Kalmar supports Victoria International Container Terminal with four automated straddle carriers Kalmar has signed an agreement to supply Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) with four hybrid automated straddle carriers The large order was booked in Kalmar’s Q2 2025 order intake with delivery expected to be completed within Q1 2026.VICT is Australia’s only fully automated container terminal and is owned by International Container Terminal Services The 35-hectare terminal has a design capacity of 1.5 million TEU and is the only terminal in Melbourne capable of handling the largest boxships VICT’s automated operations are powered by the Kalmar One Automation System – a complete end-to-end system that combines Kalmar automated equipment and a pre-integrated and tested software solution Kalmar is also responsible for the ongoing maintenance and support of the automated container handling software solution operating at VICT as well as related technical support The new Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers are for twin lift shuttle operations and have been specifically designed to increase productivity by reducing loading times VICT: “Kalmar has greatly assisted our ongoing quest to increase productivity and maintain our customers satisfaction at the highest levels We already rely on Kalmar solutions and were happy that Kalmar was able to engineer the straddle carriers to meet our specific needs.” Kalmar: “This project builds on our long and successful history of cooperation with Victoria International Container Terminal The new straddle carriers will help to increase productivity and support the terminal to meet their customers’ needs in a reliable way.” The move will improve delivery times and customer support and enable the further growth of Kalmar’s Genuine Parts and Service businesses The new Greenwood distribution centre allows Kalmar to store all parts in one stand-alone location with 112,000 square-foot facility providing greater flexibility and scalability of operations The transition process is scheduled to begin in May 2025 and be completed by the end of July 2025 Neovia is a global expert in warehouse operations with 7,500 employees and a presence in 19 countries Neovia has operated the Kalmar Distribution Center in Europe since 2003 said: “We are pleased to continue our close partnership and to offer Kalmar the capacity to process and ship orders efficiently within North America Our proven processes and high safety and sustainability standards guarantee productivity and quality operations for Kalmar into the future.” READ: APMT, Kalmar expand straddle carrier fleet at MedPort Tangier said: “We are investing in the long-term capabilities and capacity to serve our customers in North America with Genuine Parts this move is a cornerstone in our Growing Services strategy and I am thrilled for us to be able to do this in partnership with Neovia Logistics.” Earlier this month, Kalmar began producing its electric empty container handler and heavy forklift truck at its Shanghai manufacturing facility DP World is set to implement OneStop Modal and the OneStop Vehicle Booking System (VBS) The US House of Representatives has voted to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency‘s (EPA) 2023 global schedule reliability surged to 57.5 per cent Container throughput at the Port of Melbourne totalled 267,000 TEUs in March 2025 Cover image: ©Associated Press The death toll has risen to at least 70 2025 TMC Full Coverage | Photo Gallery Subscribe  Gift a Subscription This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Growing Services: Kalmar invests in North American Genuine Parts warehouse  In line with Kalmar’s strategy of growing services Kalmar will be relocating and outsourcing its Genuine Parts warehouse from Ottawa The move will lead to improvements in delivery times customer support as well as enable the further growth of Kalmar’s Genuine Parts and Service businesses The new Greenwood distribution center allows Kalmar to store all parts in one stand-alone location with 112,000 sq ft facility providing greater flexibility and scalability of operations Neovia: “We are pleased to continue our close partnership and to offer Kalmar the capacity to process and ship orders efficiently within North America Kalmar Parts & Logistics Solutions: “We are investing in the long term capabilities and capacity to serve our customers in North America with Genuine Parts About Neovia LogisticsNeovia is a global leader in third-party logistics operating more than 80 facilities in 19 countries Neovia has partnered with customers around the world to solve complex mission-critical logistics challenges in the automotive Forterra unveiled the Kalmar Ottawa AutoTT™ an autonomous terminal tractor designed to improve efficiency and safety in distribution centers The AutoTT™ is currently undergoing its second round of testing as Kalmar moves closer to bringing it to market with full production anticipated by late 2026 The partnership between Kalmar and Forterra brings together Kalmar’s expertise and leadership in terminal tractors with Forterra’s AutoDrive® an advanced autonomous system driving platform built for complex environments that meet military standards Kalmar developed its automation-ready terminal tractor featuring an integrated drive-by-wire system and hardware kits essential for autonomous operation produced at Kalmar’s manufacturing facilities in Ottawa will allow customers to seamlessly integrate autonomous solutions into their logistics and yard management strategies including in environments requiring a lot of complex maneuvers Kalmar: “The Kalmar Ottawa AutoTT is a game-changer for our industry By combining our trusted terminal tractor technology with Forterra’s advanced autonomous driving system we’re giving customers a solution that enhances both safety and efficiency This marks an exciting step in our automation journey building on our global experience with autonomous vehicle projects and taking it to the next level.”  Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Kalmar has signed a major order for electric forklift trucks and reachstackers with Vestas Manufacturing Spain to further remove their CO2 emissions Kalmar has signed an agreement with Vestas Manufacturing Spain SL to supply a range of electric forklift trucks and electric reachstackers The machines will be deployed at Vestas’ blade factory in Daimiel The order was booked in Kalmar’s Q4 2024 order intake with one of the two heavy forklift trucks scheduled for delivery during December 2024 and the rest of the equipment during Q2 and Q3 2025 All of the forklift trucks and reachstackers supplied to Vestas will be powered by the latest lithium-ion battery technology Head of Vestas Blades Daimiel: “To eliminate the CO2 emissions from our manufacturing process we are replacing our fleet of diesel-powered machines with electrically powered equipment at our blade factory in Daimiel After a successful trial with a heavy-duty electric forklift from Kalmar we determined that their technology and offerings were the right choice for our needs The new electric fleet follows the replacement of the factory’s natural gas heating system with three biomass boilers fired with olive pits It enables us to reach carbon neutrality at the factory and contributes to Vestas’ goal of a science-based decarbonisation of our operations and supply chain by 2030.” after careful consideration and evaluation of our fully electric powered offering Our electrically powered forklift trucks and reachstackers will help Vestas decarbonise their operations while maintaining the highest levels of productivity and safety.” Eduardo Fernandez, Solution Sales Representative, Kalmar Spain, tel. +34 916270165, eduardo.fernandez@kalmarglobal.com  Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Dealer Management and Customer Insight, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com Kalmar starts the sale of its third generation electric terminal tractor in North America The OT2 EV represents Kalmar Ottawa’s third-generation electric terminal tractor and is fully designed and built in-house at the company’s Ottawa There are four different models available – two specifically designed for container ports and terminals and two for distribution applications including an on-road version available for North America including 240 hours of climate-controlled performance testing from -22°F to 122°F Extreme climate charging performance testing was performed over six months to validate real-world reliability and operational efficiency regardless of temperature or environment Charging solutions up to 150kW with CCS1 connectors enables fast charging in under an hour and allows for opportunity charging as needed Kalmar’s strong North American dealer network is trained and certified to support the OT2 EV Dealers underwent specialised training for sales and service staff at Kalmar’s Ottawa facility preparing them to deliver industry-leading support from day one Kalmar: “We have been making every move count in the terminal tractor business for over 65 years We believe that invention and sustainable innovation go hand-in-hand Our engineers have evaluated every aspect of how to make the T2 the most efficient machine possible and that solution was to electrify the current market-leading T2 terminal tractor.” Dealer 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to pursue sustainable profitable growth opportunities independently Kalmar offers a wide range of heavy material handling equipment and services for ports TCS helped Cargotec ensure a smooth IT carveout for Kalmar by adhering to milestones without impacting the normal business TCS planned and executed the SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system’s separation involving 38 legal entities in 27 countries globally High-stakes IT separation of Kalmar from Cargotec The IT separation of Kalmar from Cargotec was a complex and demanding program It covered over 250 applications including ERP systems all within an ambitious timeline to create a standalone IT environment for Kalmar Leveraging its deep customer knowledge and expertise in business transformations TCS partnered with Cargotec to execute IT carveout for Kalmar TCS adopted an integrated approach by collaborating with over 40 IT vendors of Cargotec to mitigate risks and ensure a comprehensive and efficient separation process is put in place