Konecranes SLX electric chain hoists with hoisting inverter automatically adjust to the SWL (safe working load). Konecranes is expanding its range of workstation lifting systems with newly developed SLX electric chain hoists. The new models with integrated hoisting inverter support more efficient processes and shorter production cycles – thanks to variable hoisting speed and automatic […]
Author Archives: Maarten Zijlmans
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Feb
Feb
On 27 October 2013, two people died in a crane accident at the Itaquerao Stadium in São Paulo (see news report). All investigations conducted to date by the Liebherr crane experts (including those at the accident site) have shown that the Type LR 11350 crane had no technical defects and that instead the ground was […]
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Feb
Feb
The substrate of the Sydney Opera House, which was built in 1973, is currently being extensively renovated and a new underground supply network is being installed. The John Holland Group deploys a compact Sennebogen 613 telescopic crawler crane for this project. It is the emblem of the Australian metropolis – the Sydney Opera House is […]
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Jan
Jan
Cranes and lifting equipment are an important aspect at power generation plants, especially during the erection phase. To attend the unique demands of the power industry, cranes and lifting equipment must be able to operate in demanding environments with precision, safety, and absolute reliability. Konecranes provides lifting solutions for all types of power plants – […]
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Jan
Jan
Efficient lifting and handling is assured at Illovo Sugar’s new 51,000 square meter warehouse thanks to six cranes featuring advanced hoists from Street Crane Company in the UK. The cranes were installed by Street’s South African partner, GM Technical Services (GMTS). Illovo Sugar is the major sugar supplier which supplies numerous southern states of the […]
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Jan
Jan
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, will have a new road connection between the city center and the Noi Bai International Airport by the end of 2014. The pathway of this new 8-lane-road, four for each direction, crosses the Red River. To cross the 1,200 meter width river, Vietnam’s Ministry of Transportation launched a project of […]
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Jan
Jan
ASCO is an international oilfield support services company on the Scottish coast. With two new SENNEBOGEN 6130 mobile harbor cranes, the reliable loading of goods is ensured even under the harshest conditions. Located in Peterhead on the northeast coast of Scotland, ASCO is in the center of the oil and gas extraction industry that prevails […]
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Jan
Jan
Who to follow on Twitter in the crane industry? The crane industry is quite traditional, which can be seen on social media as well. Some large manufacturers are not represented on Twitter. However, there are enough nice companies and professionals to follow. Below the suggestions for who to follow if you are active in the […]
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Jan
Jan
In December 2013 Konecranes received an order for six Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes from TCBUEN in Colombia. This will be Konecranes’ first delivery of container handling cranes to Colombia. The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the order. We are very enthusiastic about this first order to TCBUEN and Colombia. TCBUEN […]
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Jan
Jan
His Royal Highness Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed Al Saud, owner of Saudi Arabian investment company KBW Holding, has purchased Italian tower crane manufacturer Raimondi Cranes for an undisclosed fee. The new owner and Chairman visited the Raimondi Cranes premises to discuss major expansion plans with the staff. Khaled bin Alwaleed Al Saud greeted each and […]