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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...

Idaho Hospital Bids Farewell to 'Sheila,' Sets Skybridge →

A towering feature on the Boise, Idaho, skyline is disappearing, its job done after more than a year on site. Dubbed "Sheila" by project manager Jamal Nelson, the 175-ft.-tall Linden Comansa 2100 tower crane played a critical role in the construction of the new Idaho Elk's Children's Pavilion since its erection in June 2017. In late October, two assist cranes — a Liebherr 1300 360-ton and a Terex T780 80-ton — arrived at the hospital site to dismantle the tower crane and move it off site. Click for more...

Crane Company Lifts Heavy Industry With Cutting Edge Tech →

Most people aren't concerned with the processes and equipment that build the world around them. It's certainly uncommon for people to stop and smell the "asphalt" and consider the machines and manpower required to construct the roads they drive on, the buildings they work in or even think about the facilities that manufacture the items in their home or office. But for RedList LLC (RedList), the tech that powers heavy industry is all they think about. Click for more...

Demag AC 500-8 All Terrain Crane Lifts Steel Girders Over A1 Freeway Near Cologne →

The expansion of a bridge crossing over the freeway A1 near Cologne involved unique challenges for crane service provider Neeb from Wuppertal, which is why choosing the crane best suited for the job was enormously important. The team ultimately decided that the Demag AC 500-8 all terrain crane was the perfect machine for the project. "A somewhat smaller crane could probably have taken care of the job as well. Click for more...

Graham Brent to Step Down as CEO of NCCCO →

Graham Brent will step down as CEO of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) effective July 1 to take up leadership of the recently formed NCCCO Foundation. Brent, who has led the non-profit certification body virtually since the inception of NCCCO certification programs in 1996, will be succeeded as CEO by NCCCO board member and Immediate Past President Thom Sicklesteel. Click for more...

National Crane Unveils New Rapid Attach Platform for NBT Series →

National Crane has announced a new rapid attach platform for its NBT boom truck series previously unveiled at Crane Days 2018. The completely redesigned platform will replace previous iterations and comes in two styles: yoke style (Y-RAP2) and rotating style (R-RAP2). The yoke style is available now and the rotating style will be available this year. "The creation of the new rapid attach platform was brought about by Voice of the Customer feedback, part of The Manitowoc Way," said Bob Ritter, engineering manager of boom trucks. Click for more...

Nearly $10B Worth of Mobile Cranes to Be Sold in 2018 →

Manufacturers in the mobile construction cranes market are investing in the research and development activities to develop robot cranes and introduce new technology. Adoption of new technology is enabling mobile construction cranes to be energy efficient, and compact. However, mobile construction cranes market worldwide is facing challenges due to the skilled labor shortage and increased cost of labor. Click for more...

Mammoet Makes Port Crane Move Happen →

Mammoet was approached by Termont Montréal Inc. to relocate a port crane from one of its terminals to another one, 1.5 miles away. Originally, the request was to load out the port crane onto a barge and ship it to its new location. This was because port operators positioned between Termont's two terminals had safety concerns about moving the crane through their properties. Knowing the in-land option would be the fastest and most cost-effective solution, Mammoet worked closely with the client for more than a year to help the negotiation process with the neighboring port operators. Click for more...

Certifications for Drill Rig Operators Introduced →

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the International Association for Foundation Drilling (ADSC) have jointly announced the introduction of a certification program for operators of drill rig equipment. Foundation drill rigs and anchor/micropile drill rigs represent specialized equipment used in the construction industry for drilling cylindrical holes in the earth. Click for more...

Terex AC 500-2 Lifts Ventilation System at Montparnasse Station →

In order to lift a blower weighing approximately 2.2 tons onto the roof of the Montparnasse Station in Paris for its customer Axima, crane service provider Ponticelli Frères had to face a whole series of challenges: Little space, the need to navigate a tricky traffic situation in the metropolis, and an incredibly small window of time to complete the lift. The company decided that its Terex AC 500-2 crane was the best choice to tackle all these challenges. Click for more...

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. Adds Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 All-Terrain Crane to Its Growing Fleet →

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. , one of America's premier global crane sales and rental companies, expanded its "perfect fleet" of cranes with the Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1all-terrain crane. The LTM 1400 all-terrain crane can serve many industries including petrochemical, precast girder, tower crane erection and dismantling, and high reach commercial work. This 7-axle mobile crane is one of the most compact of its class and extraordinarily maneuverable due to its active rear-axle steering, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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