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Mammoet acquires KR Wind
International lifting and transport company Mammoet has gained full control of UK-based wind turbine erection and maintenance specialist KR Wind.
International lifting and transport company Mammoet has gained full control of UK-based wind turbine erection and maintenance specialist KR Wind.
Liebherr mount crane on wind farm barge
Liebherr has fitted one of its LTR 11200 telescopic crawler cranes to the deck of a self-propelled jack-up barge for a Danish offshore service provider at Orskov shipyard in Frederikshavn.
Liebherr has fitted one of its LTR 11200 telescopic crawler cranes to the deck of a self-propelled jack-up barge for a Danish offshore service provider at Orskov shipyard in Frederikshavn.
New Broshuis transport for V112 turbine blades
Special transports manufacturer Broshuis has developed a new transport for the Vestas 112 wind turbine blade, in partnership with Vestas.
Special transports manufacturer Broshuis has developed a new transport for the Vestas 112 wind turbine blade, in partnership with Vestas.
Cargotec profits back in the black
Cargotec’s interim financial results reveal profits at the company have returned to growth, with operating profits for 2010 through September increasing by €100m
Cargotec’s interim financial results reveal profits at the company have returned to growth, with operating profits for 2010 through September increasing by €100m
Huisman to build 4,000-tonner for Heerema
Huisman will build a 4,000t mast crane for a new pipelaying vessel under construction by Heerema.
Huisman will build a 4,000t mast crane for a new pipelaying vessel under construction by Heerema.
Palfinger cranes for offshore wind farm
Palfinger has supplied 24 cranes for alpha ventus, Germany’s first offshore wind farm. A platform and nacelle crane on each wind turbine will enable supply and service work to be carried out efficiently on site, Palfinger said.
Palfinger has supplied 24 cranes for alpha ventus, Germany’s first offshore wind farm. A platform and nacelle crane on each wind turbine will enable supply and service work to be carried out efficiently on site, Palfinger said.
Palfinger to exhibit at SMM
Palfinger will showcase a range of products at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology exhibition (SMM) in Hamburg from 7-10 September, 2010.
Palfinger will showcase a range of products at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology exhibition (SMM) in Hamburg from 7-10 September, 2010.
Liebherr earthmoving and mining grows, but cranes still struggle
Liebherr says that group turnover grew in the first half of 2010, driven by increases in the earthmoving and mining division. The company's two crane-related divisions continued to slide.
Liebherr says that group turnover grew in the first half of 2010, driven by increases in the earthmoving and mining division. The company's two crane-related divisions continued to slide.
Palfinger buys into marine crane business
Austrian listed knuckleboom manufacturer Palfinger AG has acquired a 75% stake in Ned-Deck Marine (NDM), a Dutch manufacturer of rescue boat davits. Palfinger AG is also looking to 're-integrate' the German marine crane business owned by its founder's family.
Austrian listed knuckleboom manufacturer Palfinger AG has acquired a 75% stake in Ned-Deck Marine (NDM), a Dutch manufacturer of rescue boat davits. Palfinger AG is also looking to 're-integrate' the German marine crane business owned by its founder's family.
Jumbo expands in China and Australia
Subsidiaries of Dutch heavy lift and offshore specialist Jumbo have opened new offices in Beijing, China, and Perth, Australia.
Subsidiaries of Dutch heavy lift and offshore specialist Jumbo have opened new offices in Beijing, China, and Perth, Australia.
Simulation grows in Europe after Norway success
Antycip Simulation has launched a dedicated business unit for crane and heavy equipment simulation systems in Europe.
Antycip Simulation has launched a dedicated business unit for crane and heavy equipment simulation systems in Europe.
Order growth keeps Cargotec on its toes
Cargotec’s orders received grew 31% during the first quarter of 2010 (Q1 2010) year-on-year, although sales declined 18%.
Cargotec’s orders received grew 31% during the first quarter of 2010 (Q1 2010) year-on-year, although sales declined 18%.
Greater Gabbard takes Jumbo step forward
Dutch offshore installation contractor Jumbo Offshore has completed the first leg of its transition piece installation project off the UK’s south-east coast at the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm.
Dutch offshore installation contractor Jumbo Offshore has completed the first leg of its transition piece installation project off the UK’s south-east coast at the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm.
EnerMech grows with Norson acquisition
Scottish crane, lifting and rigging specialist EnerMech Ltd has acquired hydraulic engineering firm Norson Power.
Scottish crane, lifting and rigging specialist EnerMech Ltd has acquired hydraulic engineering firm Norson Power.
Business and jobs for rebranded Sparrows
Scottish offshore lifting specialist Sparrows has announced £36m of new contracts in January that will secure or create more than 100 jobs on and offshore through its Aberdeen base.
Scottish offshore lifting specialist Sparrows has announced £36m of new contracts in January that will secure or create more than 100 jobs on and offshore through its Aberdeen base.
Ezra buys large offshore cranes
Singapore-based marine equipment and supplies provider Ezra Marine Services Pte Ltd has placed an order for two MacGregor active heave-compensated subsea knuckle-jib cranes.
Singapore-based marine equipment and supplies provider Ezra Marine Services Pte Ltd has placed an order for two MacGregor active heave-compensated subsea knuckle-jib cranes.
Wind power boost with new jack-up vessels
RWE Innogy, the renewable energy arm of German utility company RWE, is to take delivery of two new jack-up crane vessels for the installation of offshore wind farm foundations and turbines.
RWE Innogy, the renewable energy arm of German utility company RWE, is to take delivery of two new jack-up crane vessels for the installation of offshore wind farm foundations and turbines.
UK offshore wind development licences announced
The Crown Estate has announced the successful bidders for the nine offshore wind zones as part of its Round 3 offshore wind development scheme, which aims to generate a quarter of the UK’s total electricity needs by 2020.
The Crown Estate has announced the successful bidders for the nine offshore wind zones as part of its Round 3 offshore wind development scheme, which aims to generate a quarter of the UK’s total electricity needs by 2020.
Yantai Raffles share offer extended
Bright Day Ltd has extended the deadline of its unconditional cash offer for all the issued ordinary shares in Yantai Raffles Shipyard Ltd to 18 January.
Bright Day Ltd has extended the deadline of its unconditional cash offer for all the issued ordinary shares in Yantai Raffles Shipyard Ltd to 18 January.
