News | Hiab Global Hiab's news releases http://www.hiab.com/About%2Dus/News%2Dand%2Dmedia/News/ en-gb News Cargotec celebrates 65 years of Hiab Moffett in Ireland It has been 65 years since Cecil Moffett founded a small, family run, engineering business in Clontibret, Co. Monaghan, Ireland. Over the years, Moffett Engineering Limited has grown and adapted, underpinned by a strong customer focus and a culture of innovation, quality and manufacturing excellence. This Irish success story continues to work hard, investing in its range of Hiab Moffett truck-mounted forklifts, developing customer solutions and setting industry standards. Today, as part of Cargotec Corporation, Hiab Moffett is the market leader in truck-mounted forklifts and stronger than ever. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=52649 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=52649 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:00:00 GMT Hi-spec Hiab cranes ensure faster and safer well servicing A leading Dutch energy firm, Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V. (NAM) has purchased five highly specialist service vehicles developed by Cargotec, each complete with two purpose-built Hiab cranes. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=50294 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=50294 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 03:00:00 GMT Hiab MEWP provides a safer way of working at heights Cargotec's journey as a forerunner in efforts toward safer work environments continues. The Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) fitted on Hiab cranes comply with the EN 280 harmonised standard and the EU's Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC - to ensure safer and more productive working at heights. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=50173 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=50173 Mon, 17 May 2010 03:00:00 GMT Cargotec introduces Hiab Moffett M10 - A powerful telescopic boom truck-mounted forklift for one-side offloading Following the launch of the M2 in 2009, the introduction of the M10 25.3 further strengthens Cargotec's Hiab Moffett M-Series, as a dedicated model for all applications that require regular on and offloading from one side of the truck or trailer. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=50136 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=50136 Tue, 4 May 2010 03:00:00 GMT A safer working environment with Hiab cranes Cargotec, the world's leading provider of load handling equipment, complies with the new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC throughout the entire Hiab crane range. Cargotec's product development teams have worked long hours in putting the new Machinery Directive into practice. As a result, the cranes have now been equipped with the new, required features, increasing the safety and productivity of crane users. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=50045 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=50045 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:00:00 GMT Cargotec focuses on safety in cranes at BAUMA 2010 Cargotec, the world's leading provider of load handling equipment, participates in BAUMA 2010, the 29th International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment, on 19-25 April 2010 in Munich, Germany. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49843 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49843 Thu, 1 Apr 2010 03:00:00 GMT Cargotec strengthens the Hiab Multilift product range Cargotec launches three new members of XR Power range hooklifts to further strengthen the Hiab Multilift portfolio. Hiab Multilift demountables, including hooklifts, cablelifts and skiploaders, are market leaders and renowned for their reliability, productivity and safety of operation. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49833 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49833 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:00:00 GMT Cargotec to start the resale of Dennis Eagle and Ros Roca waste compactors in the Nordic countries Cargotec has signed a long term agreement with the multinational Ros Roca Environment, according to which Cargotec starts the exclusive representation of Dennis Eagle and Ros Roca waste compactors for refuse collection vehicles in Finland, Sweden and Norway. The cooperation comprises sales, marketing and service of the most comprehensive range of refuse collection bodies in Europe and starts in the summer of 2010. Dennis Eagle's Elite chassis are excluded from the representation. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49815 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49815 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:00:00 GMT New features to Hiab cranes create a safer work environment Cargotec's entire range of Hiab cranes comply with the latest Machinery Directive, strengthening its role as an industry pioneer. Cargotec, the world's leading provider of load handling equipment, takes a major step towards creating safer working environments and increased user friendliness by complying with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49371 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49371 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT Cargotec has sold Waltco Hydraulics to Ligon Industries Cargotec has sold its US-based hydraulic cylinders manufacturing business Waltco Hydraulics to Ligon Industries, LLC. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49247 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49247 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 04:00:00 GMT Hiab Loader Crane Puts a Finishing Touch on World's First Zetros for Civilian Use The result of the close cooperation between Cargotec Finland Oy, Veho Commercial Vehicles, and Eltel Networks is already taking the pathless wilderness of northern Finland by storm. Originally designed for military use, the Mercedes-Benz Zetros is now used for civilian purposes in the construction of power lines - equipped with a heavy-duty Hiab loader crane. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49232 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49232 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:00:00 GMT Hiab presents ST-family cranes Hiab, the world's leading supplier of on-road load handling equipment introduces an extended ST-family in December 2009. The first ST crane was previously offered only to Chinese customers but is now available on other markets - together with an entirely new edition of the family. