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13.01.2021
Lego® scale model EX1900 SL 40 meters and EX1200-7 with 2-piece boom
Lego® specialist Tom Van Mol reconstructed with extreme precision and accuracy 2 impressive excavators in Lego®, both in 1/20 scale.
23.10.2020
Hitachi Zero Emission excavator ZE85 - For a clean jobsite
To meet the ever-increasing demand for sustainable and socially responsible business practices, Hitachi, in cooperation with KTEG, launched the ZE85.
Based on the Hitachi ZX85US, the ZE85 offers a run time of four hours in its maximum configuration by which the capacity requirements can be customised with several built-in battery modules. The charging time can be reduced to 35 - 45 minutes when using a CCS2 interface of up to 150 kW to charge the battery system. This means it can be charged during break times on the job site.
16.10.2020
Next generation of Zaxis-7 large excavators
Hitachi puts owners and operators in complete control with the next generation of Zaxis-7 large excavators. The new ZX490LCH-7, ZX530LCH-7, ZX690LCH-7 and ZX890LCH-7 Stage-V compliant models have an industry-leading cab with first-class comfort and safety features. Their exceptional reliability, efficiency and productivity provide owners with opportunities to increase profits and reduce costs.
04.09.2020
Exceptional transportation in the centre of Monaco
In this film you see how a fully loaded truck maneuvers through downtown Monaco.
31.08.2020
Feryn expands its sales to prefabricated garage boxes
Feryn, a well-known supplier and manufacturer of garage doors and awnings, has just started up a new department for the sale and installation of prefabricated garage boxes.
28.08.2020
Starfish at work in gigantic wind mill park in Taiwan
In 2018, Jan De Nul, together with Hitachi LTD, won a tender for the construction and installation of 21 wind turbines on the high seas, 10 km from the coastline.
13.08.2020
Luyckx coloring pages
04.06.2020
State-of-the-art, ultra-spacious cab in the new Zaxis-7 excavators
The state-of-the-art, ultra-spacious cab in the new Zaxis-7 excavators is the perfect working environment. It offers operators ultimate comfort and quality, with some of the lowest noise levels in the industry – and 20% less vibration than the previous generation.
30.05.2020
Organisational changes at Hitachi with a positive impact on Luyckx services
Organisational changes at Hitachi with a positive impact on Luyckx services were announced yesterday by HCME (Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe). The assembly activities of the range of Hitachi machines that Luyckx distributes will stop in the Netherlands and will be left to the factories in Japan, which will have a positive impact on the production time of the machines.
15.05.2020
Two HSC Crawler Cranes SCX2800 for Aertssen Machinery Services UAE
Recently 2 new SCX2800A-3 crawler cranes were delivered which contribute to the further expansion of the crane division of Aertssen Machinery Services Middle East.
24.04.2020
Jan De Nul deploys three ZX870 Starfish for construction windmill farm in Taiwan
Jan De Nul has deployed three Hitachi ZX870 Starfish excavators to build the foundation of the Taiwanese Changhua Offshore Windmill Farm.
The Changhua Offshore Wind Farm contract was signed with the Consortium Jan De Nul-Hitachi on 30 April 2018. The project entails the manufacturing and installation of 21 5.2MW offshore wind turbines for the Changhua Offshore Wind Farm, off the coast of Fangyuan in Central Western Taiwan,
using the ZX870 Starfish excavators to construct landfalls.
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14.11.2019
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08.09.2019
HITACHI'S Marines
Have a look at the cover story of September issue of PMV Middle East.
Middle East Crane Equipment trading modifies Hitachi's hydraulic crawler excavators with extended booms and raised platforms to equip them for dredging and breakwater construction.
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17.05.2019
New arrival WHEELED EXCAVATORS
New series Wheeled Excavators.
Quick, strong and economical.
More information. Contact us.
15.05.2019
HITACHI making new connections
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) was among the leading manufacturers at Bauma 2019 with more than 30 machines on show.
The company showcased a wide range of products and services, from the new Zaxis-6 mini excavators to the latest EX-7 quarrying and mining machines.
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11.04.2019
Introducing the new EX-7 range
The exciting next generation of mining excavators, the Hitachi EX-7 series has been designed with the focus on safety, productivity and connectivity.
Incorporating the latest innovations, the new models illustrate how Hitachi is at the forefront of the technological revolution taking place within the mining industry, optimising the efficiency of customers’ operations.
Read more.
08.04.2019
Connect with Hitachi at BAUMA
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) will be among the leading manufacturers at Bauma 2019 with more than 30 machines on show from 8 to 14 April. The company will showcase a wide range of products and services on stand number FN/718.
