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For the first time Jekko will participate in Intermat 2018, the important international trade fair in the world of construction, at stand E5-M-026 of Fassi France. From 23th to 28th April (opening every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Jekko will participate at Intermat 2018 in Paris, the International Construction and Infrastructure Exhibition, alongside the Fassi Group’s brands, Fassi Gru and Marrel. Held every three years, the Parisian event is a leading trade fair for the entire industry, gathering together all the most qualified professionals in the construction and public works sectors; in fact, they represent more than 50% of the world’s 100 most important construction companies. There will be three Jekko models on display at the stand of our French dealer Fassi France (E5-M-026) in the outdoor area: the SPX424 mini telescopic crawler crane with stabilizers – easily transportable and manoeuvrable, does not require long to set-up and is a practical lifting system that saves time, while ensuring high levels of safety and lifting capacity. The JF40 articulated crawler crane, on the other hand, is an articulated truck crane mounted on self-propelled crawler tracks, the future of crawler cranes. Finally, the new Multi-Loader JML25, a self-levelling transport platform with crawler tracks, a unique innovation. Technical specifications of the Jekko display models:  SPX424 Maximum hook weight: 2,400 kg Arm extension: 2.6 – 8.5 m Rotation: 360° Kubota 20 hp Diesel and 3-phase electric engine Weight: 2,230 kg Overall dimensions: 3,150 x 780 x 780 x 1,950 mm JF40 Maximum hook weight: 2,500 kg Arm extension: 6.8 m Rotation: 330°. Yamaha 10.4 hp and single-phase electric motor Weight: 1,500 kg Overall footprint: 2,380 x 780 x 1,815 mm  JML25 Maximum transport weight: 2,500 kg 180Ah-48V battery-powered and electric motor Weight: 1,800 kg Overall dimensions: 2,400 x 1,100 x 740 mm The new Jekko multi-loader JML25   More about Intermat: The last edition brought together 1,500 exhibitors, 70% of them international, travelling from 40 different countries, and were visited by 183,000 operators from 167 countries. The equipment and products are divided into four categories: Earth Movement and Demolition; Roads, Minerals and Foundations; Buildings and Concrete Sector; Lifting, Handling and Transport. Mobility, housing, energy, digital, employment: these are the major challenges that make the construction and infrastructure sector one of the main drivers of regional transformation in economic, social and environmental terms. Intermat leads the way in this rapidly evolving market and has made innovation and new technologies one of the axes of development of the 2018 edition. All of these values are widely shared by the Fassi Group and by Jekko in particular.

Baumaschinenmesse is the biggest and most important exhibition in Switzerland specialized in the construction industry field and will take place at BERNEXPO-Area in Bern from 21st to 24th March. Our Swiss dealer Arbor will participate in the exhibition showcasing a Jekko SPX527 that you can find in Hall3, STAND 301. The SPX527 has a four section boom offering a maximum tip height of 18.3 m and a working radius of 11.2 m with a 2700 kg max capacity and can be equipped with hydraulic jib and manipulators.   Request an appointment!

From 21th  to 24th of March we will be – together with our German dealer NordKran – at Fensterbau Frontale exhibition in Nuremberg, a trade show about windows, doors and façades The exhibition takes place every two years and originates from smaller trade fairs who merged in order to provide customers a full view of a market for used machines and tools. The past edition in 2016 saw 110.581 trade visitors from 116 countries and this year more than 790 companies are presenting their products and solutions on current developments in the window, door and facade construction sector, making Fensterbau Frontale a world-leading exhibition in its sector. Jekko and NordKran will be at Stand 3A-224 to showcase two models from the mini crane range: SPX312 and SPX424 equipped with MV600 glass manipulator. Both cranes can be equipped with vacuum lifters for glass fitted on manipulators (fully integrated with the mini crane) or on hook lifts, allowing Jekko mini-cranes to install glass facades on buildings, homes and skyscrapers. Where requested, it is also possible to handle glass panes and non-porous materials, especially in small spaces. Read how our customers use Jekko mini cranes, vacuum lifters and manipulators for glazing!   SPX312 handling glass panes •   Curtain wall glazing on skyscrapers   SPX312 main data Maximum SWL: 1200 kg Boom length: 2.2 – 7.6 m 330° Rotation Yamaha petrol motor 10.4 Hp Electrical power pack available Weight: 1800 kg Dimensions: 2790 x 770 x 1600 mm SPX424 main data Maximum SWL: 2400kg Boom lenght: 2.6 – 8.5 m 360° Rotation Kubota diesel engine 20Hp Electrical power pack available Weight: 2030 kg Dimensions: 3150 x 780 x 1950 mm MV600 main data Maximum SWL: 600 kg Battery powered N. of pads: 4+4 Operated with crane radio-remote control Completely integrated with Jekko’s minicranes and its software

