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Gantrex welcomes Liftcom to the team
Gantrex officially welcomes Liftcom to the team after acquiring the Dutch company a month ago.
March 2024
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Trio of Modulift Spreaders hoists Steam Turbine
Three Modulift-designed and manufactured spreader beams have been commissioned by one of the largest transport and heavy lift companies, Allelys, to lift a 176t steam turbine generator on the East coast of England.
Konecranes to deliver three cranes for paper mill expansion
Konecranes is supplying Sofidel America, a global tissue paper producer, with three toprunning double-girder cranes and runways for its new paper mill in Circleville, Ohio.
Caldwell adds RUD remotely operated vehicle hooks to In-Stock programme
The Caldwell Group has added remotely operated vehicle (ROV) hooks from RUD to its in-stock programme. The hooks, available in 10t and 25t capacity, are supplied through Caldwell’s dealer network, primarily for use in underwater applications in the Gulf Coast region.
AMH calls for improved safety in Non-Standard Lifts
More work is needed to ensure that non-standard lifts are carried out safely, according to Peter Brettner, CEO of US below-the-hook equipment supplier All Material Handling (AMH).
Thomson Prestress adds Shuttlelift gantry crane
USA-based Thomson Prestress, formerly Concrete Products of Tennessee, has added a Shuttlelift DB70 gantry crane to its equipment fleet.
Milestone for Marcor with Liebherr LHM 800 MHC
Marcor Stevedoring has received a new LHM 800 crane, the first of its kind to operate with an all-electric drive system.
Rescue efforts underway after Baltimore bridge collapse
A major rescue effort is underway after a Singapore-flagged vessel crashed into Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore this morning.
Engineered Rigging expands rental-ready heavy lifting equipment fleet
Engineered Rigging has expanded its rental-ready heavy lifting equipment fleet with an additional Enerpac SBL500 Hydraulic Gantry.
CMCO and Milwaukee Tool to launch BatteryStar battery hoist
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO), has jointly developed the BatteryStar battery hoist, with Milwaukee Tool’s expertise in lithium-ion battery and brushless motor technology.
Liebherr delivers 4 RTGs to Italy
Liebherr Container Cranes has handed over four Electric Rubber Tyre Gantry cranes (ERTG) to customers in Italy.
JLR to make 'next generation' of luxury electric vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover says it is creating 250 jobs in Coventry and Warwickshire to make the "next generation" of luxury electric vehicles and speed up charging times. The specialist engineering roles will be based in Gaydon and Whitley.
Künz America honored for sustainable RTG
Clemens Horacek, CEO, Künz America, has received the Sustainability Award in the Innovation category from Norfolk Southern, for a battery storage system that provides energy for Künz RTGs (Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes) operating at Norfolk Southern terminals.
Kuenz and ABB largest Yard Crane order Europe
Kuenz and ABB have achieved a historic milestone by winning the largest yard crane order in European history.
Konecranes launches smart, connected industrial crane
Konecranes has launched its flagship Konecranes X-series industrial crane, the successor to its CXT model with a new compact design and safe and wireless upgrade capabilities that can adapt to customer needs now and in the future.
Certex supplies crane duo to mattress manufacturer
A Danish mattress manufacturer has taken delivery of a pair of cranes.
Demag installs cranes for agricultural vehicles firm
Demag cranes have been installed for a German company that manufactures vehicles for agriculture.
Niftylift trials harness attachment sensor
Niftylift has started trials of a new harness attachment sensor for its boom lifts which it expects to launch later this spring.
Caldwell celebrates 70 years
US lifting beam and gantry crane manufacturer Caldwell Lifting Solutions is celebrating 70 years in business.
Barnhart helps a battleship gun barrel find a new home
Barnhart helps a battleship gun barrel find a new home
