Konecranes has installed a special crane solution for naval frigates at BAE System's new production facility in Scotland

• Contract won in late 2022 includes four large span cranes for the Govan ship build hall in Glasgow, enabling side-by-side simultaneous indoor construction of advanced Type 26 naval frigates
• Deliveries and installation have been completed, and the cranes have been successfully handed over.

Konecranes has completed an order for BAE System's new Govan shipbuilding hall that includes two 20t x 56m electric overhead travelling (EOT) cranes and two 100t x 70m Goliath cranes. The hall will be able to build two Type 26 naval frigates at the same time, accelerating efficiency and removing any impact of the Scottish weather on production. The order was completed in June 2025.

Measuring 170m long and 80m wide, the hall consists of more than 6,000 tonnes of steel and 20,000m3 of concrete, and accommodate up to 500 workers per shift. Konecranes has been working in collaboration with main contractor McLaughlin & Harvey, supplying and installing two 20t x 54m cranes, two 100t x 70m Goliath cranes, which are 30m high. A smart safety system allows all four cranes to work safely in close proximity, and for the 20t cranes to safely pass under the larger cranes if required.

"Our advanced crane technology, including Smart Features and TRUCONNECT, will offer the reliability and predictive maintenance capabilities needed for such a demanding operation. We understand the crucial role that crane performance and reliability plays in ship production, and our solutions are designed to support BAE's growth and optimize their ship production capabilities," said Andy Paling, ETO Crane Sales Manager, Konecranes UK.

Jonathan Cole, Operations Manager at McLaughlin & Harvey described their experience with Konecranes as highly positive: "The Konecranes team planned meticulously for every scenario, demonstrating their expertise and innovation throughout the project. During installation, their focus on health and safety aligned perfectly with our values. Their adaptability, commitment to quality, and can-do attitude made them a reliable partner in managing challenges and meeting project constraints."

A strong focus on customers and commitment to business growth and continuous improvement make Konecranes a material handling 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
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Konecranes Media Desk
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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 16,700 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. In 2024, Group sales totalled EUR 4.2 billion. Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).