Belfast’s largest sculpture the Rise has been completed thanks to the extensive use of aerial lifts and cranes.
27.10.2011
The mechanic charged in the 2008 New York tower crane collapse has changed his plea to guilty and will testify against his boss.
Six Dutch crane rental companies have formed a new partnership under the banner Kraanverhuur Nederland.
Auctioneers Ritchie Bros has two crane auctions in the USA in November with a number of late model cranes.
Cargotec has decided to split its Industrial & Terminal divison into two separate areas - Load Handling and Terminal.
Cargotec, owner of Hiab and Kalmar has reported a strong increase in revenues, while doubling its profits.
Tadano has launched four new Rough Terrain crane models with capacities from 30 to 80 tonnes.
Boom truck and crane manufacturer Manitex has reported a strong improvement in its order book to $63.1 million.
26.10.2011
A three axle mobile city crane ended up on its roof today after running down a steep hill in the UK.
Chinese crane manufacturer Sany will invest $25 million in a new R&D centre in Peachtree City, Georgia.
25.10.2011
Emergency services in Arlington, Virginia were called on yesterday to rescue a man from a 75m tower crane.
24.10.2011
A crane operator died earlier today after the crane he was operating overturned at Tilbury Docks in the UK.
22.10.2011 2
Finnish-based crane and reachstacker manufacturer Konecranes has published its third quarter results.
20.10.2011
English Heritage has called for urgent repairs to be made to a grade II listed crane on the Isle of Wight.
19.10.2011
Police have used aerial work platforms and cranes to help evict protesters from Dale Farm in the UK.
19.10.2011 1
Terex Cranes unveiled two new Chang Jiang truck cranes at the BICES show in China yesterday.
LTC – London Tower Crane Hire & Sales – has been appointed as UK/Ireland distributor for Jost luffing jib cranes.
Kobelco is ready to start shipping the new G-Series range of crawler cranes, announced at Conexpo.
18.10.2011
Finnish based Havator has completed its acquisition of Swedish crane company Norrlandskranar AB.
17.10.2011
UK based service company Crowland Cranes has installed a Crypton rolling road for cranes and big platforms.
Aberdeen, Scotland based EnerMech has won a £3 million crane maintenance contract from Maersk Oil.
Bigge Equipment Company has signed a partnership agreement with Standfast to distribute its TRAM fall restraint system.
14.10.2011
Kari Aulasmaa, senior vice president, Finland and Europe East at Ramirent has resigned.
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