Construction & Real Estate

Volvo CE opens new facilities to produce electric wheel loaders

Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has inaugurated new facilities to support the production of electric wheel loaders at its plant in Arvika, Sweden.
 
This represents the next phase of the company’s strategic global investment into sustainable solutions, to drive down carbon emissions for customers.
 
It is another step in its transformation journey and a signal of how Volvo CE is taking action to be entirely fossil free by 2040 and achieve 35% electric machine sales by 2030. The new and improved site was given the royal welcome with a visit by Prince Carl Philip, a member of the Swedish royal family and Duke of Värmland, where the site is located.
 
Latest development
The state-of-the-art building in Arvika is the latest development for the Swedish site which specialises in manufacturing medium and large wheel loaders. 
 
Measuring approximately 1,500 sq m and constructed in less than a year on an investment of SEK65 million ($6.3 million) in 2023, it allows the site to free up areas inside its existing factory for the production of electric wheel loaders. 
 
Designated an after-flow facility, it is where wheel loaders will come for the final stage in the production process and where visitors can test drive the latest machines fresh from the assembly line.
 
Prince Carl not only toured the new facilities and met the people who are driving the transformation in Arvika, but also tested out the Volvo L110, one of the wheel loaders being produced there. It was part of an event hosted by Swedish government agency Länsstyrelsen. The Prince was joined by all employees at the site, who have all played an important part in supporting this accelerated transformation.
 
Future built on sustainable solutions
Melker Jernberg, Head of Volvo CE, said: “This new facility is an inspiration for a future built on sustainable solutions. We are proud to be at the forefront of industry change with large-scale investments, not just here in Arvika but around the globe, that support a transformation towards electrification. Together, we are moving closer towards fossil-free machines.”
 
The inauguration marked the start of Arvika's journey into the production of electric wheel loaders.
 
The unveiling comes in the middle of a milestone year of product and service launches for Volvo CE, proving that the company is walking the talk when it comes to enabling sustainable change for customers.
 
While this represents the first step in electrification for the site, Arvika has already moved to reduce its internal climate footprint by 350 tons of CO2 through a variety of emission reduction efforts in recent years.
 
Driving electrification
Mikael Liljestrand, General Manager at Arvika, said: “Action on climate change is nothing new to us here in Arvika, but it is incredibly exciting to see our vision come to life with these new facilities. We now have the framework in place to drive electrification and expand our growing global portfolio of electric wheel loaders. This will have a positive impact on our industry and society as a whole, but it is also a personal journey for each of us here in Arvika who are playing a significant role in building a more sustainable future.”
 
The investment is part of a wider business strategy that allows Volvo CE to advance electric solutions across its global footprint, for the benefit of customers in every corner of the world.--TradeArabia News Service
 

Construction & Real Estate

Reynaers Middle East showcases innovative solutions at BAU 2025

Reynaers Middle East, a leading provider of sustainable aluminium solutions, has concluded its participation in BAU 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials, and systems. 
The event took place from January 13 to 17 in Munich, Germany.
 
Held every two years, BAU brings together architects, planners, investors and representatives of the industrial and commercial sectors, drawing expertise from all relevant branches at a high international level. It promotes a concrete exchange of ideas and information while releasing synergies.
 
As a pioneer in the development of advanced aluminium systems, Reynaers Middle East presented its latest innovations and sustainable solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of the market in the region and beyond. 
 
The participating team included Ali Khalaf, Managing Director; Aws Salih, General Manager, UAE & Oman; Lance Cornils, General Manager, Saudi Middle and West; Abdulla Mayoof, Technical Manager; Isa Al Wadi, Area Manager, QBK-SE; Mohannad Al Qudah, Area Manager, (UAE & Oman); and Majed Shaheen, Area manager, Saudi Middle, West and Egypt. 
 
The team attended the week-long fair where they provided insight and answered questions about product specifications, project applications, and sustainability initiatives.  
 
Visitors to the booth were introduced to ways Reynaers’ solutions could be integrated to transform their building projects. They viewed a range of products combining aesthetics with functionality that prioritise thermal performance and eco-friendliness. Furthermore, Reynaers highlighted its efforts in promoting circular building economy principles through the use of recyclable materials and sustainable manufacturing processes. 
 
“We are thrilled to conclude our participation in BAU 2025, which serves as a global platform for industry leaders to connect, share ideas, and showcase cutting-edge technologies,” commented Ali Khalaf. 
 
He continued: “This successful participation underscores our commitment to driving innovation in the sector and promoting sustainable practices that enhance the quality of living and working spaces.” – TradeArabia News Service 

Construction & Real Estate

ASAS Real Estate offers freehold industrial plots in Sharjah

ASAS Real Estate, a subsidiary of Sharjah Islamic Bank, has launched sales of phase two of the Sajaa Industrial Lands project, located in Sharjah’s Sajaa Industrial Area.
 
The project offers freehold ownership for UAE nationals, GCC citizens, and Arab residents in the UAE, with flexible payment plans extending up to 24 months, said a report by Wam news agency.
 
Ahmed Al Ameri, General Manager of ASAS Real Estate, stated that phase two builds on the success and demand seen during phase one in late 2024. He highlighted the company’s commitment to providing competitive investment opportunities for individuals and businesses, offering lucrative returns aligned with the growth of the UAE’s real estate sector.
 
The initiative aims to foster economic diversification and support Sharjah’s industrial development by empowering private-sector participation and enabling investors to launch and expand their industrial activities.
 
Al Ameri noted that the second phase includes 1,239 strategically located plots with robust infrastructure, facilitating industrial and commercial projects.
 
The plot sizes range from 9,500 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft, with prices starting at AED1,045,000 and reaching up to AED4,050,000.
 
A 20 per cent down payment is required, with a flexible payment period of 24 months. Special financing options are available through Sharjah Islamic Bank. Investors can construct warehouses with mezzanines on industrial plots, while commercial-industrial plots allow for showrooms, offices, and warehouses with specific height configurations.
 
ASAS Real Estate has a specialised team at its Sharjah headquarters to assist investors with project details and technical queries. Financing options are also provided through Sharjah Islamic Bank, it said.