All articles by Vidya Sagar Maddela

Vidya Sagar Maddela

Cesan installs 10-ton overhead crane at copper processing facility

Designed with a 10-ton capacity, the crane is built using high-grade materials, customised according to the facility’s layout and features an advanced variable frequency drive (VFD) control system

Cesan supplies 15-ton overhead crane for underground copper mine

The crane system is equipped with dust and moisture-resistant components, advanced control systems, and heavy-duty hoisting mechanisms, to operate in harsh mining conditions

Sri Lanka opens new container terminal CWIT with ZPMC cranes

CWIT is equipped with three ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, eight automated rail-mounted gantry (ARMG) cranes, and 17 intelligent guided vehicles (IGVs) from ZPMC, powered by real-time locating system (RTLS)

ATI deploys new cranes to enhance Manila South Harbor capacity

The new cranes are deployed as part of the ongoing modernisation of the terminal to meet evolving customer and market requirements and align with ATI’s investment commitment with the Philippine Ports Authority

Kito Crosby launches improved Kito Erikkila jib cranes

The improved Kito Erikkila jib cranes feature an adjustable jib shaft bearing for simpler installation, along with an optional mounting plate that allows installation on thinner floors using chemical anchors

UK lifting solutions firm William Hackett acquires Forge Lifting Gear

The acquisition provides William Hackett with expertise in bending, boring, chamfering, drilling, folding, milling, hot forging, tapping, thread cutting, welding, along with other capabilities

The impact of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse on the overhead lifting equipment and material handling industry 

Companies can mitigate the impacts of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse by adopting sustainable practices, improving energy efficiency, and leveraging advanced technologies

Safeguarding operations: addressing cyber insecurity in the overhead lifting equipment and material handling industry 

A proactive approach to cybersecurity, combined with industry collaboration and adherence to regulatory standards, will support the industry in an increasingly digital and interconnected world

Weathering the storm: Economic downturns in the overhead lifting equipment and material handling industry 

Companies can mitigate the impacts of the economic downturn by diversifying revenue streams, strengthening customer relationships, optimising operations, and practising effective financial management

Navigating extreme weather events in the overhead lifting equipment and material handling industry 

Proactive strategies and adaptive measures are essential for sustaining growth and maintaining operational integrity, as extreme weather events become more frequent and severe