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Manitowoc Delivers 400th Unit of 2250 Crawler Crane

Crane manufacturer Manitowoc has delivered its 400th Manitowoc 2250 crawler crane built at its factory in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA. It was delivered to the shipbuilding division of Fincantieri Marine Group, based in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The 2250 has a 300 US ton capacity and a 397-ft. reach when configured with a luffing jib attachment. Capacity can […]

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OSHA Releases 211-Page Guideline for Enforcement of Crane Regulations

 An OSHA directive was issued last week for enforcing requirements of the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard. The new directive provides OSHA compliance personnel with direction on performing inspections where power-operated equipment covered by Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction is present on a construction work site. OSHA published the construction crane […]

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Webinar: Interactive Games to Teach Safety on Job Sites

Date: Thurs., November 13 Time: 2 pm EST Sponsor: Serious Labs Inc. Register Today for this Free Event Another webinar presentation focused on technology will take place Thurs., November 13 at 2 pm Eastern. This presentation will explore how serious games teach and train those working on job sites using heavy equipment like forklifts and […]

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Crane Operator Regional Competitions Kick Off This Week

The regional events for the CIC Crane Operator & Rigger Skills Competition began this month and will extend into November. The hosts of the Fall 2014 regional events include activities for families, open houses, and vendor showcases. Regional hosts will sponsor the travel and hotel expenses for the finalists to compete at the Championship. The […]

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Eagle West Crane Acquired by Bigfoot Crane Company

Bigfoot Crane Company Inc., Abbotsford, British Columbia, reports it has acquired Eagle West Cranes & Equipment Inc. This is a separate company and acquisition from East West Truck & Crane Inc., which was purchased by TNT Crane & Rigging in August. Bigfoot Crane provides sales, rentals, and service for self-erecting and full-size tower cranes, including […]

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Outrigger Load Calculator Now Available for Free

The new Ground Conditions for Construction Plant document from the UK Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) is now available for free from its website, featuring a wealth of information including a quick calculator guide for loads and forces. The document was officially launched by CPA technical consultant Tim Watson and Mark Davies, associate director at RNP […]

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Crane Industry Changing Engine Standards, part 1

What’s under the hood of a crane is always important, but as engine regulation has increased the critical details of the engine become even more crucial. Zak Garner-Purkis looks at one of the most affected markets, all-terrain cranes. Cranes components seldom come from one source alone, with different parts of these machines coming from a […]

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Keeping Up with Crane Industry Ever Changing Engine Standards, part 2

You may read the Part 1 here. Around the world in regulations The problem with engine regulation as with many other rules is that there is no global standard. Europe and America have led the way when it has come to engine emissions but many regions have shown a reluctance to follow suit. It's understandable […]

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Sims Crane Opens New Location in West Palm Beach

In an effort to meet current and potential customer needs, Sims Crane, Florida’s premier crane and equipment provider, has announced the opening of a new location at 363 Tall Pines Rd. in West Palm Beach. Over the next 12 to 18 months, the Sims’ West Palm Beach office should support between 20-30 employees with 12 […]

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Terex Sees Diminishing Profits in Q3

Terex’s revenues for the third quarter of the year were up +3% to $1.81 billion, compared to the same period last year. However, its net profit from continuing operations was down -31% to $58.7 million. Terex chairman & CEO Ron DeFeo said, “Our results for the third quarter were in line with the revised guidance […]

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