Our friends from Strijp-T stories paid us a visit to see how we utilize the TAB building. Of course, we proudly showed them how our custom-made overhead cranes and lifting solutions are built.

At the moment we are looking for enthusiastic Machine Builders at Cleanroom Cranes. As a Machine Builder, you will assemble the most advanced cleanroom cranes for our customers at home and abroad. Does this sound like an amazing challenge and will you enrich our team someday soon? Then we will meet regularly. I would be happy to tell you more about it.

Before you can receive your brand new cleanroom crane, it must of course be designed and built first. As a Mechanical Engineer, I take care of the design process together with my colleagues. A meticulous process, that involves many different steps. Curious how that works exactly? I will gladly tell you more about it.

At Cleanroom Cranes we are always looking for technical talent, such as Machine Builders and Mechanical Engineers. Will you be working with us? Then you can count on your colleagues. I myself started working as a Work Planner in 2019. As a Work Planner, I supervise projects from start to finish.

At Cleanroom Cranes we design and build top-quality cleanroom cranes that meet the applicable standards for your cleanroom and the laws and regulations in your industry. This starts with the quality of our own internal process.

Accurate and clean work? Hoisting and lifting according to the legislation and regulations of your sector are done with Cleanroom Cranes. Together, I would like to look back – but also forward – on the ‘cleanroom crane’. How has it developed in recent years? And what new functionalities are in store?

In his 1789 speech on the US Constitution, Benjamin Franklin said there are only two sure things in life: death and taxes. But we have entered a new era, and it seems one more thing can be added to the mix: an ever-increasing demand for semiconductors. Two of the world’s leading chip manufacturers certainly agree.

As far back as the early 1600s, Spanish poet and creator of Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes, wrote: ‘Fore-warned, fore-armed. To be prepared is half the victory’. This is all the more important in these days of information and activity overload. To extend the idea a little, the more complex an undertaking, the more we need to be prepared.

There seem to be several things that are easy. Eating pie, or cake. Sunday mornings. The Jacksons claimed the ABC is as simple as one, two, three – although first graders may not agree. Rocket science on the other hand is not. But what does this have to do with cleanrooms? Well, they’re easy too. If you have the right partner.

From newspapers to governments: everyone is calling for action to combat the worldwide shortage of chips. But simply manufacturing more semiconductors is no easy task. It involves many sophisticated production stages that each require time, precision, and a high level of cleanliness.

As a pharmaceutical manufacturer of drug products, your goal is to achieve and maintain the highest levels of transparency and safety. At the same time, ergonomic working conditions for those who work in pharmaceutical cleanrooms are extremely important to you. The digitization of the industry and subsequent smart and digital crane applications will help you reach these goals.

Hygienic and sterile production processes. Pioneering research. Flawless products. The cutting-edge pharmaceutical industry is defined by its precise manufacturing methods and outstanding quality. To achieve these high levels of precision and cleanliness, specially designed and clean cleanroom cranes are a must. Read on to find out how to ensure high levels of cleanability at all times.

Do you work in the food industry? Then you know that food safety is more important than ever before. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 420.000 people died due to food related issues in 2015 alone. The solution? Cleanrooms with extremely hygienic cranes that minimize the formation of microorganisms.

Are you involved in (re)designing a controlled environment for the food industry? And are you exploring what the right choices are for hygienic cranes? Then you know there are many to choose from. To help you pick the best solution, here are three focus points to pay attention to.

Does your heart beat faster for technology and do you like to work on specialist solutions? Join Cleanroom Cranes as a Machine Builder and assemble special, high-tech (overhead) cranes for our customers all over the world.

The Netherlands Organisation for applied scientific research (TNO) carries out advanced scientific research. Some experiments take place in ISO 6 certified cleanrooms. TNO called in expertise Cleanroom Cranes, part of the Mennens group, for their latest project. Together, they found a compact solution. It turned out as a textbook example of TNO’s experimental nature.

Surface treatment: the material and coating of your cranes. Do you need stainless steel or painted steel? If you choose the former, many different treatments are possible. From blasting to polishing to powder coating. Choosing the right treatment can have so many benefits. Curious as to what these are? Then read on.

One or multiple cranes. A lifting capacity of fifty kilos or well over twenty tons. Powered electrical or manual. The possibilities are endless, but our cranes all have one thing in common: they lift your product precisely. Want to know how? Then read on.

