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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.

All the Work You Don't See

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).....
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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 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 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....


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....


Link-Belt Cranes Recognized for Energy Performance Excellence

Link-Belt Cranes will receive the 2026 SAAZ Energy Performance Excellence Award for its investment in energy efficiency, cost savings and overall operational performance. The award is provided by Big Shine Energy of Newburgh, N.Y., a global leader in turnkey solutions for HVAC and solar energy....


New Mobile Training, Technology Center Hits the Road Following ConExpo Launch

The Mobile Training and Technology Center (MTTC) was one of the highlights on the Manitowoc booth at this year's ConExpo-Con/AGG exhibition. It's a mobile facility that brings the classroom to the customer, enabling Manitowoc dealers to host live, in-person training courses at their offices, no matter where they are in North America....


Inside EnCORE: How OEM Remanufacturing Maximizes Lifetime Crane Value

For many crane owners, an ongoing challenge is trying to maintain uptime and performance while managing an aging fleet and rising capital costs. For rental companies and contractors, the pressure is on to keep equipment productive — and profitable....


Topside Decommissioning Projects Streamlined With Combined Planning

Oil and gas topsides are colossal offshore structures that can weigh tens of thousands of tons, so their safe removal requires specialist equipment and careful planning. Mammoet has been working with Allseas for many years, supporting it to offload some of the world's biggest topsides from its specialist vessels onto quaysides for disposal....


Another Liebherr 1000 EC-H Joins Crazy Horse Memorial Project in S.D.

High above the rugged slopes of South Dakota's Black Hills, one of the world's most ambitious monuments advances with greater lifting power. At ConExpo 2026, the Crazy Horse Memorial project team selected another Liebherr 1000 EC-H high-top tower crane from Morrow to support construction of one of the world's largest sculptural undertakings....


Liebherr Tower Cranes, Tenstar Join Forces to Improve Crane Operator Training

The agreement between Tenstar and Liebherr tower cranes was officially concluded at ConExpo 2026. The expanded partnership underscores Liebherr's commitment to further digitising and sustainably improving the quality of training for skilled workers....




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  4. Stephenson Equipment Show Draws More Than 500 Guests  →
  5. Glastonbury's K2 Infrastructure Builds Reputation By Finding Better Ways  →
  6. Oshkosh S-Series Introduces New Axle Configurations  →
  7. Ransom Ranch Puts I Dig Texas Attachments to Work  →
  8. Tracey Road Equipment Celebrates 50th Anniversary  →
  9. New Boston Street Bridge Reopens in Woburn, Mass.  →
  10. R.J. Noble Rehabs 15.3-Mi. Stretch of PCH  →
  11. Conn. Plans 2027 Pavement Preservation On Route 2  →
  12. NPCA Announces Honorees for 'Built for Purpose' Awards  →
  13. 3West Equipment Builds Hydraulic Breaker Business  →
  14. Link-Belt Crane RTC-80130 SII Helps Expedite Emergency Services  →
  15. Monroe Tractor Event Features Equipment Demos, More  →
  16. AED Expands State Government Affairs Program Nationwide  →
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