A utility crane tipped over in the Small Mall parking lot at approximately 9 a.m. on March 6. No injuries were reported at the scene,…
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GADSDEN, Alabama — An early morning train derailment near Gadsden’s Goodyear Tire and Rubber Plant tangled traffic for several hours along East Meighan Boulevard. Gadsden…
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Elliott Equipment Company unveiled a new 45-ton BoomTruck model at ConExpo that features a 142’ five-section telescopic main boom on a permit-free 50-state federal bridge…
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ALL Crane Celebrates Big Anniversary With Big Link-Belt Purchase
March 6, 2014Link-Belt has announced a major equipment package with ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp., with 30 new Link-Belt cranes slated for immediate and scheduled delivery…
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The first day of Conexpo 2014 exceeded the expectations for the Liebherr Group: Numerous guests from the Americas and beyond came to the Liebherr booth…
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Manitex Inc. has appointed Mr. Kent Feldman as Western regional manager for Manitex Inc. Cranes. Mr Feldmann brings to the role more than 21 years…
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Hoist rope for mobile cranes made from synthetic fibre has been launched by manufacturer Samson and crane maker Manitowoc. The KZTM100 synthetic rope for mobile…
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There’s a couple of brand new cranes on the scene this year, and it looks like a game-changer. Manitowoc have been leading the way in…
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Crane & Lifting News
One of the largest cranes in North America at the Humboldt Mill, MI
March 5, 2014One of the largest cranes on the continent is now on site at the Humboldt Mill in Marquette County. Lundin Mining brought the Terex Demag…
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Manufacturer News
Manitowoc Introduces New Crawler Cranes with Variable Position Counterweight (VPC)
March 5, 2014New from Manitowoc are two ground-breaking crawler cranes, MLC300 and the MLC650 are loaded with features, most notably, the Variable Position Counterweight (VPC). The VPC…
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The Shuttlelift CD5520 is the next-generation industrial crane representing a complete redesign of the current product offering. The Shuttlelift CD5520 has a 20-ton capacity and…
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Manitowoc is introducing a new range of lattice-boom crawler cranes at CONEXPO 2014. Among them is the 165 t (180 USt) capacity Manitowoc MLC165, which…
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It’s time to name Canada’s largest gantry crane that now sits at the foot of Pemberton Avenue. Seaspan’s new 300-tonne crane arrived at Vancouver Shipyards…
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Monday and Tuesday saw the return of a beloved sight on Oregon State University’s campus. A tower crane was brought in to assist with construction…
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First 2 Corvettes lifted by crane from Ky sinkhole (video)
March 5, 2014Two classic Corvettes re-emerged Monday from a giant sinkhole that gobbled up those and six other prized vehicles still trapped beneath the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky. Video…
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Essex-based Emerson Crane Hire has opened a new depot west of London
March 5, 2014The new depot is in Iver, Buckinghamshire, close to Slough, the M4, the M40 and the M25, and has 12 mobile cranes operating from it.…
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Four have already been removed and workmen are expected to completely dismantle the fifth and last portal crane before the end of next week. The…
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Michelin North America Inc. is launching several tires at booth N10378 at the ConExpo – Con/Agg Show taking place March 4-8, 2014, in Las Vegas.…
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Heavy Lift Cranes, Steel Erection, Industrial Rigging and More, by Buckner Companies
March 5, 2014Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) is pleased to host Buckner Companies on this edition of “Industry Today.” Having been in business since 1947, Buckner Companies has…
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UPDATE: The driver of the crane that hit and killed a pedestrian this morning didn’t know he hit someone, Palm Beach Police said. The pedestrian was…