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Transforming Logistics
The India material handling equipment market is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach substantial market size by 2027.
Booming Demand
Industrial cranes are witnessing a soaring demand as they play a crucial role in various sectors, from construction to logistics, contributing to India's infrastructural growth.
Safety at New Heights
Mobile cranes are relatively easier to operate, manoeuvre, and optimise. However, they are highly prone to accidents.
Improving Performance of Crane Manufacturers
Bonfiglioli’s HF series gear motors for hoisting application offers several features that help hoist designers to make optimised selection.
SANY Bharat delivers largest crawler crane to Sanghvi Movers
SANY Bharat, achieved a significant milestone by delivering four units of SANY SCC8000A 800-tonne crawler crane, India’s largest crawler crane, to Sanghvi Movers.
Towering Ahead!
The rapid expansion of the real-estate sector and the emergence of high-end infrastructure projects are driving the demand for tower cranes.
On the Move!
The market for mobile cranes is on the move driven by low-rise residential, commercial, and industrial building construction activity in urban areas.
Towering up
Crawler cranes are expected to see a surge in demand with the spurt in infrastructure development projects.
Tadano launches all-terrain crane line with 75 tonne lifting capacity
Tadano, a Mobile crane manufacturer, introduced an upgraded four-axle all-terrain crane line with a lifting capacity of 75 tonne and two boom lengths. The new AC 4.070L-1 and AC 4.070-1 feature multifunctional crane controls and a new carrier cab.
Craning Forward
Despite uncertainty, the overall market for mobile cranes is expected to grow between 10 to 15 per cent for the next two to three years.
There is upsurge in demand for medium & high-capacity cranes”
The medium and heavy-duty mobile cranes market is progressing largely in India due to the growth in the construction industry of the country.
Tadano launches all-terrain crane line with 75 tonne lifting capacity
Tadano, a Mobile crane manufacturer, introduced an upgraded four-axle all-terrain crane line with a lifting capacity of 75 tonne and two boom lengths. The new AC 4.070L-1 and AC 4.070-1 feature multifunctional crane controls and a new carrier cab.
Towering over
Tower cranes are expected to a see a surge in demand with the spurt in infrastructure development projects.
We have 200 cranes working only in South India alone
Almost 200 cranes working only in the South India overall. We can say more than 500 cranes in the last couple of years in South India. There is a good growth rate we have seen amidst this pandemic.
WOLFFKRAN acquires KONSTRUKTIVA LOKUS
The WOLFF pack is growing. At the end of February, crane manufacturer WOLFFKRAN acquired the Czech crane rental company KONSTRUKTIVA LOKUS a.s. The Prague-based company is an established player in the Czech market since decades and expands the territory of the red WOLFFs in Central Europe.
WOLFFKRAN acquires KONSTRUKTIVA LOKUS
The acquisition by WOLFFKRAN is well timed for the Czech crane rental company, employing around 60 people, since three of the five shareholders recently withdrew from the operative business.
WOLFFKRAN is certified climate-neutral
Technology leader WOLFFKRAN continues to live up to its pioneering reputation by becoming one of the first manufacturers in the industry to be certified as a climate-neutral company in Germany.
Comansa introduces two new flat-top cranes
Comansa introduces two new flat-top cranes
WOLFFKRAN Russia invests in skill development
Investment is being made not only in technical infrastructure and personnel of the production facility, but also in the development of the region’s next generation of specialists.
New CTO for the WOLFF Pack
The 54-year-old holds a university degree in Electrical Engineering and has spent a significant part of his professional life in the crane industry.
Can Mobile Cranes Lift the Mood?
Mobile cranes in India have transformed into safer and productive with changing design and new features to meet the upcoming demands from the user market. In the current scenario, can these developments in mobile cranes lift the market sentiments?
Four WOLFF cranes at Hamburg work site
Four WOLFF cranes at work on Hamburg’s Flak Tower Bunker to construct five pyramid-like levels on the roof of the bunker
HTC WOLFFKRAN rebrands to WOLFFKRAN
HTC WOLFFKRAN, the UK sales, rental and service subsidiary of tower crane manufacturer WOLFFKRAN, has changed its name from HTC WOLFFKRAN to WOLFFKRAN.
