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Two-Crane Solution Solves Access Challenge When Building Inside Old Natatorium →

Converting an indoor swimming pool in Lorain, Ohio, into a meeting area and classrooms was going to take precast planks. However, there was no obvious way to get the planks inside the existing, about-to-be-transformed natatorium structure. Not only could a delivery truck not back into the building because there was no doorway large enough, even if it could, the placement of stairwells and other interior elements would have made navigation impossible. Click for more...

Liebherr Delivers LTM 1230-5.1 to Nichols Crane Rental in Wisconsin →

Nichols Crane Rental Inc. continues to grow its fleet with its newest addition, the Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane. This is a result of Nichols Crane's investment in the all-terrain crane portion of its fleet. Because of the latest technology, flexible configurations and quick set-ups Liebherr machines provide, Nichols Crane continues to turn to Liebherr when expanding its fleet. As one of the fastest-growing crane companies in the Midwest, Nichols Crane Rental provides taxi crane services for projects across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, with almost half its fleet consisting of Liebherr machines. Click for more...

Associated Training Services Awarded CCO EDU Accreditation →

Associated Training Services (ATS) has been qualified by CCO Education Services (CCO EDU) as an Accredited Training Provider (ATP). John Klabacka, president of ATS, said, "We are proud and excited to be an Accredited Training Provider under the new CCO EDU accreditation standards. ATS understands the importance of training providers meeting higher level standards to give potential customers a measure of judging quality when it comes to training and preparation for CCO certification testing." The rigorous accreditation process required meeting a 40-plus point Accredited Training Provider Standard that included submitting hundreds of pages of documentation demonstrating that the standard was met. Click for more...

Manitowoc Donates Crane Simulator to IUOE's Training Center in Texas →

Manitowoc has donated a crane simulator to the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) International Training & Education Center in Crosby, Texas, solidifying their longstanding partnership. The generous donation marks a significant milestone in enhancing training opportunities for crane operators, advancing optimal industry practices and permanently enriching the educational experience for both instructors and students. Click for more...

Lifting Off in Los Angeles With Liebherr Cranes →

Simulating a real-life launch position, Bragg Companies utilized multiple Liebherr cranes to stack all flight certified components of the 20-story Endeavour space shuttle at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center within the California Science Center. This is the world's only authentic space shuttle system displayed in launch configuration. The space shuttle Endeavour flew 25 missions and has inspired roughly 20 million guests from around the world since arriving at the California Science Center in October of 2012. Click for more...

Budrovich Takes Delivery of First Liebherr LTM 1110-5.2 With LICCON3 in United States →

Midwest based Budrovich Contracting Co. received the first Liebherr LTM 1110-5.2 mobile crane outfitted with LICCON3 in the United States.With another LTM 1110-5.2 mobile crane on the way, Budrovich attributes excellent training and successful implementation of Liebherr machines as valuable criteria during the purchasing process. Featuring a max. load capacity of 125 tons (110 t) and a telescopic boom reaching 197 ft. Click for more...

Jörn Henselmans Appointed Vice President, General Manager of Grove All-Terrain Cranes at Manitowoc →

Manitowoc announced that Joern Henselmans has been appointed to vice president and general manager of Grove All-Terrain Cranes, effective April 12, 2024. In his new role, Henselmans is responsible for operations, purchasing, engineering, new product development, quality, human resources and safety at the Manitowoc facility in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Henselmans will report to Les Middleton, executive vice president Americas & EU Mobile Cranes, The Manitowoc Company Inc. Click for more...

ALL Deploys Two Tower Cranes to Build Orlando Apartment Complex →

A 300-unit apartment complex marks the return of ALL Sunshine Crane Rental Corp. , a member of the ALL Family of Companies, to the tower crane market in the Orlando metro area. T.J. Wicklander, general manager of ALL Sunshine Crane Rental Corp., was previously a sales rep at ALL's Chicago branch, Central Contractors Service. Chicago is a tower-crane heavy town. At one point a few years ago, more than 30 of the 50 tower cranes dotting the Chicago skyline originated with Central. Click for more...

VIDEO: Exact Crane Now Offering Tadano's New Truck Cranes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With Tadano cranes gaining market share across the United States, the demand has grown for a Tadano truck crane, according to the manufacturer. After more than 10 years since offering a truck crane option in North America, Tadano did its research and developed a solution, the company said. As a result, in 2023, the new GT-800XL-2 and GT-1200XL-2 arrived in the North American market. Truck cranes, commonly referred to as a taxi crane, are designed to allow the operator a quick setup and tear down, getting them from job to job quickly and efficiently. Click for more...

ALL Crane Gets New Liebherr All Terrain Crane →

Fresh off its debut at ConExpo, the new Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 all terrain crane is bound for the fleet of the ALL Family of Companies. Designed to be the most roadworthy AT in its class, the brand-new unit showcases an assemblage of features sure to be appreciated across ALL's North American footprint. It's the first 5-axle crane worldwide, with a width of just 8 ft. 4 in., an advantage when driving on roads and construction sites. Click for more...

