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World芒鈧劉s largest tonnage lift wheeled crane completes its first lift in Hengshui

In a recent operation at a 200 MW wind farm in Jing County, Hengshui, China, the XCA4000 crane, delivered by XCMG, a global leader in the construction machinery industry, 20 days ago with the highest global lifting capacity and height, completed its first lift.

We aim to maintain a steady pace of growth, despite potential disruptions

PV Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest Engineering Equipment

World's largest tonnage lift wheeled crane completes its first lift in Hengshui

XCMG's XCA4000 wheeled crane marks the 7th time that XCMG has broken the world record

AMH calls for improved safety in non-standard lifts

All Material Handling (AMH) believes that too many non-traditional lifts are still taking place using the wrong hoist rings and eyebolts, creating unnecessary safety risks.

Our focus is on reducing the use of heavy CE

PV Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest Engineering Equipment

Raimondi Cranes boosts Dubai construction

Raimondi Middle East, a prominent player in the construction equipment sector, has made a significant contribution to Dubai's thriving construction landscape.

ZASCHE handling launches ZASCHE-Rope Hoist Electric

Z-RE enables operators to position loads with great sensitivity

Irish Cranes installs four Raimondi flat-tops in Dublin

This is for the construction of a new mixed-use development in Howth

Vermeer celebrates 75th Anniversary

Vermeer is celebrating its 75th year in business, marking its founding in 1948 when Gary Vermeer opened a small machine shop in Pella, Iowa.

Craning for Success

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

Improving Performance of Crane Manufacturers

Bonfiglioli芒鈧劉s HF series gear motors for hoisting application offers several features that help hoist designers to make optimised selection.

The market for hoists has increased by 25 to 30% this year

PV Ramdev, Managing Director, Everest Engineering Equipment, speaks on the segments that are driving the demand for MHEs in India.

Soaring high!

Demand for construction hoists in India is expected to continue growing, as the country invests in infrastructure projects and the construction of commercial and residential buildings continues to expand.

Lifting up!

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

We plan to come with a manufacturing plant near Mumbai.

Everest Engineering Equipment Pvt Ltd. (EEE) was founded with the sole aim of providing high-quality machinery that can boost the country鈥檚 growth in the construction sector. 鈥淒uring Excon, we have launched two new products 鈥� the passenger hoist and the CNC highspeed Rebar processing machine,鈥� said PV Ramdev, Managing Director of Everest Engineering Equipment.

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.

New NC-B 12-70 demonstrates its strength in Saudi Arabia

With a 12-tonne lifting capacity and a 70-metre reach, the NC-B 12-70 is the most powerful tower crane in the NC-B series

Scotland鈥檚 first Grove GMK5250XL-1 goes to Horizon Reinforcing & Crane Hire

Horizon Reinforcing & Crane Hire from Falkirk in the Central Lowlands of Scotland has become the first rental company in the country to offer the new Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane from Manitowoc.

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.

Reaching new heights

In India, construction hoists have become very popular in the past decade. They are usually used for high-rise towers of height 70 m or more undergoing construction or renovation.

Major challenge is lack of standardisation of safety norms

Indiabulls Store One is leading rental equipment provide working on PAN India basis.

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.

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.

Haulotte鈥檚 new electric sigma articulating booms can lift 2 workers up 46 feet

Haulotte鈥檚 new Sigma 46 and Sigma 46 Pro electric articulating booms can hoist two workers 46 feet in the air indoors and outdoors.

New flat-top cranes from Comansa

With regard to the lift engines, the standard for the 20-tonne versions is 50 kW, while for the 25-tonne version it is 65 kW. The 110-kW engine is optional for both versions, with a speed of up to 290 m/min and maximum capacities of 1,570 metres of cable.

Industrial Cranes: Looking for a Turnaround

Industrial crane market is back to pre-pandemic levels thanks to pent-up demand. An analysis of where the opportunities lie.

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.

Manitowoc launches Potain MCT 275 tower crane

Manitowoc鈥檚 product development under The Manitowoc Way continues to accelerate, with the Potain MCT 275 the latest new launch from the company.

