Wed November 03, 2004

AmQuip Corporation Makes Offer for Maxim Crane Works Assets

Albert C. Bove, president of Anthony Crane Rental LP dba Maxim Crane Works, which is operating under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, together with AmQuip Corporation, “The Crane People,” filed a motion to allow them to file a competing plan of reorganization....

Tue October 26, 2004

Memorial Bridge Soars High Above Clearwater Harbor

Despite numerous challenges that have recently included hurricanes, a $48-million bridge project near Clearwater, FL, is steadily moving toward its December 2005 completion date under the direction of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)....

Mon October 25, 2004

Four Bears Steadily Crosses Sakakawea in ND

A unique project with roots stretching back to the late 1920s is steadily working its way across Lake Sakakawea near New Town, ND. Located in the heart of the Fort Berthold Reservation, the Four Bears Bridge on Highway 23 serves as a critical connection between the two sides of the state....

Thu October 21, 2004

Action Crane’s Business Jump-Started With Equipment From Empire Crane

If Jerry Moshier, salesman for a roofing company, went to a fortuneteller and was told that he would become the owner of a crane rental business, he probably would scoff at the prediction. However, that’s exactly what happened....

Sat October 09, 2004

All Erection & Crane Names Gleckler GM

All Erection & Crane Rental has named Gary Gleckler as the new general manager at the All Crane Rental Corporation facility located in Columbus, OH. Although Gleckler was just recently hired by the company, he is no stranger to All Erection & Crane Rental....

Wed October 06, 2004

Woods CRW Moves Into Spacious New Facility Near Syracuse

Woods CRW, headquartered in Williston, VT, well known in the northeast for its sales and service of cranes, has opened a new facility in Central Square, NY. The new branch, which covers 9,000 sq. ft. with four service bays, is located at 751 County Route 37, a few miles north of Syracuse just off Route 81....

Wed September 29, 2004

Kraft Continues to Revitalize Sarasota With High-Rises

Kraft Construction Company Inc. has been awarded contracts to build two of downtown Sarasota, FL’s, largest projects: Plaza at Five Points and One Hundred Central/Whole Foods Market Centre. Both projects are mixed-use developments that will include condominiums, retail and office space....

Wed September 29, 2004

Blackford Joins ALL Crane’s Aerial Equipment Division

ALL Crane Rental of Georgia Inc., based in Austell, GA, recently announced the addition of Brian Blackford to the company’s sales staff. ALL Crane added Blackford to ALL Aerials, a division of ALL Crane Rental of Georgia Inc....

Tue September 21, 2004

Crews Rebuild Spires One Block at a Time

If Hercules were alive today, there is no doubt that the Chapel Towers project at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME, would be one of his 12 labors. What on the surface may look like just another rebuild project is nothing of the sort....

Thu September 02, 2004

Duneland Sand Raises Pit Production With Roland, Komatsu

Duneland Sand Inc. in Valparaiso, IN, recently purchased two Komatsu WA500-3 wheel loaders from Roland Machinery’s Portage, IN, location to help increase production at its plant. “[They] have dramatically cut our time on loading trucks, going from two and a half buckets with our old machine,” said Josh Lambert, manager of Duneland Sand Inc....