APRIL 2024 Ӏ NEWS
MAMMOET’S ELECTRIC-POWERED SPMTS DEBUT AT ITER
Mammoet’s new electric battery-powered Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) have begun operation at the international nuclear fusion research facility ITER in southern France. The equipment is being used to transport
heavy components for the construction of the world’s largest tokamak: a device used to prove the feasibility of fusion as a large- scale source of carbon-free energy. Mammoet is supporting its client
DAHER, a global logistics specialist, to transport key components, including 367 tonne toroidal field coils and 440 tonne vacuum vessel sectors. Two combinations of 12-axle lines of SPMT are being used inside the facility to move the components from storage to the assembly area. Previously, component transfers were performed using
conventional diesel power pack units, which are louder, and generate carbon emissions and fine dust particles that need to be filtered and evacuated from indoor locations. As the tokamak needs to be built in a clean environment, where moisture, temperature and particulates are all controlled, the new transport solution brings major benefits.
BULTEN LAUNCHES GIRAFFE CRANES
Dutch cranes sales, rental and service firm Bulten Bouwmaterieel has announced the launch of Giraffe Cranes, a new company that will focus on the development and assembly of electric trailer cranes and tower crane undercarriages. Bulten says its years of
experience in the self-erecting tower crane market enables it to offer expertise and innovation through Giraffe Cranes; Bulten, indeed, has already supplied
several wheel driven and crawler undercarriage tower cranes. Giraffe Cranes is located in
Baak, the Netherlands, where since February the company has a large production hall with offices. Anton Bulten, director at Bulten Bouwmaterieel, says: “With Giraffe Cranes we can further develop our products invented at Bulten, focus on manufacturing and also introduce our Giraffe products to international markets.”
In addition to being cleaner and quieter, the ePPU can power both lines of SPMTs at once. This means even heavier movements, which require them to work in tandem, can be carried out fully electrically. With the first successful electric component transfer conducted at the site, Mammoet says the project is demonstrating what the future could hold for the movement of heavy components.
NEW CEO FOR RAIMONDI
Milan, Italy- headquartered tower crane manufacturer Raimondi Cranes has announced the appointment of Luigi Maggioni to the role of Group Chief Executive Officer. Maggioni has over 16 years of experience
Giraffe’s first tower crane on crawler undercarriage
in European manufacturing. As former Chief Executive Officer of TK Elevator, overseeing nine countries, his career achievements include experience in managing global large-scale enterprises and corporate internationalisation. Strategically Maggioni will initially focus on maximising production efficiency, quality control excellence, and aggressive expansion under the ‘Made in Italy’ hallmark. Additionally, drawing on various segment strengths, Maggioni intends to unify the wider Group to unlock further growth potential.
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