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Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches the next generation of LOGLIFT forestry cranes with greater and safer performance, and improved uptime. The first crane available to order is the Z boom crane LOGLIFT 18Z with a max outreach of 10.4 metres and a max lifting capacity of 18 tonne metre ™. …

The Crosby Group, a global leader in lifting, rigging, and load securement hardware, has donated approx. 200 ft. of racking to ShareFest-Texas, a non-profit organization that serves to provide hope to the under-served through collaborative partnerships and community service. The racking will be used to store purchased and / or …

Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches three new EFFER heavy loader cranes with lower fuel consumption and the new advanced operating system SPACEevo to improve productivity and safer operation. The three new models, EFFER iQ.1200 HP, 110 tonne metre ™, EFFER iX.550 HP, 51 tm, and EFFER iX.355 HP, 32.1 tm, …

An EU directive for large companies provides for the possibility of shared, cross-border representation of European employees. Following delays due to the pandemic, the European Works Council for PALFINGER now takes shape. PALFINGER is preparing the constitution of the European Works Council (EWC). “Especially in challenging times, it is important …

The patented CroSStab stabilisation system is now available for the Hiab, part of Cargotec, loader crane EFFER 1000. The optional CroSStab enhances vertical lifting power and the possibility to work in tight spaces. “The EFFER 1000 was designed to fulfil the challenging requirements of the construction industry and rental and …

PALFINGER announces a new collaboration with Ammann, Prinoth, Rosenbauer and TTControl as part of the Autonomous Operation Cluster (AOC). Together they start developing key technologies for off-highway applications based on computer vision and artificial intelligence. The biggest challenge for technology companies is to create smart solutions for difficult off-road operations …

Certex UK has expanded its magnetic rope testing (MRT) capability, amid wider recognition of its benefits versus visual inspection. MRT is a method of inspecting steel wire rope. It is more efficient and safer than traditional, visual inspection largely because of the complexity of wire rope and the fact that …

World leading provider of on-road load handling equipment, Hiab and leading truck rental and lorry mounted crane specialists, MV Commercial, are celebrating supplying their 50th Volvo FH 540 tractor unit fitted with a Hiab 858 crane. The 858 EP-6 HiPro crane, which offers unparalleled lift and reach capacity, has been …

OZ Lifting has launched two spark resistant products—a chain hoist and push beam trolley—both available from 0.5-ton to 10-ton capacity. The Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer has targeted the products at applications where there are gas or dust particles that could create a spark. Typical markets include oil and gas, wastewater, paper, …

HS2 becomes the first UK construction project to use fully electric giant crawler cranes Three electric cranes have arrived on HS2 sites in London, supporting HS2’s drive towards net zero carbon The emissions-free Liebherr cranes are supplied by UK company Select Plant Hire HS2’s pioneering move towards diesel free construction …