CONEXPO: SHOW OF THE YEAR

Every three years the ConExpo show is held in Las Vegas, US. It is a must-see event for anyone working in the construction industry and related sectors, plus anyone in the world who has an interest in machines and heavy equipment.

If you like to plan ahead, use this guide now to work out what you want to see at ConExpo 2008 and plan where to spend your days. Crane and transport equipment and vehicle manufacturers and service companies will be out in full force and most will use the event as the launch pad for new and improved products.

A round 125, 000 visitors (25% up on the last show in 2005) are expected at the five-day event, including visitors to the International Exposition for Power Transmission, running alongside. Organisers say there will be about 2,000 exhibitors, at least 200 of which (10%) will be directly relevant to people into cranes, other lifting equipment and specialized transport. Around 20 hectares of space will be occupied, indoors and out.

Head to the Gold Lot outside to find the majority of crane and transport manufacturers. Manitowoc says it will exhibit 12 cranes there, seven of which are new. About half that number will be more like it for the other major manufacturers at the event. See under the manufacturers heading in what follows here. Expect the Chinese manufacturers to have a stronger presence at the show and out in the market place this year too.

More than 85 industry organizations from around the world are also expected to participate. Some will be holding their annual conventions during the exhibition. In addition, there will be 10 international pavilions for Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Attendees can also make use of the education programme. It covers a range of industry issues and trends, plus management and applied technology. In the new Safety Zone will be live demonstrations and information about jobsite safety.

“ConExpo-Con/AGG is a living example of the incredible advances made by the construction industry. It is a culmination of the industry's contributions throughout our history and a showcase for our future,” is how a show spokesperson sums it up.

ALLISON TRANSMISSION

SOUTH 2 S-16750

Transmissions on show for heavy duty on-and off-road vehicles will be two products from its off-road series, the 3500 ORS and 4500 ORS, plus an M6610. Engineers will be available to assist with customer enquiries.

ALTEC INDUSTRIES

GOLD LOT G-270

The company will be showing several of its truck mounted hydraulic telescopic cranes, including the new AC 35127S.

ALTURNAMATS

SOUTH 1 S-11407

On show will be three types of ground protection mat, including the original 13 mm thick moulded polyethylene AlturnaMat with diamond plate tread. Guaranteed for six years, the mats are used to prevent heavy vehicles from damaging lawns and soft terrain.

AMERICAN CRANES & TRANSPORT

SILVER 1-2 S-597

Meet the ACT team. We look forward to seeing you.

ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE

RIVIERA PAVILION RP-34023

Specialized, heavy and general transport and trucking.

ANMOPYC

LOBBY L-3527

The Spanish Manufacturers Association of Construction and Mining Equipment organises the Spanish Pavilion where 13 manufacturers will exhibit their products over more than 900 m² of exhibition space, 25% more than the last event.

ASSOCIATION OF UNION CONSTRUCTORS, THE

GREEN PAVILION GP-50310

TAUC is a US national trade association of more than 2,500 union contractors, local union contractor trade associations, and industry suppliers. The focus is supporting contractors that perform steel erection, industrial maintenance and construction.

AUTEC RADIO REMOTE CONTROL

SOUTH 1 S-10711

Visitors to the Technology Pavilion will be able to see the newest version of the Modular handset MK 10-14, a tenpushbutton MK transmitter and a compact receiver.

Characteristics include, first, more usage possibilities thanks to the 12-command receiver, which can be extended up to 20 commands. Second, a switching power supply that adjusts the voltage of the low power electronics, thereby assuring continuous and constant usage. It will also tolerate large input voltage fluctuations.

All other A utec products will also be displayed, including handsets with four, six, eight, ten and 12 pushbuttons, proportional or digital controllers with single or dual axis and toggle or rotary switches.

BOSCH REXROTH CORPORATION

SOUTH 2 S-13013

Hydraulic and pneumatic drives and controls.

BRIDON AMERICAN

CENTRAL 1-2 C-4027

Manufacturer of steel wire rope for construction, cranes, mining and offshore markets.

BRODERSON MANUFACTURING

GOLD LOT G-127

Manufacturer of self propelled industrial yard cranes.

