BBL takes Tadano ATF550G-5
German tower crane specialist BBL has added a new 220-tonne capacity Tadano all-terrain crane to its fleet. Its main job will be erecting and dismantling the 300-strong fleet of tower … Read more
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Wagenborg supports ship-dismantling project
Wagenborg was asked by a ship-dismantling company in Kampen, the Netherlands, to assist with their 300t floating crane Triton and Wagenborg Barge 1 to lift the 2,500t remains of the 3,680t … Read more
Crowland Cranes appointed as Terex RTs official distributor for UK and Ireland
Terex Corporation is delighted to announce the appointment of Crowland Cranes LTD on 5th November 2019, as the official Terex distributor for Rough Terrain Cranes for the UK and Ireland. … Read more
Kandla Cargo takes delivery of refurbished LTM1750.9.1
Kandla Cargo Handlers, based in Mumbai / India, took delivery of a refurbished LTM 1750-9.1 in April this year. The nine axle crane is the largest machine in the fleet … Read more
Singapore’s first Potain MCR 295 builds CapitaSpring skyscraper
The latest model in Potain’s MCR line of luffing jib cranes is helping to build one of the tallest buildings in the country’s financial district. The crane was one of … Read more
Manitowoc celebrates 100 Potain crane orders by Valente
Manitowoc has recognized long-term partner Valente for having completed 100 Potain crane orders. The impressive milestone was celebrated during a special ceremony at Batimat 2019. Established in 1979, Valente is … Read more
Manitowoc reported strong 3rd quarter
Manitowoc Cranes has reported a strong third quarter in terms of profitability, although revenue growth has slowed. Looking at the nine-month year to dates numbers, total revenues were three per … Read more
Tadano reported strong first half
Tadano has reported its first-half results to the end of September, with strong improvements in revenues and profits. The results are the first to include Demag which joined the group … Read more
Kato city crane for Liffey Crane Hire
Dublin, Ireland-based small crane hire company Liffey Crane Hire has taken delivery of a Kato CR-350Ri city crane. The crane has a maximum capacity of 35 tonnes at 2.6 metres … Read more
Mammoet awarded heavy lift for Texas refinery
Mammoet announced it has been awarded the heavy lift and transport scope for a Beaumont, Texas refinery expansion planned to increase crude refining capacity by more than 250,000 barrels per … Read more
Sarens Sign 2.5 Year Installation Partnership with Trung Nam in Vietnam
Sarens in Vietnam has kicked off an important partnership with Trung Nam in Vietnam under which they will install 1200 MW of wind turbines over the next 2.5 years. The … Read more
Manitowoc launches Potain Hup M28-22 at Batimat 2019
The Hup M28-22 is the first model in the revolutionary Potain Hup range to champion mobility, providing the best job site access capabilities in its class. The new self-erecting crane … Read more
Avtokran-Tjumen adds Liebherr
Russian crane company Avtokran-Tjumen has added a new Liebherr LR 1500 crawler crane to its fleet for wind energy works. The 500 tonner is at work constructing wind turbines on … Read more
SGRE to build on floating wind energy success
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) will supply 11 of its SG 8.0-167 DD wind turbines for what it claims to be the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm, Hywind Tampen. … Read more
NYK to build new heavy-lift vessels
NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd, under NYK Group, has signed a contract with Nanjing Jinling Shipyard Co. Ltd which is part of the China Merchants Group, to build two … Read more
ALE completes record-breaking bridge installation for a new hotel in Azerbaijan
ALE has completed a first record-breaking lift for the construction of a La Luna Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan. The huge, curved steel bridge, weighing 2,100 tonnes was installed between the … Read more
Tower crane collapsed at new TTSH rehab hub in Singapore
The luffing jib of a tower crane working at Novena construction site of the new TTSH rehab hub collapsed early this morning. It was reported that one of the workers … Read more
Sany SCC12000TM with a new twin-boom design
The SCC12000TM twin-boom design uses its conventional boom to forms the twin-boom configuration, reducing crane cost and provide better versability for more different work configurations. The tilting line reaches 9 … Read more
ALS delivers 36 wind energy components
Abnormal Load Services (ALS) has coordinated the delivery of 36 wind energy components from Germany to Denmark. The components were loaded onto a chartered vessel in Bremerhaven and delivered to … Read more
Board changes at Terex
Terex Corporation in the USA has changed the composition of its board of directors. The announcement comes ahead of the release of third-quarter 2019 financial results on 31 October. Brian … Read more
Double-digit rise for Palfinger
Record financial results have once again been reported by manufacturer Palfinger. The Austrian crane and access equipment maker posted revenue at €1,300.6 million (US$ 1,443 million) for January to September … Read more
Modulift upgrades lifting beam
UK’s heavy lifting equipment manufacturer Modulift has enhanced its adjustable lifting and spreader beam (MOD CLS) so that it can now lift up to 27 tonnes (up from 8.5 tonnes). … Read more
Huisman to build 4,000-tonne crane for Boskalis
Dutch crane and offshore engineering specialist Huisman will supply a 4,000-tonne crane for Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. The offshore mast crane will be installed on the Boskalis vessel Bokalift 2, … Read more
National Crane announces ALT Sales as an Elite Dealer
Manitowoc recognized the National Crane dealer for its superior commitment to its customers, ensuring that they have the highest machine uptime in the field. ALT Sales met the criteria to … Read more
Western Pacific adds new National Crane NBT30H-2 to its fleet
Manitowoc and Western Pacific Crane and Equipment (Western Pacific) celebrated the Fontana, California-based dealer’s purchase of a new National Crane NBT30H-2 TM boom truck at the International Construction & Utility … Read more
Manitowoc wins bid to provide all-terrain to US Army
Manitowoc will supply the Army with specially outfitted cranes over the next 15 months. The Army chose the cranes for their high capacity, strong load chart at long radii and … Read more
Largest domestic TBM launched in China
On 18th October morning, China’s first largest fully-autonomous TBM, “Zhen Xing” cutter head was launched into the shaft successfully. The cutter head has a diameter of 15.03m and weighs a … Read more
Innovative rail bridge launch by ALE
ALE has assisted to replace two girder frame bridges built in early 1920s and install a new bridge at Duisberg Hauptbahnhof which is a busy interchange point. The current bridge … Read more
Lift completed for world’s largest separation tower
16th October marks the official start of the world’s largest single-capacity propane hydrogenation project. Sino TCC, a subsidiary of China National Chemical Engineering Group Corporation Ltd (CNCEC) has been contracted … Read more
XCMG 4000-tonne for first overseas project
The XGC88000 is departing China for the first time to Saudi Arabia for a project under China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative. The transportation and shipment of the giant … Read more