Liftra

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A Liftra crane installing a single blade on a wind turbine hub.

Liftra is an engineering company which specializes in lifting and transport equipment for the global wind turbine industry. Liftra's most notable product is a self-hoisting crane used for major component exchange. [1] The company has assisted in the development of larger wind turbines in the North Sea, along with Belgium-based DEME Offshore. [2]

Liftra is based in Aalborg, Denmark, with offices in the United States, Spain, China and Poland. [3]

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References

  1. "Liftra Self-Hoisting Crane (LSHC) - a disruptive crane solution for cost effective exchange and service of major wind turbine components". Cordis European Commission. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  2. Memija, Adnan (2023-04-17). "DEME, Liftra Join Forces to Develop New Offshore Installation Method". Offshore Wind. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  3. "Liftra About us" . Retrieved 25 May 2022.