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TOC Europe: Hoist tests GlobalSim crane simulator enroute to Antwerp
Visitors to TOC Europe Rotterdam had the chance to test a GlobalSim crane simulator, including Jenny Eagle, editor, Hoist, before it was delivered to the Port of Antwerp last week (June 14-16).
TOC LIVE: Hoist interviews Kalmar in a 77t electric Reachstacker
Electrification is a stepping stone to automation and ultimately autonomous operations, says Michel van Roozendaal, president, Kalmar Mobile Solutions, who recently announced he will be leading Kalmar Mobile Solutions and Kalmar Automation Solutions as they combine to become one strategic business.
Condra partners with Consulmet on overhead crane
Condra has partnered with Consulmet to design an overhead crane and gantry to overcome delivery and functionality constraints, for a mine in Angola.
Konecranes receives order for Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Crane from Venetian port
The FHP Group has ordered an eco-efficient Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane for their Multi Service Terminal in the Marghera Port near Venice, in northern Italy.
CM Labs to launch Vortex MasterCab, Port Equipment Simulator
CM Labs Simulations, developer of Vortex training simulators, has announced the launch of the Vortex MasterCab, a full-immersion training simulator,that develops spatial intelligence, muscle memory, and operational skills. It allows port terminals to safely and effectively assess and train operators, or to prepare ports personnel for new equipment and processes.
DLM partners with Chant in US expansion
Dynamic Load Monitoring (DLM), of Southampton, UK has further enhanced its presence in North America through a long-running partnership with Chant Engineering Co. of New Britain, Pennsylvania.
Lelieur takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane
Lelieur Levage has taken delivery of an LTM 1230-5.1 as part of its plans to update its fleet with around 30 cranes.
Enerpac demonstrates Lifting and Moving Systems at Experience Days
Over 170 companies attended the ‘Experience Days’ at Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology at Hengelo, The Netherlands this month.
LEEA and AWRF launch member accreditation programme
As the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) announces it has partnered with the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF) to create a Member Accreditation Programme, Hoist catches up with Ross Moloney, CEO, LEEA, to see what other exciting news he has to share.
Hoist UK partners with Lockheed Martin Space UK
Hoist UK has partnered with aerospace and defence company Lockheed Martin to create a bespoke lifting and handling solution for processing within a Satellite Integration Laboratory (SIL) in Harwell, Oxfordshire for the UK’s vertical launch space programme.