Crane Industry News

- Tue July 18, 2017

Strong Support Pushes ICUEE 2017 to Exhibit Space Record

Strong exhibitor support has pushed ICUEE, The Demo Expo to record size with 28 acres of the latest utility and construction equipment, products and technologies for attendees to explore, from more than 900 exhibitors (20-plus percent new to the show)....

- Fri July 14, 2017

CraneWorks Announces New Director of Product Support

North American crane dealer CraneWorks has nearly doubled its footprint over the past two years. While this growth is pushing the company to new heights, expansion can also lead to new challenges. To avoid these issues and ensure that customers at all branches receive the same high-quality customer service, CraneWorks announced Michael Bird as the company's new Director of Product Support on July 14....

Janis L. Magin - Fri July 14, 2017

Honolulu Ranked 9th Among Cities With Construction Cranes in Operation

The number of cranes at construction sites around Honolulu has dropped to fewer than half of the number that had dotted the skyline at the peak of the current construction boom, pushing Honolulu down on the Rider Levett Bucknall North American Crane Index....

- Mon July 10, 2017

Empire Crane Sells Terex RT555 to N.Y. Contractor

Empire Crane Company has sold a 2017 Terex RT555 to Keith Grimes Inc. located in Bridgehampton, N.Y. “This crane upgrade for our company will allow us to take on larger jobs than we have previously with a far greater margin of safety....

- Wed July 05, 2017

Alaska's Largest Crane Begins Work to Deconstruct Eklutna River Dam

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) A $7.5 million project to remove a dam in Alaska is set to begin. The project to deconstruct a dam at an Eklutna River ravine to restore salmon populations on the river began in June....

- Fri June 30, 2017

Injured Worker Rescued From 12th Floor of Construction Site

A delicate, sky-high rescue was necessary Thursday when an injured worker was brought down from the 12th floor of a downtown Fort Lauderdale construction site. The incident unfolded about 10 a.m. at 299 N....

- Tue June 27, 2017

Dawes Crane Moves Memorial Phantom F-4 Jet Fighter

A crane operator from Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental maneuvered the Link-Belt crane into place. The weight of the plane was transferred from its display pedestal to the crane's extended boom. The pedestal's bolts were released one by one....

terex - Tue June 27, 2017

Demag AC 300-6 All Terrain Crane Features Strength, Reach, Versatility

The six axle Demag AC 300-6 all-terrain crane, boasting a 350 ton (300 t) classification, features an 262.5 ft. (80 m) main boom and is the first crane of its size in the Demag range equipped with a luffing jib....

- Mon June 26, 2017

Stephenson Announces Dealer Partnership With JekkoUSA

Stephenson Equipment Inc. (SEI) announced a sales partnership with JekkoUSA, exclusive distributor of Jekko minicranes. SEI will offer Jekko's minicranes to businesses through its six locations across Pennsylvania and New York....

Bruce Rolfsen - Wed June 21, 2017

Construction Groups Split on Extending OSHA's Crane Safety Deadline

More than six years after OSHA's construction crane rule was issued in late 2010, the agency is again asking if delay of the certification mandate should continue. This time, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is thinking of postponing enforcement for one year, making Nov....