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VIDEO: Potain Launches First Crane in New Evy Self-Erecting Range: Evy 30-23 4 t, Simply Connected →

Leading tower crane brand Potain announced a brand-new self-erecting crane, the Evy 30-23 4 t. This new model marks the debut of the Evy range, the latest generation of Potain self-erecting cranes, designed using the Voice of the Customer product development process and market demands for simplicity and increased height under hook, as well as complying with the updated European Safety Standard EN 14439 for tower cranes. Click for more...

Two Grove All-Terrain Cranes Team Up to Repair Historic Italian Church →

Italian crane rental and transport company Santoni Autogrù called on two of its high-performing all-terrain cranes to help repair a local church: a Grove GMK4100L-2 and Grove GMK4100L-1. Located in Pinzolo, Italy, the San Lorenzo church's 100 kg cross was struck by lightning and detached from the building's bell tower last year. The bell tower, built between 1865 and 1867, reaches 236 ft., and is the tallest bell tower in the Trentino-Alto Adige region. Click for more...

VIDEO: Steel Erectors, Crane Service Companies Take Top Place in 3D Lift Plan of the Year Competition →

A1A Software LLC announced the winners of its Lift Plan of the Year contest, which include a structural steel erector based in Illinois, a crane and rigging service company in Pennsylvania, and Texas contractor offering both structural steel erection and crane services. Steven Beemsterboer, a project manager of Metropolitan Steel, was the First Place winner for his lift plans of an ongoing project for the Chicago Department of Transportation. Click for more...

VIDEO: Tadano AC 5.250-2 Offers Innovative Solutions →

Ease of transportation combined with strong lifting capacities — this was the primary development goal that the engineers at Tadano pursued when designing the new AC 5.250-2, which the company showcased in advance at bauma 2022. Now, as part of the final stretch of development for the crane's launch, Tadano has added a number of additional features that represent a significant upgrade to the AC 5.250-2, particularly in the area of safety. Click for more...

Manitowoc 999 Handles Alabama Bridge Work On Its Own →

In the world of heavy-lift equipment, capacities have grown exponentially over the past decade. With some lattice boom crawler cranes handling well over 1,000 tons, one that tops out at 275 tons might seem almost quaint. But it's a crawler weight class that's been the contractor's choice, finding homes in infrastructure, refinery and plant work, and commercial construction markets. ALL Crane Rental of Alabama, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, is keeping two such cranes busy with long-term railroad bridge renovation jobs. Click for more...

Large Fleet of Potain Luffing Jib Cranes Selected for Innovative Skyscraper in Bangkok →

Thai contractor Thai Obayashi has 11 Potain tower cranes working on Cloud 11, a mixed-use building project in Bangkok. The building will be Asia's largest hub for content creators and is being developed by property developer MQDC. The large-scale, mixed-use project has already garnered four international design awards and will be home to Thailand's first YOTEL hotel. Thai Obayashi purchased two new cranes for the project, both MCR 295 H25 luffing jib cranes. Click for more...

First Hydraulic Electric Crane Joins Mammoet Fleet →

Mammoet has added the first electric hydraulic crane to its fleet: the Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1E. Its lifting movements can be powered electrically with full performance, generating zero emissions on site. Heavy construction projects across all industry sectors are seeking to reduce the carbon impact of their operations, to meet strict regulatory requirements and contribute towards 2030 climate targets. Click for more...

Maxim Crane Works Launches Ambitious Project to Remanufacture 14 Manitowoc 2250 Crawler Cranes →

Maxim Crane Works has launched a multi-year project to remanufacture 14 of its Manitowoc 2250 crawler cranes. The company is working with Manitowoc and its EnCore business to overhaul the cranes, which will then be redeployed to its rental fleet across the country. The ambitious plan is one of the largest projects of this kind to date and it reflects the economic drivers fueling rental crane market demand. Click for more...

Crane Companies Have Vision of Green in New e-Machines →

Electric-powered equipment is nothing new to job sites. Manufacturers have been developing battery-powered machines for years before the fed adopted its goal of zero emissions by 2050. But now mobile crane manufacturers are setting their own zero-emission goals and rolling out new models that use no diesel fuel. Though many are taking a wait-and-see attitude, the road is wide open for a sustainable crane market. Click for more...

Tadano America Names Lennon Crane Newest Distributor →

Tadano America has added Lennon Crane as an authorized distributor in the states of Washington and Oregon. Based in Monroe, Wash., Lennon Crane has been owned and operated by the Lennon family since 1975. Their core business is full-service bare rental and direct B2B bare rental of rough terrain and telescopic crawler cranes in the Pacific Northwest. "I've been in the crane business for almost 50 years and have bought, sold and rented cranes around the world," said Gordon Lennon, president of Lennon Crane. Click for more...

