A follow-up inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration at San Cast Inc. found workers still exposed to amputation and…
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Crane & Lifting News
One of world’s largest crane is part of Pine Bend refinery work in Minny
May 8, 2014If you’re one of the many Cannon Falls area people working at Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery or even just one of the many…
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Mishaps
Operator injured when old school Pettibone crane overturns in Point Loma, Cali (Video)
May 8, 2014SAN DIEGO — A crane operator was badly injured and trapped Monday when the crane overturned while hoisting a large steel container at a Scripps…
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One of the two big red construction cranes that have decorated the Portland skyline during the construction of Tilikum Crossing, TriMet’sPortland-Milwuakie light rail bridge, came…
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — Construction at a Miami beach building has been put on hold after a crane toppled over on top of a…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – A crane fell partway into an underground parking garage in downtown Idaho Falls on Tuesday evening. The driver was trying to…
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Smiley Lifting Solutions, Phoenix, Ariz., has introduced a telescopic-boom crane that can mount on a single-axle non-CDL truck, provide an 84-ft. tip height, and lift…
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Manitowoc Company, Inc. (MTWÂ -Â Analyst Report) reported adjusted earnings from continuing operations of 17 cents per share, a year-over-year increase of 55% aided by sound performance…
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Imagine a construction site filled with 70-year-old workers. For crane operator Alan Blevin, the federal government’s announcement it will raise the retirement age could make this…
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Manufacturer News
Manitex International’s Liftking Subsidiary Secures Five-Year $38.9 Million Contract
May 1, 2014BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., April 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ –Manitex International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTX), a leading international provider of cranes and specialized materials and container handling equipment today announced that…
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Anyone seeking the location of a Wednesday afternoon open house hosted by one of the newest businesses in Fort Dodge needed only to look up…
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Manufacturer News
Manitex International, Inc. will Report 2014 First Quarter Financial Results on May 8, 2014
May 1, 2014BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., April 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Manitex International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTX), a leading international provider of cranes and specialized material and container handling equipment today announced…
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Material handling solutions provider Terex Corp. (Â TEXÂ ), Wednesday said its profit for the first quarter increased from a year ago, on some improved performance at…
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Industry NewsManufacturer News
Coastline Equipment Orders Three Range-Topping Skyjack Telehandlers
April 30, 2014Skyjack recently sold three Skyjack Tier 4 Interim compliant ZB2044 telehandlers to Coastline Equipment. The California-based company purchased the three Skyjack ZB2044 in a move to win more…
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Industry News
Construction Equipment Market By Product Expected To Reach USD 208.36 Billion By 2020
April 30, 2014The global market for construction equipment is expected to reach USD 208.36 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc.…
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The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has elected its slate of officers for the 2014 to 2015 term. The election was held during the…
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As litigation continues over a Bloomberg administration plan that would dramatically change the licensing rules for crane operators, a bill that would block the policy…
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 30, 2014 /CNW/ – Strongco Corporation (TSX: SQP) today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Summary* Revenue increased by 7%…
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Industry News
Port Authority Commissioner intervened so private client could use crane model deemed unsafe in NY
April 28, 2014A former Port Authority commissioner who moonlighted as a private-sector engineer intervened on behalf of one of his clients so they could use a type…
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CHULA VISTA (CBS 8) – A construction worker is hurt tonight after a crane accident in the South Bay. The worker was in this crane…