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Modernization services from Konecranes give older cranes new life

Konecranes Plc

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<p>Konecranes is a leading provider of overhead crane modernizations with over 100 years of experience. © Konecranes</p>

/INS . Different industry sectors face a range of challenges. The equipment they depend on must adapt to support new and increased demands or be replaced altogether. Overhead cranes may need an increase in lifting capacity, new safety features, positioning capabilities, or the replacement of components with newer technology. In some instances, the crane may need to be modified or relocated to support an entirely new application or location.

Safety for hoists and cranes in explosive environments: Konecranes builds on vast experience

Konecranes Plc

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<p>Konecranes EXCXT Wire Rope Hoist crane for Hazardous Environments. © Konecranes</p> (photo: Tapio Aulu)

/INS. Material handling plays a significant role in safety for hazardous environments, whether in chemical and petrochemical plants, oil refineries, gas power plants, waste water treatment plants, paint shops and other industrial sites.

Arcwise® – round corrugated board packaging offers unique design

SCA Forest and Timber AB

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 (photo: Mattias Bodell)

/INS . SCA has developed a new and revolutionary technique for producing round corrugated board packaging. It offers totally new design possibilities while reducing packaging weight by 30%, thereby also improving environmental performance. Arcwise® can be deployed in standard corrugated board production facilities.

Compact and easy-to-install valve control

Alfa Laval AB

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<p>© Alfa Laval</p>

/INS . Alternative to external solenoid valves

The Konecranes comprehensive and systematic approach to maintenance in Southern Africa

Konecranes Plc

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/INS. Focusing on the entire lifecycle of lifting equipment

The Konecranes comprehensive and systematic approach to maintenance in the Middle East

Konecranes Plc

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/INS. Focusing on the entire lifecycle of lifting equipment

Precision embossing

Iggesund Paperboard AB

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 (photo: Rolf Lavergren)

/INS . When a book of paper samples arrives in the post, the recipient is often most interested in the samples themselves. When Iggesund Paperboard begins to distribute its new swatch book of Invercote G, Invercote Creato and Invercote Duo this winter, recipients have good reason to study the embossings which heighten the effect of the book’s photos.

Protect your employees, equipment and the environment

Alfa Laval AB

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/INS . To complete the strongest safety valve portfolio in the market, we now introduce a true spring-loaded safety valve: The Alfa Laval Safety Valve.

Konecranes new Hook Latch Trigger available in the Middle East

Konecranes Plc

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/INS . The Konecranes Hook Latch Trigger assists in the fast and easy handling of hook attachments, enhancing safety and productivity. The Hook Latch Trigger allows the crane operator to have both hands free to handle the load attachment when inserting or removing it from the hook. The Hook Latch Trigger is locked in open position, reducing the risk of finger, hand or back injuries. This new safety feature can be installed in minutes to a range of existing hooks, helping to ease the daily workload of the crane operator.

150,000th car delivered at BMW Welt. An American woman is the lucky owner

BMW Group

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 (photo: Gudrun Muschalla )

/INS . Munich. Friday 11th of December was a special day at BMW Welt as a lucky customer collected the 150,000th car to be handed over since BMW Welt was opened in 2007. The new owners, Shannon and Jared Lantzy, made the journey all the way from Silver Spring in Maryland, USA, especially to pick up their BMW 328i xDrive Touring. Following the actual handover the couple were given exciting insights into the BMW Group on an exclusive tour of the BMW plant and BMW Welt.