Mobile harbour crane LHM 280 received „Crane of the Year“ award
Created 12/23/2009, 12:47:10 pm
Liebherr
had entered its nomination for the LHM 280 in the category „Crane of the Year“
and had been shortlisted as one of three manufacturers prior to the event. The
final choice was made by a jury consisting of 12 international experts within
the bulk handling industry.
The
nomination document states following:
„The LHM
280 was introduced in May 2008 setting new standards in efficiency, reliability
and innovation. The crane’s flexibility makes it a universal all-rounder and
key asset for handling everything, from containers, general cargo to bulk
solids. With a max. lifting capacity of 84 t and a max. outreach of 40 m the
crane is designed for a turnover up to 1,000 t/h in bulk and to handle vessels
up to Handymax size. The LHM 280 is well suited for small ports with length and
draft restrictions and is available in a wide scope of specific settings. Within
14 months already 15 units have been sold. In the first year since its market
launch the LHM 280 has already topped the average annual sales figures of the
preceding model, LHM 250, demonstrating the strond demand as well as the
acceptance of the market for this specific crane type and size.“
Source:
liebherr.com
