Mon June 08, 2020
Keeping OSHA at Bay — How to Properly Evaluate Your Operators
This is the third article covering OSHA's three steps to operator qualification. The first, "OSHA Takes Training to a Higher Level," (Crane Hot Line, June 2019, page 12) covers OSHA's expansion of operator training....
Wed June 03, 2020
Grove TMS700E Delivers High Mobility, Return on Investment for Industrial Contractor in Ohio
Immediately after receiving its new Grove TMS700E truck-mounted crane in October 2019, industrial contractor R.G. Smith put it to work. After being part of several projects over the last six months, the crane is now erecting a 300,000 sq....
Tue June 02, 2020
Mr. Crane Eyeing Expansion
Mr. Crane, now among the largest crane and rigging firms in southern Calif., is celebrating the 51st anniversary of its founding in 1969 and the company, which crane industry veteran Lee Steinberg acquired in 2000, is looking to expand its operational footprint in the west....
Tue June 02, 2020
Lift & Move USA Launches New Website with Resources for Students, Educators and Industry Professionals
The crane, rigging, and specialized transportation industry relies on people with technical skills, but faces a shortage of qualified workers. In order to promote the career opportunities in this fast-paced, high-tech sector, Lift & Move USA connects students and educators with the people, equipment and companies that work in crane, rigging and specialized transportation operations....
Tue June 02, 2020
'Rest of the West' $455M Project Starts to Take Shape
With two new gantry cranes towering against the sky, there's no doubt a $455 million project outside of Seattle is well underway. It's part of a program the Washington DOT (WSDOT) calls the "Rest of the West," a series of projects for the remaining $1.6 billion in improvements to SR 520....
Wed May 27, 2020
GAAC Commerz GmbH Expands Its Fleet With Another Tadano in the Form of the ATF 60G-3
When it comes to finding a special type of crane, GAAC Commerz GmbH has never had any issues. After all, the crane services firm based in Mittenwalde on the outskirts of Berlin has been a Tadano customer for many years....
Wed May 27, 2020
Mammoet Lands Biggest Contract for Arctic LNG2 Project
Technip-led joint venture NovArcticin cooperation with Saipem and NIPIgas has engaged Mammoet as an unloading, transportation and installation contractor for the Arctic LNG 2 project. Having the benefit of the world's largest heavy-duty equipment fleet, Mammoet demonstrated the ability to provide a wide range of machines in large quantities at peak times on site....
Thu May 21, 2020
Michael Walker Joins Empire Crane Team
Michael (Mike) Walker has been added to Empire Crane New England's sales team. As the newest salesman, he'll be responsible for supporting customers and representing the many crane manufacturer's that Empire has to offer....
Wed May 13, 2020
Cranes Pick, Hold Chicago-Area Conveyor Bridge During Demo
To upgrade the processing line at a Chicago-area metals-handling plant, a truss bridge supporting a conveyor needed to be removed to make way for its eventual replacement. The conveyor feeds a kiln where material is heated to remove impurities....
Tue May 12, 2020
ALL's Steve Freckmann Receives SC&RA Pinnacle Award
Steve Freckmann, general manager of Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, has received the Pinnacle Award from the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA)....