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Mike Baron Named Salesman of Empire Crane's WNY Territory →

Mike Baron is the newest addition to Empire Crane's sales team. Baron will be responsible for serving customers' crane needs in western New York. "I am most looking forward to meeting new people in the industry, helping customers find cranes that best suit their business needs, and joining a fast-paced company where everyday is different" Baron said. Baron previously worked as a shop hand at Empire for two years, where he assisted mechanics with repairs, yard maintenance and helped prep units for job sites. Click for more...

How to Be an A+ Crane Signal Person →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The signal person is one of the most critical roles on a construction site where a crane is in operation. The qualified signaler prevents accidents, ensures solid lift and placement of the load and keeps everyone safe on the ground. The relationship between crane operator and signal person is key to a successful lift. "Signal persons are essentially the eyes and ears of crane operators and have a vital role to play in guiding operations," said Carmen Zajicek of Crane Warning Systems, Atlanta, Ga. Click for more...

CraneCo, SANY Will Host 2021 Demo Days Event in Tulsa, Oklahoma →

SANY America and CraneCo Crane Sales Inc. are joining forces to introduce the new SANY crane line-up and the opportunity for crane prospects to be among the first in the country to demo them. The demo site is located in Tulsa, Okla., and attendees will have the chance to have hands-on time for both SANY cranes and SANY telehandlers. Demos are taking place on Aug. 3 to 5, and again on Sept. 8 to 10. Click for more...

ALL's 'Blue Beast' Makes Its Debut →

The "Blue Beast", an all-terrain crane with one of the industry's largest lifting capacities on eight axles, made its debut recently on a project at a Veterans Administration Hospital in Cleveland. The newly delivered Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1, dubbed the "Blue Beast" due to its cobalt blue paint job, performed its inaugural lift for ALL Erection & Crane Rental, the flagship branch of the ALL Family of Companies. Click for more...

Manitowoc to Acquire Crane Business of H&E Equipment Services →

The Manitowoc Company Inc. , a global manufacturer of cranes and lifting solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the crane business of H&E Equipment Services Inc. , one of the largest rental equipment companies in the United States. The wholly owned Manitowoc subsidiary will be called "MGX Equipment Services LLC." "We believe this acquisition will allow us to better understand and respond to the market needs, and to more effectively deliver solutions that positively support the customers' business," said Ion Warner, VP, Marketing and Investor Relations, Manitowoc. Click for more...

D.A. Collins Completes Erie Canal Work With 248 HYLAB, ATC-3275 →

As part of New York State Canal Corporation's emergency repair program, construction is complete on Erie Canal Lock E-7 in Niskayuna, N.Y. Maintenance and repairs were finalized prior to May 15, 2021, when navigation season of the Erie Canal begins. D.A. Collins Companies (D.A. Collins) of Wilton, N.Y., used its 200-ton (181 t) Link-Belt 248 HYLAB 5 lattice crawler crane and 275-ton (250 t) Link-Belt ATC-3275 all-terrain crane for refurbishment of the lock's key components — valves, gates, electrical and concrete basin. Click for more...

Manitowoc Launches Grove GHC110 Telescoping Crawler Crane →

With the launch of the Grove GHC110, Manitowoc has added a crucial machine to the top end of its growing telescoping crawler crane range. Boasting a 110 ton capacity, the GHC110 joins the recently launched GHC140 to bring another option to the market. "It's like a tough younger brother for the GHC140, our biggest model that was revealed in 2020," said JJ Grace, Manitowoc's product manager of GHC cranes. Click for more...

Five Key Points to Know About Grove GRT655, GRT655L Rough-Terrain Cranes →

Since the launch of the Grove GRT655 and GRT655L rough-terrain cranes in 2017, they have proven a popular model on job sites around the world because of their flexibility. Manitowoc offers the 66 ton rough-terrain crane with two boom versions for different applications: the GRT655 with 114 ft. boom for heavy duty applications and the GRT655L with 141 ft. long boom for those applications where reach is a must. Click for more...

Tadano Introduces All-Terrain AC 4.070(L)-1 Crane →

With its AC 4.070-1 and AC 4.070L-1, mobile crane manufacturer Tadano is introducing an upgraded four-axle all terrain crane with a lifting capacity of 75 ton and two boom lengths. Successor to the successful ATF 70G-4, the crane was designed with a strong focus on versatile and comfortable operation. It features a new carrier cab, a multifunctional crane control system, and engines that conform to EU Stage V requirements. Click for more...

Maxim Crane Works Inks 51 Grove Crane Order to Support Expansion Strategy →

Maxim Crane Works has started receiving the first units from a sizable 51-crane order from Manitowoc. The purchase — a combination of larger rough-terrain cranes and all-terrain cranes from Grove — is aimed at strengthening the company's fleet in several newly-opened locations across the country. Maxim's order was driven by the results of an extensive market research survey that analyzed customer needs for lifting equipment, both at present and into the future. Click for more...

