COMMENT Ӏ JANUARY 2023
LooKING (FAST) FoRWARD...
Perhaps it's me but it feels like time is accelerating. No sooner has the buzz of Bauma died down than thoughts are turning to the heat of the Mojave Desert and the bright lights of Las Vegas! If you are exhibiting at ConExpo 2023 please do send me
your press release as soon as possible so I can help publicise what will be on show. One of the recurring themes we heard from many of the
manufacturers I spoke to at Bauma 2022, however, was concern regarding the logistical challenges of getting their equipment from the German show to ConExpo in time. Big shows – we love them but wouldn't it be great if the
organisers could have coordinated their schedules with these kind of logistical challenges in mind?! Moving large equipment is not easy, as seen in our special
transport feature starting on page 36. Here some of the most difficult loads, wind turbine blades measuring over 80 metres long for example, need to be transported to some of the toughest job sites which, as is the nature of windfarms, are often remote or mountainous sites.
The sight can be spectacular, as demonstrated by our front cover. Speaking of
As the buzz of Bauma subsides...
spectacular sights, we return to Bauma 2022 where the 'forest of cranes' looked incredible. If you weren't there, turn to our tower cranes feature, page 18, to see what I mean. Seeing so many tower cranes (and other types!) assembled together
MENTIoNED IN THIS ISSuE Ainscough Crane Hire
16 AMCS
Collé Rental & Sales Collett
8, 28 16
41, 42
Comansa 23 Cometto Enerpac ESEASA Eisele
41 41 13 42
Faymonville 41
...the bright lights of Las Vegas beckon
made the hearts of crane fans from around the world beat that little bit faster. Or was that just me?! There are plenty of new tower crane makes, models, classes
and families out there. Read the feature for further details but it seems manufacturers are making up for time following the business lull over Covid. In this issue we also look at operator assistance devices. The tech-based nature of many of the product in this sector means it is fast-moving and we see manufacturers updating and even diversifying their product ranges to remain ahead of the game. For example, the feature brings news of AMCS moving into the crane camera field, plus crane manufacturers developing load stabilisation systems. The exciting thing is, the industry never stays still; it is
continually evolving and exploring new avenues and so I look forward to seeing what new developments are unveiled at ConExpo 2023. Until next time, I hope you enjoy this issue.
Christian Shelton, Editor
Christian.Shelton@
progressivemediainternational.com
Falcon Tower Cranes Goldhofer Hiab
Hüffermann Jaso
Liebherr
Mammoet Nooteboom P. Adams Potain
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8, 13, 19, 34
Raimondi Tadano
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Teufelberger 19 The Crosby Group Tii Scheurele Trowis
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38 Wolffkran 16 36
XCMG Zoomlion 10, 13, 24
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