Cranes Begin Unloading Dali After Key Bridge Collapse →

Workers have begun using cranes to offload containers from the Dali, the 100,000-ton vessel that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, and sent major sections of the bridge plunging into the waters of the Patapsco River. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Erin Cox photo "The Unified Command is progressing on its effort to remove enough debris to open the channel to larger commercial traffic, refloat the M/V Dali and continue recovery efforts for missing loved ones," said Coast Guard Capt. Click for more...

Kobelco Names Bigge Crane and Rigging as New Dealer →

Bigge Crane and Rigging, the leading crane rental and sales company in the United States, has been selected by Kobelco as the exclusive representative of its crawler cranes in Colorado and Utah. As the authorized dealer of Kobelco in these regions, Bigge has renewed its commitment to bringing the latest crane technology and Perfect Fleet equipment to the heavy-lifting and construction industries. Bigge's long-standing history as the nation's leading crane sales organization aligns seamlessly with Kobelco's reputation for producing high-quality crawler cranes. Click for more...

CCO Recognizes Top Training Providers for Outstanding Commitment to Safety →

CCO is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Training Provider Awards. These prestigious awards recognize the exemplary efforts of training providers in preparing candidates for CCO exams, leading to essential certifications in load handling equipment operation. The selection process for the Training Provider Awards is rigorous and based on the volume of candidates enrolled in CCO certification programs during the previous year. Click for more...

Liebherr USA Co. Announces New Divisional Director →

Liebherr USA Co. appointed Shane Kuhlmey as divisional director of crawler cranes, deep foundation machines and maritime cranes, effective April 1, 2024. Kuhlmey transitions into this new role following a successful tenure as head of Liebherr USA Co.'s mining division, where he made a significant impact by building and leading a nationwide team of mining experts to achieve remarkable advancements in efficiency and safety. Click for more...

CCO Names 2024 Employer Award Recipients →

CCO announced the winners of the 2024 CCO Employer Awards, celebrating companies committed to workplace safety through CCO certification. These awards, now in their second year, shine a spotlight on businesses prioritizing safety in their operations. Chosen from a pool of nearly 16,000 employers, these 24 exemplary organizations from diverse sectors — construction, utilities, manufacturing and more — stood out for their dedication to ensuring their workers possess the skills and knowledge needed for safe crane and load handling. Click for more...

States Put New Regs in Place for Tower Crane Safety →

Washington State was poised to join other states regulating safety surrounding tower cranes. The state passed legislation in response to a deadly 2019 tower crane accident in Seattle, joining other major cities and states with tower crane regulations in place. Passed by both the Washington house and senate, the bill addresses safety by "establishing permits for tower crane operation." The rules regulate assembly and disassembly, establish a work zone during these phases and set criminal penalties for safety law violators. Click for more...

Manitowoc Launches Two New Potain Luffing Jib Cranes →

Manitowoc completes its latest generation of Potain luffing jib cranes with the launch of the MR 309 and MR 329. These new models follow the successful introduction of the MR 229 at bauma 2022, which was the first Potain luffing jib crane to come equipped with the cutting-edge Potain Crane Control System (CCS) and Potain CONNECT telematics. The entire new generation of cranes reflects Manitowoc's commitment to exceeding the latest standards and incorporating valuable customer feedback gathered through its Voice of the Customer process. Click for more...

Liebherr Tower Cranes Renovate Bridge in Spain →

Two Liebherr 420 EC-H 16 Litronic tower cranes are currently in Seville, Spain's fourth largest city, where they are helping to renovate the Puente Quinto Centenario road bridge. The bridge, a high traffic crossing point in Seville, currently spans the Gualdalquivir River with three lanes. An extra lane will be added as part of the renovation work so that traffic can spread across two lanes in both directions at peak times. Click for more...

New Report On Safety Hazards in Crane Industry →

The NCCCO Foundation and the National Safety Council (NSC) through its Work to Zero initiative partnered to survey certified crane operators and inspectors regarding safety hazards in the crane industry. The goal was to identify the most common hazardous situations these workers are exposed to, the main causes and contributors to workplace injuries, and to understand their use and perceptions of safety technology solutions used to eliminate or mitigate these risks. Click for more...

Multi-Crane Solves De Zaanse Helden's Jobsite Puzzle With Potain Cranes →

Multi-Crane, a Dutch crane specialist, has deployed a fleet of six Potain MDT topless tower cranes for the De Zaanse Helden residential construction project in Zaandam, near Amsterdam. The project, consisting of 10 buildings with solar panels and rooftop gardens, will add 607 apartments and commercial spaces to the city. Throughout the construction process, diverse construction materials including precast concrete, formwork, floor panels and steel structures require precise lifting and placement. Click for more...

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