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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.

Demag AC 500-8 All Terrain Crane Lifts Steel Girders Over A1 Freeway Near Cologne

The expansion of a bridge crossing over the freeway A1 near Cologne involved unique challenges for crane service provider Neeb from Wuppertal, which is why choosing the crane best suited for the job was enormously important.....
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Crane Company Lifts Heavy Industry With Cutting Edge Tech

Most people aren't concerned with the processes and equipment that build the world around them. It's certainly uncommon for people to stop and smell the "asphalt" and consider the machines and manpower required to construct the roads they drive on, the buildings they work in or even think about the facilities that manufacture the items in their home or office....


Idaho Hospital Bids Farewell to 'Sheila,' Sets Skybridge

A towering feature on the Boise, Idaho, skyline is disappearing, its job done after more than a year on site. Dubbed "Sheila" by project manager Jamal Nelson, the 175-ft.-tall Linden Comansa 2100 tower crane played a critical role in the construction of the new Idaho Elk's Children's Pavilion since its erection in June 2017....


Graham Brent to Step Down as CEO of NCCCO

Graham Brent will step down as CEO of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) effective July 1 to take up leadership of the recently formed NCCCO Foundation. Brent, who has led the non-profit certification body virtually since the inception of NCCCO certification programs in 1996, will be succeeded as CEO by NCCCO board member and Immediate Past President Thom Sicklesteel....


National Crane Unveils New Rapid Attach Platform for NBT Series

National Crane has announced a new rapid attach platform for its NBT boom truck series previously unveiled at Crane Days 2018. The completely redesigned platform will replace previous iterations and comes in two styles: yoke style (Y-RAP2) and rotating style (R-RAP2)....


Heavy Hitter Arrives at $1.2B Globe Life Field

Against a backdrop of overlapping cranes, construction teams in Texas are working to complete Globe Life Field, the new home of the Texas Rangers. Scheduled to open in 2020, the $1.2 billion stadium represents a partnership between the club and the city of Arlington....


Certifications for Drill Rig Operators Introduced

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the International Association for Foundation Drilling (ADSC) have jointly announced the introduction of a certification program for operators of drill rig equipment....


Mammoet Makes Port Crane Move Happen

Mammoet was approached by Termont Montréal Inc. to relocate a port crane from one of its terminals to another one, 1.5 miles away. Originally, the request was to load out the port crane onto a barge and ship it to its new location....


Nearly $10B Worth of Mobile Cranes to Be Sold in 2018

Manufacturers in the mobile construction cranes market are investing in the research and development activities to develop robot cranes and introduce new technology. Adoption of new technology is enabling mobile construction cranes to be energy efficient, and compact....


Terex AC 500-2 Lifts Ventilation System at Montparnasse Station

In order to lift a blower weighing approximately 2.2 tons onto the roof of the Montparnasse Station in Paris for its customer Axima, crane service provider Ponticelli Frères had to face a whole series of challenges: Little space, the need to navigate a tricky traffic situation in the metropolis, and an incredibly small window of time to complete the lift....


Paul Curry Named New Training Manager at Link-Belt Cranes

Paul Curry has been named training manager at Link-Belt Cranes. Curry will be responsible for managing and directing all aspects of Link-Belt training programs, including the Preferred Technician Training Program, Master Technician Training Program, sales training, parts training and factory training....




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  2. Alabama Breaks Ground On $3.2B Mobile River Bridge  →
  3. Merlo America Brings U.S. Dealers to Italy  →
  4. Reshaping Tampa's Westshore Interchange  →
  5. N.C. Receives $873M for Helene Road, Bridge Repairs  →
  6. Trimble Announces Winners of 2026 Construction Innovation Awards  →
  7. 25 Years of Solidlink, Liebherr  →
  8. RPI Rentals Opens New Birmingham HQ, Doubling Capacity  →
  9. Ascendum Machinery Opens New Facility in Conway, S.C.  →
  10. LBX Company Announces New Leadership Structure for 2027  →
  11. James River Equipment Celebrates 100 Years With Open House  →
  12. CEG Welcomes Patti Neeley to Its Sales Team in Southeast  →
  13. NED Holds Grand Opening of New Jefferson, Ga., Facility  →
  14. Yanmar, Hitachi Advance Collaboration to Strengthen Compact Equipment Offerings in North America  →
  15. Southeast States Receive $68M for Truck Parking Projects  →
  16. Cleveland Brothers Opens First Cat Compact Store  →
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