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Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain
Liebherr’s revenue once again increased significantly compared with the previous year.
Liebherr’s L series fast-erecting cranes
Liebherr’s fundamental revision of the L series sees the crane size specified in metre tonnes with immediate effect.
Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain
The company finished the 2023 business year with a record revenue of Euro 14,042 mn.
Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain
Two Liebherr 420 EC-H 16 Litronic cranes are secured to the bridge's pylons
We utilise telematics to monitor machine health
Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, ARX Mining & Construction Equipment
We plan to add more products to our mining portfolio
Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, ARX Mining & Construction Equipment
Liebherr R 930 tunnel crawler excavator launched
The Liebherr tunnel excavator range expands with the new R 930 Tunnel crawler excavator, now launched on the world market. Developed at Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar (France), the R 930 Tunnel replaces the R 924 compact tunnel and allows high-level performance in all types of underground applications
Liebherr R 930 tunnel crawler excavator launched
Developed at Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar (France), the R 930 Tunnel replaces the R 924 compact tunnel and allows high-level performance in all types of underground applications.
Bobcat Introduces E40 Compact Excavator
Bobcat has unveiled its latest innovation, the E40 compact excavator, designed to revolutionize construction equipment.
Tower cranes are essential to constructing tall buildings
Mayank Pundir, Country Head, ACE Tower Cranes Division, speaks on how to company ensures that tower cranes meet the safety standards.
Fast-erecting crane from Liebherr works on former castle in historic old town
81 K.1 impresses with compact transport dimensions and strong overall package
XCMG releases 17 models of excavators
XCMG Excavator, a subsidiary of Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group, recently staged the grand launch of 17 new excavators that are specially designed and customised for the high-end North American market.
Liebherr to showcase 30 exhibits from 7 categories at Conexpo 2023
Liebherr construction machines on the outdoor grounds at booth F9253, Liebherr components at booth S80821 in the South Hall
Liebherr flat-top crane at work on Mont Blanc
The crane needs to be compatible with the helicopter's load capacity
Enhancing efficiency
India’s construction equipment market is growing quickly, and this is stimulating demand for bearings. The bearing industry is expected to grow at a rate of 9 to 10 per cent in the years ahead.
Liebherr presents new multi-tine grab
Designed for tough applications in the area of recycling and scrap handling
Manitowoc appoints new dealers
Longstanding Potain dealer for Switzerland and Austria, Stirnimann has expanded its sales, rental and service activities into Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.
Tadano rolls out line of all-terrain cranes
The award was received for Environment, Health and Safety excellence
Liebherr presents 470 EC-B flat-top crane
The flagship crane with intelligent assistance systems offers a jib length of 80 metres. This reach can be increased to 83 metres by means of a jib extension, thereby breaking new ground in the competitive market.
New NC-B 12-70 demonstrates its strength in Saudi Arabia
Just one look from above is enough to see the biggest challenge presented by the construction site in Medina: there’s not a lot of space.
Frankfurt: LED cube perfectly positioned
Precision handling was paramount when a Liebherr MK 110 was deployed at Germany’s largest temporary open-air theatre
Liebherr cranes help create impressive stage sets
As soon as the stone steps in the ancient Roman amphitheater are clear, the Liebherr 125 K starts to unfold itself. Its straightforward assembly, without the need for extra equipment, was one of the main reasons why the Italian Liebherr dealer Niederstätter opted for Liebherr’s largest fast-erecting crane for the Opera Festival held at the Arena Di Verona.
Liebherr presents 470 EC-B flat-top crane
With a maximum lifting capacity of 16 or 20 tonnes, this crane is now the largest in the “Tough Ones” family.
New NC-B 12-70 demonstrates its strength in Saudi Arabia
With a 12-tonne lifting capacity and a 70-metre reach, the NC-B 12-70 is the most powerful tower crane in the NC-B series
WOLFFKRAN first saddle jib crane
According to the European Architectural Barometre, every third construction project in Europe uses prefabricated parts. A trend with significant implications for the tower crane industry calling for higher capacity cranes.
