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Big 5 Global to showcase Indian manufacturing capabilities

Big 5 Global 2026 will bring together international construction suppliers and buyers at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 23 to 26 November, providing Indian manufacturers an opportunity to expand their presence in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) markets. The event will host more than 1,800 exhibitors from over 60 countries, showcasing 55,000 products, services and solutions. International companies will account for 70 per cent of the exhibitor base.With India's construction market projected to reach USD 1.1 trillion by 2031, growing demand for infrastructure, housing and susta..

Volvo CE Partners with Laothani Tractor to Expand in Laos

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has strengthened its presence in Laos through a new dealership partnership with Laothani Tractor, aimed at expanding equipment availability, aftersales services and technical support across the country's construction, mining and infrastructure sectors.The partnership was officially inaugurated on 4 November 2026 at Laothani Tractor's facility in Vientiane, alongside a customer roadshow showcasing Volvo CE's new-generation excavators and compaction equipment.As Volvo CE's national distributor in Laos, Laothani Tractor will provide sales, spare parts, main..

HANGCHA Unveils AI Forklifts, Outlines 2030 Expansion Plans

HANGCHA Group unveiled its LINGTRA AI-Fork robots and outlined its expansion strategy through 2030 at its fourth Global Dealers Conference in Hangzhou, China. The event, marking the company's 70th anniversary, brought together approximately 500 dealers from more than 100 countries and regions under the theme 'Move Smarter, Go Further'.The company highlighted its growth in industrial vehicles and intelligent material handling solutions. Annual forklift sales increased from 138,000 units in 2019 to 334,000 units in 2025, while revenue nearly doubled from RMB 8.9 billion to RMB 17.7 billion. Over..