CAVOTEC USA

CENTRAL 3-5 C-7590

Cable management systems, slip rings and radio remote control systems.

COLUMBUS MCKINNON

SOUTH 1 S-11155

Industrial lifting and rigging equipment, chain and wire rope hoists.

COMMAND CONTROLS

SOUTH 2 S-14327

Making its debut will be a new line of cartridge style valves to fit into the #10 size (7/8 inch-14 Thd.) cavity.

DANFOSS

SOUTH 2 S-13716

Surveys of top mobile machine manufacturers show that the number of sensors used per vehicle is growing quickly. Trends are “towards higher system and function integration (preferably by embedding sensor technology into the mechanical body of the machine) and the use of multiple sensors.”

New Danfoss sensors are designed to meet these demands. A new line of dual-output pressure transmitters measures oil pressure and temperature to protect machines against damage caused by overheating.

DHS DIECAST COLLECTABLES

RIVIERA PAVILION RP-36016

Scale models of construction equipment available to buy. A highlight will be the model of the Mammoet PTC crane that stands more than 2 m tall.

DNV INDUSTRY

DET NORSKE VERITAS

GREEN PAVILION GP-50934

Services for managing risk, including certification and inspection.

DONALDSON

SOUTH 2 S-13553

Filtration systems and parts. A new hardware line on show is part of the Donaldson Triboguard brand of hydraulic filter elements. This five layer media is available in a range of grades down to 4.0μ(c).

DPL AMERICA

GREEN PAVILLION GP-50308

The Titan Equipment Monitoring System is a tool for equipment owners to “increase asset profitability and productivity while decreasing the costs and risk of equipment theft.”

ELLIOTT EQUIPMENT COMPANY

GOLD LOT G-248

Celebrating 60 years of manufacturing in 2008, Elliott will be exhibiting machines from its HiReach and boom truck product ranges.

The SkyWalk70 is a HiReach aerial platform with hydraulically self-levelling 5 m long platform with 350 degrees of rotation, electronic proportional four stick remote controls and a capacity of 408 kg.

From the boom truck product line, Elliott offers a 24 tonne capacity boom mounted on a tracked vehicle and designed for extreme conditions.

Elliott will also show the new H32 with a stronger lifting chart and better stability than the industry standard, according to the company. Also look out for the company's latest 36 tonne boom truck.

ENERPAC

SOUTH 2 S-17005

Heavy duty hydraulic lift and jacking systems and other hydraulic tools and integrated systems for construction.

F&M MAFCO

SOUTH 2 S-18027

Supplier of equipment for heavy industrial applications. F&M Mafco sells, rents, repairs and reconditions tools and equipment, including cranes, heavy rigging packages and tool trailers.

FONTAINE TRAILER COMPANY

BLUE LOT B-940

Look for the company's newest lowbed trailer, the Renegade LXL. “Construction equipment is getting larger to give operators the power they need to be more productive,” saya John Craig, president of Fontaine Trailer. “As a result, a few inches in trailer deck height can mean the difference between clearing a bridge to get to the jobsite... or not.”

Typical lowbed deck height is around 500 mm with 150 mm of ground clearance. The Renegade LXL has a 356 mm deck height with 127 mm of ground clearance. In addition, the trailer has 100 KSI minimum yield steel main beam flanges with 50,000 pound (23 tonne) webs, fifth wheel guide rollers on the gooseneck, aluminium fenders at the rear of the gooseneck, 28 bent D-rings for load lashing, flag holders, stainless steel bumper insert, stainless steel Renegade logo panels, seven LED marker lights per side, nine LED lights on the rear, rubber dock bumpers, and more. Fontaine Trailer Company produces a complete line of aluminium, steel and composite trailers for the flatbed, dropdeck and lowbed markets.

FOTON LOVOL INTERNATIONAL HEAVY INDUSTRY

GREEN PAVILION GP-50029

Truck mounted and crawler mounted cranes.

FUSHUN EXCAVATOR

GOLD LOT G-156

Crawler cranes. This Chinese company is in the world top three crawler manufacturers by number of units.

GLEASON REEL

GREEN PAVILION GP-50828

See a new line of hose reels for the industrial and commercial construction industry among other products, including cable reels to run power tools from DC converters on utility and service trucks and cable and hose management products for boom trucks.

