Out of time, out of options At the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), two massive 375-ton cranes lie in wait. Though used infrequently, the two overhead lifting devices are essential. Working in tandem, the plant depends on these cranes to lift hydro turbines out of the building for scheduled maintenance. LADWP had a small window of opportunity to perform maintenance work on the turbines, and the wheels had worn too thin to safely perform the lift. Working together for faster speed LADWP began searching for a provider to keep the maintenance work on schedule. Konecranes won the competitive bid to design, manufacture and install wheels. To meet the deadline, Konecranes depended on the strong partnership between its service and parts departments. To determine th

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