Luigi Maggioni joins Raimondi Cranes as CEO

Raimondi Cranes, heritage manufacturer of intelligently-designed scalable heavy lifting solutions, announced the appointment of Luigi Maggioni to the role of Group Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

Raimondi Cranes appoints Tecno Edicasa as official dealer for Veneto region

Raimondi Cranes, heritage manufacturer of intelligently-designed tower cranes, announces the appointment of Tecno Edicasa as its official dealer for the Italian region of Veneto.

Raimondi Cranes appoints Tecno Edicasa as official dealer for Veneto region

The strategic dealership appointment comes from a client partnership of over a decade with Tecno Crane.

Luigi Maggioni joins Raimondi Cranes as CEO

Jumpstarts corporate expansion with raft of new initiatives

Construction 2.0

How AI is Reshaping Construction Equipment!

Construction 2.0

How AI is Reshaping Construction Equipment!

Safety at New Heights

Mobile cranes are relatively easier to operate, manoeuvre, and optimise. However, they are highly prone to accidents.

SANY India Unveils 15 Electric Machines and Advanced Equipments at EXCON 2023

SANY India took centre stage at EXCON 2023

Forging Ahead in India's Equipment Rental Landscape

Premier Heavy Lift is strategically investing in mega crawler cranes with a lifting capacity exceeding 800 tonne.

Pushing new boundaries

As the market for excavators experiences increased demand, OEMs are innovating by introducing new features aimed at enhancing both the efficiency and productivity of these machines.

Why is India Buying Bigger Cranes?

Demand for such cranes is spurred by fast-paced infrastructure growth

Kobelco Releases New Mid-Size Short Radius Excavators

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has released two new short-radius excavators, the SK230SRLC-7 and SK270SRLC-7.

Advanced Construction Robotics launches world’s first rebar lifting robot

Advanced Construction Robotics (ACR) has launched its second product, IronBOT, during ConExpo, the largest gathering of construction professionals in North America, held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Advanced Construction Robotics launches world’s first rebar lifting robot at ConExpo

Leading the Path to a Modern Workforce

Progressive Outlook of the Indian CE Industry

Alternative fuels will be a fair play for the future of the CE industry as the Government is also pushing the same for making India self-reliant.

SDLG India showcases E6135Fi hydraulic excavator, L933H wheel loader

A member of Volvo Group, SDLG offers solutions to complement sustainable road construction & infrastructure projects.

Wacker Neuson’s launches compact excavator

The flagship model of Wacker Neuson’s latest compact excavator models was on display at Equip Expo 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Raimondi Cranes unveils new brand and company vision

Raimondi debuts a renovated look built upon solid foundations

MYCRANE adds new crane types to enter short-term rental market

MYCRANE, the Dubai-based digital disruptor for the cranes and construction space, has added four new types of lifting device to its innovative online crane rental platform.

Komatsu India launches new water sprinkler WT 80KL

MYCRANE’s new crane types to enter short-term rental market

MYCRANE adds new crane types to enter short-term rental market

The company has added four new types of lifting device to its innovative online crane rental platform.

Loaded with opportunities

The wheel loader market is estimated to be valued at over $23.74 billion by 2030. It is anticipated to reach a CAGR of over 8.9 per cent during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

Yanmar unveils 4 new compact wheel loaders

With operating weights ranging from 8,422 pounds to 15,432 pounds, Yanmar’s V-series compact wheel loaders offer capabilities for a variety of applications while maintaining a small footprint, comfortable cab and ease of operation.

Towering Ahead!

The rapid expansion of the real-estate sector and the emergence of high-end infrastructure projects are driving the demand for tower cranes.

On the Move!

The market for mobile cranes is on the move driven by low-rise residential, commercial, and industrial building construction activity in urban areas.

Towering up

Crawler cranes are expected to see a surge in demand with the spurt in infrastructure development projects.

Craning Forward

Despite uncertainty, the overall market for mobile cranes is expected to grow between 10 to 15 per cent for the next two to three years.

There is upsurge in demand for medium & high-capacity cranes”

The medium and heavy-duty mobile cranes market is progressing largely in India due to the growth in the construction industry of the country.

Mobile cranes with latest tech would be in good demand

The scenario in India is encouraging due to two reasons – first, the paradigm shift towards buying new cranes from importing used cranes; second, the increase in use of heavy duty mobile crane in construction, cement, steel, wind and power sectors.

