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EDITOR’S VIEW
As I arrived home from work the other day and had just about got through the front door, my youngest son rushed up to me and excitedly told me how he had found me something interesting and useful on his way home from school. Usually, these things turn out to be a cracked and slightly mangled plastic wheel trim with the tabs broken off the back, or a bolt missing from something, somewhere indeterminate but I hope unimportant.
This time, however, it was different. What he had found was a crane hook, he breathlessly exclaimed. How peculiar, I thought, especially so when I asked him to explain. He started by telling me his friend had spotted it first, lying under a bush by the side of the road.
Unsurprisingly intrigued, I enquired as to its whereabouts, reaching for the key to the old Land Rover as I did so, thinking it might need a couple of us to get it loaded. “Oh no,” he said, “I already brought it home – it’s out the back.” I thought crikey, that Timberland rucksack he uses as a school bag really is as big and tough as they claim.
As I followed him outside things became clearer. There it was, a small, 2 tonne(?) snatch block with a latched hook, possibly from a tow truck, lying in the back yard. It is unbranded, grubby, moderately buckled and fairly well worn but the hook looks okay and it has the latch in place. If anyone in my area of the UK’s south east has lost it we could arrange collection. Otherwise, I am sure it will come in handy, so it could end up in the back of the Land Rover after all.
A great thing about this experience for me was my son’s unbridled excitement at being able to share with me something to do with cranes – a priceless heart-warming moment. I wonder if in a few years’ time he or his siblings might be tempted to help fill the skills shortage in the industry. That old question again, “Would you recommend the industry to your children?” Feel free to let me know, even if it means having to try and avoid dampening that youthful enthusiasm.
ALEX DAHM Editor
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THE NEW AC 5.250-2
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Its transportation configuration options and sophisticated counterweight design are also exceptional and ensure that the crane can be ready for work in no time. On top of this, many of the latest Tadano features are available – examples include the IC-1 Plus and Surround View systems, as well as the start-stop function, which turns off the crane engine during work breaks at the press of a button without deactivating the control software.
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12 IC TRANSPORT 50: MOVING AROUND
Mixed results for the 20th anniversary IC Transport 50 ranking of the world’s largest specialized transport companies. Alex Dahm reports.
16 CATME PREVIEW: MEETING OF MINDS
The Cranes and Transport Middle East conference is coming up for the fourth time, in Dubai. ICST previews this must-attend event. 18
29 SC&RA WORKSHOP PREVIEW:
Hundreds gather for this practical annual event in the USA. Hannah Sundermeyer presents a preview of what to expect.
32 BELOW THE HOOK: HOLDING UP
New below the hook devices are improving the safety and efficiency of lifts, despite challenging project requirements. Niamh Marriott reports.
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The new 6,000 tonne capacity Mammoet SK6000 super heavy lift ring crane, below, is being assembled for the first time at the Mammoet yard in Westdorpe, Netherlands.
It was pictured in mid-July. Both the back mast and main boom can be seen, assembled on the ground.
The back mast, furthest away in the photo, is built using sections from the smaller existing SK350 crane. It will be erected first, before the main boom, and the stack of containerised counterweight will then be slid beneath it.
After that the main boom, made from all new components, will then also be raised.
Mammoet to split internally into two units
The world’s largest heavy lift and transport company is being separated internally into two business units to better serve its customers.
In a move named Project Elevate, Netherlands-based Mammoet will have one business unit for large project-based work and another for crane rental. It will enhance agility, efficiency and effectiveness, the company said. Energy and infrastructure are key markets for Mammoet
» South African transport, heavy lifting and installation specialist VANGUARD has opened an office in Hong Kong. It is the company’s seventh office and its first in Asia. The others are in Africa and Europe. Vanguard Pacific Trading Limited opened on 11 July and the team went straight to work.
» Mexico-city based MAGRUBER has bolstered its fleet by acquiring four Tadano GR-350XL rough terrain (RT) cranes. The new compact 30 tonne cranes have a 31 metre boom and are powered by a Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 3 engine. The GR-350XL can lift 8,400 kg to a height of 30 metres.
which said their dynamic nature requires faster decision making to deliver a worldleading service. “Project Elevate helps Mammoet to deploy its equipment and expertise where it can best add value for its clients. It achieves this by operating smarter –becoming more agile, more efficient and more effective, with faster decision making.”
Jan Kleijn, Mammoet COO, will lead the projects business. Wouter van Noort, regional director Europe, will head crane rental services.
Mammoet is the largest company in the International Cranes and Specialized Transport magazine IC100 ranking of the world’s largest crane-owning companies.
This year’s IC100 ranking, in the June 2024 issue of International Cranes and Specialized Transport, shows Mammoet’s global fleet of wheeled cranes at 902 units and its lattice boom crane fleet at 216 units.
» Loader crane manufacturer Hiab has launched four new models in its eX.HiPro light and medium series. They are eX.142 HiPro, plus the 162, 192 and 232 versions, all of which are available in different configurations. Efficiency is a key element. Hiab claims energy savings of up to 30 per cent thanks to the new hydraulic system. It is a pressure-compensated and load-sensing system optimised for high oil flow. On a diesel truck the Dynamic RPM and Automatic Start/Stop functions further improve fuel efficiency for minimal environmental impact.
Terex launches 80 tonne rough terrain crane
Terex Rough Terrain Cranes in Italy has introduced the 80 tonne capacity TRT 80L rough terrain crane.
In addition to strong lifting performance, Terex cited transport convenience as a highlight of the new two axle model. This is facilitated in part by its 3 metre width. It also helps when manoeuvring in confined spaces and on congested jobsites. Self mounting counterweight helps too and makes for speedier set up and dismantling. Four steering modes help when manoeuvring and setting up. Once set up the TRT 80L can then make full use of its 47 metre telescopic boom. Jib options are 9 and 17 metres.
Power is from a Cummins QSB6.7 diesel.
The Hiab eX.232
HiPro is one of four new models in the light and medium range of hydraulic loader cranes
First showing of new 400 tonne Liebherr
Liebherr unveiled its new 400 tonne class 6-axle crane at the 2024 Customer Days at its factory in Ehingen, Germany.
The LTM 1400-6.1 has a 70-metre telescopic boom and replaces the LTM 1350-6.1. Like its predecessor, the new model is the smallest with Y-guy capacity enhancement.
A major difference from the preceding model is that with one self-assembly lift the guying system is placed on the chassis and then pinned
in place. The Y-guying is ready for use in minutes, the manufacturer said.
Jib options include a fixed lattice to extend the telescopic boom by up to 45.5 metres. There is also a luffing lattice jib, ranging from 14 to 80.5 metres.
Like the 350, the total available ballast is 100 tonnes of basic counterweight and 40 tonnes of additional. The 140 tonne total can now be set to an radius of 7.7 metres to achieve maximum lifting
Ainscough Crane Hire returns to profit in UK
Leading UK mobile crane rental firm Ainscough Crane Hire’s latest financial results show the company has made a profit, its first since 2018.
Accounts for the 12 months to the end of September 2023 show total turnover for the year of £116.8 million (US$148.1 million) up by 21 per cent on the
£96.5 million ($122.4 million) for the same period in 2022. Profit after tax was £6.1 million ($7.7 million), up from a £186,000 ($236,000) loss in 2022. Profit before tax was £7.6 million ($9.6 million). EBITDA was £22.9 million ($29 million) in 2023, up 60 % from £14.3 million ($18.1 million) the year before.
The new 400 tonne LTM 1400-6.1 is an all rounder. This one carried a celebratory Liebherr 75th anniversary wrap
capacity. In confined space, the ballast radius can be reduced to 5.6 metres.
The VarioBase outrigger system gives additional versatility.
Schmidbauer to lift and move
50,000 tonnes
Specialist contractor Schmidbauer has new equipment that will handle 50,000 tonnes of electrical power cable. The 600 tonne capacity Enerpac SBL600 telescopic hydraulic lifting gantry will be used on a German power transmission infrastructure project.
Unlike its predecessor, the new model has one 455 kW engine with mechanical drive to the superstructure.
Schmidbauer ran through its new Enerpac SBL600 hydraulic gantry before deploying it
Over the next four years, Schmidbauer will co-ordinate the handling and storage of 520 cable drums. Each one weighs 95 tonnes. The SBL600 will be set up at several sites to lift the drums from road trailers, hold them and then lower them on to self propelled modular transporter (SPMT) for onward delivery.
