Business magnet Aliko Dangote is currently the owner of the largest crane in Africa after buying it from China’s leading construction company,XCMG Construction Machinery Co Ltd. The largest crane in Africa weighs ±1250 tons and was assembled in Nigeria. Assistant President and General Manager, Hanson Liu said that XCMG sold 5000 units of various kinds to customers in Africa in 2016.
The XCMG Construction Machinery Co Ltd, is a government-owned entity. It was first established in 1943 as a workshop during the war against Japanese aggression, with a 72-year history.
The company ranks fifth in the world, with over 30,000 employees and has sold products to 177 nations, and has to its credit built the largest tractor currently in Asia.
Highly considering investments in Africa, XCMG has plans in the pipeline with countries like Ghana, Egypt, Nigeria and Algeria.
