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April 2021


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10 PROJECT OF THE MONTH Demag to supply three process cranes for ‘green’ power generation at E.ON biomass power plant in Germany.


15 NEWS Sparrows Group and RelyOn Nutec sign a MOU to roll out specialist training across the world; Reid Lifting invests in European customer support, Lifting Equipment Store expands and more.


22 SUBSEA LIFTING | APPLICATION REPORT The Forties pipeline system, a 310-mile long system which opened in 1975 and carries around 40% of North Sea oil and


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gas production is shutting down for maintenance. Julian Champkin reports.


29 LATIN AMERICA | REGION REPORT  expected to provide greater stability on the west coast of South America. Julian Champkin rounds up a state-of-the- industry report.


36 ANTI-SWAY SYSTEMS | TECHNOLOGY REPORT Anti-sway technology is one of the most sought after safety upgrades in crane modernization projects today. Jenny Eagle takes a closer look at this market.


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ON THE COVER: ABB demonstrates how safe crane operation and control can be simplified using flexible IEC 61131-3 programming and certified safety functions placed inside overhead hoist operator drives.


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