Search Results: 'Cranes Asia'

Petrochemical romance
16 December, 2011
As rising oil prices outpace the gradually recovering demand for petrochemicals, companies in the sector are courting hire firms in an effort to get more bang for their buck. Kevin Walsh reports.

Demag secures first harbour crane order from Papua New Guinea
07 December, 2011
Demag Cranes has delivered its first mobile harbour cranes to Papua New Guinea after receiving an order for four Gottwald G HMK 6407 Model 6 cranes from PNG Ports Corporation.

Mitsubishi and Anupam to build container cranes in India
11 November, 2011
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has formed an Indian joint venture, Anupam-MHI Industries, to make cost-effective container cranes targeting markets in the Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia, including India.

Terex reports overall growth led by port equipment and AWP
07 November, 2011
Terex’s Q3, 2011 results signaled overall growth, as net sales of $1803.6m represented a 67.7% year on year increase. It improved crane sales in almost every crane category this quarter and also in the category of aerial work platforms. It boosted net figures with its new Materials Handling and Port Solutions segment formed by acquiring Demag Cranes.

Exploring all new terrain
20 October, 2011
As some manufacturers progressively modernise their all terrain product portfolios, filling every niche of the application spectrum from the lower capacities up, the scarcity of upper mid-range cranes is looking inviting to others. Kevin Walsh reports

Talking cranes in booming Asia
20 October, 2011
The Asian crane industry is booming in ‘turbulent times’ said international crane expert Stuart Anderson at the Cranes Asia conference held on 7–8 September by Cranes Today Magazine.

Making the right choice
20 October, 2011
Rope discard does not just apply to all cranes. “Most people apply this standard to any scenario where a rope comes off a drum and passes over or around a pulley/sheave,” says Adrian Kirkham, a training manager for Certex. Cristina Brooks reports.

FEM speaks out against overloading
15 September, 2011
The FEM, the European Federation of Material Handling, has issued a position paper warning against routine overload testing.

Cranes Asia conference a success
12 September, 2011
The Asian crane industry is booming in “turbulent times” said international crane expert Stuart Anderson at this year’s Cranes Asia conference.

Demag Cranes order book swells as Terex deal completes
22 August, 2011
As Demag Cranes AG finalises its merger with Terex Corporation, the firm has posted third quarter results, covering the three months to 30 June 2011, showing increases in orders, revenues and earnings.

Cargotec and RHI establish joint venture in China
01 August, 2011
Cargotec has announced it is planning a joint venture with one of its Chinese suppliers, Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries (RHI), to further establish its products in China’s lifting market.

Mediterranean explorers set sail for new worlds
29 July, 2011
Facing stagnant domestic demand Mediterranean crane companies are revising their sales strategy and looking to exports. Murielle Gonzalez Oisel reports

Cranes Today announces Cranes Asia programme
28 July, 2011
Cranes Today's has just released the programme for Cranes Asia. With less than two months to go, now is the time to book your place.

Heavy knuckleboom hits the road
27 July, 2011
The revision of the knuckleboom standard EN12999, launched this year, recognises the increasing use of the cranes for lifting as well as loading, and the risks involved. One manufacturer, Turkey’s World Power, has been developing very heavy knucklebooms mounted on all terrain carriers, targeted at this sector. Kevin Walsh reports.

Manitowoc begins expansion with Australian appointments
26 July, 2011
Manitowoc has made two new appointments to its senior management team in Australia and New Zealand to spearhead an expansion of the company’s crane operations in the region.

Sarens
29 June, 2011
Belgium

Credit where credit’s due
27 June, 2011
Crane rental firms are no different than most in that they need a strong economy to survive and thrive.

Built in Austria by robots
27 June, 2011
Liebherr-Werk Nenzing is the home of the Liebherr-MCCtec maritime division, but also handles the lion’s share of crawler crane production for the manufacturer.

Tadano all terrains reach 400t
01 June, 2011
Tadano has unveiled its new global all terrain, the 400t ATF 400 G-6, at its plant in Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany. The six axle is a completely new design, aimed at construction customers worldwide, and compliant with US and EU road regulations.

AGS secures new site in Spain
13 May, 2011
French anti-collision system manufacturer AGS opened its first location in Spain this April.