Cranes Today Magazine
CRANES TODAY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY ISSUE OUT NOW!
With the publication of the November 2022 issue we celebrate 50 years in the game, making us the original, longest-running industry title.
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TADANO LAUNCHES 70 TONNE ALL TERRAIN
The new AC 4.070-2 all terrain crane has been designed to provide the best performance on the market in as many axle load configurations as possible.
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AMCS ANTI-COLLISION SYSTEM ON BANGKOK HIGH-RISE
Bouygues-Thai is using AMCS’s DCS 61-S anti-collision system to manage three tower cranes and two concrete masts on a complex mixed-use build in Bangkok.
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Two Potain MCR 295s go to Orascom for construction of high-profile mixed-use development.
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ESEASA expands fleet with seven Liebherr cranes
Seven crane order for Mexican crane and heavy transport company.
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Collé Rental & Sales places large order with Nooteboom
European equipment rental company Collé expands fleet with 26 Nooteboom trailer units.
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Falcon appointed Potain dealer
UK tower rental company Falcon Tower Crane Services predicts potential in UK for Potain brand.
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Wind work in India for huge XCMG all terrain
1,600 tonne capacity XCMG all terrain crane is erecting turbines at India's largest wind power project.
LATEST FEATURES
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Remote future
When former Cranes Today editor Will North started work at Cranes Today, in 2005, remote control systems were in their infancy. Today, they are established tools for many operators. But how will cranes be controlled over the next 25 years? Will North investigates.
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Visionary thinking
We’ve looked at the past, now it’s time to focus on the future: we ask a number of key industry players what their strategy for further future development is.
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Origin of the species
Key milestones in the evolution of modern mobile and tower cranes, as noted by crane expert and long-time Cranes Today contributor Stuart Anderson.
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Golden Moments
We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with some of the people that have helped make Cranes Today an enduring brand.
LATEST COMMENTS
Past, present and future…
Welcome to this very special issue of Cranes Today magazine. Why so special? Well 50 years ago, this month, our first issue was published. To mark the occasion, our golden anniversary, we’ve pulled out all the stops and published our largest ever issue. In addition, we’ve gone to print slightly early than usual to benefit from maximum exposure at the long-awaited Bauma trade show in Munich, Germany. Check our updated Bauma guide on to learn about the latest industry offerings that will be on show there.
Welcome to this very special issue of Cranes Today magazine. Why so special? Well 50 years ago, this month, our first issue was published. To mark the occasion, our golden anniversary, we’ve pulled out all the stops and published our largest ever issue. In addition, we’ve gone to print slightly early than usual to benefit from maximum exposure at the long-awaited Bauma trade show in Munich, Germany. Check our updated Bauma guide on to learn about the latest industry offerings that will be on show there.
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Urgent action required
Yesterday was the hottest day on record ever here in the UK. Wildfires currently rage in Greece, Spain and Italy as the heatwave moves across Europe.
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Looking foward...
With summer having well and truly arrived here in the UK, it is with a feeling of optimism that I write this month's Comment. It's not just the sunshine that has returned; international travel is back on the agenda, too. With forthcoming Terex and Liebherr trips, plus Bauma 2022 tickets now booked, I'm looking forward to getting away from a desk and meeting people face-to-face again.
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Electric avenue
It was nice to catch up with some familiar faces at this year's Vertikal Days show in the UK in mid-May, not to mention all the new people we met whilst there.
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Preparation is key to success
Fail to prepare; prepare to fail. An old adage, perhaps, yet one that rings true... particularly when it comes to complex lifting and transportation procedures.
LATEST EQUIPMENT NEWS
Green Pin® introduces the Power Sling® Shackle in action!
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Sponsored: The History of Åkerströms Björbo AB
Founded in 1918, Akerstroms Bjorbo AB develops, produces, markets and services robust products to a global market for radio remote control of industrial cranes, mobile applications, door-opening systems and locomotives.
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Sponsored: Did you make the SOLAS deadline?
Cranes Today sponsor DLM updates readers on requirement of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
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Sponsored: LTM offers GIS lifting solutions for local malt producers
Cranes Today sponsor LTM explains its GIS range
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Sponsored: Kobelco celebrates order of Mammoet for 17 units Kobelco cranes at Bauma
On Thursday 14th April 2016, the 4th day of BAUMA 2016, KOBELCO celebrated the order of MAMMOET for 17 units KOBELCO cranes with a speech and handshake followed by a traditional Japanese sake ceremony with the MAMMOET team and the KOBELCO team dressed in MAMMOET red Japanese happi coats. Ceremonial hammers were used to break open the sake barrel, after which the sake was shared with the gathered crowd in typical Japanese square wooden cups with the logos of MAMMOET and KOBELCO branded on opposite sides. KOBELCO also handed over to MAMMOET: a Kabuko samourai helmet, sword and bow with arrows.