» Heavy lifting and transport specialists DENZAI and MEGALIFT have established a joint venture company in Algeria, North Africa.
The new venture is jointly owned by Tokyo, Japan-based Denzai KK’s new subsidiary, Denzai Algeria SARL, and Algeria’s largest heavy lifting and transport company, Megalift SARL.
It will be called Megalift Denzai SARL and is based in the country’s capital, Algiers.
Chairman of the new 50:50 venture will be Kohki Uemura, Denzai KK chief executive officer, while the Megalift Denzai CEO will be Choukri Bouraiou, Megalift CEO.
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Pictured left
right are Choukri Bouraiou, Megalift CEO, and Kohki Uemura, Denzai KK CEO
The new 80 US ton Grove GRT780 rough terrain crane
Two new Grove rough terrain cranes
Manitowoc has unveiled two new Grove rough-terrain cranes, the GRT765 and GRT780. Deliveries begin in the second half of 2024.
The 80 US ton (73 tonne) GRT780 replaces both the RT770E and the GRT880 in the current lineup. It has a 155 foot (47 metre) five-section fullpower boom.
The 65 US ton (59 tonne) GRT765 replaces the RT765E-2. It has a 126 foot (38 metre) four-section full power boom.
“Customers will immediately notice the significant improvements in reach and strength, but we’ve also packed a lot of other benefits into these new models,” said John Bair, RT product manager.
Another record claimed for 4,000 tonne capacity crawler crane
A 4,000 tonne capacity lattice boom crawler crane from XCMG in China has broken another lifting record, according to the manufacturer.
The XGC88000, now with a luffing jib, was used to lift an 18 MW wind turbine weighing nearly 800 tonnes. It was the crane’s first lift working in the offshore wind energy industry. The lift took place at a cogeneration power plant in the coastal city of Yingkou in China’s northeastern Liaoning Province.
The offshore turbine had a hub height of 145 metres and it was nearly 270 metres from the ground to the utmost tip of the rotor. At its peak the 18 MW turbine can generate 44 kWh of electricity per revolution, XCMG said.
Mounting one of the three 126 metre rotor blades
Long game
Our share price index this month shows mixed results, with Finnish manufacturer Konecranes topping the board with an 18.42 per cent monthly change. The company also shows a 47.11 % year on year growth. The company said it is establishing the necessary supplier network and infrastructure to begin building port cranes in the USA.
Austrian manufacturer Palfinger recently released new financial results. In the first half of 2024, the company recorded revenue of EUR 1,175.4 million ($1,271.6 million).
The company recorded strong demand for service cranes and truck-mounted forklifts in the North American market, although it said there is still no recovery to be seen in China.
It commented that due to strong demand for loader cranes, the Asia region (APAC) showed good growth from a low level and it sees a positive trend in Latin America owing to growth in Brazil.
Its marine division recorded a significant increase in growth and profitability caused by additional service business and orders for offshore and marine cranes. However in Europe, order intake remains at a low level.
JULY/AUGUST IC SHARE INDEX
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Mobile and crawler cranes
Hareket gets 2,200 tonne crawler crane
Turkish heavy lift and transport specialist Hareket has taken delivery of a 2,200 tonne capacity lattice boom crawler crane with adjustable counterweight radius.
The Sany SCE22000A with double boom was delivered
Hareket’s new 2,200 tonne capacity Sany crawler crane
from China to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
A handover ceremony was attended by senior figures from the two companies and local dignitaries in Dubai. Among them were Abdullah Altunkum, Hareket CEO, Tom Liu, Sany Crane general manager, and Onur Saylan, consul general of Dubai.
Commenting at the occasion, Abdullah Altunkum said, “We are extremely proud and delighted to announce the delivery of our new 2,200 tonne capacity giant crawler crane in the UAE.
Tower Cranes North America in Nashville, Tennessee, USA on 12 June went off without a hitch and to great acclaim from the record crowd of close to 300 attendees.
Feedback on the event was overwhelmingly positive from delegates, speakers and sponsors alike.
TCNA 2024 got underway with the keynote presentation from Sam Moyer, general manager at All Tower Crane. He gave his carefully considered take on how the industry is evolving and what is helping to shape its future.
Technical presentations covered how to prepare cranes for bad weather and the pros and cons of steel versus synthetic fibre for hoisting applications. A panel discussion about erecting, reconfiguring and dismantling tower cranes drew lots of questions from the audience. It highlighted just how important it is to gain experience in such operations and to closely follow the correct procedures.
A site report from Pedro Alonso at Espamex gave interesting insight into efficiencies achieved on the project to construct the spectacular 475 metre Rise Tower in Mexico.
Abdullah Altunkum is a speaker at Cranes and Transport Middle East, a top level conference and
networking event for the industry being held in Dubai, UAE, on 1 and 2 October 2024. See the CATME preview on p16.
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For this, the 20th Anniversary iteration of the IC Transport 50 ranking of the world’s largest specialized transport companies, it is much more of a mixed result than the last one. ALEX DAHM reports
This year’s total IC Transport Index, of the top 50 companies, is up but only by a very small amount: 0.14 per cent.
Having said that, it is still up by 2,800 points which means an extra 2,800 tonnes of capacity is available. Last year the 2023 table was up by 5 % or a whopping
102,000 tonnes. It was also up in literally every parameter. Not the same can be said for this year.
The lack of significant overall increase this year was due to a reduction in the total capacity of heavy duty modular equipment, including self propelled modular
transporter (SPMT). This category’s total was down by 4.65 %, or 54,931 tonnes, to a total of 1,127,415 tonnes. Talk in the industry for some years had been of a glut of this type of equipment so it might be that this has now been corrected, at least among the top 50 companies.
Transport specialist Laso from Portugal has been investing heavily in its fleet of equipment for wind work
Perennial T50 leader Mammoet, for one, certainly dropped a chunk last year, reducing its count of modular equipment, by 94,975 tonnes. That is more than 8 % of the combined total of all the modular kit in the Top 50. Second place Sarens, however, added more than 7,000 tonnes to its modular fleet, making the total a hefty 126,040 tonnes.
Around the world many small companies, likely too small for this top 50, have been buying this type of modular equipment for the first time, in a bid to enter this heavy load moving sector.
SPECIALIZED UPTURN
Turning to the specialized trailers total for the top 50, this was up, by an impressive 6.79 % (57,749 tonnes), to a total of 908,177 tonnes.
BY THE NUMBERS
There are 4,135 more people working at the top 50 companies than last year. The number of tractor units is up by 478 compared to last year.
There are 259 fewer depots in 2024 than last year.
The total capacity of specialized trailers is up by 57,749 tonnes.
Modular equipment total capacity is down by 54,931 tonnes.
This is 35 % higher than it was ten years ago whereas the modular equipment fleet total is up by 25 % in the same ten year period.
Again, however, Mammoet also reduced its fleet of this type of equipment, by about 4,000 tonnes. This was about 20 % of its total 20,311 tonne total in 2023.
Among the top 50 companies the number of employees has increased significantly once again. This year the rise is by 7.8 % to 57,081 people, up from 52,946 in 2023. For the two previous years
Al Faris had the job of weighing, moving and loading out 19 modules, each weighting up to 950 tonnes, in Sharjah, UAE
the number also increased by more than 6 % each year.
Another increase is the number of tractor units, up by 478, or 1.78 %, to a total of 27,347. This has increased each year since 2020.
It is interesting to note there has been a significant reduction in the number of depots among the top 50 companies. In 2023 there were 2,495 depots and in 2024 this is down by 10.4 % to 2,236.
PLACINGS
Of the total 86 entries, up from 84 last year, we welcome three new entries, Aguado (in at 37th place) from Spain, BOSS (in at 50th place) from the USA and, highest placed of all, Sinopec from China, in at 23rd place.
In the top ten this year there has been more movement than usual, although not
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in the first three positions, still Mammoet, Sarens and Fagioli. Next, however, the All family of companies has moved up from 8th, displacing Landstar into 5th. NTC from India then gained a place in 6th.
