Author: Lieven Bauwens

Successful Training Week in Texas

Last week, E-Crane USA hosted a hands-on training program at the Texas Service Center facility in Rockport, Texas. The week long program was held for E-Crane representatives to learn more about E-Crane equipment, and was attended by Mr. Germán Bertolo, Mr. Alejandro Garcia, and Mr. Jerry Hoffman. Mr. Germán Bertolo (Ingeber), Mr. Alejandro Garcia (Simehsa), Mr. Steve Osborne (E-Crane), Mr. Jerry Hoffman (E-Crane) Mr. Germán Bertolo is an E-Crane customer service representative for sales and service in Argentina. (See ‘Partnership between E-Crane International and Ingeber’.) Mr. Alejandro...

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Found on the Web: 1.400 Tonnes of Soya Unloaded in Just One Hour

On a barge anchored in the middle of the roaring waters of the Amazon River, a crane manufactured by Belgium’s E-Crane is hard at work loading and unloading grain and soya beans. Motors manufactured by Hoyer ensure that the crane is able to handle the heavy loads and fast pace.   All around the world ‒ from the bitter cold of the Polar Circle, to the stifling heat of the Amazon River ‒ hydraulic cranes manufactured by E-Crane are at work to handle scrap iron, move grain, unload coal or dig up mud from the ocean floor.     Such work often involves heavy loads...

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When E-Crane Texas is Talking Maintenance They Really go ‘ALL-IN’

Contrary to what the title suggests, having a service contract like the one E-Crane Texas has with Sherwin Alumina certainly isn’t like playing poker as no chances have to be taken. It all depends on the flexibility of the organization, careful planning and coordination with the client as well as having a good inventory of spare parts and tools to allow for all eventualities. In a mission critical application like the one at Sherwin Alumina, keeping downtime to a minimum is an absolute must. Handymax and Panamax vessels are unloaded on a regular basis at the port belonging to the...

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1.400 Tonnes of Soya Unloaded in Just One Hour

On a barge anchored in the middle of the roaring waters of the Amazon River, a crane manufactured by Belgium’s E-Crane is hard at work loading and unloading grain and soya beans. Motors manufactured by Hoyer ensure that the crane is able to handle the heavy loads and fast pace. All around the world ‒ from the bitter cold of the Polar Circle, to the stifling heat of the Amazon River ‒ hydraulic cranes manufactured by E-Crane are at work to handle scrap metal, move grain, unload coal or dig up mud from the ocean floor. Such work often involves heavy loads and demanding, around-the-clock...

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Found on the Web: E-Crane and DEME – Tuas Terminal Development Gets Underway

Phase 1 of Tuas Terminal SINGAPORE – The Tuas Terminal development – a testament to Singapore’s commitment to retain its lead as a global maritime nation and to invest in port infrastructure – entered Phase 1 of its construction today. When completed, the 21 deep-water berths under Phase 1 will be able to handle 20 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) per annum. The entire mega-terminal will have a total capacity of up to 65 million TEUs. “The Tuas Terminal is a centrepiece of Singapore’s ‘Next Generation Port Vision’ and demonstrates our strong commitment...

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Support for “Motoblood” Event at Głogów Old Market

On April 16th, 2016 in Głogów Old Market, local motorcyclists of Głogów once again organized the event called “Motoblood.” The main goal of the event is to promote voluntary blood donation and the collection of blood for the sick or injured in accidents. E-Towers Famaba joined this noble initiative for the second time. All volunteers gave blood at specially designed stations operated by employees of the donation centre. Despite the rather cold weather, donors waited patiently in line to give their blood to the needy. The event was accompanied by rescue demonstrations and...

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TERIMA KASIH, INDONESIA!

Indonesia, Thank You For Your Hospitality! E-Crane Worldwide is proud to be a part of a large Belgian Trade Mission, presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid, in Indonesia from March 12 – 19. With 301 participants, it was the largest ever Belgian Economic Mission to Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Belgium is the fifth-largest investor from the European Union (EU) in the Indonesian economy. E-Crane’s participation underlines E-Crane’s strong ties in the country and its commitment to bring superior bulk material handling solutions to the Indonesian...

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New Barge Mounted E-Crane at Mulzer Crushed Stone

In early 2016, Mulzer Crushed Stone ordered a Series 1500B / Model 11264 E-Crane which will be mounted on a deck barge. The E-Crane has a maximum duty cycle capacity of 16.5 Mtons (18.2 UStons) and a maximum outreach of 26.4 meters (86.5 feet). This is a flexible mobile floating offloading platform that allows barge unloading to a shore mounted hopper, floating hopper or direct to trucks depending on the product and location. The floating rig incorporates the latest design for spud operation, barge haul winches and power distribution. This is the third E-Crane purchased by Mulzer since 2011....

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