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In Memoriam: Wayne P. Kokta
Wayne P. Kokta of Dawes Rigging and Crane Rental/DST Inc. passed away on August 28, 2021.
Mediaco orders three cranes from Spierings
Mobile folding cranes with zero-emission electric power for crane operation to join Mediaco fleet in France
Which contractors are joining the HVO revolution?
As pressure mounts from governments and consumers around the world to reduce carbon, contractors are switching from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to power their equipment.
How Wolff is taking giant steps to overhaul Spitallamm dam
High in the Swiss Alps a pair of giant Wolff tower cranes are working to replace a dam at lake Grimsel. Alex Dahm reports
Spinks adds Mercedes-Benz truck with PM crane
UK-based Spinks has added an 8x2 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3248 with rear-mounted PM 15.5 crane and a 7.5 tonne Canter 7C15 dropsider
First fossil-free steel delivered
Sweden-based SSAB produced the world’s first fossil-free steel and delivered it to its customer, the Volvo Group
TopLift 2021: Sky high competition
Our annual TopLift contest is back and it’s time for you to vote for your favourite lift from our selection of ten terrific jobs
Who tops the 2021 IC Tower Index?
Even after more than a year of a global pandemic the IC Tower Index is not only up, it is with another significant increase
Marr and Mirvac remove first sections of TV tower
Australian crane company, Marr Contracting, in partnership with Mirvac, has removed the top section of one of Sydney’s highest structures, the former TCN-9 TX transmission tower at Willoughby
Pilot mobile bridge project with Cometto
To avoid lane reduction during peak hours, a 240 metre mobile bridge will be built above a roadway for resurfacing in Switzerland
How the rope is pushing new boundaries to meet crane power
Lifting safety starts with the crane’s rope, boosting new products and innovation
Mikschl Autokrane updates fleet
Germany-based Mikschl Autokrane has replaced its Demag AC 40 city crane with the new AC 45 City
100% renewable fuel for motorsport
Track ready by 2022, TotalEnergies development of a 100 per cent renewable fuel for motorsport competition could have a positive environmental impact
ZF Services UK revamps facilities for CV
After seeing the resulting market changes post pandemic, ZF Services UK has revamped its Nottingham Centre of Competence offering to better support the commercial vehicle (CV) aftermarket.
How construction change is spearheading move to zero carbon
The pace of change and innovation has accelerated sharply as the industry searches for the best routes to a more sustainable future
ProLift acquires Advanced Riggers & Millwrights
ProLift Rigging purchased a a rigging and plant relocation company based in Riverside, CA.
Online move for ESTA Autumn meeting
European transport and crane association ESTA’s October meeting has been changed to an online event
Ravenscroft talks Manitowoc growth strategy
D.Ann Shiffler caught up with Manitowoc’s Aaron Ravenscroft to discuss the company’s recent acquisitions.
KHL Group acquires SA Magazine
Global construction information supplier KHL Group has acquired Scaffold & Access Magazine (SA Magazine.)
AMC adds electric cranes
UK-based crane rental firm AMC has invested in an all-new fleet of Hoeflon and Maeda electric mini cranes
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