UK鈥檚 first Grove GMK5200-1 all-terrain crane delivered

England鈥檚 leading mobile crane hire and contract lifting specialists, John Sutch Cranes, recently added a Grove GMK5200-1 all-terrain crane to its fleet

10th Liebherr 1000 EC-H 40 High-Top crane at Grand Paris

Since May 2018, there have been ten Liebherr 1000 EC-H 40 High-Top tower cranes with very high lifting capacities on the construction sites of the Grand Paris Express

Manitowoc Unveils New National Crane Boom Truck

National Crane has launched a new addition to its NBT boom truck range with the NBT40-2 series. National Crane boom trucks are a popular choice with contractors for their versatility and comfort, as well as class-leading features.

Manitowoc Unveils New National Crane Boom Truck

Our crawler cranes are loaded with safety features

Action Construction Equipment (ACE) offers customers all the options in crawler cranes like the standard machine for lifting and erection jobs or with features of single/double-line free fall for usage in the piling activity.

Port Infra Needs Facelift

Developing new ports and terminals and the revival of old infrastructure at major ports in the country are expected to open up new opportunities for port equipment companies.

STAR VFD has excellent usability

LIFTKET works mainly in three product divisions - Industry, Custom and Stage. For these, the corresponding products are adapted to specific requirements. LIFTKET's innovative spirit is reflected in the latest development in the hoist sector.

Crusher feeding with AUMUND arched plate conveyors

In 2015, Cementownia Warta was the first Polish company to make the decision to install an AUMUND arched plate conveyor, for hopper discharge of clinker and sticky raw materials such as natural gypsum.

Towering opportunities

Choosing a tower crane is increasingly about safety and productivity features, as customers seek to lift more with less power, upgrade to a higher capacity economically, and safely use multiple cranes at space-constrained project sites.

Optimising efficiency

The installation of eight CXT UNO 2 cranes and two XM workstation cranes will be integral to the reliable production at Apex International's Nashik plant.

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.

Scaling New Heights

An anticipated growth in high-rise constructions is going to drive the demand for advanced construction hoists in the coming years.

Advantages of Pneumatic hoists

When considering a new investment in hoist technology, a full comparison between pneumatic and electric hoists can pay real dividends. In short, pneumatic hoists from J D Neuhaus (JDN) offer numerous advantages over their electric counterparts.

Raimondi unveils new luffing jib crane at bauma 2019

Raimondi Cranes unveiled its new LR273 luffing crane at the bauma 2019 in Munich.The company also showcased two other cranes onsite at bauma 2019 including the first showing of the hydraulic luffing LRH174, and an exclusive preview of the company?s largest tower crane to date, the MRT573.

Grove GMKs perform tandem lift at Detroit

JJ Curran, a Detroit, Michigan-based crane rental and lifting service, was recently called upon to help with a massive lifting job at the city docks.

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.

EZ Lift suspended platforms

Bricking Solutions, a full solution provider of refractory installation equipment, offers its EZ lift suspended platforms for improved safety and efficiency during servicing and relining of vertical vessels.

COMANSA launches upgraded tower cranes

During the design of the 21LC1050, space restrictions at construction sites that exist in some countries due to regulation were taken into account.

SAFE LOAD MOVEMENT

Hoist trolleys from JD Neuhaus provide safe movement of load in various industries

Tower cranes for heavy lifts

COMANSA has launched a new model tower crane designed to work in projects, in which it is necessary to lift heavy loads.

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.

Lubricant industry is becoming more dynamic

Lubricants are a crucial component of achieving significant business value by helping reduce costs and improve equipment productivity. Praveen Nagpal, Chief Technology Officer, Shell Lubricants India, shares more on his company's major activities towards this.

COMANSA cranes build luxury residential complex in Nigeria

A luxury residential complex, Azuri Peninsula, is being built at the Marina District in Lagos. There are six COMANSA cranes working in this project all which belong to the fleet of the turnkey contractor ITB Nigeria FZE.

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.

COMANSA launches new tower crane

COMANSA, one of the world?s main references in tower cranes for construction, launched a new model designed to work in projects in which it is necessary to lift heavy loads.