TCS successfully delivered SAP projects that supported legal splits across eight countries and the carve-out of critical applications like SAP and ServiceNow including best-fit technical architecture and solution design and partnered with SNP Group for automated augmented by TCS’ SAP application services TCS planned and coordinated the complex cutover Over 40 applications connected to SAP were synchronized to ensure a risk-mitigated seamless big-bang go-live across 38 legal entities in 27 countries globally The meticulous execution ensured key Kalmar separation milestones were achieved as per the planned schedule while enabling 100% continuity of business operations post ERP carveout and a faster IT transitional service agreement (TSA) exit TCS’s ability to drive business transformations through risk mitigation and strategic execution continues to empower enterprises in navigating complex business transitions successfully TCS had an invaluable role in the IT carveout planning Their ability to manage both the technical aspects of the IT systems and the change management required in such a huge program enabled the positive outcome The key success factors were their professional approach capacity to resolve issues and manage complexity as well as the dedication and attitude of the whole team.’’ we are committed to driving seamless and sustainable transformations for our clients customer contextual knowledge and innovative approaches we ensured business continuity and positioned Cargotec’s separated companies for future growth." We are extremely pleased to deliver a very strategic IT carveout program for Cargotec with the utmost quality and in a timely manner enabling Cargotec to achieve its strategic objective The successful IT carveout is a great testament of TCS’ deep industry knowledge M&A IT carveout experiences and customer-centricity.” Trends that will shape travel and logistics in 2025 Travelport transforms customer experience to drive sales Air France-KLM and TCS: Celebrating 30 years of partnership Want to deliver memorable experiences to your customers Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers to help Forth Ports to take concrete steps towards equipment decarbonisation Kalmar has concluded a deal to supply Forth Ports Group with a total of six Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for its UK operations Three of the machines will be deployed at the Port of Tilbury’s London Container Terminal in Tilbury and three at Forth Ports Grangemouth The large order was booked in Kalmar’s Q1 2025 order intake and delivery of the machines is scheduled to be completed during Q1 2026 The Port of Tilbury is the largest of the eight ports owned by Forth Ports and the largest multimodal port terminal on the south-east coast of the UK with an annual throughput of 16 million tonnes per annum The port offers services for a variety of cargo grain and automotive as well as cruises and real estate solutions Forth Ports Grangemouth is Scotland’s largest port handling nine million tonnes of cargo each year – including fine food and drink paper and equipment for the oil and gas industry – through specialist container The new Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers will help Forth Ports to significantly reduce both the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of their straddle carrier operations compared to traditional diesel-powered machines Hybrid machines also generate much less noise Forth Ports: “We have been very happy with the reliability of our current fleet of Kalmar straddle carriers and the local support provided by Kalmar We have set out ambitious net zero targets across our business and we are investing in greener technology to ensure that our operations are sustainable and the new hybrid machines will play a key role in supporting this commitment by helping us to reduce local emissions.” Kalmar: “We are delighted to continue our long-standing and successful partnership with Forth Ports which can cut fuel consumption by up to 40% compared to equivalent diesel-powered machines will help Forth Ports take concrete steps towards decarbonising their operations without compromising on productivity.” Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions The Grant Park Music Festival has entered its final two weeks and Carlos Kalmar and the musicians decamped to the indoor haven of the Harris Theater Friday night There is, unavoidably, a bittersweet element to this year’s final four programs, as they will mark the terminus of conductor Kalmar’s 25-year reign at the festival The mixed results from a trio of potential successors this summer—set against the Grant Park Orchestra’s extraordinary performances under Kalmar Friday night—make it somewhat inexplicable that the plug is being pulled on what continues to be a highly successful musical partnership.  Sibelius’s The Swan of Tuonela led off the evening Kalmar’s firmly outlined direction was stronger on presence than atmosphere yet Anne Bach’s evocative English horn playing proved ideal Her natural phrasing and elegant solo line fully captured the flowing grace and elegiac mystery of the title cygnus The sensitive playing of principal cellist Walter Haman was on the same level of distinction Leoš Janáček’s orchestral works are not great in quantity so all credit to Kalmar for ingenuity in programming a symphonic suite from The Cunning Little Vixen Conductor Václav Talich—a dedicated Janáček advocate who premiered many of his works—arranged excerpts from the Czech composer’s opera with skill and sympathy and the music flows seamlessly in an extended single movement.  Despite the surface charms and fanciful scenario of anthropomorphic animals like all of Janáček’s operas—ultimately paints a decidedly dark and pitiless world Kalmar led an idiomatic and rambunctious performance of this festival premiere one that richly captured the myriad elements of Janáček’s score: the quirky restless fragments—what Kalmar called the composer’s “snippety” style—the driving angularities The Grant Park Orchestra musicians were at their considerable finest sumptuous and kaleidoscopic performance of this individual score with sensitive contributions from concertmaster Jeremy Black and principal flute Mary Stolper The Cunning Little Vixen hasn’t been staged in Chicago in two decades and this engaging and communicative performance makes one long to hear the entire opera again 2024 may be the bicentennial year of Anton Bruckner’s birth but you would hardly know it in Chicago Next season the CSO is only performing a single Bruckner work (Symphony No The Berlin Philharmonic has a complete cycle on tap and will bring the composer’s Fifth Symphony to town in November but that’s about it one must be grateful for the extraordinary performance of Bruckner’s Symphony No it’s hard to imagine that anyone could do finer justice to the Austrian composer’s music than Kalmar and the Grant Park musicians delivered Friday night Bruckner has not figured prominently in Kalmar’s concerts during his long festival tenure. His last Bruckner symphony performance was the Second 11 years ago. Apart from the Mass No. 2 in 2021 Kalmar has chosen to hand off music of his Austrian compatriot to guest conductors Yet in this performance of the epic Fourth Kalmar showed himself a masterful Brucknerian Even for the composer’s  admirers the prolix style and repetitions can sometimes be off-putting But Kalmar and the GPO musicians offered a stirring humane and richly played performance that made the 70-minute journey rewarding as well as compelling The conductor’s initially fleet approach in the opening movement had one anticipating a fast and somewhat breathless traversal that would leave Bruckner’s lyric charm and idiosyncrasies by the wayside Kalmar handled the long paragraphs  and alternating material with consummate skill The textures were immaculately balanced with Bruckner’s wandering flute line always audible The climactic payoffs of the outer movements were thrilling one could appreciate the polished tone and virtuosity of the musicians and their close attention to phrasing and dynamics where the delicacy of the wind playing and the burnished beauty of the Grant Park cello section really shone Led by the rich and boldly projected playing of principal Jonathan Boen the horn section provided strong impact to the hunting character of the Scherzo and clarinetist Dario Brignoli brought apt rustic character to the pastoral second trio making Bruckner’s faux codas and contrasting sections register effectively without provoking a “Not again” response The final chord needed to land with greater impact Friday night there was a cumulative power and sense of release in the closing section that provided the requisite effective coda Credit to the Grant Park players and Boen and colleagues especially for providing the sonic muscle and lyric sensitivity required in this infinitely challenging score There is one more performance Saturday night and it is well worth dealing with the traffic hassles and Lolla crowds—neither of which were all that bad on Friday— to catch this varied and rewarding program The program will be repeated 7:30 p.m. Saturday. gpmf.org Posted in Performances Posted Aug 03, 2024 at 1:24 pm by david m novak Posted Aug 03, 2024 at 3:29 pm by Roger I was fortunate to attend two outstanding Bruckner symphonies recently Last night with Kalmar/GPMF and Honeck/CSO performing the 7th last May And the most pleasant surprise was the Janáček Kalmar has earned and deserves his accolades for his dedicated service and the outstanding musicianship he brought to the GPMF he presented rarities by American composers deserving to be heard the festival would be wise to appoint him Music Director Emeritus and invite him to lead the orchestra in some programs XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Kalmar and Maputo Port Development Company strengthen ties with new equipment order was booked in Kalmar’s Q4 2024 order intake with delivery of all machines scheduled to be completed during Q3 2025 MPDC is a private company formed as a partnership between the Mozambican Railway Company and Portus Indico MPDC holds the concession for Maputo Port until 2058 and also acts as the port authority responsible for maritime operations stevedoring and terminal and warehouse operations as well as planning and development activities MPDCs fleet already features close to 60 Kalmar terminal tractors and forklift trucks The MyKalmar INSIGHT performance management tool will allow MPDC to turn data into actionable providing the company with an effective way to manage their fleet operations and identify areas where efficiency can be improved MPDC: “We have been experiencing record-breaking volumes at the port and the new Kalmar machines will play a vital role in helping us to achieve even higher volume throughput in the coming years The Kalmar equipment in our fleet has proved to be exceptionally reliable and the after-sales support we receive is first class so we are delighted to continue our collaboration.”  