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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.

Big Cranes to Perform Heavy Work All Over U.S. This Summer

The number of big cranes at work across the country is down this year. But they are trending taller, as building projects are designed for higher heights and larger loads. This year opened with a continued downward trend in crane counts, according to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) crane count.....
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Liebherr 81 K.1 Fast-Erecting Crane Stands Tall On Vancouver Island

An apartment complex is taking shape not far from Departure Bay in the Canadian coastal town of Nanaimo. The Liebherr 81 K.1 fast-erecting crane involved in the project was supplied by crane hire provider Bigfoot Crane Company Inc....


Crane Service Inc. Expands Fleet With Liebherr LG 1800-1.0 Lattice Boom Crane

Crane Service Inc. took delivery of a Liebherr LG 1800-1.0 lattice boom crane. The crane served as one of many displays during Liebherr Customer Day at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH in June 2024. This acquisition will add to Crane Service Inc.'s massive fleet of 80-plus Liebherr machines....


Manitowoc, Core Machinery Expand Rebuild, Repair Services in Southwest

Core Machinery is Manitowoc's newest EnCORE partner, bringing certified hydraulic cylinder repair services to Manitowoc cranes in Arizona. As part of the EnCORE program, highly skilled technicians at Core Machinery's Hydraulic Reman facility in Tucson will rebuild hydraulic pumps and motors to meet OEM standards using only OEM parts....


TCC-2500 Lifts Roof Panels for Large Distribution Facility

Smith Erectors of Markle, Ind., is utilizing the reach and versatility of two Link-Belt telescopic cranes — the TCC-2500 and the ATC-3275 — for construction of a new 700,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing and distribution facility....


NCCCO Foundation Announces Board Appointments, Retirements, Elected Officers for 2024

The NCCCO Foundation announced several new appointments, retirements, and new officers to its board of directors who began their service on July 1. After long and distinguished service to the NCCCO Foundation, Kerry Hulse, retired vice president of operations, Deep South Crane & Rigging, Houston, Texas; Tim Watters, president, Hoffman Equipment, Piscataway, N.J.; and Chris Ryan, retired vice president of equipment, Boh Bros....


Link-Belt 120|RT Aids Renewable Gas Project in London, Ky

McAdoo's Towing & Crane Service of West Alexander, Pa., is utilizing a Link-Belt 120|RT rough terrain crane (120 ton) to connect a landfill site to a renewable natural gas pipeline network in London, Ky....


Europe's Largest Ever Potain Top-Slewing Cranes Tackle Massive Gravagna Viaduct Refurbishment in Italy

Manitowoc marks a significant achievement with the successful assembly of the world's first four Potain MDLT 1109 cranes for a complex project — the refurbishment of the Gravagna viaduct near Genoa, in Italy....


Big Red Crane Company Expands Fleet With Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 Mobile Crane

Big Red Crane Company Inc. took delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane, adding to its fleet of nine cranes. The California-based company offers a variety of services, including residential and commercial hoisting needs....


Finishing Touches: WSDOT, Crews Near Completion of New Bridge On U.S. 101

The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and its construction crews are nearing the finish of the construction of the new Elwah River Bridge on U.S. 101 west of Port Angeles, Wash. Following a nine-day closure where crews put some finishing touches on the $42 million construction project, the new span is now open....


More Reach, Strength, Flexibility With New Grove Rough-Terrain Cranes

Manitowoc has launched two new Grove rough-terrain cranes that offer best-in-class boom length and strength to set new standards for the 65 and 80 ton classes. The GRT765 and GRT780 also deliver improved operator comfort and easier servicing inside a compact design package....




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  7. USACE Launches Phase 2 of $11.7M Cleveland Harbor Dredging Project  →
  8. Alabama Breaks Ground On $3.2B Mobile River Bridge  →
  9. Trimble Announces Winners of 2026 Construction Innovation Awards  →
  10. RPI Rentals Opens New Birmingham HQ, Doubling Capacity  →
  11. INDOT's Level Up 31 Reaches Milestone  →
  12. Caterpillar Completes Acquisition of Fabick Cat Dealership  →
  13. Merlo America Brings U.S. Dealers to Italy  →
  14. VIDEO: Equip Expo 2026 Features More Than 1,100 Exhibits  →
  15. N.C. Receives $873M for Helene Road, Bridge Repairs  →
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  18. Yanmar, Hitachi Advance Collaboration to Strengthen Compact Equipment Offerings in North America  →
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