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Spanish Port Operator Noatum adds another Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane to its fleet

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 […]

Update on the pending merger between Konecranes and Terex Corporation

KONECRANES PLC  STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE  April 27, 2016 at 9:05 On August 11, 2015, Konecranes and Terex Corporation (“Terex”) announced that their respective Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine their businesses in a merger of equals (“Merger”). The parties have obtained antitrust clearances in India, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia and South […]

10 more Konecranes RTGs to Port of Savannah, Georgia (USA)

Konecranes will deliver 10 all-electric Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes to Georgia Ports Authority in the US. The RTGs will go into service at Garden City Terminal, Port of Savannah. With this delivery, scheduled for the summer of 2016, the Port of Savannah will operate a total of 146 Konecranes RTGs. All-electric RTGs This order […]

German design award: special mention for Konecranes’ CLX hoist

“We are very pleased to have received the Special Mention in this competition,” -Johannes Tarkiainen, Industrial Design Manager at Konecranes. Konecranes’ CLX electric chain hoist has received Special Mention in the 2015 German Design Award competition. The award was given for the design quality of the chain hoist. The German Design Award is one of […]

In-dept about Konecranes’ product range

Konecranes offers a wide range of cranes, lift trucks and services leading to increased productivity in ports. As the requirements for container handling in ports, terminals, freight depots and waterways are extensive and very strict, many tasks need individual and efficient solutions for transportation and lifting.­ Based on many years of experience in this area, […]

Konecranes’ reliable and safe industrial crane applications

For over 80 years, Konecranes has been dedicated to helping improve efficiency and productivity in a variety of industries. As a result of its experience and commitment to engineering excellence, the company has continuously provided lifting applications that combine both reliability and maximized life-cycle value. Konecranes wide range of industrial cranes includes the most significant […]

Konecranes now 100% owner of hoist and crane manufacturer SANMA

In November 2009, Konecranes already acquired a majority holding (65 percent) in hoist and crane manufacturer SANMA. On june 11 2014, Konecranes has completed the acquisition of the remaining shares and now owns 100 percent of the company. The acquisition is an important step for Konecranes and SANMA will continue as one of Konecranes power […]

Two very quiet STS KoneCranes to port of Oslo

Konecranes received an order from the Port of Oslo, Norway, for two Panamax-size STS (Ship-to-Shore) cranes with an option for one more STS. Konecranes’ target is that these will be the most silent and eco-efficient STS cranes in the world. They will be delivered in the autumn of 2015. “Silence is golden: our goal is […]

KoneCranes New SLX Electric Chain Hoists with Integrated Hoisting Inverter

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 […]

First Konecranes container handling cranes to Colombia

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 […]