New-gen RTG
KALMAR HAS introduced a new generation of its rubber-tyred gantry crane (RTG).
KALMAR HAS introduced a new generation of its rubber-tyred gantry crane (RTG).
RIDGEONS FOREST Products, part of the Huws Gray, has added three new electric Baumann sideloaders to its fleet, as the push to electrification continues to gather pace.
DP WORLD has completed a crane rail extension at its Southampton terminal, which will allow the world’s largest cranes to service the full length of the quay.
DEMAG HAS added new components to its universal KBK crane construction kit, allowing users to create even more versatile lifting systems with higher load capacities, improved use of the available space and reduced installation work.
MECHAN HAS installed a bespoke bogie drop as part of the large scale development of Norwich’s Crown Point rail depot.
Cargotec has completed the sale of its Navis business to technology investment firm Accel-KKR.
A KEY SUPPLIER to advanced manufacturing and technology firms, Street Crane Company, is celebrating its 75th year in crane technology.
LIFTING EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, Konecranes, has welcomed the introduction of the tax super-deduction initiative as a massive boost for UK industry.
CEMENT MANUFACTURER INSEE Vietnam has commissioned the Beumer Group to supply an automatic truck loading system of the Beumer autopac 3000 series.
CROMATECH HAS relied on Blickle wheels and castors for some time to make sure that its transport units, some of which weigh up to 1,000kg, can be moved safely and reliably from point A to point B on train platforms and over long distances in rail depots.
Hyster has announced its 10-18 tonne lift capacity trucks are available with an electric drivetrain, helping businesses lower emissions by switching to electric forklifts.
SUSCOM INDUSTRIES, a manufacturer of components for office furniture and equipment, has recently expanded its fleet of Kawasaki robots part of a reshoring programme.
CAR MANUFACTURER SEAT has incorporated two autonomous, collaborative mobile robots from Effidence to help with transporting parts at its Martorell factory.
ROEQ mobile robotic equipment allows RARUK Automation to team its range of MiR (Mobile Industrial Robot) autonomous mobile robots (AMR) with handling accessories to meet individual application needs.
Production, sales and UK deliveries of Baumann Sideloaders are at record levels, with orders of electrics now outpacing engine models by 4 to 1.
HIAB WILL supply 37 loader cranes equipped with connected service HiConnect to ADIF (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias), the Spanish state-owned railway infrastructure manager.
MANITOU GROUP has unveiled the new segments in its construction range with new compact fixed and ultra-compact telehandlers, as well as new articulated loaders. The group also ushered in a complete overhaul and extension of its range of rotating telehandlers.
THE MAJORITY of firms (over two thirds) spoken to by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association for its Sector Benchmark Research reported their attitude towards e-training had changed in the past 12 months, with it being seen much more as an option.
The pandemic has already created a great need for capital investment as companies seek to rapidly re-tool their logistics operations. For those companies on the fence about such investments, the Government has unveiled an additional kicker – the ‘super-deduction’ tax break. See here for how it works alongside other relevant tax measures.
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