Kalmar: “We are proud to announce another milestone in our long partnership with MPDC one of our most valued and long-standing customers in the region Our strong relationship is founded on mutual respect and trust underscored by consistent communication and shared goals MPDC’s commitment to excellence aligns seamlessly with our mission to provide innovative and efficient solutions We look forward to seeing the positive impact these new machines will have on MPDC’s operations.”  Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world with a vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 2.0 billion www.kalmarglobal.com Kalmar and APM Terminals continue collaboration with large order for straddle carrier fleet modernisation at MedPort Tangier Kalmar has signed an agreement with APM Terminals to modernise 32 Kalmar straddle carriers operating at MedPort Tangier in Morocco with the modernisation programme scheduled to begin in Q2 2025 and be completed by the end of Q1 2026 APM Terminals MedPort Tangier is a transshipment terminal located at the Tanger Med 2 port complex The terminal serves the major shipping routes between Europe the Americas and the Far East and complements the APM Terminals Tangier facility at the Tanger Med 1 port complex The modernisation comprises a midlife refurbishment programme delivered under Kalmar Modernisation Services offering The programme will extend the operational service life of the equipment enhancing safety and optimising performance APM Terminals: “Our partnership with Kalmar at MedPort Tangier has gone from strength to strength and our Kalmar straddle carrier fleet has played a key role in the advancement of the terminal The comprehensive modernisation programme supports our commitment to continuous improvement and world-class customer service.” Kalmar Services: “We are delighted to continue our long-term collaboration with APM Terminals at MedPort Tangier safety and productivity are the hallmarks of Kalmar equipment and this modernisation programme will ensure that the straddle carrier fleet continues to add value for APM Terminals for many years to come.” Thomas Malmborg, President, Kalmar Services, thomas.malmborg@kalmarglobal.com Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Dealer Management and Customer Insight, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com Rhyan White took wins in the 100 and 200 back as well as a 2nd place finish in the 50 back at the Pro Swim stop in Sacramento The Sacramento Pro Swim saw Michael Andrew tie for 1st in the 50 free and place 2nd in the 50 breast and added a pair of 5th-place finishes in the 50 and 100 free New Zealand native Vanessa Ouwehand won the women’s 50 fly at the Sacramento Pro Swim making her the only woman dip under 26 seconds Cal Pro Rachel Klinker took advantage of the relatively low turnout for the women’s 200 fly in Sacramento (11 swimmers competed in prelims) Aliz Kalmar made history two weeks ago by becoming Fresno State’s first All-American in program history Kalmar won the 100 breast (1:07.9) and placed 2nd in the 200 breast (2:29.1) The Hungarian national now looks to qualify for the World University Games and World Championships this summer Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This is a huge swim but Fresno State had Holly Gravat who was multi time All American in the 200 BR including top 8 finishes https://gobulldogs.com/news/1999/6/21/Gravatt_Swims_in_Consolation_Final_at_NCAA_Meet But she was not Fresno state’s first all American Holly Gravatt was an amazing breaststroker ‘96-99 see you can make pb´s swimming in university and have good training group without maybe the “prestige” one like to think place should have Coleman started his journey in the water at age 1 and although he actually has no memory of that where he is still remembered for his stylish dragon swim trunks More from Coleman HodgesSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates Danish performance marque Kalmar, known for its bespoke Porsche 911 restomods the latest addition to its lineup of off-road-ready 911s This new model is based on the 997-generation Porsche 911 of the 2000s and incorporates lessons learned from Kalmar’s previous Safari-style builds having launched last year through a partnership with California-based Porsche expert Canepa The company is also known for its Beyond Adventure division which organizes extreme off-road driving experiences and offers specially modified 911s and Cayennes for sale The idea of a lifted, off-road-capable 911 isn’t new—the Safari designation comes from the East African Safari Rallies in which Porsche 911s were entered during the 1970s, and Porsche itself recently revived the concept with the 992-generation 911 Dakar limited edition Kalmar takes the formula further with significant modifications designed for extreme terrain The RS-7 features widened fender flares to accommodate off-road tires larger front and rear openings to enhance cooling and additional driving lights for improved visibility aluminum skid plates and other protective elements shield the car from rugged terrain while lightweight Kevlar composite is used for certain body components to reduce weight Its suspension has been extensively reworked featuring lengthened shock absorbers and dropped subframes to provide extra ground clearance with ride height extending to over eight inches at its highest setting the RS-7 eliminates anti-roll bars to allow greater independent wheel articulation with active shocks controlling body roll instead Kalmar has kept the drivetrain largely stock for reliability and ease of maintenance One included addition is a limited-slip rear differential paired with the 6-speed manual transmission optimizing traction on loose surfaces like sand and snow The RS-7 conversion starts at 99,997 euros (approximately $103,800) Kalmar has also confirmed it will not develop Safari conversions for 911s beyond the 997-generation the 997 was the last 911 to feature an all-steel chassis making it easier to modify and repair in remote locations More recent generations utilize complex multi-material construction with bonded aluminum and steel which are more challenging to repair in off-road conditions “It must be possible to fix a Safari car with a hammer and a welder when you are somewhere in the middle of nowhere and many race teams running the newer versions have learned the nice stiff chassis cracks easily with even relatively small impacts,” said company founder Jan Kalmar Newcity Music by | August 13 Carlos Kalmar/Photo: Grant Park Music Festival Twenty-five seasons leading the same orchestra Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director designate Klaus Mäkelä was three years old when Carlos Kalmar became principal conductor of the Grant Park Orchestra a quarter of a century ago another chapter in the ninety-year history of the annual free summer concert series known as the Grant Park Music Festival who also became artistic director of the festival in 2011 is reflective as he approaches the final concerts of his festival leadership this weekend performances of the monumental Mahler Eighth Symphony “of a Thousand” on August 16 and 17 the reality is that music directors generally last for eight to twelve years Oregon [as music director of the Oregon Symphony] with eighteen years ‘Let’s do another five years.’ But twenty-five years is a very good time to essentially just step back and let somebody else come here and implement a vision “The incredible amount of time that I have spent here in Chicago gave me And that worked fine because I was very welcoming of the guidance that [former artistic and general director] Jim Palermo provided to me I’m eternally grateful to Jim for taking a chance on me He was looking for an identity for this festival And neither of us knew whether what we were setting out to do would work I would never have dreamt that when I leave a quarter of a century later the organization would be in a very—and I mean as we all know [the festival moved from the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park to the new Pritzker Pavilion when Millennium Park opened in 2004] I remember thinking that the Grant Park Music Festival was just one of many festivals in different parts of the country that have different value our dear friends and colleagues of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra who were at Ravinia during the summer were essentially the festival that was talked about “The thing that I always looked for to distinguish us was our identity What do we do that you don’t find elsewhere but I would particularly mention two things: the unusual repertoire that we cover “In terms of programming for the entire season I was always very adamant that the American voice has to be heard And I think we are a very respected and loved institution here in Chicago We have a very different reputation nowadays from when I came “Back in the days when Nick Winter was the artistic administrator at the CSO Nick and I knew each other and he sometimes showed up after a concert And I remember him saying—I don’t even remember which piece he had heard—but he said I wish we could do that piece [at the CSO] we can have several pieces where you think ‘I’ve not heard that in a very long while.’ Or you say we did Gustav Holst’s ‘The Cloud Messenger.’ Who knew that piece But the real issue is you couldn’t sell a single ticket to that piece because nobody knows it And we stand for all of the many American pieces that I’ve done—and that’s a very long list—and also that some of my colleagues have done And we stand for giving voice to female composers before it became fashionable to do that.” One of the reasons that Grant Park’s distinctive combination of spotlighting unusual repertoire and American and underrepresented composers has worked so well as a festival template is that Kalmar thrives on learning new pieces “It is an advantage of mine that even at my age It makes me extraordinarily happy to learn pieces There are quite a number of my colleagues for whom learning a new piece pains them “I have been doing this for twenty-five years I don’t recall whether it was already true in the first five or seven years of my being here but for the last fifteen maybe even twenty years every year I have learned between seven and twelve pieces for this festival And some of them I learned with the knowledge that this would be the only time in my life I would ever do them This will be a pain in the neck to learn because it’s difficult “I mentioned Gustav Holst’s ‘The Cloud Messenger.’ Love the piece It’s my only chance to do it because who else would program it And the list of those pieces is quite long “Some of those pieces that I learn for this festival are more of a curiosity in the sense that we conductors Some of us have a bigger repertoire than others And unlike the approach many conductors take in performing new or unfamiliar repertoire where such works are often glossed over underrehearsed or given phone-it-in performances with real effort saved for the blockbuster familiar works Kalmar puts everything into every piece that he does “I would say that regardless of what comes out I can absolutely say that’s one of my great marks The notion of routine has absolutely no place in what I do musically Even with pieces that I’ve done extensively you get on the podium and you just live it “When you have a conversation with me about pieces ‘Why does this guy constantly talk about pieces that are unusual and that are not mainstream What about his Beethoven Fifth or his Tchaikovsky Fourth?’ And the reason for that is I do all of those pieces and I worship them ‘Hey you know it’s the best music ever written I know it’s the best music ever written We don’t need to talk about it.’ The pieces I talk about are pieces that we need to lobby for.” are there particular pieces or performances that stand out for Kalmar “The list is so insanely long that I would be afraid of missing something I remember one night long ago when we did ‘On the Transmigration of Souls’ by John Adams The piece commemorates 9/11 and has a very special meaning The way the piece ends it dissipates into eternity in the sounds of a big city That transition never could have worked better because it transitioned into the traffic noise of Chicago “Another time we were doing the Beethoven Symphony No the ‘Pastoral.’ And at the beginning of the fourth movement the ‘Storm,’ it started to rain very heavily on cue the rain didn’t stop exactly at the beginning of the fifth movement “I remember very well one of my Brahms ‘German Requiem’s There were 250 people out there lining up who couldn’t get into the concert because we were at capacity “I remember things like the Dvorák ‘Stabat Mater.’ The one we did last year was very special because first of all That I worship the chorus and orchestra goes without saying But my soprano Olivia Boen I had known since she was eight years old because she is the daughter of my principal horn and my assistant principal second violin in the orchestra the fact that we could present ‘The Book with Seven Seals’ by Franz Schmidt was meaningful to me It’s a very special piece and we Austrians have a very special relationship to it “The fact that I did the a cappella chorus concert this year was important to me on a personal level And I ended the program with a short piece by Mendelssohn which was not listed in the program that was very personal for me Lord.’ I remember hearing it in my twenties and I was blown away we did a piece called ‘The Aged’ by Zoltán Kodály I sang it in a chorus when I was still a student “Another thing that I remember that happened before we moved to Pritzker [Pavilion] is that we worked and recorded with Jenny Koh doing the Martinu Second Violin Concerto I also remember with great fondness a recording we did way back of music by [early-twentieth-century Chicago composer] Robert Kurka although they are absolutely worth being looked at And I remember we did a recording of music by Aaron Jay Kernis.” All of these recordings—and numerous others by Kalmar and the Grant Park Orchestra—are still available on the Chicago-based Cedille Records label The various performances of Mahler symphonies Kalmar did in Chicago also are favorite memories for him especially doing the Mahler Ninth Symphony on two separate occasions during the pre-NASCAR years when Taste of Chicago was held in early July Pop acts would take over the Pritzker Pavilion which would move the Grant Park Orchestra out of the hustle and bustle and competing noise of Taste to perform concerts indoors at the Harris Theater But why did Kalmar choose the Mahler Eighth Symphony Kalmar laughs loudly at the question and then sighs and takes a long “Making the choice of what would be the last piece I would do here was a very long decision I couldn’t do something similar to what I did in Portland Oregon I was very interested in going away very quietly I thought I cannot do Mahler Ninth because nobody will hear the very quiet ending It would be drowned out with the noise of the outdoors “And then I thought about this piece and that piece We have not done it.’ I don’t even know when it was done here at the festival or whether or not it has ever been done here ‘That means it has something to do with you come on.’ And I thought about it and I thought they are right.’ It’s only a side detail that this is my first Mahler 8.” Mahler has always been so associated with Kalmar that learning this is quite a surprise “I’ve done all of the Mahlers except number eight for a very simple reason Mahler is a composer that every music director will watch over you can come and guest conduct my orchestra But don’t even touch Mahler because Mahler is always mine.’ That’s our attitude That is why I’ve never done Mahler 8 because when you guest conduct The nickname for the Mahler Eighth Symphony is “Symphony of a Thousand” as its first performance featured over a thousand performers on stage “It’s a humongous orchestra and you have to balance the piece as well as you can You have to spend time thinking about what that is Why didn’t Kalmar program the piece when he was music director of the Oregon Symphony “I’m not really interested in Mahler 8.”’ Not true What I meant is that the first movement is so partly bombastic and enormous that you finish that and you are emotionally worn out after twenty-three to twenty-four minutes And then you look at it and it’s like And I have a little more than an hour left to go!’ Well then you haven’t done your homework correctly as a conductor “One of the things that is so difficult is to develop an arc for the piece The experience at the end of Mahler 8 is not a repeat because it’s very unique But it does have something to do with Mahler 2 [the “Resurrection” Symphony].” “Beethoven 9 does something so radically different than Mahler there is something completely ecstatic at the end of both “Anybody can do with Mahler 8 whatever they want I don’t have with Mahler 8 or with any other piece it’s been helpful if just for my own amusement and pleasure for especially the second part “The piece has two very distinctive parts in two different languages [Latin and German] Why the feminine part in the second part and the eternity idea And none of that is something that the audience needs to know The audience should just listen to what comes out and enjoy it and be moved.” Not every Kalmar Chicago memory is a happy one A few weeks before the start of the 2023 season the Chicago Tribune—which has not had a full-time classical music critic since 2021—reported that Kalmar was being investigated for alleged Title IX violations at the Cleveland Institute of Music Kalmar had been made director of orchestral studies there in 2021 after a three-year search “I don’t want to make excuses for any of your colleagues but I think you just want to hit the news cycle with something that is a little more juicy And a musician of a certain name getting accused of sexual misconduct Kalmar filed a defamation lawsuit against the school in February “All I can say is it’s a fact of life and it’s blatantly unfair that big articles appear wherever they appear about something like that nobody found anything because there was nothing to find.” Kalmar was cleared of all allegations in August of 2023 The school also terminated its Title IX coordinator in the aftermath “But you don’t see huge articles out there then this is how it is.’ I think that we are faced with the fact that we have been putting all these misconducts under the rug for so long that now the pendulum goes in the other direction.” Kalmar is looking forward to returning to the Grant Park Music Festival as a guest conductor the house that I’m leaving is in good shape “The most important thing is to please conserve the structure of the festival in its groundwork which number one And the other is please conserve the incredibly high level of this institution As long as [chorus director] Christopher Bell is there “Then comes the big decision of the festival selecting a new principal conductor I don’t know when it will happen and I don’t know whom it will be will thrive and continue for a long time in the fashion that it is now But I also love very much all the folks who essentially come with their coolers and their blankets and they sit on the lawn and eat a sandwich and listen to music And then they remain there after the concert is over and keep on talking “The fact that we as a festival are absolutely instrumental in introducing so many folks here in Chicago to classical music is so important And all one needs is a ticket with the Blue Line or the Red Line and then you just walk a few blocks and you sit and you listen and it doesn’t cost you a dime I can only say I hope it will be there like that for a very long while to come.” Carlos Kalmar conducts the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus and vocalists in Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 (“Symphony of a Thousand”) on August 16, 6:30pm and August 17, 7:30pm at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 East Randolph, as part of Grant Park Music Festival. More at grantparkmusicfestival.com. It wasn’t looking good about an hour before Carlos Kalmar’s final Grant Park Music Festival program Friday night