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Staff Writer
Cranes in decommissioning: the art of decommissioning
Cranes not only put things up, they to take things down, too. Decommissioning, however, can present challenges that are unknown when building things from scratch. Julian Champkin reports on a selection of decommissioning jobs.
Lattice-boom crawler crane sector report: record breakers
World records are being broken by the current generation of lattice-boom crawler cranes; and it’s not just for show – bigger lifts in sectors such as wind energy are demanding higher capacity. Daniel Searle reports.
Loader crane sector report: smart moves and milestones
Anniversaries, acquisitions and enhanced crane tech dominate the current loader crane sector.
November’s ‘Job of the Month’: home maker
Kraanverhuur Tholen uses new Grove GMK4080L, one of the first in Europe, for a residential construction job.
Specialised transport: Forward advance
New products, dealer and service partnerships, premises expansions, and full order books characterise a healthy specialised transport sector. Julian Champkin and Christian Shelton report.
Bridge building: Case studies
Cranes Today looks at a selection of impressive bridge projects, revealing the wide range of techniques and equipment used to build them.
September issue’s ‘Job of the Month’: Elevated equipment
Austrian company Kostmann uses new Wolffkran tower crane for dredging work at a reservoir high on a mountain.
Regional report: Middle East
The Middle East is currently a magnet for crane companies seeking to increase their penetration and bulk sales are booming. Julian Champkin and Christian Shelton report.
Pick and carry sector report: Pick and mix
Australia and Italy are two of the countries that most highly prize the versatility and uncompromised capacity of pick and carry cranes, whilst having different approaches to designing them. Daniel Searle reports
Offshore energy sector report: Where the wind blows
Onshore wind power is only part of the story. Offshore generation poses even greater challenges, and rewards. Julian Champkin reports.