Next, Barnhart gained two places in 7th, having acquired three companies early in the year. Down two places is Daseke, recently acquired by TFI International for US 1.1 billion. It will become part of its new owner’s Truckload segment. Dubaiheadquartered Al Faris, a new entry last year in 11th place, has made it into the top ten. ■
THE TRANSPORT 50
The Transport 50 Index is calculated using the total carrying capacity in metric tonnes of all specialized transport equipment in a company’s fleet. The two main sections are: specialized trailers; and modular trailers and SPMT.
It is very much a work in progress and will always be evolving and changing. We largely rely on the submission of entry forms completed by the companies listed. We are always interested to hear from companies that have not yet entered the Transport 50. If yours is one of them, please let us know and look out for the 2025 Transport 50 entry forms and calls for entries on the KHL web site during the second quarter of the year. You are welcome to inquire at any time about the next T50. Already a valuable reference, with your help the Transport 50 will continue to improve, hopefully one day expanding sufficiently to become the T100.
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The Cranes and Transport Middle East
conference is coming up fast, being held for the fourth time in Dubai. ICST previews this must-attend event
Senior figures from the Middle East and global crane and transport industry –including representatives from Saudi Aramco, Sanghvi Movers, Hareket, Hovago and Select Plant Hire – will participate in the fourth Cranes and Transport Middle East (CATME) conference in Dubai, UAE, on 1 and 2 October 2024.
Keynote addresses at CATME 2024 will be given by Rishi Sanghvi, managing director at Sanghvi Movers, addressing how to succeed in the crane rental business, and Mustafa Al-Abdulmohsin, lead engineer at Saudi Aramco, who will discuss lessons the
IN THE PROGRAMME
Speakers and topics confirmed so far for CATME 2024 include the following:
MORNING
KEYNOTE: Making it pay - the business of renting cranes and staying ahead in a competitive industry
Rishi Sanghvi, managing director, Sanghvi Movers.
Meeting
centre via courtesy transport service.
To reserve your place and view the CATME 2024 programme, visit the event website: https://khl-catme.com.
company has learned from its critical lifting operations.
Sanghvi Movers is one of the world’s largest crane-owning companies and Saudi Aramco is the largest oil company in the world, by a very large margin.
The 2024 CATME conference is at the Jafza One Convention Centre inside the Jebel Ali Free Zone. It will comprise an evening reception at the JA Lake View hotel on 1 October, followed on 2 October by a full-day conference at the Jafza One Convention Centre.
The event hotel is part of the JA Resort Hotel Complex, on the sea near the Palm Jebel Ali. It is linked to the conference
Other speakers will include the chief executive officer at Turkey-based Hareket, Abdullah Altunkum, who will discuss the globalisation of the lifting and specialized transport market and what it means for businesses. Hareket recently expanded its heavy lift crane fleet with a new 2,200 tonne crawler crane delivered to Dubai.
There will be two panel discussions, one on digital technology and the second looking at the regional demand for cranes and transport equipment in the context of major Saudi Arabian investment in projects such as NEOM, in the north west of the country.
The Big Data panel discussion will be a call to action for the industry to make the most of the possibilities of telematic and other data to increase efficiency and
Globalisation of the lifting and specialized transport sector
AFTERNOON
KEYNOTE: Excellence in lifting - unveiling lessons from critical lifting operations
Mustafa Al-Abdulmohsin, lead engineer, mobility & logistic services dept, Saudi Aramco.
Abdullah Altunkum, CEO, Hareket.
Big data: how it is used now and what is its real potential?
Andrew Youssef, general manager, Africa, Middle East and CIS, Manitowoc.
ROUND TABLE: Big data and telematics
Stephen Bradby, technical and engineering leader, Select Plant Hire (Laing O’Rourke)
Andrei Geikalo, CEO, MyCrane Frank Vermeulen, co-founder, Neargrid
Andrew Youssef, general manager, Africa, Middle East and CIS, Manitowoc CHAIR: Niamh Marriott, deputy editor, International Cranes and Specialized Transport.
JA Lake View hotel, Dubai, UAE
of minds
improve safety before, during and after a project’s construction phase. It also has implications and benefits further down the line throughout the life of the building, infrastructure or other types of project.
Improving health and safety in lifting and transport operations; increasing productivity through fleet management
Adel Fattah, business development manager, Tamimi Rentals.
ROUND TABLE: Meeting the demand for cranes in Saudi Arabia and the surrounding region
Tiemen Reitsma, international
BUILDING ON SUCCESS
This fourth CATME is being held following successful previous events, all in Dubai, in 2016, 2018 and 2022.
The Middle East remains one of the world’s most active construction and infrastructure markets, with public and private investment in transport, utilities, tourism, housing and ports. Countries in the region are making efforts to diversify their economies beyond oil and gas in anticipation of the energy transition to renewables.
Projects in Saudi Arabia alone include the giant Neom scheme, plus preparations for the World Expo 2030 to be held in the capital city Riyadh and the 25th FIFA World
sales manager, Hovago
Duncan Salt, CEO, Wolffkran
CHAIR: Alex Dahm, editor, International Cranes and Specialized Transport.
Challenges and opportunities for the specialized transport sector
Thomas Ziegler, head of specialized transport and Jannick Mathieu, area sales manager, both from Scheuerle.
Networking opportunities are one of the key benefits of the CATME conference
Cup football in 2034. It will be the second time this latter event has been held in the Middle East, after Qatar in 2022.
In addition to being a great learning opportunity, CATME 2024 is highly valuable for its networking potential. Multiple opportunities to meet new and existing high level contacts in the industry could prove vital to the success of your business. Participate fully in the conference sessions, refreshment breaks, receptions and lunch to maximise the benefits.
Sponsors will be showing their latest products and services with table top displays running throughout the day of the main event. The platinum sponsor for CATME 2022 is AMCS technologies, while gold sponsor is XCMG.
Silver sponsors are Liebherr, Manitowoc, Sennebogen and Wolffkran. Lunch sponsor is MyCrane, breaks sponsor is Kito Crosby and welcome drinks sponsor is Terex.
Bronze sponsors are: Hydratight, ITH Bolting Technology, Modulift, Neargrid, NET (North East Telecommunications), Python, Schaften Cranes, Techking Tyre Solutions and WireCo.
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Saving lives: the importance of proper inspection of hardware and slings
Marcel Tabuteau, regional sales manager, Middle East & India, Kito Crosby.
Foundations of NEOM: how multiple crawler cranes were the best choice, starting with the early infrastructure elements. Speaker from Sennebogen to be confirmed.
NOTE: The programme remains under development and is subject to change at short notice. At the time of writing the organisers were waiting to confirm an economics speaker to discuss prospects for the region and a couple more participants for the panel discussions.
Cranes and Transport Middle East is a great learning opportunity
Dubai boasts some truly spectacular architecture
TII Group is offering a financial incentive to promote sustainability
Embracing eco-technologies and adopting sustainable practices is proving cost effective. NIAMH
MARRIOTT reports
Whether it’s the use of HVO fuel or fully electric cranes, smart battery solutions and greener transport options, investing in repairing new cranes, setting new ESG goals or imposing environmental standards for sites, the industry is leading the way, reducing its carbon footprint and its impact on the planet.
Though the crane rental market worldwide remains significantly influenced by the oil and gas sector, there is a lot of work available in the different renewable sectors. These offer projects, particularly in wind energy, with new projects offshore gaining traction. There is demand for green solutions, and work available in green sectors, and the industry is taking note.
REPAIR AND REUSE
Crane manufacturers worldwide are continuing to look for ways to meet customer sustainability requirements while continuing to offer competitive pricing. One of these solutions is the
Going green
remanufacture of cranes already in use.
Many of the larger manufacturers already offer repair solutions for cranes, either as part of their after-care service or as a dedicated division of their business.
Manufacturer Manitowoc has its EnCore programme. The company says that whether a crane requires repair due to damage caused by an accident, or needs an end of service life rebuild, EnCore gives a viable option over a new crane purchase.
It says the key advantages of remanufacturing include maximising your investment, reducing downtime and security in the knowledge that the crane has been restored to industry-standard and engineering specifications. Manitowoc also offers a component exchange programme.
NEARLY NEW
German crane specialist BKL says it not only offers a range of new tower cranes but can also provide “nearly new” and used cranes too. This also includes parts and accessories. Its cranes can be serviced and repaired by BKL’s technicians. New to BKL is its purchase of used cranes.