GORILLA

SOUTH 1 S-12432

The Gorilla Gripper is a hand tool that allows one person to carry heavy sheet materials, for example, plywood, tempered glass and granite, from the top.

GOSAN CRANE COMPONENTS

CENTRAL 1-2 C-4743

Mechanical components for lifting, transport and storage machinery. Main products are steel rope sheaves, hooks, blocks and couplings.

GUNNEBO JOHNSON

GOLD LOT G-307

Crane blocks, sheaves, swivels, snatch blocks and custom engineered lifting tackle. New products on show include the following:

The tilt up block is a series of high strength, light weight snatch blocks available in 40 and 55 tonnes working load limit (WLL) for tilt up wall construction. They are available in sheave diameters from 400 to 600 mm.

The quick reeve crane block series has been improved and they have quick release pins and stand-up capability for easier rope and reeving changes. The range is from 10 to 200 tonnes and they have the locking J-Latch.

The snatch block range has been redesigned for higher capacity. It has a stronger and more streamlined package.

HAWE HYDRAULICS

SOUTH 2 S-14249

On show will be hydraulic components for mobile applications. The modular components can be assembled into integrated systems.

HBC-RADIOMATIC

GOLD LOT G-122

The producer of radio controls will offer new products for the wireless control of cranes and machinery. See the new technos and vector pro transmitters, which can be adapted for the control of construction cranes, industrial cranes or other machinery. The technos display is navigated by using the new switch radiomatic iCON (intelligent control). It can also be used for a number of customer-specific settings. In addition, radiomatic iCON enables the use of the so-called softkeys in the display. These control many software-based commands.

HBC-radiomatic's new transmitter vector pro will also be on hand for demonstration.

HIAB

RIVIERA LOT RL-45013

Hydraulic truck mounted knuckle boom loader cranes.

HIRSCHMANN AUTOMATION AND CONTROL (PAT)

GOLD LOT G-335

Several new products will be introduced with the main focus on the new Scalable Mobile Controller. The system was designed to control and monitor machine function as well as offer the option of load moment indication.

Also on display will be a new line of graphic operator consoles, which can be used with the Scalable Mobile Controller or with Hirschmann's load moment indicators (LMI).

Also on display will be the PAT, Krueger, and Hirschmann branded load moment indicators, indicating devices, and sensors for OEM and retrofit applications, including the iVISOR maestro LMI upgrade system.

INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT

SILVER 1-2 S-597

Meet the IC team. We look forward to seeing you.

IOWA MOLD TOOLING (IMT)

NORTH N-2141

IMT has fitted an hydraulic crane and air compressor into the new Dodge Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis, as well as the Sterling Bullet chassis.

“There's a high demand for these new chassis today, and IMT now offers a hydraulic crane and air compressor option,” said Tim Worman, product manager of commercial vehicles at IMT, which manufactures mechanics' trucks, lube trucks, telescopic cranes and articulating cranes.

J.R. MERRITT CONTROLS

SOUTH 2 S-14416

Electro-hydraulic joystick controllers and other operator controls. New is a single axis, Hall effect joystick derived from t he PRO-4 potentiometer joystick.

JASO EQUIPOS DE OBRAS Y CONSTRUCCIONES

SILVER 1-2 S-553

Tower crane manufacturer.

KALYN SIEBERT

SILVER LOT 4 S-19315

Trailers for specialized transport.

KELLY TRACTOR

SILVER 1-2 S-639

Construction equipment dealer and Link-Belt crane distributor.

KHL GROUP

SILVER 1-2 S-597

Publisher of International Cranes and Specialized Transport, American Cranes & Transport and eight other construction industry-related magazines, plus electronic publications, web sites, etc.

KOBELCO CRANES NORTH AMERICA

GOLD LOT G-320

The SL6000 lattice boom crawler crane will make its US tradeshow debut. As standard it has an 84 m maximum main boom, 108 m maximum long boom and a luffer option of 60 m main boom plus 72 m luffing jib. The Super Heavy Lift configuration (which includes HL mast and an additional 250 tonnes of palette counterweight) – 84 m maximum standard boom, 126 m maximum long boom and a luffer option of 84 main boom plus 84 m of luffing jib.

