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ESTA Awards shortlist 2021
More than 30 companies have been selected this year for the ESTA Awards of Excellence shortlist
New Tadano HK truck cranes
Two new HK truck crane models, in the 50 and 70 tonne classes, launched by Tadano in Germany
ITI talks training during the Covid 19 pandemic
Christina Lanham, MD, ITI UK, discusses the challenges and opportunities for training during the Covid 19 pandemic
Wind energy lifting and transport: flying high
From foundation construction to blade transport to turbine erection – many aspects of wind turbine erection and transport are experiencing change. Christian Shelton reports
TopLift 2020 result: A royal flush
Here are the results of our 2020 IC TopLift competition...
ITC conference moves to 2 December 2021
The International Tower Cranes (ITC) conference in Nice, France, has been rescheduled from 29 June to 2 December
SC&RA carries on industry legacy
A legendary entity for 73 years, the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association is simply the best.
SPMT: strength in numbers
The flexibility and combined power of SPMT is key to its success, with end users using it to move increasingly large loads. Christian Shelton reports
Bigge opens Gulf Coast maintenance facility
Bigge has opened a 25-acre, 130,000-square-foot, Gulf Coast shop in Houston, Texas, USA.
Driving toward electrification
A review of recent electric commercial vehicle introductions.
Nooteboom launches semi low loader with wheel wells
Specialist vehicle manufacturer’s extendable OSDS-48-03V(EBW) model can transport construction machines up to 39 tonnes
Heavy lifting: Super heavyweights
The sector sees big name contenders showcasing some serious steel. Christian Shelton reports
New 16 tonne luffer from Moritsch
RTL 195 lifts 16 tonnes, has a maximum 55 metre maximum jib and offers an 8 metre out of service radius
Rough terrain cranes: the strong survive
The market might be tough but rough terrain cranes are built to withstand harsh conditions. Christian Shelton reports
Fourth quarter results signal strong industry upswing
Profits and revenues of major international equipment producers indicate a robust recovery in the global market
New CEO for Tadano
Toshiaki Ujiie takes over from Koichi Tadano as president, CEO, and representative director of Tadano Ltd in Japan
Tadano reorganisation plan gets approval
Approval received for the Tadano Group’s plans to reorganise Tadano Demag and Tadano Faun in Germany
Registration opens for Construction Technology Summit 2021
Speakers from Volvo CE, Caterpillar and Balfour Beatty confirmed for online event on 11 May
Jens Ennen to speak at ESTA awards
Tadano Faun and Demag CEO will give keynote speech at online awards and market update event on 22 April
Below the hook: CoGnitive developments
When it comes to below the hook, some claim customisation is key while others assert that automation is the future. Can these two approaches coexist? Christian Shelton reports
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