Monday, December 16, 2013

Demag cranes for Gas Turbine Technologies in St. Petersburg

-Process integration with state-of-the-art cranes 
-Integrated logistics concept from a single source
-Focus on efficiency, availability, safety and reliability



Siemens Gas Turbine Technology will employ Demag cranes at its new location near St. Petersburg for the manufacture and service of gas turbines above 60 MW. The company has awarded the contract to Terex Material Handling for the delivery and installation of seven process cranes and four universal cranes, some of which are equipped for tandem operation. On a property measuring 25,000 m² in size, production facilities are being developed in which Demag crane installations will support all steps of the production, shipping and maintenance of gas turbines. The crane installations have to be installed and put into service within a challenging window of opportunity. State-of-the-art gas turbines will be produced for the growing market of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). It is planned to finish construction of the new plant and start gas turbine production in the Leningrad Region close to St. Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city at the end of 2014.

Siemens is investing in its new production facility near St. Petersburg to expand its global manufacturing network for gas turbines and to be closer to customers. Dr Lars Brzoska, Vice President & Managing Director Terex Material Handling, explains: “The confidence placed in the Demag brand by our customer Siemens once more emphasises our leading position as a system supplier for the mechanical engineering sector all over the world. We are delighted that our products are able to play an important role at the operations level in the implementation of Siemens global business strategy in the energy sector.”

Lutz Dowy, Vice President Sales and Product Management: “Demag cranes and hoists have demonstrated their high quality and performance in Siemens plants for many years, such as in Görlitz, which is specialised in the production of industrial steam turbines. Our local presence in Russia and our manufacturing expertise give us the edge. Our customer Siemens benefits from reliable crane engineering, short delivery and installation times as well as support throughout the product lifecycle with rapid response times.”

System solution for industry-specific processes
The Demag crane installation will serve all parts of all assembly lines in the new local production facility. They will be responsible for handling heavy loads and ensure that the individual assembly stations are precisely served and that the components are positioned down to the last millimetre. Since they are equipped with two hoist units, the cranes will also be able to turn components safely, such as turbine housings. The crane installations will also ensure that the individual assembly stations are interlinked and will be used for staging completed gas turbines that are ready for shipping.

Designed to meet specific application requirements
The integrated logistics system consists of seven radio-controlled double-girder overhead travelling cranes and four wall-mounted travelling cranes, which are specially designed for the application and which travel on three crane levels. Five process cranes that have a span of 27 m and various load capacities operate on the top level. The largest crane, which is equipped with three hoist units that have load capacities of 250/150/16 t, is used for handling large components and to transport completed gas turbines. Two further crane installations operate on a second level and rapidly serve the workstations with material using their 25 t hoist units. Using an additional 5 t rope hoist, these cranes can also be used to support assembly work.

At the workstation level, three Demag EWKE wall-mounted travelling cranes that have an outreach of 10 m will be installed to move loads weighing up to 3.2 t. A fourth wall-mounted travelling crane will be of double-girder design with an outreach of 11 m and will be equipped with travelling hoists, that each have a load capacity of 5 t. Thanks to the wall-mounted travelling cranes that operate along the wall of the bay, Siemens Gas Turbine Technology will benefit from versatile cranes that can be used for assembly work and which offer a wide operating radius.
The scope of delivery also includes power supply lines measuring some 430 m in length, which will be installed for reliable power supply to the cranes.

Joint venture to address specific market demand
OOO Siemens Gas Turbine Technologies (SGTT) is а joint venture of Siemens AG (65%) and OJSC Power Machines (35%) and was founded in St. Petersburg on December 1st, 2011. SGTT was established on the basis of ООО Interturbo, which was a joint venture of the partners from 1991 to 2011 and assembled gas turbines under license from Siemens AG.
The new company is engaged in the development of gas turbines, localization of production in Russia, assembly, sales, management of projects and service of gas turbines in Russia and CIS countries.

About Terex Material Handling
Terex Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology with Demag industrial cranes and crane components. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and is present in more than 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.

About Terex Material Handling
Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer engaged in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision of reliable solutions to meet our customers’ needs for a wide range of applications such as construction and infrastructure, shipping and transportation, quarrying, refining, energy and utility industries and manufacturing. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Material Handling & Port Solutions and Materials Processing. Terex Financial Services offers a wide range of products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment. Please visit our websites at www.demagcranes.de and www.terex.com for further information.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Indian power plant constructor opts for Demag process cranes

Indian power plant constructor opts for Demag process cranes
 
      300 t crane installation for TD Power Systems
      Rising demand for high-performance cranes in the Indian market
      Successful implementation of production and sales strategy
 
Wetter, Germany 28 October 2013. Leading Indian manufacturers of generators and turbines rely on Demag crane technology. Most recently, Terex Material Handling supplied TD Power Systems Ltd. with two Demag process cranes that have lifting capacities of 300 t and 60 t.
Dr Lars Brzoska, Vice President and Managing Director of Terex Material Handling, says: “This order for high-performance crane installations, which are planned and produced by our specialist teams in India, are a confirmation of our sustained growth strategy. Thanks to our investments in the expansion of our production structures in India, we have no difficulty in serving the growing demand there for crane systems with enhanced performance features.”

