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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.

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.....
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Terex Cranes Gets Big Order from Bigge at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017

Terex Cranes distributor and heavy end-user, Bigge Crane and Rigging Co., made a substantial equipment investment at ConExpo-Con/AGG with a 27 unit order with Terex Cranes that includes 8 rough terrain cranes, two boom truck cranes, nine truck cranes, two all terrain cranes and six tower cranes....


YANMAR America Participates in Clear Creek Elementary Pi Day

On Friday, March 24, YANMAR America proudly supported our local schools by participating in Clear Creek Elementary School in Cartersville's Pi Day Celebration. The annual Pi Day event is focused on math and science for the entire family....


Demag Ready to Go With 5-Axle Cranes

Demag, a Terex brand, announces a line of 5-axle cranes. Built with innovative technology and a passion for effective and profitable crane deployments. Shorter, Higher, More VersatileDemag 5-axle cranes offer a great range of advantages....


ArtiCon Expands Faroe Islands Fleet With a Grove GMK5250L

One of the Faroe Islands' fastest growing companies is set to bolster its growth with the addition of a new Grove GMK5250L. ArtiCon was established in 2001, and in just 16 years, has already grown to employ some 200 people....


Landwehr Construction's Road Warrior

“The crane made us money,” says Chuck Paulson, Crane Manager for St. Cloud, Minn. -based Landwehr Construction, Inc., after completing back-to-back cooling tower installation and petro vessel removal projects for customers....


Haulotte HT85 Range a Blend of Precision and Sturdiness

Building on 30 years of experience and commitment to providing simple, robust and reliable products, Haulotte's HT85 range easily adapts to all projects: Building works, finishing, maintenance and inspection work, renovation of buildings, demolition, shipyard construction, mining operations, landscaping and tree surgery....


SANY's New 130 Ton Rough Terrain Crane at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017

SANY launched a brand new rough terrain crane at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017. The new SRC8130 has a mighty 130 USt lifting capacity. It is the biggest in the lineup, which includes 40, 65 and 85 USt machines....


Employment Opportunities For Crane Operators and Riggers

Becoming a crane operator in the construction industry is easier said than done. Crane Operators hold many responsibilities on a construction site. Common duties include: handling equipment, performing moves, collaborating with other workers, using remote consoles, lifting heavy objects, settling loads and more....


Haulotte HA80 RTJ Pro Articulated Boom 80 Ft. Building on Success

The Haulotte HA80 range builds on the same design, architecture and performance levels that drove the success of the HA46 and HA61 ranges of articulating booms: no compromises in terms of safety, productivity, ease of maintenance and total cost of ownership! In line with the times and always one step ahead, it also benefits from innovations that set it apart, such as the ACTIV'Lighting System and the STOP Emission System....


Introducing the Terex SK 452-20 HammerHEAD Tower Crane

Terex Cranes has upgraded its line of tower cranes with the addition of the new Terex SK 452-20 hammerhead tower crane. Featuring several mechanical and structural enhancements, the SK 452-20 hammerhead tower crane has a maximum capacity of 20 tonnes (22 US tons) and a jib tip capacity of 2.5 tonnes (2.75 US tons)....




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  12. CEG Welcomes Patti Neeley to Its Sales Team in Southeast  →
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