International Cranes and Specialized Transport - October 2013
NEWS
Mega deal for Roll-Lift and Scheuerle, Palfinger and Sany to expand partnership, Wilbert builds 47,000 tonne silo installation
BUSINESS
Share prices kept rising in September as the US Federal reserve put off the tapering of its quantitative easing programme. Chris Sleight reports
CRAWLER CRANES
Improved transportation and better efficiency are key requirements in the development of crawler cranes. Laura Hatton investigates
WORLD CRANE AND TRANSPORT SUMMIT PREVIEW
It is all systems go for the 2013 world crane and transport summit. Graham Anderson reports
EUROPE FOCUS
With the European market stabilising overall, crane manufacturers are offering new models. Laura Hatton reports
SITE REPORT
Sarens used its SGC-120 super heavy lift crane for a lift at a nuclear plant in France. IC reports
SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT
Wagenborg calls on SPMT to help with the installation of the De Netkous bridge. IC reports
SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT NEWS
A roundup of news from the sector
THE KNOWLEDGE
This month's feature covers alternative moving and lifting techniques. Marco van Daal explains some options
SITE REPORT
Ponticelli Frères uses a Terex AC 700 for works on the Panthéon in France. IC reports
INDIA REPORT
Crawler and wheeled mobile cranes work on metro lines in central New Delhi, India. Partha Pratim
Basistha reports
CRANES IN JORDAN
Yousef Mousa, owner Yousef Mousa Crane Hire, recounts to Alex Dahm some of his experiences of running a crane business in Jordan
OFFSHORE LIFTING
Manufacturers and offshore lifting providers are expanding their range of lifting equipment. Laura Hatton investigates
SITE REPORT
A roundup of project stories from sites around Latin America. IC reports
EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
A selection of equipment and accessories for all sectors of the industry
BACK PAGE
People news, events diary, picture of the month