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ACECO's Karen Norheim Speaks about Digital Transformation in Manufacturing at the Financial Times-PTC's Industrial Innovation Series event in NYC

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Monday, November 18, 2019

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DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --On Wednesday, November 6th 2019, American Crane's President & COO, Karen Norheim, spoke alongside other industry professional at the Financial Times-PTC's Industrial Innovation Series event in New York City.

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DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --On Wednesday, November 6th 2019, American Crane's President & COO, Karen Norheim, spoke alongside other industry professional at the Financial Times-PTC's Industrial Innovation Series event in New York City.
This event was the first of a six-part series of global events created by the Financial Times and PTC discussing how manufacturers are adapting and staying competitive during the digital transformation that is upon us, and what constitute successful innovations in manufacturing.
Karen Norheim, one of the events many dynamic speakers, shared her insights, and success stories.
American Crane & Equipment Corporation is a leading manufacturer of custom designed electric overhead cranes and other material handling equipment.

Konecranes to Supply All Cranes for New Green Bay Packaging Paper Mill

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Friday, November 15, 2019

Konecranes, Equipment, Cranes, Construction, Crane, Technology

Leading global crane manufacturer Konecranes was selected by Green Bay Packaging as the lifting provider for a new $500 million, state-of-the-art facility that will be built on the companys existing 38-acre site in Green Bay, WI.

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Leading global crane manufacturer Konecranes was selected by Green Bay Packaging as the lifting provider for a new $500 million, state-of-the-art facility that will be built on the companys existing 38-acre site in Green Bay, WI.
Green Bay Packaging produces recycled kraft paper products used in the food and beverage industry and other consumer products.
Green Bay Packagings manufacturing protocol calls for the Autostore ASRS cranes to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Green Bay Packaging also purchased three maintenance cranes from Konecranes proven CXT series, which will be key to the upkeep and reliability of the plant.

India Tower Crane Market by Product Type, Design, Lifting Capacity, Application, Company & Region - Forecast to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 11, 2019

Construction & Property, Other Construction & Property, Construction, Economic sectors, Economy, Lifting equipment, Cranes, Ancient Greek technology, Crane, Heavy equipment, Liebherr Group, Zoomlion, Manitowoc Cranes

The Indian Tower Crane Market stood at 650 units in 2018 and the market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 16% during the forecast period.

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The Indian Tower Crane Market stood at 650 units in 2018 and the market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 16% during the forecast period.
The Indian Tower Crane Market can be segmented based on product type, by lifting capacity, by design, by region, by application and by company.
In terms of design, Top Sewling is the dominating segment in the Indian Tower Crane Market, as major tower cranes fall in this category.
Manitowoc, ACE, Zoomlion, Liebherr, among others are some of the leading players operating in the Indian Tower Crane Market.

Tadano Group Launches Demag Used Mobile Cranes Website, Designed by Sandhills Global

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Construction, Economic sectors, Tadano Limited, Terex, Lifting equipment, Cranes, Konecranes, Crane, Mobile crane

Web Management Consultants Ltd., a prominent website developer, hosted service provider, and media agency that Sandhills East acquired earlier this year, designed the new Demag Used Mobile Cranes website.

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Web Management Consultants Ltd., a prominent website developer, hosted service provider, and media agency that Sandhills East acquired earlier this year, designed the new Demag Used Mobile Cranes website.
Tadano Ltd. announced on July 31, 2019, that it had completed its acquisition of the Demag Mobile Cranes business from Terex Corporation for approximately $215 million (USD).
The acquisition included all-terrain cranes, the Demag factory in Zweibrcken, Germany, and eight subsidiaries of Terex, including sales and service locations, according to Tadano Group.
"The Tadano Group's long-term goal is to become the global leader in the lifting equipment industry, and the Demag Mobile Cranes acquisition is one vital step toward achieving that goal," said Tadano Group President and CEO Koichi Tadano in a statement to the manufacturer's customers.

Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau's Subject Matter Expert to Take Center Stage at LAGCOE 2019

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

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Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau's (CICB) Subject Matter Experts and Safety Advisors will be providing a technical session on OSHA's new rule for Crane Operator Evaluations.

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Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau's (CICB) Subject Matter Experts and Safety Advisors will be providing a technical session on OSHA's new rule for Crane Operator Evaluations.
The technical session will be led by Larry Kime, who has 35 years of experience in the industry training, inspecting and lift planning.
CICB's professionally trained instructors and subject matter experts are not only NCCCO Accredited Practical Examiners, but are NCCCO Certified as Mobile, Overhead & Articulating Crane Operators, Riggers, Signalpersons, Lift Directors and Crane Inspectors.
CICB's instructors have been awarded the prestigious Top Trainer Award in 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2009.

