International Cranes and Specialized Transport - September 2019

Included in the issue: 

• IC TOWER INDEX  
  The results of the 2019 IC Tower Index are in. Find out who ranks where in the top 20 tower crane-owning companies, as determined by their IC Tower Index figure.
• TOWER CRANES AND OPERATOR HOISTS 
  Fuelled by continued urban development there are many new models of tower cranes and operator hoists on the market. Christian Shelton reports.
• SITE REPORT  
  Fagioli used a combination of strand jacking, SPMT, Fagioli Tower System and mobile cranes in the removal of the remains of the Ponte Morandi road bridge in Italy.
• ROPES AND WINCHES 
  Increasing numbers of users are turning to synthetic fibre rope solutions although steel wire rope remains the mainstay of the market. Christian Shelton reports.
• TOPLIFT PREVIEW 
  Many amazing lifts have taken place around the world over the last year. Select your favourite from our top ten highlights.
• PREVIEW:GIS SHOW 
  A look at what to expect from the forthcoming GIS show which takes place in Piacenza, Italy, from 3 to 5 October.