New radio remote controls for hoists and cranes

J D Neuhaus (JDN) has further enhanced their remote control capabilities with the introduction of new radio remote controls for hoists and cranes.

New radio remote controls for hoists and cranes

J D Neuhaus (JDN), the world leader in air hoists, cranes, trolleys and monorail hoists, has further enhanced their remote control capabilities.

New mini air hoist

J D Neuhaus will be showcasing their new air hoists, the Mini series, at the 2018 CeMAT exhibition, taking place on 23-27 April in Hannover, Germany. On display in hall 24, booth A54 throughout the show will be a Mini 500 hoist, just one of the models in the new range.

New successor to Grove GMK6300L

Manitowoc has announced that it will launch a follow-up to the popular Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane, which launched in 2010 and became an immediate worldwide hit. The new 300 t (350 USt) capacity model is the GMK6300L-1, and it will continue its predecessor's legacy, bringing new levels of performance leadership to the six-axle category.

Manitowoc launches GMK6300L-1

Manitowoc has announced the launch of a follow-up to the popular Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane, which launched in 2010. The new 300 t (350 USt) capacity model is the GMK6300L-1, and it will continue its predecessor?s legacy, bringing new levels of performance leadership to the six-axle category.

New benchmark in hoisting technology

J D Neuhaus has been working in close collaboration with end-users to develop the new Mini series of air hoists. This has resulted in an extraordinarily compact and innovative lifting device with an integrated NFC (Near Field Communication) sensor and service app that makes it truly unique in the industry.

Safety is an important feature in our cranes

The speciality of our tower crane shown here at Excon is that it is 'Make in India' in our Pune factory. In India, we manufacture the tower cranes NC-B 6-62, NC-B 9-62 and the 85 EC-B.

Auto-Klug acquires first Grove GMK4100L-1 crane

The German firm Auto-Klug has acquired its first Grove GMK4100L-1 all-terrain crane. It was delivered to the company?s Bindlach branch in southeast Germany, where it plans to use the crane for a wide range of lifting applications that support its transport operations.

Small Machines, Big Role

Construction minis contribute to mechanisation of the last miles of various construction activities. These can be grouped under concrete, compaction, finishing and many other similar sections.

Grove rough-terrain crane on rooftop lifting job

The Yuen Long MTR station in Hong Kong is undergoing a series of improvements which include upgrading vehicular access to the site. On the job is a Grove RT550E rough-terrain crane, which Yee Hop Engineering Co Ltd has positioned on the station roof to hoist up construction materials including steel bars and cement with loads weighing up to 14 t.

Safe lifting solutions

A global leader in the manufacture of high-technology PET container production machinery, ASB International Pvt Ltd, is equipping its major export-oriented plant near Mumbai with some of Konecranes' most advanced lifting technologies to enhance its quality, safety and cost-efficiency.

Leader in Vertical Reach Equipment

Considering a major shift from conventional and unsafe builder hoists to safer and reliable hoists, Spartan has been at the forefront to ban the unsafe builder hoists from the beginning.

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.

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.

Liebherr crawler cranes complete tandem hoist of Manchester bridge

As part of a major railway construction project in the North of England, the Scottish contractor Weldex used two Liebherr crawler cranes to complete a central construction phase. Recently both crawler cranes performed a tandem hoist for a 560-tonne arched bridge over the River Irwell in Manchester. The new railway bridge will link the city?s Piccadilly and Victoria stations.

Out of the Box

Container logistics in India has transformed over the last decade in many ways. The constant change is challenging the established methods of handling and transportation of containers. More and more stringent rules for safety and weighing of containers are keeping all manufacturers of container handling equipment in a constant innovation mode.

Extreme Applications

The new range of explosion-proof C rails and light crane systems are rated for use in explosion and hazardous dust-laden areas up to ATEX Zone 2, 22.

New Concept in Hoist and Crane Control

J D Neuhaus (JDN) has developed an innovative and robust new concept for controlling hoists and cranes. The company's JDN-RC (Radio Control) receiver is designed for long-lasting performance in rigorous operating environments commonly found in industrial and offshore applications, including ATEX (explosive atmosphere) zone 2/22 conditions.

