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MGX Equipment opens new southeastern branch
The South Carolina-location will offers new crane sales, parts, service and training for National Crane and Potain brands. 
Potain unveils Evy self-erecting line
The Potain Evy 30-23 4 tonne crane is the first model from the new Evy range of self-erecting tower cranes.
First Tadano GT-1200XL-2 in Canada
The Myshak Group has acquired the country’s debut 120-ton truck crane.
MyCrane names U.S. president
Jason Brough will lead the company’s growth in the United States
Call for surveys – ACT Transport 50
ACT continues to survey for its annual list of top specialized transportation companies in North America.
Stafford Crane Group appoints COO
Jennifer Meadows has been promoted to chief operating officer of the crane company
New VP for Anderson Trucking Service
Troy Dessert has been named the vice president and general manager of ATS, Inc., the dry van division of Anderson Trucking.
In Memoriam: Harry “Scott” Smith, 1954-2023
Lifting industry professional, Scott Smith, passed away on October 24, 2023.
What are the latest specialized rigging projects across North America?
ACT rounds up some extra specialized rigging projects requiring high level engineering expertise, and even reverse engineering.
Wolffkran to order 10 Vita Load Navigators
Ten units of tagline eliminator device ordered for Wolffkran rental fleet and available to buy
Rounding up the latest below-the-hook products
Below-the-hook products are continually evolving alongside rigging gear and equipment across the heavy lift spectrum.
Barnhart purchases Bollmeier Crane
Barnhart Crane and Rigging has completed its second acquisition of a crane company in the St. Louis metro area this year.
A discussion on dual-rated cranes
Dual-rated boom trucks give users two machines for the price of one.
‘Kobelco legend’ Greg Ballweg retires
Ballweg’s career with the company extends over 35 years. 
New leadership for Terex and Genie
Garrison to retire, with Terex AWP president stepping into chairman role and new Genie chief announced 
ACT Transport 50 – Enter now
ACT has begun surveying for its annual Transport 50 list of top specialized transportation companies in North America
What is the difference between abrasion and cut protection?
Kris Koberg and Mike Close discuss the many ways to ensure sling protection.
Denzai expands into US territory
US territory Guam in the Pacific Ocean is the location for Denzai’s latest step in its global expansion strategy
FMCSA examines vehicle safety and maintenance
A new survey and study plans to take a look at what improvements would enhance motor carrier safety. 
Recapping SC&RF’s 2023 workforce initiatives
It was a productive year of rollouts for the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation. 
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