All articles by Vidya Sagar Maddela
Vidya Sagar Maddela
Indic acquires Irugasa Remote Control Systems to expand operations
The acquisition builds on an existing partnership between Indic and Irugasa, spanning three decades, and aims to expand Indic’s position in the overhead cranes and hoist sector.
RIKON installs new RMG gantry crane at First Dry Port Terminal
The new crane, which features a maximum lifting capacity of 41 tons under the spreader and a working outreach of seven metres, would enhance container cargo handling in the recently expanded terminal zone
Stahl opens new factory to enhance load handling operations
The new factory is designed to meet increasing market demand with cutting-edge technologies and efficient, sustainable production processes.
Burkhardt+Weber selects Konecranes MTS as service partner
Konecranes MTS will offer authorised warranty services, repairs, and genuine spare parts across Finland, enhancing support for Burkhardt+Weber’s precision machining centres
Konecranes acquires Spanish crane company PIMEG
Founded in 2008, PIMEG focuses on the sales, service, inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, modernisation, and procurement of spare parts for crane systems
Konecranes to supply 16 hybrid RTG cranes for Port Houston
Konecranes’ RTG cranes will be the inaugural ‘one-over-six’ container stacking units at Port Houston, expanding the port’s hybrid fleet to 46 units, in line with its sustainability goals
William Hackett integrates RFID technology into chain slings
William Hackett integrated RFID chips, which use NFC technology, into the assembly tags, allowing users to access key product details by scanning the tag with their mobile phones
Cesan commissions dual-hook overhead crane for industrial use
The newly installed crane features a variable frequency drive for controlled acceleration and IP54 protection, an overload protection system and a customised span for optimal coverage
Tsubaki Kabelschlepp upgrades Contargo’s container crane in Germany
Tsubaki Kabelschlepp used a pre-configured TOTALTRAX solution to deliver a turnkey system that was commissioned swiftly, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
Nucleon Crane installs two 10-ton overhead cranes in Brazil
The technical specifications of the cranes include a crane travelling speed of 3.6-36m/min, a trolley travelling speed of 2.4-24m/min, and a crane wheel diameter of 250mm