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New Manitowoc tower crane structure for Europe and Africa

Manitowoc reorganises tower crane structure for Europe and Africa to better serve tower customers and dealers

News

Transport 50 call for entries
Entry to the 2018 Transport 50 (T50) listing of the world’s largest specialized transport companies is now open
LEEA guide for runway designers and testers
A guide to the verification of runway beams is being issued by LEEA
SC&RA publishes severe weather guidelines
Industry association publishes guide to help companies prepare for severe weather
Successful first North American tower crane conference
First event in Miami, Florida, attracts more than 275 delegates.
Link-Belt launches new crawler: the 348 Series 2
The 348 Series 2 is the latest lattice crawler crane offering from US crane manufacturer Link-Belt
Modulift beams help lift Siemens modules
Spreader beams from Modulift were used to help lift power station modules for Siemens HTT

SARENS OPENS FOUR NEW DEPOTS WORLDWIDE

New branches to offer crane rental and maintenance capabilities

Raimondi appoints Italasme as agent

Italasme has been appointed as an agent for Raimondi, representing the tower crane manufacturer across four areas in Italy

ALE uses new offshore skidding technique

ALE uses new technique to skid a 2,565 tonne satellite platform

New Bonfiglioli plant

Investment in a new plant and staff training form the foundations of Bonfiglioli’s strategy for the future

Barnhart to buy Strate Line

Barnhart to acquire Strate Line Crane & Rigging

New low loader from Broshuis

The 2-axle PL2 low loader is the latest release from trailer manufacturer Broshuis

Bennetts re-brands and celebrates growth

A re-brand and a place in the Financial Times’ FT1000 signals growth for Bennetts Cranes

Remote control range from JDN

Three remote control models have been launched by J D Neuhaus for its hoists and cranes

Portable gantry used to save seal pup

A portable gantry has been used to rescue a seal pup trapped under boulders

Murphy Plant buys Volvo tractor units

Three Volvo FH-540 6x4 tractor units have been bought by Murphy Plant to work on the HS2 project

W. Mayer buys Demag ATC

German company W. Mayer buys Demag AC 130-5 from Terex Cranes

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Features

Remote controls: Next level control

The growth in the popularity of radio remote controls continues, even if application areas are shifting. Christian Shelton reports

Telescopic crawler cranes: tools of the trade

The sector is expanding as this versatile machine proves itself around the world. CHRISTIAN SHELTON reports

Industry Focus: Energy

We look at new lifting products, services and jobs being carried out for the power generation sector (minus wind power). Christian Shelton reports

Intermat review: Towers shine

It was mostly tower cranes in the limelight at the Intermat show in Paris late April. ICST reports

Interview: TransWorld Manufacturing

It is only natural that Crystal Dieleman, president of TransWorld Manufacturing, would become a major player in the crane industry. D.Ann Shiffler, editor of ICST’s sister publication American Cranes and Transport (ACT), speaks to Crystal about her company…

Truck cranes: The road ahead

Truck cranes and truck-mounted cranes continue to be popular. This is reflected in ongoing manufacturer development of new product lines and updates. Christian Shelton reports

Two new Liebherr models on their way

German crane manufacturer Liebherr is launching two new cranes: a lattice crawler and an all terrain

Set Win takes first LTM 1450-8.1 in Asia

First Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 in Asia goes to Set Win Group to work in Hong Kong

Mammoet goes small with Hoeflon

A pair of 4 tonne Hoeflon mini crawler cranes joins the giant Mammoet fleet

CATME changes hotel and adds speakers

New venue will be the Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The event is held on 10 October.

Support for M&T postponement

Many equipment manufacturers due to attend M&T Expo have backed the decision to postpone the show

Van Daal on communication at CATME

Marco van Daal claims an easy and simple solution to the miscommunication that causes many accidents

Kobelco and Manitowoc end supply agreement

November sees the end of the Kobelco crawler crane and Manitowoc Grove all terrain crane OEM supply agreement

Kalmar electric terminal tractor

Cargotec’s Kalmar division launches electric version of Ottawa T2 terminal tractor

Cameras in frame at Tower Cranes North America

Using cameras to help with ‘blind lifting’ is one of several topics at the Tower Cranes North America conference

Scott-Macon buys Demags

Two Demag AC 220-5 all terrain cranes have been bought by US company Scott-Macon Equipment

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Successful first North American tower crane conference
First event in Miami, Florida, attracts more than 275 delegates.
CATME changes hotel and adds speakers
New venue will be the Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The event is held on 10 October.
Van Daal on communication at CATME
Marco van Daal claims an easy and simple solution to the miscommunication that causes many accidents