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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
First-quarter 2014 net sales in the Manitowoc Crane segment of the Manitowoc Company were $466.7 million, down 14.2% on the $544.0 million from the same period of 2013. The decline “resulted from the lower level of backlog at the start of the year coupled with some customer-related project delays,” the USA-based global crane manufacturer said. […]
Posing proudly with a symbolic check for $25,000 presented to the Everyday Blessings foster child care center are, from left, Jimmy Singletary of Clark Construction, Dean Sims II of Sims Crane & Equipment Co., Pam Bell, Executive Director of Everyday Blessings, Sid Jordan, CEO of the Northern and Southern Divisions of Clark Construction, Tony Gallivan, […]
Sims Crane & Equipment Co. safety experts Chris Peek, left, and Bob Berry grin proudly as they display the Silver Safety Award plaque they received citing Sims Crane for three years of accident-free work at The Mosaic Company’s Florida phosphate mining and processing facilities. The award from Mosaic cited Sims for its “Excellence in Safety […]
Crane & Rigging Hot Line and Industrial Lift & Hoist magazines announced a high impact program of industry experts who will lead discussions on crane and rigging safety, operations, and productivity at CRC/ICHC, which will take place Dec. 3-4. Held consecutively for the last five years at locations in the Midwest and Gulf Coast, the […]
Crane manufacturer Tadano has launched a 65 ton capacity truck mounted crane for the Singapore market. The GS-600EX has a five-section hexagonal box boom with a reach of 138 ft. and is fitted on a Scania carrier. It also has the Eco-mode function to use less fuel and it can travel on public roads with […]
