Hiab launches connected solutions offering

Used in combination with Hiab’s load handling equipment HiConnect(TM) will enable users to gain real-time insights via web-based dashboards regarding the utilisation, condition, and operation of their connected Hiab equipment.

Nikolaus Scheurer international senior marketing & communications leader at Hiab said that the data insight that HiConnect will provide to customers can help them be more efficient in the handling and management of equipment, but stressed “it needs to be the business leading on this which can then lead to environmental benefits.”

He pointed out that while the individual fuel consumption of a piece of equipment, used as part of a process with other equipment, is difficult to measure, by being able to better assess their needs companies can replace equipment earlier, which will help avoid negative impacts such as leaking and enable them to deploy resources more effectively.

These insights are expected to allow them to reduce unnecessary downtime, optimise performance, and actively manage service and safe operation.

Roland Sundén, president of Hiab, said: “Our stated ambition was and remains that, by 2018, all new Hiab equipment will be connected. Connectivity in itself though does not bring value, nor does data. We aim to understand our customer’s needs and develop new solutions together with them, where data-based insights are allowing them to run their business more efficiently and safely.”

Hiab customers in several markets are currently piloting HiConnect, with its commercial launch aimed for Q3 2017.

HiConnect adds to Hiab’s connected solutions portfolio, which includes HiVision(TM) for forestry cranes.