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ALL's Indianapolis Branch Expansion Uses Own Cranes →

When Central Rent-A-Crane of Indianapolis, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, decided to build a new 17,000-sq.-ft. facility on 14 acres, it needed to look no further than its own yard for the perfect heavy lift equipment to execute the project. The star of the proceedings was the 110-ton capacity Liebherr LRT 1100-2.1 hydraulic rough terrain crane, which was used to set structural steel for the 55-ft. Click for more...

Stephenson Equipment Named Master Distributor of Montarent Cranes in United States →

Stephenson Equipment Inc. (SEI) has been chosen to become the master distributor of Montarent Cranes in the United States. Stephenson Equipment has partnered with Montarent of the Netherlands for its innovative line of mobile tower cranes since 2017. Building on this relationship has proven to be a perfect fit for both companies, as SEI is already a Manitowoc Elite dealer, and the Potain self-erecting tower cranes are utilized on the Montalift mobile tower cranes. Click for more...

Select Crane Sales Completes Expansion in Mid-Atlantic Market With Addition of Experienced Staff, Full-Service Location →

The Mid-Atlantic expansion of Select Crane Sales is in full force with the new full-service location at 11096 Leadbetter Road, Ashland, Va., and the addition of Steve Smith, Jason Bushey and Keegan Bushey to the Select Crane Sales team. Smith joins Select Crane Sales as the Mid-Atlantic sales representative. Smith has been in the construction and machinery industry for more than 20 years. He will support customer crane needs, new and used sales and bare rentals with a territory that covers New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, eastern Pennsylvania, and the D.C. Click for more...

SC&RA Announces 2024 Crane & Rigging Safety Award Winners →

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has announced its full slate of companies and individuals who have earned 2024 Crane & Rigging Safety Awards. The winners will be recognized at the Association's 2024 Annual Conference, April 15-19, at the Omni Barton Creek, Austin, Texas. This year, 12 SC&RA member companies received a Crane & Rigging Zero Accidents Award for having no recordable accidents, which is in addition to the following criteria: Incident Rate (TRIR) < 1.3; Worker's Modification Rate less than or equal to 1.0; Incident Expenses Frequency Rate less than or equal to 1.0; and Zero fatalities during the current program year (January 1 – December 31, 2023). Click for more...

Palfinger Launches PAL Pro 58 Mechanics Truck, PSC 8600 TEC Service Crane →

In a landmark effort to set new industry benchmarks, Palfinger, a global leader in innovative crane and lifting solutions, introduced its latest products, the PAL Pro 58 mechanics truck and PSC 8600 TEC service crane, exclusively at Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, Indiana. This launch highlights Palfinger's commitment to excellence and its dedication to serving the North American market with unparalleled innovation. Click for more...

Bay Crane Companies Makes Strategic Entry Into Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Area Market →

The Bay Crane Companies Inc., one of the 10 largest providers of crane services in the North America, announced the acquisition of two leading crane service companies in the Mid Atlantic region from ML Holdings: United Crane & Rigging and Crane Rental Company Inc. This acquisition adds to Bay Crane two full-service locations — Baltimore, Md., and Capital Heights, Md. — along with a fleet of 88 cranes and hoists and almost 200 trucks, trailers and other support equipment. Click for more...

Empire Crane Co. Earns Jekko USA Dealer of Year →

Jekko USA has named Empire Crane Company its dealer of the year in the United States after a prosperous 2023 of selling the company's mini crane and minipicker lines. Empire Crane part owner Luke Lonergan was informed of this merit by Jekko USA personnel during January's World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. A partnership that began just two years ago in 2022 has blossomed into a beneficial situation for both companies. Click for more...

VIDEO: Tunnel Section Installed Emissions Free Using Battery Power →

When Mammoet was approached by STADSBADER CONTRACTORS to lift and skid a 937 ton concrete tunnel section 131 ft. underneath railway lines in Belgium, it assessed that the project could be achieved with zero emissions. So, its engineers set to work combining existing skidding equipment with new battery-powered technology. Photo courtesy of Mammoet The project required precise calculations and implementation to lift and skid the tunnel section, measuring 82 ft. Click for more...

Alabama's Shipbuilding Industry Relies On ALL's Cranes to Turn New Hulls Right Side Up →

Bayou La Batre, Ala., sits right on the Gulf of Mexico, a fishing village so well-known that its four seasons are said to be shrimp, crab, oyster and fish. With an economy initially dependent on the bounty of the local waters, the town also has emerged as one of the world's leading locations for shipbuilding (at one point, it was even known as "the Detroit of shrimp trawlers"). Trawlers are still a mainstay, although these days, the shipbuilding happening in Bayou La Batre has evolved to encompass everything from tugs, barges and oil supply vessels to cruise boats, yachts and ferries. Click for more...

Five Potain Cranes Chosen for India's Groundbreaking New Airport →

Construction giant Tata Projects is leading construction on the impressive new Noida International Airport being built on the outskirts of New Delhi, India. To manage lifting work on the huge infrastructure development, the company purchased two Potain MCT 565 A topless tower cranes and rented an additional three MCT 385 A tower cranes from Rental Partners. Primed to become India's largest and most important airport, the Noida International Airport is set to transform aviation infrastructure in the country. Click for more...

