https://russianconstruction.com/ en Construction.RU - Russia-wide construction online journal https://russianconstruction.com/yandexlogo.png https://russianconstruction.com/yandexsquarelogo.png DataLife Engine https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33340-invisiline-debuted-at-big-5-dubai-as-part-of-the-made-in-moscow-collective-stand-russian-invisible-diffusers-capture-global-market-attention.html news Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:20:39 +0300 At the exhibition, Invisiline showcased its flagship line of slot diffusers, which provide perfect, seamless integration into architectural surfaces, becoming virtually invisible. "The exhibition was not just a debut for us, but a powerful confirmation that we are on the right path," commented Helen Miroshkina, founder and visionary of Invisiline. "We saw that the global market today demands not just equipment, but comprehensive aesthetic solutions. At the epicenter of the global construction market, our diffusers were perceived as an element of the author's design concept, not merely a technical component." Over the course of the exhibition, Invisiline specialists held over 400 meetings with potential distributors and partners from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and India. Participation in the exhibition marks Invisiline's first step in a strategy of active global expansion. The company's plans include developing a dealer network in the Middle East and presenting a new collection of diffusers with enhanced functionality at leading industry exhibitions in 2026. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33338-devision-and-metrix-development-signed-a-cooperation-agreement.html news Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:49:55 +0300 Metriks Development (developer from Krasnodar,Russia) and the architectural and branding company DEVISION signed a document that provides for joint work on the development of landscaping and architecture of current and future residential and resort real estate projects. "Investments in the infrastructure of residential complexes are a priority for our company. A high level of comfort and safety for residents is a guarantee of loyalty and commitment not only to a specific residential complex, but also to the cities in which we build. Thanks to the experience and professionalism of the DEVISION architects, we will create a pride site for year-round recreation and residence on the Black Sea coast - the Botanica Hills residential complex," commented Yulia Sidorova, Commercial Director of Metriks Development Group "DEVISION takes on bold, innovative projects that set industry standards. That is why it is so important for us to cooperate with TOP developers, such as Metriks Development — together we implement ideas that change the appearance of cities,” said Alexey Kashkarov, Commercial Director of the architectural and branding company DEVISION. At the moment, the partners are working on the improvement of the Botanica Hills club residence in the Black Sea resort village of Nebug. Four business-class houses are located on a 5.4 hectare plot on a plain between the mountains within walking distance of the beach. The project provides for 3.5 hectares of landscaped territory, which will house two outdoor swimming pools, a private river embankment 307 meters long, an amphitheater and other recreation areas. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33337-russian-company-leber-launches-worlds-first-scientific-playground-aboard-a-boeing-777.html news Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:21:00 +0300 Covering an expansive 140,000 square metres, Boulevard is designed to resemble a runway, with three Boeing 777s repurposed into themed venues. Inside one of these aircraft, Leber has created a scientific play and educational centre featuring seven interactive modules. Each module allows children to conduct experiments and learn about the principles behind various physical phenomena. For instance, the “Shadow Theatre” introduces optical effects, the “Electric Maze” demonstrates the movement of electrical currents, and the “Coastal Beacon” helps distinguish between halogen, fluorescent, and LED lamps. All experiments were developed by Leber in collaboration with experts from Moscow State University. The opening of Boulevard Runway in Riyadh forms part of the broader Saudi Seasons tourism project, which in previous years has attracted more than 10 million visitors. “We are proud that our project has become a significant cultural event, drawing attention to educational play and showcasing Russian technology on the international stage. Leber continues to develop the concept of scientific playgrounds, making them accessible to children worldwide,” said Igor Shapovalov, Leber’s Marketing Director. Leber’s first scientific playgrounds were introduced in Russia in 2022 at the Second Congress of Young Scientists in Sochi. The project immediately garnered widespread attention, and by March 2023 the President had recommended these scientific playgrounds for all regions of Russia as part of the “Decade of Science” initiative. Today, similar educational play zones can be found in 40 regions across the country. