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The eX.Hipro also comes


with Hiab’s SPACEevo control system. Combined with the crane’s Olsbergs V200 valve and PFD function, Hiab says the eX.Hipro offers smooth simultaneous movements, reducing pressure drops and heat generation. “We created the eX.Hipro loader crane range to offer a leading market performance, substantial energy efficiency savings, superior capacity, speed and precision,” says Barry McGrane, SVP Loader Cranes Light and Medium, Hiab. “Helping our customers in their sustainable growth journey is key for us and the Hiab eX.Hipro is a product that will greatly aid in those efforts.” Hiab has also expanded its


spare parts offering with the introduction of the ‘Red Parts and Exchange’ programme to complement its ‘Original Parts’ service. The service is aimed at equipment in the latter part of its lifespan. Through the Exchange Parts programme customers can return used components and obtain replacement parts at a lower price than a new standard original part. “We want to offer all customers


spare parts priced right for their equipment, regardless of age


and condition,” says Michael Bruninx, senior vice president, Services, Hiab. “We have therefore complemented our Original Parts with Red Parts and Exchange Parts that present a compelling value proposition for customers with ageing units, characterised by limited remaining lifespan and low utilisation levels. The new spare parts portfolio will provide customers with peace of mind, as it helps provide safe operations and reliable performance.”


CLASSIC UPDATED In July Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted hydraulic cranes PM announced an updated version of one of its most popular models; the new PM 15.5 P is an evolution of the PM 15.5. According to PM, the success of the PM 15.5 led it to further develop it and the company says it has increased the machine’s efficiency and ease of use. The crane now meets the latest CE standard, EN 12999. To ensure that the new 15.5 P is compatible with Euro 6 two-axle vehicles, up to 15 tonnes of GTW, including electric models, PM says it has significantly modernised the crane’s base, which is now more compact and lighter, thanks to the use of high-strength, next-


PM’s new


PM 15.5 P – an update on the PM 15.5


generation materials. To minimise the footprint, the crane has also been equipped with new and more efficient hydraulic outriggers capable of rotating 180 degrees and aligned with the stabilising beams. As with the previous PM 15.5,


NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR HMF GROUP


In March Danish loader crane manufacturer HMF Group appointed Henrik Skjærbæk Jensen as its new Chief Financial Officer replacing, Klaus Skov Mortensen, who served six years at HMF.


Jensen comes from a position as CFO at Elektro-Isola A/S,


where he has been employed since 2021. Previously, Jensen worked within finance at Bestseller A/S and BB Electronics A/S. Jensen is a qualified accountant and holds a BCom (Accounting). “HMF Group has an annual turnover within the billion- league (DKK), and we are dedicated to substantial investments in digitalisation, automatisation and innovation initiatives and solutions,” said Mikkel Winther Andersen, CEO of HMF Group. “The focus is on staying ahead of the curve, ensuring continuous development and growth on both national and global scales. In this connection Henrik will play a vital role in the ongoing progress of HMF.”


the new 'P' version belongs to the Classic line and does not have connecting rods, maintaining a design that PM claims prioritises simplicity and effectiveness. So we can see that the loader crane sector is experiencing dynamic shifts as manufacturers navigate economic uncertainties with strategic acquisitions, technological innovations, and service expansions. The number of companies celebrating milestones and embracing change demonstrates resilience and a forward-looking approach to business. Whether through new models, updates, smart control systems or energy-efficient designs, the sector continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of loader crane capabilities.


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