Mon March 04, 2019
bauma 2019: First Glimpse of New 120-Ton Link-Belt RT
Link-Belt Cranes will introduce the never-before seen 120|RT 120-ton rough terrain crane to the world at bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany, booth number F903/3. Owners will appreciate their return on investment with this 120|RT for its true 120-ton lift chart and operating efficiencies, while operators will continue to reap the benefits of Link-Belt's continued crane design innovations providing greater efficiency and comfort....
Mon March 04, 2019
Grove GMK Tandem Lift Showcases Impressive Heavy Lift At Detroit Docks
JJ Curran, a Detroit, Michigan-based crane rental and lifting service, recently was called upon to help with a massive lifting job at the city docks. The project involved hoisting a 116.5 ton (105.6 t) gas "scrubber," which was 109 ft....
Wed February 27, 2019
BAR-S Services' Link-Belt ATC-3275 'On the Clock' for 96 Hours in Colorado
Cheyenne, Wyo.-based BAR-S Services (BAR-S) took ownership of a new 275-ton (250-t) ATC-3275 all-terrain crane from Link-Belt distributor Strong's Crane Service. In its nearly third decade of operation (founded in 1990), BAR-S specializes in erecting and dismantling oil rigs, supporting the oil and gas industry in northeastern Colorado and Wyoming....
Tue February 26, 2019
Class in Session for Empire Crane Service Technicians
Empire Crane service technicians took a break from the cold and were in class with the Demag service and maintenance training program Feb. 4 to 8. The class taught by Training Instructor Robert Ourt focused on the technical components of the Demag 5 axle family of all terrain cranes, including the AC 130-5, AC 160-5, AC 220-5, and AC 250-5....
Mon February 25, 2019
Terex to Sell Demag Mobile Cranes Business
Terex Corporation has announced that it has agreed to sell its Demag Mobile Cranes business to Tadano Ltd. for an enterprise value of approximately $215 million. The Demag Mobile Cranes business manufactures and sells all terrain cranes and large crawler cranes....
Wed February 13, 2019
Tower Crane Christened 'Ichabod' Becomes Star of Cleveland's Playhouse Square
There's a new social media celebrity hailing from the shores of Lake Erie. He's tall, rugged, and hangs out with the live theater crowd near the bright marquee lights. He's also a tower crane....
Wed February 13, 2019
Stoneridge-Orlaco Announces Empire Crane as Preferred Partner
Empire Crane Company recently became a preferred partner of Orlaco products. It will be responsible for the approach of the United States crane industry. Empire Crane will be the industry partner regarding quotations, sales and service of Orlaco camera monitor systems....
Tue February 12, 2019
Terex, Demag Work on Orlando's Massive I-4 Ultimate Project
At 21 miles long and $2.3 billion, Orlando's massive I-4 Ultimate is the largest infrastructure project in the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) history. By the time the last yard of concrete is placed in 2021, the project will consume 6.7 million cu....
Tue February 12, 2019
Maeda to Bring New Mini Cranes to bauma 2019
Maeda USA, along with Maeda Seisakusho Japan and AB Kranlyft, will be presenting several new mini crane models at the Bauma Exhibition, the world's leading machinery trade fair, April 8 to14 in Munich, Germany....
Mon February 11, 2019
OSHA Delays Crane Operator Evaluation Documentation Requirement
In response to industry requests, OSHA has announced it is delaying full enforcement of its requirement for employers to evaluate their crane operators. In a memorandum to OSHA Regional Administrators and State Plans, OSHA Acting Director of the Directorate of Construction Scott Ketcham stated that during the first 60 days of enforcement (until April 15, 2019), OSHA will evaluate good faith efforts taken by employers in their attempt to meet the new documentation requirements for operators of cranes used in construction....