US crane manufacturer Link-Belt has received an energy efficiency award, setting a sign in terms of sustainability. For you as a fleet operator, fuel consumption and CO₂ balance are increasingly becoming a competitive factor – not only because of rising diesel prices, but also due to stricter environmental regulations on construction sites. The award demonstrates that energy-efficient cranes are technically feasible and are becoming an industry standard. European manufacturers such as Spierings are thus under pressure to refine their drive concepts and hydraulic systems in order not to fall behind in international competition.