Mammoet heavy lift

Case Studies

The life of a crane

In 1992 the ambitious Van Seumeren company purchased four Demag CC4800 cranes. This was a bold move because the 800t CC4800 was one of the world’s biggest models of crane at that time, and the business had not yet undergone the merger that transformed it into the global leader we know today. Read More

Simon GouldNovember 18, 2021, 5:39 amNovember 18, 2021

Modern modular mine built from bigger blocks

Western Australia is one of the world’s key producers of iron ore – a critical raw material in steelmaking. But such resources are in remote locations, even by Australia’s vast standards. BHP’s US $3.6 billion South Flank project, located in the Pilbara region, uses digital connectivity and autonomous-ready fleets, and is one of the most advanced of its kind in Australia. Read More

Simon GouldOctober 20, 2021, 3:40 pmOctober 20, 2021

Cranes & Lifting, International, News

Mammoet’s FOCUS30 completes first project

Mammoet has completed the first lift using its innovative FOCUS30 crane; helping to reduce disruption during scheduled turnaround activity at a refinery in the UK. The FOCUS30 performed a top-and-tail lifting operation in tandem with a 500-tonne mobile crane, in order to install a vessel at the facility. Read More

Simon GouldOctober 7, 2021, 9:08 amOctober 7, 2021