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Rounding up the latest specialized lifting projects
ACT showcases various specialized lifting and rigging jobs across North America that require the utmost in experience and practical know how.
Three major permitting reforms announced at Symposium
Coming out of the 2024 Specialized Transportation Symposium, SC&RA’s ongoing advocacy efforts yielded major permitting reforms.
Toudjarov unveils new trading platform
Uriquip is a new global crane and construction equipment trading start-up.
XL Specialized launches new Knight trailer
The XL Knight 80 MFG has an overall capacity of 80,000 pounds and a concentrated capacity of 70,000 pounds in 16 feet
Faymonville unveils 9-axle double-drop trailer
New to the North American transportation sector is Faymonville’s StreetMax
Bigge adds Kobelco presence in Colorado and Utah
Bigge Crane and Rigging has been named by Kobleco as the exclusive representative of its crawler cranes in two states
Bay Crane acquires Mid-Atlantic crane operations of ML Holdings
The company has expanded their service locations and fleet with the purchases of United Crane & Rigging and Crane Rental Company.
Empire Crane named Jekko dealer of the year
Since Empire became an authorized dealer of Jekko products, the company has ordered more than 30 units. 
Kirby-Smith promotes Shuffield to VP
Kelly Shuffield has been named vice president, product support, cranes & lifting for the heavy equipment distributor.
Manitowoc offers ‘fresh start’ for women in recovery
Brooke’s House and The Manitowoc Company are helping women forge lifelong skills in the manufacturing industry.
SC&RA debuts best-practice guide for carriers and pilot cars
The guide was born out of a concern was growing over a disconnect between carriers and pilot car services in both the U.S. and Canada.
Navigating cannabis confusion in the construction sector
As cannabis laws continue to be relaxed, the number of construction and transport workers who test positive will continue to increase
Dubinok joins MyCrane team
Olga Dubinok has been appointed director of business development, strengthening the online crane rental platform’s team in the USA
Engineered Rigging names vice president
After three years with the team, Mike Beres has been promoted to VP of the heavy lifting equipment rental and engineering company.
Manitowoc up overall in 2023
Strong year for Manitowoc overall, until the last quarter
Samson acquires Corderie Henri Lancelin
Rope maker expands with acquisition of Lancelin from France
TransWorld moves to open source technology
The company will repurpose its facility and focus on offering design, engineering and consulting services
How to navigate the current insurance environment
Lauren Fronczak discusses the intricacies of the industry’s evolving market. 
India’s largest airport project using five Potain cranes
The Noida International Airport has been in development for more than two decades
Your guide to the SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium
The 2024 STS will take place February 20-22 in Houston, TX. 
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