Cecil Rhodes statue removed from UCT with a Fassi crane
Cape Town (South Africa) - April 2015. After 81 years overlooking the greater Cape Town area, the statue of British colonialist and mining magnate Cecil John Rhodes has been removed from its plinth at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Workmen with a Fassi crane carried out the removal. The statue was covered and taken away in a truck. A group of excited students witnessed the event.
Fassi Gru S.p.A. - Loader cranes manufacturer since 1965
Fassi Gru is the market leader among Italian producers. Its product range and sales numbers place it among the top producers of hydraulic cranes in the world.
Fassi’s production potential is approximately 12,000 cranes per year. The entire range is exported and distributed throughout the world through an efficient and widespread distribution network. From Canada to France, from the UK to Australia, Fassi’s professionalism is reflected in the company’s aim to meet different market needs, which are often linked to the specific geographical and economic conditions of individual countries.
Cape Town (South Africa) - April 2015. After 81 years overlooking the greater Cape Town area, the statue of British colonialist and mining magnate Cecil John Rhodes has been removed from its plinth at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Workmen with a Fassi crane carried out the removal. The statue was covered and taken away in a truck. A group of excited students witnessed the event.