We proactively pursue when it comes to adopting digital technologies
As a major player in heavy-duty mobile cranes market in India, TIL has consolidated its presence over the years.
Zoomlion's tower crane sales top 10 bn yuan in 2019
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co is celebrating a new milestone as its tower crane sales crossed the 10 billion yuan ($1.43 billion) mark in 2019, making it the first global company in the market to reach the new high.
COMANSA presents new large-capacity flat-top crane
Tower crane manufacturer COMANSA has announced the addition of a new model to its extensive range of large-capacity flat-top cranes: the new 21LC1400, a crane that is available from September 2019.
COMANSA presents new large-capacity flat-top crane
Tower crane manufacturer COMANSA has announced the addition of a new model to its extensive range of large-capacity flat-top cranes: the new 21LC1400, a crane that is available from September 2019.
WOLFFKRAN presents new CTO at bauma
At the bauma 2019, WOLFFKRAN CEO Dr Peter Schiefer introduced the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Dr Peter Barton whose entry into the company is an important step on the ladder of success of the Heilbronn-based crane manufacturer.
From Recovery to Growth
In the past few months, the mobile cranes business has been improving quietly. The market is recovering and moving towards growth.
Looking for new growth avenues
The growth of crawler cranes market is stagnant with lagging demand from heavy lift applications. However, the market is expected to bounce back with the demand for medium capacity lift applications from the upcoming infrastructure development projects.
XCMG to release 84 G-Series cranes in overseas markets
XCMG, China?s leading construction machinery manufacturer, plans to release a total of 84 new customised G-series cranes products globally by the end of 2019 with 25 of them being products designed for and introduced to Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern and African markets.
COMANSA to showcase new 21LC1050 in bauma
Tower crane manufacturer COMANSA will be exhibiting in bauma its latest high capacity model, available worldwide since September 2018.
COMANSA to showcase new 21LC1050 in bauma
Tower crane manufacturer COMANSA will be exhibiting in bauma its latest high capacity model, available worldwide since September 2018.
COMANSA, BKL to jointly exhibit at bauma
Following the successful experiences of 2013 and 2016, tower crane manufacturer COMANSA and its German dealer BKL Baukran Logistik will join forces again for the upcoming bauma show, to be held in Munich in April.
COMANSA showcases novelties at bauma China
COMANSA unveiled its novelties at bauma China by presenting two new models of luffing-jib cranes, announcing the upgrade of two flat-tops, and showing for the first time its brand new corporate video.
Escorts announces new ventures
In late August, Escorts announced plans to manufacture rough terrain (RT) and truck-mounted cranes in joint venture (JV) with Tadano Ltd.
Escorts-Tadano JV to manufacture RT cranes in India
Escorts Ltd, India?s leading engineering conglomerate, and Tadano Group, Japan?s biggest and world?s leading mobile crane manufacturer, announced their joint venture (JV) to manufacture rough terrain (RT) cranes and truck-mounted cranes.
Vertical Growth
Tower crane market is now on revival path, which was going through a lull period till recently. Going forward, a steady growth of real estate market could see a further momentum in tower cranes.
Customer benefit is our focus area
Liebherr is a major player in the crawler cranes market in India. Ghananeel Molankar, Divisional Head - Construction Machinery, Liebherr India, elaborates on the current market scenario in India and the products and services offered bythe company in India.
Lifting up Expectations
Gone are the days of slowdown and stagnation for mobile cranes market. Many equipment were seen idle with projects not taking off as expected.
Linden Comansa introduces new CUBE cab
The tower crane manufacturer Linden Comansa is presenting a new, far more spacious model of cab, in which operators will be able to enjoy optimum visibility of the working area.
FROM RECOVERY TO GROWTH
The construction market in India is the second largest in Asia-Pacific Countries (APAC) region and is expected to become the fastest growing market in the region by 2025.
