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Lifting attachments: The coil carriers

Not all loads are best lifted by hooks. There are almost as many below-the-hook lifting attachments as there are types of load. Indeed, as Julian Champkin discovers, there are dozens of ways just to lift a coil of wire…

The Round Table – Automation in lifting

Specialists from Ace World Companies, Caldwell and Conductix-Wampfler present their views on the current and future state of automation in lifting.

Enerpac gantry system leaps into action on Sydney rail project

When, due to unforeseen issues, a company working on Sydney’s Botany Rail Duplication Project had to make last-minute changes to the way it would transport two concrete bridge girders approximately 800m along a public road, before bringing them within reach of the crane for installation, it turned to Sarens for help.

U.S. State Focus – Overhead crane companies in Texas

We feature a selection of companies operating out of Texas.

News round-up: Australia and New Zealand

We catch up with several lifting developments in Australia and New Zealand.

Condra manufactures service and maintenance crane for dissolving pulp plant

Condra has completed manufacture of a service and maintenance crane for Saiccor Mill’s Feed Three pulp dryer line at Umkomaas on South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal south coast.

Light cranes: Making light work of it

The word of light lifting is a varied one. Julian Champkin finds choices galore from several big names.

U.S. Overhead crane staff news for fall

The latest appointment and promotions highlights, plus other stories of interest.

Portable cranes: On the move

Portable cranes are often an essential tool for light industry and manufacturers. Julian Champkin investigates.

Tool and die company takes delivery of double girder bridge crane

Tri-State Overhead Crane in the US has installed a 40-ton, toprunning double girder bridge crane for a tool and die shop.