Choosing the right material for your crane can be tricky. No cleanroom is the same. And regulations differ per sector and country. What works the best for your company? And what is a cost efficient and hygienic choice? Read on to find out.

Technology is always improving. Appliances get more advanced and machines are constantly upgraded. There’s no reason why your cleanroom crane should stay behind. Smart solutions can take your business processes to the next level. Curious as to how? Then read on.

You have looked online, made various phone calls, and planned ahead. Finally, you found the best possible solution for your cleanroom. But how do you make sure it will last you a long time? Our tip: contribute to the lifespan of your lifting and hoisting equipment by making sure that cleaning runs efficiently.

Every cleanroom has its specific requirements. You can choose from a wide range of solutions and possibilities to meet these standards. Are you looking for a new crane in your cleanroom, or do you want to know if your hoisting and lifting equipment meets the high requirements and wishes? Then read on!

In 2019, the PP4CE alliance did a wonderful job at one of its relations. This is a large international pharmaceutical group for which we were allowed to build a 600 m2 GMP classified cleanroom.

Are you involved in the (re)design of a conditioned environment? And are you exploring your options? We know there are many. To help you achieve the perfect set-up for your cleanroom, we have a tip: don’t forget about the cranes!

Cleaning your cleanroom equipment is very important. It reduces the amount of contamination during work and/or production processes and contributes to the durability of your lifting and hoisting equipment. It is therefore important that cleaning is done efficiently. In this blog, we will share some eye-opening tips.

Every cleanroom has its specific demands. To fulfil these, you can choose from a wide range of solutions and possibilities. There are many different mechanical and electrical lifting and hoisting solutions for conditioned environments.

Mennens and Elma are supplying highly precise cleanroom cranes that will be used in the development of a new generation of silicon chips.

Joint collaboration between Mennens and ELMA in the realization of high precision crane technology

As part of Axel Johnson International’s digitalisation journey, the Lifting Solutions division has initiated a new project is focusing on how Augmented Reality (AR) can help to improve service support

Global Health & Pharma Magazine rewarded PP4CE with the Technology Award 2018.

A conference about the impact of BREXIT to pharma operations

It started out as a small project, a nice little extra, when 20 years ago, chip machine maker ASML asked Mennens for a cle...

As from July, the Mennens Cleanroom Cranes division is moving to a new location in Eindhoven. This new dedicated cleanroom (production) office of...

Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN) is a well-known producer of baby food (milk powder). At the location in Nijmegen, various raw ...

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is applied as of May 25 2018. As highly valued partner we want to keep you informed about...

PP4C is since 2014 a strategic alliance between a number of specialists in the field of Controlled Environment technology w...

PP4C is since 2014 a strategic alliance between a number of specialists in the field of Controlled Environment technol...

A new contract is signed between Mennens Cleanroom Cranes BV and Zinter Handling Inc. Zinter is responsible for the sales in the USA of the Mennens Cl...

As from November, Tim Servaes and Koen van der Heyden will lead the dedicated project management and sales team ...

Last week, Danny van Deuzen handed over the certificate Most Valued Member 2016 to Scott Zinter of Zinter Handling. The valuable partner received the ...

With the completion of the new workshop area, Zinter handling increased their production/working area with 8.000 ft2. The total complex measures now 2...

In Taiwan an order of four sets of EUV cranes will be delivered at two different locations in the country. The crane s...

In the US two sets of EUV cranes with 4 x 5.000 kg hoists are now ready for use in the ISO 5 cleanrooms. Together wi...

For a customer in the Czech Republic, we have in the past months finished installing a double girder light weight cr...

To further keep our quality at level and to deliver guarantees in cleanliness for our customers we announce that our updated Belt hoist and double gir...

Our BH is ISO 8 certified by Fraunhofer. You can upgrade your existing belt hoist with stainless steel covers. This upgrade is mainly for pr...

Two 500 kg belt hoist are being prepared for Sicor Biotech, a TEVA company specialized in generic pharmaceuticals. The fixed belt hoist will be placed...

Directly after successful projects for different customers now Cleanroom Cranes is facilitating Global Foundries with 4 sets of cranes each 4 x 5.000 ...

Cleanroom Cranes has extended the product range with various types of INOX products suitable for the food industry. We can supply various kinds of sys...

Again Cleanroom Cranes has managed to successful deliver and install 2 x 2 sets of EUV cranes for two customers. The crane sets with 4 x 5.000 kg hois...