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Sarens launches 5,000 tonne super heavy lifter

The latest SGC super heavy lift ring crane from Sarens, named Big Carl, is the largest in the series.

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Relocating and reviving a piece of history in Nashville
Mammoet to move historic No. 576 Steam Locomotive for restoration efforts.
Registration open for Transportation Symposium
The 2019 Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) Specialized Transportation Symposium will be held in Houston, TX from Feburary 19-22.
Covey Crane adds new 45-ton Manitex
Covey Crane Service of Spencerport, NY has just added a new Manitex TC45142C, 45-ton capacity boom truck to their fleet.
Berard utilizes HT300 for Riverside Cabin project
Berard chose its 300-ton capacity HT300 heavy track hydraulic skidding system to move a 60,000-pound cabin onto foundations on the banks of the Mississippi in Baton Rouge, LA.
Hiab completes the acquisition of Effer cranes
Effer, headquartered in Minerbio, Italy, and with approximately 400 employees, is a renowned premium knuckle-boom crane manufacturer.
OSHA recognizes certification by type alone
OSHA has issued guidance to its compliance officers that will direct them to accept crane operator certifications that are based on type alone, rather than type and capacity.

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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.

SYNOPSIS COLUMN: Uncommon cold

With winter setting in, it’s time to talk about cold stress.

RISK MANAGEMENT: Powerful words

Protecting yourself through contract language can help you transfer risk to the liable party.

NCCCO NEWS: Certification Forum exceeds expectations

All the latest news and views on crane operator certification, program integrity and a host of related matters were the focus of NCCCO’s Third Annual Forum on Personnel Qualifications that took place October 3 in Baltimore, MD.

Live from Link-Belt

Hannah Sundermeyer reports from Link-Belt’s CraneFest 2018 in October in Lexington.

Crane & Rigging Workshop unites industry members

Take-aways from the 2018 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop in Louisville, KY.

Perkins STC moves massive fractionator

Shelley Latham reports on a 105-mile night-time move in Minnesota made by Perkins STC that involved a monstrous cargo.

Lifting Gear Hire has rental business down to a science

Hannah Sundermeyer sat down with Pat Clark to talk about his role at Lifting Gear Hire and all things rigging gear.

Mini cranes are diverse and productive

Diverse designs and easy maneuverability have led to a surge in the market for powered mini cranes. D.Ann Shiffler reports.

Let's talk trailers!

New specialized trailers support an evolving market.

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.

WireCo opens West Coast distribution center

WireCo WorldGroup has announced the opening of a distribution center in Portland, OR.

Roll-Lift expands fleet with new LTR1220

Roll-Lift USA has recently added another Liebherr telescopic crawler crane to its fleet.

New top model from IMT

IMT launches its range-topping 42684 hydraulic knuckle boom loader crane.

Auriga orders four Terex boom truck cranes

Auriga, one of Mexico’s leading crane distributors, is growing its inventory of cranes with the addition of four new Terex BT 5092 boom truck cranes.

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SC&RA News

Confronting worker shortages

The workforce conversation is still open to ideas.

Oversized loads require intricate planning for night moves

Working on the night moves.

An industry concern

Skilled trades are not immune to the Opioid Epidemic.

SC&RA advocacy for the win

Key advocacy results in 2018.

Features

Live from Link-Belt

Hannah Sundermeyer reports from Link-Belt’s CraneFest 2018 in October in Lexington.

Crane & Rigging Workshop unites industry members

Take-aways from the 2018 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop in Louisville, KY.

Perkins STC moves massive fractionator

Shelley Latham reports on a 105-mile night-time move in Minnesota made by Perkins STC that involved a monstrous cargo.

Lifting Gear Hire has rental business down to a science

Hannah Sundermeyer sat down with Pat Clark to talk about his role at Lifting Gear Hire and all things rigging gear.

Mini cranes are diverse and productive

Diverse designs and easy maneuverability have led to a surge in the market for powered mini cranes. D.Ann Shiffler reports.

Let's talk trailers!

New specialized trailers support an evolving market.

DICA to provide products for Training Center

DICA has partnered with IUOE to provide crane setup products at new Training Center.

Lift & Move USA offers ‘authentic’ careers advice

The latest event in the careers initiative was hosted by NessCampbell Crane & Rigging on October 11 in Portland, Oregon.

Fairbanks Scales enhances FB6000

Exciting updates enable quick updates and improved load cell diagnostics.

National Crane meets demand with BT30H-2

National Crane has developed a tractor-mounted version of its popular NBT30H-2, the NBT30H-2 TM.

Antique Grove RT still getting the job done

JJ Curran Crane Company is still using a Grove RT-58 it rough terrain crane purchased in 1962

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Features

Live from Link-Belt
Hannah Sundermeyer reports from Link-Belt’s CraneFest 2018 in October in Lexington.
Crane & Rigging Workshop unites industry members
Take-aways from the 2018 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop in Louisville, KY.
Perkins STC moves massive fractionator
Shelley Latham reports on a 105-mile night-time move in Minnesota made by Perkins STC that involved a monstrous cargo.
Lifting Gear Hire has rental business down to a science
Hannah Sundermeyer sat down with Pat Clark to talk about his role at Lifting Gear Hire and all things rigging gear.
Mini cranes are diverse and productive
Diverse designs and easy maneuverability have led to a surge in the market for powered mini cranes. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
Let's talk trailers!
New specialized trailers support an evolving market.

KHL Event News

Lift & Move USA offers ‘authentic’ careers advice
The latest event in the careers initiative was hosted by NessCampbell Crane & Rigging on October 11 in Portland, Oregon.
CATME conference success in Dubai
More than 200 delegates gathered in Dubai for the second Cranes and Transport Middle East conference
SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop
Mike Chalmers previews the 2018 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop which takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, between 26 to 28 September