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05.03.2019
HITACHI looks to the future at Bauma
from 8 to 14 April.
The company will showcase a wide range of products and services on stand number FN/718, including several new Zaxis-6 mini excavators and
compact wheel loaders, the ZX210X-6 ICT hydraulic excavator, and new special application machines.
Read more.
04.03.2019
Middle East Crane obtains ADNOC - ICV certification
Middle East Crane has recently obtained the ADNOC - In-Country Value (IVC) certification.
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01.03.2019
No challenge too big for ULTIMATED and AERTSSEN
With more than a half-century of expertise to its name, contractor Aertssen performs hoisting, transport and infrastructure activities. The company lifts building projects to a higher level with professional know-how, a zeal for work and the range of truly impressive machinery at their service. On one of the cranes, a Hitachi EX1200, Ultimated installed a Topcon X53i system.
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10.12.2018
HITACHI'S new home
Have a look at the cover story in the December issue of Construction Machinery ME.
Middle East Crane Equipment Trading opens its new one-stop shop in Dubai.
The official distributor of Hitachi Construction Machinery in the UAE and HCS Cranes in the entire region, Middle East Crane Equipment Trading bets on after-sales support as it moves into it's new 10,000 sqm facility in Dubai.
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19.11.2018
Hitachi GROUND CONTROL 26
Issue 26, of the Ground Control magazine is available containing some interesting topics:
- New developments at HCME factories.
- Premium Used model makes its debut.
Read more.
12.11.2018
OPENING new facilities Middle East Crane
On November 1st, Middle East Crane has officially opened its new facilities in Dubai Industrial Park.
Read more.
08.11.2018
Masters of the heavy lift
Tony Nuyts, General manager, Aertssen Machinery Service Ltd - Abu Dhabi, discusses the multinational heavy lift and cranes rental services provider's operations in the region with CCME and gives insights into what makes it such a recognised name.
Read more.
01.11.2018
Middle East Crane Equipment Trading opens §3 million Dubai branch
The official distributor of Hitachi Construction Machinery and HSC Cranes in the UAE had opened a 10,000m2 facility in Dubai Industrial Park.
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20.08.2018
Earthmoving August 2018
Issue 5 - the August edition of the Hitachi Earth Moving Newsletter is available.
With some interesting features:
- Hitachi goes underground: Istanboel, Turkey Metro Line
- Event: Big5 Heavy 2018 - UAE
- New arrival: Wheeled Excavator ZX210W-5A
Read more.
14.08.2018
NEW FACILITIES IN DUBAI
Last week our new facilities in Dubai were approved by the official authorities.
From 3D-drawing to end result at 8 months time!
No challenge is too big for us.
We look forward to the offcial opening on November 1st.
02.07.2018
Joint venture between Luyckx and 3D Consult focuses on 3D machine control
On 26/06/2018, Luyckx and 3D-Consult founded the joint venture ULTIMATED. It bundles the knowledge of two established industry experts: Luyckx, as specialist in the distribution and servicing of machines, and 3D-consult, an expert in land surveying and 3D machine control.
Ultimated is the first one-stop shop to offer tailored guidance and advice on position fixing to companies in (road) construction, earthmoving and infrastructure.
11.06.2018
We are almost there - Progress New Facilities
This week we received the final approval from the Civil Defence Department for the complention of our office building.
We strive to move to our new facilities by the end of August.
Official opening is planned for November 1st.
We will keep you posted.
14.05.2018
A successfull delivery of 4 new ZX870 to EMW
We are very proud to announce a succesful delivery of 4 new ZX870 excavators to EMW.
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07.05.2018
Right kit at the lower price!
Right part in the right kit.
Price advantage.
Hassle free: Quick and simplied service interval hours.
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02.05.2018
Urban congestion creates new demand for wheeled excavators
Increasing urban density and congestion are forcing construction contractors to opt for earthmoving equipment that they can transport easily from one location to another while minimising damage to streets and curbs. As a result, wheeled excavators are gaining popularity as alternatives to conventional crawler excavators because of their lifting capacities, stability and manoeuvrability.
Responding to these trends in the Middle East, Hitachi has relaunched its range of wheeled excavators in the region. The company showcased its revamped Zaxis range of excavators recently at the Big 5 Heavy 2018 expo held in Dubai.
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09.04.2018
Middle East Crane expands its service fleet
To improve our on site services Middle East Crane recently invested in an additional 16 ton service truck with crane.
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02.04.2018
An impression of the Big 5 Heavy - 2018
From the 26th until the 28th of March Middle East Crane participated on the Big 5 Heavy as it was organized in Dubai / United Arab Emirates in its new set up for the first time.
