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Cargotec releases 2011 annual report
Finnish manufacturer Cargotec has released its 2011 Annual Report, saying sales grew despite the Eurozone crisis and Asian natural disasters.
Zoomlion launches first Jost designed crane
On the first day of Intermat, Chinese manufacturer Zoomlion launched the first of a new series of flat top tower cranes based on designs by Franc Jost, one of the pioneers of this crane type.
Manitowoc’s Brazilian factory to start production
Manitowoc’s first factory in Latin America has been opened this month and is expected to start production of rough-terrain cranes within the week, with the first deliveries scheduled for mid-June.
UK tower crane register costly, ineffective
Following an independent review of health and safety legislation in the UK, British workplace health and safety regulator the HSE has announced proposals to drop its public tower crane database. Despite costing the regulator £51,000 to run, only three members of the public queried the database.
ANSI accreditation recognised in West Virginia law
Effective from 8th June, the American National Standards Institute’s Accreditation Program for Personnel Certification Bodies will be recognised in West Virginia Legislature’s Crane Operator Certification Act.
Woodland turbine challenge for Voser Transport
A Swiss special transport firm has completed a difficult job requiring navigation of steep tracks through forest terrain while carrying wind turbine components, including rotor blades measuring over 40m long.
Sarens UK charity event and open day rescheduled
Sarens UK has moved the dates for its two-day charity golf event and open day, originally scheduled for 3rd May, to 12th July to include a programme of public workshops.
AxLoad ties up Mennens deal
Rope and lashing manufacturer AxLoad has bought a majority stake in Mennens Group, a leading provider of wire rope, cranes, lifting products and services in the Benelux region.
Narrow Sheuerle SPMT provides power for Schmidbauer
German crane rental and special transport firm Schmidbauer has moved a large transformer through the narrow streets of Wiesbaden, Germany and even tighter passageways of an electricity substation.
ALE moves giant jack-up barge in Dubai
UK heavy lift specialists ALE have transported a 12,000t jack-up vessel, in Dubai, UAE. It is, ALE says, the biggest move the company has ever completed on land.