For transport the largest individual part is the 3 m wide carbody and upper structure weighing 64 tonnes. That can be broken down into 41 and 23 tonne sections. By removing the mast assembly with an ‘easy-attachment' system, it can be further reduced to 32 tonnes.

Each crawler track assembly weighs 40 tonnes and the boom and jib sections can be nested for transport. The winches are in the lower boom, which reduces the transportation weight of the base machine.

Also on show will be the 100 tonne capacity CK1000-III and 250 tonne capacity CK2500-II models.

LAMPSON INTERNATIONAL

BLUE LOT B-952

Specialist heavy lifting and transport contractor.

LANDOLL

SILVER 1-2 S-758

Trailers for specialized transport.

LEWIS EQUIPMENT COMPANY

BLUE LOT B-950

Crane rental house and distributor. In addition to offering cranes for rental, Lewis distributes SunCrane tower cranes and Zoomlion wheeled mobile and crawler cranes in the US.

LIEBHERR

GOLD LOT G-370

The 4,600 square metre display stand will house 27 Liebherr products from the full range of construction equipment. The cranes on show will be three wheeled mobiles, two crawlers and two towers.

The highlight will be the new 600 tonne capacity LR 1600/2 lattice boom crawler crane. Primary characteristics of the new model, according to Liebherr, are outstanding load capacities, variable boom and derrick systems, and components with weights and sizes that have been optimised for economical transport.

This new crane achieves its 600 tonne maximum load capacity with a 48 m main boom and derrick system at a 10 m working radius. Maximum load moment is 8,085 tonne-metres and the maximum boom and jib combination, or system, length is 180 m.

Cost efficiency in wind turbine assembly operations was a vital criterion in the development of the LR 1600/2. The SL main boom can be erected up to a length of 102 m without a derrick system. Developed from this system, a 108 m SL system with a 12 m fixed jib is available, which, again without a derrick or second crane, can be erected up to an under-hook height of 117 m.

Load capacity in this configuration is more than 95 tonnes, making it suitable for mounting wind turbines in the 3 MW class on 100 m towers. Using the derrick system, the same turbines can be mounted on 120 m towers.

The other crawler crane on show will be the 100 tonne capacity LTR 1100 with telescopic boom. The hybrid concept is designed to unite the advantages of a telescopic crane and those of conventional crawler cranes. It has a 52 m boom developed from an LTM series all terrain mobile crane.

Mobile cranes on show will be the 130 tonne capacity LTM 1130-5.1 all terrain on five axles and the LTF 1045-4.1 truck mounted crane. It is a development of the upper works from the three axle LTM 1045-3.1 all terrain mounted on a four axle commercial truck chassis-cab instead of the AT carrier. The version shown will use a US-built Kenworth truck.

On show from the tower crane ranges will be two large models, one in the 355 tonne-metre class, the other in the 550 tonne-metre class. New features on the 355 HC-L 16/32 Litronic luffing jib crane include the SPS control system, which, for example, allows horizontal movement of the load. As the jib is moved, the control system operates the lifting gear automatically so that hook height remains constant.

Other innovative details on the 355 HC-L are the bolted-on climbing console, and rapid re-reeving from a single to a double rope run. The climbing console can be detached for transport. This reduces the transport dimensions and weight of the slewing ring support to be suitable for container transport.

The large 550 EC-H 20 Litronic crane will be a 20 tonne version but 12 and 40 tonne versions are also available. The 550 EC-H picks up to 3,500 kg at its maximum working radius and the Litronic version increases this capacity to 4,000 kg. The crane exhibited has free movement up to a hook height of 86.9 m and an undercarriage with a track width of 10 m.

LIFT SYSTEMS

BLUE LOT B-971

Telescopic hydraulic gantries.

LINDEN COMANSA AMERICA

GOLD LOT G-380

On display will be its line of 2100 series and 500 series modular flat top tower cranes, including the 21LC550 and 5LC5211.

The Linden Comansa 2100 Series is five new flat top models: 21LC170, 21LC210, 21LC290, 21LC400 and 21LC550, from 170 to 550 tonne-metres. All models of this series are available with 18 tonne maximum load with four-part line.

