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Ed Bell Construction Modernizes Fleet with New Link-Belt 75RT →

Since 1963, Ed Bell Construction Inc. of Dallas, Texas, has been a concrete paving enterprise in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. In the early 2000s the company expanded into bridge work, utilizing an existing fleet of 50-ton rough terrain cranes and heavy haul transport trailers to mobilize its crane fleet to its fullest extent for both paving and bridge construction. "Our equipment doesn't get hauled to a job and stay there for the duration of the job. Click for more...

Select Crane Sales Announces New Service Manager →

Karl Pitre has joined Select Crane Sales as service manager of the recently opened Branchburg, N.J. location of Select Crane Sales. Karl has worked for a number of years within the crane industry in both parts and branch management roles, servicing all brands and types of cranes. He has experience with scheduling service techs, researching parts requests and maintaining equipment that is for sale/rent. Click for more...

Rough Terrain Crane Sales Grow at 3.7 Percent in 2018 →

More than 4,700 units of rough terrain cranes will be sold in 2018 and the market is likely to witness a steady growth with 3.7 percent Y-o-Y in 2018 over 2017, as per Fact.MR valuation. Overall growth of the rough terrain (RT) crane market can be attributed to, A steady stream of construction projects in the pipeline Improving landscape of rough terrain crane rental services Demand in multiple industries ranging from civil constructions to government projects "After a significant period of stabilizing demand, the rough terrain crane market is coming to the fore and witnessing a steady progress. Click for more...

VIDEO: Six Terex Tower Cranes Choreographed to Perfection in Belgium →

On behalf of construction company Interbuild N.V. , Dutch crane rental company Stravers Torenkranen B.V. used six Terex flat top tower cranes at a work site in the Belgian town of Turnhout in order to erect multiple apartment buildings and a museum in the Turnova district. The Terex crane squad consisted of two CTT 332-16 units and four CTT 231-10 units, of which the tallest was set up with a free-standing height of 92 meters. Click for more...

Terex, Demag Build New Ferenc Puskás Stadium In Budapest →

Work on the new Ferenc Puskás Stadium in Budapest has been going on since the beginning of 2017. The soccer stadium is being built at the exact same spot as its predecessor of the same name, which was built in 1953 and torn down in 2016. The construction work is scheduled to be completed in November 2019, at which point the stadium will be able to accommodate 67,000 spectators with its length of more than 984 ft. Click for more...

Hallamore Enlists Mobile Demag Cranes for Commonwealth Avenue Project →

Heavily congested construction sites like the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge spanning the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston pose a problem for planning agencies. Conventional bridge construction projects can take years to complete and impede the traffic patterns throughout construction, which does not appeal to the public. Alternatively, accelerated bridge construction (ABC) impacts traffic more significantly but for a shorter time. Click for more...

Merkel Autokrane Receives Very First Demag AC 45 City Crane →

The very first unit of the brand new Demag AC 45 City crane delivered in Germany went to crane service provider Merkel from the Franconian town of Schlüsselfeld. The crane was handed over at Merkel's premises by Terex Cranes Sales Manager Thomas Keckeis. General Manager Günther Merkel and crane operator Oliver Lieb were there to receive their seventh Demag crane in the company's extensive fleet. Click for more...

A1A Software Expands Features of 3D Lift Plan →

A1A Software LLC continues to improve the interface and features of 3D Lift Plan, making it easier for customers to use the crane lift planning program as a sales tool, for bid proposals, crane selection and setup, lift planning and documentation. "We have utilized WebGL technologies to enable the display of 3D content in Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge web browsers to improve the interface for customers no matter their preferred browser," said Tawnia Weiss, president of A1A Software. Click for more...

Demag AC 100-4L All Terrain Crane for Sharjah Seaports →

The port operator Sharjah Seaports Authority from the United Arab Emirates commissioned a brand new Demag AC 100-4L all terrain crane. The purchase was made through the authorized Terex Cranes distributor Al-Bahar, which also has its headquarters in the United Arab Emirates. "We have chosen the Demag AC 100-4L because of the excellent reputation of this brand," said Eng Ahmed Bin Ahmed, marine engineer and head of plant at Sharjah Seaports Authority. Click for more...

Manitowoc Updates Its Free Diagnostic Mobile App for Grove, National Crane →

Manitowoc Cranes' smartphone app that helps customers to diagnose technical issues on their cranes has been updated. The free app enables users to understand the numeric diagnostic codes that are generated by their on-board control systems. In addition to diagnostic codes for Grove and Manitowoc branded cranes that run on Manitowoc's Crane Control System (CCS) and GMK cranes with ECOS1 and ECOS2 systems, the app now provides diagnostic codes for National Crane models NBT30H-2, NBT50, NBT55, NTC55 and NBT60 and for select Grove and National Crane Rated Capacity Limiter Systems. Click for more...

