Louisiana, USA based crane and access rental company H&E Equipment Services has reported a strong third quarter that has put it back in to the black for both the quarter and the year to date. Total revenues for the nine months to the end of September are up 26 percent to $503.5 million, while rental in […]
Japanese based crane and access manufacturer Tadano has issued its half year numbers for the six months to the end of September which show a return to profitability. Revenues climbed by over 22 percent to ¥50.4 billion ($645.5 million) while last year’s net loss of ¥2.95 billion ($37.8 million) was converted to a profit of […]
Liebherr is to start tests on expanding the use of carbon fiber technology (CFK) in other products. The material offers high strength and low weight – up to three times lighter and offering a higher tensile strength for the same steel cross section.When used as pendant straps, this allows the crane to self-erect longer boom […]
The USA based Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Access Platforms (LLEAP) awards, for innovative products introduced between April 1, 2010, and March 31, 2011 have been presented by Lift and Access magazine, in advance of this week’s Showcase and Symposium event in Arizona. Winners included, JLG, Bluelift, Terex Cranes, Hiab, Manitou, Xtreme and others. 22 products were shortlisted […]
OSHA issued a new Safety and Health Injury Prevention Sheet to help protect workers against hazards posed during rigging operations in shipyards. SHIPS: Rigging provides both employers and workers with real-world hazard information and solutions. Workers performing rigging functions use ropes and cables to secure a ship’s parts and sections for lifting by cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment. OSHA’s Maritime […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) should consider the unintended consequences of a proposed revision to its injury and illness tracking and reporting requirements before issuing the final rule, ABC wrote in a set of comments submitted to the agency Oct. 28. Under the proposed revisions, companies would have to report to OSHA all work-related fatalities […]
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has published a new edition of its User’s Guide to Overhead Lifting Equipment. First published in 1998, the latest edition of the 132 page, pocket-size publication provides practical advice for those responsible for the safe use of overhead lifting equipment. Split into three sections, it outlines the legislative framework […]
As chaotic as life seems at times one can find order if he or she takes a closer look at the situation. This is true for rigging activities as well. If you follow the following 7 Rules you will always be on the safe side during your rigging activities. Know the load weight or perform your best […]
Tadano is launching four new rough terrain cranes, each with the longest boom in its capacity class, said the manufacturer. The GR-800EX, GR-600EX, GR-500EX and GR-300EX, with 80, 60, 50 and 30 tonne lifting capacities, respectively, are aimed at the general export market. For North America the four machines are designated: GR-1000XL, GR-750XL, GR-550XL and […]
Crane Hot Line, published by Maximum Capacity Media, has named the industry’s Top Trainers in its fourth annual recognition of corporate and professional trainers. The winners are featured in the November 2011 issue. Nominees represented a range of businesses—from crane rental companies and contractors to companies working in petrochemical and manufacturing industries, as well as […]
