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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.

Three Generations of Hoffmans Tour George Harms Job Site

In what is best described as an iconic moment, three generations of Hoffman leadership gathered this summer for a job tour with George Harms Construction Co. on the site of the new Route 72/Manahawkin Bay Bridge in Long Beach Island, N.J.....
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For Vermont's Classen Crane Service, Business Is Booming — So Is Its Fleet

In 2009, Mike Classen, founder of Classen's Crane Service in Waterford, Vt., told Construction Equipment Guide (CEG), “To tell you the truth, if I did not listen to the news each night, I would not know that New England is dealing with an economic slowdown....


Liebherr Mobile Crane Lifts Military History Exhibit

Rieger & Moser GmbH & Co. KG from Ulm marked the end of a Sikorsky CH-53's life of service with a special deployment, Sept. 26. A Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane lifted the restored helicopter onto pre-prepared concrete supports....


Maxim Crane Forms Alliance With Alimak Hek for New Hoists

Alimak Hek, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, and Maxim Crane Works LP, have formed a strategic alliance where Alimak will supply personnel and material hoists to complement Maxim's industry-leading Tower Crane and Lifting Services rental fleet....


ALL Crane Adds Two Manitowoc MLC650s, Four Grove GRT8100s

The ALL Family of Companies has strengthened its fleet by adding two versatile and popular Manitowoc MLC650 crawler cranes, as well as four new Grove GRT8100 rough terrain cranes. The large capacity MLC650 has a 717 USt capacity and features the Variable Position Counterweight (VPC) technology that automatically positions the crane's counterweight to match lifting demands....


Stop By Booth N3016 at ICUEE to See Prinoth's Latest Products

In keeping with a long tradition, Prinoth is excited to announce its participation in thie year's ICUEE, the premier trade show for utility professionals and construction contractors. Prinoth is clearly the leader of tracked vehicle products in the power utility market....


Port Orders Four New Cranes as Part of $320M Expansion

The Port of Virginia signed a contract allowing for the purchase of four new ship-to-shore cranes that are part of the $320 million expansion of Virginia International Gateway (VIG). The Virginia Port Authority Board of Commissioners in its July meeting approved a spending package of $44.8 million that covers the cost of the cranes, parts, their delivery to Virginia from China and installation at VIG....


Crews Build Slurry Wall for Boston High-Rise in Seaport District

The Seaport District of south Boston has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, and with the announcements of General Electric moving its headquarters and Amazon building a major facility in South Boston, the growth rate has achieved even greater levels....


Three Cranes Fall to Irma's Winds at Florida Construction Sites

Hurricane Irma's winds brought down three cranes in Miami Sept. 10. The first crane to topple was located at an apartment building in downtown Miami, followed by a second at a condo tower in the city's Edgewater neighborhood....


Liebherr Expands U.S. Footprint With New California Facility

Liebherr USA, Co. continues its expansion in the U.S., with the opening of its newest location in Lodi, Calif., to better service customers in the western region. The Lodi facility operations will include sales, service and repair of new and used mobile, duty cycle and lift version crawler cranes, as well as piling and drilling rigs....


Crane Rental Orders Demag Crawler, All Terrain Cranes

Poland's Crane Rental is adding three new Demag CC 3800-1 lattice boom crawler cranes, two Demag AC 220-5 all terrain cranes and a Demag AC 300-6 all terrain crane. This order will help Crane Rental continue to provide outstanding service and support to its customers....




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  3. Merlo America Brings U.S. Dealers to Italy  →
  4. Reshaping Tampa's Westshore Interchange  →
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  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  →
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