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Manitowoc Employees Unite Through 'Empowering Warriors & Raising Hope' Initiative to Support K9s for Warriors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Manitowoc employees united across locations for the "Empowering Warriors & Raising Hope" initiative to support K9s For Warriors, raising more than $14,000. Activities included walking laps, fundraising lunches and packing backpacks to raise awareness for veterans facing PTSD and combat veteran suicide, demonstrating strong company commitment to this vital cause. Click for more...

Gheysens Masters Challenging Old Town Job With Tadano AC 7.450-1 →

Belgian crane service provider Gheysens successfully completed a challenging job in Bruges' old town using the Tadano AC 7.450-1. The crane's long reach and compact design overcame space and ground limitations, enabling smooth operations in a tight historic area. The project showcased the AC 7.450-1's power reliability and efficiency. Click for more...

Sims Crane & Equipment Names Mike Kuffermann as Chief Operating Officer →

Sims Crane & Equipment named Florida native Mike Kuffermann as chief operating officer. With more than 17 years at Sims Crane, Kuffermann brings deep experience from sales to leadership. He will drive strategy and operations focusing on safety efficiency and growth across the Southeast. Click for more...

Steel Strength Meets Liebherr Precision With LR 1300.1 SX →

Steel Masters L.P. chose the Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler crane for large-scale tilt wall erection projects in Houston. The crane’s lifting capacity and easy mobility ensured precise placement of heavy panels across three buildings. Steel Masters also benefited from the MyLiebherr portal for efficient onsite support. Click for more...

Staying Out of Compliance Hot Water →

Avoid costly OSHA fines and delays by ensuring employee training, qualifications and documentation are up to date. Regular audits help identify compliance gaps for crane operators, riggers and signalpersons. Proper certifications inspections and record management boost safety reduce risk and keep contractors eligible for bids and insurance coverage. Click for more...

GUAY Inc. Stakes 60-Year Reputation On Liebherr Reliability for Quebec's Renewable Energy Future →

GUAY Inc., Canada’s largest crane rental company, relies on Liebherr cranes for Quebec’s renewable energy projects. With 60 years of experience and 38 Liebherr cranes, GUAY tackles challenging mountain terrain and remote wind farm sites, ensuring reliable lifts and minimal downtime to support Quebec’s sustainable energy future. Click for more...

Liebherr HS 8300.1 With More Than 20,000 Hours Is 'as Good as New' →

Matthews Brothers Dredging's Liebherr HS 8300.1 crawler crane, with over 20,000 hours, underwent a detailed overhaul by Liebherr Transform. The upgrade included hydraulic and electric replacements plus new safety and maintenance features, ensuring high performance and extended lifespan for deep foundation and dredging work. Click for more...

Jekko Presents Exact Crane With 'Dealer of the Year' Award →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Exact Crane has been named Jekko Dealer of the Year for outstanding sales customer commitment and expertise. Since joining Jekko in 2024 Exact Crane rapidly grew its compact crane inventory and support in industries like construction HVAC and manufacturing. The award highlights Exact Crane’s leadership in versatile lifting solutions for tight job sites. Click for more...

Tower Cranes Shape New Miami Skyline →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr tower cranes from Morrow Equipment shape Miami’s skyline, supporting major high-rise projects in Brickell, Edgewater and Park West. Models like the EC-B, EC-H and HC-L handle the city's tight sites, hurricane risks and height demands, lifting thousands of new residences across seven key developments through 2027. Click for more...

VIDEO: Four Grove Cranes Combine for Precision Container Crane Installation in London →

Four Grove all-terrain cranes from J&M Crane & Transport completed a precise 12-hour lift to install a 199-ton container crane upperworks in London. The six- and five-axle cranes were carefully configured for the complex harbor project. J&M provided full lift planning and engineering, showcasing expert crane rental and heavy lifting services in the UK. Click for more...