The Linden Comansa 500 Series is five new flat-top models: 5LC3510, 5LC4010, 5LC4510, 5LC5010, and the 5LC5211 from 50 to 100 tonne-metres. All models of this series are available with 5 tonne maximum load with four-part line.

LINK BELT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

GOLD LOT G-240

On show will be seven of the US manufacturer's newest lattice and telescopic boom cranes, several of which are not only brand-new but also the largest capacity cranes offered by Link-Belt. Also unveiled will be online tools for the Link-Belt Preferred customer support programme.

Among Link-Belt's newest telescopic cranes, see the 70 tonne capacity truck that the company says will build on the legacy of the HTC-8675 but with longer reach, improved capacities, and more refined on-road mobility. Also on show will be the latest 220 tonne capacity all terrain crane. In addition, a couple of brand-new telescopic boom cranes will be introduced.

In the lattice boom category, Link-Belt will show off a 73 tonne crawler and a new 209 tonne crawler. The company will also introduce its largest lattice crawler ever.

LOAD SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL

GOLD LOT G-196

LSI products include wireless crane scales, rated capacity, load angle and radius indicators, and cable reels.

LOADWISE INTERNATIONAL

HAWKLEY GROUP

BRITISH PAVILION C-4867

On show will be a new range of wireless indicators. Top of the range is the multi-line display LR1500. The indicators have features offering benefits. Wireless operation means no specialist installation and it is easily transferable between cranes. Installation is also easier than a hard-wired type. The LR1500 is aimed at after market or OEM applications.

MAEDA SEISAKUSHO

GOLD LOT G-277

The full range of mini cranes will be introduced to the Americas by distributor Maeda USA. Four of the mini crawler cranes will be on show for the first time.

Visitors will be able to see three MC series models: the 2.8 tonne MC285C with a 8.5 m boom and 760 mm travel width for indoor use; the MC305C; and the MC405C. The MC305C has a 3 tonne capacity with a 12.5 m boom and the MC405C offers a 16.5 m boom, 3.8 tonne capacity, and pick and carry capability. All are diesel or diesel/electric and remote control is standard.

MANITEX

GOLD LOT G-330

This Texas, US-based boom truck manufacturer will show the 50110S, the newest machine in its range. Rated at 45 tonnes, this machine is equipped with a new 34 m boom that gives a tip height of 36 m. Add the telescopic jib and the tip height increases to a maximum of 50 m. The machine is on the same platform as the 5096 introduced at the ICUEE trade show in 2007.

Also at the show will be the 30112S, also introduced at the ICUEE trade show. The S-style has a ride-around operator station to allow maximum visibility of the load as it is lifted and repositioned. The 34 m boom yields a tip height of nearly 51 m when fitted with the optional telescopic jib. The machine on display will have a fully enclosed operator cab, telescopic jib and the ROCSolid outriggers, all optional equipment for this new generation S-Style crane.

Also at the Manitex booth will be the 35124C, a 32 tonne machine with a maximum tip height of 51 m, and the 30102C, a 27 tonne machine with 31 m boom reaching a maximum height of 48 m when fitted with the optional 14 m telescopic jib.

MANITOWOC

GOLD LOT G-353

All Manitowoc crane brands and support divisions will be represented. Of the 12 cranes on display, seven are new launches and others will be making their first public appearance in the US.

The 200 tonne capacity Manitowoc Model 14000 crawler crane will be making its US show debut. Maximum boom and jib combination length is 111 m.

New and on show in the Grove all terrain crane line will be the 170 tonne capacity GMK5225 (known as GMK5170 outside the US). Maximum tip height is 328 feet (100 m) with jib extensions. Axle spacings are designed for US market requirements and a Cummins engine is an option.

Making its US debut following its launch at the Bauma exhibition in Germany last year will be the 100 tonne capacity GMK5115 (known as GMK5095 outside the US). Like the GMK5170, the 100 tonner is on five axles. Maximum tip height is 83 m from the seven section boom and extensions.

