In April 2017, Konecranes won another order for diesel-electric Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes from its long-term customer SEA-invest. SEA-invest will add three Model 6 machines to its existing fleet of 36 cranes.Thanks to Konecranes’ continuous production concept, all three cranes will be put into operation still this year. The order includes two Model 6 four-rope grab cranes for bulk handling (max. capacity 100 t, max. outreach 51 m) for SEA-invest’s terminals in Ghent (Belgium) and […]
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Crane Business, New cranes
Liebherr receives the order to supply armoured mobile and rescue cranes to the German Army
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Ehingen / Donau (Germany), July 2017 – On 27 June 2017, Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH received an order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to deliver a total of 71 armoured mobile and recovery cranes worth around 150 million euros. The order comprises the delivery of 33 armoured recovery […]
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Portsmouth based MMD Shipping Ltd. (MMD) will further increase its handling rates with the help of a new Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 Mobile Harbor Crane. The eco-efficient diesel-electric 125 t machine was put into operation at the end of May 2017. In the terminal, located on England’s south coast, the crane will predominantly handle reefer containers and palletized […]
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Biggleswade (Great Britain), 10 July 2017 – Liebherr cranes have had an important part to play in the construction of the new Queensferry Crossing across Scotland’s Firth of Forth. Three Liebherr tower cranes were used to build the Crossing’s three towers with assistance from two Liebherr crawler cranes. Over ten different Liebherr mobile cranes types […]
Companies, Crane Business, Crane News
Liebherr puts innovative system into operation for final painting of crawler cranes
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Ehingen / Donau (Germany) July 2017 – Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH is currently putting a new system for the final painting of large crawler crane components into operation. This system corresponds to the latest requirements regarding environmental protection, occupational safety and paint application. Highly effective filters and systems for heat recovery are utilised here. Occupational safety […]
Crane Business, New cranes
Spanish Port Operator Noatum adds another Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane to its fleet
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Noatum Terminal Castellon, part of the leading Spanish port operator Noatum Maritime, has added another Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane to its fleet. The Model 6 machine was put into operation in May in Castellon, where it handles mainly bulk but also a number of other cargo types. The new 125 t diesel-electric machine will contribute to […]
Crane News, Jobsite reports
Specialized foundation engineering with diaphragm wall grab: SENNEBOGEN 6130 HD in Berlin
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Berger Grundbautechnik GmbH is using two SENNEBOGEN duty cycle cranes simultaneously in Berlin. Within the framework of the preparatory works for the planned BAB 100 motorway, a SENNEBOGEN 690 HD and 6130 HD duty cycle crane are digging diaphragm walls at depths of up to 25 m. Reliability, robust construction, and, above all, high hydraulic […]
Crane Business, General
Young used machines and an extensive range of rentals: SENNEBOGEN Rental & Used commences
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SENNEBOGEN Rental & Used offers its customers an interesting portfolio of material handlers and cranes with its extensive rental park and attractive range of used machines. The company thus supports customers and distributors by providing machines at short notice for bridging or for a project-related rental. The range is supplemented by a growing pool of […]
Crane News, Jobsite reports
Liebherr crawler crane with 1000 tonnes load capacity now strongest lattice boom crane in Switzerland
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Ehingen / Danube (Germany) June 2017 – Emil Egger AG, a transport and heavy haulage contractor based in Sankt Gallen, has been operating Switzerland’s strongest crawler crane for several weeks. A Liebherr crawler crane LR 11000 has recently been supplied from the plant in Ehingen for its first job in Zurich. The 1000 tonne crane will […]
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Tower crane manufacturer used Vertikal Days show in the UK to display for the first time its new cabin, to be launched this summer. “The squared shape is new and ideal”; “It’s very spacious and bright”; “Uses flat glass, to avoid distortion and be able to easily replace it if necessary”… These were some of […]