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33336-enterprises-of-russias-leading-glass-manufacturer-enter-the-market-under-the-brand-name-of-aig-argentum-innovation-group.html news Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:45:57 +0300 Recall that the transformation of the company, formerly part of AGC Glass Europe - the European division of AGC Inc., was completed in February of this year - the new owner became a specialized investor Igor Mikhailovich Leytis. With the transfer to the Russian owner, the leading domestic glass manufacturer enters a new milestone of development and expands opportunities for further investments in the equipment of production facilities. The process of changing the name was preceded by the development of about 30 variants of the new name and a large-scale survey among the company's employees and industry experts, including key partners and leading Russian architects, following which the idea of the AIG brand was accepted by the absolute majority. Conceptually, the new name reflects the principle of chemical reaction between silver - Argentum - and glass, which is the basis for the creation of special products of the glass industry, which is the main focus of the company. It also reflects the idea of interaction with business of the most important "asset" of the company - its large team of passionate professionals, because in life, the right "chemical reaction" between specialists triggers effective processes of creating new products, helps to create an ecosystem of business and scale it. At the same time, the transformation of the company enshrines in the name Argentum Innovation Group the priorities that have guided the company throughout its history in Eastern Europe - innovative development and technological leadership in the field of glass production. The official slogan of AIG - "Russian Glass - the Power of Generations" - was also chosen not by chance. It emphasizes the idea of the continuity of the company's fundamental values and the historical identity of its key assets - the Bor Glassworks and Klin Glassworks - leading enterprises with a long history. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33335-russian-engineers-are-digitizing-indian-truck-fleets.html news Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:17:06 +0300 Mohammed Salahuddin Ahmed, head of the Indian branch of MONTRANS Group: "We discussed the existing mechanisms of truck transport operation at the mines and realized that the whole management system is based solely on manual labor. As for refueling, fuel consumption, motor-hours, everything is recorded with a pen on paper. We offered our products as a realization of a complex solution for online vehicle monitoring". According to the pilot project, Russian specialists equipped five vehicles with fuel level sensors and terminals for data processing and transmission in LTE standard. A tilt sensor was installed on a loader to monitor the operation of the lifting mechanism. The installation of telematics in the fleet was the highlight of the year for employees. Dozens of drivers and mechanics followed the actions of the Russian engineers. To date, the digitalization of vehicle fleets in India is about 10 years behind the level of Russian companies. Already in the first days of operation of our telematic systems, top managers of the Indian company felt global advantages in new ways of fleet management. Based on the results of the pilot project, a decision will be made on the digitalization of the entire fleet. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33334-production-of-thermal-insulation-penoplex-launched-in-azerbaijan.html news Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:16:49 +0300 The opening of this new enterprise is also of great social importance for the region as it provides more than 100 jobs in modern and safe production. The plant in Azerbaijan marks the fifteenth for the PENOPLEX company. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives, the Deputy Minister of Economy, Chairman of the Board of the Agency for the Development of Economic Zones of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Head of the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation, and the Head of the Administration of the Hajigabul region. Mr. Protosenya G.A., the CEO of PENOPLEX, delivered a welcoming speech. Under his leadership, there was an excursion to the scientific and experimental site, where the RAPET association, in collaboration with the PENOPLEX company, conducts research work in the field of ecology, energy efficiency, and energy-saving materials and structures. For the PENOPLEX holding, the solemn opening of production confirms the importance of the mission to create safe, long-term, and effective thermal insulation for both private and industrial use. Azerbaijan is confidently progressing on the path of increasing overall energy efficiency in accordance with the law "On Alternative Use of Energy Resources and Energy Efficiency," and PENOPLEX products will contribute to fulfilling its requirements. It's worth noting that the company received an environmental declaration EPD in May 2023, containing information about the environmental aspects of its products and their impact on the environment. EPD is prepared based on the ISO 14025 standard and is a generally accepted methodology worldwide. Additionally, PENOPLEX products have been assessed for compliance with the requirements of the interstate standard GOST 32310-2020 and the national standard of the Republic of Azerbaijan AZS 484-2010, and they have received certificates of conformity, confirming the high quality of the products. