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| ABB to supply crane systems for Asian ports Zurich-based ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has received contracts worth more than $65 million to supply automation and electrical systems for 74 shipping cranes that will help raise productivity at ports in Asia. The cranes will be built by the Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery Company Ltd. (ZPMC) of China, the world's largest crane manufacturer, for delivery in 2008 and 2009. The orders were booked in the first quarter of 2007. ABB will supply full crane automation and support systems, including controllers and software, low-voltage alternating-current (AC) motors and drives, electrical transformers and switchgear. ABB will also carry out project management, engineering, customer training and commissioning. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |