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FEBRUARY ISSUE OF CRANES TODAY OUT NOW!
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SWITZERLAND RECOGNISES ECOL
Swiss authorities recognise validity of ESTA’s European Crane Operators Licence scheme.
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LATEST NEWS
The top five Link-Belt distributors for 2022 have been revealed.
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Hareket and Milaha form partnership
Turkish and Qatari companies look to provide end-to-end lifting and project transportation services in Qatar.
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February issue of Cranes Today out now!
Download your free copy of Cranes Today February 2023 here.
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New Munich hub for Palfinger
Flagship Palfinger hub comprising showroom, workshops and offices to open in Germany.
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US non-roadway industrial collision deaths revealed
Nearly 2000 off-highway collision deaths in the USA industry between 2011 and 2021, reveals Carroll Technologies.
LATEST FEATURES
Knuckleboom cranes have found their niche as loader cranes for trucks. They are becoming quieter, greener and easier to use. Julian Champkin reports on developments.
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Mini-cranes matter!
The specialised nature of mini-cranes means they are increasingly being used in place of other, larger crane types. Julian Champkin reports.
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Green projects take root
With COP28 due to take place in Dubai in under a year sustainability is in the spotlight. Elsewhere oil and gas, plus prestige mixed use builds, continue to generate demand for lifting and moving services. Christian Shelton reports.
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Arch Angels
What do you do when you need to build a double bridge over a ravine (the ecology of which must not be disturbed), access is via tunnels, the set-up area tiny, and the bridge sections weigh up to 1,150 tonnes each?! Call Mammoet, of course…
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Bauma update!
The behemoth that is Bauma is almost here. We take a latest look at what’s on offer…
LATEST COMMENTS
Reality Check: The Future Is Bright
It was great to see so many of you, old friends and new faces alike, at this year's Bauma show. To arrive in Munich just as our 50th anniversary issue was being released added to the thrill.
It was great to see so many of you, old friends and new faces alike, at this year's Bauma show. To arrive in Munich just as our 50th anniversary issue was being released added to the thrill.
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Actions speak louder than words
In my editor's comment last month I issued a 'call for action' urging crane owners to make their voice heard in demanding more 'green' equipment options. Well, this month, I'm pleased to say there have been some developments...
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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.
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.
