Towne Lifting & Testing, a trusted family-run specialist in lifting equipment and overhead cranes, is bringing the revolutionary Crane of the Future (COTF) range to the UK market. As the company approaches its 80th anniversary, it proudly takes the lead in innovation, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring safety during lifting operations.
The Crane of the Future combines advanced technology with practical functionality unlike anything else in the industry. Safety is critical during lifting operations and the Crane of the Future range uses smart technology to prevent incidents such as overloading, unauthorised access or side loading occurring while driving cultural change around crane use through offering unprecedented visibility of crane operations to management via an easy-to-use portal.
The Crane of the Future products can be integrated with any crane, regardless of the manufacturer or age. Each product is designed to support operators control of the crane, ensuring their safety, reduce breakdowns, and enhance sustainable practice by extending the lifecycle of the crane. The system offers complete peace of mind to any business that the cranes are used safely and appropriately. It also ensures full safety compliance and gives traceability of all usage history.
John Elliott, Commercial Director of Towne Lifting & Testing, commented: “We’re delighted to bring the COTF range to the UK market. It’s great that as we approach our 80th anniversary, we’re able to take the lead on innovation within our industry. Our mission is to help drive safety standards within our industry. Crane operators face significant safety risks during operations and through the Crane of the Future range, we are able to dramatically decrease those risks. What sets COTF apart from existing products is the blend of prevention of misuse through technology and culture change through full visibility of operations.”
He added: “The range is a really innovative, yet cost effective solution to remove the headaches and safety risks associated with overhead cranes.”
Manufactured by Sole Digital, an Australian innovator in crane technology, the Crane of the Future will be exclusively available in the UK through Towne Lifting & Testing, which holds sole licensing rights for sales and distribution.
