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major order of EUR 5 million for loader cranes intended for offshore wind turbines has been received. The order will be delivered in 2024 and was placed in Cargotec's Q1 2024 orders received.
Date: March 27, 2024
Hudiksvall, Sweden- Hydrauliska Industri AB (Hiab)., a manufacturer of loader cranes, demountable container handlers, forestry cranes, truck-mounted forklifts and tail lifts, is a part of Cargotec Corporation., a major order of EUR 5 million for loader cranes intended for offshore wind turbines has been received. The order will be delivered in 2024 and was placed in Cargotec's Q1 2024 orders received.
The HIAB SWP crane model that was ordered is specifically made for servicing offshore wind turbines. The cranes are capable of carrying out a wide range of lifting duties and are installed in the nacelle, the box that holds all of the generating components. The cranes perform exceptionally well even in challenging circumstances, whether they are handling deliveries to the helicopter pad atop the turbine or elevating items from sea level platforms.
Mr. Artur Jaslowski, Global Product Manager, Loader Cranes Light & Medium, Hiab, said that, This order recognizes Hiab as a reliable international partner in the offshore wind industry. We are eager to assist the client in the upcoming years and are well-prepared for it.
The market for offshore wind power is expanding due to the increased need for sustainable energy sources. According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the total offshore wind capacity increased by 8.8 GW in 2022 to reach 64.3 GW. Until 2027, the GWEC projects an average yearly growth of 26 GW globally.
About Hiab
Hiab a provider of smart and sustainable load handling solutions. We are committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, tail lifts under the ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO brands, and HIPERFORM, a suite of smart solutions.