Also new will be a pair of truck cranes, the 35 tonne capacity Grove TM500E-2, on three axles, and the 100 tonne capacity TMS9000E on four axles. The former replaces the TMS500E and has an 8.8 to 29 m four-section boom, while a longer 9.8 to 31 m four-section boom is optional. Maximum tip height for the TM500E-2, with the optional 13.7 m offsettable telescopic swingaway extension, is 47 m. Maximum tip height for the TMS9000E is 72 m.

On show for the first time in the US will be the 35 tonne capacity Grove RT540E rough terrain. The 35 tonne capacity crane has a 31 m, four-section full-power main boom and the offsettable telescopic swingaway jib extends tip height to 46.9 m.

New and on show from the industrial crane line will be the 9 tonne capacity Grove YB4409-2 and there will also be a Shuttlelift 3339. The YB4409-2 has a 10 m boom and 15.5 m maximum tip height.

New Potain tower cranes on show will be the distinctive new MDT 268 flat top and the Igo T 85 self-erecting model. The MDT 268 is the largest model in the redesigned MDT series. Available versions are the J10 with 10 tonnes capacity and the 12 tonne J12. Maximum jib length is 65 m where the J10 version picks 2.6 tonnes and the J12 version picks 2.5 tonnes.

MANTIS CRANES

BLUE LOT B-935

Heavy duty telescopic boom crawler cranes.

MILLER

CENTRAL C-7589

See the new line of Miller Falcon self-retracting web lifelines (SRLs) with 6.1 and 4.9 m working capacities. Miller claims the Falcon SRL is the lightest (under 1.4 kg), and most compact web retractable lifeline on the market.

NCCCO

L-3102

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators offers a crane operator certification programme.

OMNEX CONTROL SYSTEMS

CENTRAL 1-2 C-4259

New is the CCDock contactless charging system for use with the T110C transmitter for radio remote control. Users can charge the transmitter without any mechanical electrical contacts.

OETIO (100 E, LOCAL 793)

GREEN PAVILION GP-51142

Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario is a training facility in Canada for hoisting and heavy equipment operators.

ORLACO CRANE CAM

BLUE LOT B-957B

Load view crane camera and monitor systems enable crane operators to see the load and the path of the load at all times.

These can be areas that would otherwise be blind spots.

Benefits include less risk of a catastrophic accident, the opportunity for a better safety record, controlled insurance costs, less lost time and down time due to accidents, reduced collateral damage, and a healthier work environment.

PALFINGER NORTH AMERICA

SILVER 1-2 S-610

The company has teamed up with North America's leading truck manufacturers to offer a knuckl eboom c r an e for extreme applications. Palfinger will debut the PK 85002, PK 100002 and PK 150002 models. The PK 85002 is in the heavy-duty class. Standard are the HPLS (High Power Lifting System), Paltronic 50, Power Link Plus and Dual Power System. The PK 100002 with fly-jib has, as standard, Paltronic 50, radio remote control and Power Link Plus.

Each of the new units has load-sensing hydraulics for control and efficiency. Also featured on the PK 100002 and PK 150002 (and an option on the PK 85002) is the Integrated Stability Control system. The ISC system adjusts the crane's lifting capacity according to outrigger and stabiliser positions at time of set-up.

PM NORTH AMERICA

RIVIERA LOT RL-43033

Hydraulic truck mounted knuckle boom loader cranes. On show will be one of PM's best sellers in North America – the 35LC USA, and a brand new crane, a model of the 85SP series, the 85027SP + J1204.20.

The 35LC USA has two separated hydraulic control valve blocks linked to two different pumps that allow the crane to move faster and so to be more productive than a crane with a single valve block. It is used to load and unload concrete pre cast blocks.

In addition it has a top seat control station to give the operator the best view.

The 85SP is the most powerful PM model. It has continuous slewing and the PM Power Tronic electronic management system. In 85027SP+J1204.20 form it reaches a maximum working height of 33 m and 910 kg.

QUALCOMM

SOUTH 1 S-10921

This provider of “business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services” will launch its GlobalTracs Lite equipment management system. Qualcomm describes it as “a powerful asset management tool that provides actionable, operational and location information with management applications.”

