06.11.2017

First Gottwald Model 8 crane in Spain

Spanish bulk terminal operator European Bulk Handling Installation (EBHI) has taken delivery of a 100 tonne Konecranes G HSK 8420 B Gottwald Model 8 portal harbour crane.

The new crane, in the four-rope-grab variant, offers a radius of up to 50 metres. It is the first portal harbour crane delivered by Konecranes to Spain, and will mainly be used at the port of Gijón in the north of the country for iron ore and coal unloading.
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EBHI's new Konecranes Gottwald Model 8

EBHI managing director José Manuel del Arco said: “Our handling rates have increased sustainably in the past few years. To serve this increasing demand over the long term, we are now opting for bulk handling technology from Konecranes. We were particularly impressed by the short delivery lead-time for the crane, the high handling rates and the very eco-efficient electric drive system, which uses power from our terminal’s mains supply.”

Konecranes sales and marketing director Giuseppe Di Lisa added: “Our business in Spain is developing very well these days. We are proud that EBHI, another leading terminal, has decided to adopt our portal harbour crane technology. Around fifty examples of this technology are working around the world in large bulk terminals that supply raw materials to power stations and feedstock to industrial plants.”