Terex CTL 1600-66 Tower Crane Erects Four CTL 430-24 Tower Cranes in the Center of Edinburgh →

"A building that will help change the appearance of architecture in the UK" — with this ambitious claim, international construction and engineering company Laing O'Rourke is building the St. James Shopping Centre in the heart of Edinburgh, which, once completed in 2020, will accommodate 85 shops, 150 apartments and a 12-story luxury hotel. Cranes used are of crucial importance for the timely execution of this major project. Click for more...

Covey Crane Service Adds New 45-Ton Capacity Manitex →

Covey Crane Service of Spencerport, N.Y., has just added a new Manitex TC45142C, 45-ton capacity boom truck to its fleet. Covey purchased it from local Manitex dealer Empire Crane Company, who has sold more than 25 Manitex boom trucks in 2018 alone. Raymond Ziegler, president of Covey Crane said "we chose to purchase a Manitex boom truck again, because of our great experience with the 40124SHL and Empire Crane." The Manitex TC450 series telescopic cranes are built to be versatile machines that can accomplish a variety of jobs that Ziegler or other owner operators may come across in their day to day work. Click for more...

OSHA Issues Final Rule on Crane Operator Certification Requirements →

OSHA has published a final rule that clarifies certification requirements for crane operators, and maintains the employer's duty to ensure that crane operators can safely operate the equipment. The final rule will maintain safety and health protections for workers while reducing compliance burdens. Under the final rule, employers are required to train operators as needed to perform assigned crane activities, evaluate them and document successful completion of the evaluations. Click for more...

Sims Crane Announces Launch of 'Sims U,' A 16-Week, Paid Training Course for Crane Operators →

Sims Crane, a Florida-based crane rental and rigging service company, has announced the formation of Sims U, a paid, hands-on crane operator training school based in Tampa. According to Sims management, the goal of the program is to jump start a student into a lucrative career. Opening on Jan. 7, the Sims U program is a four-month/16-week paid training course for pre-apprentice trainees that combines classroom, hands-on and on-the-job training. Click for more...

Terex Cranes Shares Third Quarter 2018 Results →

Terex Corporation reported third quarter 2018 sales of $1.2 billion, up 11 percent versus Q3 of 2017, with increased sales and backlog in its AWP and MP business segments. The results were driven by continued implementation of the company's Execute to Win business strategy and its focus on meeting the growing needs of customers during a period of broad-based growth. Sales for the Terex Cranes segment were flat compared to 2017 at $301 million. Click for more...

Crane Industry Hosts Open House, Power UP Workshop →

In September, Crane Industry Services LLC (CIS) held an open house for its new 8,892-sq. ft. Centered on Safety Training Center, located in Carrollton, Ga. Representatives from Maxim Crane Works, a CIS customer, assisted with cutting the ribbon on the new facility. About 40 customers, vendors, and members of the local business community and Carroll Chamber of Commerce attended. CIS's primary focus is training and certification for the crane and rigging industry. Click for more...

Continuous Operation for Terex RT 90 Rough Terrain Crane at Cadarache Nuclear Research Center in South Of France →

For two and a half years now, the French branch of the Italian crane service provider Vernazza Autogru has been working on the construction site of the international research project for the generation of electricity from fusion energy, ITER. The Terex RT 90 rough terrain crane was chosen as part of the working equipment and has been in service there for months. During this time it has been reliable with no downtime. Click for more...

CraneFest 2018: Link-Belt Fetes Guests With New Products and More →

Link-Belt Cranes held CraneFest 2018 Oct. 1 to 5 at its world headquarters in Lexington, Ky. Throughout the week, groups of approximately 200 to 250 representatives from the company's dealer network, rental houses and end users attended two-day sessions to learn about the latest from Link-Belt Cranes and to network with peers and Link-Belt representatives. CraneFest is held every three years, taking place in alternating years between ConExpo and timed to connect with dealers and customers and introduce company's latest cranes, products and services. Click for more...

DICA Partners with IUOE to Provide Crane Setup Products at New Training Center →

When the International Union of Operating Engineers opened its new International Training Center on 237 acres in Crosby, Texas, earlier this year, it was designed to feature the latest equipment and product technology, according to Chris Treml, IUOE director of construction training. DICA partnered with the IUOE by supplying multiple sets of SafetyTech Outrigger Pads and TrainSmart Pole Barrier systems. Click for more...

Demag AC 220-5 All Terrain Crane for Scholpp Kran Und Transport Gmbh →

Scholpp Kran und Transport GmbH received its second Demag AC 220-5 all terrain crane in the span of a year. Authorized signatory Stephan Burkhardt, head of operations and Stuttgart regional manager, said: “The first AC 220-5 won us over with its reliability. There were no breakdowns or malfunctions whatsoever, and the crane's boom length is something to behold, so deciding on another unit of the same model was pretty straightforward.” The company attaches enormous importance to safety, which is why the IC-1 Plus control system was especially important in its decision. Click for more...

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