Liebherr 34 K crane at work in Benelux region
The unique architectural landscape of the Dutch port city of Rotterdam laid at its feet: The 34 K, one of Liebherr’s fast-erecting cranes, was in operation at one of the tallest residential towers in Europe this summer, the Zalmhaven I. The De Zalmhaven development project along the Maas in Rotterdam’s Scheepvaartkwartier district is taking shape.
Demand for pick n carry cranes has strong correlation with industrial growth
The India mobile crane market is anticipated to register annual growth rate of over 5 per cent during the forecast period 2020-2025. Unfortunately, Due to unexpected Covid-19 pandemic, we can expect some challenges in terms of upcoming projects in India.
Potain cranes fuel success for Indian real estate developer
Aparna Constructions and Estates trusts Potain cranes for their reliable performance and excellent return on investment
Potain cranes conquer jobsite with footprint restrictions at downtown Phoenix development
An MD 485 top-slewing crane and an Igo T 85 A self-erecting crane were strategically positioned to reach the full Haverly Apartments jobsite.
Liebherr crane 34 K at work on tallest building in Benelux region
The fast-erecting crane belonging to the rental fleet of Van der Spek Vianen B.V. proved its flexibility once again
There is scope for localisation of parts as some of the bearings are still imported
Rangababu Ch, Segment Leader Heavy Industry, SKF
Hüffermann sets up new rental fleet with tower cranes from Liebherr
Hüffermann Krandienst GmbH has purchased 70 Liebherr tower cranes in one go to set up its new rental fleet. A symbolic handover recently took place during a visit to Liebherr’s production facilities in Biberach..
Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler
An LH 60 M Port Litronic was recently handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG in Brienz, Switzerland. The Liebherr material handler is specially designed for the economical handling of bulk goods and general cargo.
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.
Towering over
Tower cranes are expected to a see a surge in demand with the spurt in infrastructure development projects.
We are well placed to take advantage of opportunities that India offers
Bonfiglioli India’s solutions are based on a wide range of products, including gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes and inverters. The company’s Country Manager, Kennady V Kaippally, speaks on the present size of transmission systems in India, and the segments that are driving the demand for these products.
Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler
LH 60 M Port Litronic machine handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG.
Potain Hup 32-27 continues to win friends & influence equipment choice
Almost five years on from its launch at Bauma 2016, the Potain Hup 32-27 self-erecting crane continues to gain new fans around the world. This acclaim is largely due to its ability to combine typical tower crane operations with replicating many of the tasks performed by smaller, mobile material handling equipment – reducing costs and eliminating excess traffic on jobsites.
WOLFFKRAN acquires KONSTRUKTIVA LOKUS
The WOLFF pack is growing. At the end of February, crane manufacturer WOLFFKRAN acquired the Czech crane rental company KONSTRUKTIVA LOKUS a.s. The Prague-based company is an established player in the Czech market since decades and expands the territory of the red WOLFFs in Central Europe.
Potain tower cranes deliver versatile performance to construction projects in China
Potain top-slewing cranes are helping to build a real estate development in Xiangshan and a chemical plant in Zhenhai
WOLFFKRAN acquires KONSTRUKTIVA LOKUS
The acquisition by WOLFFKRAN is well timed for the Czech crane rental company, employing around 60 people, since three of the five shareholders recently withdrew from the operative business.
The multitasking concrete machine
Mobility and multitasking advantage are driving the demand of self-loading concrete mixers in rural construction projects
10 Steps to Safe and Efficient Tower Crane Erection
Manitowoc Crane Care’s Didier Forest is a 32-year veteran of the company. He has co-authored several technical manuals on tower crane erection and trains Crane Care technicians at Manitowoc’s Training Center in Saint Pierre de Chandieu, France.
Manitowoc launches Potain MCT 275 tower crane
Manitowoc’s product development under The Manitowoc Way continues to accelerate, with the Potain MCT 275 the latest new launch from the company.
