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An offshore drilling rig to use J D NEUHAUS largest crane system
J D Neuhaus delivered to Westcon Lofteteknikk AS (WCL) of Norway, its largest crane system constructed to date. It will be used on an offshore drilling rig. The semi portal design comprises an A-frame supporting twin overhead horizontal track beams providing a 7.5 metre span. The crane has an approximate height of 11.5 metres with a total weight of 32 tonnes. It is equipped with JDN hydraulic EH 40-H monorail hoists operating on each of the t... [more]
Siltbuster will present its "Big pHil" at UK Concrete Show
Siltbuster Limited is soon revealing ‘Big pHil’, the latest in its range of Concrete Washout Solutions at the UK Concrete Show at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena on 22nd February. A larger and more versatile version of Siltbuster’s groundbreaking RCW (Roadside Concrete Washout) unit, ‘Big pHil’ provides on-site capture, treatment and neutralisation of high pH cement laden washwater runoff from a wide range of concreting plant equipment, including crane... [more]
100 tonne Profi Ti hoist from JD Neuhaust successfully lifted at gas terminal
This powerful hoist is one of the latest pieces of heavy duty lifting equipment recently added to the J D Neuhaus hire range, and is believed to be one of the largest air driven hoists available for hire in Europe. It complements an extensive range of fully Ex rated JDN hoists, with lift capacities from 250kg up to 100 tonnes, now available from the rapidly expanding hire fleet at the recently opened J D Neuhaus service centre in Aberdeen. Th... [more]
Training revealed important to reduce work at height risks
The majority of work-related accidents at height are a result of inadequately trained workers, revealed Research by the Health & Safety Executive. Specialist fall protection company Eurosafe Solutions is therefore advising property and facilities managers to invest in appropriate training for staff and contractors to ensure they achieve the level of competency to be able to minimise risks to themselves and their colleagues. Andy Jennings, He... [more]
Fläkt Woods use helicopter as an aerial crane to carry jet fans to Westfield Stratford City
Westfield Stratford City is the largest urban shopping centre in Europe. The 1.9 million sq ft retail and leisure destination is located at the gateway to the site of the 2012 London Olympics. Working in partnership with E&S on the car park contract, Fläkt Woods engineers installed 150 of their jet fans. These have been prefabricated off-site and come complete as plug and play units with controls and a strict noise deadening acoustic design. ... [more]
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Helicopter does some heavy lifting to place air-conditioning units atop Syracuse's Carousel Center mall
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Exclusive: 5 bold visions for Navy Pier
From pools to amphitheaters, proposals from competing teams offer elements that are spectacular — and budget-busting Five teams of celebrated designers will unveil competing plans on Tuesday for remaking the public spaces of Illinois' most popular tourist attraction.
Good and bad news on Dulles Rail Project construction
The good news regarding construction for the Dulles Rail Project in Tyson's Corner is that disruptions should be easing near the Beltway.
Four Reasons Why U.S. Military Intervention in Syria is Unlikely
President Barack Obama surprised many in Washington last year when he ordered the U.S. military to lead a NATO operation to prevent Moammar Gadhafi's forces from slaughtering Libyan citizens. While the U.S. military eventually took a backseat to NATO and the Arab League, some military officials and analysts quickly called the Libya operation a model for future American missions in the Middle ...
Happy Hooligans May Not Get C-27J Jets
With new cargo planes set to arrive as early as late this year, Fargo's 119th Air National Guard Wing is wondering, what's up? Thursday's defense budget cuts left out the C-27J Spartan Transport
500 Rena containers still missing
About 500 of Rena's containers remain unaccounted for at sea. Some of the errant containers could potentially float away under water, resurfacing a long way from the wreck. read more
A real good time during a Festival of Doom?
We’ll let Natalie Brown, the director of Alternacirque and Delirium Tribal Bellydance Company, describe Alternacirque’s Festival of Doom.
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Missing hunter found dead in Mt Aspiring National Park
Full description: A missing Central Otago hunter was found dead late today in difficult and mountainous terrain above the West Matukituki Valley in the Mt Aspiring National Park near Wanaka.
