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That was the year that was
19 December, 2011
At the start of the year, it looked like 2011 might be the year that would mark a turnaround from the global financial crisis. With developed economies in crisis, that hope disappeared. Over the next two pages, Cranes Today’s regular writers consider some of the highs and lows of the year.
On top of the world
16 December, 2011
The economic thaw in Sweden, Norway and Finland in recent years has allowed more renewable power, oil and gas, and infrastructure construction projects, with government spending supporting construction. Lifting firms hope the Eurozone economic crisis won’t break their winning streak. Cristina Brooks reports.
Conductix-Wampfler targets ‘green’ mobile energy for port cranes
24 November, 2011
Conductix-Wampfler, a Salford, UK firm specialising in mobile electrical supply recently won two major UK contracts for port and coker cranes.
New Cargotec boom truck crane for emerging markets
31 October, 2011
Cargotec has launched the latest of its ST line of boom truck cranes, the lightweight ST 080, designed specifically for users of stiff boom cranes in emerging markets.
Link-Belt updates HTC-3140 truck crane line
27 September, 2011
US crane manufacturer Link-Belt has updated its HTC-3140 and HTC-3140/LB (long boom) truck cranes to capitalise on its position in the strengthening US truck crane market.
BICES preview
20 September, 2011
The 2011 Beijing International Construction Machinery Exibition (BICES) is expected to feature more than 880 exhibitors and attract more than the 78,600 visitors that came to last year’s exhibition. With so much to see, savvy visitors will pinpoint the cranes they want to see ahead of time.
US contractors say Potain HDT 80 self-erectors ideal for tight sites
12 September, 2011
Manitowoc’s Potain HDT 80 self-erecting tower crane has been proving its worth and providing cost savings on job sites across North America, according to the manufacturer.
Gottwald supplies 100t pontoon cranes for Mississippi River runs
11 August, 2011
Gottwald Port Technology has supplied two of its 100t capacity harbour pontoon cranes for transshipping operations on the Mississippi River run by St James Stevedoring Partners of Louisiana, US.
Liebherr’s LHM 550 reduces handling times at Port of Odense
09 August, 2011
Liebherr’s new LHM 550 mobile harbour crane is helping to boost container handling capacities and reduce handling times at the Port of Odense in Denmark.
Tadano all terrains reach 400t
01 June, 2011
Tadano has unveiled its new global all terrain, the 400t ATF 400 G-6, at its plant in Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany. The six axle is a completely new design, aimed at construction customers worldwide, and compliant with US and EU road regulations.
Bringing in the orders
23 May, 2011
At ConExpo in Las Vegas this March, there was an air of confidence among exhibitors unlike anything in recent years. A couple of months after the show, many exhibitors are now confirming orders.
Engine trouble
23 May, 2011
ATI launches stealth crane
01 February, 2011
ATI has released an eco-efficient self-propelled walk-behind mobile crane, designed to work quietly and without emissions for indoor use.
