Grabs
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Gift of the grab
The unsung crane grab is an integral element for ensuring fast, effective bulk handling. John Bensalhia reports 22 Oct 2011 - Port Strategy
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Grab the right tool
Crane capacity and cargo are imperative to grab selection, reports Patrik Wheater 07 Oct 2010 - Port Strategy
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Technology isn't always the answer
In many manufacturing camps, the solution to driving sales figures is often thought to be tied to increased technology. 16 Oct 2009 - Port Strategy
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Grab your conkers
A carefully selected and properly maintained bulk unloader can save you money, as Patrik Wheater finds out 15 Oct 2009 - Port Strategy
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Cheap, but not so cheerful
Alex Hughes warns of the perils of investing in cut-price grabs
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Fit and forget
Take the time to make crane grab choice right from the offset and save problems down the line, Stuart Pearcey advises
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Grabbing solutions to radiation risks
09 Oct 2007 - Port Strategy
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Attention Grabbing
Customers are coming round to the thinking that cost isn't everything when it comes to buying reliable, long-lasting grabs.Mike King reports 01 Oct 2006 - Port Strategy
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CHINA DRIVES SALES
With so much coal and iron ore nowadays going into China, it is not surprising to find that manufacturers of grabs and grab cranes are reporting buoyant sales. Indeed, as Alex Hughes reports, were it not for China, this market sector might currently be experiencing problems. 01 Jan 2005 - Port Strategy
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CUSTOMER CAN GET IT WRONG
Alex Hughes weighs up the pros, cons and respective market niches of gantry and mobile harbour cranes and examines how each stack up against the continuous ship unloader. 01 Jul 2004 - Port Strategy
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WHICHEVER GRABS YOU
The choice between rope and electro or motor hydraulic grabs depends principally on the cargo for which it is intended. But there are other considerations. Nick Elliott talks to the manufacturers to weigh up the pros and cons. 01 May 2004 - Port Strategy
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GRABBING OPPORTUNITIES
Times are tough for grab manufacturers and any change of fortunes are over the horizon, writes Benedict Young 01 Sep 2003 - Port Strategy
