Konecranes to upgrade reactor hall overhead crane at Sweden’s Oskarshamn Nuclear Power Plant

Konecranes has won a contract to upgrade to the reactor hall overhead crane at the Oskarshamn Nuclear Power Plant in Sweden. The crane plays a crucial role in servicing the reactor and managing the removal of spent fuel casks, complying with stringent regulatory standards. The order was booked in Q4 2023.

The upgrade of the legacy Konecranes crane not only ensures safety compliance but also meets the evolving regulatory requirements in the nuclear industry. The contract has a two-year timeline, during which Konecranes will undertake engineering, manufacturing, delivery and installation of the modernization components, including a new 165-ton trolley/hoist.

"Safety and reliability are paramount in nuclear operations, and Konecranes has consistently proven its commitment to these values. Our track record in implementing modernizations and new equipment projects worldwide over the past two decades underlines our expertise and reliability," says Ville Majala, EMEA Sales Director, Nuclear Cranes, Konecranes.

A strong focus on customers and commitment to business growth and continuous improvement make Konecranes a lifting industry leader. This is underpinned by investments in digitalization and technology, plus our work to make material flows more efficient with solutions that decarbonize the economy and advance circularity and safety.

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Further information:
Tanja Wilson, Communications Director, Industrial Service & Equipment
Email: [email protected] or phone: +971 56 4141878

Konecranes Media Desk
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Further information for investors and analysts:
Kiira Fröberg, Vice President, Investor Relations, Konecranes
Email: [email protected] or phone: +358 20 427 2050

This release can be found on Konecranes.com.

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That’s why, with around 16,500 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. In 2022, Group sales totaled EUR 3.4 billion. Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).