Liebherr, a global manufacturer of construction equipment, recently launched its new EC-B flat-top tower crane series. The series comprises 14 new types from 50 tonnes to 280 tonnes, with cranes between 50 tonnes and 130 tonnes being produced at Liebherr Industrias Metálicas, in Pamplona, Spain.
Cranes from German company Liebherr-Werk Biberach are playing a central role in the construction of the world’s largest shopping mall – the 5.7 million sq ft Dubai Mall. Contractors working on the project are relying on a fleet of 29 Liebherr tower cranes for craneage duties during the construction of this exclusive mall.
Akey dealership agreement signed between Masters Crane Company and the German crane manufacturer Sennebogen will see the arrival of 70 more cranes to help raise the magnificent skyscrapers in the UAE and other Gulf states, where numerous billion-dollar projects are either under way or about to begin shortly.
Wolffkran – a leading Switzerland-headquartered manufacturer and the biggest rental company of high-quality tower cranes in Europe – has recently launched the Wolff 4517 ‘city’, a new top-slewing flat top tower crane which thanks to its compact build is highly suited for use within constricted inner-city areas.
The largest Grove mobile crane model produced by US-based Manitowoc Crane Group (MCG) – one of the world's largest suppliers of lifting equipment for the construction industry – has recently been purchased by shipping operator Qatar Navigation.
Alimak Hek Group – a leading global supplier of mast climbing equipment and value-added services for both temporary and permanent installations - has recently upgraded its successful Alimak SE lift range with innovative technology to enhance comfort and control levels for its users.
The materials handling division of Riyadh-based Industrial Materials Organisation (IMO) – a leading distributor and fabricator of material handling and other equipment for the industrial and construction sector in Saudi Arabia – anticipates a significant surge in its turnover figures for this year, following a 55 per cent increase in its turnov
Spain-based Comansa is eagerly eyeing the overseas market with a product offering that includes one of the widest ranges of modern flat-top cranes in the world. The company, which has manufactured nearly 13,000 cranes since 1963, has supplied cranes to more than 30 countries across five continents.
