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Liebherr to supply Euroports Germany with all-electric portal crane

Liebherr has partnered with Euroports Germany to supply an all-electric portal crane next year. All crane movements of the pioneering machine will be carried out by means of emission-free electric motors.

ITER evaluates progress of construction, manufacturing & assembly

The ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) Council has convened via remote video conference to assess the latest progress reports and performance metrics of the ITER Project.

Codipro sees further opportunities in Wind Energy sector

Codipro USA, the specialist for swivel hoist rings, has moved its entire operations from Pennsylvania to Texas and is expanding into other sectors, particularly Wind Energy, where it sees further potential for success.

LIFTEUROP launches redesigned website

LIFTEUROP, manufacturer of lifting accessories, based in Luxembourg, has launched a new website, offering ‘a more fluid and pleasant browsing experience for users’.

LEEA to hold Apprenticeship webinar

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) will hold an Apprenticeship Webinar at 10am (GMT) on December 2, 2021, looking at the Lifting Equipment Technician standard for England as it enters its final stages.

Yoke identifies opportunities for SupraTag & RiConnect in the Middle East

Yoke Industrial Corp. is exhibiting at ADIPEC Abu Dhabi this week (November 15-18). Hoist chats to Angela Chen on her new role as European sales director as well as her thoughts on this region.

MMA elects new president Brian Stephens Demag

The Monorail Overhead Alliance, MMA, part of MHI the US Material Handling, Logistics and Supply Chain industry trade association, has elected a new president, Brian Stephens, senior product manager Modular Cranes and Drives,Demag Cranes and Components Corp. effective from January 2022.

‘And the winner is…’ LEEA Awards 2021

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) welcomed 250 guests to its third Annual LEEA Awards 2021 celebrating the successes and triumphs of its diverse industry last month. Special Guest was comedian and TV presenter Dara O Briain and the event raised money for the chairman’s charity, Sobell House, in memory of LEEA colleague Craig Morelli.

Eurotransit orders two Konecranes RMG cranes

Eurotransit Group of Companies (Eurotransit) in Kazakhstan has ordered two Konecranes Rail-Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes for its intermodal terminal under construction in Dostyk, near the border with China, to be delivered in Q4 2022.

Logistec USA orders 2 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes

North American terminal operator Logistec USA has ordered two Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes for its terminal at the Port of Manatee in Tampa Bay, Florida, USA, to be delivered in February 2022.