New Potain MDT 489 topless crane

The new Potain MDT 489 topless crane from Manitowoc fills the gap between the manufacturer’s popular MDT 389 and new MDT 569 models and is ideal for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, especially the installation of large, prefabricated components, as well as for shipyards and mines with heavy loads to handle.

More options than ever

Attachments for construction equipment allow the base machine to do multiple tasks on a job site. There are several distinct types of heavy construction equipment, each with its own set of uses.

Raimondi Cranes dealer inaugurates 5 LR273 luffing cranes

Raimondi Cranes SpA, heritage manufacturer of precision heavy lifting machinery for more than 150 years, announced the appointment of Korea’s La On as the country’s official dealer of its tower and luffing cranes and its range of crane accessories.

Raimondi Cranes dealer inaugurates 5 LR273 luffing cranes

Raimondi Cranes SpA, heritage manufacturer of precision heavy lifting machinery for more than 150 years, announced the appointment of Korea’s La On as the country’s official dealer of its tower and luffing cranes and its range of crane accessories.

Raimondi Cranes dealer inaugurates agency with five LR273 luffing cranes

Raimondi Cranes dealer inaugurates agency with five LR273 luffing cranes

Hareket handles heaviest load in company’s history

The two vessels, Havila Capella and Havila Castor, have been ordered for the Norwegian Havila Kystruten fleet and will go into service on the coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes.

Can Mobile Cranes Lift the Mood?

Mobile cranes in India have transformed into safer and productive with changing design and new features to meet the upcoming demands from the user market. In the current scenario, can these developments in mobile cranes lift the market sentiments?

Banking on Policy Support

Crawler cranes market is looking for a revival after a sluggish performance over the last few years. The market will rely on the budget proposals for the National Infrastructure Pipeline for the coming years.

Irving Equipment adds two Grove cranes

Irving Equipment has strengthened its fleet by adding two new Manitowoc cranes: a GMK5250L and a TMS9000-2. With the two cranes, the Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada-based construction company is able to perform two-hook operations, which boosts its competitive edge.

Raimondi Cranes to exhibit at JDL Expo 2019

GP Mat International, heavy lifting solution specialists based in Le Bignon, France, and Raimondi Cranes, Italian manufacturer of tower and luffing cranes for more than 150 years, announced joint participation in JDL Expo 2019

Enovation Controls opens new facility in India

By 2020, the facility will start manufacturing a selection of products in the region, for the region.

Tower Cranes for Heavy Lifts

COMANSA has launched a new model tower crane designed to work in projects, in which it is necessary to lift heavy loads.

Mobilising Growth

Looking for new growth avenues

The growth of crawler cranes market is stagnant with lagging demand from heavy lift applications. However, the market is expected to bounce back with the demand for medium capacity lift applications from the upcoming infrastructure development projects.

Grove GMKs perform tandem lift at Detroit

JJ Curran, a Detroit, Michigan-based crane rental and lifting service, was recently called upon to help with a massive lifting job at the city docks.

Irish Cranes takes delivery of three MRT189 tower cranes

Official Raimondi agent Irish Crane & Lifting (Irish Cranes) received three MRT189 topless tower cranes fulfilling its latest order for a combination transaction of client purchase and new fleet additions.

Raimondi Cranes appoints new sales director

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Sarens launches super heavy lift crane

Sarens announced the launch of the SGC-250 (Big Carl). Claims to be the largest land-based crane in the world by size and capacity

XCMG strikes US$100-million partnership deal with KBA

XCMG has concluded a successful trip to bauma China 2018 by reaching milestone deals with leading international companies, including a US$100 million cooperation agreement with KBA Mining Company (KBA), and celebrating the first deliveries of its machinery products.

Tower cranes for heavy lifts

COMANSA has launched a new model tower crane designed to work in projects, in which it is necessary to lift heavy loads.

Lifting up Expectations

Gone are the days of slowdown and stagnation for mobile cranes market. Many equipment were seen idle with projects not taking off as expected.

High-performance SEMPERCRANE Hydraulic Hoses

Stormy waters are only one among many challenges at sea. Heavy lifting done by cranes under such conditions demands the most of cranes and their components.

