May 16 - Nordic Crane Vest, part of the Crane Norway Group, has ordered eight Demag all terrain cranes, ranging in capacity from 130 to 250 tonnes.
The company has already taken delivery of a 650-tonne capacity Demag CC 3800-1 crawler crane.
The additional eight cranes on order - three Demag AC 250-5, two AC 160-5 and three AC 130-5 all terrain cranes - will be delivered throughout the year and will be added to the company's existing fleet of nearly 40 Demag and Terex cranes.
"As a leading supplier for crane rentals for oil, gas and wind turbine applications in the Norwegian market, Crane Norway Group has invested NOK200 million (USD23 million) in the last 12 months on new cranes, trucks and transport equipment to strengthen its position as a trusted supplier of lifting and transportation services in Norway," said Trond Helge Skretting, ceo of Crane Norway Group.