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33333-new-production-line-has-been-launched-at-the-plant-of-the-manufacturer-penoplex-in-tajikistan.html news Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:35:59 +0300 The capacity of the site is increased by 450,000 m3 of thermal insulation items per year. This will expand the range of thermal insulation items for the Uzbekistan market, as well as fully meet the needs of neighboring countries - Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. All PENOPLEX materials and systems are adapted for hot climate regions and allow not only to keep warm in winter, but also to keep cool indoors in summer. Today, PENOPLEX products are popular in Russia and are exported to more than 30 countries around the world. The company has 13 production sites: ten in Russian cities, as well as three factories abroad. The sites are equipped with modern laboratories where each batch of product is tested. PENOPLEX uses manufacturing equipment from world's leading brands. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33332-made-in-russia-will-open-for-the-first-time-at-uzbuild.html news Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:06:35 +0300 The area of the Russian display will exceed 350 sq. m. Among the products to be presented by Russian companies at the stand will be architectural aluminium systems, sheet metal structures, bitumen and roofing materials, industrial floors, mixes for precision equipment and supports for building structures, bricks of various formats, colours and textures, various types of fasteners, lumber, water purification systems, industrial and household filters, doors for a wide range of facilities, diamond tools for construction and stone working, plaster and paint tools, fire protection, soundproofing, protective masking materials, stucco decorations and other finishing materials. B2b meetings and negotiations with potential partners from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and other countries are planned for participants of Made in Russia. UzBuild annually brings together industry experts. Some 5,000 visitors will come to the exhibition, including representatives of government authorities, associations not only from Uzbekistan, but also from other Central Asian countries. Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33331-unicorn-company-the-developer-of-the-digital-platform-for-ujin-smart-buildings.html news Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:47:02 +0300 Two comfortable residential complexes in the center of Tashkent will be the pilot projects of smart buildings, which are being built by the development company First Development Group. To implement the "pilot" residential complexes, "Manhattan" and "Parkent Plaza" will be connected to the Ujin platform, residents will have access to digital services and management of smart infrastructure of houses through a single mobile application. Sets of smart devices will also be installed in the apartments of the Manhattan residential complex. As part of the partnership, it is also planned to open a Ujin smart home showroom in Tashkent. Visitors will be able to test the operation of Ujin devices for room automation. For example, lighting and sockets control, heating, climate control, compatible household and air conditioning appliances, cornices, as well as a water leakage protection system. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33330-agrisovgaz-and-saudi-arabian-companies-announced-long-term-cooperation-in-the-greenhouse-industry.html news Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:36:00 +0300 The layout of the microclimate cell system attracted a lot of attention of the representatives of Arab business and state bodies. The Russian development is the only one in the world that allows for working in such harsh climatic conditions with high temperature and humidity indices in industrial vegetable and berry growing, as in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The experts noted its uniqueness and high reliability. Representatives of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia, large vegetable production companies, chain retailers, farmers and agribusinesses showed particular interest in the microclimate cell. Following the results of the exhibition, contacts were established and primary strategies for cooperation were developed. It is already possible to mark the participation in the exhibition as the beginning of long-term and mutually beneficial relations between the Russian company and Saudi companies. