Konecranes has secured an order from Westcon Helgeland AS for two double girder overhead cranes to be installed at the company's new production facility in Nesna, Norway. The order was booked in Q1 2026, with deliveries scheduled for October 2026.
The two Konecranes CXTD double girder cranes will support the handling of heavy components for oil industry equipment manufacturing at the new facility. Each crane is equipped with a main hoist capacity of 2x80 tonnes and an auxiliary hoist of 10 tonnes, operating on a span of 37.5 metres with a hook height of 17.4 metres.
Arnt Skogsøy, CEO of Westcon Helgeland, cited the company's prior working relationship with Konecranes and the supplier's understanding of its operational requirements as key factors in the selection. Skogsøy noted that the new facility demanded a solution capable of handling heavy and complex components efficiently.
Asle Johansen, CTO Sales for Industrial Equipment at Konecranes, described the repeat order as a reflection of the company's ability to deliver reliable solutions for demanding lifting applications. Konecranes is a global leader in industrial cranes and material handling systems.
Westcon Helgeland provides ship repair, rig maintenance and equipment fabrication services for the oil industry. The new Nesna facility represents an expansion of the company's production capability in Norway, reflecting continued investment in local manufacturing infrastructure for the Norwegian oil and gas sector.
Key Takeaways:
1. Konecranes secured order from Westcon Helgeland AS for two CXTD double girder overhead cranes at new production facility in Nesna, Norway
2. Each crane features 2x80-tonne main hoist capacity and 10-tonne auxiliary hoist, operating on 37.5-metre span
3. Order booked in Q1 2026 with deliveries scheduled for October 2026
4. Cranes will support handling of heavy components for oil industry equipment manufacturing
5. Westcon Helgeland selected Konecranes based on prior working relationship and understanding of operational requirements
