Articles by Lindsey Anderson

Matt Fearon to leave Genie
Published on: 09 June, 2020
John Garrison will replace Fearon as President of Terex AWP. Fearon will leave August 1, following 25 years with the company
Revised ANSI A92 standards approved
Published on: 08 May, 2020
The long-awaited ANSI MEWP standards will go into effect on June 1
Marr Companies expands operations
Published on: 26 June, 2019
The company has broken ground on a new facility in Braintree, MA. 
Elliott boom trucks receive new warranty
Published on: 28 December, 2016
The company's boom truck cranes will now come with a standard two-year parts and labor warranty
Sany America names Mike Rhoda as CEO
Published on: 10 December, 2013
Sany America has appointed Mike Rhoda as its new CEO. He replaces Tim Frank, who resigned as chairman in October.
Lift planning boot camp
Published on: 09 September, 2013
This isn’t your typical fitness boot camp. Attendees at A1A’s three-day session are learning the ropes – of how to use lift planning software like pros. Lindsey Anderson reports
ALL adds 10 Manitowoc 2250s to fleet
Published on: 18 March, 2013
ALL Erection President Michael Liptak has told American Cranes & Transport exclusively that “demand is as strong as 2008 levels and all of our branches have an appetite for new equipment.”
Enter ACT's Specialized Lifting 50
Published on: 30 January, 2013
It's time again to submit information for American Cranes & Transport magazine's listing of North America's largest specialized lifting services companies
Endeavour's final mission to the California Science Center in Los Angeles, US
Published on: 28 November, 2012
ACT details Endeavour's final mission to the California Science Center in Los Angeles
New rough terrain crane from Badger
Published on: 15 October, 2012
Badger Equipment, a Manitex International company, unveiled its new CD4415 rough terrain crane last week at its factory in Winona, MN. Initial orders during the launch for the CD4415 have totaled more than $1 million, according to Ed Samera, general manager of Badger Equipment.
Q&A: WHECO's Ron Williams
Published on: 09 October, 2012
Lindsey Anderson talks with Ron Williams about repairing structurally damaged cranes.
Financial round table: ACT speaks to experts about obtaining financing
Published on: 02 October, 2012
The economy might be seeing slight upswings but obtaining financing can still be a challenge. ACT asked three financial experts to weigh in on the equipment financing business and provide tips to make the process less daunting.
Potain cranes lend lifts to hotel construction
Published on: 17 September, 2012
A new Hyatt hotel being built in Pittsburgh, USA is getting lifting help from two self-erecting Potain cranes.
Demand for carry deck cranes is up this year and 2013 is expected to be even better.
Published on: 14 August, 2012
Like most sectors, the carry deck crane market is better off than it was a few years ago. Lindsey Anderson reports
Cranes galore at M&T Expo
Published on: 10 July, 2012
The M&T Expo in Sao Paulo, Brazil last June was teaming with cranes from a multitude of manufacturers, including new offerings from Terex, Manitowoc, Link-Belt and more.
Bigge and Kobelco partner for Latin America
Published on: 31 May, 2012
Crane and specialized transport specialist Bigge Crane and Rigging, headquartered in the USA, is opening a branch in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The company is also forming a partnership with crawler crane manufacturer Kobelco to meet Latin American customer needs
Strong demand for cranes and transport equipment at auctions.
Published on: 07 May, 2012
Demand is strong for cranes and transport equipment at auctions. Lindsey Anderson reports
Adding to the Empire
Published on: 12 December, 2011
Amber Young and Rick Caparco have joined the Empire Crane Company team in the USA
XL changes management
Published on: 21 November, 2011
XL Specialized Trailers has announced a new management structure. Scott Wall assumes the role of vice chairman of the board of directors while Steve Fairbanks has taken over the position of president and chief executive officer
Talbert introduces two new trailers
Published on: 21 October, 2011
Talbert Manufacturing, Inc., a specialty-built trailer and transport system manufacturer, will show its multi-purpose 55-ton Telescopic Trailer; as well as its highly flexible Talbert SSTA (Traveling Axle) 5053 Trailer at the upcoming American Towman Expo 2011 to be held in Baltimore from Nov. 17-20.
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