Terex Cranes has begun tracking recent reports of counterfeit Terex crawler crane models originating from China. In 2011, Terex discovered counterfeit cranes in the market. In a press release issued by Terex, the company said the Terex CC 2500-1 lattice boom crawler crane is the crane model of choice for the copycat manufacturers. The units […]
A variety of booms filled the skies over the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville October 1-3 at ICUEE, International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition. A range of lifting equipment targeted to the utility industry was on display, with Tadano Mantis and Link-Belt showing the highest capacity cranes with the 77-ton Tadano Mantis 15010 and the […]
Less than six months after becoming available, more than 1,200 registrations from over 800 organizations have been received to use NCCCO's “Verify CCO Online” or “VCO” system. The VCO system allows the credentials of CCO-certified individuals to be instantly verified via the Internet and can be accessed at no cost from the NCCCO home page […]
Sany America has launched a mid-range crawler crane, the Sany SCC8150. The crane has a lift capacity of 165 tons, and fills a strategic position between Sany's 110-ton SCC8100 and the 220-ton SCC8200, the company said. The SCC8150 can be configured with a main boom that reaches up to 269 feet or a fixed jib […]
By Dan Jenkins, Marketing and Sales Coordinator, and Mike Smith, President, Certified Boom Repair, Inc. Most managers and owners of tree industry operations agree that changes in the economy over the last five years have resulted in the need to become more efficient in terms of equipment utilization and maintenance with fewer dollars than ever […]
For over 20 years, Allied Insurance Brokers has focused on providing insurance and risk management to crane businesses of all sizes. A specialized focus creates a wealth of benefits for crane owners and operators. Our expertise, trusted insurer relationships, and customized services deliver bottom-line improvements for your crane business. Allied's solution's driven approach not only […]
WHEN IT IS MODIFIED Anytime a crane is modified, a qualified person must inspect the modification. WHEN IT IS REPAIRED OR ADJUSTED Anytime a crane has had a repair to a component that relates to safe operation, it must be inspected by a qualified person prior to initial use. AFTER IT HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED After […]
Industrial Training International Canada is proud to announce the opening of its newest training center located on the Enform Campus in Nisku, Alberta. ITI's Edmonton Training Centre will serve Canadian students, with its travel-friendly location less than 5 minutes away from Edmonton International Airport. The positioning of the Edmonton Training Centre will certainly be a […]
Liebherr-Components Biberach has started building an additional plant in Biberach an der Riss (Baden-Württemberg) in Southern Germany. The $66 million development will manufacture switchgear as well as electric motors and generators - currently made at its existing factory in Biberach – which are to be relocated to the new site. Measuring 36 acres, the site […]
Construction spending in the United States rose in July to the highest level in four years, fueled mainly by higher outlays on private projects, said the US Department of Commerce. Total construction spending was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $900.8 billion in July, the strongest performance since June 2009. It was 0.6 […]
