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Five WOLFF cranes modernise Oslo’s Ulven district

In parallel with the rebranding of Wolffkran Norge AS into a wholly owned subsidiary of Wolffkran Holding AG, Wolffkran is involved in two building projects in Norway’s capital, Oslo, which are now nearing completion.

Bonfiglioli is in midst of Rs 3,200 million capex in India

Kennady V Kaippally, Country Manager, Bonfiglioli India

Five WOLFF cranes modernise Oslo’s Ulven district

Two WOLFF 7534.16 Clear cranes have been used over the past two years

Hoist & Winch is pillar of support in overhead crane project

The design and installation by Hoist & Winch of replacement end carriages for two overhead cranes reached its conclusion recently with the end user expressing complete satisfaction in the outcome.

Hoist & Winch is pillar of support in overhead crane project

Hoist & Winch offers lifting equipment refurbishment and rectification services

Five Raimondi LR213s for dual tower development in Dubai

Raimondi luffing jib cranes keep supporting Dubai’s construction landscape

Raimondi tower crane deployed for major Hungarian historic building renovation

Mamut Daru Kft., established Hungarian rental fleet company of heavy lifting solutions, purchased and deployed its first Raimondi T187 tower crane for a major building revamp in Budapest.

Raimondi tower crane deployed for major Hungarian historic building renovation

Mamut Daru takes delivery of its first Raimondi model, a T187 flat-top tower crane

Raimondi Cranes appoints Tecno Edicasa as official dealer for Veneto region

Raimondi Cranes, heritage manufacturer of intelligently-designed tower cranes, announces the appointment of Tecno Edicasa as its official dealer for the Italian region of Veneto.

Raimondi Cranes appoints Tecno Edicasa as official dealer for Veneto region

The strategic dealership appointment comes from a client partnership of over a decade with Tecno Crane.

Elliott reaches new heights with aerial material handling devices

Elliott Equipment Company recently unveiled two new material handling aerial devices.

Spelgatti supplies Raimondi Cranes for Milan's green landmark

Spelgatti Srl, a rental fleet company specialised in the sale, rental, and service of construction equipment owing more than 60 Raimondi cranes, supplied two MRT189s for the construction of Bosconavigli, in Milan, Italy.

Spelgatti supplies Raimondi Cranes for Milan's green landmark

Spelgatti's Raimondi cranes aid construction of Bosconavigli development

Craning for Success

Advancements in technology have propelled the increased usage of tower cranes in tall buildings.

Building a strong foundation

As India’s infrastructure modernisation drive gathers steam, there is a concomitant rise in demand for foundation equipment across the spectrum.

Sany and Danfoss introduce electric telescopic crawler crane

Sany has partnered with Danfoss to introduce an electric telescopic boom crawler crane, the SCE800TB-EV. It is the first volume model of crawler crane available on the market with a fully electric system featuring permanent magnetic synchronous motor technology, the company says.

Raimondi Cranes presents three new products at Bauma 2022

Raimondi showcases the T357, a 16t maximum lifting capacity crane

Manitou: Spearheading the growth

Manitou has a wide range of telehandlers for every segment, for every application.

Franna hosts a successful first-ever Open Day in India

The participants got a closer look at the newly-launched Franna FR-17 Crane

Lifting up!

The hoist market is expected to grow at a CAGR of up to 7.3 per cent till 2025.

We plan to double our production capacity

ACE, one of the largest construction equipment players in the mobile and tower crane segments in India, showcased its upgraded and new backhoe loader models in different engine horsepower categories at Excon along with award-winning products like a special crane for piling, 360-degree slew pick-n-carry crane, and manlift crane.

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.

Telehandler is the only machine that can handle all loads

The advent of telehandlers in the material handling industry with their safe technology and versatility has started making rapid progress in the Indian market.

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.

WOLFFKRAN first saddle jib crane

According to the European Architectural Barometre, every third construction project in Europe uses prefabricated parts. A trend with significant implications for the tower crane industry calling for higher capacity cranes.

