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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...

Looking Back: Cranes From Around the World Circa 1980s →

The Historical Construction Equipment Association provides a look at Cranes from the 1980's. The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving for public education the history of the construction, dredging and surface mining equipment industries. Click for more...

Link-Belt TCC-550 to Debut at CraneFest →

Link-Belt Cranes has announced production of a new 55-ton (45-t) TCC-550 will begin soon, with shipments set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2021. The TCC-550 follows a long line of product improvements and introductions in Link-Belt Cranes' telescopic crawler crane family. The predecessors to the TCC-550, the TCC-500 and the TCC-450, were some of the very first telescopic crawler models to be introduced worldwide in 2006. Click for more...

Link-Belt Launches New 65|HT →

Link-Belt Cranes has unveiled the new 65|HT, a 65-ton (55-t) capacity truck crane to replace its HTC-8660 Series II. The 65|HT comes with a new four-section 36.5 to 115 ft. (11.2 to 35 m) full-power boom that reaches a maximum tip height of 125 ft. (38.1 m). The 65|HT boasts an all-new formed boom riding Link-Belt's Teflon- impregnated wear pads, which means there's no need to grease the boom — reducing the time and cost of upkeep, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Steel Giraffe LLC's Demag AC 45 City Still Going Strong →

When Steel Giraffe LLC owner Stephen Kelly began looking to expand his fleet, he knew he needed a crane that was adaptable to many different environments and capable of tackling a wide variety of projects. Kelly was looking for a machine that was highway mobile, nimble, had good capacity charts, the ability to telescope with loads, off-road capabilities, retracted outrigger charts, and an excellent tire (rubber) chart. Click for more...

HEC Students Engage in MLC100-1 Assembly Safety Class →

Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC) students in Stonecrest, Ga., took part in an assembly safety class on May 19 that used a new Manitowoc MLC100-1. Students spent the day watching the unit being assembled and tested at the school's field-testing site shortly after HEC took delivery of the new crane. Sixteen HEC instructors and staff conducted the operation, which focused on safety measures to ensure the proper assembly of the 110 ton lattice-boom crawler crane. Click for more...

Steel Erectors Contribute to Community Revitalization Projects →

Seven steel erection companies have been named as recipients in the annual project of the year awards by the Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA). One winner was selected in each of four categories based on the dollar amount of the erection contract. In addition, three companies received honorable mention. Categories are Class I up to $500,000; Class II $500,000 to $1 million; Class III $1 to 2.5 million; and Class IV over $2.5 million. Click for more...

Utah-Based Wagstaff Crane Acquires Potain Self-Erecting Tower Crane Dealership Bronson Crane →

With the acquisition of Utah-native Potain self-erecting tower crane dealer Bronson Crane, lifting specialist Wagstaff Crane is poised to offer an expanded range of services to customers in Utah. The purchase of the self-erecting tower crane specialist sees Wagstaff take over all its assets and business functions, although Bronson Crane will continue to trade under its existing name, and operate from the Wagstaff building in Murray, Utah. Click for more...

Cunzolo Expands Fleet With New Tadano ATF 400G-6 All Terrain Crane →

Brazilian crane service provider Cunzolo recently acquired a brand new Tadano ATF 400G-6 with all the bells and whistles: Among other equipment, the crane features a luffing jib and the "Power System" boom suspension system, which will enable the unit to safely tackle jobs involving complex lifts, cumbersome and heavy loads, and impressive heights all by itself. This boom suspension system, which is one of a kind in the market, increases lifting capacity significantly and makes it possible, above all, to lift heavy loads while working with an extension. Click for more...

New Sales Team for Terex Cranes Will Renew Focus in North America →

Terex Cranes is renewing its focus in North America with two new appointments: Jonathan Caldwell to sale representative of tower cranes and Michael Goll to business development manager of rough terrain cranes. These appointments, which follow the appointment of Andreas Ernst to general manager, Cranes Americas (announced earlier this year) is part of the company's ambitious growth strategy for North America and will build on the strength of its well-established parts and service support team, primarily located in Wilmington, N.C., and supported by factory teams in Fontanafredda and Crespellano, Italy. Click for more...

Inversiones Farías Puts Pair of New Grove GRT8100s to Quick Use in Chile →

Based in Antofagasta, Chile's mining capital, Inversiones Farías has deployed two new Grove GRT8100 rough-terrain cranes to projects that serve the region's vibrant extraction economy. The cranes have already helped assemble mining infrastructure, and soon will go on to complete jobs in mineral processing plants and large-scale construction and manufacturing projects. "These are excellent cranes that meet all expectations for the jobs we typically perform," said Robert Palma, branch manager at Inversiones Farías. Click for more...

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