In its 2014 US markets construction overview, FMI said that construction put in place (CPIP) at the end of 2013 is expected to be at $909.6 billion and predicts CPIP growth rates to be slightly ahead of the GDP in 2014. Researchers with the organization predicted that residential CPIP is anticipated to grow from $338.2 […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today issued a proposed rule to improve workplace safety and health through improved tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. The announcement follows the Bureau of Labor Statistics' release of its annual Occupational Injuries and Illnesses report, which estimates that three million workers were injured on the job in 2012. […]
Folks who live in the Tri-Cities area of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland, WA are used to the huge crane booms that punctuate the skyline at the headquarters of Lampson International. But every now and then, the company fully erects one of its super cranes, which are veritable masterpieces in the realm of crane engineering. When […]
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched a Smart PAL (Powered Access License) Card which is machine-readable and can be used to ensure that only trained operators can use work platforms on site. Available in different languages the Smart PAL Card looks the same as the standard PAL - which includes the operators name, […]
Following a recent handover ceremony, Integrated Logistics in Kuwait is putting its new Terex AC 1000 all-terrain crane to work on a highway expansion project. The 1,300-ton capacity class AC 1000 joined Integrated Logistics’ fleet earlier in the year. On its 9-axle carrier it can be driven on public roads with its 164-ft. main boom, […]
Tadano America Corporation will show seven cranes from its rough terrain and all terrain ranges at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas March 4-8, 2014. The company plans to significantly increase its presence at the construction equipment tradeshow, according to Tadano America President Yo Kakinuma. “ConExpo provides the perfect venue to showcase Tadano’s core values of safety, […]
Manitowoc reports there will be a complete redesign of its Shuttlelift CD5520 industrial crane on display at ConExpo in March. The 20-ton Shuttlelift CD5520 has a 54’6” four-section, full-power boom. The model replaces the CD5560B industrial crane, while adding new technology and design features. For the first time on an industrial crane, Shuttlelift is offering […]
On the heels of the announcement of positive third-quarter financial results, Manitex International announced that it will purchase Valla Cranes. The company said that subsequent to the quarter's end, it had reached an agreement in principle to acquire Valla SpA of Piacenza, Italy. Valla, a maker of mobile industrial cranes, posted $7.5 million in revenues […]
Under development at Terex Cranes in Germany is a spectacular new boom system to vastly increase the capability of the 1,760-ton capacity CC 8800-1 lattice boom crawler crane, IC has learned exclusively. Information seen by IC indicates that in certain long boom combinations the capacity increase with the new Boom Booster option is 90 % […]
Sany America has appointed Mike Rhoda as its new CEO. Rhoda is a construction and industrial equipment executive with extensive international experience in marketing, operations, product development and sales. He replaces Tim Frank, who resigned as chairman in October. Rhoda will be responsible for manufacturing, sales, marketing and support for all Sany equipment products in […]
