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Enhancing Production optimisation

Konecranes India is capitalising on its local and global steel industry successes to target growing demand in maintenance and production optimisation expertise to support the country's local production growth and export push.

Optimising efficiency

The installation of eight CXT UNO 2 cranes and two XM workstation cranes will be integral to the reliable production at Apex International's Nashik plant.

Safe Lifting solutions

An advanced new Hyosung manufacturing plant supplying critical components for India's electrical power distribution grid is using Konecranes lifting technology to help ensure outstanding safety, efficiency and reliability.

Rooftop Solar PoweR

Konecranes, a company dedicated to producing environmentally friendly and energy-efficient lifting machinery, has put its philosophy into action in its own manufacturing processes by converting one of its newest global plants to operate extensively on solar power.

Expanding horizons

Saeesh Nevrekar has been appointed as Director - Sales and Service for Terex Cranes in India. He is responsible for the sales and service of the mobile crane business for Terex in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal.

Lifting Solutions

The future trend in material handling systems will be towards lighter, higher-efficiency equipment. The power consumption, material of construction, operating noise levels and eco-friendly features of this equipment will play a big role while introducing

Konecranes launches New Overhead Crane

The new CXT?UNO crane combines a strong range of features based on a simpler set of components and technical solutions compared to existing CXT? products.

The New Boxhunter

The Boxhunter operating concept is unique: a complete rethinking of RTG operation and operator ergonomics. After several studies and backed by a thorough understanding of customer needs, Konecranes launched the Boxhunter and reinvented the RTG crane.

Crane Runway Rail Survey

Advanced diagnostic service from Konecranes increases accuracy, safety and efficiency of crane operations.Cranes should travel or track along their runway rails with a minimum of skew and without binding. Improper tracking leads to premature wheel and rail wear, resulting in costly repairs and downtime as well as inefficient and sub-optimal crane operation.

SLX Electric Chain Hoists

The new-generation SLX chain hoist from Konecranes speeds up the work cycle, eases maintenance work, improves security and doubles the service life of the hoist.Konecranes has introduced a new-generation, cutting-edge SLX chain hoist that aims to meet customer requirements. The new chain hoist is a modernised and advanced version of CLX chain hoist, a proven performer in itself.

Intelligent lifting solutions

Konecranes provides a wide range of reliable and versatile crane systems and other material handling solutions specially designed to operate under such extreme conditions.

Intelligent Lifting Solutions

Steel industry has the toughest and most demanding operating conditions. Equipment India finds out intelligent lifting solutions offered by major players. Lifting equipment in the steel industry is subject to the roughest conditions like extremely high and variable ambient temperatures, difficult and heavy loads

Konecranes invests heavily in R&D to bring in new technologies and innovation.

The future trend in material handling systems will be lighter and higher-efficiency equipment. The power consumption, material of construction, operating noise levels and eco-friendly features of these equipment will play a big role while introducing new products in the market, says Saeesh Nevrekar, Country Manager & Managing Director, WMI Konecranes India

Stalled but Hopeful

In spite of the present slowdown and resultant sluggishness in the CE market, the long- term growth prospects are still intact; and experts view the huge infrastructure deficit as a major growth driver and prudent steps from the government can bring India back on the growth trajectory.

An upward trend

Over the years, the manufacturing sectors have made remarkable progress in integrating the latest and most advanced systems of material handling into the manufacturing process. There is a perceptible shift towards third-party logistics providers, increased focus on integrated supply chain

We work as a complete lifting solution provider for our customers.

We ensure that our cranes make the customer's operations safer and more productive. Konecranes invests heavily in R&D to bring new technologies and innovations to the market, says Saeesh Nevrekar, Country Manager, WMI Konecranes India. Excerpts from the interview.

Huge surge on the horizon

There is going to be huge surge in the demand for material handling equipment at Indian ports, for both bulk and container handling. Also, containerisation as a medium of trade will grow steadily to the levels of developed countries;

Konecranes has more than a hundred patents on crane technology

Our aim is to strengthen our infrastructure, sales and service support to customers. At present, we have good customer references in India and we are focusing on providing complete lifting solution to customers rather than just providing equipment,

Konecranes' new facility at Jejuri

Since the company has started its operations in India in 2007 the Pune-based Konecranes has achieved significant growth and just in five years time has more than 1,000 cranes installed in India.

We partner with our customers to deliver world-class innovative crane solutions

Konecranes invests heavily in R&D to bring new techn?ologies and inno?vations to the market. World??wide, we service close to 400,000 equipment and have developed a rich knowledge base of crane operations and maintenance,

Poised for Major Growth

The crane manufacturing industry has witnessed a phase of restructuring with several acquisitions and joint ventures resulting in considerable international influence in the quality and use of better technology in the industry.

Big Crane Deal for Konecranes

WMI Konecranes bags an order from JSW Steel worth Rs 58 crore. WMI Konecranes has bagged the order to supply total 21 heavy-duty cranes to JSW steel worth Rs 58 crore.

Konecranes Acquires WMI Cranes

Konecranes Plc, Finland, has acquired a 100 per cent stake in WMI Cranes, India. Post acquisition, the company has been renamed as WMI Konecranes India.

Konecranes recognised with TKM award

Konecranes, a world leader in lifting industry has received the prestigious award from Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM).

Konecranes bags Hindalco order

Konecranes, the world leader in lifting industry, has recently bagged a contract from Hindalco to supply a soaking pit crane for its can body stock manufacturing plant at Hirakud.

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