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ITER Council appoints ITER Organization Director-General
Convening in an extraordinary session in Paris, the ITER Council has appointed Dr. Pietro Barabaschi as the next director-general of the ITER Organization, starting in October.
LEEA Awards 2022 finalists announced
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association has announced the LEEA Awards 2022 finalists, chosen from the inspiring collection of high quality entries from the Association’s members.
JD Neuhaus launches S-Control
JD Neuhaus has launched S-Control, featuring a robust design with a new ergonomic and comfortable handle for handling.
GPA orders 12 Konecranes RTGs for the Port of Savannah
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) in the USA has ordered 12 Konecranes RTGs for the Port of Savannah, Georgia. When these cranes are working, the Port of Savannah will operate a fleet of 234 Konecranes RTGs. Konecranes booked the order in Q3 2022, and the cranes will be delivered by the end of 2024.
Kabelschlepp France installs 120m cable carrier in hydropower plant
With an international team, Kabelschlepp France implemented a robust and reliable cable carrier system for the safety valve at the hydroelectric power plant Châteauneuf du Rhône. The purpose of the valve, which moves across the entire power plant, is to prevent overspeed of the turbines. In an emergency, a heavy barrier is used to block the ingress of water.
GGR Group to host Industry Lifting Lead AP Group Open Day
Industry Lifting Lead AP Group is holding an open day in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, sponsored by GGR Group and Skanska, on September 29, at GGR’s HQ.
J.O Steel Holdings to invest $865m in KSA
UK-based J.O. Steel Holdings PLC has secured a $692 million credit facility from a consortium of banks and financial institutions led by Saudi British Bank (SABB) to establish an integrated billet manufacturing plant within Ras Al-Khair Industrial City in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
CP&A completes RMG Procurement & Design Review Services for GPA
Casper, Phillips & Associates (CP&A) has completed procurement and design review services related to 10 rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes, manufactured by Konecranes, for Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) Mason Mega Rail project in Savannah.
The Crosby Group upgrades Crosby BlokCam crane camera systems
The Crosby Group has upgraded its range of Crosby BlokCam crane camera systems, including battery improvements.
Cimolai Technology partners with US hoists Corp.
Cimolai technology of Carmignano di Brenta, Italy and New York-based US Hoists Corp., have announced a strategic partnership aimed at the US marina, shipyard, shipbuilding, pre-cast construction and material-handling industries.