UK CRANES IN RUSSIAN GLASS PLANT

To safely and efficiently handle a throughput of 240,000 tonnes of float glass at a new Russian facility, Pilkington Plc has invested over one million Euros (about £700,000) in advanced overhead cranes from UK specialist Street Crane Company. 

UK glass manufacturer Pilkington has constructed the float glass plant in the Ramenskoye district in Moscow.  This is one of the most advanced of its kind in the world and the most modern in Russia.  Street equipment is often the first choice for both glass plants and for downstream distribution because it is engineered to give speed-controlled movement for greatest load stability and precise low-speed placement.  	

The Moscow contract included the supply, delivery and commissioning of 11 cranes.  Installation was undertaken by Pilkington's own engineering teams.  Cranes range in capacity from five to 25 tonnes safe working load and include double girder, single girder and wall travelling jib cranes.  Some of the cranes span bays of 40 metres and all have remote radio operation.

All equipment was built in the UK and shipped overland to Russia.  Sales director Gus Zona commented, "We have collaborated with Pilkington on UK and international projects for many years.  This is the first project we have completed in Russia and we are pleased that the programme ran to schedule."  

The Ramenskoye plant begins operations in November 05.  It is a joint venture with the Emerging Market Partnerships (EMP) but Pilkington will operate the plant on behalf of the joint venture partners.


More information
Gus Zona, Street Crane Company, Tel. 00 44 1298 812456 Fax. 00 44 1298 814 945 
E-Mail: admin@streetcrane.co.uk Web: www.streetcrane.co.uk

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December 21, 2005