Bonfiglioli India: Winning through product innovations & tech

Bonfiglioli has been enhancing construction equipment performance, efficiency, productivity, and reliability for more than 40 years.

Magni Telescopic Handlers to launch mining specific telehandler

Magni Telescopic Handlers are planning to debut a mining-specific telehandler at MineExpo 2021. The TH U 5.8, the new low-profile telehandler, is a fixed telescopic handler with features mainly designed for underground mining environments.

Demand for higher tonnage cranes is likely to grow

With the government’s heavy investment on infrastructure development, the mobile crane market in India is showing gradual signs of improvement, which was impacted by the pandemic.

Demand for pick n carry cranes has strong correlation with industrial growth

The India mobile crane market is anticipated to register annual growth rate of over 5 per cent during the forecast period 2020-2025. Unfortunately, Due to unexpected Covid-19 pandemic, we can expect some challenges in terms of upcoming projects in India.

The all-rounder

Integration of advanced technologies such as telematics and fleet management systems are providing a positive outlook to the market for telehandlers.

Manitowoc expands topless crane line-up with MCT 185

The Asian range of Potain topless tower cranes built at Manitowoc’s Chinese facility in Zhangjiagang continues to evolve rapidly in response to rising customer demand for the transport, assembly and performance advantages these units offer.

Grove GMK5150L proves a reliable allrounder for Austrian company HABAU

Since May 2018, a Grove GMK5150L has been in use in the precast parts assembly department of Austrian company HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft m.b.H. – to the satisfaction of everyone.

Manitowoc expands topless crane line-up with MCT 185

The Asian range of Potain topless tower cranes built at Manitowoc’s Chinese facility in Zhangjiagang continues to evolve rapidly in response to rising customer demand for the transport, assembly and performance advantages these units offer.

Genie launches E-Drive across GS scissor lifts range

E-Drive is an optimised AC electric drive system

Manitowoc opens new training centre in Pune

The new centre is equipped with simulators that replicate the operational systems on Potain cranes.

New generation of COMANSA 11LC Series tower cranes

Following an official online release to European customers in July, Comansa announced that all the experience gained over the years is readily available across the entire 11LC range and it will be soon expanded to the 16LC.

Talbert Manufacturing offers 55-ton travelling axle trailer

Talbert Manufacturing offers the 5553TA travelling axle trailer for optimum versatility and productivity

Telehandler technology has evolved over the years

Over the years, people have started understanding the versatility of telehandlers and therefore the demand has grown across sectors. Souma Ray, Director, Haulotte India, shares more on the market opportunities for telehandlers.

Lone Star Drills introduces remote-controlled tracked drill

Lone Star Drills has introduced an all-new tracked drill with an automatic SPT hammer for improved accuracy in geotechnical and soil sampling applications.

Lone Star Drills introduces remote-controlled tracked drill

Lone Star Drills has introduced an all-new tracked drill with an automatic SPT hammer for improved accuracy in geotechnical and soil sampling applications.

Potain launches MRH 175 tower crane

Potain has announced the launch of MRH 175 tower crane, a new hydraulic luffing jib crane that will make its debut at Conexpo 2020.

ByggDialog using largest Potain topless tower crane

Following its launch at bauma 2019, the new Potain MDT 809 topless crane has now arrived at job sites across Europe.

WOLFFKRAN to present smaller luffing crane at Conexpo 2020

After the successful introduction of WOLFF luffing and saddle jib cranes with middle to high lift capacities for the US market, WOLFFKRAN is now following suit with one of its smaller luffing jib cranes, the WOLFF 166 B.

WOLFFKRAN to present smaller luffing jib crane at Conexpo 2020

After the successful introduction of WOLFF luffing and saddle jib cranes with middle to high lift capacities for the US market, WOLFFKRAN is now following suit with one of its smaller luffing jib cranes, the WOLFF 166 B.

Flurry of road bids expected

According to the latest reports, India's GDP growth rate slipped to 4.5 per cent in the July-September quarter of this fiscal.

Manitowoc Cranes on display at MATEXPO 2019

Two of Manitowoc Cranes? key Belgian distributors presented a range of its equipment at MATEXPO 2019, Belgium?s biggest trade fair for construction machinery, taken place in Kortrijk, Belgium.

Raimondi Cranes presents heavy luffer

Raimondi Cranes has unveiled the latest heavyweight addition to its advanced luffing range, the LR372.

Telehandler market in India is steadily expanding

Telehandlers are very popular equipment worldwide and are extensively used globally. Souma Ray, Director, Haulotte India, explains the market dynamics globally and in India.

New Potain at Vertikal Days

Manitowoc has showcased at Vertikal Days 2019, the new Potain MRH 125. The innovative crane is the first in the European range to combine luffing jib and topless capabilities.

Raimondi Cranes to showcase three cranes at bauma 2019

Raimondi Cranes SpA will showcase three cranes onsite at bauma 2019. The cranes will be erected at the Raimondi Cranes (Raimondi) exhibit situated at FS 1102/2 in the event?s outdoor area at the Messe M?nchen Trade Fair Center.

Irish Cranes takes delivery of three MRT189 tower cranes

Official Raimondi agent Irish Crane & Lifting (Irish Cranes) received three MRT189 topless tower cranes fulfilling its latest order for a combination transaction of client purchase and new fleet additions.

IMT unveils piling rig for Indian market

IMT, one of the global leaders for piling rigs, has launched its AF 125 piling rig, made in India for the Indian market.

National Crane makes tractor-mounted boom truck

The primary application for this machine will be oil field applications, but it will also be viable for everyday taxi crane service.

Trenchless Technology & Physical Infrastructure in India

On account of several benefits, trenchless technology is becoming the first choice in many construction projects. Dr Niranjan Swarup elaborates more on the importance, benefits and demand trends of this technology in India.

Standing tall

The completion of Landmark 81 is set to transform the skyline of Ho Chi Minh City. All 81 storeys of the building were completed in this January, 15 months after four Potain cranes were deployed to lead construction.

On Strong Foundation

Foundation equipment segment is back on action with a lot of equipment busy at various project sites across the country. The trend is expected to continue for the next few years.

Our hydraulic motors are simple to install

In one machine with hydrostatic transmission, you have typically a diesel engine connected with a hydraulic pump which creates the oil flow that reaches the hydraulic motors that normally are located in the machine's wheels.

Hydraulic Motors

In order to match the requirements of equipment market, hydraulic motor manufacturers are coming out with new improved designs that enable better efficiency and productivity with the machines.

Linden Comansa?s luffer to build project in Seattle

The largest luffing-jib tower crane from Linden Comansa, Model LCL700 is has just been erected in downtown Seattle (Washington), USA. Linden Comansa America (LCA) recently supplied a unit of this luffer and a flat top model 21LC550 20t to GLY Construction for the Rufus 2.0 Block 21 site.

Raimondi launches new luffing jib crane

Raimondi Cranes SpA has announced a transformative approach to heavy lifting technology, the luffing jib LR330. Showcased to Raimondi's exclusive agent network ahead of wider release, the LR330 luffing jib crane will officially begin shipping in March to fulfill agent pre-sell orders, and is now available for wider purchasing.

Raimondi launches new LR330 luffing jib crane range

Raimondi Cranes SpA has announced a transformative approach to heavy lifting technology, the luffing jib LR330. Showcased to Raimondi?s exclusive agent network ahead of wider release, the LR330 luffing jib crane will officially begin shipping in March to fulfill agent presell orders, and is now available for wider purchasing.

Manitowoc showcases two Potain self-erecting cranes at Intermasz 2018

Manitowoc has displayed a Potain Igo 32 and Igo M 14 at Intermasz 2018, a construction trade show that took place between 30 January and 2 February in Poznan, Poland. The Igo 32 was exhibited outdoors in the Manitowoc area, and the smaller Igo M 14 was shown indoors.

Advanced LED Solution

The forward thinking HiLight V5+ light tower from Atlas Copco offers advanced LED solutions. It is the safest and most efficient light tower for road construction, airports, hydro power projects, mining and construction applications. With the HiLight V5+, created into cutting-edge lighting technology, sites can be brighter, safer and more productive.

