Shanghai: Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will relocate the production of rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from Cargotec Industries (China) Co., Ltd., (CICL) Shanghai multi-assembly unit (MAU) to Rainbow-Cargotec Industries (RCI).
This measure is a continuation of the process started in July 2011, when Cargotec announced plans to establish a joint venture with its long-time partner in China, Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries.
“The RCI joint venture is now fully operational and has shipped the first RTG cranes from its new state-of-the-art facility in Taicang, Jiangsu province,” Cargotec said in a release. RCI employs approximately 280 people.
“By taking measures to create a cost-efficient product and production set-up for the future, Kalmar also wants to ensure the long-term competitiveness of its RTG business globally,” Cargotec explained.
The RTG production relocation is planned to be completed by the end of September 2013. [23/08/13]
