An Indian infrastructure company has become to first business in the country to own and operate a telescopic crane in the 1200t capacity class.
Steel Carriers Infrastructure, based in Mumbai, India, has acquired a Demag AC 1000-9 all-terrain crane.
Owners of the company Sunil and Naresh Makad said the crane will be helpful to clients ranging from refineries, petrochemicals, cement, fertilisers and civil projects, where height and space are limited.
“Our new addition will reduce the mobilisation time and cost with all terrain manoeuvrability and robust build of the crane, it will be easy and quick to reach the worksite and set up the crane in comparison to big crawlers,” they said.
“We, at Steel Carriers Infrastructure are delighted and proud to acquire Demag AC 1000-9 in our fleet to serve our clients with the best in class service.”
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Demag has also said in a release that it was proud of the achievement.
“The Demag AC 1000-9 is undoubtedly an outstanding crane in its class,” said Demag Business Asia Director Norbert Dudek.
“All the more reason for us to be pleased that our long-standing and loyal customer Steel Carriers Infrastructure has acquired the first crane of this type in India.
“The AC 1000-9 will give Steel Carriers Infrastructure a decisive competitive advantage and enable the company to tackle even larger projects.”
Head of Demag Business India, Saeesh Nevrekar, said, “Steel Carriers has always been a loyal Demag customer and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them.”