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ALL Family of Companies - Wed November 18, 2020

ALL Crane Corrals Its Resources to Revitalize Detroit's Legendary Book Building

Signs of Detroit's comeback continue with a massive revitalization project of downtown's most recognizable high-rise. The 38-story Book Tower opened in 1926, preceded in 1917 by its 13-story companion structure, the similarly named Book Building....

Manitowoc - Tue September 22, 2020

Potain Recognizes North American Dealers for Offering Training, NCCCO Certification for Self-Erecting Tower Crane Operators

Manitowoc is honoring 12 Potain dealers for their dedication in providing NCCCO training and certification for self-erecting tower cranes for the industry. Daiane Quinlan, Potain's North American sales director, said that these training programs are crucial for Potain to maintain its high standards when servicing customers, as the self-erecting crane market and demand grows strongly in the region....

Manitowoc - Tue August 25, 2020

Manitowoc Updates Free Diagnostic Mobile App, Releases New Bluetooth Pressure Test Kit

Manitowoc has updated its free diagnostic app to include Crane Control System (CCS)-equipped Potain tower cranes, helping operators to interpret diagnostic codes generated by on-board control systems and reduce machine downtime....

ALL Family of Companies - Wed August 05, 2020

ALL Tower Crane Adds Three to Fleet

ALL Tower Crane, a division of the ALL Family of Companies, has added three new towers, each strategically chosen to align with emerging customer demand. Included in the purchase is a Liebherr 125 K fast-erecting tower crane with industry-leading jib length, hook height, and capacity....

Manitowoc - Wed January 22, 2020

Schuster Concrete Construction Commissions First Potain MDT 809 in the U.S.

The first Potain MDT 809 in the United States is deployed on a job site in Washington D.C. Launched at bauma 2019, the new Potain crane has been purchased by the Owings Mills, Md.-based construction company Schuster Concrete Construction (Schuster) and is helping to build the "City Ridge" development, which is a project that will transform the former Fannie Mae headquarters into an urban village....

Maxim Crane Works - Mon February 03, 2020

Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Crane for Your Project

Virtually all construction projects require the lifting, hauling or transportation of heavy materials — which is why cranes play a gigantic role in the development of your project. Deciding which crane is right for your objectives can be an overwhelming task, as the range of options available is limitless....

Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon January 06, 2020

Cranes Continue HOT Streak … and Not Just in Seattle

Though Seattle has led the United States in tower crane numbers for three years now, utilization in this particular crane sector is moving at a good clip all across the country. End users like today's tower crane models for the time and money saved with safe and easy installation, as well as the fact that with a panoramic view of the job site, operators can see exactly where they're placing the load....