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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.

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New crawler from Manitowoc
Manitowoc’s new MLC100-1 crawler crane is designed to be erected faster than any other crawler in its class
Liebherr telecrawlers for Bigge
Bigge adds Liebherr LTR 1100 and LTR 1220 telescopic crawler cranes to its rental fleet
LGH opens new training center
Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) recently completed its new training center in the North American Corporate Rental Center in Bridgeview, IL.
CCO establishes Violation Report Hotline
Violations of a certification body’s policies can threaten the trustworthiness of a certification program
‘Fleet Insight’ debut
Telematics are a fleet manager’s most important set of tools.
Hiring conundrum continues
The lyrics may be new, but the song is the same.

Financial Benchmark Study provides valuable feedback

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

Crane rental market improves

ACT’s annual roundtable reveals many strengths in the crane rental market

Emmert International transports massive purge bin

Transporting a huge and awkward product purge bin was quite the journey for Emmert International.

Canadian companies see improved economy

Crane and transport companies in Canada have weathered an economic storm and are anticipating clear skies

Lampson's third generation leads company

Lampson International’s Kate Lampson radiates passion and pride. D.Ann Shiffler reports exclusively.

Boom truck market 'ripe for the taking'

The boom truck market is optimistic and making a steady comeback.

Liebherr enhances 3D lift planning

Liebherr has refined its Crane Planner 2.0 lift planning software with VR features.

Engineered Rigging executes precise planning

Engineered Rigging employed 3D modeling and animation to develop a plan for removing and replacing two feedwater heaters at a nuclear power plant.

Manitowoc, Kobelco end OEM agreement

Manitowoc will no longer sell Kobelco crawler cranes and Kobelco will no longer sell Manitowoc rough terrain cranes.

Trail King welcomes Director of Sales Operations

The Trail King team has expanded with the addition of Jon Duesterhoeft.

Cameras in frame at Tower Cranes North America

The use of cameras to help with ‘blind lifting’ will be discussed at Tower Cranes North America in Miami, FL.

Scott-Macon adds two Demags to order

Two Demag AC 220-5 all-terrain cranes have been bought by Scott-Macon Equipment.

M&T Expo postponed

Latin America’s largest construction show has been cancelled due to a national strike of truck drivers.

BAR-S Services’ ATC-3275 on the clock for 96 hours

BAR-S Services (BAR-S) took ownership of a new 275-ton ATC-3275 all-terrain crane from Link-Belt distributor Strong’s Crane Service.

OSHA removes capacity requirement

New OSHA rule has no requirement to certify crane operators according to the capacity of the crane

SimsHD acquires fleet including 24-axle trailer

SimsHD recently expanded with the acquisition of a heavy hauling trailer fleet, including a $3 million Trail King 24-axle dual lane trailer.

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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.

CCO establishes Violation Report Hotline

Violations of a certification body’s policies can threaten the trustworthiness of a certification program

‘Fleet Insight’ debut

Telematics are a fleet manager’s most important set of tools.

Hiring conundrum continues

The lyrics may be new, but the song is the same.

Financial Benchmark Study provides valuable feedback

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

Crane rental market improves

ACT’s annual roundtable reveals many strengths in the crane rental market

Emmert International transports massive purge bin

Transporting a huge and awkward product purge bin was quite the journey for Emmert International.

Canadian companies see improved economy

Crane and transport companies in Canada have weathered an economic storm and are anticipating clear skies

Tanney retires after 30 years with Runnion Equipment

Tom Ludwick will be named as successor.

Chellino Crane lifts 200,000 pound press

M-L Holdings Crane Group company Chellino Crane and the Alternative Movement Division (AMD) helped a customer in Illinois with a press lift.

Manitex International reports first quarter 2018 results

Manitex International, Inc. announced first quarter 2018 results.

XL Specialized launches new blade hauling product

XL Specialized Trailers designed a solution for hauling longer wind turbine blades, with its new patent-pending BladeMate Flip Extension.

Lift & Move USA extends program with career fairs

Lift & Move USA adds careers fairs to its program of events to promote careers in specialized transport, rigging and lifting.

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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.
CCO establishes Violation Report Hotline
Violations of a certification body’s policies can threaten the trustworthiness of a certification program
‘Fleet Insight’ debut
Telematics are a fleet manager’s most important set of tools.
Hiring conundrum continues
The lyrics may be new, but the song is the same.
Financial Benchmark Study provides valuable feedback
The SC&R Foundation Financial Benchmark Study gives members a numerical edge.
Crane rental market improves
ACT’s annual roundtable reveals many strengths in the crane rental market

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