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LATEST NEWS

Demag installs cranes for agricultural vehicles firm
18 March, 2024 Demag cranes have been installed for a German company that manufactures vehicles for agriculture.
  • Caldwell celebrates 70 years
    US lifting beam and gantry crane manufacturer Caldwell Lifting Solutions is celebrating 70 years in business.

LATEST FEATURES

Spreader beams and lifting beams: Take the weight off
11 March, 2024 While spreader beams and lifting beams are the most popular below-the-hook lifting devices, there is still confusion concerning the differences between the two, in terms of how they’re designed and what they’re used for. Jenny Eagle reports.
  • Modex 2024: Making connections
    Modex 2024 will deliver the latest knowledge, networking and technology for manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Jenny Eagle takes a look at some of the crane companies exhibiting this year as well some material handling businesses.
  • Aerospace sector: Prepare for take-off
    Aerospace manufacturers are increasingly turning to cranes and other hoist systems to precisely place critical equipment. Overhead cranes add increased flexibility, reliability, precision and safety not only to aircraft production but all types of large construction projects. Jenny Eagle reports.
  • Load monitoring: Cloud connect
    Kito Crosby’s Thomas Dietvorst expands upon last year’s launch of the cloud-based Crosby Straightpoint LoadConnect product.


BLOGS

MHI Innovation and Startup Awards winners
15 March, 2024 MHI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 MHI Innovation and Startup Awards.
  • IPAF Summit 2024 starts today
    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Summit brings together senior representatives from the access community to discuss the latest developments from March 13-14 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Cab considerations for crane operators
    I read a blog earlier in the year from US firm Morgan Engineering, discussing the manufacturing of cabs for overhead cranes. It’s an insightful piece if you want to know more about the thinking that goes into keeping crane operators both safe and comfortable. In it, Morgan discusses the structure of the cab, the materials and the elements that make up the cab.
  • Change in Konecranes Leadership Team
    Konecranes has appointed Christine George as executive VP, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, and member of Konecranes Leadership Team, starting in April, 2024.