Crane Industry News

Manitowoc - Thu August 19, 2021

Manitowoc Agrees to Acquire Aspen Equipment

The Manitowoc Company Inc. , a global manufacturer of cranes and lifting solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Aspen Equipment, Co....

DICA - Tue August 17, 2021

DICA Outrigger, Crane Pads Now Used Worldwide

DICA recently closed a historic sale in Antarctica to the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). With this purchase, DICA's outrigger pads and crane pads are now in use on all seven continents and in more than 50 countries around the world....

ALL Family of Companies - Mon August 16, 2021

ALL Family of Companies New Purchase Will Be Largest Crane in Fleet

Next spring, the ALL Family of Companies takes delivery of what will immediately become the largest crane in its fleet. The Liebherr LR 11000 lattice boom crawler boasts a 1,200-ton capacity and 551 ft....

ALL Family of Companies - Wed August 11, 2021

ALL Crane Goes to the Beach for Hotel Construction on Florida's Gulf Coast

Building a hotel might sound like routine construction, but when you're in the tourist town of Panama City Beach, Florida — and you're building directly on the beach — nothing is routine....

Tadano - Wed August 04, 2021

Tadano Upgrades AC 4.110-1, AC 5.120-1 All Terrain Cranes

Mobile crane manufacturer Tadano is betting on being on the cutting edge of things, and so the company recently decided to upgrade more than just the name of its four-axle and five-axle cranes in the 110 to 130 ton class....

Manitowoc - Tue August 03, 2021

Manitowoc to Showcase New Product Strength at Utility Expo

Manitowoc will display three of its strongest new offerings for the utilities market at The Utility Expo this year: the National Crane NBT60XL boom truck; the NBT45-2, a compact 45-ton model from its new NBT40-2 Series; and the Grove GHC110 telescoping crawler crane that just launched in July....

Empire Crane Company - Mon August 02, 2021

Mike Baron Named Salesman of Empire Crane's WNY Territory

Mike Baron is the newest addition to Empire Crane's sales team. Baron will be responsible for serving customers' crane needs in western New York. "I am most looking forward to meeting new people in the industry, helping customers find cranes that best suit their business needs, and joining a fast-paced company where everyday is different" Baron said....

Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu July 29, 2021

How to Be an A+ Crane Signal Person

The signal person is one of the most critical roles on a construction site where a crane is in operation. The qualified signaler prevents accidents, ensures solid lift and placement of the load and keeps everyone safe on the ground....

CraneCo - Wed July 28, 2021

CraneCo, SANY Will Host 2021 Demo Days Event in Tulsa, Oklahoma

SANY America and CraneCo Crane Sales Inc. are joining forces to introduce the new SANY crane line-up and the opportunity for crane prospects to be among the first in the country to demo them. The demo site is located in Tulsa, Okla., and attendees will have the chance to have hands-on time for both SANY cranes and SANY telehandlers....

Manitowoc - Wed July 21, 2021

Manitowoc to Acquire Crane Business of H&E Equipment Services

The Manitowoc Company Inc. , a global manufacturer of cranes and lifting solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the crane business of H&E Equipment Services Inc....