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Konecranes KBK workstation lifting system supports large engine overhauls at Cummins Germany

Tailored, freestanding solution supports full material flow despite structural constraints in an existing facility Cummins Deutschland GmbH has expanded its large engine overhaul center in Groß-Gerau with an industrial parts washing unit. To support the safe handling and transport of engine components within the work area – including transfers to a neighboring hall – Konecranes delivered a customized solution based on the modular Konecranes KBK workstation lifting system with a lifting capacity of 1,600 kg. The system has been adapted to the existing building geometry, providing electrically powered movements and supporting safety requirements through finely adjustable travel speeds

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AES Mong Duong Power Plant: Maintaining critical lifting equipment in Vietnam

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Volvo Hungária Kft. increases efficiency and safety with Konecranes

Volvo Hungária Kft., a prominent player in Hungary’s truck service industry, operates a specialized service station dedicated to maintaining and servicing heavy-duty trucks. As the company expanded its operations in 2025, leadership recognized the need for advanced material handling solutions to support their growing business while maintaining the highest safety standards for their workforce. The company’s commitment to productivity and safety drove them to seek innovative solutions that could handle the demanding requirements of heavy truck component servicing

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Precise lifting for every station

Konecranes workstation lifting systems represent the broad scope of our expertise, with equipment perfectly suited for all kinds of processes from precise maneuvering to demanding workstation use.

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Is your inventory only accurate once a year, and at what cost?

Count your stock or count on your process? By Konecranes Agilon warehouse automation Imagine a warehouse where your inventory data is always accurate, no surprises, no costly shutdowns, and no endless manual counting. Many companies believe there’s a trade-off between effort and precision: either count everything once a year with enormous resources or accept errors creeping in over time. However, with the proper process and technology, this trade-off can be eliminated. By redesigning how inventory is handled and monitored, accuracy can become an automated, continuous outcome rather than a manual task. This article explores how to shift from periodic counting to process-driven inventory accuracy with Konecranes Agilon.

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Powering efficiency and sustainability

Hamburger Hungaria, a subsidiary of the Prinzhorn Group, operates a modern paper mill in Hungary with a strong focus on sustainability. Its waste paper-based production model eliminates the need for landfill disposal by transforming recovered paper into high-value recycled containerboard. The facility also meets its own energy demands by converting production by-products into energy, supported by a modern power plant that ensures a continuous and sustainable energy supply.

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Agilon streamlines Demag’s CTO assembly with 90% availability and 95% faster picking

Agilon improves Demag’s CTO assembly: 90% availability & 95% faster picking Demag Cranes & Components GmbH , a global leader in industrial cranes and drive solutions, faced a common challenge at its Wetter, Germany site: managing complex material flows in a configure-to-order (CTO) environment. While Demag also produces stock hoists, most are custom-configured, adding significant complexity to parts management, storage, and material flow. Each hoist is assembled from 75 to 130 unique components. Konecranes’ advanced, field-proven warehouse automation system now efficiently picks 20-50 of these small parts per hoist, boosting both speed and accuracy. Demag’s DC II chain hoist and DRH rope hoists are examples of products benefiting from streamlined assembly.

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New cranes seamlessly integrate into production line

The Legnano Teknoelectric Company (LTC Group), a global leader in magnetic cores production, aimed to expand its operations in the Middle East with a second facility in Jebel Ali, UAE. LTC has maintained a longstanding relationship with Konecranes since 2010, ensuring regular consultations and maintenance for its fully Konecranes-equipped initial UAE plant.

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Supporting shipbuilding operations at Vard Vung Tau, Vietnam

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Historic crane at Lochay Power Station modernized

Lochay Power Station, nestled in the scenic Scottish Highlands near Killin, has been generating hydroelectric power for SSE since 1958. As part of a modernization project, we were tasked with upgrading the station's original crane to enhance its reliability and operational precision, ensuring it meets future demands.

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Efficient paper roll handling with warehouse management system

The Konecranes Warehouse Management System (WMS) is designed to manage automatic paper roll storage operated by cranes with mechanical grippers or vacuum lifters.

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Smarter automotive die storage

The Konecranes Warehouse Management System (WMS) is designed to optimize automotive die storage operations using automatic die gripper cranes.

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Modernizing hydropower: Crane upgrade at Fortum's Imatrankoski plant

AI generated summary: Konecranes modernized a nearly 100-year-old crane at Fortum’s Imatrankoski hydropower plant, preserving the historic steel structure. The upgrade included new hoists, control systems, and safety features based on detailed condition assessments. This modernization extends crane lifespan, enhances performance, and supports Finland’s low-carbon energy production. Hydropower is a cornerstone of Finland’s energy production, providing renewable energy and essential load-following power to meet changing demand. As society becomes increasingly electrified, the demand for carbon-free power continues to grow. Fortum’s Imatrankoski power plant, located on the Vuoksi River, is Finland’s largest hydroelectric facility. Maintaining the uninterrupted flow of this low-emission energy requires precise long-term planning. At Imatrankoski, a crane that has been in operation for nearly a century remains vital to essential maintenance operations.

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Offline chatbot is a warehouse management productivity booster

The world of things around us are becoming more intelligent every day. In the last decade or so we’ve become quite comfortable with our devices—asking Google to tell us about our schedule, Siri to play our favorite songs or Alexa to dim the lights and turn up the thermostat. Technology has also made industrial equipment and material handling smarter and more efficient. And Konecranes has been leading the way in the development of crane technology with a significant focus on automation and digitalization.

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Two-crane solution provides precision for maintenance work

The MAN Service Group, part of the Pon Enterprise, is one of Europe‘s leading commercial vehicle, engine, and mechanical engineering companies, generating an annual revenue of around 15.8 billion euros and employing a workforce of about 54,300 worldwide. MAN supplies trucks, buses, diesel engines, turbomachinery, and turnkey power plants, with all corporate divisions holding leading market positions.

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Making a difference in a world of hazardous environments

“I saved someone’s life today” How many of us can say that? At first glance, not many. Very few of us have ever pulled someone from a burning building or prevented someone from drowning. Thankfully, such events are rare. However, consider this more closely. Do you perhaps work in an industry where the type and quality of equipment significantly affects job safety? Are you responsible for managing a facility that manufactures products in potentially gaseous, explosive, or fire-prone conditions? Do you specify or purchase equipment for a manufacturing process that involves lifting in a hazardous environment? Suddenly, the possibility for materially impacting whether people get to go home at the end of the day can infiltrate your job in ways that you haven’t thought about before.