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33328-mapei-85-years-old-and-still-looking-to-the-future.html news Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:01:02 +0300 It was 1937 when Rodolfo Squinzi founded his building materials business in the outskirts of Milan with seven members of staff and the support of his wife Elsa. That is how Mapei - Materiali Ausiliari Per l'Edilizia e l'Industria - was first established, setting off on a path that would lead it to become a multinational company championing Italian excellence all over the world. Eighty-five years later, the facts and figures about Mapei tell the story of how it has evolved: three generations of entrepreneurs, business operations in 57 countries, over 20 product lines to meet all the needs of the building trade, 84 production plants, revenue of 2.8 billion euros, and almost eleven thousand staff. The farsightedness and passion of Giorgio Squinzi, at the helm of the company from 1984 to 2019, the constant support of his sister, the lawyer Laura Squinzi, and the insight of his wife Adriana, head of marketing and communications strategy, have steered the way ahead, laying the foundations for what are now the Group’s pillars: Internationalisation, Research and Development, Specialisation and Sustainability. Support for culture and sport have also helped secure close ties between business operations, the surrounding region and the company itself. These bonds are still the company’s most distinctive trait worldwide. Since 2019, the Lawyer Laura Squinzi has been Chairman of the Board of Directors, which also includes the architect Simona Giorgetta and the Group CEOs Veronica and Marco Squinzi. "We are treating this important milestone more like a starting line. We are ready to face new challenges, knowing that we can count on a team of the highest calibre - so Veronica Squinzi stated - Mapei is a company with its heart in Italy and its eyes looking out across the globe. Since our grandfather took that historic first step in 1974 and built the athletics tracks for the Montreal Olympics, we have never stopped investing in new markets. Today we have 91 subsidiaries in 57 countries, and we have no intention of stopping here. We recently acquired the French company Resipoly and we are currently building five new factories everywhere from the United States to China". Marco Squinzi went on to add: "Our deep commitment to innovation and research is still a major part of the entire Group strategy. We are a chemicals company manufacturing products for the building industry and the aim of our 32 research laboratories is to come up with cutting-edge products to make building increasingly sustainable by focusing on durability and quality. We believe that extending the life cycle of existing buildings is the best way to consume fewer resources and produce less waste for landfills. We are also committed to making increasing use of raw materials with low environmental impact or secondary raw materials to help boost the circular economy, simultaneously striving to reduce the use of hazardous substances to a minimum in order to protect not only the environment but also workers’ health ". There are countless projects and initiatives that have seen Mapei play a leading role in helping communities grow all over the world: from the upgrading of iconic buildings, such as the Guggenheim Museum in New York, La Scala Opera House in Milan and the Colosseum in Rome, to the construction of large infrastructures like the Panama Canal, and the company’s involvement in major futuristic projects like the ‘Arena del Futuro’, an innovative green-mobility project following the route of the A35 Brebemi motorway in Italy based on dynamic induction electric recharging. As it blows out eighty-five celebratory candles, Mapei is retracing its own history but, above all, it is looking to the future, choosing to take on new challenges with the commitment, passion, high specialisation and professionalism that have always distinguished the company and its people. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33326-air-liquide-and-iveco-collaborate-to-accelerate-the-development-of-hydrogen-heavy-duty-mobility-in-europe.html news Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:04:36 +0300 IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI), and Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop hydrogen mobility in Europe. The partnership will contribute to materialize clean mobility by leveraging the two companies’ complementary competencies, in particular Air Liquide’s unique expertise across the entire hydrogen value chain, from production and storage to distribution, and IVECO’s legacy as a provider of advanced, clean sustainable transport solutions. Both partners will dedicate means and resources to study the roll-out of heavy-duty fuel-cell electric long-haul trucks coupled with the deployment of a network of renewable or low-carbon hydrogen refuelling stations along the main trans-European transport corridors. In parallel, both companies will jointly promote initiatives to encourage hydrogen mobility by involving all stakeholders along the entire value-chain. This partnership is in line with the companies’ ongoing collaboration in the HyAMMED (Hydrogène à Aix-Marseille pour une Mobilité Ecologie et Durable) project in the South of France, to develop the first European fleet