Franna Announces Expansion Into United States With Launch of AT24 US Model →

Franna, an Australian manufacturer of pick and carry cranes, announced its expansion into the United States market with the introduction of the AT24 US. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Franna's global growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering exceptional quality, performance and safety to customers worldwide. The introduction of the AT24 US model is a testament to Franna's dedication to innovation and meeting the specific needs of customers in the United States, the company said. Click for more...

Potain Tower Cranes Triumph in Remote French Alps Cable Car Project →

For complex, high-altitude construction projects, contractor STGO regularly turns to Potain and its local dealer Valente Grue Assistance (VGA). One such project is the renewal of the "3S Jandri Express" cable car line in the ski resort of Les Deux Alpes. STGO is building two cable car stations at an altitude of 8,530 ft., plus another one at 5,249 ft., as well as a garage for the gondolas. "VGA and Potain are reliable, long-standing partners, so it makes sense to work with them," said François-Emmanuel Grizolle, construction site manager at STGO. Click for more...

Range-Topping Potain Cranes Debut On Prestigious Saudi Arabia Resort Project →

NFT Group has purchased two landmark Potain tower cranes and immediately shipped both to a high-profile tourist destination under construction in Saudi Arabia as part of the vast NEOM development. One of the cranes is an MCT 1105, the largest topless tower crane from Potain, and the other is one of the previous largest models, an MCT 1005. Long-time Potain partner NFT Group boasts one of the world's most extensive tower crane fleets, including several of the giant MD 1100 — a forerunner to the MCT 1105. Click for more...

Tadano AC 7.450-1 Performs Unique Lifts at Pennsylvania Bottling Facility →

Lane's Crane Service of Moosic, Pa., received an interesting lifting challenge from beverage bottling company Joriki USA recently: erect four 37-ft. tall, 19,000 lb. tanks on the company's plant floor under a 41-ft. ceiling joist. Lane's AC 7.450-1 all-terrain crane, purchased from Tadano distributor Empire Crane, turned out to be the right machine for the job. The crane's extended 263-ft. Click for more...

Two Manitowoc MLC300s Aid Construction of Indiana Commuter Rail Bridges →

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is in the midst of improvements to double track — two tracks that see traffic in both directions — its South Shore commuter rail line between Gary and Michigan City. The focus recently shifted to the northwest part of the state and its West Lake Corridor branch, running from Hammond to Dyer. Meanwhile, a pair of cranes with rail systems of their own are aiding this construction. Click for more...

Ingo Schiller Joins DICA as Strategic Advisor →

DICA announced that Ingo Schiller, a crane industry veteran with executive experience in sales, distribution, new product development, and marketing, has joined the DICA team as a strategic advisor. He will be responsible for helping DICA expand its distribution programs, advising the sales team and expanding previously established DICA-OEM partnerships. "We are thrilled to be working with Ingo and leveraging his deep knowledge, experience, and relationships in the lifting industry as our strategic advisor. Click for more...

Davis Crane Service Purchases First Tadano GT-1200XL-2 in U.S. →

Davis Crane Service has been serving the hoisting needs of Texas contractors and businesses for more than 60 years. In fact, President Dennis Davis has been in the business for more than 50 years and is a stalwart among crane owners around the Lonestar State. Davis has just purchased the first GT-1200XL-2 Truck Crane (5-section 167.3 ft. main boom, 33.1 ft ./ 58.1 ft. bi‐fold jib, max speed 65 mph) through Tadano's Texas distributor, Scott Macon Equipment. Click for more...

ALL Performs Dual Night Picks for Two Florida Turnpike Bridge Projects →

Improvements to the Florida Turnpike roll on with two bridge widening projects in Lake County, in the central part of the state. ALL Sunshine Crane Rental, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, provided heavy lift equipment to Lane Construction, the project's general contractor. The crane work was to be conducted in a series of dual picks, with most work to be done at night to reduce the impact of lane closures on local traffic. Click for more...

Liebherr USA Co. Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of Miami Branch →

The Liebherr Group, a family-run technology company with a highly diversified product portfolio and one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world, announced the 10-year anniversary of its Miami branch. This major milestone marks Liebherr's successful dedication to the region and continuous growth around the globe. Liebherr's commitment to the United States market began in 1970 with the construction of two manufacturing facilities and its North American headquarters located in Newport News, Va. Click for more...

Four Potain MCT 385 Topless Cranes Deliver Record-Breaking Indian Bridge Project →

Four Potain MCT 385 topless tower cranes have now almost completed their work constructing the tallest cable-stayed road bridge in India. The cranes were purchased for the project by Afcons, the main contractor for the bridge build which forms a crucial part of the Khopoli-Kusgaon Connector Project — more commonly known as the Pune-Mumbai Missing Link. The four MCT 385 cranes arrived on site in 2021. Click for more...

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