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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
FEBRUARY 2015
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LIFTING
the truck mount lattice boom unit has been
acquired specifically for the wind energy
sector, where installation of wind turbines is
a growing market in South Africa.
Looking at the latest trends, Robinson says
there is a move towards the modularisation
of plant equipment, which reduces
assembly time and enhances both quality
and improves. Modules are transported to
location and erected on site. “I think the
trend is definitely going to be for larger
lifts, which falls in line with our portfolio of
crawler cranes, in which we have made a
substantial investment, especially in terms
of capacity.”
Robinson concludes that Johnson Crane
Hire will continue to offer its clients the
latest innovations. “Within a competitive
market, clients are always demanding
better solutions. There are some exciting
innovations in alternative technologies
that we are keen to bring to the market,
as it strives to keep with international
best practice and standards. However, our
ongoing investment in our crawler crane
fleet shows we are fully committed to our
total solutions.”
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