OEM’s Used Equipment Platform
Liebherr, in collaboration with Krank technology, has announced the launch of its own hosted digital platform, the Used Equipment Marketplace, specifically tailored for selected product segments. This initiative is a first for a major global OEM and marks a significant advance in the disposal of used equipment, focusing on construction and material handling machines. The […]
Mini Cranes Added to Portfolio
SkyJacks has been appointed as the exclusive dealer for Jekko products in South Africa.The company’s extensive portfolio includes suspended access platforms, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and construction hoists, backed by a commitment to excellence in product quality and customer service. The partnership between Jekko and SkyJacks signifies a shared dedication to delivering reliable and efficient […]
Second Crane for Pulp Leader
Condra is to manufacture a second maintenance crane for Sappi’s Saiccor Mill, at Umkomaas on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. Ordered for turbine maintenance duty, the 25-tonner will join a 12,5/25/12,5ton overhead travelling crane manufactured by Condra last year for one of the mill’s dryer lines, and commissioned in March. Upgrade programme Both cranes are part […]
‘Moves What Matters’ Rebranding
‘Konecranes Moves What Matters’ is the newly launched branding for Konecranes, a global leader in the manufacture of materials handling equipment. With an eye on their future strategic growth ambitions, the company undertook a rebranding that would be representative of their values, services, technical expertise and the positive impact they play throughout the industries they […]
Refurbishment Makes a Lot of Sense
A 40-ton electric overhead travelling crane manufactured and commissioned 39 years ago is being refurbished at Condra’s main factory in Germiston, just a few months short of the machine’s ruby anniversary. The 21-metre-span double-girder crane is used for maintenance duties at an Mpumalanga power station. Its three-week overhaul and refurbishment will ensure continued operation into […]
Electric Rubber Tyre Gantry Cranes
Liebherr Container Cranes Lt has handed over four electric rubber tyre gantry cranes (ERTG) to customers in Italy. One ERTG has been delivered to Salerno Container Terminal (SCT) while three have been delivered to Consorzio Napoletano Terminal Containers, Naples. The ERTG delivered to SCT will work container stacks ten wide and 6 high. It is […]
Buy in Haste, Repent at Leisure
The capital equipment buying decision carries risk. There is cost and, quite often, a deadline. The scale of financial outlay must be carefully considered: if incorrect choice leads to equipment underperformance or, worse, failure, a replacement will have to be bought. Care and caution are the watchwords. Choosing a factory crane is especially tricky. Condra, […]
360-Degree Safety System
Mammoet is working with Rietveld, a specialist in fleet management and vehicle and machine safety systems, on a joint project to protect drivers and road users when mobile cranes are moving and maneuvering. The project combines three different safety technologies and was commissioned by Mammoet to support its customers to meet stricter safety regulations. Testing […]
Cranes with an Unmatched Pedigree
Condra has delivered electric hoists, two overhead cranes and a number of chain blocks to Platreef Mine, part of the Platreef PGM project near Mokopane in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The lifting equipment will be used for machinery maintenance work at various points across the mine site. Under development since 2020 by Ivanplats (Canada-based Ivanhoe […]
Crane Lifecycle Care
Investing in cranes and associated lifting equipment is probably one of the most important capex expenditures that a company can budget for. It makes sense then to ensure that the maintenance programming reduces downtime, is solution and predictive-driven and cost efficient. Konecranes and Demag, one of the world’s leading lifting equipment specialists, offer the latest […]
