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Mammoet’s WTA lifting system scheduled for release in 2023
As developers chase stronger flows, onshore wind hub heights are growing beyond the reach of conventional crawler cranes. Mammoet’s new WTA lifting system allows theoretically infinite hub heights and paves the way towards emissions-free turbine erection.
As developers chase stronger flows, onshore wind hub heights are growing beyond the reach of conventional crawler cranes. Mammoet’s new WTA lifting system allows theoretically infinite hub heights and paves the way towards emissions-free turbine erection.
Ranger Lifting continues ambitious growth plans in Victoria
Ranger Lifting, a Sydney-headquartered lifting, rigging, and height safety equipment supplier, has named Paul Richards, as internal sales co-ordinator, Victoria.
Ranger Lifting, a Sydney-headquartered lifting, rigging, and height safety equipment supplier, has named Paul Richards, as internal sales co-ordinator, Victoria.
'Learn-As-You-Earn' scheme to prepare US skilled trainees
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the 2021 National Apprenticeship Week will be celebrated from November 15-21. The event allows labor and business leaders, educational institutions, career seekers and other partners to demonstrate support for apprenticeships in preparing a highly skilled, diverse workforce to meet the talent needs of employers and train Americans for good paying jobs across multiple industries.
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the 2021 National Apprenticeship Week will be celebrated from November 15-21. The event allows labor and business leaders, educational institutions, career seekers and other partners to demonstrate support for apprenticeships in preparing a highly skilled, diverse workforce to meet the talent needs of employers and train Americans for good paying jobs across multiple industries.
Manitowoc Company appoints two new members to its Board of Directors
The Manitowoc Company, has elected Amy R. Davis and Robert W. Malone to the company’s board of directors, increasing the members from eight to 10.
The Manitowoc Company, has elected Amy R. Davis and Robert W. Malone to the company’s board of directors, increasing the members from eight to 10.
Nokia expands its ruggedised devices with 5G SA
Nokia is expanding its portfolio of ruggedised devices to allow more enterprises to connect teams and equipment in demanding environments using private wireless networks.
Nokia is expanding its portfolio of ruggedised devices to allow more enterprises to connect teams and equipment in demanding environments using private wireless networks.
ALL Crane Rental names Kasey Stephens as GM of Geismar, LA Branch
ALL Crane Rental of Louisiana, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, has named Kasey Stephens as the new GM of Geismar, LA Branch.
ALL Crane Rental of Louisiana, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, has named Kasey Stephens as the new GM of Geismar, LA Branch.
LEEA to launch Regional Council in the Middle East and SE Asia in 2022
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has announced this year's LEEA Awards 2021 finalists as well as news that Kat Moss will be the association’s next chair, taking over from Richard Money in January 2022. Oliver Auston will take over Kat’s former position as deputy. It also plans to launch a Regional Council in the Middle East and SE Asia in 2022.
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has announced this year's LEEA Awards 2021 finalists as well as news that Kat Moss will be the association’s next chair, taking over from Richard Money in January 2022. Oliver Auston will take over Kat’s former position as deputy. It also plans to launch a Regional Council in the Middle East and SE Asia in 2022.
Condra on a win despite South Africa steel shortage
South Africa’s current steel shortage is compounding an already serious obstacle to the efficient functioning of the subcontinent’s overhead crane market: declining service footprints.
South Africa’s current steel shortage is compounding an already serious obstacle to the efficient functioning of the subcontinent’s overhead crane market: declining service footprints.
Port of Los Angeles to move to 24/7 operations
The Port of Los Angeles has announced it will move to 24/7 operatios following a meeting between Port of Angeles executive director Gene Seroka and US President Joe Biden, to address current supply challenges.
The Port of Los Angeles has announced it will move to 24/7 operatios following a meeting between Port of Angeles executive director Gene Seroka and US President Joe Biden, to address current supply challenges.
Mammoet to install 17 WTG at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy’s Goubet wind farm
Despite high resource potential in Djibouti, only half of its population has access to electricity due to lack of access and the high cost of power and interruptions.
Despite high resource potential in Djibouti, only half of its population has access to electricity due to lack of access and the high cost of power and interruptions.
