Demag Cranes has reinforced its position in the automotive sector with the receipt of a major order from BMW to supply a total of 28 cranes to serve press lines at its locations in Leipzig, Regensburg and Dingolfing
The order includes 23 process cranes with lifting capacities of up to 55 tonnes, two semi-portal cranes, one full portal crane and two standard cranes. It is part of a longstanding relationship between the companies. BMW has been using Demag Cranes’ technology in production activities for decades.
This order is the second significant contract, placed with Demag Cranes, by BMW within the last four years. In 2008, nine process crane systems were delivered to BMW plants at Leipzig, Regensburg and Dingolfing.
Dr Lars Brzoska, executive vice president of industrial cranes and member of the executive committee at Demag Cranes, sees the order as a result of a consistent commitment to the customer, which includes products and after sales services.
He says: “We focus on sustainability in our customer relationships. We endeavour to demonstrate to our customers the proven reliability and efficiency of our products and services. We are pleased BMW is continuing to count on us for this exciting project.”
Versatile technology
Demag Cranes’ products are used at the three BMW locations for handling process tools, serving process lines and coil installations and for maintenance work. The cranes feature electrically powered rotating load hooks, which incorporate a weighing system and enable the connection of external load handling attachments, such as coil tongs and mechanical load bars.
Automotive industry
Demag Cranes has decades of experience with process and industrial cranes, which has helped the company become a leading supplier to the automotive industry. Its solutions are said to be state of the art and are characterised by high efficiency and long service life. Numerous vehicle manufacturers, including BMW, rely on Demag Cranes’ process systems, to ensure press lines are served efficiently and reliably. In addition, the Demag Cranes’ modular KBK light crane system is used in a wide variety of complex automotive production plants around the world.
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