Al Habtoor Polo Resort, Dubai | June 8th, 2023 – Al Marwan, a leading heavy equipment rental and sale company, is proud to announce its victory as the GCC Heavy Equipment Rental Company of the Year at the prestigious CMME Awards for the year 2023. The event, organized by CPI Trade Media and presented by Construction Machinery ME and ME Construction News, celebrated excellence and innovation in the heavy machinery sector across the Middle East region.

This year's CMME Awards garnered tremendous interest, with the total number of votes surpassing 13,000. This significant milestone reflects the growing enthusiasm for the industry and the flourishing presence of heavy machinery companies in the region.

Keynote and Event Sponsors

The event's atmosphere was further elevated by an inspiring keynote address delivered by Svetlana Petrova, the esteemed General Manager at JCB. Her address emphasized the importance of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in driving the future growth of the industry. And with a brief video display highlighting the importance of machinery through the past decades, JCB left the attendees inspired and motivated to push boundaries and reach new heights in their own endeavors.

As a testament to Al Marwan's commitment to the sector, the company proudly served as a support sponsor for the event, alongside esteemed names like Case Construction and Rapid Access. The event's silver sponsors included TVH, TotalEnergies, Lissmac, and Dayim Equipment, while JCB took the honor of being the platinum sponsor.

Al Marwan had a remarkable presence throughout the awards, with nominations in four distinct categories, namely: GCC Heavy Equipment Rental Company of the Year, Excavator of the Year (for its in-house modified Kobelco SK850LC long-boom excavator), Innovation of the Year (featuring their recent e-commerce website: www.almarwan.com), and Distributor of the Year (as sole dealer for Kobelco, Dynapac, Pronar, and Powerscreen in the UAE).

Al Marwan Takes Home the Prestigious GCC Heavy Equipment Rental Company of the Year Award

Competing against prominent industry leaders such as QER, O Rental, Johnson Arabia, and Dayim Equipment Rental, Al Marwan emerged victorious in the GCC Heavy Equipment Rental Company of the Year category. Moataz Al Zaiem, Plant Director of Al Marwan, graciously accepted the award, further solidifying the company's commitment to excellence and service in the heavy equipment sector.

In a generous act of recognition, Moataz Al Zaiem also presented two awards to two lucky winners that evening. To Doosan- taking home the Temporary On-site Solution of the Year award for their G300XW generator, while JLG claimed the Access Machinery of the Year award for their X33J Plus compact crawler boom lift.

List of CMME Awards 2023 Winners

The GCC Awards witnessed an illustrious list of winners across various categories. Read on for the complete list of winners in the product categories of the Construction Machinery Middle East Awards 2023:

1. Access Machinery of the Year: JLG for their X33J Plus compact crawler boom lift
2. Access Rental Company of the Year: Dayim Equipment
3. Compact Equipment of the Year: Bobcat for their S450 skid-steer loader
4. Crane of the Year: Manitowoc for their Grove GRT8100 rough terrain crane
5. Distributor of the Year: Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (FAMCO) AND Galadari Trucks and Heavy Equipment
6. Earthmoving Equipment of the Year: Volvo for their A40G articulated hauler
7. Electric Machinery of the Year: Bobcat for their E10e ZTS mini excavator
8. Excavator of the Year: Case for their CX 220C LC-HD
9. Heavy Equipment Rental Company of the Year: Al Marwan Heavy Machinery
10. Innovation of the Year (GCC): Salim Equipment Trading FZE for their SAC-HHK16A-1-21625 hammer
11. Innovation of the Year (Manufacturer): JCB for their hydrogen engine
12. Manufacturer of the Year: Volvo
13. Material Handling Equipment of the Year: Toyota for their 62-8FD30 diesel forklift
14. Road Making Machinery of the Year: Bomag for their BW211 single drum roller
15. Temporary On-Site Solution of the Year: Doosan for their G300XW diesel generator

As for the Contractor Awards Category, Wade Adams won the prestigious Contractor of the Year Award, next to Rapid Access in the Safety Champion of the Year Category, Johnson Arabia in the Lifting Achievement of the Year Category, and FARNEK for the FM Equipment Experts of the Year Award.

The CMME Awards 2023 was a resounding success, with an impressive turn-up that showcased the vibrant and thriving heavy machinery industry in the region. It was a gathering that brought together industry leaders, key stakeholders, and enthusiasts, all eager to witness the recognition of excellence and innovation in the heavy equipment field. The CMME Awards truly highlighted the dynamism and significance of this industry, setting a benchmark for the future of the region's heavy machinery sector.

Al Marwan extends its deepest gratitude to all the partners, suppliers, supporters, and voters who contributed to this remarkable achievement. The company remains steadfast in its dedication to delivering exceptional service, cutting-edge innovation, and industry-leading equipment, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the heavy equipment rental and supply sector.