Pune-based Universal Construction Machinery and Equipment has laun?ched tower cranes with German technology. A memo?randum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Ranjit More, Managing Director, Universal Constru?ction Machinery and Equipment, and Songyaan Liu, Managing Director, Useter Cranes, recently for tower cranes.

Universal is launching the cranes with the latest technology of topless design which are normally used in developed countries and felicitates quick and safe use of tower crane. The cranes will be manufactured at Universal's state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Shindewadi, in Maharashtra. Universal will be engaging latest and sophisticated machinery like Robotic welding, advance paint booths and other machinery required for manufacturing of tower crane.

Speaking on the occasion Ranjit More said Useter will be setting up an exclusive plant near Beijing for its imported components. Universal will be selling these cranes throughout India through its extensive Sales & Service Network. Spares and service will be locally provided through its regional offices. Universal also plans to give trained operator along with the cranes.

Useter has its tower crane manufacturing plants in Beijing, China and South Korea. The company has installations in China, Malaysia, South Africa, Middle East, Australia and Germany.