CPA Bulletin

www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > May 2021 27 ESTA: 2 Concern at USA opposition to Tier 5 engines ESTA has expressed concern at reports that the USA authorities are refusing to accept cranes and other construction machinery equipped with the latest Tier 5 engines. ESTA Section Cranes President Wouter van Noort said: “ESTA is urgently seeking clarification from our American friends and from the crane and equipment manufacturers.” ESTA has been told that under legislation introduced by the previous administration, the USA Environmental Protection Agency does not currently allow the import of machines that are fitted with Tier 5 engines, even though they are environmentally cleaner than their Tier 4 equivalents. Unless the American current legislation is changed, cranes sold to the USA cannot be traded back into the EU as second-hand machines - unless they are given a new engine. This affects all construction machinery - not only cranes - and European equipment manufacturers are talking to the EPA to try and find a solution. Future ESTAmeetings ESTA is planning to hold its Autumn Meeting and Dinner, in person, in Helsinki, Finland, on October 14-15 - assuming that it is permitted. Watch the ESTA website for updates. ESTAmembership holds steady through the pandemic ESTA’s membership has remained steady in the past year, despite the pressures caused by the pandemic. The association currently has 21 ordinary members, eight special members, 37 affiliated companies and 21 supporters. ESTA President David Collett said: “The pandemic has hampered our plans to recruit more members, but we are extremely grateful for the ongoing and strong support from our existing membership and their commitment to our aims of improving safety and harmonizing standards in our industry - while at the same time learning from each other.” www.alimak.com ACCESS ANYTIME, ANYWHERE ALIMAK CONSTRUCTION HOISTS The Alimak Scando 650 range of construction hoists are available in a variety of sizes and speeds to meet the need of every construction project. Offering a vast choice of loading capacities and configurations, the Scando 650 range of products is designed for the efficient transportation of passengers and materials for enhanced productivity on constructon sites. Contact us at info@alimakgroup.com for further information LEFT: Dutch firmWagenborg Nedlift’s award-winning tandem lift operation using a pair of electric compact cranes