Linden Comansa unveils new cabin design
Tower crane manufacturer Linden Comansa unveiled its new design of tower crane cabin at the Vertikal Days in the UK for the first time. ?The squared shape is new and ideal?, ?It?s very spacious and bright?, ?Uses flat glass, to avoid distortion and be able to easily replace it if necessary?, were some of the comments heard at the Vertikal Days show regarding Linden Comansa?s new cab, shown to the public for the first time.
Ormig launches new indoor elecric crane
Italian crane manufacturer Ormig has introduced a new indoor electric crane model 55/60iE. This crane is specially designed for handling work indoors and in areas with reduced space. The maximum lifting capacity is 60 tonne and it is powered by electric battery.
New Flat-top Tower Cranes
The new CM1600 Series allows Comansa CM to fill the gap between the CM1100 Series and the CM2100 Series. Tower crane manufacturer Comansa CM, part of the Linden Comansa group, announced the launch of a new series of flat-top tower cranes.
Raimondi Cranes Launches LR213 Luffing Crane
The new luffing crane is ideal for urban jobsites. Raimondi Cranes SpA has launched a new addition to its existing luffing crane lineup, the LR213. Ideal for the urban jobsite, the LR213 performs especially well in construction scenarios involving high rise buildings in close proximity, or areas with difficult to obtain flyover rights
Linden Comansa showcases tallest tower crane
With a freestanding height under hook of 80.9 m and a jib length of 80 m, the 21LC750 tower crane from Linden Comansa could be seen from every corner of the Bauma trade show.
Pick-n-Carry Hydra: Bestseller
As the Numero Uno bestselling lift and reach product, Hydra crane still continues to be the most demanding mobile crane category in India. Tyre-mounted articulated steering, hydraulic mobile pick-and-carry crane, colloquially termed ?Hydra?, was introduced in India
Comansa CM appoints new dealer for Philippines
Tower crane manufacturer Comansa CM is becoming a major player in the Philippine crane market as the company has appointed construction equipment supplier Boommate Inc as its dealer.
The Deadliest Crane Collapse
A supercrane that collapsed during a rainstorm into the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on September 11 represents the deadliest crane accident in decades and perhaps in modern construction history
Ports have to invest in modern equipment to stay competitive
Liebherr mobile harbour cranes set the benchmark in terms of annual deliveries, supplying as many cranes per year as no other manufacturer has ever delivered before. 2014 was a year of celebration for many reasons.
Changing Dynamics
The industrial cranes market in India is valued in the range of Rs 1,800-2,000 crore per annum. Approximately 30 per cent of the demand comes from government sector and PSUs while the remaining 70 per cent from private sector.
Lifting Solutions
The future trend in material handling systems will be towards lighter, higher-efficiency equipment. The power consumption, material of construction, operating noise levels and eco-friendly features of this equipment will play a big role while introducing
Comansa Jie to introduce new tower crane at Bauma China
Tower crane manufacturer Comansa Jie, subsidiary of Linden Comansa in China, will unveil a brand new tower crane at the upcoming Bauma China, to be held in Shanghai from 25 to 28 November 2014.
Intelligent Lifting Solutions
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Konecranes invests heavily in R&D to bring in new technologies and innovation.
The future trend in material handling systems will be lighter and higher-efficiency equipment. The power consumption, material of construction, operating noise levels and eco-friendly features of these equipment will play a big role while introducing new products in the market, says Saeesh Nevrekar, Country Manager & Managing Director, WMI Konecranes India
Our cranes have some of the best safety features.
Demag is probably the only company among crane manufacturers with the largest field force. Our services include installation and commissioning, warranty and post warranty services and support through parts, says Vidyakant Miraje, Business Head - Process Cranes, Demag Cranes and Components (I). Excerpts from the interview.
We understand how important it is to pay attention to our customer needs.
The future of material handling equipment is going to be about more automation and easier human control interface, says Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech. Excerpts from the interview.
We are leaders when it comes to providing simple and effective solutions for intra-logistics.
We have solutions to lift and carry loads right from 500 kg to 250 tonne. We have provided solutions for material handling needs over 190 years and our name is synonymous with quality and reliability in material handling across the world