Liebherr Expands Rope-Suspended Leader Piling Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr expands its rope-suspended leader piling lineup featuring the H 10 hydraulic hammer. This flexible system mounts on various cranes for efficient pile driving up to 33 tons and 4 ft. diameter. It offers noise reduction, high impact energy and easy installation, ideal for marine, port and other demanding piling projects. Click for more...

Liebherr Celebrates July 4 Honoring VA250 Together →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr joins Newport News' Fourth of July "Stars in the Sky" event to honor VA250 and showcase the LRT 1130-2.1 rough-terrain crane. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Virginia, Liebherr highlights career opportunities for engineers skilled trades professionals logistics specialists and veterans in Hampton Roads. Click for more...

Potain Topless Cranes Coordinate Seamlessly to Create Mixed-Use Development in Serbia →

The Nemanjin Grad mixed-use development in Belgrade, Serbia is coming to life with nine Potain topless cranes supplied by K.I.G.O. These cranes handle steel and concrete efficiently across seven buildings. With advanced technology and overlapping work areas, the cranes ensure timely project completion by the end of 2024. Click for more...

Lifting Communities With Affordable Housing →

VAIN and Alta Developers have partnered to deliver affordable housing in Miami using Liebherr self-erecting tower cranes. Their efficient construction methods enable faster building of 500 units at Princeton Gateways I, addressing the city's housing shortage while ensuring cost-effective and high-quality developments in South Florida. Click for more...

Two Scopes, Two Cranes, One Campus in Milwaukee →

Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee is expanding with a new parking garage and hospital wing using two Potain tower cranes. Reynolds Rigging & Crane Service manages assembly, lifts and scheduling to minimize disruption on the active campus. The cranes’ capacity and reach ensure efficient construction within tight site constraints, keeping the project on schedule. Click for more...

Water Work: Two Crawler Cranes From ALL Help Build Underwater Pipeline Off Myrtle Beach →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Two crawler cranes from ALL Carolina Crane Rental are key in building an underwater pipeline off Myrtle Beach to prevent coastal flooding. Using a 220-ton Manitowoc 14000 and Link-Belt 248HSL, crews install heavy concrete pipes 1,500 ft. offshore, improving stormwater drainage and protecting South Carolina's Grand Strand coastline. Click for more...

Manitowoc Expands U.S. Aftermarket Support With Enhanced Rapid Response Shop →

Manitowoc expands its U.S. Rapid Response Shop at Shady Grove, Pa., to enhance aftermarket support for Manitowoc, Grove, Potain and National Crane brands. The upgraded facility offers fast repairs, same-day emergency lacing and advanced machining to keep cranes productive and reduce downtime with factory-backed expertise. Click for more...

Ceccanti Takes Delivery of First Grove GHC220 in North America →

Construction company Ceccanti has received North America's first Grove GHC220 telescoping crawler crane. The 220-ton crane offers high lifting capacity fast setup and strong mobility. Supplied by Western Pacific Crane & Equipment it supports projects like the Gravelly-Thorne Connector and West Duwamish Wet Weather Storage facility. Click for more...

Shift in Priorities Raises Crane Demand →

Crane demand in U.S. construction rises 60% as urban priorities shift toward commercial and mixed-use projects. Infrastructure growth and tech advances boost the market. Stable costs and strategic planning help developers tackle complex projects. Tower crane activity remains strong in major cities, while innovative inspection cranes improve bridge safety and efficiency. Click for more...

Pfeifer Group Sends Grove GMK5150XL to Handle Delicate Restoration Work On 200-Year-Old Windmill →

Pfeifer Group used its Grove GMK5150XL crane to carefully restore the 200-year-old Hermien Windmill in Harreveld, The Netherlands. The crane's precision control and strong reach made it ideal for replacing the windmill’s 3-ton sail blades during renovation. Pfeifer Group continues to support local heritage with reliable Grove crane performance. Click for more...

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