Tadano AC 7.450-1 erects Wolff 8076 compact construction crane prototype
“The moment of truth is always when you erect a prototype for the first time – that’s when you can really tell whether the crane you had, in theory, is … Read more
Wolffkran
The cornerstone upon which the success of WOLFFKRAN has been built was laid over 100 years ago by Julius Wolff with the design and construction of the first slewing crane.
A few years later, this was followed by the development of the world’s first self-erecting top-slewing tower crane, a revolutionary invention for the construction sector.
Wolffkran debut WOLFF 8076 Compact
According to the European Architectural Barometer, every third construction project in Europe uses prefabricated parts. A trend with significant implications for the tower crane industry calling for higher capacity cranes. … Read more
Tower crane overturned in Neutraubling
A tower crane overturned on 16th December in Neutraubling, near Regensburg, Germany, seriously injuring two tower crane erectors. The crane, a Wolffkran WK 122 SL, with a counterweighted base is … Read more
Challenging Berne project for Wolff tower cranes
In Berne, Switzerland, contractor Estermann hired three Wolff tower cranes, two 6031.8s and a 6015.8, to help construct the BäreTower, Switzerland’s tallest residential building. Once complete, the building will be … Read more
World’s first Wolff 133Bs for UK
The Plant Services division of UK retirement home developer Churchill Retirement Living has taken delivery of the first four Wolffkran 133.8B hydraulic luffing cranes. Launched in Bauma Munich last year, … Read more
HTC Wolffkran rebrands
HTC Wolffkran, the UK sales, rental and service subsidiary of Switzerland-headquartered tower crane manufacturer Wolffkran, has changed its name to Wolffkran Ltd. The company has also announced it is planning … Read more
Tower crane drop load onto street in Canada
A tower crane working in the town of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada dropped a formwork section into the street last Wednesday. Although the material landed on the pedestrian walkway, thankfully … Read more
New CEO for Wolffkran
Wolffkran has appointed Duncan Salt as chief executive, replacing Peter Schiefer who will remain on the board of directors and operate as the board’s delegate. Salt has been head of … Read more