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BKL targets high-end leasing market with Wolffkran deal
Baukran Logistik (BKL) has further strengthened its German product portfolio, after signing a sales and service agreement with Linden Comansa in July, by penning a long-term partnership agreement with Wolffkran.
Baukran Logistik (BKL) has further strengthened its German product portfolio, after signing a sales and service agreement with Linden Comansa in July, by penning a long-term partnership agreement with Wolffkran.
HSE warns on high voltages after crane service accident
After maintenance workers were seriously injured while working on a dockside crane, UK health and safety regulator, the HSE, has warned that high voltage cranes should be clearly labeled and staff working on them should be properly trained.
After maintenance workers were seriously injured while working on a dockside crane, UK health and safety regulator, the HSE, has warned that high voltage cranes should be clearly labeled and staff working on them should be properly trained.
Manufacturers back CECE guide tackling illegal tower cranes
A new guide to help inexperienced crane buyers identify whether or not a tower crane is compliant with EU legislation has been released by the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE).
A new guide to help inexperienced crane buyers identify whether or not a tower crane is compliant with EU legislation has been released by the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE).
70t Marchetti Sherpa on piling duty for Dutch contractor
Crawler crane import company Crane Business has supplied a 70t Marchetti Sherpa 70.42L to Dutch geotechnical, infrastructure and maritime specialist contractor Geka Bouw for work installing foundation piling.
Crawler crane import company Crane Business has supplied a 70t Marchetti Sherpa 70.42L to Dutch geotechnical, infrastructure and maritime specialist contractor Geka Bouw for work installing foundation piling.
Kiwis fly to Antwerp for crane training
Two harbour crane operators from New Zealand’s Port of Napier were among the first to try out elements of Gottwald Port Technology’s new three-stage harbour crane operator training course.
Two harbour crane operators from New Zealand’s Port of Napier were among the first to try out elements of Gottwald Port Technology’s new three-stage harbour crane operator training course.
ALE and Ainscough join forces in the UK
UK heavy lift and special transport specialists ALE have announced a partnership with market leading UK mobile and crawler hirer Ainscough Crane Hire enabling the firms to pool their resources when taking on projects in the UK.
UK heavy lift and special transport specialists ALE have announced a partnership with market leading UK mobile and crawler hirer Ainscough Crane Hire enabling the firms to pool their resources when taking on projects in the UK.
Falcon launches mini crane business
UK tower crane hire firm Falcon Crane Hire has founded a new company, Anglian Mini Cranes, which will specialise in hiring mini cranes.
UK tower crane hire firm Falcon Crane Hire has founded a new company, Anglian Mini Cranes, which will specialise in hiring mini cranes.
Terex receives EU clearance to buy Demag Cranes AG
Terex has announced that the European Commission, the EU body responsible for enforcing competition law, has approved its merger with Demag Cranes AG. The purchase offer will go ahead next week.
Terex has announced that the European Commission, the EU body responsible for enforcing competition law, has approved its merger with Demag Cranes AG. The purchase offer will go ahead next week.
Sutch buys Spierings folding tower
UK hire firm John Sutch Cranes (JSC) has grown its fleet for the first time since the downturn by purchasing a 10t mobile folding tower crane from Dutch manufacturer Spierings.
UK hire firm John Sutch Cranes (JSC) has grown its fleet for the first time since the downturn by purchasing a 10t mobile folding tower crane from Dutch manufacturer Spierings.
BKL and Linden Comansa team up in Germany
Spanish tower crane manufacturer Linden Comansa has appointed rental firm BKL Baukran Logistik as its distributor to provide sales and service support for its products throughout Germany.
Spanish tower crane manufacturer Linden Comansa has appointed rental firm BKL Baukran Logistik as its distributor to provide sales and service support for its products throughout Germany.
Scheuerle SPMTS used for tricky turbine parts
Wagenborg, a Dutch transport specialist, used Scheuerle Self Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) to deliver pre-assembled rotor stars to a wind farm off the German coast.
Wagenborg, a Dutch transport specialist, used Scheuerle Self Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) to deliver pre-assembled rotor stars to a wind farm off the German coast.
Collett and Sons acquire MDF Transport’s wind division
Heavy lift transport and shipping firm Collett and Sons have strengthened their position in the wind energy sector after acquiring the wind turbine transport division of family-owned firm MDF Transport.
Heavy lift transport and shipping firm Collett and Sons have strengthened their position in the wind energy sector after acquiring the wind turbine transport division of family-owned firm MDF Transport.
Terex CC6800 used on Hooksiel wind farm repairs
Heavy lift and transport company Maxikraft have used a Terex CC 6800 to assist repairs on a 5MW wind turbine at the Hooksiel wind farm in northern Germany’s Jade bay.
Heavy lift and transport company Maxikraft have used a Terex CC 6800 to assist repairs on a 5MW wind turbine at the Hooksiel wind farm in northern Germany’s Jade bay.
Jumbo’s latest arctic vessel lifts in tandem
Heavy lift shipping operator Jumbo has signed an agreement with Croatian shipyard Brodosplit for an arctic heavy lift vessel equipped with two large offshore cranes, designed for tandem lifting.
Heavy lift shipping operator Jumbo has signed an agreement with Croatian shipyard Brodosplit for an arctic heavy lift vessel equipped with two large offshore cranes, designed for tandem lifting.
Weissel buys Wolff flat top tower
Wolffkran has sold a Wolff 6015.6 flat-top trolley jib tower crane to Austrian contractor Weissel, who had been leasing from the manufacturer for work on Malcherhof Baden Medical Centre in Austria.
Wolffkran has sold a Wolff 6015.6 flat-top trolley jib tower crane to Austrian contractor Weissel, who had been leasing from the manufacturer for work on Malcherhof Baden Medical Centre in Austria.
BKF winds up windmill replacement
From August last year to June 2011, BKF used a telescopic mobile crane to restore a 150-year-old windmill belonging to the Foundation for Monument Preservation Dongeradeel in Dokkum, the Netherlands.
From August last year to June 2011, BKF used a telescopic mobile crane to restore a 150-year-old windmill belonging to the Foundation for Monument Preservation Dongeradeel in Dokkum, the Netherlands.
Linden Comansa completes LCL range with 8t-12t luffer
Tower crane manufacturer Linden Comansa has completed the renewal of its LCL range with the production of a prototype LCL 165 luffer in Navarre, Spain, due for official launch in September.
Tower crane manufacturer Linden Comansa has completed the renewal of its LCL range with the production of a prototype LCL 165 luffer in Navarre, Spain, due for official launch in September.
CPA launches consultation period for operator medical fitness guide
At the Vertikal Days exhibition on 23 June, the Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group launched the public consultation period for the its latest guidance: Medical Fitness to Operate Construction Plant.
At the Vertikal Days exhibition on 23 June, the Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group launched the public consultation period for the its latest guidance: Medical Fitness to Operate Construction Plant.
UN Mobilkraner provides Grove services in Sweden
Manitowoc’s Grove distributor and appointed service provider in Denmark, UN Mobilkraner, is now providing Manitowoc Crane Care services to crane rental firms in Sweden.
Manitowoc’s Grove distributor and appointed service provider in Denmark, UN Mobilkraner, is now providing Manitowoc Crane Care services to crane rental firms in Sweden.
Wolffkran MD announces sales strategy
Andreas Kahl, Wolffkran’s Managing director since the beginning of the year, has established new sales structures for its leasing fleet with a regional focus on Western and Southern Germany.
Andreas Kahl, Wolffkran’s Managing director since the beginning of the year, has established new sales structures for its leasing fleet with a regional focus on Western and Southern Germany.