10th Liebherr 1000 EC-H 40 High-Top crane at Grand Paris
Since May 2018, there have been ten Liebherr 1000 EC-H 40 High-Top tower cranes with very high lifting capacities on the construction sites of the Grand Paris Express
Mastering Lifts at High Altitude
Liebherr MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane masters 1,600 lifts in the Swiss Alps.
Terex to showcase new RT, tower cranes at Conexpo 2020
Terex Cranes is ready to launch important novelties both for rough terrain and tower cranes at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2020. At Terex Corporation booth located at Festival Grounds - F7376, the new Terex rough terrain model TRT 80US will be presented.
Terex Cranes to showcase new RT and tower cranes
Terex Cranes is ready to launch important novelties both for rough terrain and tower cranes at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2020.
Novorossiysk adds more cranes
Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport (NMTP) has ordered a second LPS 420E electric slewing crane and two STS container cranes from Liebherr Maritime Group. The contracts for the new cranes were negotiated by Liebherr Russland.
Manitowoc launches Potain Hup M 28-22 with 80 km/h transport axle
At the Dach + Holz International exhibition in Stuttgart, Germany, Manitowoc Cranes officially introduced the new Potain Hup M 28-22 mobile self-erecting crane to the German market.
First Potain MCT 325 Units sold to Active Crane Hire in Australia
Australian company Active Crane Hire purchased two Potain MCT 325 topless cranes during its launch in August. Both cranes will be delivered at the end of 2019 and will be mainly used for residential and commercial projects within Australia.
First Potain MCT 325 Units sold to Active Crane Hire in Australia
Australian company Active Crane Hire purchased two Potain MCT 325 topless cranes during its launch in August. Both cranes will be delivered at the end of 2019 and will be mainly used for residential and commercial projects within Australia.
Manitowoc Cranes on display at MATEXPO 2019
Two of Manitowoc Cranes? key Belgian distributors presented a range of its equipment at MATEXPO 2019, Belgium?s biggest trade fair for construction machinery, taken place in Kortrijk, Belgium.
Towering opportunities
Choosing a tower crane is increasingly about safety and productivity features, as customers seek to lift more with less power, upgrade to a higher capacity economically, and safely use multiple cranes at space-constrained project sites.
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.
Raimondi Cranes presents heavy luffer
Raimondi Cranes has unveiled the latest heavyweight addition to its advanced luffing range, the LR372.
Manitowoc sells 1,000th Igo T 85
Manitowoc?s manufacturing facility in Charlieu, France has shipped its 1,000th Igo T 85. The self-erecting crane has been sold to a customer in Benelux.
Time-bound projects demand highly efficient equipment
In the current scenario, most of the projects have become time-bound and have to be completed within the stipulated period. Due to this, expectation of the market has also changed especially in road segment.
Raimondi unveils new luffing jib crane at bauma 2019
Raimondi Cranes unveiled its new LR273 luffing crane at the bauma 2019 in Munich.The company also showcased two other cranes onsite at bauma 2019 including the first showing of the hydraulic luffing LRH174, and an exclusive preview of the company?s largest tower crane to date, the MRT573.
SKF India launches its new and indigenous grease
SKF launched its high-load extreme-pressure bearing grease, LNEP 2IN. This grease is specially formulated to increase the service life of bearings operating in demanding environments and will carry forward the SKF commitment for global quality and reliability across all geographies.
A nine-fold WOLFF line-up in Vienna
The construction company HABAU and its subsidiary ?STUSTETTIN used nine WOLFF clear cranes to build ten individually planned residential buildings, a supermarket and an underground car park for 500 vehicles.
SKF launches bearing grease
SKF India announced the launch of its new and indigenous grease LNEP2IN. This is specially formulated to increase the service life of bearings operating in demanding environments.
Manitowoc launches internal mast operator lift for Potain top slewing cranes
Manitowoc has officially launched an internal mast operator lift for Potain top slewing cranes. The Potain Cab-IN allows for fast, easy and safe travel to and from the crane cab, while retaining regular mast ladder access.
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.
