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Project Update: Woodrow Wilson Bridge Continues to Grow Over Potomac →

The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project, a $2.44 billion mega-project, is a bridge replacement job that also includes the construction of four new interchanges. The project in its entirety includes a 7.5-mi. (12 km) corridor where work is occurring along the Capital Beltway (I-495), also designated as I-95. Construction began with the dredging of the Potomac River in October 2000. New construction is continually under way with new contracts being awarded. Click for more...

Manitowoc Crane Group, Kobelco Sign All-Terrain Crane Supply Agreement →

Manitowoc Crane Group and Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. announced an agreement under which Manitowoc Crane’s Deutsche Grove GmbH unit will supply all-terrain cranes to Kobelco. The Kobelco-branded cranes will be sold exclusively in Japan. The parties intend to introduce four models of all-terrain cranes in 2005. These new all-terrain cranes will complement Kobelco’s current product line. Click for more...

Hydraulic Machinery Rises to Top of Crane Sales, Repair →

Hydraulic Machinery Inc. prides itself on not being the typical rental equipment dealership. “Where most dealers sell cranes, we have the ability to custom build cranes,” said Carlton Calfee, vice president and sales manager. “We can pretty much make a crane to suit anybody’s needs.”Hydraulic Machinery, based in Tampa, FL, didn’t start out customizing truck-mounted hydraulic cranes. Click for more...

Ohio Crane Collapse Kills Four, Investigation Begins →

Toledo, OH (AP) Ironworkers who have been building an interstate bridge had few complaints about safety at the site, union and transportation officials said a day after a crane collapsed and killed three workers Feb. 16. A fourth injured worker died Feb. 18. Construction of a new interstate bridge had been safe with only a few minor accidents until the collapse, state highway officials and ironworkers said Feb.17. Click for more...

Four-Ton ’Chunk’ of Wood, Steel Rips Loose From Crane Atop Cooper Bridge →

CHARLESTON, SC (AP) A safety net caught a 4-ton (3.6 t) chunk of wood and steel that fell 200 ft. from a crane Jan. 16, saving the lives of several workers on the new Cooper River Bridge. The construction form broke free from ropes and cables holding it to a crane on top of one of the bridge’s two diamond-shaped towers. The form broke into pieces after hitting a temporary metal crossbeam before falling into the safety net. Click for more...

SCDOT Receives Safety Award for Highway Program →

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) received a National Highway Safety Award for installing cable barriers and using other practices to reduce interstate fatalities by nearly one-third. SCDOT is one of six state transportation departments that received National Highway Safety Awards from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) and the Roadway Safety Foundation. “This year’s award winners have demonstrated a commitment to saving lives and making a difference,” said Roadway Safety Foundation Executive Director Diane Steed. Click for more...

Harvey Takes to the Road With Kawasakis and Kobelcos →

Some people wonder about the “road of life” that they have chosen and whether the “road” not taken would have been the better choice. Gary Harvey isn’t one of those people. He chose a road and has not looked back. After high school, Harvey began working with D.W. Winkleman Construction, of Syracuse, NY, doing roadwork. Later, he was employed with Proctor Construction, of Utica, NY. Click for more...

Demolition Resumes After Indiana Crane Collapse →

EVANSVILLE, IN (AP) Demolition resumed on a multistory apartment building following the collapse of part of a 100-ton (90.7 t) crane being used to tear it down. Work on the project came to a sudden halt Monday afternoon when a weld snapped on the crane, causing part of the equipment to topple north and graze a nearby YWCA building. No one was injured and the YWCA building suffered only minor damage, but it remained closed Tuesday because the building being demolished was unstable. Click for more...

Massive I-95 Bridgeport Corridor Speeds Forward →

A major reconstruction is currently under way on Interstate 95 at Bridgeport, CT. Known as the I-95 Bridgeport Corridor, the project has an estimated total cost of $422.7 million. Notice to proceed was given on Aug. 29, 1996, and the final completion is set for June 30, 2005. According to Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT), the program consists of the modification of the I-95 roadway cross section and the realignment of I-95 as required in Bridgeport. Click for more...

Southeastern Crane Opens Doors of New Charlotte Location →

On Dec. 11, Southeastern Crane welcomed its Charlotte, NC, neighbors into the company's newly-constructed facility. The 10,000-sq.-ft. office, warehouse and service shop is located at 5014 Davidson Highway in Concord and replaces Southeastern Crane's former location on Reames Road. Mike Davis is the branch manager of the new location that employs 11 people. A division of Ring Power Corp., Southeastern Crane represents Manitowoc in Florida, Georgia and North and South Carolina.; National Crane in Florida; Grove in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina; Manitex in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina; Tadano in North Carolina and South Carolina; and Broderson in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Click for more...

Manitowoc Crane Group Holds Expo in Shady Grove, Draws Big Crowd →

The Manitowoc Crane Group held a Product Expo for distributors and customers Sept. 21 to 24. The exhibition took place at the Shady Grove, PA, facility demonstration area and featured a variety of products. The products on display included: Manitowoc lattice boom crawler cranes; Grove mobile hydraulic cranes, National Crane boom truck cranes; Potain tower cranes; and Manlift aerial work platforms. The expo marked the first time products from all divisions of the Manitowoc Crane Group had been displayed in the United States since the acquisition of Grove in 2002 and did so in a big way with more than 30 products. There were three units on display from Manitowoc Cranes: the 275 ton (250 t) 999; the 150 ton (136 t) 555; and the 132 ton (120 t) 1015 duty-cycle crane. Click for more...