of fuel-cell electric 44 tonne trucks associated to the first high-pressure 1 tonne/day hydrogen refuelling station, targeting the decarbonization of long-haul freight mobility in Europe. “We are committed to the development of a hydrogen economy and are excited to collaborate with Air Liquide in researching the most effective way to provide operators with this sustainable alternative transport fuel,” commented Luca Sra, designated President, Truck Business Unit, Iveco Group. “It is essential that we all focus on reaching global net zero-emission targets, working together to propel the industry faster in accomplishing this.” Matthieu Giard, Vice President, a member of the Executive Committee, supervising Hydrogen activities at Air Liquide, said: “Hydrogen can significantly contribute to reducing emissions of the transportation sector as it is particularly well suited for long-haul heavy-duty vehicles. Air Liquide is pleased to join forces with a leader such as IVECO to explore how to set this revolution in motion. In line with its sustainability objectives, Air Liquide acts in favor of the development of hydrogen ecosystems and contributes to the emergence of a low-carbon society. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33325-ppg-introduces-spectracron-splash-two-coat-liquid-coating-system-for-kitchen-bath-market.html news Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:37:21 +0300 The PPG SPECTRACRON® Splash system is currently available globally in eight standard colors with customizable options, which is a departure from the white or off-white industry standard colors. The two-coat process comprises a base coat that adds color, strength and durability to the composite substrate followed by a protective topcoat that seals the base and provides customized gloss levels that range from matte to high-luster finishes. “In terms of durability and aesthetics, this system is a real breakthrough for the kitchen and bath market,” said Maria Lamorey, PPG commercial strategy manager, industrial coatings. “Our OEM customers want to provide products that are resilient and long lasting, as well as design and styling options that meet today’s leading consumer trends. This new product delivers both.” https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33324-iveco-t-way-wins-prestigious-german-design-award.html news Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:44:35 +0300 The German Design Council has named the IVECO T-Way “Excellent Product Design” Winner in the Utility Vehicles category. Engineered for robustness and reliability in the most extreme off-road missions, it is the toughest truck in the brand’s heavy range and features key design elements that are evocative of the new IVECO WAY heavy range and the brand’s DNA. Turin, 29h November 2021 The IVECO T-Way has received the prestigious recognition of “Excellent Product Design” Winner in the Utility Vehicles category of the German Design Awards 2022, one of the most prestigious in the design landscape across all industries. It was bestowed by the German Design Council, one of the world’s leading competence centres for communication and brand management in the field of design. A jury panel of 37 eminent design experts from 10 different countries representing the design industry, business, academia and science selected the IVECO T-Way for this award. The German Design Awards are celebrating their tenth anniversary with an edition themed “How Designers Think” which pays special attention to the many ways in which designers find answers to increasingly complex issues, from new digital technologies to climate-neutral production. This perfectly applies to the IVECO T-Way, the toughest vehicle in the brand’s heavy line, engineered for robustness and reliability in the most extreme off-road missions. The design of the IVECO T-WAY is highly focused on translating the main elements of the IVECO WAY range for the specific off-road mission. It stands out for its tough, yet stylish, exterior design, where the aesthetical proportions between cab and chassis, together with the robust full metal bumper express power and confidence. This is combined with a cab interior centred on driver comfort and safety, featuring excellent ergonomics, integrated technology and advanced connectivity. Every detail is set to offer maximum functionality in the off-road mission. The overall design is characterized by elements such as the proud logo dominating the highly detailed and distinctive grille and the signature shape of the headlights – all the styling cues evocative of IVECO’s DNA. Marco Armigliato, CNH Industrial Strategic Design, commented: “We are very proud that the IVECO T-Way has been recognized with such a prestigious award. It shares the driver-centric design that we introduced with the new IVECO WAY heavy range, which has very quickly become popular throughout the driver community. It is a design with high ambitions in raising the standards of robustness, reliability, efficiency and driver-centricity – and doing so with style!” https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33323-cnh-industrial-maintains-its-top-position-in-the-dow-jones-sustainability-indices.html news Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:24:39 +0300 CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) has been included for the 11th consecutive year in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) World and Europe. As of Nov 12, 2021, CNH Industrial achieved the highest score (88/100) out of 126 companies assessed in the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The DJSI World and DJSI Europe Indices are among the most prestigious sustainability-focused equity indices. Inclusion is reserved exclusively for companies judged as exemplary in terms of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. “We are extremely proud to be confirmed as a top scorer in the DJSI Indices for the 11th time. Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering and this exceptional achievement directly reflects how everyone in CNH Industrial strives to make the Company, and our world, a better place. This is yet another key milestone on our journey to ESG excellence,” said Scott Wine, Chief Executive Officer, CNH Industrial. In April of this year, CNH Industrial released its 2020 Sustainability Report along with the magazine, A Sustainable Year, a publication for general audiences. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33321-fieldwire-joins-hilti-to-establish-the-leading-construction-jobsite-management-platform.html news Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:44:33 +0300 “The acquisition of Fieldwire will accelerate Hilti’s capability to deliver productivity to our customers through software solutions. Since digitalization has become a major driver of productivity in construction, Hilti has been investing in digital solutions for construction professionals. This acquisition will strengthen our software portfolio and is a logical step towards our vision of becoming the leading digitalization partner for our customers. We intend to continue investing in the platform to create the next market leader in construction project management software.” said Christoph Loos, CEO of the Hilti Group. With Hilti’s support, the team at Fieldwire will expedite the work on building the preferred digital solution for construction professionals in the market. Not only will all current Fieldwire team members be invited to stay with Hilti Fieldwire under the continued leadership of the two founders, Yves Frinault and Javed Singha, but additional efforts will also be made to significantly grow the team. “We started Fieldwire to help construction contractors empower their teams, drive field productivity and create stronger, more profitable companies. With Hilti, we have found a partner that truly shares our values and at the same time allows us to speed up our product development for our customers in new and existing markets. We are thrilled to be joining the Hilti Group.” said Yves Frinault, Fieldwire’s Co-founder & CEO. In 2017, Hilti was part of Fieldwire’s Series B financing round. It has since then provided ongoing guidance as the company scaled rapidly. As early investor, Hilti already has a sound working relationship with Fieldwire, and together the companies can now strive towards making construction jobsites around the world simpler and more productive. The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2021 and is subject to standard closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33320-hat-trick-for-jcb-as-hydrogen-engine-wins-top-award.html news Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:18:28 +0300 At a ceremony in London, JCB Chairman Lord Bamford was presented with the Royal Automobile Club’s Dewar Trophy for the company’s development of a hydrogen fuel motor. It is the third time that JCB’s innovations have been honoured with the Dewar Trophy. John Wood MBE, Chairman of the Dewar Technical Committee, said: “JCB has been a pioneer in terms of powertrain development since it started building its own engines in 2004. That ethos has continued with its latest hydrogen-fuelled engines, which are an inspiring combination of current expertise and next-generation technology.” Anthony Bamford said: “We’re extremely proud that the Royal Automobile Club has chosen to present JCB with the Dewar Trophy for the third time. Our new hydrogen-fuelled engines can be put into production relatively quickly and it’s an important and pioneering step towards a zero-carbon future, and testament to the amazing abilities of our British engineers.” JCB’s purpose-engineered zero CO² hydrogen fuel motor was designed after a challenge to the company’s engineers from Anthony Bamford. The newly designed motor harnesses JCB’s existing expertise and supply chain infrastructure. The company is investing £100 million in the project and has two prototype hydrogen fuelled machines on test: a backhoe loader and a Loadall telescopic handler. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33316-akzonobel-delivers-6-revenue-growth-in-q3.html news Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:38:42 +0300 AkzoNobel CEO, Thierry Vanlancker, commented: “During the third quarter, as predicted, extraordinary levels of raw material costs and supply disruptions impacted our business. Despite supply constraints and the resulting backlog, we were able to demonstrate 6% revenue growth. “I’m very proud of our team’s focus on our own pricing, as demonstrated by the 10% increase run rate by the end of the third quarter. We’re on track to have our own pricing actions offset the raw material inflation by year-end. “As we’ve already indicated, the headwinds are likely to be with us going into 2022. However, we’ve established a strong pathway for our Grow & Deliver ambition and remain confident in the €2 billion EBITDA target for 2023.” https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33314-super-efficient-jcb-hydrogen-engine-gets-pf100-million-injection.html news Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:59:07 +0300 The wraps have already come off a prototype hydrogen powered JCB backhoe loader and a second JCB machine - a Loadall telescopic handler - was today unveiled at a central London event attended by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. JCB is world market leader for both backhoe loaders and telescopic handlers. JCB’s hydrogen technology will be next on show in the Green Zone at COP26 in Glasgow as world leaders debate measures to drastically reduce greenhouse emissions. JCB’s emergence as a leader in zero-emission hydrogen technology comes as governments around the world unveil strategies to develop the infrastructure needed to support the use of hydrogen to drive down CO2 emissions. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “Great British manufacturers like JCB are developing innovative solutions to slash greenhouse emissions and advance the UK’s green industrial revolution. It was fantastic to see JCB’s super-efficient hydrogen engines, which could overhaul UK manufacturing, help us to rapidly reach our climate targets and ramp up the UK’s hydrogen economy ‐ an exciting area that will be essential to tackling climate change, creating new jobs and attracting investment.” JCB Chairman Lord Bamford said: “Our sort of machinery will need to be powered by something other than fossil fuels. We make machines which are powered by diesel so we have to find a solution and we are doing something about it now. We are investing in hydrogen as we don’t see electric being the all-round solution, particularly not for our industry because it can only be used to power smaller machines. It does mean we will carry on making engines, but they will be super-efficient, affordable, high-tech hydrogen motors with zero CO2 emissions, which can be brought to market quickly using our existing supply base. These will be our industry’s first hydrogen engines, developed in Great Britain by British engineers. Hydrogen motors have the potential to help the UK reach CO2 emissions targets more quickly.” JCB has manufactured engines since 2004, producing them at plants in Derbyshire and in Delhi, India. This year JCB will celebrate a major milestone: the production of its 750,000th engine. https://russianconstruction.com/news-1/33313-mycrane-signs-mou-with-swiss-based-epcm-pesco-switzerland-ag.html news Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:32:00 +0300 A specialist in the energy industry, PESCO is the project management contractor for the gas chemical complex within the world’s largest ethane-rich gas processing complex (EGPC), which is being constructed by JSC RusGasDobycha and PJSC Gazprom in Leningrad region. EGPC products will include LNG (13 million tons per year), polyethylene (up to 3 million tons per year), liquefied hydrocarbon gases and pentane hexane fraction. The MoU provides for the two entities – MYCRANE DMCC, registered in Dubai, UAE, and PESCO Switzerland AG – to cooperate in order to: expand their client and partner base, develop common areas of activity, work together on matters of mutual commercial interest and undertake the joint implementation of projects and innovations. The parties have agreed to the sharing of technical and other information, for the purpose of inviting the other party's participation in such activity. MYCRANE will also make available its in-house engineering support services, which are offered on a truly independent basis, with solutions for lifting and transportation not restricted to using specific equipment providers or pre-determined methods. Commenting on the signing of the MoU, MYCRANE founder Andrei Geikalo said: “We are excited to deepen our cooperation with PESCO, which is a global player and a leading name when it comes to the management of projects for the energy industry. “Our MoU sets the framework for our future cooperation and demonstrates PESCO’s confidence in MYCRANE as a trusted partner. It enhances our relationship and reinforces our commitment to sharing knowledge and innovating together.” Dorus Everwijn, managing director of PESCO Switzerland AG, commented: “The MYCRANE service is long-overdue. As a leading project management and EPCM services provider active in the oil and gas downstream industry, we welcome the efficiency offered by MYCRANE and appreciate the innovative approach to what was previously a very time-consuming process for all parties. “The most valuable commodity we have is time – MYCRANE allows us to save time, while simultaneously accessing a multitude of vendors.”