Articles by Hannah Sundermeyer

Friday roundup: Breakbulk Americas takeaways | IC Tower Index | specialized rigging | heavy lifting haunts
Published on: 31 October, 2024
Lead stories from the Crane and Transport Briefing week beginning 28 October.
Faymonville to manufacture trailers in the USA
Published on: 30 October, 2024
This new venture will expand the company’s footprint while strengthening its position in the North American market
Graveyard shifts: Barnhart’s eerie lift at Memorial Park Cemetery
Published on: 29 October, 2024
In this spooky Site Report, ACT highlights two projects that were certifiably ghostly.
W.O. Grubb expands fleet with refurbished Manitowoc crawler
Published on: 29 October, 2024
The company chose an EnCORE refurbished crane due to its shorter lead time, lower upfront cost and immediate availability
Mammoet teams up with Liebherr for SK6000’s advanced winch system
Published on: 28 October, 2024
Central to the Mammoet SK6000 super heavy lift ring crane are four Liebherr-supplied winches
CM Labs unveils new simulation training initiatives
Published on: 28 October, 2024
CM Labs aims to support the CTE community in developing a highly skilled workforce ready to meet the demands of the industry
MEI acquires Coast Rigging and Machinery Moving
Published on: 23 October, 2024
Based in North Carolina, USA, Coast Rigging has been a provider of industrial services for more than 25 years
Previewing the AWRF 2024 Fall General Meeting
Published on: 23 October, 2024
The Associated Wire Rope Fabricators will host its Fall General Meeting October 27-30, 2024.
Boldt Construction completes major upgrade to historic Minnesota dam
Published on: 23 October, 2024
Using two Manitowoc crawlers, the project involved building a new powerhouse and installing two generators, doubling the dam’s capacity to 4.4 megawatts.
The future of crane operator training: technology, safety and efficiency trends
Published on: 22 October, 2024
Industry experts explore the latest trends in operator training, blending traditional methods with virtual reality and simulators.
MEI installs lunar habitat mockup at Space Center Houston
Published on: 22 October, 2024
An early, full-scale mockup of astronaut accommodations designed for a space station orbiting the moon has been installed. 
CIC’s new scoring system speeds up certification process
Published on: 18 October, 2024
Crane Institute Certification’s new computerized scoring tells an operator within hours whether he or she passed the OSHA-required practical exam. 
Bennett Family of Companies opens new facility in Texas
Published on: 18 October, 2024
The expansion will enhance the company’s heavy haul and crane services in Houston and across the Gulf Coast. 
Dawes Rigging introduces new Link-Belt cranes to rental lineup
Published on: 17 October, 2024
The 100-ton HTC-80100XL truck crane and the 65-ton RTC-8065 II rough terrain crane offer enhanced versatility for construction, steel erection, HVAC and more.
Aspen Custom Trailers opens new support center
Published on: 14 October, 2024
The new Pacific Northwest location will support one of Aspen’s strongest markets for heavy haul trailers. 
NCCCO Foundation unveils two new crane industry scholarships
Published on: 14 October, 2024
Funding will be available for individuals seeking initial crane operator, rigging and signalperson training and CCO certification. 
Crane industry responds to hurricanes in Florida and SE USA
Published on: 14 October, 2024
Crane, rigging and specialized transport industries have offered aid in the wake of the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Milton and Helene
Stafford Tower Cranes innovates with new cabins
Published on: 14 October, 2024
Stafford Tower Cranes now manufactures its own crane cabins, which are designed to enhance visibility, comfort and safety. 
Grove upgrades GMK6450-1 crane
Published on: 14 October, 2024
Grove responded to customer demand for a higher-capacity crane by upgrading the GMK6400-1 to the GMK6450-1. 
Tadano crawler powers Toggenburger’s bridge lift
Published on: 08 October, 2024
The Swiss crane service provider overcame tight space constraints and delicate load requirements to complete the project
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