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Manitowoc develops productivity software for cranes

Manitowoc software
Positioning software for Manitowoc

Manitowoc has started working with GPS manufacturer Trimble to develop productivity-enhancing positioning technology and software for cranes.

Sunnyvale, CA, headquartered Trimble has developed wireless technologies and software for linking field and back office operations for clients in construction and government.

The system being developed for cranes on construction sites provides real time […]

By admin|March 7th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off

Hirschmann schools engineers in LMI troubleshooting

Hirschmann holds training for engineers
Hirschmann LMI training

Mobile control and automation product specialist Hirschmann recently held a three-day training course at Stephenson Equipment of Harrisburg to give participants hands-on experience of the firm’s load moment indicator products.

Taught by Hirschmann’s Dean Bakner and John Featherston, the course focused on how to use and maintain Hirschmann’s iVISOR […]

By admin|February 15th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off

Recent Liebherr Crane Repair & Service Job: Liebherr LTM1800

Bode Technical Services was proud to assist our customer in Panama with their 1000 Ton Liebherr LTM1800 crane repair issues, Liebherr Digi-Pal electronic system malfunctions and PAT Load Moment Indicator (LMI) issues. High humidity and moisture ingress had caused extensive corrosion of electronic components.

By admin|February 5th, 2012|Crane Maintenance, Crane Repair|Comments Off

Hiap Tong takes delivery of a Grove GMK6300L

New possession of Grove GMK6300L

International rental firm Hiap Tong has bought a Grove GMK6300L all terrain crane for work within its headquarter country of Singapore.

The Grove GMK6300L all terrain, with 300t of lifting capacity, is one of two cranes in Manitowoc's new six axle all terrain class. It offers extended boom reach, compared to […]

By admin|January 30th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off

Hüffermann Krandienst drives a Liebherr home

Crane Service company selects 100 ton Liebherr LTM1100
Liebherr is chosen crane

Hüffermann Krandienst has selected a 100t Liebherr LTM 1100-5.2 all terrain for work in and around Vechta, Germany.

It is the fifth 100-tonner working for the crane service. The Liebherr LTM 1100-5.2 mobile crane was onsite at Hüffermann Krandienst’s north German Vechta depot by October […]

By admin|January 16th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off

Manitowoc provides a solid foundation for Mississippi bridge

Manitowoc aids in erection of bridge in Mississippi
Massman Construction uses Manitowoc 7000

A Kansas City contractor is using a Manitowoc 7000 to help construct the pylons of a new cable-stayed suspension bridge being built in St. Louis, Missouri over the Mississippi River.

Owned by Massman Construction, the lead contractor on the joint venture responsible for the […]

By admin|January 13th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off

Terex wins contract for 41 cranes in China

TEREX WINS CONTRACT FOR 41 CRANES IN CHINA
Big deal for Terex

BEIJING, CHINA, November 23, 2010 – Terex Cranes has signed a contract with China National Chemical Engineering Co. Ltd. (CNCEC) for the delivery of 41 cranes.
This is the largest order received by Terex Cranes in China to date. The contract covers 7 Terex® […]

By admin|January 10th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off

Liebherr breeds a hybrid sea monster

Liebherr hybrid concept a great idea!
Liebherr signs contract with Russian oil company

Liebherr maritime and small crawler division has unveiled designs for a new hybrid crane concept that can be used both as an offshore crane and as a mobile harbour crane.

In June this year, Liebherr Russian sales office signed a contract with Russian oil […]

By admin|January 9th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off

Crane Economic Outlook

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) released its annual business outlook survey in December, noting an overall double digit increase. Growth is expected to continue in 2012.
Highlight of the study include:

Overall US business growth is expected to lie around 18.6 percent growth compared to last year
U.S. construction machinery business is predicted to grow 10.8 […]

By admin|January 6th, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off

Link-Belt starts New Year off with five new appointments

Link-Belt has great start to 2012
New appointments in the future for Link-Belt

Promotions within manufacturer Link-Belt service and training departments, along with senior management moves, will see several Link-Belt employees begin the New Year with new responsibilities.

Effective from 1 January, Link-Belt Construction Equipment has appointed two new vice presidents, the new vice president for design […]

By admin|January 3rd, 2012|Crane News|Comments Off