RAYCO-WYLIE SYSTEMS

BLUE LOT B-944 OR B-950

Load moment indicators. On show will be the all new i3500, a derivative of the i3000. Frank Beardsley, technical director for Rayco-Wylie Systems, explains, “Easy to use, it provides all the crane indications you need and has advanced optional features such as data collection and remote transmission. The system is extremely flexible. Owners can add such options as data logging, hook height, rope speed, and range limiting. The i3500 is the newest complete crane information center.”

RD LIFT

RIVIERA LOT RL-44013

Tower cranes.

RUD-CHAIN

CENTRAL 1-2 C-4454

Round link chain for lifting, pulling and conveying, tyres chains, lifting and lashing points.

SANY HEAVY INDUSTRY CO.

SILVER 1-2 S-634

Crawler and truck mounted cranes.

SAUER-DANFOSS

SOUTH 2 S-13227

Manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, etc. for mobile applications. The components, including pumps, motors, valves, joysticks and graphical display terminals, are engineered for electronic interfaces.

SHENYANG SANYO BUILDING MACHINERY CO.

BLUE LOT B-988

The main products include SYS brand tower cranes, auto hoists and elevators. The tower cranes are designed and produced to by GB/T13752 and GB9462 China technical standards.

SHUTTLELIFT

GOLD LOT G-363

Industrial yard cranes. See entry under Manitowoc.

SIGALARM

SILVER 3 S-847

A solid state electronic safety system used for detecting the electrostatic field of any AC power line to warn crane and lift operators of impending contact with overhead power lines.

SILVER STATE WIRE ROPE & RIGGING

GREEN PAVILION GP-50444

Rigging related services.

SPECIALIZED CARRIERS & RIGGING ASSOCIATION

LOBBY L-3214

The SC&RA celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year, marking 60 years of service to the lifting and transport industry worldwide.

TADANO

GOLD LOT G-328

This year there will be a bigger booth and more exhibits. In the list below of equipment on show, nine are models making their North American debut. These include the GS-300XL and GT-900XL truck cranes, the ATF50G-3 and ATF90G-4 all terrains, and the TM-35100 boom truck. Also on show will be another two each RTs, ATs and boom trucks.

TALBERT

SILVER 1-2 S-663

Trailers for specialized transport

TEREX

GOLD LOT G-200

Five cranes will be on show at booth G200 outside in the Gold Lot. First will be a Terex Demag AC 100/4, the 100 tonne capacity four axle all terrain telescopic crane from the Zweibrücken factory in Germany. This crane was first seen in the iron at the Bauma exhibition in Germany last April.

Other mobile cranes on show are US-built product. Largest is the 109 tonne capacity RT 1120 rough terrain. It was launched in 2007 and is now in production. Visitors will also be able to see the BT 4792 boom truck. Capacity is 21 tonnes.

Representing the crawler crane lines will be a US-built 200 tonne capacity HC 230 lattice boom model.

From Terex Comedil in Italy, there will be a CTT 231-10 flat top tower crane.

TRAIL EZE TRAILERS

GOLD LOT G-278

Custom industrial trailers for specialized transport between 10 and 75 tonnes.

TRIBCO

CENTRAL 1-2 C-4356

Friction products for brakes and clutches. Tribco offers brake, clutch and transmission plates with linings that, it claims, last up to five times longer than other linings. The lining is also claimed to take heavier loads, withstand higher temperatures and pressure and deliver higher temperatures and pressures and deliver higher torque.

In addition, it is non-abrasive so it will not wear down metal mating surfaces of flywheels, rotors and drums.

WIRECO WORLD GROUP

CENTRAL 1-2 C-4459

Wire rope from what was Wire Rope Corporation of America (WRCA) until the name was changed in October 2007.

WIREROPE WORKS

CENTRAL 1-2 C-4913

Manufacturer of Bethlehem Wire Rope for lifting and other applications.

X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS

GOLD LOT G-280

Open deck trailers, dollies, jeeps and boosters for specialized transport.

XUZHOU CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY GROUP

SILVER 3 S-800

The world's largest manufacturer of mobile cranes by number of units.

ZOOMLION HEAVY INDUSTRY CO.

SOUTH 1 S-8239

Mobile, crawler and tower cranes plus a wide range of construction equipment.