Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon January 27, 2020
Who Should Perform Monthly Crane Inspections?
Crane inspections are required before each shift, monthly and annually. Daily crane inspections, a basic "kick-the-tires walk-around," can be conducted by the crane operator while comprehensive annual inspections are conducted by a third-party crane inspection and certification service or a qualified person....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon January 06, 2020
Cranes Continue HOT Streak … and Not Just in Seattle
Though Seattle has led the United States in tower crane numbers for three years now, utilization in this particular crane sector is moving at a good clip all across the country. End users like today's tower crane models for the time and money saved with safe and easy installation, as well as the fact that with a panoramic view of the job site, operators can see exactly where they're placing the load....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Mon December 02, 2019
Morganza to the Gulf Protection Project Yields Billions in Work Contracts in La.
The Terrebonne Levee & Conservation District (TLCD) and the Louisiana Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA) are taking the lead on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' $10.3 billion Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Protection Project in Louisiana, which so far has received an investment of more than $450 million in construction work for levees and floodgates....
Manitowoc - Mon January 06, 2020
Potain Igo 50 Helps Renovate Mona Lisa's Resting Place
A Potain Igo 50 self-erecting crane is repairing more than 43,055 sq. ft. of damaged roof on the Sant'Orsola, a 14th Century ex-monastery in Florence, Italy, that is thought to be the final resting place of Lisa Gherardini, better known as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa....
Manitowoc - Mon November 11, 2019
Manitowoc Celebrates 100 Potain Crane Orders by Valente
Manitowoc has recognized long-term partner Valente for having completed 100 Potain crane orders. The milestone was celebrated during a special ceremony at Batimat 2019. Established in 1979, Valente is a tower crane sales and rental company based in Belley, near Lyon....
Manitowoc - Mon October 28, 2019
Winkler Crane Upgrades to National NTC55L for Better Versatility
Winkler Crane, a Truro, Mass.-based crane contracting company, needed an efficient, versatile crane that was able to provide excellent performance on a wide range of applications. With business booming, the company had to quickly replace its previous boom truck, which had been damaged during a traffic accident....
Manitowoc - Thu October 24, 2019
Manitowoc Wins Bid to Provide Grove GMK4060HC All-Terrain Cranes to U.S. Army
Manitowoc Cranes was awarded a $28.2 million contract to provide Grove all-terrain cranes to the U.S. Army. The GMK4060HC cranes (HC for heavy crane) are specifically engineered for military use and have unique features that make them suitable for job sites on a variety of terrains....
ALT Sales Corp. - Wed October 16, 2019
National Crane Names ALT Sales Corp. Elite Dealer
ALT Sales Corp. , a member of the ALL Family of Companies, has earned Elite Dealer status from National Crane by Manitowoc. It's a prestigious designation, one that has been earned by just two dozen other dealers throughout all of North America....
Manitowoc - Mon October 07, 2019
Manitowoc MLC300 Helps Accelerate Bridge Replacement in Washington
Ceccanti, a Tacoma, Wash.-based construction company, needed a crane with superior maneuverability that could handle heavy loads at great heights to assist with the replacement of an old wooden bridge in Ridgefield, Wash....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu September 26, 2019
Major Traffic Conduit Gets $97M Worth of Attention
In Bucks County, Pa., construction continues on the four-year, $97-million U.S. 1 Improvement Project in Bensalem Township. The goal is to improve safety and reduce congestion for commuters and local traffic traveling between Bucks County and Philadelphia....
