CPA Bulletin

14 CPA Bulletin > August 2021 www.cpa.uk.net GET READY FOR VERTIKAL DAYS: 1 The show is the largest event in Europe dedicated solely to the lifting and working at height industry, and an ideal opportunity for rental companies, utilities, major contractors and end users who visit the show to see and hear about the latest developments. Staying true to its roots, visitors will also benefit from everything being complimentary, from parking and entry, through to refreshments and catering. A full 24 page guide to the event will be published in the July/August issue of Cranes & Access magazine, however in the meantime, the following is a glimpse at just some of the new products and services that have already been announced for the show. The Marketplace Pavilion Located centrally within the showground, the Marketplace Pavilion is almost a show within a show, and will include an even more comprehensive mix of companies displaying the very latest in ancillary products and services related to cranes, access equipment and telehandlers, such as safety equipment, software, innovative components, rigging solutions, training suppliers, financial solutions and electronics. It will also feature the main café serving complimentary tea, coffee and soft drinks all day - a great place to network or simply sit for 10 minutes. Lifting Equipment Making its world premiere is the 150 tonne Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 All Terrain crane, which is set to replace the manufacturer’s popular 130 tonne LTM 1130-5.1. Kranlyft will have the new all electric Maeda MC285CB-3 spider crane alongside a range of other Maeda cranes, including the compact mini crawler. This will also be the first chance to see the new six tonne Klaas K1100 RHX truck mounted aluminium crane and the heavy duty Uplifter GW1125 glass handler. Jekko distributor JT Cranes will have the recently launched lithium-ion powered five tonne SPX650 spider crane on show, as well as its 600kg MPK06 battery powered mini pick and carry crane/glass handler. For Spierings it is the first opportunity to demonstrate its new zero-emission eLift self-erecting mobile tower cranes in the form of the seven tonne SK597-AT4 and 10 tonne SK1265-AT6. Kobelco will have its latest 100 tonne Stage V compliant CKE900G-3 lattice boom crawler crane on its stand, while also being the first outing for its new Used Cranes Services. Powered Access Genie is another company with a host of new models to show, including the 14ft GS- 1432m and 19ft GS-1932m micro scissor lifts, along with other E-Drive models. Dingli could well take the award for most new products on show, with both diesel and After what will be 28 long months since the last Vertikal Days event, there is a very positive vibe in the air from the UK crane, access and telehandler fraternity looking forward to catching up in late September at the new venue, the East of England Arena and Showground in Peterborough. Taking place on 22nd and 23rd September, Vertikal Days will be one of the first events in the UK since it ‘locked down’ in March 2020. It will also be the first outing for a host of new products, with visitors treated to a good number of World, European and UK ‘firsts’ from the crane, access platform and telehandler manufacturers, plus an abundance of new ancillary products and services in the Marketplace.