Revolutionary Unified Industries ProPath™ Automated Workstation Cranes Increase Productivity and Safety

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Monday, September 30, 2019

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The ProPath Automated Workstation Crane is easy to install with ergonomic components, making it the ideal solution for aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing applications, said Tony Alessi, product manager for the Unified Industries brand.

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The ProPath Automated Workstation Crane is easy to install with ergonomic components, making it the ideal solution for aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing applications, said Tony Alessi, product manager for the Unified Industries brand.
Ergonomically superior to standard bridge cranes and monorails, Unified Industries ETA Rail Systems and components are designed to maximize productivity.
A variety of options for the ProPath Automated Workstation Cranes Z-axis motion and control panels, as well as those to enhance communication, positioning, and safety are available.
For more information about the Unified Industries brand ProPath Automated Workstation Crane, visit www.unified-ind.com .

From afforestation to greening export

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Sunday, September 29, 2019

Cranes, Intermodal containers, Rubber tyred gantry crane, Gantry crane, Colombo, Crane, Construction, Equipment, Technology

Some 2,300 years ago, governments then established special positions to take charge of the state's forests.

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Some 2,300 years ago, governments then established special positions to take charge of the state's forests.
In 2017, the total forest area reached 208 million hectares, covering nearly 22% of the country's land area.
In the early 1990s, China's desertified areas expanded at a rate of 2,000 square kilometers per year, encroaching on human habitat.
For instance, Sri Lanka's Colombo International Container Terminals has converted its diesel-operated rubber-tyred gantry cranes to electric.

Join Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau at the ICUEE Expo in Louisville, KY

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, Cranes, Equipment, Crane, Knuckleboom crane, Technology, Construction

According to data released by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) , demand for knuckle boom certification in 2018 was up by 28 percent compared with the previous year.

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According to data released by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) , demand for knuckle boom certification in 2018 was up by 28 percent compared with the previous year.
"Market growth for articulating crane operators has come, in particular, from the utility, energy, pre-cast concrete, railroad, roofing, and rental industries," continued Khan.
Headquartered in Orlando, FL since 1969 with a second training facility in Houston, TX, Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB) provides customized training for every type of lifting equipment and inspection services worldwide.
CICB's instructors have been awarded the prestigious Top Trainer Award in 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2009.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation names Karen P. Norheim President and COO

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Monday, September 23, 2019

Lifting equipment, Cranes, Articles, Business, Economy, Chief operating officer, Corporate governance, Crane, Overhead crane, Norheim, Crane Manufacturers Association of America

DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa., Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --American Crane & Equipment Corporation, a leading manufacturer of custom designed electric overhead cranes and other material handling equipment, announced that on September 17th, Karen Norheim was named President and COO.

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DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa., Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --American Crane & Equipment Corporation, a leading manufacturer of custom designed electric overhead cranes and other material handling equipment, announced that on September 17th, Karen Norheim was named President and COO.
Long-time President and CEO, Oddvar Norheim, will continue to serve as Chairman and CEO.
Karen Norheim previously served as Vice President and Executive Vice President during her 17 years with the company.
As President and Chief Operating Officer of American Crane, Karen is dedicated to continuing to bring passion to the company's mission and to drive innovation.

Tideworks Technology and Liebherr Container Cranes Enter Cooperation Agreement

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Tideworks Technology Inc. (Tideworks), a full-service provider of comprehensive terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, today announced cooperation activity with Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. (LCC) , a leading manufacturer of container cranes, regarding their solutions to the container handling industry.

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Tideworks Technology Inc. (Tideworks), a full-service provider of comprehensive terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, today announced cooperation activity with Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. (LCC) , a leading manufacturer of container cranes, regarding their solutions to the container handling industry.
The ability to offer Tideworks TOS pre-integrated with Liebherrs cranes and handling equipment will provide terminal operators significant cost savings and reduce time to implementation.
In the initial phase of the cooperation, the companies will install Traffic Control, Tideworks equipment control system (ECS), and Tideworks Insight, its data platform, at LCCs test facility.
Established in 1958, Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. (LCC) designs, manufactures and installs a complete range of rail mounted ship to shore cranes, container stacking cranes and rubber tyred gantry cranes.