Raimondi Cranes appoints first official Italian agent to oversee various territories

Raimondi Cranes SpA has announced the appointment of Italasme Srl to represent the company across four key areas in Italy: Liguria, Lombardy, Piedmont, and the Aosta Valley.

Raimondi launches new luffing jib crane

Raimondi Cranes SpA has announced a transformative approach to heavy lifting technology, the luffing jib LR330. Showcased to Raimondi's exclusive agent network ahead of wider release, the LR330 luffing jib crane will officially begin shipping in March to fulfill agent pre-sell orders, and is now available for wider purchasing.

Raimondi launches new LR330 luffing jib crane range

Raimondi Cranes SpA has announced a transformative approach to heavy lifting technology, the luffing jib LR330. Showcased to Raimondi?s exclusive agent network ahead of wider release, the LR330 luffing jib crane will officially begin shipping in March to fulfill agent presell orders, and is now available for wider purchasing.

Interkran erects five Raimondi tower cranes in Schaffhausen

Official Raimondi Cranes agent Interkran AG (Interkran), based in Lachen, Switzerland and founded by Antonio Texeira, has erected a total of five tower cranes in the Swiss town of Schaffhausen.

Motors for skid steers

Poclain Hydraulics has a long history of developing solutions for the skid steer platform. The successful MSE02 and MS05 range of motors that are produced in its Indian plant located in Pondicherry fit the needs of a vast array of machines including skid steers, thanks to their modularity.

Strictly Cranes sells three new Raimondi tower cranes

Strictly Cranes Pty Ltd (Strictly Cranes), official Raimondi Cranes agent based in New South Wales, Australia, has sold three new Raimondi tower cranes to residential builder-developer Piety THP. The two MRT159s, with 1.7 m masts, and the 10 tonne MRT152 with a standard mast section, are scheduled to be onsite and operational for a period of three years. ?Our relationship with Piety stems from our competitive pricing and guaranteed high level of client servicing.

Raimondi Cranes appoints official agent of New Zealand

Raimondi Cranes SpA announced the appointment of Heavy Lift Designs (HLD) as the official agent of New Zealand. Founded in 2014 by Managing Director, Eng. Blake Hammon, HLD?s newly-established New Zealand headquarters is situated in Wellington, servicing both the North and South Islands.

Metallurgy Trends in Construction

Steel and metals play a major role in the construction industry. Alireza Moghaddam explains on the use of metals in construction and the new trends and the emerging market opportunities.

Raimondi Cranes appoints new Commercial Director

Raimondi Cranes SpA has announced the appointment of Mauro Masetti as Commercial Director. Based in Italy, Masetti?s role will involve leading Raimondi?s commercial division, and masterminding sales growth in both current and future markets, building on a strategy that has seen the company expand rapidly into overseas locations such as North America, the Middle East and Australia in recent years.

New lifting tool unveiled

First Integrated Solutions, part of the First Tech Group, has introduced a new generation of lifting tool. The Ballgrab heavy lift tool developed by First Subsea, also part of the First Tech Group, is designed for ?under the hook? lifting applications where ease of remote connection and the ability to handle heavy loads are required.

Manitowoc cranes complete 10 years of lifting at Chernobyl site

With the arched shelter now complete over the disused Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, many of the Manitowoc cranes employed on the project have been dismantled.

Manitowoc cranes complete 10 years of lifting at Chernobyl site

With the arched shelter now complete over the disused Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, many of the Manitowoc cranes employed on the project have been dismantled.

Equipment Selection | INFORMED DECISIONS

Modern construction and mining activities in India need to be expedited with utmost focus on the highest possible productivity, operational excellence, emission compliance, safety and best-of-class economy. Over the past decade, the market for such equipment has substantially matured resulting in the equipment selectors mooting innovative and prudent ideas while selecting the most suitable equipment fleets commensurate to their company objectives and philosophies.

Sarens wins biggest-ever contract

Sarens has won a contract from Tengizchevroil (TCO), the Kazakhstan-based oil company, for the land transportation and installation of pre-assembled units, pre-assembled racks and associated oversized equipment.This is the largest project ever for the heavy lifting and transport company based in Belgium.

Asiagroup receives first GMK5250L in Singapore

The first Grove GMK5250L all terrain crane in Singapore has arrived as part of Asiagroup Leasing?s latest deliveries.

