Fri November 25, 2011
Southern Crane Adds Star Performer to Its Crane Fleet
Earl Johnson III had to be talked into acquiring a new piece of equipment for his business, but in the end, taking delivery of a sparkling new Link-Belt hydraulic truck crane proved to be a “no-brainer.”Johnson, the president of Southern Crane in Raleigh, N.C., had another 15 cranes in his fleet and all of them were busy....
Tue November 22, 2011
Aspen Becomes Latest Palfinger Crane Dealer
Aspen Equipment has become a dealer for the Palfinger line of cranes of the states of Iowa and Nebraska. Aspen will offer the line including sales, service and parts from facilities in Des Moines and Omaha....
Wed November 16, 2011
Kirby-Smith Machinery Receives 20-Year Crane Award
Kirby-Smith Machinery, Oklahoma City, recently was awarded a Grove crane 20 year service award by Dave Hull, executive vice president of Manitowoc Crane Group. Kirby-Smith Machinery was established in 1983 and is recognized as one of the premier new and used crane dealers in the country, serving the crane industry for more than 28 years....
Fri November 11, 2011
Pinnacle Cranes, Carolina Tractor Hold Customer Appreciation Lunch
Pinnacle Cranes, a division of Carolina Tractor, held a customer appreciation event in its Charlotte, N.C., facility on Oct. 28. The event was held so the crane community could see firsthand the level of service the company provides....
Fri November 11, 2011
Ring Power Crane Promotes Murray, Hires Gaines
Ring Power Crane recently announced the promotion of Jeff Murray to regional sales manager. Now, in addition to overseeing operations at the branch facilities in Georgia, North and South Carolina, Murray will continue to serve his sales territory in Georgia and the southern tier of South Carolina....
Fri September 30, 2011
Terex Cranes Taps McClung-Logan as New Distributor
Terex Cranes announced McClung-Logan Equipment Company Inc. as an authorized crane distributor for the states of Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and the District of Columbia. McClung-Logan now provides local equipment sales, applications expertise, and service and parts support for a wide range of Terex Cranes models....
Wed September 28, 2011
Terex Cranes to Unveil New Crossover 4500 Boom Truck at ICUEE 2011, USA
Terex Cranes will be exhibiting two boom truck cranes on Booth N L 316 at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition 2011 (ICUEE), to be held from Oct. 4 to 6 at the Kentucky Exhibition Center, Louisville, Ky....
Fri August 26, 2011
Allegheny Crane Rental Gets Big Boost From Marcellus Shale
The Marcellus shale gas wells have been very good to Allegheny Crane Rental. According to Allegheny Crane Rental President Kyrk Pyros, the company’s business is up 65 percent since 2009 and its fleet size has nearly tripled in the past year and a half....
Fri August 26, 2011
The Mobile Crane: Its First 50 Years in America
We see them everywhere. They are ever evolving in technology, mobility, and size. They are a prominent part of every construction site, be it bridges, buildings, dams, reclamation, docks, road building and everything else....
Fri August 19, 2011
Hunt Named New GM of ALL Carolina Crane & Equipment
Craig Hunt has been named the new general manager of ALL Carolina Crane & Equipment LLC in Raleigh, N.C. He previously served as general manager of the branch until 2009, when he left to assist a family business....