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Manitowoc Introduces Grove GHC140 Telescopic Crawler Crane →

Manitowoc has officially launched its biggest Grove Hydraulic Crawler (GHC) crane for North America, the new GHC140. "The Grove GHC line has grown in popularity over the years due to its reliability on the job site and best-in-class features," said JJ Grace, Manitowoc's product manager of GHC cranes. "This latest model stems from discussions with customers who liked using our telescopic crawler cranes but needed improved load charts." This new model features a 171 ft. Click for more...

Full Range of Manitowoc Services Displayed at bauma 2019 →

Manitowoc has released two apps that help crane owners on the job site. The first is the "Manitowoc Diagnostic Code App" that helps users diagnose technical issues with their cranes. In the past, when cranes had technical issues, Manitowoc customers had no way to interpret the diagnostic codes that would appear on the main display of the crane's cab. Specialized technicians would have to be called to the job site with proprietary equipment, and any time spent waiting affected the project schedule. Click for more...

Potain Hup M 28-22 Self-Erecting Crane at bauma →

Potain's first mobile Hup self-erecting crane, the Hup M 28-22, is the third model from the Hup self-erecting crane range but the first to prioritize mobility. The new design of the Hup M 28-22 provides best in class compactness.The model is only 38 ft. (11.5 m) long when folded, enabling work in narrow, restricted job sites, as well as making it easy to transport from site to site. The Hup M 28-22 also features advanced transport equipment with double steering axles. Click for more...

Grove GMK5250XL-1, GMK3050-2, GMK3060L All-Terrain Cranes at bauma 2019 →

At bauma 2019 Manitowoc launched a new unit in the five-axle category and two new three-axle models. Andreas Cremer, global product director of all-terrain cranes at Manitowoc, said the launch of the new models underlines the company's increased speed of product development under The Manitowoc Way and its ongoing commitment to building cranes that offer outstanding return on investment. "We believe in developing cranes our customers can use in a wider variety of projects for better return on investment," he said. Click for more...

Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence →

In 1969, Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB), began in Orlando, Fla., as the first independent agency accredited by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide third party inspection and certification of equipment for the crane and lifting equipment industry. Over the next 30 years, inspection activities remained the primary focus of CICB's business along with training of other inspectors and crane operators. Click for more...

Manitowoc Unveils Biggest Potain Topless Crane →

Towering over the Manitowoc stand at bauma 2019 is the new Potain MDT 809, the largest topless crane ever built by the manufacturer. While delivering unprecedented lift capacity and reach, the new crane also boasts an advanced design that provides reduced operating costs and easier assembly for owners, according to the manufacturer. Thibaut Le Besnerais, Manitowoc's global product director of tower cranes, said the introduction of the MDT 809 marked another significant development from the industry leader. Click for more...

Mammoet Brings Focus Crane Into a Reality →

Mammoet has announced that it will move forward with the development of the Focus, an innovation which will set a new standard of heavy lifting in confined spaces. The Focus is a high-capacity crane that can be erected vertically in a very small area. This makes it the ideal heavy lift solution for efficient and safe project execution in limited and congested spaces, such as plants and inner cities. Click for more...

2019 Demag AC250-5 to Uplift CWI Crane & Rigging's Fleet →

CWI Crane & Rigging has purchased a new 300 ton (272 t) capacity 2019 Demag AC250-5 from Empire Crane Company's New England branch. Owner Chet Chludenski had several reasons for choosing this model including its safety features, IC-1 Plus variable outrigger flexibility, and the Demag and Empire Crane product support teams. "The road ability of the carrier for Massachusetts being under 130,000 lbs. Click for more...

Empire Crane Takes Delivery of New Terex RT 100US Rough Terrain Crane →

Empire Crane in North Syracuse, N.Y., recently added its first Terex RT 100US rough terrain crane. The recently introduced 100-ton (90 t) crane offers a five section, fully hydraulic boom that extends up to 154 ft. (47 m). Empire Crane has added the RT 100US to its inventory, which includes several Terex crane models. According to the team at Empire Crane, the new RT 100US incorporates many new crane features that will help crews increase productivity while working safely and efficiently. Click for more...

Genie Offers New Positive Air Shutdown System →

Genie booms and telehandlers are now available from the factory "rental-ready" forindustries and applications requiring positive air shutdown, including uses on oil and gas, mining and indoor factory jobsites. To prevent diesel engine runaway in sensitive work environments, the new modern Genie positive air shutdown system meets the strictest jobsite requirements and global environmental standards. Click for more...

CraneWorks Receives North America's First All-New Demag AC 45 City Crane →

Already popular in other parts of the world, the Demag AC 45 City crane has now made its way to North America. CraneWorks, a prominent crane distributor throughout the United States and Canada has recently taken delivery of the newly introduced Demag crane. With an overall length of just 28.6 ft. (8.69 m), a width of 8.4 ft. (2.55 m) and a height of 10.4 ft. (3.16 m), the Demag AC 45 City has the most compact dimensions in its class, and is well suited for working indoors, as well as in tight urban environments, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Manitowoc Appoints Leavitt Cranes as Newest Potain Tower Crane Dealer →

Manitowoc Cranes has appointed a new Potain self-erecting crane dealer, Leavitt Cranes. The company will sell and support the cranes in Washington and Oregon, as well as providing consultation and training. The Washington-based company, a division of Pacific Northwest Company, has an extensive history of equipment sales and rentals in the region, which will enable it to leverage an already diverse customer base and years of sales, service and training experience for Potain customers. Click for more...

CK Crane Service Goes Big With 120-Ton Class Crane →

Some companies grow to be victims of their own success. They work hard, take care of business, and complete projects on time in order to build their reputation and customer base. As a reward, customers demand more from these successful small businesses, often stretching them beyond their capabilities. This was the scenario playing out for Union, Mo.-based CK Crane Service. Formed by Chris Keence during the challenging post 9-11 market conditions of 2001, CK Crane carved its niche in steel building erection, installing roof-mounted chillers, and serving the residential, commercial and industrial market segments. Click for more...

Historic Lunar Lander Touches Down in Mississippi →

Mammoet's crane services team in Louisiana recently completed the successful transport and lift of a 4,500 lb. Lunar Lander at the INFINITY Science Center in Mississippi. Utilizing a LTM 1250-5.1, the crew carefully lifted the 20 ft. (6 m) tall moon lander over the Science Center's roof before setting it into place in front of the building where it will sit as a permanent attraction for visitors. Click for more...

Switzerland-Based Interkran Takes Delivery Of Demag AC 300-6 All Terrain Crane →

Swiss crane service provider Interkran had already taken delivery of a Demag AC 100-4L, so its new Demag AC 300-6 is now the second all terrain crane from Zweibrücken to be added to its fleet. The crane was received by Interkran General Manager Tony Teixeira and handed over by Terex Cranes Senior Sales Manager of Germany, Austria and Switzerland Christian Kassner. "The performance data for the two cranes definitely made a compelling case, so we just went ahead and ordered both of them," Teixeira said. Click for more...

ALL Crane Rental of Tennessee Helps Build New Catholic Cathedral →

All jobs and all customers are important, but some jobs make you feel like you're reporting to a higher authority. This was no doubt the case when construction crews took on the project to build the new Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in West Knoxville, Tenn. The building is the mother church for more than 70,000 Catholics living in East Tennessee. Merit Construction of Knoxville was general contractor on the job. Click for more...

Mashburn Raises First Five-Story 'Tilt-Up' in S.C. →

A project to create the first five-story tilt-up building in South Carolina is currently under way in Myrtle Beach. The new medical office building, which will be located adjacent to an existing hospital, is the result of a partnership between the Grand Strand Medical Center and HCP Inc., a real estate investment trust. The contract was awarded to Mashburn Construction, Columbia, S.C., which began construction in late 2018. Click for more...

Stellar Industries Introduces EC3200 Aluminum Telescopic Service Crane →

Stellar Industries has developed a new electric crane to help operators save weight on their mechanics trucks. The manufacturer of truck-mounted equipment unveiled the lightweight Stellar EC3200 Aluminum telescopic service crane — the mechanics truck market's only aluminum service crane — at The Work Truck Show. Expanding the EC Series of telescopic service cranes, the new EC3200 Aluminum telescopic crane is more than 30 percent lighter than its steel counterpart. Click for more...

Aertssen Receives Two New Demag Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes →

Aertssen Machinery Services (AMS) continues to expand its heavy lifting and transport operations in the Middle East with the addition of Demag CC 2400-1 and CC 3800-1 lattice boom crawler cranes. The two cranes will help Aertssen execute challenging projects in the oil and gas and construction sectors. "Equipping our team with the latest crane innovations is an important part of our customer commitment, and Demag is an industry leader in that area," said Tony Nuyts of Aertssen Machinery Service. Click for more...

Terex Cranes Names New Global Sales Director of Tower Cranes →

On Feb. 1, 2019, Lee Maynard became the new Tower Cranes Global Sales director at Terex Cranes. Maynard was previously the Terex Cranes director of Sales Europe & Russia in the Mobile Cranes business. In addition, he was also the general manager for the UK&I and will continue in this role, until a successor is found. Maynard will be based from the Schaffhausen Terex Global office in Switzerland and in his new role, will develop long-term strategies and identify growth opportunities in the global tower crane market with the objective of increasing the company's worldwide market share and profitability. Click for more...

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