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To raise a tunnel boring machine
Considering the size of your average tunnel boring machine (TBM), it is no surprise that its assembly often requires a multitude of cranes. However equipment selection has much more to do with the...
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Making a show of it
Konecranes was called in to provide a solution for a visual technology company, and as well as providing the right tools for the job, it had to pull off the job in the style its client was...
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The True North
Canada’s rebounding economy, and particularly demand from the energy sector, is driving demand for crane firms in the US and Canadian North East. Kevin Walsh reports
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General Electric has expressed interest in Ghana’s power sector with the US firm planning to build a 1000 megawatts power plant in the country.
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Cranes boost Manitowoc sales to $898 million
Wisconsin -based Manitowoc Co. has reported sales of $898.0 million for the first quarter of 2013, an increase of 5.4 percent compared to sales of $851.9 million in the first quarter of 2012.
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Bailey Cranes rolls out hybrid-powered carry-deck cranes
To help increase fuel savings, Bailey Cranes has rolled out a new line of battery- and hybrid-powered carry-deck cranes. The 18,000-lb. capacity IC-18 is the first in a line of four industrial crane models that Bailey Cranes plans to produce. The family of cranes will range in capacity from 9,000 to 36,000 lbs.
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Columbus McKinnon unveils new AirStar Chain Hoist
Columbus McKinnon has unveiled its CM AirStar Chain Hoist with new enhancements which, the company says, give the hoist “best-in-class performance” even for the most demanding applications.
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Konecranes wins major order for Goliath crane
Finnish company Konecranes has received a major order for a Goliath gantry crane from Brazilian shipyard EstaleiroEnseada do Paraguaçu (EEP).
LATEST FEATURES
Canadian-based Flow-Rite Safety Solutions has introduced a forklift collision awareness system that could improve safety by requiring the detection of two separate motions to trigger an alarm, writes Kizzi Nkwocha.
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The choice between chain and wire rope?
Steve Cordell of D. R. Cordell & Associates explains how to make the choice between wire rope and chain on a hoist and avoid the pitfalls of getting it wrong
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Manufacturers invest in efficient mining hoists
Hoist manufacturers are investing in their systems to ensure today’s mining hoists are more reliable and efficient than ever before, reports Bernadette Ballantyne.
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Game changers: CertaStop
Every issue OCH showcases a game changing application, process or system that has the potential to significantly impact the way we work. Our Game Changers come from every part of the overhead crane and hoist supply chain, but they all have one thing in common: they regard change as an opportunity rather than a threat. This month’s OCH Game Changer is the East Coastbased CertaStop mechanical speed brake.
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Growth to continue in material handling sector
The material handling sector is likely to experience continued growth, albeit at a slower rate,attendees at this year’s ProMat expo were told. Experts predict the industry could see ordernumbers reaching the heights of 2007 within the next two years, Nicole Robinson reports.
BLOGS
As another challenging year comes to a close, 2012 seems to have shaped up fairly well for the overhead lifting industry. With some companies reporting record profits and others a stronger than expected rebound, even while sales fell, finally the fallout from the global financial crisis is somehow starting to look less worrisome. Having said that no-one is expecting 2013 to be much easier. Although capacity utilisation for many manufacturers is still heading towards the magical 80 per cent figure, a leisurely pace has slowed to a crawl, and now the 80 per cent figure is expected nearer 2015 than many expected.
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Steering the ship
Here at the offices at World Market Intelligence I have been bouncing ideas off colleagues about the best ways to ensure our content is relevant, timely and targeted squarely at our reader base.
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The more things change
Having worked as a construction journalist for much of the past decade I have learnt that engineers are among the most open and enthusiastic emissaries for their industry.
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Editorial elevation
I first worked on overhead crane titles more than five years ago. When I started, the lifting industry was entirely new to me. It has proved to be fascinating: I’ve learnt a great deal about cranes and hoists, and about the industries that use them. I’ve also met many enthusiastic and committed people. It’s a sector where good engineering matters, both in terms of productivity and safety, and it has been great to speak to so many expert engineers.
