’s third-largest heavy equipment manufacturer, allowing us to expand our product lineup in order to accommodate the UAE's evolving EV needs.” Hany Tawfi k, Head of EGME, added: “Our strategy is centered on offering complete EV solutions, with the goal of becoming a global leader in mobility solutions, from the UAE to the rest of the world. We have an ever growing range of electric vehicles which have been tested extensively in the UAE. We are continuously on the look-out for the right products from around the globe to serve our market. In the future, we look to manufacture products locally further enhancing sustainability and contribute to the development and diversity of the UAE economy.” GTHE says the SITRAK brand from Sinotruck will be a welcome addition to thwe region's transport sector. G aladari Trucks and Heavy Equipment (GTHE) have offi cially launched SITRAK Trucks in the UAE, marking the launch at a special evening last month hosted at the Al Raha Beach Hotel in Abu Dhabi, which saw several VIP guest in attendance. Representatives from Sinotruk – SITRAK’s parent company - and Galadari discussed the signifi cance of the Middle East market for the largest Chinese truck manufacturer at the exclusive networking event, which was part of an evening of celebration as attendees enjoyed the chance to witness the unveiling of SITRAK trucks. According to a statement from GTHE, the SITRAK brand has already made a considerable impact in the region with its “revolutionary” truck and guests at the event were able to explore the trucks fi rsthand, admiring their sleek design and cutting-edge technology. Sinotruk and Galadari representatives also shared insights into why the Middle East is so central to their operations and why the UAE is a key supplier. Clearly, the area is a prime location for the distribution and sale of these powerful trucks, and producers are eager to capitalise on the market's potential, said the representatives. The networking event was an excellent opportunity for guests to make important connections and discuss potential collaborations, said GTHE, adding that the collaboration was in full view as representatives from Sinotruk and Galadari addressed the importance of the Middle East as a hub of international trade and industry. “The evening was a great success, and it was clear that SITRAK trucks will be a welcome addition to the region. With Galadari Trucks and Heavy Equipment leading the way, this could be the start of a new era in UAE transport,” said GTHE in its statement. EGME and SANY offi cials sign the distributorship agreement. 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