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A.P. Moller – Maersk new management APM Terminals
A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced that Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, executive Board member, will be appointed as the new chair for APM Terminals, and Keith Svendsen, currently COO, APM Terminals, will be appointed CEO of APM Terminals.
On the showfloor: Modex 2022
Hoist recently partnered with Bridger Howes, content and marketing, to bring you live coverage from the showfloor at Modex 2022 in Atlanta, U.S.
Aquin M&A advises Binar Handling on Schmalz acquisition
Aquin, a German based M&A advisor, specializing in the crane and hoist industry, has acted as the sole advisor on behalf of Swedish company Binar Handling and its shareholders following its acquisition by Schmalz.
DeShazo welcomes new president
DeShazo has announced the promotion of Guy K. Mitchell III and James T. (Tray) Ivey to new executive positions within the organization.
Entries are open for LEEA Awards 2022
Entries are open for the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) LEEA Awards 2022, with the winners announced during he LEEA Awards ceremony, at P&J Live in Aberdeen on October 5, during LiftEx.
Cargotec and Konecranes cancel planned merger
The UK Competition & Markets Authority (“CMA”) has blocked the merger between Cargotec and Konecranes.
TICT orders 2 Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Cranes
Tincan Island Container Terminal Limited (TICT) has ordered two eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 Mobile Harbor Cranes for their operations in Lagos, Nigeria. Booked end of 2021, for delivery in June 2022, it’s the first order of a Generation 6 crane for Africa.
MODEX 2022: G.W. Becker automates first coil-handling crane via magnet
G.W. Becker in Hermitage, Pa., is seeing an increase in demand in automation and technology advancement and posted an increase in revenue in 2021 as it began to recover from the pandemic.
MODEX 2022: Conductix-Wampfler partners with R3 Solutions
Conductix-Wampfler, producer of systems and equipment for transferring energy and data for cranes and other material handling equipment, has entered into a partnership with R3 Solutions.
Geda launches 1500 Z/ZP F free standing hoist
German hoist manufacturer Geda has launched the 1500 Z/ZP F, based on the 1500 Z/ZP. The major difference on the new hoist is its free standing ability – hence the ’F’ designation – being able to operate as a material or passenger hoist to free standing heights of up to 12 metres saving time on drilling and filling anchor points.