COMANSA launches new tower crane
COMANSA, one of the world?s main references in tower cranes for construction, launched a new model designed to work in projects in which it is necessary to lift heavy loads.
Vertical Growth
Tower crane market is now on revival path, which was going through a lull period till recently. Going forward, a steady growth of real estate market could see a further momentum in tower cranes.
Rolling innovations
Bearings for construction and mining applications have seen innovative developments in the recent times. With the construction and mining equipment market is growing, the momentum of innovation in bearings is to pick up in the coming days.
Making of India's 'Ironman'
Four Potain tower cranes are helping to build the iconic new Statue of Unity in India, a monument dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the country's first deputy prime minister and a prominent leader during the independence movement.
New Manitowoc tower crane structure for Europe and Africa
Manitowoc has re-organised its tower crane structure for Europe and Africa so that self-erecting tower cranes (GMA cranes) and top-slewing cranes (GME cranes) are being run independently in terms of production and product management.
Maxim expands fleet with 48 new Potain tower cranes
Maxim Crane Works (Maxim) has added 48 new Potain top-slewing tower cranes to its fleet. The Newport, Kentucky-based company will start taking deliveries of the new tower cranes beginning in May 2018.According to Frank Bardonaro, Chief Operating Officer for Maxim, the order reflects his continued confidence in Manitowoc Cranes and the Potain tower crane range.
We are on track with our plans to build a new facility
Construction equipment use all types of transmission systems. These will include transmissions for traction of the construction equipment like wheel and track drives, in addition to transmissions that are used for operations like slewing, hoisting and other such critical functions.
We are on track with our plans to build a new facility
Construction equipment use all types of transmission systems. These will include transmissions for traction of the construction equipment like wheel and track drives, in addition to transmissions that are used for operations like slewing, hoisting and other such critical functions.
Liebherr mobile crane helping in world?s tallest wind turbines erection
The tallest wind turbines in the world are currently being erected near Schw?bisch Hall in the north-east of Baden-W?rttemberg. The Max B?gl Group is erecting four turbines with a total height of 240 m which will stand on enormous water basins. A Liebherr mobile crane has now erected the 40-m high active basins.
Anti-collision Systems for Tower Cranes
In India, multiple number of tower cranes working within one construction site is common now. Collision of tower cranes with nearby structures, trees or other tower cranes happens often, which in turn damages the crane structure and other structures. This results in heavy losses and sometimes stalls the entire project, even fatal accidents are happened.
Improved Demag crane Range
Terex Cranes announced multiple product updates to the Demag AC 100-4L all terrain crane. The redesigned AC 100-4L crane features a new design that improves lifting performance, especially when working at steep main boom positions.
Recycling Economically
Time is money, especially in road construction. When it comes to cost efficiency, being able to put all equipment to maximum use is a critical factor. Consequently, it is a major advantage when a machine can be used flexibly, like the 3800 CR recycler from Wirtgen, which can use the up-cut and down-cut cold recycling processes or operate as a high-output milling machine.
Potain cranes at Middle East tech hub
China State Construction Engineering Corporation is using nine Potain tower cranes to construct a major new tech-focused development in Dubai. Silicon Park is the brainchild of developer Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, with China State Construction acting as main contractor on the job.
Terex Cranes announces improved Demag range
Terex Cranes announced multiple product updates to the Demag AC 100-4L all terrain crane. The redesigned AC 100-4L crane features a new design that improves lifting performance, especially when working at steep main boom positions.
Hoisting Machinery showcases Potain range at InterBuildExpo 2017
At the recently concluded InterBuildExpo 2017, Hoisting Machinery showcased Potains tower crane range. A long-time Potain dealer in Ukraine, Hoisting Machinery took the opportunity to promote the entire Potain tower crane range, highlighting both a variety of top-slewing and self-erecting models.
Potain Hup cranes showcased at SaMoTer
he Potain Hup 40-30 crane was presented at the international earthmoving and building machinery exhibition, SaMoTer, in Verona, Italy.
