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The crane industry is an essential part of the construction, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. Cranes are used to lift and move heavy materials, equipment, and machinery from one location to another, making them crucial in building tall structures, assembling large objects, and transporting goods across long distances. The industry includes various types of cranes, such as tower cranes, mobile cranes, overhead cranes, and gantry cranes, each designed for specific purposes. The industry is highly regulated, with strict safety guidelines and certification requirements to ensure the safe operation of cranes and the protection of workers and the public.

Two Scopes, Two Cranes, One Campus in Milwaukee

Froedtert Hospital is undergoing a major campus expansion that includes a new six-story parking garage with four elevators, three stair towers and a skywalk that links to a new expansion of its main hospital building.....
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Liebherr Cranes Power One of Alaska's Largest Infrastructure Projects

In the remote wilderness of southern Alaska, innovation meets determination. The Juneau Creek Bridge, spanning an impressive 951 ft. (290 m) is set to become the one of the largest infrastructure projects in the state, transforming traffic flow and safety along the Kenai Peninsula....


First Potain MDT 489 in Iceland Drives New Construction Thinking On Reykjavik Project

A Potain MDT 489 topless crane is leading work on a new residential development in Reykjavik, Iceland, where it is managing all lifting duties. Bought by local Potain dealer DS Lausnir, the crane is being rented to ÓS-Byggingar, which is overseeing the construction of the eight-story complex....


Water Work: Two Crawler Cranes From ALL Help Build Underwater Pipeline Off Myrtle Beach

Crane work is usually measured in height. On Myrtle Beach, it is being measured in distance below the surface and out to sea. To help prevent erosion along the 60 mi. of South Carolina coastline known as the Grand Strand, tourist towns along the path have invested in a series of stormwater infrastructure improvements....


Potain MDT 269 Supports Major Hydropower Plant Upgrade in Northern Italy

A major hydropower modernization project in the Aosta Valley, Italy, is using a Potain MDT 269 J12 topless tower crane. The historic Hone hydroelectric power plant has operated for more than 100 years and, when reconstruction is complete, annual energy production is expected to double from 50 to 100 GWh....


Manitowoc Expands U.S. Aftermarket Support With Enhanced Rapid Response Shop

Manitowoc has bolstered its customer support operations by expanding its Rapid Response Shop in North America. The enlarged facility draws on the broader resources of the company's largest manufacturing facility in Shady Grove, Pa....


Shift in Priorities Raises Crane Demand

The total number of construction cranes on the job across the United States holds steady, but as "urban construction priorities" shift, collectively crane counts increased by 60 percent nationally. Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) found that development patterns are changing where and how cranes are being used....


Ceccanti Takes Delivery of First Grove GHC220 in North America

Construction company Ceccanti has taken delivery of the first Grove GHC220 in North America. Based in Tacoma, Wash., Ceccanti selected the 220-ton telescoping crawler crane for its combination of high lifting capacity, fast setup and strong mobility....


Pfeifer Group Sends Grove GMK5150XL to Handle Delicate Restoration Work On 200-Year-Old Windmill

The Hermien Windmill is a popular local landmark in the small village of Harreveld in the Achterhoek region of The Netherlands. It was recently renovated ahead of its reopening to the public in April 2026....


Liebherr Cranes Power Genoa Mega Drydock

The construction of a mega dry dock for large cruise ships in Genoa is one of the most important maritime building projects in Italy. R.C.M. Costruzioni srl is relying on three Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes for the challenging construction of the slurry walls: the HS 8100.1 is equipped with the hydraulic grab HSG 5-18 L while both machines type HS 8130.1 work with a mechanical grab and the slurry wall cutter LSC 8-20....


Technicians in Focus: Volker Rodenbeck of Manitowoc

Ask any crane owner what they value most in their cranes, and you will usually hear "uptime." It is a critical factor, and can mean the difference between success and failure on a job. To ensure Manitowoc delivers when it comes to uptime, the company focuses on two areas: first, accelerating new product development to design and build high-performance, reliable cranes; and second, making substantial investments in customer support through its global network of field service technicians....




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