Japanese manufacturer Tadano offers repair work as part of its after sales service at its factory in Lauf, Germany, where it has a specialist crane workshop, where cranes are inspected and remanufactured.
PARTNER UP
Announced during the Bauma construction equipment exhibition in October 2022, Crowland Cranes and Avezaat Cranes formed a joint service partner agreement. The two companies have already worked closely together in recent years on crane repair projects.
WIND WORK
Many crane and specialized transport companies are finding a plethora of work in the wind energy sector. Luxembourg-based transport company Faymonville has created new products to help move large wind
turbine components to construction sites.
“Renewable energies have been an important topic for some time,” says a spokesperson for the family-run company.
The Faymonville Group’s recent WindMover Days event highlighted the company’s dedication to the evolving wind power industry by showcasing specialized transport solutions for increasingly larger wind tower elements and rotor blades.
“The wind power industry in particular is subject to continuous development. Offshore systems and wind farms are growing continuously, as are the dimensions of the wind tower elements and rotor blades – and with them the transport challenges.”
Over four days, around 250 industry experts explored Faymonville’s high-tech offerings, including the WingMax flatbed trailer, Cometto BladeMax1000, and various self-steering and low loader trailers designed for efficient and safe wind turbine component transport. These innovations not only enhance transport capabilities but also reduce costs and environmental impact.
COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS
Many new joint ventures are being formed globally, with a focus on the energy transition and creating a sustainable future.
Recently, Tadano announced a new global collaboration with Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas to develop wind turbine nacelle cranes. The nacelle cranes are designed for Vestas’ V236 offshore wind turbines.
Tadano says, “We aim to contribute
to the offshore wind power generation sector, which is also being promoted by the Japanese government, through our product lineup, and we strive to achieve carbon net zero by 2050.”
In its mid-term management plan for 2024-2026, Tadano stated that advancing decarbonisation is a key driver for the company’s growth strategy.
ESG
Belgian-headquartered lifting giant Sarens has been implementing its ESG initiatives for several years and continues to focus heavily on sustainable practices throughout its global work.
The company has launched the Sarens Sustainability Accelerator to drive smarter engineering solutions and cleaner energy opportunities, particularly in the wind and clean energy sectors. Sarens developed a giant electric crane, the SGC-90, which can connect to the electricity grid and also produce its own energy regeneratively, with zero emissions.
Sarens received the EcoVadis Bronze Medal for commitment to environmental, social, and corporate responsibility.
Sarens is also investing in hybrid cranes and low-emissions technology, ensuring new fleet additions meet stringent emissions standards. In addition, it is researching electric SPMT power packs, promoting recycling, and reducing energy consumption across its offices.
Sarens has established partnerships for sustainable wind energy projects and zero-emissions initiatives in nuclear energy. It is also prioritising protection of marine life by switching to biodegradable oils and powering its offices using solar energy.
Through these efforts, Sarens is significantly contributing to the global energy transition and fostering a culture of sustainability in the company.
ICST spoke exclusively to Sarens’ commercial director of project solutions, Yannick Sel, to learn how the heavy lift giant is leading the lifting and transport work in the energy sector. The full interview is on craneandtransportbriefing.com
“I think we all have to work together as an entire supply chain and really make these projects happen with the bigger goal in mind, a more sustainable future,” he says.
He agrees the industry needs to work together to meet future demand. “It’s really »
Heavy lift giant Sarens is focusing on its ESG initiatives and work in various renewable energy sectors
German crane specialist BKL now offers nearly new and used cranes Innovation
electrification and alternative fuels are key in Mammoet’s drive towards net zero emissions
Tadano’s EVolt eGR-250N is the world’s first fully electric rough terrain crane
about getting the right outlook. Sometimes we need to have thinking on a higher level, to also save costs.”
ZERO EMISSION LIFTING
International heavy lift and transport specialist Mammoet is innovating with zeroemission lifting and transport on site to help its customers reduce the carbon footprint of their projects.
Mammoet’s head of sustainability Mathias Hoogstra, says, “If you ask me what my main vision is, I want us to redefine the construction site – at least at small scale initially – where we have electric or hydrogen cars, electric cranes, electric trucks, and have all this equipment crosslink and charge each other.”
Mammoet sees sustainability as an important factor in the future of the heavy
lifting and transport industry, and is working on electrifying its crane fleet. A major challenge is the sheer scale of the huge and heavy loads involved.
Recent developments, however, mean an entire project can now be done without engine exhaust emissions. Hoogstra explains, “I wouldn’t say the whole flood wave is already there, but the first change is starting. If you want to be a leader in the market, in my opinion, you must ensure that you are leading this whole transition.”
ELECTRIC SPMT
Self propelled modular transporter (SPMT) is used on many projects so it makes sense to electrify it for net zero heavy transport. Mammoet used an outside supplier and the first electric Power Pack Unit (ePPU) prototype was tested at Mammoet in Schiedam, Netherlands.
In terms of capability there is no significant difference between electric and diesel-powered SPMT and both offer a capacity of 40 tonnes per axle line, Mammoet says.
Swapping out the PPU diesel engine and fuel tanks for an electric motor and battery helps sustainability by future-proofing existing equipment and it extends its service life.
MORE ELECTRIC CRANES
Other manufacturers and companies are taking note of the rising popularity of electric cranes.
In April 2022 Tadano announced it was working on a fully battery-electric rough terrain crane and that development has now reached fruition.
It says its EVolt eGR-250N is the world’s first fully electric rough terrain crane put into practical use. It is designed to offer the same performance as its diesel equivalent. Working radius is 34 metres, its maximum lifting height from the ground is 44.2 metres, and it can travel at up to 49 km/h.
Italy-based Marchetti launched its CW 25. 35 HY fully electric telescopic crawler crane at the Intermat 2024 trade show in Paris, France, late April 2024.
The new crane has a 17 tonne pick and carry lifting capacity and boasts a compact size, with a total weight of 25.5 tonnes. Power comes from an electric motor and lithium batteries and the crane carries 3.3 tonnes of counterweight.
FINANCIAL INCENTIVE
The TII Group is promoting sustainability in the transport and logistics industry in a novel way – by offering a €70,000 TII environmental bonus on the purchase of the fully electric Kamag ePrecisionMover (ePM) swap body transporter. This incentive is available for the remainder of 2024.
The industry is making significant strides in embracing eco-technologies and sustainable practices. As the work available shifts towards greener operations, it not only benefits the environment but also saves money. ■
Allelys takes the train
UK-based transport and lifting specialist
Allelys overcame multiple engineering challenges to remove one railway carriage and six locomotives from Penrhyn Castle in Wales and transport them to six locations.
A recent decision to convert the Railway Museum into a new Industrial Penrhyn Experience meant Allelys was tasked with removing the exhibits and transporting them to their new homes.
“Allelys are well known for our knowledge and experience within the rail and rolling stock sector and we had to pull on this experience to design a solution for this project. The building housing the exhibits is Grade 1 listed, with incredibly restricted space and height available,” explained Matt Cobain, head of heritage and museum projects at Allelys.
“The planning and engineering involved was absolutely essential to its success and began 18 months prior to the execution, with Allelys acting as advisors to the client throughout. With narrow archways at the Old Stable Yard to load out through, all units were required to be moved sideways to align with the door. The height restriction at Grand Lodge also significantly
The railway museum is inside Penrhyn Castle, owned by the National Trust. Each locomotive was transported on a wafer bed trailer to its new location
impacted on the trailers we could use.”
A solution was engineered, starting with installation of an aluminium trackway system to protect the cobbled courtyard. Specialist equipment was used to skate the units down to the door, then sideways
MAMMOET MOVES IN MANCHESTER
International heavy transport and lifting specialist Mammoet used self propelled modular transporter (SPMT) to move a 196 tonne two-storey link bridge at Terminal Two, Manchester Airport, in the UK, as part of a £1.3 billion ($1.66 billion) programme to modernise the terminal.
The bridge will connect the existing terminal building to a new pier under construction, which will offer extra aircraft gates, stands and seating.
More than 270 pieces of steel went into constructing the bridge, comprising metal decking and 150 mm thick concrete slab flooring.
