The inquest into the deaths of two men in the 2006 tower crane collapse in London will open today.
05.03.2012
UK crane rental company Bryn Thomas has written to MP Luciana Berger demanding she stop misrepresenting it.
22.02.2012
We are still receiving letters from Expo guide attempting to trick companies into spending €3,813 or more.
Law firm Schiff Hardin has won a ruling for client JLG, in a trade secrets battle against an ex-employee.
20.02.2012
Jimmy Lomma, owner of New York Crane/J.F. Lomma Crane has formally waived his right to a trial by jury.
19.02.2012
A Sheriff in Scotland has finally issued a ruling on an fatal road accident involving a crane oil leak.
03.02.2012
Abu Dhabi Municipality warns on new requirement for third party crane inspection and certification.
01.02.2012
Manitou and Yanmar have announced a strategic alliance covering mini excavators and skid steer loaders.
Ahern Rentals has confirmed that the US bankruptcy court has approved $66 million of DIP financing.
31.01.2012
A UK contractor and director have been charged £178,000 following a fatal 2009 crane accident.
30.01.2012
A report has been issued regarding the cause of the fatal 1,000 tonne crawler crane collapse in China last October.
25.01.2012 1
IPAF says that it will begin systematically recording worldwide data on accidents/incidents
05.01.2012
Wisconsin, based Man Lift Manufacturing has appointed Phil Sprio as president and chief executive.
03.01.2012
A crane operator was arrested in Middletown Connecticut last Wednesday for operating without a license.
01.01.2012
The MD of a failed construction company has been fined £80,000 plus £18,495 costs for a 2007 crane accident.
20.12.2011
A New York law firm is investigating directors of RSC for possible breaches of duty over the deal with United Rentals.
New rules in Singapore stipulate that all loader crane operators must be tested and certified by Sept 2013.
Manitowoc Cranes is taking on temporary staff at its Wisconsin plant as part of its ‘strike contingency plan’.
07.12.2011
A UK review of health & safety regulations recommends substantial cuts including scrapping the Tower Crane register.
29.11.2011
Atlas owner Fil Filipov sends letter to employees which asks: do you want me as the owner or not?
17.11.2011
The mechanic charged in the 2008 New York tower crane collapse has changed his plea to guilty and will testify against his boss.
27.10.2011
The University of Notre has announced the Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
26.10.2011
OSHA has fined Rda Services $39,400 for not ensuring employees used fall protection while operating aerial lifts.
07.10.2011
Alloy tower manufacturer Instant UpRight has lost its appeal against Alufase for copyright infringement.
