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Video: Liebherr completes STS crane lift-height extension in Australia
Liebherr Container Cranes – a manufacturer of ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes, rail-mounted gantry cranes and rubber-tyre gantry cranes – has completed its first STS lift height increase with its new patented jacking system.
Kuenz to produce automated side-loaded stacking cranes for Gdansk’s Baltic Hub
Austrian crane builder Kuenz has secured an order for 20 fully automated side-loaded stacking cranes for the new T3 Baltic Hub container terminal in Gdansk, Poland, that is currently under construction.
Elebia launches automatic hook control system
Barcelona-based Elebia Autohooks has launched eLink, a central control system for its range of automatic hooks and rigging products that can be used on mobile and smart devices.
Who is responsible for safety?
Ben Dobbs, head of technical services at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, runs through the roles and responsibilities for ensuring the continued safety of in-service lifting equipment.
Below the hook: No-release claws
In the first edition of a new column designed to help users select the right tool for the job, Darrin Noe, director of sales and marketing at The Caldwell Group, explores hooks that cannot release rigging while loaded.
Modulift teams up with Benedicto Steel Group in the Philippines
Benedicto Steel in the Philippines has become an official Modulift distributor.
Nord DriveSystems breaks €1bn sales barrier
Drive specialist Nord DriveSystems said that it expected to surpass €1bn in annual sales for the first time as 2022 drew to a close.
Cargotec CEO Mika Vehviläinen to retire in 2023
Cargotec CEO Mika Vehviläinen has informed Cargotec’s board of directors of his intention to retire from Cargotec during 2023, in accordance with the terms of his CEO service contract. The board has initiated a search for a successor.
Construction Plant-hire Association appoints new chief executive
The UK’s Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has appointed Stu McInroy to the position of chief executive.
Axel Johnson International strengthens lifting rental solutions in the UK
Axel Johnson International’s business group Lifting Solutions has strengthened its presence in the British lifting market through the acquisition of Lifting Gear & Safety, a provider of specialist lifting equipment and marine safety solutions. The company offers equipment for hire as well as product sales and service solutions, such as testing, training and certification.