Mary Reed - Mon April 26, 2010
New Allegheny Bridge Project in Final Stage
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is heading a $190 million project to replace an aging span across the Allegheny River with the first major post-tensioned segmental bridges in the Commonwealth....
- Thu April 15, 2010
E-Dredger Shows Great Balance
The new E-Dredger features the E-Crane super-balanced equilibrium principle for smooth, efficient, energy saving operation in dredging and related applications. These includes operations such as piling, ship salvaging, heavy construction with dynamiting, classic dike works, construction of breakwaters, land reclamation, and beach and embankment preservations....
- Tue April 13, 2010
Two-Year Warranty Program for Terex Cranes Built in USA
All Terex rough terrain cranes, crawler cranes, boom trucks, truck cranes and tower cranes built in the USA and sold by Terex in 2010 will be covered by a full two year factory warranty. “By extending our warranty from one to two years, we are reinforcing our commitment to design and build products of exceptional quality and value and to provide superior product support,” according to Marco Gentilini, vice president and general manager, Terex Cranes North America....
Jennifer Rupp - Mon March 29, 2010
Mekis Works ’in Harmony’ With Jackson Township
Just a few short months after Harmony Junction made the news for the removal of 200-year-old blockages in the Connoquenessing Creek, the small town has garnered public interest again with the replacement of a prominent multi-girder bridge....
- Fri March 19, 2010
NCCER Releases Tower Crane Operator Curriculum
NCCER has released the 2010 Contren Learning Series Tower Crane Operator curriculum. NCCER worked with subject matter experts representing industry from across the country to introduce relevant industry material into the new book....
- Tue March 02, 2010
ALL Sunshine Crane Rental Earns Two Safety Awards
ALL Sunshine Crane Rental of Apopka, Fla., a member of the ALL Family of Companies, was presented with two awards from the Florida division of the United Safety Council at its awards banquet on Jan. 22....
Mary Reed - Mon March 01, 2010
New South Street Bridge in Philadelphia Under Way
It was time to take action to replace an almost 90-year-old bridge spanning the Schuylkill Expressway (Interstate 76) in Philadelphia. Not only was the South Street Bridge structurally deficient, but a six-ton weight limit was in operation, and in addition, the structure had been shedding chunks of concrete, including some that landed on the expressway....
- Tue February 23, 2010
Empire Crane Earns Terex Award for Top Sales, Parts Support
Preceding January’s AED Conference in San Antonio, Texas, Terex Cranes held its third annual dealer conference to discuss the future, and award exemplary distributors for outstanding work in 2009....
Kerry Lynn Kirby - Mon February 22, 2010
Construction Begins on North Carolina’s First Toll Road
North Carolina’s first toll road, the Western Wake Freeway, will leave those traveling the length of the 12.5-mi. (20.1 km) roadway with an average 20 minutes more free time per trip, according to Jason R....
- Wed February 17, 2010
Manitowoc 16000 Wind Attachment Boosts Crane’s Capacity
A new attachment for Manitowoc’s Model 16000 crawler crane boosts the crane’s capacity to place the latest generation of wind turbines. The Manitowoc 16000 wind attachment uses existing hardware in a new configuration and gives the crane enhanced lift ability when working at short radii, as is generally required in wind turbine erection....