A large black cloud hovered over downtown Chicago and the rain began to fall the sun was shining and one could hardly have wished for better weather for Kalmar to close his quarter-century reign as artistic director and principal conductor with Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand.” The rain later returned with a vengeance but the weather gods were beneficent once again and the downpour held off until immediately after the performance had concluded With its vast forces, Mahler’s Eighth Symphony seemed just the kind of epic work and slam-bang finale to close the lakefront series’ summer season as well as to round off Kalmar’s 25 years in Chicago—one of the richest and most artistically successful conductor tenures in Chicago musical history The crucial issue of a successor still appears to be an open question Concerts by a trio of potential music directors-in-waiting this summer were mixed overall and there seems to be no obvious choice on the near horizon will continue to be a presence at Chicago’s lakefront series Grant Park board officials announced that Kalmar is  the inaugural recipient of the festival’s Nikolai Malko Award (named for the festival’s first chief conductor) Kalmar has been given the title of conductor laureate and the popular maestro will continue to return regularly to lead Grant Park concerts “for many years to come.” Premieres of Gustav Mahler’s music tended to baffle contemporary critics and audiences but the 1910 debut of the Eighth Symphony in Munich was one of the rare unqualified successes the composer enjoyed in his lifetime His assistant conductors were Bruno Walter and Otto Klemperer and the audience included such luminaries as Richard Strauss (Leopold Stokowski was there as well and would lead the first U.S performance of the Eighth six years later with the Philadelphia Orchestra.) The premiere would be Mahler’s final conducting appearance in Europe and he would die eight months later at age 50 Mahler’s sprawling “Symphony of a Thousand”—the first fully choral symphony in history— is far from his greatest work The two highly disparate movements marry a 9th century Latin vesper hymn (“Veni creator Spiritus”) with the closing scene of Goethe’s Faust The composer’s idea was to create a nexus between the early expression of spiritual belief and Goethe’s symbolic vision of earthly redemption through love Mahler wrote “The essence of it is really Goethe’s idea that all love is generative and that there is a physical and spiritual generation which is the emanation of this ‘Eros.’” Whatever the philosophical underpinnings the shotgun marriage of texts creates an ungainly Leviathan that works better theoretically than practically as a unified whole even if the 80-minute work doesn’t quite hang together the Eighth—scored for massive double chorus eight soloists and huge orchestra—contains some of Mahler’s most sheerly thrilling music as well as moments of heart-stopping beauty The sonic spectacle is remarkable and Part Two at times feels like the opera that Mahler never wrote.   the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus and a worthy lineup of soloists Friday night’s performance was largely defeated not by meteorological elements but by unforced human error The amplification was boosted Friday night to such a deafening cochlea-shredding volume that listening to Part One in the front section of the Pritzker Pavilion proved a painful experience The chorus’s sopranos sounded shrill and piercing and Mahler’s climaxes were an oppressive distorted blur In a summer with virtually no amplification problems it was appalling to have such a disastrous epic fail on the occasion of Kalmar‘s farewell concerts What are tech rehearsals for if not to avoid this kind of debacle The Part Two setting of Faust is more lightly scored and largely for that reason emerged with greater success with no sonic adjustments having been made the high-decibel fortissimos proved just as overbearing as in Part One The lineup of vocalists proved largely inspired even with the technical muckup. Among the finest was Susan Platts whose singing was clear, idiomatic and individual, the mezzo showing herself once again a supreme Mahler stylist even amid the teeming multitude on stage (Some enterprising presenter should book this local artist for an evening of Mahler lieder.) Tenor John Matthew Myers was likewise exceptional impassioned singing as Doctor Marianus making up for an occasional wide vibrato Baritone Rod Gilfrey proved stalwart in his solos bringing operatic fervor to Pater Ecstaticus’s strange fulminations Kevin Short securely handled the extended solo and punishing high leaps of Pater Profundis albeit with rather dry tone and a lack of bass resonance Maeve Höglund brought dramatic expression to the penitent Gretchen though her top notes sounded shallow and glassy Jane Archibald’s bright soprano provided highlights amid the excess of Part One and mezzo Kayleigh Decker was a worthy presence in her solo moments.  Placing her far upstage in back of the chorus seemed ill advised and Nha’s wobbly singing and wispy tone made for a less-than-heavenly Mater Gloriosa.  the Grant Park Chorus sang this challenging music well as much as one could discern from the sonic onslaught The Grant Park Orchestra rose to the occasion in characteristically virtuosic and unified Mahlerian style.  Directed by Katya Kalmar the youthful singers of the Gumpoldskirchner Spatzen Children’s Choir handled their brief moments with bright-toned facility who once again showed his Mahler bona fides as well as his overall podium mastery in this massive work Kalmar presented the Eighth without intermission His patient direction of Part Two was especially inspired pacing the long finale with consummate skill and building to a radiant and resonant coda Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 will be repeated 7:30 p.m. Saturday. gpmf.org Posted Aug 17, 2024 at 10:33 am by Roger the overbearing sonics distorted the performance My seating was about three quarters in the upper section The audio was as ugly there as near LJ’s area The worst was the trumpet chorus that entered the stage at the conclusion of each movement the concert was a grand finale to 25 wonderful years of Maestro Kalmar’s leadership as Music Director The GPMF bestowing laureate status upon him caps a most successful tenure Posted Aug 17, 2024 at 11:38 am by Richard T seated just behind the break in the non-paying section and the lack of mike balance was immediately apparent It was perhaps not as intrusive as up front however and I wasn’t too bothered after I got used to it Hats off to Carlos Kalmar for his commitment to playing the whole work-specially the slow and quiet parts properly-under pressure of impending rain and surrounded by so much noise: those sirens were continuous all night The long slow section eg between Doktor Marianus’ Jungfrau rein in schönsten Sinn to Blicket auf was played gorgeously with a dream-like and even surreal quality coming through The musical path to Alle Vergängliche worked out logically and was executed beautifully by the chorus The first drops of rain started literally 5 minutes before the end Posted Aug 17, 2024 at 11:44 am by Charles Amenta I realize that I am in the minority here and to many modern Mahlerites but I tend to agree with Mahler that the Eighth is his greatest symphony (to that point — he never was to hear Das Lied von Der Erde or the Tenth.) (And is Chicago ever going to hear a completion of the Tenth?) Mahler always finds ways of connecting his symphonic movements with motives that provide insights and the connections between Part I and Part II Posted Aug 18, 2024 at 2:24 pm by Mie T and I didn’t notice anything sounding too loud police sirens in stereo (one on Lake Shore Drive and the other on Michigan Ave) It’s too bad the wonderful chemistry between Kalmar and the orchestra has had to compete with all that for all these years The performances have often been very enjoyable nonetheless (one learns to block it out to some extent) but there’s a limit to how deeply one can really get into a performance under those circumstances Meeting the energy demands of the future requires both smart solutions and reliable technology When Kalmar Energi embarked on modernizing its power plant and sustainable electricity supply capable of supporting the needs of today and for years to come The solution came in the form of ABB’s SMISSLINE TP – an innovative system that combines exceptional reliability with unmatched flexibility ABB and Kalmar Energi are laying the foundation for a future-ready energy system across the Kalmar region For power grid companies, operational reliability and uptime are paramount. Kalmar Energi, a leading energy company in the Kalmar region in Sweden, prioritized these by upgrading its switchgear and investing in new control cabinets. The company chose ABB’s SMISSLINE TP to enhance system resilience and flexibility This pioneering solution allows maintenance and expansions to be carried out without disrupting the power flow ensuring an uninterrupted and reliable energy supply - both now and in the future Automation Engineer at the automation consulting firm Pronecta was involved in developing the electrical design for control cabinets and switchgear ABB’s SMISSLINE TP has become an essential component of Kalmar Energi’s modernization efforts components can be replaced in just seconds - quickly and without downtime - revolutionizing how control cabinets are maintained and upgraded The system also integrates effortlessly with standard components such as residual current devices future-ready solution that meets today’s stringent requirements while preparing for tomorrow’s grid challenges “SMISSLINE TP enables us to make adjustments that save significant time and effort,” Torbjörn Cras “Shutting down cabinets would have major consequences for the entire facility so being able to perform upgrades without disrupting operations is a huge advantage.” Kalmar Energi has relied on ABB’s comprehensive portfolio of low and medium-voltage products to advance its power infrastructure for years From standardized power distribution solutions to energy-efficient motors and advanced switchgear ABB has played a key role in supporting Kalmar Energi’s growth and modernization SMISSLINE TP stands out as one of the most proven technologies in the industry With over 25 years of success in the energy sector it has become a benchmark for flexibility and reliability “Modern facilities are increasingly complex and any downtime can significantly impact productivity and efficiency As energy companies navigate the energy transition selecting solutions that offer both flexibility and reliability is essential,” highlighted Roger Wester allowing maintenance and upgrades without disrupting operations Its adaptable design ensures it can evolve with the changing demands of the energy sector making it a crucial component for the future of energy distribution.” ABB’s solutions have played a critical role in power distribution this long-standing partnership continues to provide Kalmar Energi with a stable foundation for future growth With ABB’s deep industry knowledge and commitment to innovation energy providers can confidently tackle the challenges of modern power distribution concluded: “Choosing a supplier that guarantees long-term support and spare parts is absolutely essential for us with 140 years of experience and a strong market presence provides the security we need for the future and a stable foundation for our continued success.” Discover how ABB can support your journey toward a more reliable ABB's website uses cookies. 