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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.
Four Potain topless tower cranes are lifting heavy loads and pouring concrete to keep construction on schedule at the complex Vues Ciel (Sky Views) development in Lyon, France. Longstanding Potain customer and local contractor Fontanel has deployed three cranes from its fleet — MDT 248, MDT 268 and MDT 269 — while a fourth, the MDT 389 L16 has been leased from Valente Grue Assistance.....
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ALL Crane - Mon July 28, 2025
Construction is under way on Indianapolis' first brand new bridge over the White River in a half-century. It will reshape the downtown tourism experience and is sure to become a landmark due to its unique design and proximity to Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Convention Center and the near west side neighborhoods....

CEG - Wed July 23, 2025
Classen's Crane Service Expands Its Reach Across New England Region
From lifting timber beams in rural Vermont to raising towers on military bases in New York and dam infrastructure in Georgia, Classen's Crane Service has spent the past three decades growing into one of the region's most versatile and trusted crane service providers....

Manitowoc - Tue July 22, 2025
Grove GMK5250XL-1 Creates Movie Magic With Lee Lifting
A high proportion of Lee Lifting's turnover comes from the film and TV industry. The company has worked on many blockbuster movies and TV shows in more than 40 years of business and also has recently moved to a new, larger location in Camberley Surrey, United Kingdom....

Liebherr - Mon July 21, 2025
Liebherr Tower Crane Crafts Colossal Crazy Horse Carving
In the Black Hills of South Dakota, a large memorial depicting Oglala warrior, Crazy Horse, has been under construction since 1948. It began when Chief Henry Standing Bear wrote a letter to Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski asking him to carve a mountain in the likeness of Crazy Horse to honor Native Americans....

CEG/Exact Crane & Equipment - Tue July 15, 2025
Exact Crane Welcomes Roberson as Michigan Sales Rep
Exact Crane & Equipment Corp. welcomed its new crane salesman, Kenny Roberson. Roberson will be serving customers throughout Michigan. He will be offering the broad range of new and used cranes, parts and attachments that Exact offers along with providing service and repairs....

Manitowoc - Tue July 08, 2025
First Grove GMK3060L-1 Cranes in Egypt Selected for Mega Projects
Egypt has received its first 66 ton Grove GMK3060L-1 all-terrain cranes plus multiple 33 ton Grove RT530E-2 rough-terrain cranes for strategic infrastructure and agricultural developments nationwide. This significant deployment sees the cranes supporting developments in the energy and agricultural sectors....

Gordie Howe International Bridge Project - Tue July 01, 2025
VIDEO: Tower Cranes Leaving Gordie Howe International Bridge
After five years, the two massive tower cranes on either side of the Detroit River are retiring from the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. The tower cranes arrived on site in 2020 in an assembly process that took 35 hours over three days....

Tadano - Tue July 01, 2025
Tadano Completes Acquisition of IHI Transport Machinery's Transportation System Business
Tadano Ltd. announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the transportation system business of IHI Transport Machinery Co. Ltd. This acquisition marks a strategic milestone in Tadano's ongoing effort to expand its product portfolio and enhance value for customers across the globe....

Liebherr - Thu June 26, 2025
Liebherr Tower Cranes at Work on Restoration of Parador de Santiago
Two Liebherr EC-B tower cranes are currently being used in the extensive restoration of the historic Parador de Santiago de Compostela. Supplied by the company Maga Vigo, the 71 EC-B and 125 EC-B cranes are supporting the complex construction works on the Plaza del Obradoiro, directly opposite Santiago's cathedral....

Manitowoc - Tue June 24, 2025
New Aftermarket Rope Cleaner for Grove Cranes Simplifies, Speeds up Maintenance
Manitowoc launches the rope cleaner — an aftermarket rope cleaner for Grove cranes. It comes complete with all necessary straps and shackles, providing customers with a solution for regular wire rope maintenance on all Grove all-terrain cranes....
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