The fastest growing part of the crane spreader business appears to be expandable twin-lifts.
Spreader manufacturers had an excellent year in 2001 as new crane orders reached record levels. While 2002 will be quieter as port throughput growth slows, manufacturers invested heavily in research and development last year and a number of innovations are coming on stream. The fastest growing part of the crane spreader business appears to be expandable twin-lifts and more suppliers have entered this market sector despite issues over patent rights....
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Approx 2590 words from WorldCargo News, February 2002,
page 30.