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Staff Writer
Manitowoc launches two new Potain luffing jib cranes
MR 309 and MR 329 facilitate quicker and simpler crane assembly, says Potain.
Multiple tower cranes on space-restricted site
Close collaboration required between contractor and Multi-Crane on positioning six Potain MDTs at ten-building residential construction project in The Netherlands.
Ring cranes: Mammoet PTC210-DS profile
One of the biggest cranes in Mammoet’s fleet, the PTC210-DS ring crane, is conducting crane replacements to support the next-generation offshore wind turbine installations.
All terrain crane sector report: adapt to succeed
All terrain cranes are typically sold with only minor variations: a counterweight package that fits local regulations, for example. But at other times, customers need a more tailored solution. Will North reports
City crane sector report: no limits for city slickers
Inside and out, city cranes are a sector on the rise. Julian Champkin reports.
Jobsite profile: cranes lift pipeline in the Netherlands
Boer uses 12 Liebherr mobile cranes to position an arched pipeline in Delft.
French style
The Intermat show will take place at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition centre, Paris, France, between the 24–27 April 2024. We take a look at some of the exhibitors that might be of interest to Cranes Today readers…
Metal heads
Since writing my last editor’s comment I’ve been fortunate enough to see Mammoet’s PTC210-DS ring crane at the company’s yard in Scheidam, The Netherlands. It’s always exciting to see one of these big machines, that I’ve written and read so much about, ‘in the metal’. Indeed, my excitement grew as I made my way from Rotterdam Centraal station to Scheidam as you can see the crane from halfway across the city – a spectacular sight on Rotterdam’s skyline. There was a great view of it from my hotel room, too!
Telecrawler used in place of tower crane
Local regulations prevent tower crane use so contractor utilises a radio controlled Sennebogen telecrawler instead.
NFB calls for government intervention on UK travel restrictions
The UK government must act immediately help crane operators and hauliers, says NFB.