productMetal workshops fitted out with overhead cranes
Verlinde overhead cranes working in Belgium Metal workshops have contributed significantly to the manufacturer’s efficiency.
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productIntermodal seminar a success
The potential of intermodal freight transport in the UK was hotly debated at a seminar hosted by Konecranes.
articleNew trucks use less fuel
Hyster’s H8-16XM forklift trucks use significantly less fuel to do more work than the previous generation models.
articleSeriously heavy lifting
One of Combilift’s largest capacity models to date – a 28t capacity Straddle Carrier (Combi-SC) – is in operation at Caledonian Modular’s site in Newark. The manufacturer of modular buildings wanted a more efficient and safer way of moving finished modules from the manufacturing facilities to the storage yards.
productHeavy duty lifting
The WBPG, the next generation hoist ring for heavy duty lifting from RUD Chains, can be supplied from 85-200t making it a great product for a wide variety of working environments including heavy engineering, offshore, ship yards, and construction.
articleTaking care of the paperwork
At the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), we regularly receive calls from both end users and suppliers with questions regarding the documentation that should accompany overhead lifting equipment. Even though, in the UK at least, most of the relevant legislation has been in place since the 1990s, there is clearly still widespread confusion and misunderstanding surrounding this particular issue says LEEA regional manager – West Denis Hogan.
productHoists help build world’s largest observation wheel
Three JD Neuhaus air operated hoists, each providing a 50t lifting capacity have been used in the construction of a 550ft high observation wheel in Las Vegas.
productHyster trucks built for demanding applications
The latest generation of 8-16T capacity lift trucks from Hyster are said to provide versatility and power for demanding applications where attachment usage is common.
articleCooper drops Samuk brand in restructure
The three new divisions will cover the specialised heavy sector; market Maximal trucks to the mainstream market; and a Solutions arm will service all brands, including those of competitors.
articleLeyland Trucks takes on electric tugs for safer handling
Pedestrian electric tugs from MasterMover are providing safe materials handling in the manufacture of the latest generation of vehicles from Leyland Trucks.
productAirbus uses electric tugs for wing assembly
Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, is using pedestrian electric tugs from MasterMover as an integral part of its wing assembly plant in Broughton.
productRUD PowerPoint Star
Lifting Points for Bolting – Ultimate Safety in Lifting with the RUD PowerPoint Star
RUD offer an extensive range of lifting and lashing applications which includes both welded and threaded types, covering a working load capacity range from 0.6 to 200 tonne. Offering over 270 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points, 210 of which are for bolting and 60 for welding.
articleLifting jacks do the business
Mechan lifting jacks are helping Northern Ireland’s newest rail depot raise standards in train care.
productSweet success
Six cranes featuring advanced hoists from Street Crane are helping assure efficient lifting and handling at Illovo Sugar’s new 51,000 square metre warehouse. The cranes were installed by Street’s South African partner, GM Technical Services (GMTS).
articleSteeled for tough application
An Italian transport company has ordered six G generation counterbalance trucks from Kalmar.
productPorts quick march on the double
DP World port London Gateway has doubled cargo lifting ability with a quad lift shipping crane, said to be the first of its kind deployed in the UK. This can lift four containers at one time, which doubles the amount of cargo it can lift in one go.
articleMine takes grip of Hyster tyre handler
To help change the giant tyres on heavy duty mining trucks at an iron ore mine in Austria, VA Erzberg has selected the latest Hyster tyre handling truck.
productJ D Neuhaus at CeMat
J D Neuhaus will be exhibiting on stand No F41, at the CeMAT 2014 international exhibition being held on 19th – 23rd May 2014 in Hannover.
productRevamped electric tug range
Pedestrian electric tug manufacturer MasterMover has announced a major expansion of its MasterTug range, giving the company increased capability to meet the materials handling needs of a variety of industrial, manufacturing and assembly sectors.
productISO accreditation first
Konecranes’ UK parts operation has become the first parts distribution centre within the global Konecranes group to achieve integrated ISO quality, environmental and health and safety accreditation.