The 27 metre long, 10 metre high bridge was pre-assembled on the airfield over the course of three months and then moved into its final place last week using SPMT in a process which took eight hours.
“We’re delighted to mark another major milestone in the delivery of the Transformation Programme. Installing this link bridge was a massive undertaking and it was incredible to watch such a huge piece of infrastructure carefully lifted into place, precise to the millimetre,” said a spokesperson for the project.
The Hawarden steam locomotive was transported to Middleton Railway in Leeds, UK
to align with the waiting trailer.
Temporary rail was then used to load a combination of 2 and 3 axle wafer bed trailers. Each unit was transported through Grand Lodge and onward to its destination.
The oldest of the units, the 1848 Fire Queen, required additional engineering support with the use of a custom-designed frame fabricated in-house by Allelys. The frame was built around the unit and then jacked up. The load and forces were then put through the frame rather than the cargo to ensure maximum protection.
Allelys spent three weeks on site extracting each unit one by one, providing the full engineering and project management scope of work, in addition to managing contractors on site.
With the units ranging from 15 to 35 tonnes, each one was transported on a wafer bed trailer to its new location as follows:
■ The Fire Queen and its tender to the Vale of Rheidol
■ Vesta to the Bury Transport Museum
■ Hawarden to the Middleton Railway
■ Haydock to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
■ Beckton No 1 to the Museum of Scottish Railways
■ Kettering No 3 to the Waterford and Suir Valley Railway. n
BOSS hauls huge reactors for petrochemical project
The heavy haul division at BOSS Crane & Rigging in the USA was contracted to transport two reactors in California for a client in the petrochemical industry.
The project spanned 12 days, starting when the BOSS team began receiving the two reactors and associated material at the port. The BOSS team managed the cargo on a deck barge until the roll-off process began onsite five days after the first reactor was received.
The BOSS team skilfully hauled the reactors 1.4 miles (2.25 km) from the offloading facility to the staging area. The heaviest of the two reactors weighed 682,000 pounds (309 tonnes) and was 75 feet long, 17 feet wide and 16 feet tall (23 x 5.2 x 4.9 metres). The BOSS team used 18 axle-lines of Scheuerle K22 trailers, a prime mover, two push trucks and two pull trucks per load.
Prior to the haul, BOSS acquired the necessary transport permits and co-ordinated a California Department of Transportation inspection on all transportrelated equipment.
BOSS clocked 576 man hours during the
The over-the-road transport route consisted of hilly terrain along paved roads and included a rail crossing
planning stage and 210 during execution.
The over-the-road transport route consisted of hilly terrain along paved roads. The push and pull trucks provided extra power and ensured a safe transport along a route with steep inclines and declines.
The weather was unseasonably cold and rainy in this area of California, and on the day of transport it rained heavily before and during the transport. Water shed onto the roadway from nearby hills making the transport even more complex.
The loads were escorted by four California Highway Patrol escorts, two bucket trucks and a civilian escort.
Laso moves more turbines
Portuguese specialized transport company Laso transported the components of five wind turbines for the new Stev Wind Farm in Spain.
A total of 50 wind components were transported, including tubular tower sections, nacelles, hubs, drives and blades, to the site near Zaragoza. The components were loaded at different locations, including Aranda del Duero and Santander, increasing the complexity of the planning and logistical co-ordination. The operation began on 14 June and was completed on 8 July.
One of the main difficulties was adverse weather. As high temperatures increase
the risk of fire, additional precautions are required, such as condition checks of the cargo.
More than 20 Laso employees were involved, including sales teams, project managers, drivers and pilots. n
BOSS was the only heavy haul expert available that had the right equipment to fit under the client’s pipe rack while the reactor was loaded onto the trailer, according to the company. The 18 axle-lines of K22 trailers are the lowest-reaching trailers available in the country, according to BOSS. n
NEW EVENT FOR TRUCK BODYBUILDING INDUSTRY
The organiser of the GIS crane, transport and aerial work platform exhibition in Italy has launched a new event for the commercial truck customisation industry, covering truck-mounted cranes and aerial work platforms, among others.
The TCUBE show is in Piacenza, Italy, from 17 to19 October 2024. It will spotlight Europe’s truck bodybuilding industry. Exhibitors include manufacturers and suppliers of truckmounted cranes, truck-mounted work platforms and low loader trailers for construction and access.
The components transported included tubes, nacelle, hubs, drives and blades
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The Workshop will include plenty of networking and education sessions
Talking shop
Hundreds of lifting and transport specialists will gather in September for the annual SC&RA Crane and Rigging Workshop. HANNAH SUNDERMEYER reports
The Crane and Rigging Workshop is where industry members connect. Join them Tuesday, 24 September through Thursday, 26 September, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel in Glendale, Arizona, USA.
Kicking off the Workshop on Wednesday will be a compelling Opening Session titled The Plaintiff’s Playbook. Soaring insurance costs are a hot button topic in the industry, with no end in sight. This panel discussion will arm your business when going to battle in the courtroom. Renowned plaintiff’s attorney, Michael Goldberg, will go toe-totoe with veteran defence attorney, Scott Moulton. These legal experts will share strategies for ways your company can insulate itself from nuclear verdicts.
The panel will also include Chris Mikolay, senior VP, National Interstate and Billy
Smith, claims & risk management at NBIS.
A highly anticipated Breakout Session on the same day will be Eyes on Safety: Enhancing Mobile Equipment with Camera Technology. The session will be led by Edwin Bullmer, safety manager, Phoenix Crane Rental; Mike Knott, president, Phoenix Crane Rental; Colton Rhew, field safety, Buckner HeavyLift Cranes; and Meredith Williams, president, Buckner HeavyLift Cranes.
THE NEXT DAY
The Exhibit Center will feature 88 booths displaying equipment, products and services, as well as providing lots of networking opportunity
Thursday’s Keynote Session, Hope Unseen: Finding Success in Adversity, will be delivered by major (retired) Scotty Smiley. He was the first blind active-duty officer in military history following a face-toface confrontation in 2005 with an Iraqi terrorist suicide car bomber. After his injury, Scotty’s faith led him to forgive his attacker and inspired him to rebuild his life while continuing to serve his country in the US Army. Smiley then went on to tandem skydive with the US Army’s Golden Knights, climb Mount Rainier and complete a Coeur d’Alene Ironman. Major Smiley was also named Soldier of the Year in 2007 and ESPN awarded him an ESPY Award in 2008.
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Attendees will hear real-life examples and case studies of camera footage saving personnel and member companies from devastating legal and financial repercussions. Understand the basics of camera technology (inward-facing, outward-facing, dashcams, etc.), and their practical uses in fleets. All of which ultimately enhance safety and accountability across the industry. »
Another must-see breakout session is
titled, The Latest on Equipment Innovations. Staying ahead of the curve of the everevolving equipment used in the industry can be a daunting task. Attendees of the session will hear from leading manufacturers as they discuss cutting-edge technologies and advances designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity on the jobsite. The participating manufacturers are Broderson Manufacturing, Load King, Maeda America and Manitex International. Panellists include: Ed Hisrich, vice president of sales at Broderson Manufacturing; John Lukow, senior vice president, cranes, at Load King; John Carpenter, senior sales manager, North America, at Maeda America; and Colton Peterson, product manager at Manitex International.
Additional breakout sessions at this year’s Workshop include: Reviving Giants: The Art of Rebuilding and Remanufacturing Cranes; Success Stories and Strategies for a Winning Workforce; Solid Foundations: Outrigger Pads, Materials and Selection; The Most Important Questions You Should be Asking Your Insurance Broker; Increase Crane and Rigging Safety through Lift
Committee meetings are well attended
Planning, Guidance, and Engineering; Eight Daily Habits to Support Your Physical and Mental Wellbeing; Elevating Equipment Reliability & Safety Using Dynamic Testing; and The Science of Cabling and Optimization Solutions.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
The Exhibit Center will host 88 companies displaying new equipment and services. Attendees will also be treated to two evening receptions, as well as a wide range of networking breaks throughout the day. There will be a plethora of opportunities to network, both day and night, including the First Timers’ Reception for all new attendees of the event.
Members are also encouraged to attend
any or all committee meetings, which include the Tower Crane Committee, Safety Education and Training Committee, Labor Committee and the Crane & Rigging Group Governing Committee.
