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The crane industry is an essential part of the construction, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. Cranes are used to lift and move heavy materials, equipment, and machinery from one location to another, making them crucial in building tall structures, assembling large objects, and transporting goods across long distances. The industry includes various types of cranes, such as tower cranes, mobile cranes, overhead cranes, and gantry cranes, each designed for specific purposes. The industry is highly regulated, with strict safety guidelines and certification requirements to ensure the safe operation of cranes and the protection of workers and the public.
Steel erection company Steel Masters L.P. chose the Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler crane to meet the needs of large-scale tilt wall erection noting its capacity and ease of transport fulfilled its project requirements.....
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CEG - Mon August 17, 2026
Davis Crane Group Buys Tadano AC 7.450.1 7-Axle Crane
Davis Crane Group has served the hoisting needs of Texas contractors and businesses for more than 60 years. It has divisions all over the Lone Star State, and the Goins Crane Service office in Abilene will be the first home for a new Tadano AC 7.450-1....

DICA - Fri August 14, 2026
Kris Koberg Elected to SC&RA Crane & Rigging Governing Committee
Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA, has been elected to the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association's (SC&RA) Crane & Rigging Governing Committee. Consisiting of elected industry members, SC&RA governing committees identify issues and recommend actions that benefit association members while providing leadership for their respective industry groups....

Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu August 13, 2026
Tensaw River Bridge Replacement Will Strengthen Corridor
Ever mindful of changing weather patterns, crews in Mobile continue working on a $79 million project that replaces the aging westbound span of the Tensaw River Bridge on the U.S. Highway 90 Causeway. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the new span will be constructed to the south of the current eastbound bridge, helping to minimize traffic during construction....

CEG - Thu August 13, 2026
Boost Quarry Operations With Liebherr HS 8300.2
When reliable operation was the only option for The Ryan Companies, they turned to Liebherr for the solution. As an umbrella company for Ryan Incorporated Mining, the parent company expanded its production of construction aggregates at Star Quarries, a subsidiary of Ryan Incorporated Mining in southern Florida....

Katherine Petrik – CEG Senior Editor - Thu August 13, 2026
Global Bin Builders Dismantles Grain Bin With New Equipment
Taking down an 850,000-bushel grain bin is not a job for brute force alone. For Global Bin Builders, an Iowa-based contractor specializing in grain storage construction and repair, dismantling large steel storage bins is a carefully engineered process that relies on experience, planning and the right equipment....

Link-Belt - Wed August 12, 2026
Link-Belt TCC-2500 Supports $1B PR Infrastructure Investment
Link-Belt Cranes TCC-2500 telecrawler is working in Puerto Rico, completing foundation work as part of a $1.6 billion project. Awarded to Ferrovial Construcción, based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, by the U.S....

Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue August 11, 2026
USACE Begins Phase 2 of Lorain Harbor Breakwater Project
Phase one of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) $20.5 million repair project on the Lorain Harbor West Breakwater is on target for completion in this month with phase two about to get under way. "The Port of Lorain has been moving the goods that power this region's economy for generations — more than 1,400 jobs, nearly $36 million in business revenue and over $323 million in total economic activity generated by the Lorain Harbor," Tiffany McClelland, executive director of the Lorain Port and Finance Authority, told Construction Equipment Guide....

Liebherr - Mon August 10, 2026
Liebherr's Hand on the Future in the US
Pioneering progress since its founding in 1970, Liebherr's presence in the United States has continued to grow through intentional business strategies. NationWide SupportOver the course of the 55 years that Liebherr has operated in the United States, its footprint has grown, with five companies, 15 company-owned locations and a large-scale distribution network throughout the nation....

Tadano - Thu August 06, 2026
Johnson Crane Hire Celebrates 50th Anniversary With MMS and Tadano, Raise Funds for Hope Haven Home
A 50th anniversary celebration became an opportunity to make a difference for vulnerable children when Johnson Crane Hire, together with Tadano and its South African distributor MMS Mobile Cranes, raised nearly R90,000 ($5,508) for Hope Haven Home of Safety during a special charity golf day....

Link-Belt - Wed August 05, 2026
Link-Belt Lattice Crawlers Work Major Projects Across Texas
Big B Crane of Burleston, Texas, maintains a fleet of Link-Belt Cranes lattice crawlers for large-scale work across the state. Two recent jobs include building a parking garage for a major amphitheater development and a highway bridge job....
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