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Staff Writer
Specialised transport: Wind power moves
The wind power sector continues to be a key stimulus for specialised transport equipment development and applications. Cranes Today reports.
January issue’s Job of the Month: Perfect timing
Forward-thinking delivery strategy used to overcome jobsite space constraints at city centre footbridge installation.
Tower cranes: Model behaviour
With new model launches and strengthened dealership ties the future looks positive for tower crane manufacturers, bolstered by the opportunities arising around big trade shows.
December 2024 issue’s ‘Job of the Month’: Rising Stars
MSG Krandienst’s Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 replaces wind turbine components, at 1,100 metres, in Germany’s Black Forest.
Interview: The return of Masetti
In September 2024 Italian tower crane manufacturer Raimondi announced the return of Mauro Masetti to the company. The former CCO is now director of sales. CT editor Christian Shelton caught-up with Masetti to find out exactly why he returned and what we can expect from Raimondi over the next 12 months.
Crane batteries: Powering-up sustainability
With advantages aplenty the rise of the crane battery sector for tower cranes has been rapid. Cranes Today looks at four battery specialists and their offerings.
Chinese tower crane rental market: Opportunities and obstacles
China’s tower crane rental market offers vast potential but faces multiple significant challenges. Industry analysts Li Kefeng and Li Hongcai report.
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.