All articles by Prameela vegi
Prameela vegi
Remote operated crane automation
SMIE, supplier of anti-collision systems for lifting and handling equipment, has taken its crane automation technology a step further.
Putting family first
Belluno, Italy-based tower crane manufacturer Recom Moritsch has changed its name to Moritsch.
AMCS devices on Jaso luffers
After its devices were used for the construction of the new Amazon headquarters in Seattle, the United States, AMCS technologies’ DCS 60 devices are employed for the construction of the new Amazon headquarters in Vancouver, Canada.
Raimondi gets heavier
Raimondi Cranes has unveiled its most powerful luffing crane to date, the LR372.
Ain’t no mountain high enough
A Palfinger crawler-mounted knuckleboom PCC 115.002 was used at 2,000m above sea level, to remove the old Schlossalmbahn lift supports in the Gastein Valley, Austia.
Koichi Tadano welcomes Demag
In a press release, Koichi Tadano, CEO of the eponymous company, has confirmed the completion of the acquisition of Demag, and explained his aims for the business. The statement strongly suggests that the Demag brand will continue to be used for the foreseeable future.
Grove en route
Yonkers Contracting Company (Yonkers) is using its recently acquired Grove GRT880 on an infrastructure project along Route 17 in Harriman, New York.
ALE and Mammoet confirm talks
In joint statements, UK project specialist ALE and its Dutch counterpart Mammoet have said, “Mammoet Holding B.V. and ALE have announced that the two companies are currently negotiating a purchase agreement, under which Mammoet would acquire the British heavy lift and transport specialist.
RRS acquires, expands and recruits
Portsmouth, UK-based lifting, transport and storage specialist Rapid Response Solutions (RRS) has acquired Aberdeen-based lifting and moving business Plant Shifters, a trading division of Surelift. The value of the transaction has not been disclosed.
Automated lifting
Construction company Multiplex has enhanced site safety on the New Museum for Western Australia site in Perth’s CBD with Roborigger, a new innovative automated lifting device.