Sarens wins biggest-ever contract

Sarens has won a contract from Tengizchevroil (TCO), the Kazakhstan-based oil company, for the land transportation and installation of pre-assembled units, pre-assembled racks and associated oversized equipment.This is the largest project ever for the heavy lifting and transport company based in Belgium.

ALE expands marine services

International heavy lift and transport company ALE has announced the expansion of its marine services to provide full offshore barge transportation, including brokering, chartering and hire, as well as full turnkey marine operations.

Insana Cranes chooses Link Belt for heavy lift

Pennsylvania, USA-based Insana Towing and Crane Service used its new Link-Belt ATC-3275 all terrain crane to lift a 73 tonne girder and a 60.7 tonne idler girder .

On Cloud 7, Moving to 9!

The Indian construction industry is excited to witness the on-ground acceleration action in projects for most infra sectors. Probably the only sector which is waiting in the wings is realty, where there are still no signs of any major revival.

Integrated Logistics buys 24 Grove cranes

Kuwait Integrated Logistics Co (Integrated), one of the largest heavy lift crane rental companies in the Middle East, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of 24 new Grove all-terrain cranes.

We provide complete solutions as per international standards at local prices within stipulated timeframes

In less than half a decade of operations in India, we have been able to establish ourselves as a well-known brand in crane rental and lifting industry.

World of Heavy Lifts

Sarens Group, around a century old Belgium based group is the worldwide leader in heavy lifting and transportation industry. Having a global presence across 60 countries it caters to a wide array of industries.

Craning for Opportunities

From a global perspective, the equipment rental industry in India is in its nascent stage. Currently, the average off take for rental is 7-8 per cent of the annual equipment production in India as against up to 80 per cent in developed countries like UK, South Korea and others.

BWSL: A Triumph of Precision Engineering

Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) is the first-of-its-kind civil engineering marvel on Mumbai?s coastline. With its cable-stayed towers soaring gracefully skywards, the sea link is a reflection of the modern infrastructure that Mumbai added in its progress towards becoming a world-class city.

Crane Owners Association Meet

The announcement of new office bearers, unveiling new website of the association and felicitation of Ashwin Gandhi were the highlights of the third AGM. The third Annual General Meeting (AGM)of the Crane Owners Association of India (COAOI) was held on September 30, 2015 in Mumbai. The meeting started with the minutes of the last year?s Annual General Meeting and a recap of the major activities during the year.

Most Popular Hydra Cranes

The market preference for Hydra cranes is tending towards eight-tyre based, front operator cabin and boom mounted wheel operated steer, Hydraulic mobile cranes. The pros and cons of this emerging trend are presented by Equipment India.

High-tech Cost-effective Solutions

A technology-driven company with rich expertise in the fields of geotechnical engineering, foundations, and drilling for infrastructure development, Panasia Project Consultancy

Heavy Lift Anablers

India has witnessed an influx of new software-assisted multiple application-specific boom configured heavy lifters. Despite the economic slowdown taking the wind out of the sail for the heavy lift cranes? suppliers

World of heavy lifts

Sarens has built up a formidable fleet of over 1,600 equipment comprising giant cranes, self propelled modular transport (SPMTs), jacking systems and other engineered solutions.

Craning for Opportunities

Despite a prolonged dip in demand for the last three years the power sector, especially wind mills and renewed focus on infrastructure, and core sectors like cement and steel are expected to drive the demand for heavy duty cranes.

Everett Port to add new mobile harbour crane

The Port of Everett in the US will add a 165 US ton (150 tonne) capacity Terex G HMK 7608 mobile harbour crane to increase its port capacity.

Up & Moving

Grove Cranes Build Roads in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is developing its road network and Grove all-terrain cranes are a part of this expansion work. Two Grove GMK6300L all-terrain cranes from Manitowoc are being put to test in Rajasthan, working ten hours a day to expand the state's huge road network.

Allcargo carries heavy-lift ODCs

Allcargo Logistics? multi-purpose vessel ?Allcargo Susheela? successfully loaded nine pieces of heavy lift and over-dimensional cargo (ODC) from JNPT?s shallow berth recently. The cargo comprised units ranging in height from 5.5 to 6.1 m and weighing from 62 MT to 121 MT. The cargo consignment is destined to BPCL?s Cochin refinery and is scheduled to be discharged at Cochin port.