The Workshop will also hold the oneday Leadership Forum, which is tailored to empower the next generation of thought leaders. This session pairs participants with experienced industry mentors to strengthen networks and accelerate the advancement of top talent into higher professional and Association leadership roles. Interested attendees must be sure to apply beforehand. ■
■ To register for the Workshop, visit: scranet.org/CRW2024
Tusk Lifting has ordered a second lifting beam from Britlift
BESPOKE BEAM
UK-based lifting equipment provider
Tusk Lifting required a 400 tonne lifting beam to ensure safe lifting of giant sub-sea cable reels. Tusk turned to beam UK specialists Britlift to design and manufacture the product.
“Our client needed a beam that could lift reels with offset centres of gravity,” says Julie Montgomery, sales and systems support lead for Tusk Lifting. “We brought Britlift the challenge and they came up with the solution.”
Working closely with Tusk Lifting and its client, Britlift supplied custom box spreader beam with a cradle and stand and heavy-duty sling adjuster. Its technical team specified a more hardwearing paint finish to better withstand offshore conditions.
Britlift also supplied proof of load testing and magnetic particle inspection, with an enhanced quality pack which included an inspection and test plan as well as welding maps with related procedures and qualifications, plus reports covering structural calculations and the paint specification.
Hook up
Below the hook devices are improving the safety and efficiency of lifts, despite challenging sites. NIAMH MARRIOTT
Used for a range of heavy lifting work, new below the hook products, both standard and bespoke, are being developed, tested and launched to market. These devices, often viewed as an extension of the hook, can be tailored to each specific lift, enhancing both the efficiency and safety of a project.
SAFE TESTS
The safety precautions of a load test can dramatically affect the outcome. Spanish automation and lifting equipment manufacturer Elebia Autohooks launched its D10 drop test release hook, designed specifically for load testing. The company says it offers both improved safety and efficiency in load handling applications.
The 10 tonne load drop hook is controlled remotely which improves the safety of the work, as there is no need for manual intervention, climbing or the use of ropes or cables. The company adds that the automated quick drop systems also saves time by reducing workflows and comes equipped with high capacity battery for extended productivity.
VERTICAL POSITION
USA-based lifting equipment provider
Elebia’s latest drop test hook is automatically controlled
Mazzella offers a below the hook device for lifting coils in a vertical position
Mazzella has engineered and manufactured a below the hook device for lifting coils of steel in a vertical position. As the vertical lifting tong extends, the outer pads come together to press against the outer diameter of the coil, while the inner pads spread apart to press against the inner diameter of the coil.
The outer pads are adjustable in 140 mm increments with the largest distance in the open state being 1,300 mm, compressing down to 1,120 mm in the closed state. The
OFFSHORE OPERATIONS
UK-based specialist lifting equipment manufacturer, Modulift, is facilitating the construction of a complex offshore energy project, Princess Elisabeth, in the North Sea. Claimed as the world’s first artificial energy island, it marks a significant milestone in renewable energy infrastructure development. It is being constructed by TM Edison, a joint venture between European marine companies Jan De Nul and DEME Group. Assembling the infrastructure of the energy island requires lifting and manoeuvring large structural elements. The outer perimeter of the island will be made up of a series of concrete caisson
inner pads are adjustable in 100 mm increments with the largest distance in the open state being 360 mm.
LOSS REDUCTION
Dropped objects are a safety hazard in industry and lead to numerous accidents.
The Green Pin Catch Shackle, made by Dutch manufacturer Van Beest, prevents the accidental dropping of shackle bolts, nuts, cotter pins and even complete shackles which, the company says, helps prevent injuries or deaths.
These shackles have an attachment point on each component to connect them to a lanyard. The product was
A practical feature of the Caldwell Group’s lifting points is the deflector disc
developed in co-operation with DROPS, a non-profit organisation focused exclusively on dropped objects prevention schemes. It is suitable for both one-leg and multi-leg systems and is available in a range with a working load limit (WLL) from 1.8 up to 8.6 tonnes.
LOAD CONNECTION
USA-based manufacturer The Caldwell
High visibility braided Taurus Lifting Slings are the latest below the hook innovation from USA-based synthetic fibre rope and lifting equipment provider Samson Rope
structures. These are built onshore before being transported to their offshore location.
Ruben Verschueren, TM Edison, says, “Modulift’s spreader beams have been integral to the construction of the concrete sections, with one formwork section weighing around 17 tonnes and 10 metres in length. We are using a 1-over-1 configuration, utilising a MOD 34 spreader beam at the top and a MOD 24 on the bottom." Construction of the island is expected to last until 2026.
Situated 30 miles (50 km) off the coast of Belgium, the Princess Elisabeth island will act as an international energy hub
Group expanded its series of RUD ACPTurnado lifting points, with Max and Supermax versions. A lifting point is a key below the hook product because it is the connection between the lifting gear and the load.
ACP stands for automatic centre point. The RUD ACP-Turnado’s lift shackle turns in the load direction automatically when it is lifted, so it cannot remain in an incorrect position. Dangerous transverse loads and a sudden drop of the load are excluded, due to a unique spring mechanism.
With the relaunch, RUD has gone one step further in terms of WLL, the company says. The ACP-Turnado lifting point is now available from 10 to 100 mm, meaning the product can be used for many applications, including extreme heavy duty use.
A practical feature of Max and Supermax versions is the deflector disc. It carries an angle marking and enables a quick, simple assessment of the current stop angle. It has a universal bolt head with internal and external hexagon, which enables optimum handling. The bolt is captive, but still replaceable, which is useful in many applications, Caldwell adds.
Continuous advancements in below the hook devices are significantly enhancing the safety and efficiency of lifting operations, meeting the demands of complex projects and ensuring better performance and protection on site. ■
The Green Pin Catch Shackle is designed to prevent dropped objects
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Positioning the Enerpac JS-250 under the bridge deck
The bridge deck lifted clear of the abutments using the Enerpac JS-250 jack-up system
Like thousands of bridges across Europe, Berlin’s Marggraff Bridge, a 60 metre long 1960s-built concrete structure, was suffering from age and deterioration.
In the 2010s, routine inspections revealed that the bridge was more dilapidated than originally envisaged and much of its’s prestressed concrete structure was damaged and decayed.
Finally, in 2015, the Waterways and Shipping Administration, which is currently in charge of maintaining the safety of the bridge, took the decision to remove Marggraffbrűcke and replace it with a safer, more modern alternative.
For German heavy lift contractor
Autokrane Schares, the company charged with removing the 1965-built Marggraffbrűcke, the key difficulty was lifting the 1,500 tonne, 60 metre long span just meters away from a busy road intersection and in an area festooned with overhead power lines while a single track railway tunnel and high voltage line ran parallel to the bank beneath the bridge.
RESTRICTED SPACE
“Space restrictions at the site made this a very challenging project,” said Max Boere, team leader SPMT, Autokrane Schares.
To safely remove the Marggraffbrűcke,
Boere and his team opted to use a hi-tec automated lifting system produced by US-quoted high-pressure hydraulics company, Enerpac, which stacks together piles of specially designed steel barrels to incrementally lift heavy and unusual loads.
The Marggraffbrűcke in fact comprised three superstructures which were supported by box abutments with flat foundations on the bank of the canal.
To safely take these apart, the team first used cutting equipment to remove a section of the bridge deck at each end of the structure, allowing them to lower the JS-250 jack-up tower bases and header beams on to the narrow canal tow path below. These were extended to support two of the corners of the load.
Next, the team floated two pontoons in the canal directly underneath the bridge on which more towers of jack-bases were positioned until the remaining two corners of the load were supported.
Finally, using two interconnected split flow pumps designed to move uneven loads uniformly, a single machine operator was able to simultaneously raise each of the portions of bridge deck three meters clear of the bridge abutments while the jack-up’s synchronous technology maintained the balance of the load.
ON THE MOVE
Once free of the abutments, the 60 metre long reinforced concrete bridge sections were then moved laterally and slowly lowered onto steel frames resting on support structures. From there the sections were then floated to the side of the canal and lowered onto self-propelled modular transporter (SPMT) which then transported them by road to a nearby site for dismantling.
It took the Schares team two weeks to remove the three bridge sections, each weighing between 450 and 630 tonnes, using this system.