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06.02.2018
Hitachi Orange is back in the UAE
Hitachi and its regional construction machinery dealer MECET tell about how their year-old is UAE-partnership is bearing fruit.
Read more in the latest February issue of Construction Machinery Middle East.
15.01.2018
Belgian Block Brute - it is phenomenally powerful, very productive and slews really quickly
Aertssen has taken delivery of another extreme version of Hitachi's EX1200 called the Grizzly 2.0. The big Hitachi was primarly designed to lift and place 10t rock armour blocks 27m from the centre to its slew ring.
Read more.
30.11.2017
Progress new facilities under construction - Middle East Crane
The contractor Vision Link has finalised the foundation and concrete works. We started the erection of the steel construction and civil defence work.
Read more.
29.11.2017
Hitachi dumptrucks Autonomous Haulage Solution - AHS
The desire to continuously improve operational efficiencies and safety in the mining industry has driven Hitachi Construction Machinery to embark on developing Autonomous Haulage System to meet and exceed customers’ expectations.
The Autonomous Haulage Solution - AHS - marks the Hitachi Group's combined approach to meet this challenge
27.11.2017
Hitachi Ground Control 24
Issue 24, the Autumn 2017 version is available. With some interesting features on the new Hitachi hybrid hydraulic excavator and a first for the construction industry with two unique oil sensors as part of the ConSite remote fleet monitoring system.
19.10.2017
Aertssen expands its crawler crane fleet
Aertssen has placed an order for 6 new cranes to expand their crawler crane fleet in the Middle East Region.
25.08.2017
Hitach iground control 13
In issue 13 of iGround Control the latest range of Zaxis-6 excavators and ZW-6 wheel loaders has been introduced boasting ‘No compromise’
03.07.2017
Lootah Group orders 2 new units ZX870
Lootah Crushers - Ready Mix, owner of 4 aggregate quarries has placed an order for 2 units ZX870.
16.06.2017
Aertssen - Costa Rica
An amazing jobsite with 2 units EX1900 and 3 units EX1200 all equipped with Super Long Fronts upto 40 meter reach.
13.06.2017
Order Aertssen Services Middle East
To expand their fleet Aertssen Services Middle East has placed an additional order for 2 units Hitachi Sumitomo SCX 1000-A3 and 2 units SCX 1500 A-3.
07.06.2017
Earthmoving Middle East June 2017
The Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East Corporation FZE magazine
29.05.2017
Hitachi Ground Control 23
Issue 23 of Hitachi’s customer magazine is now available! It features stunning photography and stories from sites across Europe, including a recycling facility in Portugal and a road construction project in Poland.
01.03.2017
Hitachi iGround Control 12
Issue 12 of our interactive online magazine features movies, photography and reports from job sites in Italy, UK, France, Iceland and Norway, among others.
11.01.2017
Construction Machinery ME - Hitachi hits back
Since the 7th of November 2016, Middle East Crane is the official dear for Hitachi in the UAE.
04.01.2017
National Marine Dredging Company
National Marine Dredging Company impresses with some notable jobsites.
01.01.2017
Earthmoving Middle East January 2017
The Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East Corporation FZE magazine
16.11.2016
Hitachi signs Middle East Crane as UAE distributor
Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East (HMEC) has appointed Middle East Crane Equipment Trading (MECET), of the Luyckx Group, as the exclusive UAE distributor and full service provider for its Hitachi construction machinery and Hitachi Sumitomo crawler cranes in the UAE.
07.11.2016
New dealer for UAE
Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East (HMEC) has appointed a new dealer in the UAE. Middle East Crane Equipment Trading (MECET) will have full responsibility for sales and after-sales of Hitachi construction machinery and Hitachi Sumitomo crawler cranes in the region.
01.10.2016
Hitachi Ground Control 22
The Autumn edition of Ground Control features the latest Hitachi news, and customer and job site visits from around Europe, including a ZX530LCH-6 living up to expectations at a quarry in France, an EX1900-6 helping to increase productivity in the UK and a interview with the new HCME President.
16.09.2016
Giant Grizzlies - Aertssen and the EX1900: Daddy Grizzly
Giant Grizzlies - Aertssen and the EX1900: Daddy Grizzly
01.07.2016
Earthmoving Middle East July 2016
The Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East Corporation FZE magazine
01.05.2016
Hitachi Ground Control 21
Ground Control is now available. Issue 21 features up-to-date Hitachi news, and customer and job site visits from around Europe, including a ZW310-5 at work in Norway, and a market report from Hungary. There are also mining stories from Greenland and Kazakhstan.