Magnetek has expanded its portfolio of collision avoidance systems with the addition of the ReFlx 45 and LaserGuard 2. According to the manufacturer, these new systems are options to enhance the perfo[…]
The “work smarter not harder” mantra seems to have pervaded all areas of industry. Fortunately the opportunities for the use of workstation cranes is also becoming wider with a greater choice of s[…]
Enerpac has been commissioned to build what is claimed will be the world’s largest offshore overhead gantry crane. The manufacturer is supplying the crane to a French consortium that comprises Bouyg[…]
Konecranes has opened new premises in the Philippines, bringing its range of overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes and electric and manual hoists to the country, in addition to its maintenance an[…]
Enerpac SyncHoist lifting systems are being used at the world’s largest fusion experiment, in Southern France. At the ITER operation in Southern France, the largest fusion experiment in the world, E[…]
MHE-Demag has acquired its sister company Demag Cranes & Components (DCC) Australia, which has been rebranded as MHE-Demag Australia. The companies have an existing relationship through the Terex […]
Kalmar has been commissioned to upgrade and refurbish a Paul Würth overhead casting crane at the Aperam Stainless steel plant in Genk, Belgium. The company, part of Cargotec, has been enlisted to des[…]
The inaugural Overhead Crane and Hoist Innovation Conference, rganised by Hoist magazine, took place in early October. Daniel Searle reports With almost all trade shows and conferences in our industry[…]
Konecranes is making its Uniton heavy-duty industrial overhead crane available to customers in the South East Asia Pacific region. The system, which was showcased at the recent South East Asian Iron a[…]
The manufacturer was tasked by Fenix Container Terminal, Port of Bronka, St. Petersburg, Russia to supply the cranes. Manufactured in Ireland and assembled in Liebherr’s Rostock plant, the crane[…]
In the metals handling sector the three key words that crop up again and again are safety, monitoring and automation. Simon Hastelow reports. For lifting in the metals handling and distribution sector[…]
SWF Krantechnik is working with long-standing partner, Johannesburg’s Pro Crane Services (PCS), on a crane project for fabrication business Hydra Arc. With PCS, designing, manufacturing and installi[…]