Potain Hup cranes showcased at SaMoTer
The Potain Hup 40-30 crane was presented at the international earthmoving and building machinery exhibition, SaMoTer, in Verona, Italy. The Verona-based Potain dealer, Toffoli Macchine exhibited the crane, alongside the Hup 32-27 and Igo 21.
Wiemann Autokrane upgrades fleet
Wiemann Autokrane has upgraded its fleet with the addition of a Demag AC 250-5 all-terrain crane from Terex. The new crane will primarily be used as an assist crane for erecting wind turbines.
Product SHOWCASE
BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2016 was the right platform for the exhibitors to unveil their cutting-edge products, technologies and solutions. Many exhibitors launched their new technologies and products at the expo, while others showcased their industry leading solutions.
Our tower cranes are 100 per cent locally sourced and manufactured
We mainly focus on brand building. This is an opportunity for our customers to come and meet us and see the products on display. This year, we launched a crane at the event in two variations: 6 tonne and 9 tonne. It is completely localised, positioning us well in the market.
Safety in Mobile Cranes
Do you plan to buy new safety system for your mobile crane? There are a number of safety systems of various brands available in India. Do all these brands really protect your crane from all unsafe conditions? Have you ever thought that your retrofit system manufacturer provides all the options provided by the crane data?Most of the systems manufacturers show basic data like boom length, boom angle, load signal etc.
Potain is widely recognised as the leading brand in the region
When EEI Corporation, a leading contractor in the Philippines, started work on a residential development within the huge new Bayshore City resort, the company knew immediately which cranes to use.
Potain conducts Partner Development Program
Manitowoc hosted a meeting for Latin America?s tower crane dealers in Panama to examine crane market opportunities and strategise over the best ways to address the region?s lifting challenges.
Potain Hup 40-30 Self-erecting Crane
Manitowoc has officially launched the Hup 40-30, the second model from the new Potain Hup range. The pioneering self-erecting tower crane, which was first shown as a prototype at bauma 2016, boasts a range of innovative design and technology features.
Potain conducts Partner Development Program
Manitowoc hosted a meeting for Latin America?s tower crane dealers in Panama to examine crane market opportunities and strategise over the best ways to address the region?s lifting challenges. Approximately 30 representatives from every Potain dealer in Latin America attended the event, which will now become an annual gathering.
ElectroMech Solution to Valmonts Application
Valmont is a world-renowned company that manufactures street lighting poles, traffic signal poles, utility poles, communication poles and poles to light up large sports complexes and stadiums, with manufacturing locations spread around the world.
Enjoying Successful Market Launch
For exactly one year the Liebherr Plant in Ehingen has been delivering the new compact crane, model LTC 1050-3.1. The innovative mobile crane with a lifting capacity of 50 tonne has proven extremely popular on the market and has positioned itself superbly.
Manitowoc unveils new center
Manitowoc unveiled its new state-of-the-art Product Verification Center (PVC) in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, one year after the company announced its plans to build it. The PVC will help ensure even higher levels of quality and reliability for its all-terrain cranes.
Controlling at Heights
Control technology is the brain of construction machines. PV Ramdev elaborates on the importance of using reliable control technology in tower cranes and passenger hoists.
Six Potain cranes building largest fusion energy facility
Potain tower cranes are building one of the world's largest experimental nuclear fusion reactors at a huge site in the South of France.
Liebherr cranes at Queensferry Crossing
In Edinburgh (Scotland), more than 12 Liebherr cranes, including three Liebherr 630 EC-H 40 Litronic top-slewing cranes are involved every day in the Forth Crossing Bridge
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
Manitowoc introduces elevator solutions for Potain
Manitowoc has teamed up with Alimak-Hek, a worldwide leader in construction hoists for passengers and materials, to co-develop new operator elevators
New Potain dealer in Russia
The newly created company and partner of the Rentakran Group, Capital Crane LLC, has been appointed as an official dealer for Potain cranes in Russia
Towering the Demand Curve
What lifting capacity range of TCs will dominate the demand for free standing, external and internal climbing configurations? Say Malik ?The 5-6T capacity TCs will remain as the most dominate category.