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The crane industry is an essential part of the construction, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. Cranes are used to lift and move heavy materials, equipment, and machinery from one location to another, making them crucial in building tall structures, assembling large objects, and transporting goods across long distances. The industry includes various types of cranes, such as tower cranes, mobile cranes, overhead cranes, and gantry cranes, each designed for specific purposes. The industry is highly regulated, with strict safety guidelines and certification requirements to ensure the safe operation of cranes and the protection of workers and the public.
Manitowoc marks a significant achievement with the successful assembly of the world's first four Potain MDLT 1109 cranes for a complex project — the refurbishment of the Gravagna viaduct near Genoa, in Italy.....
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Tue July 02, 2024
Big Red Crane Company Expands Fleet With Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 Mobile Crane
Big Red Crane Company Inc. took delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane, adding to its fleet of nine cranes. The California-based company offers a variety of services, including residential and commercial hoisting needs....
Thu June 27, 2024
Finishing Touches: WSDOT, Crews Near Completion of New Bridge On U.S. 101
The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and its construction crews are nearing the finish of the construction of the new Elwah River Bridge on U.S. 101 west of Port Angeles, Wash. Following a nine-day closure where crews put some finishing touches on the $42 million construction project, the new span is now open....
Wed June 26, 2024
More Reach, Strength, Flexibility With New Grove Rough-Terrain Cranes
Manitowoc has launched two new Grove rough-terrain cranes that offer best-in-class boom length and strength to set new standards for the 65 and 80 ton classes. The GRT765 and GRT780 also deliver improved operator comfort and easier servicing inside a compact design package....
Wed June 26, 2024
Maeda Mini Crawler Saves the Day for Rooftop A/C Project
Even in the crane business, where long booms and massive capacities are often coveted, bigger isn't always better. That's how a tiny crane that folds down to a mere 30 in. across ended up the hero of a rooftop utility project....
Tue June 25, 2024
Northbank Civil and Marine Purchases Tadano GTC-1600
Northbank Civil and Marine, a heavy civil, marine and industrial constructor located in Vancouver, Wash., recently needed a powerful and versatile crane for multiple dam projects. Lennon Crane — the Tadano distributor in Washington and Oregon — had the perfect fit with a GTC-1600 teleboom crawler....
Tue June 25, 2024
Two Grove Cranes From Palumbo Heavy Lift Team Up for Spectacular Tandem Lifts in Naples
Italian heavy lift and transport company Palumbo Heavy Lift used two strong Grove all-terrain cranes to dismantle long masts on a sailing superyacht at a yard in Naples. The yard is one of seven owned by Palumbo Group....
Mon June 24, 2024
Potain MCT 275 Tower Cranes Chosen for Residential Project in Baghdad
Two Potain MCT 275 tower cranes are leading construction on TILAL BAGHDAD, a major new high-rise residential development in Baghdad, Iraq. Real estate company Mawared Al Khaleej is building the new development and purchased the cranes directly from Manitowoc's sales team in the Middle East....
Mon June 24, 2024
Dutch Crane Company Goes XL With Grove to Boost Growth
Dutch crane rental and transport company, Kraanverhuur T. Pater, has replaced its older five-axle Grove crane with a newer, stronger option, and has enjoyed immediate returns. The company upgraded to the higher capacity GMK5150XL all-terrain crane....
Wed June 19, 2024
Third Generation Keeps CC&S Reaching New Heights
As one of the oldest Manitowoc dealers in the United States, Cleveland Crane & Shovel Sales Inc. (CC&S) has a history of customer service and support. This has been the key to the company's more than 50 years of selling, renting and servicing cranes and led to CC&S being designated an Elite Manitowoc dealer in 2004....
Wed June 19, 2024
Grove GMK5250XL-1 Called in for High-Rise Project in Downtown Amsterdam
Dutch transportation and lifting company, Gaffert, dispatched its new Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane to an office development in downtown Amsterdam for its first job. The crane worked with its full 257.5 ft....
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