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Stay up to date with the latest hoist magazine features from the global factory crane industryTOC Americas: Back to Panama After six years, TOC Americas returns to the Panama Convention Centre from 17-19 October 2023, connecting the global port and container supply chain across this region. Here we highlight some of the exhibitors attending and their latest news.
Entertainment hoist Q&A We speak to Nick Fleming, business development specialist at Columbus McKinnon, and Erich Widmer, sales and marketing manager at GIS, about every aspect of entertainment hoists.
Overhead crane regional report: Canada can do Canada’s only neighbour is the United States and too often it is neglected in comparison. But its lifting industry can hold its own against and even penetrate into US markets. Julian Champkin reports.
Overhead cranes: The state of play in Asia Julian Champkin reports on the factors affecting the nations in Asia’s lifting market.
The Lowdown on Load sway Anti-sway technology was revolutionary when it was first introduced – but back then it did not actually work very well. Today’s systems, in contrast, offer safety and economy, and allow even a non-specialist to operate a crane. Julian Champkin reports.
The impact of economic trends on ports Ports are directly impacted by world financial economies. International economic downturns can cause significant delays in imports and exports. On the other hand, increasing trade demands can lead to expansions in infrastructure. Ports are also impacted by federal, state and local budgets impacting port efficiency and traffic flow. Jenny Eagle investigates.
Dockside environmental developments in the US We round-up the latest environmental developments at US ports.
Rock and ore: Mining's specialist lifting equipment Mining is a specialised business that requires specialised lifting equipment. Julian Champkin reports.
Overhead crane technology: The Industry 4.0 Interview Oscar Fillol, CEO at automatic lifting solutions provider Elebia, and Siemens’ Roland Najbar, business development manager for the crane industry, discuss Industry 4.0 and explain what their companies are doing to facilitate it.
US steel mill installs fully automated cranes system A US steel mill has seen its fully automated cranes system improve its operational efficiency.
Why overhead crane companies should adopt Industry 4.0 As Tony Rock reports, the benefits of Industry 4.0 are still being discussed more than ten years after the idea of a Fourth Industrial Revolution was introduced.
Container terminals and the age of automation Faced with larger vessels and greater volumes, container terminals are racing to automate. Julian Champkin reports.
A look at the latest in lifting attachments Not every load can be hung from a hook – frequently, some kind of special attachment is needed. Julian Champkin reports.
Kito hoists aid building of Japanese fishing fleet In purse-seine fishing, a main boat goes to sea with three or four smaller boats aboard. The largest of those rides on the aft deck, and once the crew locates a school of bonito, it enters the sea with one end of the net attached. The main boat then navigates a large circle, enclosing the fish in the net, which has a wire along the edge to close the bottom. The remaining boats can be involved in supporting activities, such as spotting fish.
How ports are using technology to boost efficiency Implementing technology can increase the capacity and efficiency of a port – for example, through optimising loading or unloading cargo operations and reducing the number of workers needed to manage such processes. Jenny Eagle investigates.
Tandem cranes streamline ops at sustainable timber business A timber construction firm selects Abus Crane Systems to streamline its production process.
TOC Europe: The AGM for port and cargo professionals If you want to stay up-to-date with the market outlook for port operations or embrace the new technologies revolutionising the maritime logistics sector, then TOC Europe is the place to be.
Demag designs overhead crane solution for steel sheet preparation One company wanting to optimise its material flow of steel sheets asked Demag to design a solution.
German crane manufacturer interview: The Kuli conversation Having been in the crane business for a century, Kuli Hebezeuge - Helmut Kempkes sets out how it is evolving for the future.
The role of overhead cranes in decommissioning nuclear power plants Starting with nuclear energy in the UK, Tony Rock reports on how overhead cranes around the world are being used in power applications.
