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Komas finalises Cargotec component partnership
Port equipment manufacturer Cargotec, headquartered in Finland, said it has completed the transfer of component manufacturing operations in Estonia to systems supplier Komas.
Lonardi moves up at Harrington as Miller goes to Kito Europe
Harrington Hoists has appointed Carlo Lonardi as COO, as current VP of operations Scott Miller crosses the Atlantic to become MD of fellow Kito subsidiary Kito Europe.
Viant Crane
Viant Crane is a new subsidiary of Reuben Johnson and Son, a family owned construction company run by president and CEO Todd Johnson which was established in the mid 1950’s. Cranes Today spoke to Viant Crane operations manager Nick Minardi.
A rare breed of Lion
Former Wolffkran sales manager Claus Hartmann has developed a range of specialist tower cranes. Heinz-Gert Kessel reports.
Builders think big
Manufactuers have made the world’s largest tower cranes adaptable to more sites, and builders are using them on large buildings. Cristina Brooks reports.
When the wind blows…
In March, ESTA will bring together a group of crane and specialised transport industry experts in the field of wind turbine erection and transport to discuss safety. Kevin Walsh looks at the some of the issues to be covered in just one day.
Weldex knows which way the wind is blowing
Weldex has announced plans to open a new depot in Nigg, Scotland, aimed at servicing a new generation of offshore wind turbines, as well as other energy jobs. Equipment used at the site will include a new 2,000t capacity Liebherr LR 11350 with P-boom, one of the first three orders for the cranes sold in this configuration.