- Thu November 13, 2008
New Crane Standards Product to Enhance Safe Operations
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) now has available the ASSE/ANSI A10 Crane Safety Standards Package to help safety professionals conduct safe crane operations in construction and demolition operations....
- Wed November 12, 2008
Safety Handrails Now Standard on Liebherr Crawler Cranes Sold in U.S.
Liebherr Nenzing Crane Co. is now fitting handrails as standard on top of crawler cranes delivered to U.S. customers to reduce the risk of operators falling while climbing over the crane. Crane operators and maintenance technicians are periodically required to clamber over the top of cranes, to access the engine or to inspect winches, ropes and other components....
- Sat November 08, 2008
E-Crane Offers Alternative to Offloading Bulk Materials
In small ports around the world, the ever increasing need to offload bulk materials such as coal and limestone at rates from 300 to 2,000 tons (272 to 1,814 t) per hour and do it as economically as possible calls for modern equipment with greater efficiency than can be provided by many of the older cranes still in operation today....
- Sat November 08, 2008
ALL Erection & Crane Now Offers Large Parts Inventory
ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. now offers a wide inventory of new and used name brand parts in stock for quick delivery from strategic locations throughout the United States and Canada. Engines/transmissions, booms/jibs, blocks, buckets, gear cases, brake parts, bearings, cable reels, wheels, wire rope, and more — ALL has parts in stock for cranes, aerial work platforms, boom trucks, material handlers and other equipment....
- Tue November 04, 2008
Gibson Industrial, SIC/Southern Crane Announce Merger
Gibson Industrial Services has merged with Southern Industrial Constructors/Southern Crane. In addition to its optical alignment, millwright/rigging and plant relocation services, the Kings Mountain, N.C.-based Gibson Industrial brings to the newly combined organization long-standing customer relationships nationwide, along with added coverage in the Charlotte metro/I-85 business corridor area....
Zoie Clift - Mon November 03, 2008
Roadwork on Hold as Crews Relocate Utilities
Gilchrist Construction Company, a heavy highway contractor based in central Louisiana, is in the midst of a $23.3 million project in Shreveport. According to Project Manager Justin Rhodes, the job, which began July 28 and is expected to be completed by July 1, 2011, consists of replacing a heavily traveled two lane road with a five lane road (two lanes in each direction with a center turn lane)....
- Sun November 02, 2008
Manitex International Corp. Acquires Assets of Crane, Schaeff Companies
Manitex has acquired the assets of Crane and Machinery Inc. (Crane), and Schaeff Inc, (Schaeff) for $3.7 million, consisting of $1.0 million in stock and assumption of $2.7 million in debt. Crane and Schaeff, formerly private companies owned by GT Distribution, had combined 2007 revenues of $21 million....
- Tue October 28, 2008
Caterpillar Yellow Ideal for Habitat Restoration Sciences
Historically, construction machinery hasn’t been closely associated with preserving natural habitats and working around nesting or protected species. However, Mark Girard, president of Habitat Restoration Sciences Inc., found Caterpillar compact construction equipment to increase productivity without being detrimental to the natural surroundings....
Mary Reed - Wed October 15, 2008
I-5 Project Tackled With Nickel Package
When the new I-5/SR 502 interchange is completed in Washington State next year, not only will Battle Ground be directly connected to the interstate but a new entry and exit point also will have been provided for the limited access highway, shortening the route between the two roads and leading to reduced travel time....
- Tue October 07, 2008
Stafford Named Authorized Terex Crane Dealer in Alabama
Stafford has been appointed the state of Alabama as part of its Terex Crane territory. With the expansion of territory, Stafford now supports customers’ lifting needs in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Maryland....