A Variable Transmission System Has Multiple Benefits

The transmission system plays an important role in an equipment as the gearbox determines the performance and robustness of an equipment. The key components in a drive line of the construction equipment (CE) transmission system are front and rear axles with planetary gears, differential brakes, transmission shaft, clutch, and torque converters.

Winning the Heart With Productive Output

Visakhapatnam Port is one of the 13 major ports in India and is the only major port in Andhra Pradesh. It was built in 1930 and has three harbours - the outer harbour, the inner harbour and the fishing harbour.

High performance rotary oil seal

Low-speed/high-torque (LSHT) hydraulic motors are one of the most cost-effective and dependable parts of a hydraulic system. Offering many advantages over a high-speed motor and gearbox speed reducer.

Raimondi's new flat-top tower crane

Raimondi Cranes SpA has announced its newest flat-top tower crane, MRT234. Presented to Raimondi's exclusive agent network ahead of wider release, the MRT234 has already witnessed strong pre-sales due to its enhanced solution-based design.

IMT in Partnership With Gmmco

IMT, the global leader for piling rigs from Italy, has appointed GMMCO Ltd as their exclusive distributor recently for pan-India territory.

Raimondi launches new flat-top tower crane

Raimondi Cranes SpA has announced its newest flat-top tower crane, MRT234. Presented to Raimondi?s exclusive agent network ahead of wider release, the MRT234 has already witnessed strong pre-sales due to its enhanced solution-based design.

The Power of Hydraulics

Hydraulic power is generated through a combination of oil flow and pressure. Oil flow and pressure is created from a hydraulic pump and transmitted through hoses or tubes, via control valves, to the hydraulic motor or cylinder that will do the work.

Equipment Hydraulics

The evolution of construction machinery to what we see today is largely dependent on hydraulics. From relying on winches and cables, the construction/earthmoving equipment have come a long way to transform almost everything into hydraulically powered.

Manitowoc showcases cranes and technologies at JDL 2017

Manitowoc and its partners ? Foucherans, France-based OBrent Grue for self-erecting cranes and Belley, France-based Valente Grue Assistance ? worked together to exhibit a wide range of cranes and technologies at Journ?es du Levage 2017 (JDL 2017) in Beaune, France.

WOLFFKRAN announces modified 140 mt flat-top crane

WOLFFKRAN has announced the introduction of the new WOLFF 6020 clear which will replace the WOLFF 6015 clear that was introduced in 2008.

Potain tower cranes working at Palm Jumeirah resort project

A fleet of 10 Potain MR 418 tower cranes is helping construct a massive new project: the Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences, which is located on the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah island in Dubai, UAE. Potain business partner, Abu Dhabi-based NFT, supplied the cranes on a rental contract to the joint venture (JV) building the development. The JV is made up of two contractors?the Belgium-based BESIX and South Korea?s SsangYong Engineering & Construction?and the project marks the first time that

Comansa CM launches new luffing-jib crane

Comansa CM has launched the new luffing-jib crane CML165, with maximum load capacity of 12 tonne and 50-m reach. This new model is Comansa CM?s first addition to the CML Series, the factory?s luffing-jib family, which was created in late 2016 with the launch of the CML190 crane.

Liebherr to supply armoured mobile and rescue cranes to German Army

Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH received an order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to deliver a total of 71 armoured mobile and recovery cranes worth around EUR 150 million.

Telehandlers can gather a steady momentum in future

Telehandlers are versatile machines and have a wide range of applications across sectors. They are used in infrastructure, construction, mining, metals and minerals, logistics, ports and shipyards etc.

Safe Lifting solutions

An advanced new Hyosung manufacturing plant supplying critical components for India's electrical power distribution grid is using Konecranes lifting technology to help ensure outstanding safety, efficiency and reliability.

Product SHOWCASE

BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2016 was the right platform for the exhibitors to unveil their cutting-edge products, technologies and solutions. Many exhibitors launched their new technologies and products at the expo, while others showcased their industry leading solutions.

