Crane Accidents: A Study of Causes and Trends to Create a Safer Work Environment, 1983-2013 presents an analysis of crane accidents and industry-specific analyses. It examines commercial construction, residential construction, agriculture, logging/arborist, marine, mining, highway/road and bridge, industrial/manufacturing, land-based oilfield and offshore oilfield industries. “Every lift and accident is unique, and our goal was to […]
After the delivery of an LTM 1500-8.1, Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH can now boast the proud total of 30,000 mobile cranes supplied to customers. The Liebherr’s 550-ton crane was supplied to the Mexican company Grupo DPH, a crane and heavy load contractor. In reaching its decision to buy from Liebherr, one of the major factors for […]
Net sales at Terex Cranes in the first quarter of 2014 were $393.6 million, down more than 15% from the $470.9 million of the same quarter a year earlier in Q1 2013. Sales were up in the Materials Handling and Port Solutions segment, by nearly 10%, to $368.2 million. MHPS includes the port and industrial […]
JLG has reported first half results with revenues up 10 percent, while profits grew 44 percent. Total revenues for the six months were $1.53 billion, almost 10 percent higher than in the same period last year. The increase was led by sales of aerial work platforms, which increased 16 percent to $737.5 million, while telehandler […]
Revenues at Kobelco Cranes grew 24% to $554 million in the fiscal year ending 31 March 2014. The segment achieved an operating profit of US $31 million, compared to the previous year’s loss of $22 million. Commenting on the figures, a company statement said, “Unit sales increased in Japan on the back of government economic […]
Crane Institute of America has launched the 10th edition of its Mobile Cranes handbook by James Headley, providing a study guide for mobile crane operators who are preparing to take accredited certification exams. The guide includes useful illustrations, clear explanations, and real-world examples, and covers essential topics on crane setup, operation, and hazards. First published […]
Bluestem Machine Works has introduced the Precision Rigger PR40, the first industrial telescopic handler designed with the needs of riggers in mind. The idea for the PR40 grew out of the need of riggers who wanted to reach their maximum lifting heights in buildings with low entrance clearances, which was not possible with conventional straight-mast […]
Zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell systems soon could be powering the forklifts used in warehouses and other industrial settings at lower costs and with faster refueling times than ever before, courtesy of a partnership between Sandia National Laboratories and Hawaii Hydrogen Carriers (HHC). The goal of the project is to design a solid-state hydrogen storage system […]
Manitowoc has celebrated the sale of the 200th Grove GMK6300L and the 50th GMK6400 during an event at its manufacturing plant in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The 200th GMK6300L was sold to Austrian transport and lifting specialist Felbermayr, which took delivery of the crane at the event. It has a 330 ton capacity and a 262-ft. boom. […]
Load Lifter Manufacturing, Stouffville, Ontario, has rolled out its fully redesigned Laborer family of compact rough-terrain forklifts. The family now includes three models with capacities of 6,000, 8,000, and 9,500 lbs. and maximum lifting heights to 18 ft. The 9,500-lb. capacity is a new high for the Laborer product line. The Laborer is a heavy […]
