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08 PROJECT OF THE MONTH Demag overhead cranes, chain hoists and a light crane system help to double the number of assembly lines at a machinery plant.


11 NEWS


Bishop Lifting Products acquisitions, Oz expands stainless steel hoist and trolley range, Port cranes to run on hydrotreated vegetable oils, and the Leea Awards.


24 LEEA GUEST COLUMN Obligations around the use and care of load cells and other measuring devices take more than an up-to-date calibration 


27 PORTABLE CRANES | PRODUCT REPORT The range of portable hoists and gantries in the market is huge, reports Julian Champkin.


34 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS | PRODUCT REPORT Julian Champkin takes a look at the specialised attachments sector.


40 AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND | REGIONAL REPORT In a competitive marketplace, Tony Rock  Zealand can, and are, setting themselves apart from their rivals.


ON THE COVER: Agricultural machinery manufacturer Kuhn has installed  girder overhead travelling cranes and 120 DC-Pro chain hoists now assist Kuhn staff along new assembly lines. A further 3.2km of a KBK light crane system completely spans the new assembly lines (see Project of the Month).


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