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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...

Stoddart Crane Hire Expands Operations With Terex AC 40/2l All Terrain Crane →

Scottish Highlands & Islands crane specialists Stoddart Crane Hire has commissioned a new Terex AC 40/2L all terrain crane. The new crane is designed to be a versatile, high lifting machine that is quick to rig. The crane will help Stoddart Crane Hire continue to meet the needs of all of its customers across the North of Scotland. "We were in need of a new small all terrain crane, and after reviewing all of our options, we determined that the Terex AC 40/2L model was superior to other cranes in its particular size class," said David Stoddart, owner/managing director of Stoddart Crane Hire. Click for more...

Link-Belt Continues Environmental Journey with Second SC&RA Award →

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) presented Link-Belt Cranes with its second Environmental Award during the 2018 Annual Conference at the Boca Raton Resort in Boca Raton, Fla. Link-Belt previously won the award in 2012 and is the only member organization to have won the award twice. By the end of 2017 Link-Belt achieved a major objective by becoming a zero-landfill facility. Click for more...

Link-Belt Advances on All-Terrain Front →

Building on the success of its predecessors and designed with a philosophy of continuous improvement, Link-Belt's five-axle 175|AT is the manufacturer's most versatile and compact design yet, according to the manufacturer. Loaded with features and a dramatic new look to match, the 175|AT is positioned to meet the demands and expectations of customers in all markets across the globe. "We set out to create the most operator friendly crane in the industry — we think we've done it," said Rick Curnutte, senior product manager of telescopic truck and all-terrain cranes. Click for more...

C.D. Smith Makes Link-Belt Impact in Wisconsin →

Second quarter 2018 represented the first period of time C.D. Smith Construction had the full collection of Link-Belt lattice crawler cranes at its disposal for construction projects covering central and southern Wisconsin. Family owned and operated since 1936, Fond du Lac, Wis.-based C.D. Smith is no stranger to the crane industry. The firm leads construction projects across the state and beyond. C.D. Click for more...

National Crane Develops Tractor-Mounted Version of NBT30H-2 Boom Truck →

National Crane has developed a tractor-mounted version of its NBT30H-2, the NBT30H-2 TM. The 30-ton (27 t) machine was created as a response to the company's Voice of the Customer feedback program, an integral part of The Manitowoc Way. It went from concept to production in just eight months and was designed by a cross-functional team of experts from Manitowoc's Lift Solutions team and National Crane's Truck Modification Center, as well as the company's engineering team. Click for more...

Terex Number Nine for Elmer W. Davis →

On Oct. 5, Elmer W. Davis Inc. picked up its new 2018 Terex BT28106 boom truck from Empire Crane Company LLC in Syracuse, N.Y. The BT28106 will be the ninth Terex (fourth BT28106) in its continually growing crane fleet. Elmer W. Davis Inc., one of the largest roofing contractors in New York, has become particulary fond of Terex cranes. Superintendent Damon Runyon expressed the "ease of service" with his Terex machines, saying they are "reliable cranes with almost no downtime." With a 28 ton (25 t) capacity, 106 ft. Click for more...

Six Decades Strong: Antique Grove RT Still Getting the Job Done →

Back in 1962 John "JJ" Curran was a budding young entrepreneur starting a crane company in Detroit. His first purchase was a Grove RT-58, and nearly 60 years later, the crane is still a money maker for JJ Curran Crane Company. "This RT-58 was built to last," said Jeff Curran, son of JJ who is now co-owner and CFO. "It's a simple tool that is easy to operate and we always find work for it. The crane is very mobile and can fit into tight spaces, and it's great for pick-and-carry operations. Click for more...

Tower Cranes NZ Takes Deliver Of Demag AC 130-5 All Terrain Crane →

New Zealand's Tower Cranes NZ Ltd. recently added a new Demag AC 130-5 all terrain crane to its fleet. The versatile 5-axle, 140 ton (130 t) capacity class Demag AC 130-5 all terrain crane is equipped for efficient transportation and operation and offers increased maneuverability on job sites. According to Tower Cranes Director Julian Oxborough, the company chose a Demag crane from Terex Cranes distributor Titan Equipment because of the brand's reputation for building quality and innovative machinery and Titan Equipment's excellent service support. Click for more...

RRC Crane Hire Ltd Receives First Demag AC 300-6 All Terrain Crane in the UK →

The United Kingdom's premium crane service provider for mobile cranes to the construction industry, RRC Crane Hire Ltd. together with Road Rail Cranes Ltd. , has added a new Demag AC 300-6 all terrain crane to its sizeable specialized equipment fleet, the first unit to be delivered in the UK. The 350 ton(300 t) crane delivers class-leading reach combined with strength, including the ability to lift 16.5 t (15 t) on a full 262 ft. Click for more...

Terex CTL 272-18 Luffing Jib Tower Crane →

Signifying the importance of the luffing jib tower crane design to the Terex equipment offering, Terex Cranes introduced the new Terex CTL 272-18 luffing jib tower crane that boasts a 10 percent increase in jib length over the previous class model. The new Terex model features a 200 ft. (61 m) maximum jib length, 270 ton-meter load moment and maximum full-length load of 2.9 tons (2.6 t). The crane's Terex Power Plus feature can temporarily increase the maximum load moment under specific and controlled conditions (e.g. Click for more...

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