Terex Cranes - Fri May 19, 2017
Today's Demag AC 100-4L All Terrain Crane Offers Improved Performance and Serviceability
Using input from Demag customers as the foundation, Terex Cranes announces multiple product updates to the Demag AC 100-4L all terrain crane. One of the most compact cranes in the 100-t (120-US-ton) class, the redesigned AC 100-4L crane features a new design that improves lifting performance, especially when working at steep main boom positions....
terex - Mon May 15, 2017
Crane Norway Group Orders Nine New Demag Cranes
Nordic Crane Vest AS, a part of Crane Norway Group, has signed an order for eight new Demag all terrain cranes, ranging from 130- to 250-tonne lifting capacities. The company has already taken delivery of a new 650-tonne Demag CC 3800-1 crawler crane....
terex - Fri May 12, 2017
Terex Cranes Introduces New 2-Year Standard Warranty for Demag Cranes
Terex Cranes announces a new standard 2-year warranty for all new Demag mobile crane equipment purchases, effective immediately. From the outriggers and engine to the cab and controls, the new warranty covers all crane components from defects in workmanship for 24 months, delivering true peace of mind when it comes to choosing a reliable lifting partner....
- Mon May 08, 2017
Terex AC 350/6 Fuels Growth and Increases Flexibility for Tri-State Crane
Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Tri-State Crane & Rigging Service began in 2004 as an offshoot company to support the steel fabrication and erection business of its sister company, Cedar Valley Steel, Inc. (CVS)....
- Wed April 26, 2017
Crane Climber Rescued; Charged in Toronto
A woman stuck on the top part of a construction crane in downtown Toronto for hours has been rescued after being strapped to a rappelling firefighter and lowered to the ground. The woman had been perched on a gently swaying large pulley device for at least four hours and was clinging to a steel cable when a rescuer reached her....
- Thu April 20, 2017
ALL Purchases Package of Five Tower Cranes
To meet an increased demand for tower crane rental, the ALL Family of Companies announces its purchase of a package of five (5) new tower cranes. ALL's diverse fleet of towers from Manitowoc/Potain and Terex now numbers approximately 100, with capacities ranging from 6 to 35 USt (approximately 5 to 32 mt)....
- Thu April 20, 2017
Terex Tower Cranes Bring a Touch of Class to the Waterfront
It's the crown jewel of the waterfront, offering multimillion dollar views of Lake Ontario. The CDN$ 210 million Bridgewater Residences on the Lake currently under construction in Burlington, Ontario, brings luxurious mixed-use living to this midsized city of just over 175,000 residents....
DICA - Wed April 19, 2017
DICA Outrigger Pads, Crane Pads Added to 3D Lift Plan
DICA announces that SafetyTech outrigger pads and FiberMax crane pads are now available in the crane mats library of the popular lift planning tool, 3D Lift Plan. DICA worked in collaboration with A1A Softwre LLC, developer of 3D Lift Plan, to provide engineered outrigger pad and crane pad options that would help increase the accuracy of lift planning data....
Megan Wild - Mon April 17, 2017
Crane Camera Mapping Systems vs. Drones: When to Use Each
While many uses of modern drones are still being explored, these aerial robots have already made an impact on the construction industry. Given their ease-of-use, affordability and convenience, they're often used to survey plots of land, map the different areas of a building's layout and even monitor progress....
Mike Rosenberg - Seattle Times - Thu April 13, 2017
Crane Accident Raises Safety Concerns in Seattle
A crane cable apparently snapped at a construction project a couple blocks from Pike Place Market on Tuesday, sending debris crashing through the job site and onto a passing commuter's bicycle. Just weeks before, a local union had picketed the project, alleging unsafe worker conditions....