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49248 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=49248 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:00:00 GMT HIAB XS 310 L keeps loads on the move in the Middle East HIAB XS 310 L is a new, stable and sturdy crane designed especially for brick and block handling. With its long outreach and great capacity it is designed to be at its best as a productive brick and block crane. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=47343 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=47343 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT XR14S, XR16S and XR18S hooklifts to further strengthen the Multilift portfolio Cargotec launches three new members of XR Power range hooklifts to further strengthen the Multilift portfolio: The new 14-18 ton capacity hooklift models XR14S, XR16S and XR18S will gradually replace the current LHS 190 and LHS 250 hooklifts for 2-3 axle 19-26 GVW trucks. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=46488 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=46488 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:00:00 GMT Multilift - 60 years of increased load handling efficiency Groundbreaking invention paves the way for enterprise In the late 1940s the Terho brothers of Raisio, Finland transported lumber from an army surplus warehouse in western Finland, driving a GMC truck they had acquired. The heavy and time-consuming transports got the brothers thinking of solutions, which would ease their work and make more effective use of the truck. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=46472 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=46472 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:00:00 GMT Cargotec merges Hiab and Kalmar and re-names business areas Cargotec announced on 22 June 2009 of merging Hiab and Kalmar business areas. As a result of the merger, Cargotec has now formed two business areas: Marine, which comprises current MacGregor business area, and Industrial and Terminal, which comprises current Hiab and Kalmar business areas. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=46160 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=46160 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:00:00 GMT Cargotec launches new branding strategy Cargotec has defined a new corporate-wide branding strategy and launches a new visual look, which is aimed at strengthening the Cargotec name and its main strategic brands Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor. The new brand strategy supports Cargotec's ‘One Company' approach and is built on the strong reputation of its market leading brands. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=45377 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=45377 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:00:00 GMT Hiab strengthens waste handling solutions offering in the Asia Pacific market Cargotec's business area Hiab specialised in load handling solutions is developing its environmental solutions business globally. As part of strengthening its market leadership in providing solutions for waste stream management, Hiab has agreed on significant co-operation with Finnish Molok Ltd, the globally leading provider of waste deep-collection systems. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=44931 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=44931 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:00:00 GMT Hiab delivers load handling equipment for the Finnish Defence Forces Cargotec's business area Hiab has been awarded a contract to provide hooklifts and loader cranes to new 8x8 off-road trucks which will be supplied to the Finnish Defence Forces by Sisu Defence. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=44918 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=44918 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:00:00 GMT HIAB XS 211 – increased safety with special luminous reflector tape Rolf Sundberg drives where no one else is allowed to drive. The working environment where he must navigate his crane truck includes 25 day nurseries and 14 school playgrounds. The safety of those around him is something to which he gives the highest priority in his truck. "And, of course, there is also the durability of the crane. The crane boom goes out and in between 300 and 400 times every day," he says. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=44508 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=44508 Thu, 14 May 2009 03:00:00 GMT HIAB XS 166 MEWP – doing tunnelling work Deep in the primary rock beneath AlbaNova at Roslagstull in Stockholm, Vejdekke is constructing something that at present most closely resembles an underground cathedral with a height of eleven metres from floor to ceiling. Once everything is finished in six years' time, and a million cubic metres of blasted rock have been removed, there will be more than four kilometres of road tunnel in the Norra Länken (northern link) motorway here. The tunnel driving itself is expected to be completed next year. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=44512 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=44512 Thu, 14 May 2009 03:00:00 GMT Hiab to Supply Load Handling Equipment for the Finnish Defence Forces Cargotec's business area Hiab has received two orders to supply load handling equipment for the Finnish Defence Forces. Hiab will supply 78 MULTILIFT hooklifts to be mounted on Scania military on-road trucks. Hiab also supplies 21 MULTILIFT hooklifts and 9 HIAB loader cranes for Scania military off-road trucks. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=44476 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=44476 Wed, 13 May 2009 03:00:00 GMT HIAB XS 022, 033 and 044 – small and versatile cranes ready to meet customer needs The world's leading supplier of load handling equipment, Hiab, launches three new XS cranes in the 2-4 tonne metre range. The new cranes are compact with superior performance in their capacity range. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=44389 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=44389 Mon, 4 May 2009 03:00:00 GMT Hiab launches the ST-family – a brand new family of truck mounted stiff boom cranes for the Chinese market Inspired by the needs of stiff boom users, the world's leading supplier of on-road load handling equipment, Hiab, launches a new crane family of stiff and telescoping cranes. Efficiency, long life, as well as service and maintenance are the cornerstones of the new ST- family that will be launched with the first model 173-063 in China. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=42841 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=42841 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT New Hiab remote control unit CombiDrive² with eight levers Hiab's HiPro series increases efficiency with eight lever remote control CombiDrive². The new CombiDrive² makes controlling of cranes using more than six functions easier and more user-friendly. Robust, ergonomic design makes CombiDrive² a perfect work mate for various situations. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=42666 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=42666 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:00:00 GMT Cargotec receives a significant order for specialized load handling equipment in the USA Cargotec's Hiab business area has received a significant order to deliver a total of 292 HIAB loader cranes to BAE Systems Inc. in the USA. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=42609 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=42609 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:00:00 GMT Hiab to Deliver Load Handling Solutions for the Dutch Fire Brigade and Highway Police Cargotec's business area Hiab providing load handling equipment and solutions has secured a significant order in the Netherlands. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41995 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41995 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT Hiab Delivers Load Handling Solutions for Iraqi Ministry of Electricity Cargotec's business area Hiab providing load handling equipment and solutions has secured a significant order in Iraq. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41954 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41954 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT New HIAB XS 855 Loader Crane: More speed and more outreach in compact design delivering higher productivity Hiab's stunning new XS 855 loader crane delivers users in the construction, installation and transport sectors a range of benefits from amazing outreach through very fast extensions all designed to boost speed, productivity and their bottom line. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41795 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41795 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT Hiab secures significant orders for load handling equipment in the USA Hiab has secured significant orders for a total of 428 HIAB loader cranes and 32 MULTILIFT hooklifts from BAE Systems Inc. in the USA. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41394 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41394 Mon, 6 Oct 2008 03:00:00 GMT Hiab's MEWP gives you THREE cranes in one More and more countries follow EU-standard EN 280, which gives completely new requirements for machines and lifting equipment for personnel baskets, in other words Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP). Hiab has fully complied with the new standard and adapted constructions to meet the new requirements. The result? You get three cranes in one! http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41398 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41398 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:00:00 GMT Hiab Provides Waste Management Solutions for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Hiab and its partner Molok are involved in the waste handling process at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Hiab also has an important role in developing waste collection systems in China. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41107 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41107 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 03:00:00 GMT HIAB XS 111 and Volvo FL6 – The ultimate combination When Johan Bergk thought about acquiring a new works vehicle his requirements seemed almost impossible. He needed a strong crane for heavy lifts and jobs with a clamshell bucket but, at the same time, wanted it fitted onto a small lightweight truck - a Volvo FL6. However, a most suitable solution was found - a HIAB XS 111 HiDuo. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41309 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41309 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:00:00 GMT HIAB XS 477 – Klas juggles concrete blocks Concrete piles and concrete blocks. Kurt Hedins Åkeri AB, a haulier in Södertälje, just south of Stockholm, has a niche handling long and heavy concrete items. The concrete blocks in question are primarily used in road construction work where they are laid out mile after mile, alongside work in progress, to keep traffic on the right side of workplaces. The piles are used in groundwork in the construction industry. For more than 40 years Hiab cranes have taken care of the heavy handling required by Kurt Hedin's customers. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41314 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41314 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:00:00 GMT Hiab moves closer to its customers in New Zealand Hiab has concluded an agreement to acquire the business of Zepro Tailgate (1987) Limited, Hiab's long term distributor for tail lifts in New Zealand. Zepro Tailgate (1987) Limited is the dominant supplier of tailgates in New Zealand. In addition to tailgate sales the business comprises of installation, repairs and maintenance and spare part sales. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41899 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41899 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:00:00 GMT Hiab fast tracks product development with innovative production processes Hiab's innovative loader cranes have built an enviable reputation of reliability, safety and productivity building on a core product development focus merging the highest quality materials, strenuous design calculation methodology and high levels of technology to bring innovative products meeting customer demands rapidly to market. