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New tech, lifting capacity and sustainability: the growth of SPMT trailers
Increasing lifting capacity of SPMT trailers means bigger loads are on site and on the road
UltraWis tests remote control of tower crane
The Israeli start up’s ground control system, Widesite, was used during a 10 month pilot period by construction firm Tidhar group
KenzFigee to develop electric offshore crane
The company has signed a contract with Iv-Offshore and Energy for a crane to be installed on Dogger Bank in the North Sea
North America’s latest specialized transportation projects
Hannah Sundermeyer rounds up the latest in landmark transportation projects.
Sany completes 4,500 tonne crawler crane
World record claimed for new 4,500 tonne capacity crawler crane rated at more than 98,000 tonne-metres
Spreader beam completes first lift
UK-based Modulift’s new MOD 1100/2000 tonne spreader beam has been used in Dover for its first lift
African nations impacted as China tightens Belt and Road
China tightens Belt and Road financing, with impact of Covid-19 partly to blame, according to a news report from Reuters
Palfinger expands in Germany
The company expects that this latest aqcuisition will strengthen the German market
Mikschl expands fleet with mobile Liebherr
The Bavarian contractor is expanding its crane fleet with the 120 tonne machine
Watch: Construction Technology webinar on Construction 4.0
Industry experts offer insights into what digital tech can offer today’s construction businesses
Why below the hook equipment maximises safety and efficiency
Below the hook lifting devices help ensure safe and reliable load transport, reducing the risk to equipment and workers, especially when moving unusual sizes and shapes or heavy loads
Stafford Crane Group: Acquisitions, family values and beyond
An interview with Patrick N Stafford, Stafford Crane Group CEO, had been in the works for some time before an acquisition by this specialist crane business finally precipitated action. 
Video podcast: Global Mobile Crane Fleets
Chris Sleight, Off Highway Research managing director, spoke to Niamh Marriott, ICST deputy editor, about the latest report, Global Mobile Crane Fleets
Ainscough cranes clear up train crash
After two passenger trains collided in the UK, the crane rental company organised the removal of five carriages from the tracks
Gebrüder Weiss charters largest cargo aircraft
The company organised the delivery of the Ukrainian Antonov AN-225 to Rzeszów airport
ITC: Wolffkran CEO on lessons from the Grimsel dam project
Duncan Salt will use ITC presentation to discuss ‘making the right choices’, using the example of the dramatic Spitallamm Dam project
Eineder modernises crane fleet with new Liebherr
The new mobile crane will replace an older 220 tonne crane in the company’s fleet
Video interview: America’s US$1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
Peter Comstock, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) senior director of legislative affairs on Biden’s US$1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
Maeda and Deutz launch electric crawler crane
The CC 1485 mini crawler crane has an all-electric drive and was shown at a Deutz Days trade event
Yoke appoints European sales director
The new director will focus on growing distribution channels of the company’s lifting products
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