KHL Books

Lifting & Moving the World

KHL Group USA, in conjunction with the Specialized Carriers & Rigging
Association, announce the publication of Lifting & Moving the World,
a coffee table style book that commemorates the 60th anniversary of
the SC&RA. The book recounts the history of the association while
chronicling the major milestones in the modern history of the crane,
rigging and specialized transportation industries.

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50 Years of Earthmoving
by Heinz-Herbert Cohrs

This superbly illustrated history of earthmoving machinery and
equipment is the definitive account of the route that led to today’s
billion dollar, hi- tech industry. More than 400 photographs, drawings
and illustrations make this a perfect reference book.

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Machinery in Minature
by Heinz-Herbert Cohrs and
Francis Pierre


This compelling book covers construction models from the 18th century
to the 1990s. Featuring all the famous and less famous model
manufacturers from Meccano, Marx and Doepke to CCM Conrad and
Shinsei, the book looks at each decade and analyses the trends
in model manufacturing with plenty of glorious colour photography.

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The History of Cranes
by Heinz-Herbert Cohrs, Oliver Bachmam and Tim Whiteman

Since ancient times mankind has had to lift heavy objects. This book
chronicles the history of the powerful and impressive crane and lifting
industry.

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Road Building Equipment
by Francis Pierre

The most elaborate, colourful and authoritative history of the
machines that help build the world’s communication links.

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The Top 10 Construction Achievement of The 20th Centry

Projects in the book include the Channel Tunnel, Empire State Building,
Panama Canal and the Sydney Opera House. A beautifully produced,
hard backed, 250 page book.

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