Crane Industry News

- Tue January 13, 2004

Harvey Takes to the Road With Kawasakis and Kobelcos

Some people wonder about the “road of life” that they have chosen and whether the “road” not taken would have been the better choice. Gary Harvey isn’t one of those people....

- Wed January 07, 2004

Demolition Resumes After Indiana Crane Collapse

EVANSVILLE, IN (AP) Demolition resumed on a multistory apartment building following the collapse of part of a 100-ton (90.7 t) crane being used to tear it down. Work on the project came to a sudden halt Monday afternoon when a weld snapped on the crane, causing part of the equipment to topple north and graze a nearby YWCA building....

Brenda Ruggiero - Mon December 29, 2003

Massive I-95 Bridgeport Corridor Speeds Forward

A major reconstruction is currently under way on Interstate 95 at Bridgeport, CT. Known as the I-95 Bridgeport Corridor, the project has an estimated total cost of $422.7 million. Notice to proceed was given on Aug....

- Mon December 22, 2003

Southeastern Crane Opens Doors of New Charlotte Location

On Dec. 11, Southeastern Crane welcomed its Charlotte, NC, neighbors into the company's newly-constructed facility. The 10,000-sq.-ft. office, warehouse and service shop is located at 5014 Davidson Highway in Concord and replaces Southeastern Crane's former location on Reames Road....

- Wed December 17, 2003

Manitowoc Crane Group Holds Expo in Shady Grove, Draws Big Crowd

The Manitowoc Crane Group held a Product Expo for distributors and customers Sept. 21 to 24. The exhibition took place at the Shady Grove, PA, facility demonstration area and featured a variety of products....

- Fri December 05, 2003

Southeastern Crane Moves to Charlotte

Southeastern Crane has announced the grand opening of its newly-constructed facility in the Charlotte, NC-area. Vice President and General Manager Dallas Johnson recently confirmed the completion of the 10,000-sq.-ft....

- Wed December 03, 2003

ALL Crane Rental Brings ’Full Service’ to Mississippi

ALL Crane Rental of Georgia continues to expand its coverage westward by offering full service capabilities to Mississippi and surrounding states. ALL Crane Rental has been serving the Mississippi market for several years with help from its Atlanta-area facility....

- Sat November 29, 2003

Gary Neff Starts Up Crane Service With Single Grove TM180

For Gary Neff, opening Neff Crane Service in Culpeper, VA, required risking the roof over his head. Ten years ago, Neff, a former iron worker, grew “fed up” with the politics involved in working for other people, so he mortgaged his house in order to purchase a 1972 Grove TM180 crane....

Angela B. Hurni - Thu November 27, 2003

Helping to Curb Traffic Fatalities, Barnhill Proceeds With U.S. 17 Job

Alongside of busy two-lane U.S. 17 in Chesapeake, VA, is a sign alerting motorists that 25 people have died since 1988 on the traffic-heavy commuter route between North Carolina and South Hampton Roads....

- Tue November 25, 2003

Reed & Reed Spans ME’s Kennebec With Link-Belt Crane

Reed & Reed celebrated its 75th anniversary by submitting the award-winning bid to build a new $10-million bridge over the Kennebec River in Augusta, ME. Almost as if to put the final candle on its birthday cake, the company took delivery on a new 250-ton (225 t) capacity Link-Belt LS-278H crawler crane....