Demag powers into China

Demag Cranes has reported further success in the rapidly developing Chinese energy from waste sector, winning four new orders for a total of twelve process crane systems.

An increasing volume of domestic and commercial refuse from China's densely populated urban areas has created significant opportunities for the generation of electricity via waste incineration. Demag Cranes has been working closely with a number of Chinese energy from waste operators in the development of new plants.

The company has been awarded an order to supply four automated crane systems for a new energy from waste facility at Laogang, Shanghai.

Each of the 33.3m span, 18t SWL cranes will be fitted with a 12m3 grab and will benefit from high operating speeds for large capacity handling.

The automatic systems will operate 24/7, blending and moving 1800t of refuse per day, filling the refuse bunkers, which feed the incineration furnaces.