Southeastern Crane Moves to Charlotte →

Southeastern Crane has announced the grand opening of its newly-constructed facility in the Charlotte, NC-area. Vice President and General Manager Dallas Johnson recently confirmed the completion of the 10,000-sq.-ft. office, warehouse and service shop located at 5014 Davidson Highway in Concord, NC. "The Charlotte area is growing and expanding every day. Our new office will enhance our sales and service capabilities for the product lines represented by Southeastern Crane in the Carolinas and Virginia as well as secure our commitment to invest in the community," said Johnson. Click for more...

ALL Crane Rental Brings ’Full Service’ to Mississippi →

ALL Crane Rental of Georgia continues to expand its coverage westward by offering full service capabilities to Mississippi and surrounding states. ALL Crane Rental has been serving the Mississippi market for several years with help from its Atlanta-area facility. Now with an equipment yard in Richland, MS, and a fleet of service trucks and technicians, the company is able to provide rental, sales, service and parts capabilities to customers in western Alabama to Louisiana and from Memphis, TN, to the Gulf Coast. In his third year with ALL Crane, Abby Hesdorffer is heading up the operations in Mississippi. Click for more...

Gary Neff Starts Up Crane Service With Single Grove TM180 →

For Gary Neff, opening Neff Crane Service in Culpeper, VA, required risking the roof over his head. Ten years ago, Neff, a former iron worker, grew “fed up” with the politics involved in working for other people, so he mortgaged his house in order to purchase a 1972 Grove TM180 crane. Since then, Neff Crane Service has grown to 10 employees and offers a daily rental service. Handling a variety of jobs — from moving modular homes to setting trusses and cell towers — Neff’s crews cover Virginia and sometimes the neighboring states. Click for more...

Helping to Curb Traffic Fatalities, Barnhill Proceeds With U.S. 17 Job →

Alongside of busy two-lane U.S. 17 in Chesapeake, VA, is a sign alerting motorists that 25 people have died since 1988 on the traffic-heavy commuter route between North Carolina and South Hampton Roads. For years, the road has been synonymous with deadly accidents and near misses. Almost 20 years ago, North Carolina widened its portion of U.S. 17 to meet the demand of travelers, many of whom are coming to and from the Outer Banks. Click for more...

Reed & Reed Spans ME’s Kennebec With Link-Belt Crane →

Reed & Reed celebrated its 75th anniversary by submitting the award-winning bid to build a new $10-million bridge over the Kennebec River in Augusta, ME. Almost as if to put the final candle on its birthday cake, the company took delivery on a new 250-ton (225 t) capacity Link-Belt LS-278H crawler crane. Reed & Reed President Jackson Parker said that this latest crane acquisition was part of a strategic move to further upgrade and improve one of the largest crane fleets in New England. Click for more...

GSE&E Delivers National Series 1400 to Mackinson Crane →

Jim Mackinson, owner of Mackinson Crane, Middlesex, NJ, recently added a new National telescoping crane to its growing fleet. Mackinson purchased a Series 1400 crane from Mike Johnson, district manager, of Garden State Engine & Equipment Co. (GSE&E), Somerville, NJ. The 33-ton (30 t) crane has a 127-ft. (39 m) five-section boom, which allows the operator to perform lifts without the use of a jib. This reduces setup time and improves efficiency. The 1400 Series crane also features continuous rotation/glide swing and adjustable swing speed. Click for more...

Key Constructors Nears Finish of $16.8M Old Agency Interchange →

A steady stream of traffic and rainy weather are the most difficult challenges facing Key Constructors as crews try to complete a $16.8 million interchange reconstruction on busy Old Agency Road in Ridgeland, MS, near Jackson. Key Constructors of Madison, MS, was awarded the bid for the project in January 2001 and work began on the project in February 2001. “Our goal is to get the lanes opened up by the end of the year,” said David Trevathan, president of Key Constructors. Click for more...

Bush Eyes CraneWorks in AL as Example of Prosperity →

BIRMINGHAM, AL (AP) President Bush, taking credit for signs of economic rebound, told an audience at an Alabama crane dealership on Nov. 3 “there’s more work to do,” especially in the area of creating jobs for Americans. Bush carried his message of economic optimism to a state where unemployment is well below the national average, but where some counties are still struggling with double-digit jobless rates. Click for more...

PA’s Stephenson Equipment Takes on Trio of Crane Lines →

Stephenson Equipment Inc. has announced the addition of the Manitowoc-Grove-GMK Crane Group line to its inventory. The addition of these lines will enable Stephenson to offer its customers a selection of cranes to meet a variety of needs now and in the future. Each type of crane is designed to fill a specific need such as:• Manitowoc crawler cranes are lattice type. • Grove hydraulic cranes provide a large selection of model capacities. Click for more...

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