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Learn more I agree Kalmar reachstackers to play key role in Boluda’s expansion plans for Tenerife terminal with two units delivered during Q4 2024 and the remaining units during Q2 and Q3 2025 Boluda can trace its roots back to 1837 when the shipping company Naviera Fos was founded Boluda is one of the leading global maritime services companies Boluda Marine Terminal in Muelle del Bufadero is a LoLo and RoRo terminal with a fleet of equipment including Kalmar rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) The Kalmar Eco reachstackers will be covered by a fuel-saving guarantee for greater financial predictability fixed level of fuel consumption is based on a set of mutually agreed metrics The spreaders on all six of the new reachstackers will be supplied with 250 mm extended twist locks for handling low-height containers Boluda: “We have built an extremely solid relationship with Kalmar over the years and have been very satisfied with the quality and reliability of the equipment The Eco reachstackers will play an important role in terms of developing our fleet to be more eco-friendly and reducing our operating costs.” Kalmar Spain: “We are pleased that Boluda has chosen Kalmar equipment to enhance the reliability and eco-efficiency of their operations at the Tenerife terminal and is based on strong mutual trust and open collaboration We look forward to continuing to support Boluda with world-class equipment and services that help them achieve their strategic business objectives.” Ignacio de Sebastian, Senior Sales Manager Kalmar Spain & Portugal, tel. +34 916 270 161, ignacio.sebastian@kalmarglobal.com Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Dealer Management and Customer Insight, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com www.kalmarglobal.com 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kalmar announces the official start of sales of the Kalmar Ottawa OT2 EV Electric Terminal Tractor (OT2 EV) at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville Charging solutions up to 150kW with CCS1 connectors enables fast charging in about an hour and allows for opportunity charging as needed Kalmar Ottawa’s strong North American dealer network is trained and certified to support the OT2 EV Dealers underwent specialized training for sales and service staff at Kalmar Ottawa’s Kansas facility We believe that invention and innovation go hand-in-hand Thor Brenden, President, Terminal Tractors, Kalmar, tel. +46 735 896 588, thor.brenden@kalmarglobal.com Katie Kleinschnitz, Marketing Manager, North America, Kalmar, tel. +765 337 5430, katie.kleinschnitz@kalmarglobal.com Kalmar’s electric reachstacker helping APM Terminals progress towards net zero at SCCT in Egypt Kalmar has supplied APM Terminals with a Kalmar electric reachstacker to be piloted at Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) marks a significant step in both companies' commitment to advancing the electrification of terminal operations The reachstacker has now started the piloting phase and over the coming months APM Terminals and Kalmar will work together to collect data and insights from this pilot with the goal of advancing the electrification of terminal operations across the industry SCCT is strategically located at the mouth of the Suez Canal along one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world providing access to key local and global markets SCCT's vision is to become the largest hub in the Mediterranean and Egypt's leading gateway APM Terminals has made a commitment to be fully net zero by 2040 which offers lifting capacities of up to 45 tonnes improves the eco-efficiency of cargo-handling operations while allowing customers to maintain the highest levels of productivity and safety The reachstacker is available with a range of modular battery options and charging solutions As part of the agreement a Kalmar representative is based at SCCT to provide maintenance support to local staff Chief Executive Officer of SCCT: “Electrification is one of the cornerstones of our decarbonisation vision and this pilot is an opportunity to accelerate the maturity and adoption of electric equipment We are excited to team up with Kalmar on this pilot aiming to gain important insights into technical aspects of the equipment Counter Balanced Global Sales Kalmar: “APM Terminals is leading by example with its commitment to achieve net zero by 2040 As electrification is central to their decarbonisation vision we are proud that they have chosen to pilot our electric reachstacker to support them in realising their goals we are reaching another significant milestone by delivering our first electric reachstacker to Africa.” Peter Olsson, VP, Counter Balanced Global Sales, Kalmar, tel. +46 0722 425581, peter.olsson@kalmarglobal.com peter.olsson@kalmarglobal.com  Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com  www.kalmarglobal.com Quick wits saved a man’s life last month when a crane boom came down onto him in Nanjing UK rental company Clear View has ordered three Ruthmann truck mounted platforms US crane rental company Crane Service Inc has ordered another Liebherr LG 1800-1.0 wheeled lattice crane Haulotte has appointed Guillaume Van Hoeck as managing director Europe Czech crane rental company AG Transport has ordered an 800t LR 1800-1.0 lattice crawler German sales and rental company Kunze has added Elma cranes to its portfolio Kalmar and Elonroad partner to pilot dynamic EV charging Kalmar, the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, partners with Elonroad a Swedish cleantech company specialised in automatic charging technology for heavy vehicles to build a 200-metre electric road for charging electric vehicles to be built at Kalmar’s Innovation Center in Ljungby enables electric vehicles to be charged dynamically both while moving and stationary through rails in the ground This innovative solution would reduce the need for large batteries onboard the vehicles and grid capacity said: “After some years of exploring and evaluating a dynamic charging solution for electric vehicles we are now at a point where we are able to verify the technology will initially retrofit a reachstacker and a terminal tractor from Kalmar followed by a verification phase to test charging efficiency and uptime improvements on the electric road the technology will be tested in a real-life port environment with pilot customers.” said: “At Kalmar we have always been the forerunner in new technologies and innovative solutions to provide value for our customers which is why this collaboration is so interesting we can be the first on the market to demonstrate a charging solution of “unlimited onboard energy"." said: “At the heart of this project is an innovative solution that combines Elonroad's technology for automatic charging with Kalmar's expertise in port and terminals distribution centres and industrial applications we hope to contribute to solutions that are not only better for the environment but also improve efficiency and reduce costs worldwide This is the future of industrial infrastructure – smart Tommi Pettersson, SVP Strategy, Sustainability and Technology, tel. +358 40 755 6135, tommi.pettersson@kalmarglobal.com Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Dealer Management and Customer Insight, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com Karin Ebbinghaus, CEO, Elonroad, Tel. +46 070 339 55 42, karin@elonroad.com Saint Jude has a limited number of tickets left Tickets are 100$1-800-543-5887 until 5 p.m (FOX26) — Fresno State junior Aliz Kalmar reached the Top 16 of the 200-yard breaststroke event at the NCAA Swimming & Diving championships on March 22 The All-American swimmer raced in the Consolation final against some of the most prestigious programs in the country Kalmar was the first to represent Fresno State in an NCAA swim final since the program was reinstated in 2008 Holly Gravatt reached the final of the same event for four straight years (1996-99) The Hungarian native reflects on her Top 16 finish as well as her aquatics career that started overseas and explains why she thinks it couldn't have happened at any other program than Fresno State Kalmar renews its service agreement with PSA Singapore Kalmar has signed a service contract with PSA Singapore in Q4 2024 covering maintenance and repair work on PSA’s cargo-handling fleet PSA Singapore is the world’s largest container transshipment hub It is one of the flagship terminals of PSA International a leading port group with a global network spanning more than 180 locations in 45 countries Kalmar SSEA: “We are pleased to be able to strengthen our long-term cooperation with PSA Singapore through this new service contract The agreement demonstrates our continued commitment to our customers as well as our ability to deliver tailored reliable and innovative service solutions that keep our customers’ business moving.” Thomas Malmborg, President, Kalmar Services, thomas.malmborg@kalmarglobal.com Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Dealer Management and Customer Insight, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion www.kalmarglobal.com Kalmar reachstackers and