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Project manager Bozo Lipic about the modification of straddle carriers:

“Challenging project, with a high standard and promptly completed”

The modification of twelve straddle carriers at the Port of Rotterdam was estimated to take eleven weeks. The Liftcom team under the leadership of project manager Bozo Lipic managed to deliver the carriers ready for operation in only nine weeks. Lipic concludes: “A matter of good management.” And more precisely: “Thanks to a close collaboration with the patron, we were able to take on several carriers simultaneously with the proper professional experts.” Key element of the project: Providing openings in the portal construction surrounding the control cabin for the operator's safety and functional comfort. It was a complex project, successfully realized within tight technological and operational parameters. “All activities were carried out with the highest standard, strictly according to the client's regulations and procedures,” says Bozo Lipic. “This is logical: We are at home in the world of harbors and cranes. This means that you work according to the rules, respecting the planning while delivering perfect work.”

Making the Future in a Partnership

On Thursday, December 13th, 2012, the cosy beach pavilion “Stormvogel” in Oostvoorne started to fill up with people. Liftcom had organized a traditional barbecue on this characteristic location on the Maasvlakte near Rotterdam. The purpose: To accentuate the pleasant collaboration with our customer relationships in a relaxed environment, looking back a little and looking forward. Liftcom is convinced that partnership makes the future. The partnership comprises efficient and knowledgeable technological service and, now and then, relaxation with a snack and a drink. In our opinion, “Stormvogel” is the ideal location combining these aspects. The feeling is shared by many: It was busier than ever and a relaxed meeting point for all disciplines keeping the harbor crane in motion. A special surprise had been prepared for three guests: They returned home as the winner of the on-line quiz with a well-deserved iPad.

Crane lighting: A maintenance-sensitive power consuming device is a thing of the past. Liftcom have green light available, such as the Phoenix Modcom light fixtures, a heavy-duty led lighting, up to 50,000 hours almost maintenance free. Modcom light fixtures are designed for extremely heavy duty operation, as in the port, with a very low energy consumption. And they are a perfect light source of up to 25,000 lumen. Modcom light fixtures have a zero startup time and an extremely long lifespan with extremely low maintenance costs. Liftcom can easily arrange this for you.

For more information, please contact Jethro van Eersel (info@liftcom.nl, phone +31(0)181-613-101).

Be careful to make a note in your agenda:

Visit the Liftcom stand at TOC-Europe in Ahoy, Rotterdam, from June 25th to 27th, 2013.

Naturally, Liftcom is prominently present at the trend-setting trade show focused on container handling. Liftcom is actively involved in the preparations. Again, the recognizable stand promises to be a professional public magnet of the highest order. The theme of the trade show is ‘Working together in the chain’. Check out the following Liftcom newsletter containing all the relevant details. Keep an eye on www.liftcom.nl and check for more trade show information at www.tocevents-europe.com.

We hope to meet you at the coming TOC, stand no. C100

“Starting with the carriage up to the pylons, we inspect every piece using a crane-specific maintenance schedule. According to the agreed maintenance schedule and taking into account the customer’s planning we provide detailed reporting. Common repairs – such as worn brake pads – we take care of directly and if further action is required we will get in touch with the customer immediately”, Ron Griffioen tells us. As foreman of Preventive Maintenance (PM) he is not only in charge of two maintenance teams, but he is the on-site Liftcom point-of-contact for the customer. When an urgent repair requires a specialized Liftcom CM-team, Ron Griffioen can deploy a qualified team quickly. The highest priority is always safety - with the customer’s business interests a close second. “We’re always on stand-by for whenever the customer needs us. Twenty-four-seven”.