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John F Hunt’s high reach takes down London high rises
John F Hunt started demolition of low rise buildings on the site in 2009, but is now starting work on Swanscombe Point, the first of three
New wireless control from HBC
HBC-radiomatic’s new FSE 510 is designed for the wireless control of industrial cranes, mobile hydraulic applications and other machinery.
Galicia crane of choice at Milan Cathedral
The G90 was acquired by Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano, which built and maintains the cathedral, along with the works of art inside.
Formerly Soosan Special Purpose Vehicles Co. Ltd, Junjin Construction & Special Purpose Machinery Co. Ltd, has built and is testing a prototype of the JK550T telescopic boom truck crane.
Manitex acquires Load King from Terex
Terex has sold its Load King Trailer manufacturing business to Manitex International, Inc. in the USA.
Lift and Shift India makes record move
It included the 2,400 tonne HA deck process platform, 550 tonnes of axles, 200 tonnes of load spreaders, and 100 tonnes of barge grillage.
Attachment enhances turbine lift for Bäumer
The crane was configured with a mega-wing-lift attachment to erected the Enercon E-70 wind turbine which stands 113 m tall.
These are questions about purpose and fulfillment. And through the years I’ve found that if you concentrate on purpose, the detail tends to handle itself.
London 2012’s Olympic Stadium raises the roof
London’s 2012 Olympic Stadium has reached another construction milestone as the cable net roof is lifted into place, ensuring the Stadium remains on target for completion by mid-2011.

