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Deep South Crane & Rigging Adds Four Liebherr All-Terrain Mobile Cranes →

Deep South Crane & Rigging recently acquired four Liebherr mobile cranes — two each of the LTM 1450-8.1, a 550-ton (499 t) class crane, and the LTM 1300-6.2, a 360-ton (326.5 t) class crane. The acquisitions give the company more cranes with longer telescoping booms than it has had to date. Deep South Crane, a family-owned and operated company, recently invested in the additional all-terrain Liebherr cranes to complement its growing fleet of equipment. Click for more...

H.N. Krane Receives New Demag AC 130-5 All Terrain Crane →

Herbert Nadolny, managing director of H.N. Krane from Groß Schwaß near Rostock, and his two crane operators, Phillip Hinze and Johannes Astecker,picked up their brand-new Demag AC 130-5 all terrain crane in Zweibrücken. The crane was handed over by Terex Cranes Senior Sales Manager Christian Kassner and his colleague, Sales Manager Ulrich Wagner. "We chose the AC 130-5 because of the high quality of Demag products," said Nadolny. Click for more...

Brian Smoot, Kelly Fiechter Named Product Managers of Link-Belt Rough Terrain, Trucks/AT Group →

Link-Belt Cranes announced that Brian Smoot has accepted the position of product manager, telescopic truck and all-terrain cranes, effective April 1, 2019. Smoot began his career at Link-Belt in 2007 as an associate product technician before moving into the product marketing group as marketing product specialist for HTC and ATC's. He took on the role of product manager for rough terrain cranes in 2013. Click for more...

bauma 2019: First Glimpse of New 120-Ton Link-Belt RT →

Link-Belt Cranes will introduce the never-before seen 120|RT 120-ton rough terrain crane to the world at bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany, booth number F903/3. Owners will appreciate their return on investment with this 120|RT for its true 120-ton lift chart and operating efficiencies, while operators will continue to reap the benefits of Link-Belt's continued crane design innovations providing greater efficiency and comfort. Click for more...

Grove GMK Tandem Lift Showcases Impressive Heavy Lift At Detroit Docks →

JJ Curran, a Detroit, Michigan-based crane rental and lifting service, recently was called upon to help with a massive lifting job at the city docks. The project involved hoisting a 116.5 ton (105.6 t) gas "scrubber," which was 109 ft. (33 m) long and 19.5 ft. (5.9 m) in diameter, from a barge docked on the Detroit River to the dock on Zug Island. Once landed on Zug Island, it would be transported to its final destination at the steel mill. Click for more...

BAR-S Services' Link-Belt ATC-3275 'On the Clock' for 96 Hours in Colorado →

Cheyenne, Wyo.-based BAR-S Services (BAR-S) took ownership of a new 275-ton (250-t) ATC-3275 all-terrain crane from Link-Belt distributor Strong's Crane Service. In its nearly third decade of operation (founded in 1990), BAR-S specializes in erecting and dismantling oil rigs, supporting the oil and gas industry in northeastern Colorado and Wyoming. When not supporting the oil and gas industry, the company operates its new ATC-3275 as a taxi crane covering a 300-mi. Click for more...

Class in Session for Empire Crane Service Technicians →

Empire Crane service technicians took a break from the cold and were in class with the Demag service and maintenance training program Feb. 4 to 8. The class taught by Training Instructor Robert Ourt focused on the technical components of the Demag 5 axle family of all terrain cranes, including the AC 130-5, AC 160-5, AC 220-5, and AC 250-5. The week consisted of traditional class room time as well as hands-on integration with IC-1 Plus control system. Click for more...

Terex to Sell Demag Mobile Cranes Business →

Terex Corporation has announced that it has agreed to sell its Demag Mobile Cranes business to Tadano Ltd. for an enterprise value of approximately $215 million. The Demag Mobile Cranes business manufactures and sells all terrain cranes and large crawler cranes. Included in the transaction are the manufacturing facilities in Zweibrucken, Germany and multiple sales and service locations. The sale, which is subject to government regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, is targeted to close in mid-2019. Click for more...

Tower Crane Christened 'Ichabod' Becomes Star of Cleveland's Playhouse Square →

There's a new social media celebrity hailing from the shores of Lake Erie. He's tall, rugged, and hangs out with the live theater crowd near the bright marquee lights. He's also a tower crane. Perhaps you've heard of being "internet famous," the sudden swell of celebrity that rises up around something that is shared mainly over social media. In one of the more unusual examples of being internet famous, the tower crane being used to construct a new 34-story apartment high-rise in Cleveland's Playhouse Square district has captured the zeitgeist. Click for more...

