The Berlin-based crane service provider BTB Logistik GmbH received the key to their new Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 at the manufacturer’s plant in Ehingen. The new 750-tonner will replace a LTM 1500-8.1. The new crane is largely planned for applications in wind power, in particular for installing wind towers and smaller plants. “However it goes without […]
Author Archives: Maarten Zijlmans
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Oct
Oct
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has launched a new website that presents its “one face to the customer approach” on the internet. As of now, customers can gain an integrated overview of the portfolio of the leading full-range supplier of port technology at terexportsolutions.com. The new website intentionally focuses on a clearly arranged and easily accessible […]
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Oct
Oct
The way is narrow between the machining centres in the production building for steel components at Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH in Kirchdorf. So it is the perfect location for using the compact Liebherr LTC 1045-3.1 telescopic mobile crane. In fact two 45-tonner models provided by Schmidbauer crane and heavy transport contractors were used to replace the crane […]
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Oct
Oct
Konecranes has made a breakthrough into a new area after receiving an order for container handling cranes for use in waste handling. The order, received in September 2013, was placed by NYCT (New York Container Terminal) and includes two RTGs and two RMG cranes. The cranes will be used for moving containers of solid waste […]
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Sep
Sep
Bauma Africa 2013: 14,700 visitors from more than 110 countries Biggest industry event for the sector in Africa 754 exhibitors from 38 countries Bauma Africa has entered the African market with a bang: The first edition of this International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles took up 60,000 […]
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Sep
Sep
The Costa Concordia, the Italian cruise ship that capsized in 2012, is being raised today (16 sept 2013). Update: The condordia is lifted. Want to see how they did it? Watch the 1 minute Reuters.com time-laps video.
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Sep
Sep
One and a half years after delivery of a first G HSK 4316 B, Fospar S.A. orders an identical crane From Autumn 2013, another Terex® Gottwald portal harbor crane will be helping to efficiently move bulk cargo in Brazil. Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received an order from Fospar S.A. (Fospar) to supply a Model 4 crane in […]
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Sep
Sep
Konecranes received a repeat RTG order from transportation supplier CSX Intermodal Terminals in the US. The recent order comprises four Konecranes RTGs and an option for one more. This is Konecranes’ second RTG delivery to CSX Intermodal Terminals as the previous order for three RTGs was placed in June last year. The recently ordered cranes […]
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Aug
Aug
The “old” arch created by the artist Erwin Wiegerling, called E.Lin, had been floating by the banks of the Seeon Lake for seven years now, and even served as a location for holding marriage ceremonies. Now the arch has come to the end of its life, as it had been looking rather ramshackle. E.Lin built […]
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Jul
Jul
One of GGR’s mini spider cranes, a 6 tonne capacity UNIC URW-706, was used with an MRTA611 Six-in-Line glass vacuum lifter to help glaze the external walls of the venue now that the temporary seating area used for the London 2012 Olympic Games has been removed. The spider crane and glass sucker were able to […]