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Liebherr cranes used to move large prefabricated concrete supports.
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• Sterling Crane USA has announced the promotion of Jeff Meador to Sr. Director of Business Development.
Meador has been an integral part of the organization since 2020 while consistently identifying new opportunities, forging strategic partnerships and Jeff Meador proving his leadership to drive our business forward.
As Sr. Director of Business Development, Meador will leverage his expertise to lead our business development efforts, oversee business growth initiatives and drive innovation across our business and services.
Meador’ s experience, dedication and passion leads Sterling Crane USA to believe he will be an invaluable asset to the team.
Liebherr Cranes Aid Construction of Basel Transshipment Terminal
Rhenus Port Logistics is building a modern transshipment terminal at the Rhine port of Basel-Kleinhüningen in Switzerland. Emil Egger AG was tasked with the logistics for prefabricated concrete elements, deploying four Liebherr cranes— two LR crawler cranes and two LTM mobile cranes.
Covering 78,500 square feet and featuring five hall sections, terminal 4 includes five bridge cranes capable of lifting up to 32 metric tons. The terminal is equipped with excavators, forklifts, a rail intake hopper for bulk goods, and modern rail and truck scales for efficient transportation by road, rail and water. Large prefabricated concrete supports are essential for crane girders used to load and unload ships.
The site presented significant logistical challenges due to restricted access from neighboring buildings, the Rhine and the Südquaistrasse. Emil Egger AG managed these constraints using the LTM 1350-6.1 and LTM 1650-8.1 mobile cranes, along with the LR 1250 and LR 11000 crawler cranes. The LR 1250 handled 64-ton diagonal supports, stripping formwork and transporting them on-site. The LR 11000, Switzerland’ s largest crawler crane, installed crane track supports and external bone girders, moving supports weighing up to 292 metric tons.
Despite limited space, advanced processes enabled efficient ballast management. The VarioTray system proved invaluable, allowing for precise lifting and movement of supports. The LR 11000 also extended wall panels to their final height and installed 14 bone girders, each lift requiring meticulous planning due to space limitations.
The LTM 1350-6.1 lifted diagonal supports into place, while the LTM 1650-8.1 closed gaps in the concrete wall panels and installed the final bone girders. This involved lifting 99-metric-ton beams and repositioning the 715-metric-ton mobile crane after each installation.
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• The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association( LEEA) has named Ian Cooke as its new Director of Academy. Cooke will oversee LEEA’ s training programs, including the Foundation and Diploma courses, the Licensed Training Scheme( LTS), and
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the Accredited Training Scheme( ATS). This appointment is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the Association.
“ We are delighted to welcome Ian Cooke to our leadership team as part of our strategy to develop LEEA and provide even stronger support to our members,” CEO Ross Moloney said.“ He brings a wealth of experience to the Academy, which is a vital part of the Association and plays a crucial contribution to ensuring the lifting industry’ s sustainability.”
Cooke, a Business Management graduate, began his career in education before joining NEBOSH( National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) as a business development executive. He later headed health, safety and sustainability at the manufacturers’ organization EEF( now Make UK) and returned to NEBOSH as head of corporate and consumer.
• Sterling Crane USA recently announced the appointment of Wiley Rung as its new senior director of operations. Wiley joins the company from its sister company under Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company, where he was
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a key member of the regional leadership team. His wealth of experience and expertise will be invaluable to the company.
Wiley Rung is known for his leadership skills and has a strong background in organization optimization, team building and innovation. His proficiency in these areas has consistently driven success and growth in his previous roles. At Sterling Crane USA, Wiley will be responsible for providing leadership and mentoring to Sterling Crane’ s operation managers. He will oversee the implementation of an effective management system that ensures safe and reliable crane services.
Moreover, Wiley’ s role will be pivotal in achieving Sterling Crane USA’ s revenue, market share and profit objectives. His strategic vision and hands-on approach are expected to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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