Potain is widely recognised as the leading brand in the region

When EEI Corporation, a leading contractor in the Philippines, started work on a residential development within the huge new Bayshore City resort, the company knew immediately which cranes to use.

The Beginning of a Success Story

Bauer foundation piles support the glass dome of the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany; the 828-m-tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai stands on Bauer foundation piles - Bauer has influenced specialist foundation engineering since the mid 20th Century.

Driving Innovation

Geared drives are essential for mechanical power transmission throughout the powertrain of equipment. With more mechanisation happening in infrastructure and construction projects, as well as material storage and haulage segments

Potain MCR 295 Luffing Jib Crane

Manitowoc will use bauma China 2016 to introduce a new Potain luffing jib crane for the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Latin American markets.

Hydraulic Grab Kit

Enteco presents its new SP-HG Kit (Hydraulic Grab). The SP-HG Kit is a technological innovation by Enteco

DSC Dredge delivers customised dredge to Santa Cruz Harbour

Louisiana-based DSC Dredge, LLC, has announced the delivery of a new custom dredge to the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz, California.

Liebherr delivers 100th LTM 1750-9.1

Liebherr achieved the milestone of 100 units of the 750-tonne LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane. The 100th crane of this type left the plant in Ehingen in July this year. The new crane was handed over by Liebherr?s Belgian dealer Van Der Spek to crane contractor Dufour Transports et Manutention SA based in Marquain, Belgium.

Soaring SkyWARDS

DSC Dredge delivers customised dredge to Santacruz Harbour

Louisiana-based DSC Dredge, LLC, announced the delivery of a new custom dredge to the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz, California. The Twin Lakes is a custom-built, 16? x 16? dredge with a hull-mounted pump. Winter shoaling has been an issue for the harbour since it was dedicated in 1964. The Twin Lakes will keep the harbour clear for harbour members and visitors.

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

Hydraulic Grab Kit

Enteco presents its new SP-HG Kit (Hydraulic Grab). The SP-HG Kit is a technological innovation by Enteco which allows clients to construct diaphragm walls with their own E6050, or any other Enteco drilling rig equipped with an SP Kit (Enteco soil displacement technology) without having to buy a new dedicated rig specifically for diaphragm walls.

Raimondi Cranes Unveils the New MRT159

With a 65 m jib length and a maximum tip load of 1,650 kg, the Raimondi MRT159 boasts a maxium load of 10,000 kg.

Safe Hoists and Platforms

Spartan has introduced hoists and platforms with a greater emphasis on safety and technology. Vikram Mehta elaborates on the innovations from Spartan.

Hyderabad Metro Rail Project

Construction equipment forms the backbone of any Metro project. All Metro projects are equipment-intensive in comparison to residential projects which are more labour-intensive.

Another High in Safe Cranes

We are confident of Escorts F20 being the star crane of 2016, writes Rajinder Raina.Escorts? commitment to providing matching solutions in the cranes market is its mantra for leadership.

Gaining Traction

With a major thrust on infrastructure development by the government, coupled with the ?Make in India? programme, the Indian telehandler industry is poised for an unprecedented and exponential growth.

Enhancing Productivity with Potain Cranes

Four Potain cranes are operating together to build a cluster of eight towers, ranging from 17 to 26 stories at DSK Dream City project in Pune. Talib & Shamsi Constructions based in Mumbai has built more than 25 high-rise

Heavy Lift Anablers

India has witnessed an influx of new software-assisted multiple application-specific boom configured heavy lifters. Despite the economic slowdown taking the wind out of the sail for the heavy lift cranes? suppliers

Potain?s MC 205 B helps erect Argentina?s tallest building

The Alvear Tower in downtown Buenos Aires will become the tallest building in Argentina when completed later this year.

Towering the Demand Curve

What lifting capacity range of TCs will dominate the demand for free standing, external and internal climbing configurations? Say Malik ?The 5-6T capacity TCs will remain as the most dominate category.