Further information
TD Power Systems, one of the leading manufacturers of AC generators, has extended its production in Bangalore in the south of India. With the aim of producing larger and heavier generators, a second plant has been built with greater crane capacities. The handling of bulky components, e.g. stators and casings, as well as the transport of the completely assembled generators is handled by a Demag ZKKW double-girder overhead travelling crane. This crane, which has a span of 32 m, is fitted with a winch unit with a lifting capacity of 300 t. It travels on a 120 m crane runway which was also part of the order. A second crane hoist with faster lifting and lowering speeds supports the personnel in the precise assembly of components weighing up to 10 t. A second Demag process crane, which has a lifting capacity of 60 t and a 10 t auxiliary hoist unit, was installed in the new plant at the same time.
Manojit Acharya, Executive Director of Terex Material Handling India, adds. “Our customers for power generating machines need reliable crane systems which, with high performance and high availability, guarantee that their production processes run smoothly. That is why they put their trust in Demag crane technology. With the local engineering supplied by our Indian engineers, we offer technology based on extensive international experience and proven high standards. And with the comprehensive system support provided by our trained service technicians, we guarantee our customers maximum crane installation availability for smooth production processes.”
 
About T D Power Systems Ltd.
T D Power Systems Limited, based in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, is one of the leading manufacturers of AC generators with capacities from 1 MW to 200 MW. The generators from T D Power Systems are used with power generation systems such as steam turbines, diesel engines, wind turbines, gas turbines and engines. Since 2001, TD Power Systems has produced generators with outputs of up to 30 MW under licence from the Japanese firm Toyo Denki. In 2007, TD Power Systems started the licensed production of steam generators from Siemens AG with outputs ranging from 20 – 200 MW.
 
About Terex Material Handling
Terex Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology with Demag industrial cranes and crane components. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and is present in more than 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.
 
About Terex Corporation
Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer engaged in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision of reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, shipping, transport, quarrying, mining, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Material Handling & Port Solutions and Materials Processing. Terex Financial Services offers a wide range of products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment. Please visit our websites at www.demagcranes.de and www.terex.com for further information.  

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Terex Material Handling wins order to provide two Demag 10 ton double girder cranes to Bay Shore Systems

Cleveland, Ohio, October 22, 2013 – Terex Material Handling announced an order for two Demag Top Running Double Girder 10 ton cranes from Bay Shore Systems.
 
“Bay Shore Systems chose Demag cranes for several reasons. First, upon calling current Terex Material Handling customers it was learned that quality and longevity of the Demag product was second to none. Next, Terex Material Handling offered infinitely variable speed control and higher running speeds than competitors.  In addition, the price turned out to be very competitive which finalized the decision to go with Demag cranes,” says Jim Tippett, General Manager, Bay Shore Systems.  
 
“We are excited to be a key part in supporting Bay Shore System’s manufacturing process. Furthermore, this order is an excellent example of how word-of-mouth referrals coupled with proven engineering and deep industry expertise continue to drive the Company’s growth,” says John Paxton, General Manager of Terex Material Handling North America.  
 
About Bay Shore Systems Since 1978, Bay Shore Systems has specialized in drilling equipment for a wide range of drilling applications. The Company, headquartered in Rathdrum, Idaho, provides powerful and versatile drilling equipment that enables customers to reach difficult or limited access drilling locations, often in extremely adverse situations.
 
About Terex Material Handling
Terex Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology with Demag industrial cranes and crane components. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of sales and services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and is present in more than 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.
 
Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of a broad range of equipment. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision of reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, shipping, transport, quarrying, mining, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms; Construction; Cranes; Material Handling & Port Solutions; and Materials Processing Terex Financial Services offers a wide range of products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment. Please visit our websites at www.demag-us.com and www.terex.com for further information.
 
Contact for product and trade media
Dan Konstantinovsky
Phone:    (440) 248- 2400

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Terex Material Handling wins order to provide Demag 20 ton double girder crane to Concrete Industries, Inc.

Cleveland, Ohio, October 15, 2013 – Terex Material Handling announced an order for a Demag Top Running Double Girder 20 ton crane from Concrete Industries, Inc.