maintenance expertise to support SSAB’s green steel production at Oxelösund was booked in Kalmar's Q1 2025 order intake The machines are scheduled for delivery during Q2 2026 SSAB is a leading global steel company with employees in over 50 countries Finland and the US have an annual capacity of approximately 8.8 million tonnes The company has introduced two unique decarbonised steels and aims to largely eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from its operations The Oxelösund mill is an important site with regard to the green transition of SSAB’s entire Nordic production system replacing the blast furnaces with an electric arc furnace Kalmar already has a strong local presence on the site with a dedicated team of service technicians delivering expert support including preventive and corrective maintenance as well as other services The reachstackers supplied to SSAB will be partially manufactured using SSAB Zero™ a fossil carbon emission-free recycled steel They will be used to transport scrap steel to feed the electric arc furnace at the mill using a specialised rotator to enable them to rotate containers full of scrap steel at a load centre of 5300 mm the reachstackers will be backed by Kalmar’s on-site workshop This ensures uninterrupted operations and enhances equipment longevity supporting SSAB’s sustainable steel production SSAB Oxelösund: “We’re happy to continue our partnership with Kalmar and look forward to furthering our joint efforts to reduce the carbon footprint throughout the steel value chain Demand for zero-emission steel continues to increase will play a key role in scaling up our production at Oxelösund.” Kalmar Sweden: “We are proud to continue our strong partnership with SSAB at the Oxelösund mill SSAB Zero represents an important step on the journey towards fossil-free steel We are delighted to support SSAB with their ongoing commitment to reduce carbon emissions in steel making with our industry-leading reachstacker technology our service partnership with SSAB ensures peace of mind we enable proactive maintenance that will maximise uptime and advance sustainable steel logistics.”       Faculty members from the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) are petitioning for union representation in the face of pay cuts and the ongoing lawsuit filed by former Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar As reported in February by The Observer Kalmar sued CIM for $260 million in federal court the lawsuit has been withdrawn in federal court and was re-filled in Cuyahoga County Court as of Sept Kalmar’s lawsuit focuses on CIM and various staff members who “catered to and placated the misinformed and misled students permitted them to publicly demonstrate and boycott Kalmar by refusing to participate in his classes and prohibited Kalmar from treating or grading these students accordingly.” Perhaps the most shocking change for CIM students came from reports of more faculty members stepping down due to “reduced teaching loads due to lower enrollment.” The Instagram page whosenext.CIM encouraged students to check in on their teachers a faculty member submitted that “The current situation at CIM is worse than anyone on the outside can imagine.” Sharon Robinson, a member of the cello faculty, and Jaime Laredo, a violinist, are two of the individuals who elected to leave. The cuts to funding are, supposedly, to make up a $1.6 million shortfall in tuition, even after President Paul Hogle wrote about his goal to make CIM tuition-free The letter to faculty was released in June after full- and part-time faculty submitted a request to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a vote on unionization 9 for a vote which is scheduled to take place at the end of September at CWRU’s Coffee House on the second floor The NLRB notice applies to full- and part-time “faculty employees” with directors’ and division heads’ contracts still in negotiation managers and deans are prohibited from voting the union that the staff members elected to represent themselves with has previously organized musicians at The Cleveland Orchestra in addition to other musical groups in Northeast Ohio CIM has not yet responded to requests for comment The machines will be deployed to operate on the new Motorway of the Sea a Ro-Ro transport system connecting the ports of Trieste The order was booked in Kalmar’s Q3 2024 order intake with delivery of the machines scheduled for the same quarter The Grimaldi Group is Italy's biggest shipowning group and a world-leading operator in the maritime transport industry The group operates a network of port terminals and logistics companies and is also active in the passenger and container transport sector Kalmar machines are widely used across Grimaldi Group companies in various locations around Europe Grimaldi Group: “Kalmar has been a reliable long-term partner supporting us at many of our locations around Europe We required the terminal tractors at extremely short notice to support Ro-Ro operations on our Trieste-Istanbul route and Kalmar was able to deliver quickly and efficiently We are grateful for their continued support.” Kalmar Italy: “Grimaldi Group is an important customer for Kalmar in Europe so we are delighted to be able to address their urgent need for new equipment at such short notice This order demonstrates our ability to respond to local customer needs quickly when the need arises.”Further information for the press: Stefano Vero, Solution Sales Representative, Kalmar Italy, tel. +393403879572, stefano.vero@kalmarglobal.com Gladys “Patsy” Voithofer Kalmar a daughter of the late Math and Victoria Voithofer Patsy was the last surviving member of her immediate family Patsy was a loving aunt and a friend to many and will be dearly missed She was a retired secretary for a machine shop in Dearborn having worked for 46 years The family would like to give a heartfelt “Thank You” to all who came and helped care for her and share love and friendship with Patsy It was Patsy’s request that there would be no services and the interment be private Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the LOUIS E Condolences can be made to the family at www.louisrudolphfuneralhome.com If you have an account and are registered for online access sign in with your email address and password below Never been a subscriber and want to subscribe Copyright © Herald-Standard | Contact | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy Another Porsche 911 restomod has made its way to U.S. soil, and yes, it’s as eye-catching as you’d expect. This one goes by the name 7-97 Classic and comes from Kalmar Automotive, the same folks behind the bonkers, 993-based 9X9. The concept here sticks to a tried-and-true restomod formula: retain the looks of the original But what sets the 7-97 Classic apart are the thoughtful standout features that make it more than just another entry in the growing restomod crowd This marks the second 7-97 Classic that Kalmar has delivered to the US, and it starts life as a 993-generation Porsche 911 you’ll find completely new body panels crafted from carbon fiber you’d never know there’s high-tech carbon weave lurking underneath unless someone told you—it’s been painted in a vibrant Sunoco Blue that feels both retro and fresh Read: Kalmar’s Porsche 959-Inspired 9X9 Breaks Down During Nurburgring Testing Several modern touches elevate the 7-97’s exterior without straying too far from its classic roots.It now boasts a set of updated headlights and sits on a set of black Fuchs-style wheels with matching blue accents There’s also a new black engine cover and matching matte black wing mirrors Things get even more interesting when you peek beneath the surface One of the most important upgrades made is the fitment of carbon ceramic brakes developed in-house by Kalmar – a feature you won’t find in many other restomods Kalmar has also equipped the 7-97 Classic with adaptive suspension that includes a front axle lift system There’s also several different driving modes and a smooth underbody to air in aerodynamics Under the hood lies a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine that delivers 411 hp and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque, screaming all the way up to 7,500 rpm. Sure, a factory-fresh Porsche GT3 will easily outgun it with an extra 100 hp but Kalmar’s creation tips the scales at under 2,645 lbs (1,200 kg) the 7-97 Classic promises plenty of thrills without needing GT3-level numbers The cabin is just as spectacular as the exterior A pair of Recaro Sportster CS seats have been fitted and trimmed in black leather with blue contrast stitching The black leather and blue stitching continues across the door panels Bright blue Alcantara is found on other parts of the dash The order was booked in Kalmar’s Q3 2024 order intake The Kalmar light electric forklift trucks will be supplied with lithium-ion battery technology and have a lifting capacity of seven tons All the equipment included in the order will be serviced under a Kalmar Complete Care agreement with two Kalmar field technicians stationed at the Western Port site for the duration of the contract The machines will be fitted with specialist attachments to enable safe handling of steel coils and other products such as sheet metal All the equipment types included in the order feature the same cabin type and layout making it easy for operators to switch between machines BlueScope:” At Western Port we pride ourselves on creating and upholding environmental standards that are in line with internationally recognised certifications state government licences and local environment-specific programmes Adopting both fuel-efficient diesel-powered and fully electric battery-powered machines from Kalmar represents an important step towards BlueScope’s goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 The cooperation with the Kalmar team has been exemplary from the start of the tender process and we look forward to welcoming the machines to Western Port next year.” Kalmar Australia: ”Decarbonisation is a key part of BlueScope’s strategy We were able to offer an eco-efficient equipment option to cover all their fleet needs and crystallise the total cost of ownership so that they could make the best possible decision in line with their business needs We are confident that this order is the start of a long and successful collaboration with BlueScope at Western Port.”   