John Sutch Cranes Raises Awareness, Funds for The Christie Cancer Charity With Specially-Wrapped Grove GMK5200-1 →

Since Liverpool and Manchester-based John Sutch Cranes took delivery of the UK's first Grove GMK5200-1 from Manitowoc in July 2020, the five-axle 220 ton all-terrain crane has proved a very busy model for the mobile crane rental and contract lifting specialist. The compact size and interchangeable counterweight slabs have enabled it to complete a broad range of 110 to 220 ton capacity jobs, including glazing, petrochemicals and telecommunications, as well as general construction. Click for more...

Cheryl Landis Appointed Terex Aftermarket Parts Sales Representative →

Terex Cranes has appointed Cheryl Landis to the position of aftermarket parts sales representative, North America. Landis will focus on growing the Terex Cranes parts and aftermarket business in partnership with its existing distribution and customer network as well as expanding parts sales for its current and legacy crane businesses. Landis comes to Terex Cranes from a heavy equipment manufacturer and has a strong product support background. Click for more...

Mammoet Completes Swift Removal of Bridge in Florida →

Mammoet teams assisted client Archer Western and De Moya Group with the successful removal of the westbound State Road 84 bridge over I-95 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in June. The bridge removal is part of the I-95 Express Lanes Phase 3C project, which will result in wider travel lanes on I-95 below the interchange with I-595 and improved efficiency of the SR 84 interchange. With the removal of the westbound lane complete, crews will now work to widen the travel lanes and then reconstruct the westbound SR84 bridge. Click for more...

Pinnacle Cranes Announces New Service Manager →

Pinnacle Cranes, a leading distributor of Link-Belt and Manitex cranes in North and South Carolina, announced that Scott Ramsdale has been promoted to service manager. Ramsdale has been with Pinnacle for more than a year as the service supervisor and has more than 30 years' experience in the crane and manufacturing industries. "Scott [Ramsdale] is a crane industry veteran that has demonstrated a passion for customer service," said Jim Mackinson, president of Pinnacle. Click for more...

Germany's First Grove GMK3060L-1 With New Carrier Cab Goes to Arbeitsbühnen Gagarin →

In mid-May 2021, Arbeitsbühnen Gagarin strengthened its fleet with Germany's first Grove GMK3060L-1 with the new carrier cab. The company already has a Grove GMK3055 and GMK4100L-1, with the new 60-tonner from Grove now completing the trio. The latest generation of Grove carrier cabs was officially launched for three-axle Grove all-terrain cranes at the end of last year. The modern design makes the carrier cab a real eye-catcher, according to Grove. Click for more...

ALL Crane Adds 18 New Grove RTs →

The All Family of Companies is expanding its fleet of rough-terrain (RT) cranes with a new 18-unit package from Grove that covers weight classes from 55-ton capacity up to 165-tons. The purchase includes four 165-ton GRT9165, three 80-ton GRT8080, five 70-ton RT770 and six 55-ton GRT655L. Also included are two 40-ton TMS540 hydraulic truck cranes, bringing the full order to 20 total units. The four GRT9165s are in addition to four of the same unit purchased last year, a testament to their popularity with customers, particularly in wind energy, plant work and general construction in tight urban job sites. Click for more...

Select Crane Sales Expands New Jersey Location →

To better serve customers in the tri-state area, Select Crane Sales has expanded its Branchburg, N.J., location. The New Jersey branch opened in 2017 with a full-service shop as well as sales and rental yard. The 51 Tannery Road location continues to be an idea location with direct routes to NYC, as well as Port of New Jersey, Port of Baltimore and major highways. The expansion will increase the warehouse and shop space to more than 10,000 sq. Click for more...

ALL to the Rescue When Customer's Tower Crane Leans Over the City →

We say that every well-executed lift is preceded by massive amounts of preparation. Why is preparation so important? Because you have to plan for when lift day doesn't go, well, according to plan. That kind of quick-shift-to-plan-B was needed this spring when a customer-owned tower crane suddenly began to lean over a building under construction in midtown Atlanta. As it would happen, "plan B" was ALL Crane Rental of Georgia, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, swooping in for a sky-high rescue. Click for more...

Manitowoc Delivers Indonesia's First Grove GRT8100 to Surabaya Express →

Surabaya Express, one of the largest crane rental and transportation companies in Indonesia, has added a Grove GRT8100 rough-terrain crane to its fleet to help drive its business expansion into new industry segments. During the ongoing work slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company took the opportunity to refresh its crane line-up and re-analyze its business. As part of this process, it took the decision to add a GRT8100 to help the company secure work in new sectors. Click for more...

Crane Safety by the Numbers — Lifting Projects Dictated by OSHA Rules, ASME Standards →

The list of rules and regulations governing lifting and rigging procedures is long and varied. The applicable guidance depends on the type of lift and whether it's being performed as part of a construction, general industry or military project. Often, the lifting job will be dictated by more than one regulation. Projects involving cranes fall under four types of guidance: OSHA rule; ASME standard; manufacturer's instructions; or company policy. Click for more...

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