“The compactness and ease of set-up, together with accurate synchronised lifting, made the Enerpac JS-250 a perfect fit for this project,” Boere added.
A first road bridge on the site, built under the Weimar Republic and named after Arnold Marggraf, one of the men responsible for establishing the Berlin sewerage system, was constructed in 1930, in time for the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.
Demolition of the first Marggraffbrűcke was far more dramatic. That bridge was severely damaged when it was blown up at the end of World War II by the Nazis in order to delay the advance of the Red Army into Berlin city centre. ■
10th Edition
25-27 September 2025 - Piacenza (Italy)
25-27 September 2025 Piacenza (Italy)
25-27 September 2025 - Piacenza (Italy)
Wellness returns
Research from global professional services network Deloitte shows investments in mental health programmes in the workplace generate returns of up to five times their original value, sometimes more – including the healthy and happy employees that come along with such increases.
On the other side of the spectrum, in the USA, the cost of untreated mental illness can be staggering –with approximately US$200 billion spent on it annually. This enormous expense not only encompasses medical claim costs but also includes the indirect costs of turnover, absenteeism and reduced productivity.
Narrowing the focus, on average in the USA, employees struggling with mental health issues lose 27 work days a year – essentially equating to an entire month of lost productivity. According to UN News, across Europe it’s estimated that depression and anxiety result in 12 billion lost work days annually, costing the global economy nearly $1 trillion.
Numbers being what they are, the Deloitte study highlighted the fact that resignation costs often represent a double blow. Not only do you lose an employee’s knowledge and skills when they leave but hiring and onboarding new employees is expensive. Prevention is almost always the best option.
The cost of untreated mental illness in Europe is equally disruptive – with expenses arising from direct healthcare costs, lost productivity and social welfare expenditures. The European Mental Health Action Plan estimates that the annual cost of mental illness/health to European economies is around €600 billion – more than four per cent of GDP across EU countries.
SPECIALIZED CARRIERS & RIGGING ASSOCIATION
CHAIRMAN
Scott Bragg
Bragg Companies, Long Beach, California, USA
PRESIDENT
J Rozum
MSA Delivery Service, Canton, Michigan, USA
VICE PRESIDENT
Jim Sever
PSC Crane & Rigging, Piqua, Ohio, USA
TREASURER
Michael Vlaming
Vlaming & Associates, Vallejo, California, USA
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Harry Fry
Harry Fry & Associates, West Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
ALLIED INDUSTRIES GROUP
Mike Walsh
Dearborn Companies, Bridgeview, Illinois, USA
CRANE & RIGGING GROUP
Randy Sever
PSC Crane & Rigging, Piqua, Ohio, USA
TRANSPORTATION GROUP
David Yarbrough Yarbrough Transfer Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
SC&R FOUNDATION
PRESIDENT
Jennifer Gabel
JK Crane, Kenvil, New Jersey, USA
VICE PRESIDENT
Kate Landry
Deep South Crane & Rigging, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
TREASURER
Stephanie Bragg
Bragg Companies, Long Beach, California, USA
CANNOT BE IGNORED
To that end, as the conversation surrounding mental health in the workplace continues to gain momentum, business leaders must work collaboratively to address mental health as an integral part of their company’s culture and benefits package.
Just as physical health screenings, blood-pressure management and lifestyle choices are emphasised, mental health should receive equal attention. The costs of untreated mental health issues in the workplace are too significant to ignore.
That said, methods of investing in the mental health of your employees can be divided into the following categories: reactive (you help an employee after they’ve developed mental health symptoms), proactive (you help an employee to avoid developing mental health symptoms) and organisation-wide cultural change (you increase awareness around mental health).
The Deloitte research revealed the average return on investment here is €3, €5 and €6, respectively, per invested euro. Obviously, the primary focus is on people and their well-being but, in general, the largest gains were found to be achieved through programmes that: brought about large-scale cultural change within the organisation and impacted large numbers of employees, that focused on prevention and improving employee resiliency and that used technology to tailor support for people who need it the most.
At the end of the day, the Deloitte study, and myriad studies around the world like it, come to similar conclusions: by prioritising mental health and implementing supportive measures, organisations can mitigate the financial losses associated with absenteeism, turnover and reduced productivity.
Ultimately, investing in the mental well-being of employees is not only a compassionate approach but it is also a strategic business decision. ■
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Latest SC&RA 4 Under 40 recipients commit to industry’s next chapter. MIKE CHALMERS reports
Pioneering the future
In the rapidly evolving landscape that is crane, rigging and specialized transportation, next-generation leaders stand at the forefront of the transformations shaping the industry both today and into the future.
Each year SC&RA showcases a group of these individuals with its distinguished 4 Under 40 recognition. It spotlights SC&RA members under the age of 40 who are actively involved in immediately impacting their company, the industry and the Association overall through their participation on task forces, committees and events.
FUTURE VISION
Mathieu Chaudanson is one of SC&RA’s recipients for 2024. He is a senior associate, director of mobile crane engineering at member company Howard I. Shapiro & Associates Consulting Engineers, in Lynbrook, New York, USA.
Chaudanson holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from INSA Lyon in France; a master’s degree in mechanical research; and a New York State PE Licence. He admits to “falling” into the crane industry somewhat by accident.
“I landed an internship with Howard I. Shapiro & Associates and really fell in love with the work,” Chaudanson explained. “I get to work with big cranes every day – every kid’s dream!”
He added, “The engineering required in this field is perfect for me. I appreciate watching concepts materialise and it’s very rewarding when the job in the field is
performed just as I envisaged it in front of my computer.”
Vision being what it is, Chaudanson spearheaded the overhaul of Howard I. Shapiro & Associates’ billing system by introducing fixed fees that contributed to a 25 per cent revenue increase in 2023. He has also played an important role in expanding the company’s mobile crane engineering team from seven to nine engineers and drafters.
All the while, he maintained, “SC&RA’s impact on my professional growth has been significant. The Association’s guidance manuals are industry benchmarks and I had the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Guide to Tower Crane Procedures.”
USING THE MOMENT
Similar to Chaudanson, Tiffany Myhre, executive director at SC&RA member company Precision Heavy Haul in Tolleson, Arizona, USA, and a member of SC&RA’s Insurance and Risk Management Committee, considers it an honour to be recognised by SC&RA and the legacy such recognition represents.
Myhre graduated from Arizona State University magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in education and followed that up a few years later with an MBA from University of Phoenix. She was inspired and motivated by her father, Mike Poppe, to join PHH – having been around the industry her whole life.
“I believe our industry is a crucial part of the economy and that every day presents
BRITTANY BACHMAN
Marketing manager at Boulter Industrial Contractors
new challenges that give me a sense of accomplishment once achieved,” Myhre indicated.
To that end, in the past year, Myhre handled an incoming bid request for PHH and turned a cost-prohibitive project into a profitable one for the family business. “The project required a heavy haul transporter, and the amount of insurance coverage requested on the contract far exceeded what we believed the scope of work would require,” she pointed out.
“I was able to negotiate the insurance terms and coverage as well as have that company pay for the additional premium in order to do the work. It was a successful outcome for us, and the project has introduced us to new customers, including strengthening our working relationship with the original customer.”
PASSION AND PURPOSE
Charlie Reilly, director of operations at member company Palco Transportation in Lambertville, New Jersey, USA, considers his SC&RA 4 Under 40 recognition among the most prestigious he’s received in his career. Especially when less than a decade ago, he wasn’t even in the industry.
“Eight or nine years ago, I was working
CHARLIE REILLY
Director of operations at Palco Transportation
in retail and really couldn’t figure out what I wanted to do,” he said. “I began working here at Palco for my uncle as a pilot car operator. And in 2020, I went back to school and got a degree in logistics and supply chain management from Portland State University.”
Reilly moved into the Palco office, plugging into some operational work, and quickly found both passion and purpose.
“There’s a lot of planning and work that goes into each job we do,” he said. “It’s a great feeling when the job is completed safely, correctly and successfully. And to be recognised for my part in these types of projects is an absolute honour.”
One job that Reilly has personally contributed to at Palco is the design and build of a more streamlined process to track load movement, truck scheduling and other operational aspects of the business through specialized software. He has also worked on marketing Palco heavily in the past year, including the company’s first-time entry into SC&RA’s prestigious 2024 Hauling Job of the Year competition.
