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Articulated loader cranes are expanding in the lower and mid-capacities

Manufacturers are looking to the lower to mid-capacity class with upgrades and range fillers as they seek to maximise sales in their best markets. Eua ...more
Strong demand for cranes and transport equipment at auctions.

Demand is strong for cranes and transport equipment at auctions. Lindsey Anderson reports ...more
A review of ESTA's wind turbine installation conference

Last year was the worst ever for accidents in the wind turbine erection and maintenance business, prompting a major safety conference last month. Alex ...more
Liebherr has developed a tower crane for installing wind turbines

Liebherr has developed a tower crane for installing wind turbines. Its capabilities outclass those of a mobile or crawler crane in certain locations, ...more
Eliminating the need for manual handling, Richard Short reports

Eliminating the need for manual handling should always be at the heart of any risk assessment and reduction strategy, writes Richard Short, sales dire ...more
Hareket 1,241 tonne, four-crane lift in Baku, Azerbaijan

Hareket used four Terex CC 2800-1 crawler cranes to lift and move a 1,241 tonne drilling support module (DSM) in Baku, Azerbaijan ...more
Q&A with Mammoet USA's Richard Miller

Richard Miller’s transition to president of Mammoet USA has been seamless. D.Ann Shiffler talks to him about his new role and its challenges. ...more
TTS International skids world's sixth largest yacht onto semi-submersible

TTS International skidded the world's sixth largest yacht onto a semi-submersible vessel in Abu-Dhabi, UAE. IC reports ...more
Understanding customer needs is vital in crane refurbishment and repair

Keeping abreast of customer needs is a vital element in the refurbishment and repair sector. Euan Youdale reports ...more
Industrial crane manufacturers are focusing on emerging markets

Industrial crane manufacturers are focusing on emerging markets for expansion and product launches ...more
The truck crane's fortunes outside China are mixed

The truck crane may be the biggest selling crane type in the world but its fortunes outside China are mixed ...more
Despite some challenges, China sees huge demand for cranes

China remains under-constructed and continues to experience the largest scale of urbanisation in human history. A consequence is huge demand for crane ...more
Arnold Free, CMLabs chief operating officer, talks about crane simulators

Crane simulators allow operators to experience a range of challenging conditions in one day that could take many years in the workplace. Euan Youdale ...more
New book commemorates SC&RA JOY awards

In partnership with SC&RA, KHL Group will produce a new coffee table book that will commemorate SC&RA's Jobs of the Year awards program. ...more
Heavy lift and transport company Roll-Lift has burst into the international arena

A company built on experience that presents a unique offer is the premise of Roll-Lift, a new international heavy lift and transport business ...more
Saez tower cranes erected in extreme conditions on Mont Blanc

In the face of extreme challenges presented by Alpine weather and topography, a pair of Saez tower cranes was erected to help construct a new cableway ...more
Sterling Crane acquires Freo Group, Global Cranes of Australia

Sterling Crane will acquire Freo Group of Westem Australia and Global Cranes Pty Ltd of Queensland, Australia. ...more
Terex CC-2800-1 performs at Oklahoma wind farm

Seeing a Terex CC2800-1 erect a 2.3 megawatt wind tower in Oklahoma is pretty amazing. D.Ann Shiffler reports ...more
Terex Toplift 025G receives BICES award

Terex Toplift 025G truck crane earns BICES design award. ...more
Ignacio Simón at Linden Comansa talks about winch development in recent years

Ignacio Simón, system designer at Spanish tower crane manufacturer Linden Comansa, talks to Euan Youdale about developments in winch systems over rece ...more
There has been a surge in super heavy lift crawlers and fixed-base ringer models

Capacities are increasing to meet industry requirements. Euan Youdale looks at the surge in super heavy lift crawler cranes and fixed-base ring models ...more
Lifting and transporting wind turbine components is a major challenge

Handling state-of-the-art wind turbine components is a major challenge for crane service companies, turbine OEMs and transport specialists alike ...more
The Shark Link gantry system overcomes space and time constraints

The Shark Link heavy lift gantry extension system was born out of a need to overcome space and time constraints on a major energy project in the USA ...more
Western crane manufacturers continue to invest in India's booming economy

There are concerns over regulation and planning procedures, but western manufacturers continue to make the most out of India's booming economy ...more
There is a trend for high capacity rough terrain cranes but the mid-range remains popular

There is a trend for high capacity rough terrains but the mid-range remains the most popular. The crane type is also breaking out of the North America ...more
Another chance to read D.Ann Shiffler's 9/11 10th anniversary report

It's been 10 years since the terrorist attacks on the USA. Memories of the terrible tragedy and its aftermath have not faded. D.Ann Shiffler reports ...more

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