Japanese crawler crane manufacturer Hitachi-Sumitomo has demonstrated its commitment to safety by throwing its weight behind Crane Safety 2004.

Hitachi-Sumitomo is the latest company to sign up as a sponsor of this international conference that is being held in London on 21 and 22 June. The event is organisd by Cranes Today and its sister magazine Hoist, and features a stellar cast of international speakers.

Hitachi-Sumitomo joins previously announced sponsors Certex Group, Liebherr, Manitowoc Crane Group, Sparrow Crane and Terex Cranes.

The full programme and booking form for Crane Safety 2004 can be downloaded as a pdf from the Cranes Today web site, www.ConnecitngCranes.com or by phoning Julie Rossiter on +44 (0) 208 269 7835.