Detailing Wolffkran’s new North American headquarters

Product demonstrations included operation of the Wolff Model 7534 Clear, e-Power International’s P-grid power unit, Vita Industrial’s Vita Load Navigator and other rigging gear sold and rented by Wolffkran’s Wolff Onsite division.

Wolffkran pulled out all the stops on a hot and humid day on the last day of May, presenting its new North American headquarters in Houston, TX. As well, Wolffkran is celebrating its 170th anniversary, quite the milestone for a company that has significantly influenced the development of crane technology since it was founded in 1854. The company, its suppliers and customers had a reason to celebrate.

Industry leaders

More than 80 attendees made the trek to Houston to visit with the Wolffkran leadership team and enjoy a Cajun-style lunch including crawfish and all the trimmings.

More than 80 tower crane professionals visited Wolffkran’s new Houston, Texas facility. A host of product demonstrations were presented, and a Cajun-themed lunch was served.

Several product demonstrations kept the crowd engaged throughout the morning. e-Power International showed off its hybrid P-grid power unit. Billed a game-changer in terms of tower crane operation, the power unit is a plug-and-play system that allows for battery and generator operation. If more power is required, the generator power kicks in. It features a Dief control system that constantly monitors power levels to determine the best power scenario for the tower crane. As pioneers in power generation, e-Power is leading the way in innovation and sustainability, company representatives said.

Wolffkran leaders, including Dr. Peter Schiefer, Duncan Salt, Tony Cappellaro and Michael Herget, were on hand to show off the company’s new U.S. facility, product line and tower crane operating accessories.

The Vita Load Navigator was demonstrated, showing how the load control device can make jobsites safer and more productive.

Demonstrations galore

Wolff Onsite rents and sells tower cranes and construction accessories, including energy and power equipment, lifting and handling gear, cages and carriers, security and detection devices, radio equipment and training. Wolffkran displayed its new operator cab, and demonstrations were performed using a Wolff Model 7534 Clear unit.