GGR Group delivers spider crane for a new smelter in Iceland

The URW-706 was lifted onto the third floor of the new building, where it set to work in lifting two high-power electric control boards. After that, the mini spider crane moved the boards up to their final resting point on the fourth floor.

Erlingur Snær Erlingsson, owner of Smakranar, said: "This lift worked out perfectly and all relevant parties were thrilled with the power and precision of the 706. "Also, the radio remote was a very important factor for both lifts. It was really easy for the operator to see critical points, such as the closeness of boom to the steel structure and seeing the load being lifted from the ground floor. The crane is now on the top floor installing over 20t of steel structures and will perform various lifts all around the building. Later this summer, it will go inside the international airport in Keflavik to install about forty-to-fifty 4t concrete beams as the airport is being expanded."

"We are delighted to have the 706 as part of our fleet. It's something I've been dreaming about since 2007 when it was introduced to the market. It's great to be able to put it to work straight away."

Graeme Riley, chief executive of UNIC Cranes Europe, added: "It's fantastic to see the URW-706 being used on prominent national and international projects. With its 6t of lifting power but still compact enough to get into small spaces, it's perfect for a wide range of jobs.

"We've worked with Erlingur's company for over 10 years in Iceland, and our partnership is going from strength to strength."