Stoneridge-Orlaco Announces Empire Crane as Preferred Partner →

Empire Crane Company recently became a preferred partner of Orlaco products. It will be responsible for the approach of the United States crane industry. Empire Crane will be the industry partner regarding quotations, sales and service of Orlaco camera monitor systems. Orlaco offers a wide variety of cameras specifically designed for cranes including, winch view, rear view, load view, Cornereye and other locations, which are not typically visible from the cab. Click for more...

Maeda to Bring New Mini Cranes to bauma 2019 →

Maeda USA, along with Maeda Seisakusho Japan and AB Kranlyft, will be presenting several new mini crane models at the Bauma Exhibition, the world's leading machinery trade fair, April 8 to14 in Munich, Germany. Maeda will showcase several new models at the exhibit, including the new generation MC285-3, as well as upgraded MC305-3 and MC405-3 models – all of which will soon be available in North America. Click for more...

Terex, Demag Work on Orlando's Massive I-4 Ultimate Project →

At 21 miles long and $2.3 billion, Orlando's massive I-4 Ultimate is the largest infrastructure project in the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) history. By the time the last yard of concrete is placed in 2021, the project will consume 6.7 million cu. yds. (4.8 million cu m) of fill material, require 1.74 million linear ft. (530,350 m) of bridge, overpass, ramp, and structure piles, have 2.25 million sq. Click for more...

OSHA Delays Crane Operator Evaluation Documentation Requirement →

In response to industry requests, OSHA has announced it is delaying full enforcement of its requirement for employers to evaluate their crane operators. In a memorandum to OSHA Regional Administrators and State Plans, OSHA Acting Director of the Directorate of Construction Scott Ketcham stated that during the first 60 days of enforcement (until April 15, 2019), OSHA will evaluate good faith efforts taken by employers in their attempt to meet the new documentation requirements for operators of cranes used in construction. Click for more...

Superior Rigging and Erecting Co. Uses Liebherr LR1300 SX Crawler Crane at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Expansion →

For 65 years, Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. located in Atlanta, Ga., has made tough look easy by building an undeniable reputation for steel erection, rigging and crane rental services. The company takes pride in developing detailed construction projects from millwrighting complete industrial installations to placing Olympic torches. The company is known for making the impossible seem effortless. Click for more...

Cropac Equipment Orders Seven Terex Crossover 8000 Boom Truck Cranes →

Cropac Equipment is adding seven new Terex Crossover 8000 boom truck cranes to its equipment inventory. As a top performing Terex Cranes distributor, Cropac has received significant interest from customers for versatile boom trucks and the Terex Crossover 8000 model is the preferred unit for many of those contractors. The new boom truck cranes will be available at Cropac's locations in Ontario, Québec and Alberta, Canada. Click for more...

Manitowoc Free Boom Configurator App Helps Determine Crane Setup →

Manitowoc Cranes has a new smartphone app for iOS and Android devices that will help crane operators and owners to quickly and easily determine the overall boom and jib length combination required for a lift. The Manitowoc Boom Length Selector App allows users to select specific boom and jib length combinations, building heights, boom radii and other crane parameters using an easy sliding scale to determine the basic crane setup for a specific lift. Click for more...

Manitowoc to Unveil Six New Cranes, Plus Lifting Technologies at Bauma 2019 →

Manitowoc will debut six new models from its Grove and Potain lines at bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany. It will also present a technology pavilion that highlights a significant number of customer-focused innovations. While six cranes will be unveiled at the show, several additional models on display will give visitors the chance to see more than 10 new cranes. The 32nd edition of the world's leading construction equipment trade fair takes place from April 8 to 14, 2019 and promises to be bigger and better than ever, with two new exhibition halls and an optimized outdoor area. Click for more...

Thousand-Foot View: Tallest Tower Crane in Chicago Hits New High for ALL →

In the past few years, no American city has seen more tower crane construction than Chicago. On any given day, dozens of towers dot the horizon — evidence of a building boom totaling in the billions of dollars, with no signs of slowing. The current king of the landscape, a Potain MD 485 tower crane, was provided and erected by Central Contractors Service, Inc. , a member of the ALL Family of Companies. Click for more...

2018 Top Five Link-Belt Distributors →

Mike Ogle, Link-Belt's manager of North American Sales, has announced the top five distributors for 2018. These distributors were selected on the basis of overall performance in the marketing and sales of Link-Belt cranes. Their ability to sell cranes is not only a reflection of a superior product but also their outstanding customer service, long-term financial stability and solid reputation in the industry. Click for more...

Dominion Energy Virginia Purchases Link-Belt RT for North Anna Shutdown →

Dominion Energy Virginia, a unit of Dominion Energy Inc. , finalized purchase of a Link-Belt 150-ton (135-t) RTC-80150 Series II for North Anna Power Station in Mineral, Va. A scheduled shutdown every 18 months for the generating plant requires repairs and maintenance around the clock for a 30-day period. During the shutdown, several critical component lifts are made, including replacement of an 80,000 lb. Click for more...

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