▶ Secures 316 large to ultra-large forklifts for Algeria, alongside consecutive orders for 90 units in the UAE and regional markets. ▶ “We will capture more order opportunities in emerging markets by enhancing product reliability and dealer competitiveness.” HD Hyundai XiteSolution has secured successive large-scale forklift supply contracts in Africa and the Middle East. The company announced on Sunday, the 17th, that it has signed a contract with the Algerian government to supply 316 industrial vehicles, valued at KRW 37 billion. The vehicles will be delivered to Algeria in stages by August of this year. The massive order was achieved by proposing equipment tailored to Algeria's local operating environment, backed by a stable parts supply and competitive services. The order comprises 10-, 25-, and 30-ton forklifts built for heavy material handling and transport at large-scale construction sites, including shipyards and ports. A high concentration of these large and ultra-large models drove up both revenue and profitability. In the Middle East, the company also secured consecutive supply contracts for industrial vehicles valued at KRW 4 billion. These deals include an order for approximately 50 small and medium-sized forklifts from a UAE-based automotive parts company, alongside about 40 units from a logistics center operator in Syria. To sustain this growth, the company is broadening its sales reach by targeting major operators in emerging markets with growing infrastructure investments. Oh Byung-su, Executive Vice President of the Industrial Vehicle Division, noted, “This success validates our product edge and our capacity to deliver tailored project solutions. We will build on this momentum to capture more large-scale orders from key global clients.”

▶ AI-powered automatic braking technology ‘E-STOP’ wins at Italian exhibition, receiving high praise from European construction firms. ▶ Increases safety and efficiency by detecting humans near equipment and adjusting braking stages according to danger zones.   The AI-driven safety technology from HD Construction Equipment has gained a competitive advantage in Europe, a region known for its strict safety regulations. HD Construction Equipment announced on Tuesday, the 12th, that its AI-based emergency automatic braking technology, 'E-STOP,' has won the 'SaMoTer Innovation Award' in Italy. The SaMoTer Innovation Award is given by Veronafiere, the Italian trade fair organization that hosts SaMoTer, one of Europe’s leading exhibitions specializing in construction equipment. This award recognizes the most innovative technologies and products within the industry. The award-winning E-STOP technology uses cameras and radar sensors mounted on the equipment to detect people or objects within the machine's working radius, enabling it to brake automatically. By employing AI deep learning, it accurately identifies human workers on the job site. Furthermore, it can automatically adjust the deceleration and stopping stages based on preset distances, thereby simultaneously improving site safety and operational efficiency. In September of last year, HD Construction Equipment showcased its E-STOP technology during the Seine-Nord Europe Canal project organized by the OPPBTP, the leading organization in France for the prevention of risks in building and public works under the Ministry of Labor. The technology received positive feedback from local construction companies across Europe. “Winning this innovation award is a significant achievement as it recognizes our technological expertise in Europe, a region that is at the forefront of future construction equipment technology,” said Lim Jung-woo, Head of the Europe Region at HD Construction Equipment. “We will continue to enhance our brand reliability across Europe by focusing on technologies and products that improve both safety and efficiency.” SaMoTer is an international exhibition focused on specialized construction equipment, which has been held in Verona, Italy, since 1964. At this year’s exhibition, HD Construction Equipment presented a diverse range of products, including compact machinery, mining equipment, and the newly launched next-generation large excavator, the DX400HD-9. ■ Reference Video: ‘E-STOP’ technology introduction video uploaded on HD Construction Equipment’s YouTube channel ‘Sap-Free Film’  

▶ Orientation successfully held at the Pangyo Global R&D Center on the 7th, featuring industry lectures and excavator trials. ▶ Preliminaries in June, Finals in August … Mentoring to produce field-ready outcomes.  HD Construction Equipment has officially launched its technology competition, attracting 136 teams from 46 universities nationwide, as part of an effort to discover future talent for the construction equipment industry. HD Construction Equipment announced on Friday that it has completed the application process for the “1st HD Future Construction Equipment Challenge,” following a successful orientation at the HD HYUNDAI Global R&D Center (GRC) in Pangyo on the 7th. A total of 136 teams, comprising 425 students, from 46 universities applied for the competition, with approximately 230 students attending the orientation. The event featured industry lectures such as "Construction Equipment Industry A to Z" and "The Future Opened by Smart Construction Equipment." Students also participated in hands-on programs, including RC equipment trials, excavator simulators, and rides in actual vehicles, broadening their understanding of an industry that is often difficult to access. The HD Future Construction Equipment Challenge aims to enhance the global competitiveness of K-Construction Equipment and identify future leaders through innovative ideas from domestic engineering students. The preliminary rounds will take place in June, while the finals are scheduled for August. Participants will present their ideas based on one or more of the following four themes: ▲ Intelligence, ▲Sustainability, ▲Safety/Convenience, and ▲Future Construction Sites. Importantly, the finalists will be paired with mentors from HD Construction Equipment, allowing them to develop and showcase results that are relevant to real industrial applications. Winners will be determined after the final evaluation in August. The Grand Prize team will receive 10 million KRW, support for overseas field trips, and benefits such as exemption from the document screening process during recruitment. The Excellence Award team will be granted 5 million KRW and support for overseas field trips. Additionally, the Encouragement Award team will receive 2 million KRW. Moon Jae-young, CEO of HD Construction Equipment, stated, "We hope that students will envision their potential, push their limits, and pursue their dreams through this challenge. We look forward to discovering many innovative and creative ideas from the youth who will shape the future of the construction equipment industry."