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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.
Construction company Ceccanti has taken delivery of the first Grove GHC220 in North America. Based in Tacoma, Wash., Ceccanti selected the 220-ton telescoping crawler crane for its combination of high lifting capacity, fast setup and strong mobility.....
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Manitowoc - Tue May 26, 2026
Pfeifer Group Sends Grove GMK5150XL to Handle Delicate Restoration Work On 200-Year-Old Windmill
The Hermien Windmill is a popular local landmark in the small village of Harreveld in the Achterhoek region of The Netherlands. It was recently renovated ahead of its reopening to the public in April 2026....

Liebherr - Tue May 19, 2026
Liebherr Cranes Power Genoa Mega Drydock
The construction of a mega dry dock for large cruise ships in Genoa is one of the most important maritime building projects in Italy. R.C.M. Costruzioni srl is relying on three Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes for the challenging construction of the slurry walls: the HS 8100.1 is equipped with the hydraulic grab HSG 5-18 L while both machines type HS 8130.1 work with a mechanical grab and the slurry wall cutter LSC 8-20....

Manitowoc - Wed May 13, 2026
Technicians in Focus: Volker Rodenbeck of Manitowoc
Ask any crane owner what they value most in their cranes, and you will usually hear "uptime." It is a critical factor, and can mean the difference between success and failure on a job. To ensure Manitowoc delivers when it comes to uptime, the company focuses on two areas: first, accelerating new product development to design and build high-performance, reliable cranes; and second, making substantial investments in customer support through its global network of field service technicians....

Liebherr - Wed May 13, 2026
Liebherr USA Co. Mobile, Crawler Cranes Receives Environmental Award From SC&RA
Liebherr USA Co. mobile and crawler cranes received the Environmental Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) at its annual conference hosted on Amelia Island in April 2026....

Manitowoc - Tue May 12, 2026
Gaffert Goes Long With Grove GMK5250XL-1 in Amsterdam
Dutch crane and transport company Gaffert called in its long-boom Grove GMK5250XL-1 for some delicate high-rise lifting work in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam. The crane was the perfect choice for the placement of new glass panels at the Edge, an office development once dubbed ‘The Smartest Building in the World'....

ALL Crane - Mon May 11, 2026
A crane being used to remove HVAC units from a building roof. It might be among the most routine things you'll see (if you accept as routine the ability to easily move something that weighs many tons)....

Manitowoc - Thu May 07, 2026
Potain MCT 385 Cranes Support Construction of World's Longest-Span Road-Rail Bridge
Two Potain MCT 385 topless tower cranes are playing a critical role in the construction of the Zhoushan Taoyaomen Bridge in China. The cranes are owned by Guizhou Shengyongsheng and are working on a critical section of the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway, part of the country's "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed rail network....

NCCCO - Wed April 29, 2026
NCCCO Foundation Launches Crane Career Advisors Program
As part of its continued work to raise awareness about rewarding and exciting careers in the crane industry, the NCCCO Foundation is launching a new program, Crane Career Advisors. The pilot program will help connect individuals with an interest in starting a career in the crane industry with people who are currently working in the industry to help answer common questions....

Grove - Wed April 29, 2026
Grove GMK6400-1 Breathes New Life Into Wind Turbine in Germany
In the Denklingen area of Bavaria, German crane rental company Schmidbauer completed a demanding and time-critical wind turbine project. The company used its Grove GMK6400-1 to replace the bearings on all three turbine blades....

Link-Belt Cranes - Wed April 22, 2026
TCC-800 Completes Foundation Work for 5000-Acre Development
A.W.A. Contracting Co. Inc. (AWA) has completed preliminary foundation work for a new 4,700-acre master-planned development off the U.S. 1 corridor in northern Palm Coast, Fla. The St. Augustine, Fla.-based company lifted 270 pieces of sheet piling with a Link-Belt Cranes TCC-800 telecrawler rented from local Link-Belt Cranes distributor, Kelly Tractor....
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