International Cranes and Specialized Transport - September 2019

IC TOWER INDEX
The results of the 2019 IC Tower Index are in. Find out who ranks where in the top 20 tower crane-owning companies, as determined by their IC Tower Index figure.

TOWER CRANES AND OPERATOR HOISTS
Fuelled by continued urban development there are many new models of tower cranes and operator hoists on the market. Christian Shelton reports.

SITE REPORT
Fagioli used a combination of strand jacking, SPMT, Fagioli Tower System and mobile cranes in the removal of the remains of the Ponte Morandi road bridge in Italy.

ROPES AND WINCHES
Increasing numbers of users are turning to synthetic fibre rope solutions although steel wire rope remains the mainstay of the market. Christian Shelton reports.

TOPLIFT PREVIEW
Many amazing lifts have taken place around the world over the last year. Select your favourite from our top ten highlights.

PREVIEW: GIS SHOW
A look at what to expect from the forthcoming GIS show which takes place in Piacenza, Italy, from 3 to 5 October.

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