Nimble Crane to Shine Light On Autism Awareness Month With Vibrant Crane Wrap →

Autism Awareness Month is coming up in April and Nimble Crane is gearing up to make a bold statement. The company is preparing to launch a newly adorned Grove GMK5150L all-terrain crane with a vibrant wrap designed to draw attention to the cause. The initiative reflects Nimble Crane's commitment to addressing important issues for both oilfield members and the broader Odessa, Texas, community. Click for more...

Sterling Crane Purchases First Tadano AC 7.450-1 in Canada →

Sterling Crane has been serving the crane needs of North American contractors since the 1950s, and it has now taken delivery of the first Tadano AC 7.450-1 in Canada. The 7-axle all-terrain crane boasts a 262.5 ft. main boom and compact carrier length, along with many quality features like IC-1, Sideways Superlift System (SSL) and Surround View. Sterling's new 500-ton powerhouse will start out with refinery work in western Canada, but also is ideal for wind turbines, bridges and infrastructure, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Steel River Acquires WHECO, Broadening Reach, Capabilities to Build Comprehensive Lifting Platform →

Steel River, a catalyst for the next generation of industrial services, announced that the company has acquired WHECO, a global provider of crane and heavy-equipment repair, restoration and inspection. The acquisition significantly expands Steel River's capabilities in its existing markets, bringing expansive new facilities and additional technical expertise on board. The acquisition also is a major step toward Steel River's goal of building a national comprehensive lifting equipment solutions platform. Click for more...

OSHA, CCO, NCCCO Foundation Partner to Reduce Risks for Workers →

The construction crane industry is shoring up safety efforts to prevent accidents like those that have brought negative visibility to the market sector in the past few years. CCO and the NCCCO Foundation have formed an alliance with OSHA to keep the industry informed about OSHA's safety initiatives. That bodes well for contractors and crew members working around the machines every day. In November, the three organizations signed a formal agreement to collaborate in providing information, guidance and resources. Click for more...

W.O. Grubb Enhances Operations With its New Grove GMK6400-1 →

Longtime Manitowoc customer W.O. Grubb Crane Rental received a new Grove GMK6400-1 in December of 2023 and immediately put the crane to work in high-profile jobs throughout Virginia. The 450-ton all-terrain crane has already played a crucial role in tasks such as removing lock gates at the Deep Creek Locks on the Intercoastal Waterway in Chesapeake. "We were keen on embracing the newest technology and improved roadability without compromising on lifting performance," said Bill Grubb, owner of W.O. Click for more...

Sims Crane Celebrates Anniversary With Giveaways, Rodeos →

Sims Crane & Equipment Co. , the largest private crane rental and rigging service company in Florida, hosted a 65th company anniversary event with a day of exciting activities to celebrate the company's continued expansion and honor its 1,400 dedicated employees. The festivities were held Jan. 7 at the Sun N' Fun Expo Campus. Sims Crane employees from the company's nine branches in Florida and one in Atlanta have participated in qualifying events for the Crane and Truck Rodeo throughout the fall, and are ready to show off their skills to kick off the day of employee appreciation. Click for more...

ALL's Mean, Green Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 Helps Bring Down a Bridge →

Every superhero has an origin story. So does ALL Erection & Crane Rental's "Hulk," the nickname for its brand new Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3. (The machine's eye-catching green paint job earned it the moniker.) It was late last summer when the Hulk was sent on its first mission, along with a sister crane, to the Southgate Parkway Bridge project in Cambridge, Ohio. The job included tearing down an existing bridge and came with the challenge of being located 400 ft. Click for more...

Grove GMK5250XL-1 Extends Helping Hand to German Soccer Club VfB Stuttgart →

A Grove GMK5250XL-1 belonging to German lifting service provider Gräser-Eschbach has completed its final lifts on the reconstruction of the MHP Arena soccer stadium in Stuttgart, Germany. Home to Bundesliga team VfB Stuttgart, the stadium has been undergoing redevelopment since 2018, although the erection of temporary sections has allowed it to remain operational during this time. Gräser-Eschbach, based in Bad Schönborn, Germany, had previously used other cranes, but restrictions on this part of the project meant structural components had to be placed underneath the existing 98 ft.-high roof. Click for more...

ALL Crane Adding New Kobelco G-3 Series Hydraulic Crawlers →

The ALL Family of Companies is adding a new package of Kobelco G-3 Series hydraulic crawler cranes to its fleet. Each unit is part of Kobelco's redesigned, "repowered" cranes unveiled at ConExpo last March. The package includes the following units, in varying quantities: CK800G-3 (80-ton capacity), CK1100G-3 (110-tons) and CK1600G-3 (160-tons). The new G-3 models were created using input from end users derived from real jobsite experiences. Click for more...

World's First Potain MR 229 Luffing Jib Tower Crane Erected in London, UK →

Radius Group, a UK crane rental company and Potain partner since 2008, recently erected the world's first Potain MR 229 luffing jib crane. This milestone deployment occurred on a project for housing association L&Q Group, featuring 476 new homes on the Greenwich Peninsula in London. Radius Group had already selected four MR 225 A cranes for the project based on the maximum capacity requirement of 2.4 tons at full reach but increasing efficiency pressures led the company to swap one of the MR 225 A cranes for an MR 229 as soon as it became available. Click for more...

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