“Concrete Industries chose the Demag crane based on both its industrial reputation and the company’s customer service prior to the sale. We required a crane that would fit our budget and timeframe constraints, plus have all the required features to improve our concrete pipe manufacturing operation. The Terex Material Handling team quickly worked to design a crane that was a perfect fit for our needs.” says Steve Austin, Production Manager, Concrete Industries.


“Our deep concrete industry experience coupled with world-class crane engineering enabled us to create a solution that will drive manufacturing process improvement for Concrete Industries.“ says John Paxton, Vice President and General Manager, Terex Material Handling North America.
 
About Concrete Industries, Inc.
Concrete Industries, Inc., headquartered in Lincoln, NE, is one of the premier suppliers of high-quality structural concrete building and bridge systems, concrete pipe, steel reinforcing bar and other building materials for the construction industry.

 
About Terex Material Handling
Terex Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology with Demag industrial cranes and crane components. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of sales and services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and is present in more than 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.


Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of a broad range of equipment. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision of reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, shipping, transport, quarrying, mining, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms; Construction; Cranes; Material Handling & Port Solutions; and Materials Processing Terex Financial Services offers a wide range of products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment. Please visit our websites at www.demag-us.com and www.terex.com for further information.
 
Contact for product and trade media
Dan Konstantinovsky
Phone: (440) 248- 2400
Email: dan.konstantinovsky@terex.com

Friday, August 2, 2013

Demag maintenance platform for Shenzhen aircraft hangar

Demag maintenance platform for Shenzhen aircraft hangar
  • *China Southern Airlines focuses on tried-and-tested platform technology
  • *Modular system design for highest availability and short assembly times

China Southern Airlines will, in future, use Demag crane systems for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of its aircraft fleet. The Chinese airline commissioned Terex Material Handling with the installation of process cranes equipped with maintenance platforms in the hangar at Shenzhen airport. Four Demag suspension cranes operate on 100-m-long crane runways in the MRO hangar, which measures approximately 8,000 m² in size. A maintenance platform and a further 10-t service crab that can transfer to three process cranes enable precise positioning of the high-grade aircraft components in addition to maintenance.

Dr Lars Brzoska, Vice President & Managing Director Terex Material Handling states: “This order from China Southern Airlines again emphasises our excellent position as the world’s leading system supplier for the aviation industry. With the industry-specific concepts and know-how developed over many years, we offer our customers complete solutions for safe and efficient manufacture and maintenance of aircraft.“


Lutz Dowy, Vice President Sales and Product Management: “Demag process cranes with teleplatforms in a modular design for the MRO hangar have been created through the closely co-ordinated co-operation of our global network of experts. In addition to project management and engineering from Germany, we combine the production know-how of our process crane plant in Slany with local steel construction. Our customers benefit from short delivery and assembly times thanks to our tried-and-tested Demag platform technology with pre-assembled and completely tested components.“

Additional information
 

System solution for aircraft maintenance
The crane technology in the MRO hangar in Shenzhen consists of a system with three interlocking suspension cranes equipped with teleplatforms, a 10-t service load hook crab and a maintenance crane in the tail area. A process crane with multiple suspension arrangements with a span of 32.5 m and two suspension cranes with 17.5 m span travel on two parallel crane runways in the 100-m-long bay. Thanks to installation of the crane runways directly on the building structure, further supports are not required, which leaves the entire approximately 8,000-m² surface area available for the aircraft. Additional flexibility is achieved by the possibility of interlocking the crane installations. This arrangement enables the maintenance platform and service crab to be transferred from one crane to another and precisely positioned wherever they are needed. The hangar provides a large enough area to simultaneously accommodate up to four Airbus A320 aircraft or one of these aircraft with a wide body aircraft such as an Airbus A330.


Precise positioning
Demag maintenance platforms have a surface area of approximately 18 m² to accommodate maintenance specialists who can use the platform to access virtually any point of the aircraft. By suspending a platform on a telescopic mast, precise and sway-free lifting can be ensured. The platform is also equipped with the required utility connections. Additional flexibility is achieved by installation of a crane on board the working platform with which the aircraft components can be lifted directly onto the platform.

Thanks to the installation of a 10-t-service crab, the cranes are can also be used to install and remove large aircraft components. The integrated inverter controls for the lifting, lowering and travel motions ensure the highest precision when handling the sensitive components, since the motions are controlled at infinitely variable speeds in all directions.

The maintenance system in the new hangar of China Southern Airlines is completed by a Demag 2-t-universal suspension crane that supports the work in the tail units.

About Terex Material Handling
Terex Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology with Demag industrial cranes and crane components. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and is present in more than 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of a broad range of equipment. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision of reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, shipping, transport, quarrying, mining, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Material Handling & Port Solutions and Materials Processing. Terex Financial Services offers a wide range of products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment. Please visit our websites at www.demagcranes.de and www.terex.com for further information.