We have always wanted to bet on young talents and in this case we decided to support the path of a local young athlete: 25 years old Leonardo Dei Tos from Vittorio Veneto (Italy) made us proud with its first medal as our partner. On Saturday 17th February, he competed in the 5000 mt  march at the “Assoluti Indoor” in Ancona (Italy) winning the silver medal. He collected 9 medals in the last 10 Italian championships and now his aim is the 20 km competition in Rome, together with the 2 free position for the World Team Championship. He has always been passionate about sports, practicing cycling as a child, then  he switched and dedicated to march competitions. At the beginning of his career he had to face some difficulties because of his height but growing up he managed to improve his technique with great determination. Last Saturday’s medal proved his constant achievements: “I really wanted to be there and would like to thank my family, my team and my new sponsor Jekko to whom I gave the first satisfaction”.  

Polyclose is the largest event in the Benelux in the area of window, door, sun-blind, façade and entrance technology. This year is taking place on 17 – 18 – 19 January at Flanders Expo in Ghent, Blegium. Our Belgian dealer Rentalift will showcase a SPX424 and a SPX527 at Stand 6125.   More about Polyclose In the industry of window, door, sun protection, façade and entrance technology, new developments are arriving ever more quickly. The sector is particularly skilled in designing, devising and manufacturing inspiring innovations both technical and otherwise. Polyclose provides a current and complete picture of what’s going on in the market and for which challenges solutions exist. Polyclose is one of the few specialised technical trade fairs that draw large numbers of Dutch people to Belgium and, as a result, many exhibitors also have a Dutch representative at their stands. The exhibition is free of charge for professionals from the sector.

Last week we had the pleasure to welcome at our facilities some students from the Higher Technical Institute of Vittorio Veneto (TV). We had the opportunity to open our doors to local students to show them how the production activity works and to tell them our history, giving them the chance to see in first person how we design, develop and then manufacture our mini cranes. The students demonstrated to be very interested in what they were shown, asking a lot of technical questions and also tried out some cranes with the support of our technicians.  

@ Our Finnish dealer Kurko Koponen Stand F54 The new JF545 for the first time in Finland! @ Our German dealer NordKran Stand TP1 German premiere of the new JF545 Open Days at our Swiss dealer Arbor @ Our French dealer Fassi France – Stand Ext-A6 with JF545, JF30 and SPK60 @ Our German dealer NordKran Stand 6F260

During the evening occasion to greet the closing of Donizetti theatre in Bergamo, Jekko mini cranes have been invited as special guest to lift up the event access curtain. Switching between various musical and theatrical performances, choreographies and art, Donizetti Foundation wanted to organize an event for the closing of the namesake theatre before the start of renovation works. 47.000 people took part into the initiative across the whole city, passing through the impressive curtain set up in “Porta Nuova” and sustained by a Jekko SPX527 and a SPX1275, that perfectly merged into the city stage, also thanks to the collaboration of the company Elevo from Lallio (BG).

The 2nd Jekko Dealer Meeting took place on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th of May. The International Dealer Meeting took place in Jesolo, Italy, a town in front of the sea side, 45 minutes far from our headquarters. The aim of the meeting was to create group harmony between the different dealers, encouraging the sharing of experiences and therefore greater reciprocal knowledge – this was reached considering the great participation of all the 30 distributors (60 people) from all the world. On the first day of meeting we summarised the situation of the mini crane market today and market trend for the next 5 years. We also introduced the new three JF Cranes, articulated crawler cranes realized in collaboration with Fassi. During the evening all the participants joined the Jekko team for a dinner on a boat through Venice’s Canals. During the second day, all the distributors had the chance to visit our new production plant. The new plant of Godega di S.U., intended to be used as assembly department, consists of an area of 12.000 sqm (of which 4.000 covered), adds up to the 5.000 sq m site in Colle Umberto, where the headquarters with the administrative and commercial offices and the carpentry department are located. During the show we had the chance to present  the new JF-545, JF-30, JF-40 and also the new MPK-05. The final part of the meeting was a dinner in a Jesolo club with all the Dealers who attended the event. The meeting was an unexpected success for us: all dealers demonstrated how involved and enthusiast they are in the work completed during the 2 days, displaying their concrete optimism also for Jekko’s future.