“We’ve seen profitability grow directly from these efforts, especially in recent months through events,” he noted, “and we’ve also gained new customers and
TIFFANY MYHRE
Executive director at Precision Heavy Haul
continue to build new relationships.”
Reilly also remains very active in SC&RA. A former Leadership Forum graduate, he now serves on the Permit Policy Committee, serving as its point-person volunteer for issues in the northeast states.
AT THE FOREFRONT
Like Reilly, Brittany Bachman, marketing manager at member company Boulter Industrial Contractors in Webster, New York, didn’t come up in the industry, but now makes a living promoting a company in the space.
“To be honest, when I started at Boulter, I remember once asking, ‘What is rigging?’” she explained. “Which, funnily enough, has now turned into one of my favourite marketing campaigns.”
Bachman earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from SUNY Oswego and eventually went from working at a sevenperson public affairs department at a hospital to being a one-person marketing team at Boulter.
“But I think that’s what I have enjoyed most,” she said. “Being able to immerse myself in the industry and learn about the opportunities and challenges within it.”
True to form, in July 2023, Bachman
MATHIEU CHAUDANSON,
Senior associate, director of mobile crane engineering at Howard I. Shapiro & Associates Consulting Engineers
redesigned and transferred Boulter’s website to HubSpot, focusing on enhancing the customer experience. “This strategic move has already yielded impressive results, increasing our website traffic by thirty percent,” she revealed. “Additionally, we’re on track to bring in twice the number of qualified leads compared to last year, directly impacting our sales pipeline and overall profitability.”
Bachman also serves on Boulter’s Young Leaders Development Committee and the Company’s board of directors, where she actively contributes to the company’s long-term growth strategies. Relatedly, in 2019, Bachman helped Boulter host its first Lift & Move USA event. (In 2023, Boulter was recognised by SC&RA as a Lift & Move USA Workforce Ambassador. Since 2019 she has attended INBOUND, a recognised sales and marketing conference, to gather fresh insight and strategies.
“The knowledge and ideas gained from this event are being implemented to keep our company at the forefront of the industry,” Bachman emphasised, “ensuring we continue to grow and maintain our position as a leading player for another hundred and thirty years.” ■
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App to improve operator productivity and safety
Hiab has launched its MyHiab mobile app designed to improve operator productivity and safety.
The digital companion provides features and content about Hiab equipment throughout its lifecycle. It also establishes a communication channel between Hiab and end-users.
MyHiab gives operators immediate access to the tools they need to better plan their working day and troubleshoot when things are not working as expected, the company said. If they need further assistance the app enables them to call their nearest Hiab service centre. In the
initial release, Hiab can contact end users directly with information about the equipment and service.
“Hiab operators are our biggest fans and the most influential advocates of our solutions,” said Michael Bruninx, senior vice president of services at Hiab. “This app is designed to support and simplify their workday and is our way of giving something back.”
The app can be downloaded in local languages from Apple’s App Store and Google Play. More markets and languages will be added soon.
■ For more information see: www.hiab.com
Remotely controlled mini crawler crane
Germany-headquartered equipment provider Uplifter has launched its Uplifter SG80 mini pick & carry crawler crane to the market. It has a maximum lifting capacity of just under 1 tonne.
The company said the robust platform on
the chassis enables the load to be set down on the crane while travelling, preventing the load from swinging back and forth. The hydraulically widened crawler chassis gives additional stability when transporting heavy loads and is remote controlled.
The crane can be used for a range of lifting and transport tasks and can lift loads up to 800 kilogrammes. It can be used on difficult and uneven terrain and can drive through interior doors.
Hybrid power means the option of emission free operations.
■ For more info see: www.uplifter.com
HYDRAULIC REMOTE CONTROLS AID PERFORMANCE
Denmark-based Danfoss Power Solutions has launched an hydraulic remote control portfolio.
Designed to withstand extreme and harsh environments, the Danfoss DHRC line increases machine productivity through controllability and operator comfort, plus customisable, robust, designs offer high reliability, the company said.
The hydraulic remote control range includes the DHRCJ joystick, DHRCP foot pedal, and DHRCD sectional
UPDATED JACK OFFERS REDUCED PULLING FORCE
Chinese company Hangzhou Apollo Lifting Equipment has updated its mechanical jack with a new optimised structure and other benefits. The pulling force required for the tool is significantly reduced, decreasing the handcranking force for a load of 5 tonnes from 316 to 210 Newtons. The gear shaft is made of 20CrMnTi steel with a thicker carburised layer to enhance wear resistance and extend service life. In addition, the steel plate of the foot is thicker, resulting in greater strength. The use of self-locking nuts minimises gaps and helps ensure high safety.
■ For more information see: www.apollohoist.com
valve. The controls are aimed at excavators, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, wheel loaders, forklifts, truck cranes, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and drilling machinery.
The range is designed for comfortable use with minimal effort. The joystick has an ergonomically designed handle and hand rest. Its grip can be configured with finger functions, enabling customisation based on operational requirements. The switch box is rated to IP68 offering high levels of ingress protection.
■ For more information see: www.danfoss.com
This month’s photo features a recent ESTA-winning project from UK-based Allelys, which completed a unique beach landing operation and subsequent challenging road transport of a 155 tonne transformer from Black Rock Sands in North Wales to an electrical substation at Trawsfynydd in the UK. The project won the ESTA 2024 Award for Combined Techniques.
EVENTS DIARY 2024
VERTIKAL DAYS
11 and 12 September 2024 Nottinghamshire, UK www.vertikaldays.net
IAA TRANSPORTATION
16 to 22 September 2024 Hannover, Germany www.iaa-transportation. com/en
SC&RA CRANE & RIGGING WORKSHOP
24 to 26 September 2024 Arizona, USA www.scranet.org
CRANES & TRANSPORT
MIDDLE EAST (CATME)
1 and 2 October 2024 Dubai, UAE www.khl-catme.com
POWER PROGRESS
SUMMIT & AWARDS 2024
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WORLD DEMOLITION SUMMIT
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BAUMA CHINA
26 to 29 November 2024 Shanghai, China www.bauma-china.com/en
PEOPLE NEWS
Long standing crane man ERIC ETCHART has been appointed chairman of the board at the WD-40 Company in the USA.
The San Diegoheadquartered WD-40 Company is a global brand well-known for maintenance, lubrication and cleaning products used by crane and transport equipment owners in workshops, factories and domestic applications.
Etchart is a former president and general manager at the Manitowoc Crane Group and senior vice president at its parent company, The Manitowoc Company. He started in the crane industry in 1983. He continues as a director at Uperio Group, (formerly the Belgian Arcomet and French Matebat companies) which sells and rents tower cranes worldwide.
CHRIS CARTWRIGHT has been appointed as the new European technical and sales manager for Unic
Cranes Europe.
He’ll work with Unic Cranes dealers across Europe and the UAE providing sales and technical support to more than 30 distributors.
With more than 22 years of experience in the crane industry, Chris has journeyed from his beginnings in machinery maintenance in 2002 to becoming a seasoned crane professional in various technical roles. His background includes field service and maintenance, technical support, design and fabrication. In 2011 he went to RaycoWylie as a service engineer, focusing on technical product development.
JAY HOLT has been named as director of assets and engineering at equipment rental company Engineered Rigging. Holt joins with more than 22 years of experience spanning work at Rigging International, Sarens, Bigge Crane and Rigging and Entergy.
Holt is responsible for managing Engineered Rigging’s rental fleet of heavy lifting and specialized transport
equipment and developing engineering solutions for clients.
ASHISHKUMAR TIWARI has been appointed sales director at digital crane rental platform MyCrane. He will be based in Mumbai, India. Tiwari has two decades of professional experience in India, working closely with the construction industry. Previous roles include senior manager, plant and machinery for Reliance Industries Limited, India’s largest public company.
“India is proving to be one of the most receptive markets for our vision to digitalise,” said Andrei Geikalo, MyCrane founder and CEO.
ILKKA HERLIN has been named as chair of the board of Cargotec Corporation’s Board of Directors at its annual general meeting. JUKKA MOISIO was elected as vice chair of the board.
The Board of Directors considers all members to be independent of the company.
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