The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) recently made available a new CCO certification program for service truck crane operators. Service truck cranes are widely used for propane delivery, mining, and heavy equipment assembly, repair, and service, as well as by local municipalities’ service workers. Although relatively small, these cranes are still […]
Kobelco Cranes had sales of $484 million in the fiscal year ending March 31st, a 5.2% downturn on the previous year. The division made a loss of $24 million, compared to the ordinary profit of $1.7 million for the 2011 fiscal year. Commenting on the results, Kobelco said in a statement: “Unit sales of crawler […]
JLG’s sales increased 7.5% to $817.4 million in the second quarter of its 2013 financial year, compared to same period in 2012. Parent company Oshkosh Corporation said the increase was primarily the result of higher replacement demand for telehandlers in North America, the realisation of previously announced price increases and higher aftermarket parts and service sales. This was offset, […]
Amid multiple recent product announcements, USA-based manufacturer Manitex International posted record revenues for the first quarter of 2013, up +39% to US$ 60 million. Net income also jumped, up +53% to US$ 1.9 million. Chairman and CEO, David Langevin, commented, “Our first quarter results were in line with our expectations with sales continuing to show […]
An XCMG XGC28000 crawler crane has set a new record after lifting a hydrocracking reactor weighing 1,367 tons. Complete with the added weight of the slings and other rigging, the total weight of the lift was 1,477 tonnes. For the lift, the 2,205 tonne capacity crawler was configured with a 197-ft. heavy-duty boom, 375 tons of turntable […]
The 2013 Crane & Rigging and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conferences made their debut in Indianapolis last week to a crowd of industrial and construction managers, crane operators, equipment suppliers, manufacturers and more. With presentations centered on safety, technology, and productivity solutions for crane and rigging professionals, attendees and exhibitors took away from the conference […]
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) confirmed that its substance abuse policy remains in full force and effect. The statement was issued in light of the recently passed initiatives in Colorado and Washington permitting the use of marijuana for so-called “recreational” purposes. The NCCCO Substance Abuse Policy, as set forth in […]
Adrian Lacey, 3D Lift Plan Specialist of Sims Crane & Equipment Co. is the winner of the 2012 Lift Plan of the Year contest. Organized by A1A Software LLC, known throughout the construction industry as an innovative web development and software company, the contest came down to eight finalists. Lacey took the coveted first-place honors, […]
Schools, businesses, academic societies and other organizations are taking advantage of modern technology to share information more effectively than ever before. Not only does the power of electronics enable people to share information and learn from experts anywhere around the world, it also provides a host of powerful tools that help teach subjects more clearly […]
During the SC&RA Annual Conference, April 2-6, at the Westin Kierland, Scottsdale, AZ, the Association elected Ron Montgomery, Intermountain Rigging & Heavy Haul, Salt Lake City, UT, as President. Joining Montgomery as officers for the 2013-2014 term are: Chairman: Michael Battaini, Sheedy Drayage, San Francisco, CA Vice President: Alan Barnhart, Barnhart, Memphis, TN Treasurer: Delynn […]
