Articles by Alex Dahm

BMS Stangeland acquires Havator
Published on: 01 May, 2024
Scandinavian joint venture crane company adds Havator in Finland and Sweden
Palfinger breaks more records in 2023 financials
Published on: 07 March, 2024
Yet another record year for the Austrian crane, work platform and materials handling machinery manufacturer
Plantforce launches heavy haulage division
Published on: 02 January, 2024
Investment includes new Volvo heavy trucks and trailers
IC Tower Index 2023: largest tower crane-owning companies
Published on: 28 November, 2023
Who is at the top of our annual ranking? Alex Dahm reports
Palfinger breaks another revenue record
Published on: 02 November, 2023
Highest revenue ever recorded for first three quarters of the year
Electric lifting first for Mammoet
Published on: 13 October, 2023
Dual power electric and diesel Liebherr mobile crane joins Mammoet fleet in the Netherlands
ESTA backs SPMT operator licence
Published on: 26 September, 2023
SPMT licence will be a first from the European Crane and Transport Operators Licence (ECTOL) organisation
INTERVIEW: Palfinger CEO reveals business growth secrets
Published on: 13 September, 2023
Andreas Klauser, Palfinger CEO, talked to Alex Dahm about the company’s secrets of success and the latest developments in the business
GIS show organiser expects record attendance
Published on: 10 August, 2023
2023 crane, access and specialized transport trade show in Italy on track to be a record event
Highest ever first half year sales for Palfinger
Published on: 28 July, 2023
Austrian manufacturer posts record half year results and forecasts same for full year despite economic slowdown
NXGEN expands SPMT fleet
Published on: 24 July, 2023
Bare lease lifting and transport equipment specialist NXGEN has ordered 92 lines of self propelled modular transporter
Sarens enters Papua New Guinea joint venture
Published on: 20 June, 2023
New Sarens and Trans Wonderland lifting and transport company to support resources sector in Papua New Guinea
Felbermayr takes over Bulgarian crane rental company
Published on: 07 June, 2023
Maritza acquisition strengthens Felbermayr’s position in southern Europe
Battery power for Falcon tower cranes from Northvolt
Published on: 15 May, 2023
Modular battery power packs for tower cranes and other site equipment can replace diesel generators
Katie Kelleher moves from crane industry to new role at CPA
Published on: 17 April, 2023
Making the move from crane operator at Select Plant to technical development role at the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA)
Spierings Mobile Cranes goes all out for hybrid power
Published on: 06 March, 2023
No more conventional diesel powered mobile folding cranes from Dutch manufacturer Spierings
Global tower crane industry meets at ITC conference in Barcelona
Published on: 01 March, 2023
Conference on 13 and 14 June 2023 will discuss tower crane productivity, safety and trends in crane design and technology
Kobelco suspends some machine sales in Europe
Published on: 05 October, 2022
Temporary stop on certain crane and excavator sales due to Hino engine emission certification issue
New fully electric Böcker truck crane and work platform
Published on: 07 September, 2022
German manufacturer goes a step further and puts an electric crane and work platform on an electric truck
Punch Flybrid energy storage for Falcon cranes
Published on: 24 August, 2022
Crane power fleet enhanced with flywheel power storage units and new Stage V generators
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