by admin | Oct 13, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Manufacturer News, Workforce News
Revenue and profits at the Kerry-based arm of Swiss crane manufacturer Liebherr soared last year, with demand prompting the division to boost its workforce to more than 840 people. Sales at the Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. Irish unit jumped 27pc to €325m, while...
by admin | Oct 13, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Manufacturer News
Kito Corp, a Japanese crane maker, is hoping to beef up its European presence by bidding for Germany-based Stahl CraneSystems. Kito, founded in 1932, established a unit in Germany a decade ago but the company has never been able to create a big presence in the EU, the...
by admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News, Manufacturer News
With over 140 years of experience and history within the construction industry, specializing in contract lifting and movement, Leggat Plant Limited has established itself as one of the most trusted organisations to go to when looking for crane hire or contract lifting...
by admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News, Manufacturer News
A new Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile telescopic crane was delivered to the De Brandt in Belgium. De Brandt PLC is a true family business that excels in water work, construction, crane rental and sand trading. Years of experience and excellent quality are key factors in...
by admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News, Manufacturer News
During its customer days at its manufacturing plant in June of 2012, Liebherr unveiled the 750-ton LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane. The 100th crane of this type left the plant in Ehingen in July this year. The new crane was handed over by Belgian Liebherr dealer Van Der...
by admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Constuction & Business News
Japan’s core machinery orders fell much less than expected in August, suggesting a relatively firm pickup in capital expenditure that is seen as crucial for sustainable economic growth. Cabinet Office data on Wednesday showed core machinery orders, a highly...
by admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News
Market leading national lifting solutions company,Ainscough Crane Hire has helped to realise a new art installation at the gateway to a new village development near the town of Wouldham in Kent. Peters Village, developed by Tremport, is a village of up to 1000 homes...
by admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Crane & Lifting News, Energy News, Manufacturer News, Ports & Terminals
The Port of Longview in Washington state used its two Liebherr LHM 500 mobile harbour cranes in tandem to discharge the 160 ft (48 m) blades from the Saga Welco general cargo ship, Saga Frigg, onto flatbed railcars. Each blade required two railcars and was secured to...
by admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Manufacturer News, Mining News
Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, announced the North American commercial release of the PC4000-11 hydraulic mining shovel at MINExpo today. Best suited to pair with 150-240 ton trucks, the PC4000-11 can be configured as a shovel or...
by admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment & Construction Videos
This video shows ALE loading, rotating and unloading a 2,810t gantry crane from its temporary position, onto its final track location at a shipyard in Espírito Santo, Brazil....