Further information for the press: Shane Brook, Key Account/Dealer Sales Manager, Kalmar Australia,+61 455460210, shane.brook@kalmarglobal.com Charging solutions up to 150 kilowatts (kW) with CCS1 connectors enable fast charging in under an hour and allows for opportunity charging as needed.  READ: Kalmar releases its 2024 annual report and financial statements Kalmar said: “We have been making every move count in the terminal tractor business for over 65 years “We believe that invention and sustainable innovation go hand-in-hand Earlier this year, Kalmar renewed its service agreement with PSA Singapore, the world’s largest container transshipment hub, covering maintenance and repair work on the shipping company’s cargo-handling fleet Fresh from its debut in August during 2024 Monterey Car Week, the Kalmar 9X9 supercar has been spotted testing at Germany's Nürburgring racetrack ahead of a planned start of deliveries in mid-2025 Kalmar is developing three separate versions of the 9X9—standard and Leichtbau—but it isn't clear what version is being tested here The car in our spy shots appears to be the same car shown in Monterey Our spy shots reveal that the many makeshift elements are still fitted to the car The standard 9X9 is both the most comfortable and the most powerful It's designed for grand touring and comes with a turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-6 delivering 930 hp It also comes with a dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive The Sport is designed to deliver a more focused experience and features a turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-6 tuned to deliver 650 hp This version also has all-wheel drive but skips the dual-clutch automatic in favor of a 7-speed manual transmission The Sport is lighter than the standard 9X9 and its suspension is tuned more for carving up a track than for grand touring German for “lightweight construction,” is the option for purists It keeps things simple with a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-6 rated at 530 hp It even skips an airbag in its quest to save weight This particular version weighs just 2,810 pounds whereas the Sport weighs 2,866 pounds and the standard model about 3,030 pounds the standard 9X9 offers the quickest acceleration requiring only about two seconds to sprint to 60 mph from rest The Sport and Leichtbau will achieve the same feat in 3.7 and 3.5 seconds The top speed for all three versions is governed at 211 mph and Kalmar said simulations show a Nürburgring lap time of less than seven minutes is possible Each 9X9 starts off as a 993-generation 911 The cars get stripped down and given a roll cage (in this case hidden) plus various chassis modifications including bespoke suspension developed by Italy's Danisi Engineering The brakes are also a custom setup developed by CarboBrake and include titanium calipers built using 3D printing Only nine examples of the 9X9 are destined to be built That isn't a big run but Kalmar only builds a handful of cars each year and since each is made to a customer's individual specifications Kalmar in the U.S. is represented by Canepa, former racing driver Bruce Canepa's company that specializes in the sale is a replica of the original sailing vessel that first brought Swedish settlers to Delaware the ship would sail from its home base in Wilmington to Lewes either to the city dock in the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal or at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal along the coast of Delaware Bay the ship is anchored at the Lewes city dock The last time the Kalmar Nyckel visited Lewes was 2017 Plans to bring the ship to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal in 2018 were scrapped after silting at finger piers made the depth too shallow for the ship to dock a Delaware River & Bay Authority spokesperson said the ship requires depth of at least 12 feet In the years since the Kalmar Nyckel’s last visit Lewes has welcomed several other historic vessels the historic Norwegian longboat Draken Harald Hårfagre stopped at the Lewes city dock en route to Ocean City has also made several visits to the First Town Shareholders’ Nomination Board’s proposals regarding the composition and remuneration of Kalmar’s Board of Directors All the Board member candidates have given their consent to be elected and have been assessed to be independent of the company and its significant shareholders With regard to the selection procedure for the members of the Board of Directors the Shareholders' Nomination Board recommends that shareholders take a position on the proposal as a whole at the General Meeting This recommendation is based on the fact that in Kalmar Corporation in line with a good Nordic governance model the Shareholders' Nomination Board is separate from the Board of Directors in addition to ensuring that individual nominees for membership of the Board of Directors possess the required competencies is also responsible for making sure that the proposed Board of Directors as a whole has the best possible expertise and experience for the Company and that the composition of the Board of Directors meets other requirements of the Finnish Corporate Governance Code for listed companies The Nomination Board proposes fixed annual remuneration to the Board members as follows: An additional fixed remuneration is proposed to be paid to the Board members that are elected as members of committees as follows:  a meeting fee of EUR 1,000 would be paid to the Board member participating in a Board or Committee meeting when the meeting takes place in the member’s country of residence For meetings held in a different country than where the Board member is domiciled the meeting fee would be EUR 2,000 and for meetings held on a different continent than where the Board member is domiciled For remote and telephone meetings or when attending a regular meeting remotely Approximately 40% of the fixed yearly remuneration would be paid in Kalmar’s class B shares and the rest in cash The aim is that the purchase of the shares from the market at a price formed in public trading would be commenced after the Q1 2025 interim result publication The company would cover the transfer taxes related to the remuneration paid in shares The expenses of Board members related to travel and accommodation as well as other costs directly related to board and committee work would be reimbursed in accordance with Kalmar’s policies The Nomination Board consists of four (4) members According to the Charter of the Nomination Board the members of the Nomination Board are appointed as follows: the two largest shareholders of class A shares are entitled to appoint one (1) member each and the two largest shareholders of class B shares who do not own any class A shares are entitled to appoint one (1) member each the number of votes held by each shareholder of all shares in the Company are determined based on the shareholders’ register of Kalmar as per the situation on the first banking day of June each year As Kalmar was not established until the completion of the demerger on 30 June 2024 the right to appoint members to the Nomination Board was determined based on Cargotec Corporation’s shareholders’ register as per the situation on the first banking day of June the shareholders of Cargotec received as demerger consideration one (1) new share of the corresponding share class (i.e. class A or class B) in Kalmar for each class A and each class B share they held in Cargotec the members of Kalmar’s Nomination Board are: In accordance with the Charter of the Nomination Board the Chair of Kalmar’s Board of Directors participates in the Nomination Board’s work as an expert without having the right to participate in the decision-making of the Nomination Board Kalmar Ottawa rolled out a new electric terminal tractor at the Technology & Maintenance Council spring meetings this week and select customers have already placed pre-orders The company has produced more than 85,000 terminal tractors since it brought to market what it says was the world’s first terminal tractor in 1959 The OT2 EV comes in four models – two designed for ports and terminals with higher lifting capacities and two for distribution applications “We have been making every move count in the terminal tractor business for over 65 years,” Thor Brenden president of terminal tractors at Kalmar Americas “We believe that invention and innovation go hand in hand The OT2 EV’s benefits include eliminating tailpipe emissions and reducing noise and vibration It is the company’s third-generation electric terminal tractor “Fully tested in extreme climate conditions the OT2 EV ensures maximum uptime and operational efficiency regardless of temperature or environment with the thermal management system,” the company said including 240 hours of dynamic and static climate-controlled performance testing from -22°F to 122°F Extreme climate charging performance testing was performed over six months to validate real-world reliability.” Kalmar says the OT2 EV can be charged in less than an hour using a 150-kW fast-charger with CCS1 connection The truck is powered by three lithium-ion batteries that are backed by a six-year/2,800 charge cycle warranty The battery monitoring system tracks voltage It also benefits from regenerative braking to put energy back into the batteries when the truck’s brakes are applied Other features include a push-button start and more comfortable Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) 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By accepting this notice and continuing to browse our website you confirm you accept our Terms of Use & Privacy Policy read more >> the heavy terminal tractors are used to transport logs on trailers between the port and the adjacent sawmill.Michael Kremp Seehafen Wismar: “Kalmar has proven to be a reliable long-term partner supporting us with high-quality equipment solutions backed by excellent local support on site The new terminal tractors will be a welcome addition to our fleet as we seek to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of the services we offer to our customers.”Matias Schalien Kalmar: “We are proud to continue our long-term collaboration with Seehafen Wismar by supporting them with their fleet renewal programme and equipment maintenance durable equipment supported by agile on-site local maintenance allows Seehafen Wismar to focus on their core operations.”