Achieving Cost Efficiency

Cost efficiency is not only achieved through cleaner engines, but also through optimising the man-machine interface with a variety of machine control technologies, 'correcting' the usage patterns, and packaging solutions that take care of clients' business needs around project costs.

Terex boom booster for Sarens

Sarens will take delivery of the distinctive large boom of the new Terex Cranes boom booster. As one of the largest heavy lifting, crane rental and specialised transport companies, Sarens has the world?s largest fleet of CC 8800-1 cranes. A primary application is erection, maintenance and dismantling of ultra large wind turbines.

Heavy Lift for IOCL Refinery

Allcargo successfully completed major heavy lifts for Indian Oil Corporation?s (IOCL) refinery at Paradip in Odisha.The projectHeavy lifts for IOCL refinery at Paradip, Odisha. One of critical job was to erect a 1,200 tonne vessel of 144 ft length and various other heavy lifts. The project mandate was to erect a 1,200T vessel of 144 ft in length and various other heavy lifts.

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.

TIL cranes are built on superior technology and design

At TIL, we continue to focus on product engineering, new product development and customer satisfaction initiatives, in order to remain competitive. This economic slowdown allows us to intensify our initiatives towards operational excellence,

Liebherr LR 1300 delivers success at great heights

The Bhoir Group?s Liebherr LR 1300, the 300 t crawler crane manufactured by Liebherr Werk Nenzing, Austria created a breakthrough by lifting 8.3 t with 86 m main boom + 89 m luffing jib + derrick with 50 t of suspended counterweight. This splendid lift was carried out at a radius of 53 m and the load was placed at a height of 118 m. The crane is working in a cement plant in Chhattisgarh. The magnificent boom combination and excellent load capacity of the machine made the lift extremely easy with

Diversifying business

A mechanical engineer from Mumbai University Dharak Navin Dedhia completed the Family Managed Business Management course from SP Jain College. He joined his family business at the age of 22 and was involved in operations and maintenance in the early years at Navin Heavy Lifters.

New record for XGC88000

A 4,000 tonne capacity class crawler crane from XCMG has broken a lifting record at a coal liquefaction project in Shenhua Ningxia, China. The XGC88000 heavy lift lattice boom crawler, built in China, lifted a Fischer-Tropsch oil synthesis reactor into place. The reactor had a diameter of 9.6 m and a height of 54.4 m. It weighed 2,155 tonnes and took 2.5 hours to install into position.

Asiagroup buys 1,000 tonne Terex crane

The Singapore-based lifting and heavy haulage service provider Asiagroup Leasing has taken delivery of the first unit of the 1,000 tonne capacity Terex AC 1000 telescopic wheeled mobile crane in Asia. The 1,000 tonne capacity all terrain crane was delivered with the 50 m and 100 m boom options.

Our products set a benchmark by way of enhancing safety and fuel efficiency

Our fully integrated and purpose built manufacturing facility at Kolkata delivers state-of-the-art design, manufacturing and product technologies. TIL distribution network offers mobile cranes: industrial cranes, truck- mounted canes, rough terrain cranes, and all terrain cranes, lattice boom crawler cranes, and lorry loaders

Upward and mobile

The requirement for higher capacity mobile cranes with advanced features is growing due to continuous change in heavy lift sizes, besides a growing customer preference for mobile cranes with better safety features and technology.

Manitowoc crawler cranes in South Korea

One of the world's biggest crane rental companies is using one of the world's biggest cranes. South Korea's Chunjo Construction Co has taken delivery of the largest capacity crawler crane ever designed and built by Manitowoc - the Manitowoc 31000.

High capacity floating cranes

In open sea or sheltered waters, efficiency and flexibility are the main factors of a floating crane. Floating crane is a specialised lifting equipment mounted on the vessel, which can be maneuvered to any location in the sea or river for lifting heavy loads.

Allcargo Logistics, Hansa Heavy Lift shift cargo

Allcargo Logistics, along with Hansa Heavy Lift announced completion of their first shipment for a petrochemical major in India. The over-dimensional oxidation reactor weighing 518 tonnes was loaded safely at Japan and arrived at Mumbai Port.

At TIL, safety is a key priority

The trend of the future is likely to focus more on better technology with world class safety standards. Usage of telematics and electronic fault diagnostic systems is also likely to become a trend in crane design and usage. Over the next few years, the Indian market is likely to follow global best practices and specification standards for