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41308 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=41308 Wed, 4 Jun 2008 03:00:00 GMT Hiab increases its presence in South Africa Hiab has concluded an agreement to acquire the majority of the operations of South African Bowman Cranes (Pty) Ltd, Hiab's long term agent in the region. The deal is subject to the approval of Competition Commission and other relevant authorities of South Africa. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=37343 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=37343 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 03:00:00 GMT Hiab acquires tail lift companies in North America and Europe Hiab has signed an agreement to acquire UK based DEL Equipment (UK) Limited and US based Ultron Lift Corp. The companies owned by Militello Holdings, Inc. manufacture tail lifts in UK and US. DEL is the market leader in UK and Ultron is the market leader in Canada. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=37106 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=37106 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:00:00 GMT Hiab opens world's most advanced crane testing centre Hiab has opened a state-of-the-art crane-testing centre at its loader crane production facility in Hudiksvall, Sweden. Described as the most advanced of its kind in the world, the centre delivers Hiab and other business areas of the Cargotec Corporation the opportunity to test more and longer cranes and components as well as ensuring testing is more precise than ever before. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=36913 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=36913 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:00:00 GMT Already a million euros for the Baltic Sea Globally operating Cargotec and its subsidiaries Hiab, Kalmar and MacGREGOR want to invest in environmental conservation in all their market areas. The first environmental support targets a Baltic Sea project. The Baltic Sea has long been one of Northern Europe's most important transportation routes. And the freight and passenger traffic criss-crossing the area is expected to grow even more in the upcoming years. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=35882 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=35882 Thu, 1 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes - delivering greater lifting capacity, more profit, less environmental impact Hiab's latest generation loader crane control system sets new industry benchmarks by not only increasing lifting capacity and cost efficiency but also by cutting fuel use to lessen environmental impact. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=36320 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=36320 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes plays safe to raise reliability, productivity and profitability Hiab has further lifted the concept of loader crane user safety with the launch in Europe of a new generation operator protection system that creates a flexible "virtual safety cage". http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=36345 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=36345 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes launches new all-rounder HIAB XS 211 crane in response to customer demand HIAB Loader Cranes has launched its latest HIAB XS 211 crane that delivers multiple applications to customers hungry for heavy duty multi-purpose lifting machinery. The XS 211 is one of the largest loader cranes that can be sited on a 2-axle vehicle without additional need for extra stabilizer equipment. Inner and outer boom cylinders have been optimized to speed up load cycles and productivity. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33189 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33189 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes launches HIAB XS 1055: Delivering lower fuel consumption, less contamination and improved profitability The all-new HIAB XS 1055 hydraulic loader crane range provides users the longest and highest capacity delivered by any Hiab crane in the marketplace today - while using less diesel fuel and creating less contamination. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33289 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33289 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes launches all-new self-propelled Roller crane 322 R and 377 R models Hiab has added two new models to its state-of-the-art self-propelled roller crane's range to meet growing global demand for more efficient heavy-duty handling. Delivering more lift capacity at up to 25% less weight, the all-new HIAB XS 322 R and HIAB XS 377 R models are available globally from April, 2007. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33458 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33458 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes to China Railway China Railway Construction Corporation, the second biggest railway corporation in China, has signed a contract for 23 units of HIAB 288 loader cranes. Productivity and safety were the main reasons for China Railway to choose the Hiab loader cranes. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=25473 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=25473 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMT Hiab strengthens its presence in Australia Hiab has made an agreement to acquire the majority of its Australian importer BG Crane Pty. Ltd., a leading distributor and service provider for load handling customers in Australia. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=15143 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=15143 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 04:00:00 GMT Hiab Expands Load Handling Operations in Eastern Europe Hiab has signed an agreement of intent to acquire the sales, service and installation operations of its distributor Berger in four Eastern European countries: Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=15450 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=15450 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 04:00:00 GMT Hiab signs significant Service Contract for Load Handling Equipment Hiab has signed a significant service contract for load handling equipment. The contract covers the service of Hiab loader cranes and demountables on 548 Scania trucks used by the Dutch Army. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=12968 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=12968 Thu, 7 Dec 2006 04:00:00 GMT A revolutionary milestone in load handling - XR21S hooklift by MULTILIFT Multilift to launch the new XR21S hooklift at the 2006 IAA exhibition in Hanover, Germany The new XR21S hooklift is a sequel to the popular XR Light Range, being the first model to be introduced from the new XR Power Range. The XR21S with 21 ton lifting capacity will gradually replace the current LHS 260 hooklift for 26 ton GVW trucks. All the advantages from the LHD series will not only be retained but they will be improved and modernised. The new XR21S is designed to better meet market wishes. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33489 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33489 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 03:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes launches CombiDrive² – the next generation in control Hiab's HiPro control system has been upgraded with a new first-class control unit - CombiDrive². This control unit offers a new, class-leading generation in remote control systems, giving operators a safer, more accurate and user-friendly means of control than any comparable system on the market today. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33467 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33467 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 03:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes launches HIAB XS 477 – the new class leader in the 40-44 tonne metre range A star is born - that is how Hiab Product Manager Eduardo Calejero describes the development and launch of the 40-44 tonne metre class leading XS 477 loader crane. One of the most powerful of cranes for its size, the new addition to the XS family will offer greater range and around 10% greater lifting capacity than its nearest competitor. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33484 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33484 Tue, 4 Apr 2006 03:00:00 GMT Hiab selected as a supplier of SUEZ Environment SUEZ Environment (SITA) launched a major sourcing program to optimize transversal purchases across the group at a Pan-European level in several categories of specialist equipment. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33488 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33488 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 04:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes launches new HIAB XS 244 Roller crane Hiab is adding a further dimension to its position as the leading provider of truck-mounted crane solutions with the introduction of the new HIAB XS 244 Roller crane. Powered by its own integral motor, this self-propelled unit can be positioned anywhere along the truck or trailer platform, providing the operator with a 24 tonne metre lifting capacity and up to 15 metre reach. Yet when maximum truck payload or capacity is called for, the XS 244 R can quickly and simply be detached from the vehicle. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33485 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33485 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 04:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes launches new HIAB XS 377 crane – most powerful ever for 3-axle trucks Hiab's new XS 377 - the crane that completes the company's 20-40 tonne line up - will have the longest outreach and be the most powerful available for fitting to 3-axle trucks. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33487 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33487 Wed, 8 Feb 2006 04:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes launches new XSDrive control unit – Freedom at your fingertips The new XSDrive remote control unit, which will be available on all XS HiDuo series, has been designed to provide operators with maximum ergonomic advantages and functionality. Linked to the crane by radio, it enables the operator to use up to 24 proportional functions activated by the levers on the unit. The XSDrive can also be connected by cable as an option. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33500 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33500 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 03:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes announces new XS family members New Hiab XS range launched The new crane range, christened the HIAB XS 111, is designed to give customers a highly versatile tool in the mid capacity range. This 10-11 tonne-metre workhorse is built for a multitude of applications, including rough tasks with accessories, yet it has the feel and control for delivering loads with very high precision. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33508 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33508 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 03:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes launches new model series for non-CE markets Hiab has launched an important addition to the highly successful Hiab XS family of tailor-made knuckle-boom cranes - CLX. The new additions, destined for non-CE markets, will replace the existing CL (Classic) series. This tough series of cranes will provide an excellent versatility with all the functionality to perform a wide range of general cargo handling tasks. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33511 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33511 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 03:00:00 GMT Assembly of MULTILIFT hooklifts started at Hiab's new Shanghai manufacturing plant http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33490 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33490 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 03:00:00 GMT HIAB Loader Cranes expands the XS range HIAB Loader Cranes introduces three new XS models that meet new upcoming market demands. http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33512 http://www.hiab.com/default.asp?from=rss&docId=33512 Sat, 1 Jan 2005 04:00:00 GMT