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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.

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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Maeda Mini Crawler Saves the Day for Rooftop A/C Project

Even in the crane business, where long booms and massive capacities are often coveted, bigger isn't always better. That's how a tiny crane that folds down to a mere 30 in. across ended up the hero of a rooftop utility project....


Northbank Civil and Marine Purchases Tadano GTC-1600

Northbank Civil and Marine, a heavy civil, marine and industrial constructor located in Vancouver, Wash., recently needed a powerful and versatile crane for multiple dam projects. Lennon Crane — the Tadano distributor in Washington and Oregon — had the perfect fit with a GTC-1600 teleboom crawler....


Two Grove Cranes From Palumbo Heavy Lift Team Up for Spectacular Tandem Lifts in Naples

Italian heavy lift and transport company Palumbo Heavy Lift used two strong Grove all-terrain cranes to dismantle long masts on a sailing superyacht at a yard in Naples. The yard is one of seven owned by Palumbo Group....


Potain MCT 275 Tower Cranes Chosen for Residential Project in Baghdad

Two Potain MCT 275 tower cranes are leading construction on TILAL BAGHDAD, a major new high-rise residential development in Baghdad, Iraq. Real estate company Mawared Al Khaleej is building the new development and purchased the cranes directly from Manitowoc's sales team in the Middle East....


Dutch Crane Company Goes XL With Grove to Boost Growth

Dutch crane rental and transport company, Kraanverhuur T. Pater, has replaced its older five-axle Grove crane with a newer, stronger option, and has enjoyed immediate returns. The company upgraded to the higher capacity GMK5150XL all-terrain crane....


Third Generation Keeps CC&S Reaching New Heights

As one of the oldest Manitowoc dealers in the United States, Cleveland Crane & Shovel Sales Inc. (CC&S) has a history of customer service and support. This has been the key to the company's more than 50 years of selling, renting and servicing cranes and led to CC&S being designated an Elite Manitowoc dealer in 2004....


Grove GMK5250XL-1 Called in for High-Rise Project in Downtown Amsterdam

Dutch transportation and lifting company, Gaffert, dispatched its new Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane to an office development in downtown Amsterdam for its first job. The crane worked with its full 257.5 ft....


Manitou North America Names Stevenson Crane, J. Rene Lafond as First 'Partner Dealers'

Manitou North America has named Stevenson Crane Service LLC of Illinois and Indiana, and Quebec's J. Rene Lafond as its first ever "Partner Dealers" — a designation given to Manitou dealers who exhibit quantifiable excellence in product sales, parts support and service in its territory....


Grove GMK6300L-1 Comes to Rescue Following Incident at Istanbul Airport

Turkish crane rental company ÖZ TUNCEL and its Grove GMK6300L-1 all-terrain crane were called in for a rescue operation at Istanbul Airport. A FedEx Express Boeing 767 cargo plane touched down at the airport without its front landing gear, bumping its nose on the runway and sending sparks flying in a dramatic incident that attracted worldwide attention....


Liebherr Presents Powerful 6-Axle Crane: LTM 1400-6.1

The Liebherr factory in Ehingen, Germany, has updated its product range and launched the world's most powerful 6-axle crane: the new LTM 1400-6.1 has a 230 ft. telescopic boom and is characterized by clever and simple set-up processes....




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