Following an extremely successful SED exhibition where Hassell received the “Award for Excellence” for the new 608 Multicrane; this is what the judges said……………..

Cranes and access award:
Winner: EH Hassell & Sons
Product: Sennebogen 608 multicrane

There were many upgraded machines in this busy category, but the judges were looking for something more innovative - and they certainly found it. While appreciating the merits of transporting the FB Gru GHS 351 top-slewing tower crane on a single trailer, this was set against the fact that such a move only happens once or twice a year for each crane.

Equally Haulotte's telescopic access platform has many standard features that were once options, but neither had the level of innovation the judges sought for the shortlist. What did catch their eyes was the formwork lift entered by Consept Pty, and Sennebogen's 608 Multicrane, which will feature of EH Hassell & Sons' stand.

Judge Tim Whiteman said that large, lightweight sections of formwork create handling and windage problems for cranes. The judges could see many benefits in a hoist that keeps the sections close to the structure as it moves the formwork up one floor at a time. But in a split vote, the top position went to Sennebogen's 608 Multicrane. Colin Timms said: "This machine combines the features of a materials handler with the technology of a crane - they will love it in Germany and it could find many admirers here."

"If you like your machinery, you will love this," concluded Douglas Anderson.