Scott Park, Doosan Bobcat CEO and vice chairman, said, “At Bobcat, we are always pushing the boundaries to explore the next leading advancements that help our customers accomplish more and propel the industry forward. “As an organisation, we are committed to innovating for our customers’ needs first and foremost, so that they can become more efficient, more productive and more successful.” In October last year, Bobcat also launched an enhanced version of the market-leading S450 M-Series skid-steer loader for use in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market. For the first time the model offered both hand and foot controls and joystick controls, which proved a popular choice for younger generation operators to learn operation patterns quicker and more efficiently with a choice of either ISO or H-Pattern drive types. Gaby Rhayem, regional director for Middle East and Africa at Bobcat, commented, “The new S450 is designed to further strengthen its unrivalled number one position in its own class and in the MEA compact loader market overall, where the company has a market share of over 50%, reaching as high as 80% in some MEA countries. As well as being the most popular skid-steer loader in the region, the S450 is far and away the most reliable and as a result has the highest resale value on the market.” Overall, the product’s increased performance, and reduced noise levels allow for extended operation times and superior energy efficiency compared to traditional models. n Machinery the S7X is the world’s first all-electric compact truck loader. Annual Construction Review 2024 | www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com 30 80% would buy food packaged in recycled materials to reduce plastic pollution and oil extraction Veolia survey highlights Source: The Barometer of Ecological Transformation 2024 Image Credit: Bobcat The S7X is powered by a 60.6 kWh lithium-ion battery