Potain’s fast line speeds help erect Argentina’s tallest building
The Alvear Tower in downtown Buenos Aires will become the tallest building in Argentina when completed later this year. Two Potain MC 205 B tower cranes and their quick line speed have been crucial to...
View ArticleManitowoc hosts first event at new Manitowoc Crane Care facility in Saint...
This week Manitowoc hosted an event at the company’s new Crane Care facility in Saint Pierre de Chandieu, for the official launch of the new MDT CCS City crane range, as well as a preview of two new...
View ArticleLiebherr Launches Pulser Reachstacker Series
The new Pulser reachstacker series is the latest cargo handling solution from Liebherr Maritime Cranes. Its compact design unites state-of-the-art technology and environmental-friendliness. The first...
View ArticleMobile crane Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 from KVN assembles power pole
For numerous applications involved in the expansion of German power lines, KVN Autokrane GmbH has procured a new LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane from Liebherr. In May, the 300-tonner successfully completed a...
View ArticlePotain Igo T 130 saves space on apartment complex project
The construction of a 180-unit apartment complex in Quincy, Massachusetts, left little room for a crane on the job site, much less two cranes. But the six-story structure required the lifting of...
View ArticleShree Balaji Construction purchase third Potain tower crane
Fast-growing construction company, Shree Balaji Construction, has purchased its third Potain tower crane in as many years. The cranes, all MCi 85 A models, are being used on residential and commercial...
View ArticleTwo Liebherr AT Cranes Added to ALL’s Fleet
Two new Liebherr all-terrain cranes recently were added to ALL’s crane rental fleet for its customers in the south. The cranes include a 600-ton Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 and a 350-ton LTM 1300-6.2. The...
View ArticleSims Crane Minute Safety Video Looks at Load Landing and Taglines
Load handling during crane operations presents several immediate hazards to rigging personal during crane operations. It is always important to be mindful of surroundings and others working around you...
View ArticleSelf-Erectors Fit in Tight Quarters on Massachusetts Multi-Family Housing...
In Quincy, Mass., an apartment complex under construction required several wall panels and other construction materials to be lifted, which meant two cranes were needed for the job. However, the site...
View ArticleWestern Pacific Crane Expands to New Location in Arlington, Wash
Western Pacific Crane & Equipment has opened a new facility in Arlingon, Wash. Sitting on four acres, the building is 23,000 sq.-ft. and includes an upgraded warehouse with in-house capabilities...
View ArticleNew Grove GMK4100L added to Hird Group crane fleet
Hird Group, a leading UK access platform and lifting specialist, has added another Grove crane to its fleet. The company has recently purchased a 100 t capacity Grove GMK4100L all-terrain crane, which...
View ArticleNational Crane boom trucks get mine-ready at Pesco in Chile
Known for their versatility and robustness, National Crane boom trucks have a long-standing record of getting to work quickly and performing flawlessly on the job site, often surpassing expectations in...
View ArticleManitowoc 31000 is a unique solution for South Korean petrochemical plant...
The Manitowoc 31000 is the largest crawler crane the company has ever built and while its headline feature is the 2,300 t capacity it offers, its biggest selling point is not actually its lift power...
View ArticleMobile crane LTM 1300-6.2 from KVN assembles power pole
For numerous applications involved in the expansion of German power lines, KVN Autokrane GmbH has procured a new LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane from Liebherr. In May, the 300-tonner successfully completed a...
View ArticleHook Block-Mounted Wireless Camera System Tower Crane Now Available
4Site Technology has launched a new version of the ProPick-TC hook-block mounted wireless camera system for tower cranes.The camera system has all the benefits and functionality of the original...
View ArticleMcRay Crane & Rigging Celebrates 30 Years, Plans Benefit Ride
When Daniel and Vickie McRay opened the doors to their crane rental business in 1985, they had two basic ideas in mind: To provide uncompromising customer satisfaction, and remain at the forefront in...
View ArticleManitowoc 18000 crosses an ocean for large-scale ship repair
A project to replace several integral parts of a large shipping vessel presented the need for a crane with above average reach and capacity, but that could also be transported well over land and water....
View ArticleManitowoc Cranes restructures and expands Australian operations
To offer improved service to its customers, Manitowoc Cranes has invested heavily into its Brisbane and Sydney facilities in Australia, as well as appointing a new customer support agent covering...
View ArticleMaterial handlers for steel mill: IS VINA in Vietnam is equipped for...
The Korean logistics provider Il Shin Marine Transport Co., Ltd. is responsible for supplying the largest steel producer in Korea – POSCO Specialty Steel. Their newest steel mill is in Vietnam, near...
View ArticleManitowoc meets all needs with new five-axle GMK cranes
Manitowoc has introduced two new five-axle Grove all-terrain cranes to join the recently launched GMK5250L. The new GMK5180-1 and GMK5200-1 cranes share several outstanding features and advantages...
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