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.

MSG takes delivery of Demag cranes

The Kehl-based crane service provider MSG Krandienst GmbH received two Demag AC 160-5 all-terrain cranes. Bj?rn Jatz, Company Officer at MSG said

New truck crane with improved features

Grove has unveiled the TMS9000-2 truck crane with new features. The new 100 t (115 USt) capacity truck crane features a number of improvements over previous models that will enable owners to increase their utilisation and lifting capabilities.

New luffing-jib crane from Linden Comansa

The use of high-tonnage, prefabricated components and extremely large steel beams in construction is a growing trend, based on the fact that it reduces project-completion times. Linden Comansa has responded to that need with the launch of the LCL700, the largest in its range of luffing-jib tower cranes to date.

On A High!

High-rise construction is catching up momentum with more and more sky scrapers of 300 m and above are coming up in India. With these high-rise constructions, Indian construction industry is gradually moving towards the next level of technology which has necessitated the use of new and improved construction equipment to meet the demand of safe and quality construction.

MSG takes delivery of Demag all-terrain cranes

The Kehl-based crane service provider MSG Krandienst GmbH received two DemagAC 160-5 all-terrain cranes. Bj?rn Jatz, Company Officer at MSG said, ?Theoverall design behind the Demag AC 160-5 shows that every single detail wascarefully thought out, which is why the crane is a great addition to the in-demand 160-tonne crane segment.

Linden Comansa introduces new luffing-jib crane

Linden Comansa has launched the LCL700, the largest in its range of luffing-jib tower cranes to date. Two versions of the LCL700 are launched on the global market, with maximum load capacities of 64 and 50 tonne (141,090 and 110,230 lb).

Petro Sea Logistics adds Grove crane

Petro Sea Logistics, a joint venture between Belgium?s Sea-Invests and Ivory Coast?s Petroci, has added a Grove GMK6400 all-terrain crane to its fleet.

Linden Comansa to exhibit the LCL310 crane at ConExpo

Linden Comansa will participate at the upcoming 2017 ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show, along with Linden Comansa America (LCA), the manufacturer?s exclusive North American distribution and service company. The group's booth location is G-2789 in the Gold Lot of the outdoor exhibition area at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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.

Potain Hup 40-30 Self-erecting Crane

Manitowoc has officially launched the Hup 40-30, the second model from the new Potain Hup range. The pioneering self-erecting tower crane, which was first shown as a prototype at bauma 2016, boasts a range of innovative design and technology features.

CMAC opens new test bed

ConMechAuto Consultant India Pvt Ltd recently opened a new test bed at its factory in Cherlapally.

Growth | The Way Forward

Industrial cranes are the backbone of manufacturing, infrastructure and construction in the country. In light of economy revival and Make-in-India drive in the country, the market for this equipment is expected to grow many fold in the coming decade.

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.

Somasol orders Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane

For the first time, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will deliver a Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane to Latin America. The Uruguayan port operator Somasol S.A. (Somasol)

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

TPS supplies cranes to Belgian terminal

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is supplying a diesel-electric Terex? Gottwald Model 2 mobile harbour crane in the G HMK 2304 two-rope variant and a Terex Stackace

Enjoying Successful Market Launch

For exactly one year the Liebherr Plant in Ehingen has been delivering the new compact crane, model LTC 1050-3.1. The innovative mobile crane with a lifting capacity of 50 tonne has proven extremely popular on the market and has positioned itself superbly.

Somasol orders Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane

For the first time, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will deliver a Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane to Latin America. The Uruguayan port operator Somasol S.A. (Somasol) has ordered the machine for the terminal in Fray Bentos, situated beside the Uruguay River close to the border with Argentina.

TIL launches TMS 855

TMS 855 is the newest Truck Crane from TIL with a long boom for optimum lifting performance. The new TMS 855 truck crane from TIL is a statement in power, precision, durability and high performance epitomising, yet another manufacturing excellence of TIL.

Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 helps in building church

A new-build Russian Orthodox church is being built in the centre of Paris not far from the Eiffel Tower. A total of five domes covered with gold leaf will crown the structure on its completion.