The crane specialist is offering nine new or revamped models to showcase the breadth of its innovation and the speed with which it can get products to market
The traditional way of doing things is to own the construction equipment you need on site. You can buy, or you can rent. You mix and match your technology needs with what is happening on site and your costs go up and down accordingly. However, a new model is emerging: Subscriptions. Take out a flat-fee plan and let someone else make sure you can get access to the latest thinking and the cleverest technology. Pete Kennedy reports.
The new Grove GRT655 rough-terrain crane includes features most commonly associated with much larger cranes. The crane was unveiled at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 on Tuesday. “We have loaded the GRT655 with features that companies usually see on cranes in larger capacity classes,” said Paul Cutchall, product manager for rough-terrain cranes at Manitowoc, which operates Grove.
Element 6 is now looking to push into North America with its innovative milling cutter products. Part of the De Beers Group, Element 6 has benefited from its parent’s expertise with diamond technology and is offering milling cutters featuring diamond chips.
Element 6 is now looking to push into North America with its innovative milling cutter products. Part of the De Beers Group, Element 6 has benefited from its parent’s expertise with diamond technology and is offering milling cutters featuring diamond chips.