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Garrison elected Terex chairman
Job of chairman extends John Garrison’s list of responsibilities at Terex Corporation.
Crane Service Company adds Liebherr all-terrain
U.S. company expands its crane fleet with purchase of an LTM 1450-8.1.
Mammoet completes roll-off operation
Mammoet completes the roll-off operation of a HRSG module weighing 2859 tonnes in the USA
Tower crane fleets continue to increase
The ACTTowerCrane50 shows slow but steady growth in all categories. Hannah Sundermeyer reports.
Manitowoc posts 14 percent gain in Q2
Manitowoc’s second-quarter orders of $430.8 million were up 14 percent from the comparable period in 2017.
CraneWorks adds Shavlan as director of sales
Shavlan will join CraneWorks as director of sales for the Southern Region.

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Manitex International posts Q2 improvement

Manitex shows a 22.8 percent improvement in the second quarter over 2017.

Anniversary celebration for DICA

DICA, a leading provider of engineered outrigger pads, crane pads and cribbing products, celebrated its 30th anniversary on June 14 at Lake Panorama, IA.

Hiab to acquire Effer

Hiab continues its strategy to expand its loader cranes portfolio.

Financial Benchmark Study provides valuable feedback

The SC&R Foundation Financial Benchmark Study gives members a numerical edge

Growth in Chinese mobile crane sector

Off-Highway Research finds strong growth for the Chinese mobile cranes sector in the first half of 2018

Builders Transportation joins Daseke Inc.

Builders Transportation Company joins Daseke Inc.

Manitex launches 11-ton carry deck

The Manitex CD110 lifts US 11 tons and has a 53 foot maximum reach with jib

Bigge manages precision lifts

Strand jack systems play a critical role in bridge building.

ACT rounds up specialized rigging projects

ACT’s annual roundup of specialized rigging projects that required expert know-how and extraordinary engineering.

Terex second quarter results

Sales and backlog are up at Terex Coropration, according to the company’s second quarter results figures.

HoistCam serves as extra set of eyes

F.A. Wilhelm Construction solves a jobsite signaling issue.

GSS works against the clock for massive haul

Global Specialized Services transported a 180,000-pound demethanizer tower from Idaho to Oklahoma.

Control options continue to evolve

Remote controls are ideal for a myriad of crane and rigging applications.

Demand for RTs steadily growing

Rough terrain OEMs are refining their designs and making these cranes safer and easier to operate and transport.

Permanent tower crane serves as training tool

The Liebherr tower crane was erected last spring as a permanent instructional tool for apprentices and operators.

Hiab to acquire Effer

Hiab has entered into an agreement to acquire the Effer loader cranes business for EUR 50 million.

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SC&RA News

Engaging workers

How can you hold on to your older talent?

SC&RA responds to OSHA

Staying on track with crane operator certification.

Cultivating young talent is crucial for labor shortage

Lift & Move USA continues to gain momentum.

SC&RA unveils Severe Weather Guidelines for the Crane & Rigging Industry

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association announces the publication of Severe Weather Guidelines for the Crane & Rigging Industry. SC&RA reports exclusively.

Features

Tower crane fleets continue to increase

The ACTTowerCrane50 shows slow but steady growth in all categories. Hannah Sundermeyer reports.

RISK MANAGEMENT: Understanding new rules

Chris Nelson discusses the five changes for personal conveyance.

NCCCO: International crane experts meet

The annual meeting of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) committee that oversees development and ongoing revision of the international crane standard took place in June in Helsinki, Finland.

SYNOPSIS: DVIR specifics

The 411 on driver vehicle inspection reports.

Manitex launches 11-ton carry deck

The Manitex CD110 lifts US 11 tons and has a 53 foot maximum reach with jib

Bigge manages precision lifts

Strand jack systems play a critical role in bridge building.

Campbell introduces new Eye Hoist Hooks

Redesigned latch assembly features extra-thick steel construction.

Scale and Control to release telematics solution

The system will enable fleet operators to effectively control fleet costs, reduce maintenance costs and issues and quickly locate their assets.

Madisa adds Demag ATs

Mexico’s heavy machinery distributor, Madisa, completed an order for Demag AC 100-4L and AC 220-5 all terrain cranes

Wyoming Machinery named Terex Cranes distributor

Heavy equipment distributor to carry full Demag and Terex mobile crane line.

Fascan donates five cranes

Ocean City Reef Foundation gets five Fassi cranes donated by Fascan to help build artificial reefs

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Features

Tower crane fleets continue to increase
The ACTTowerCrane50 shows slow but steady growth in all categories. Hannah Sundermeyer reports.
RISK MANAGEMENT: Understanding new rules
Chris Nelson discusses the five changes for personal conveyance.
NCCCO: International crane experts meet
The annual meeting of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) committee that oversees development and ongoing revision of the international crane standard took place in June in Helsinki, Finland.
SYNOPSIS: DVIR specifics
The 411 on driver vehicle inspection reports.
Manitex launches 11-ton carry deck
The Manitex CD110 lifts US 11 tons and has a 53 foot maximum reach with jib
Bigge manages precision lifts
Strand jack systems play a critical role in bridge building.

KHL Event News

Sarens speech to confront ‘macho’ behaviour
Hendrik Sarens will use his keynote address at the World Crane and Transport Summit to confront machismo culture in the industry