Manitowoc has launched the second model in its self-erecting crane lineup, the Hup 40-30. The crane was unveiled during an event at Manitowoc’s factory in Niella Tanaro, Italy, with more…
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September 14, 2016 – Tower crane manufacturer Comansa CM, part of the Linden Comansa group, has launched a new series of flat-top tower cranes. Four new models with maximum load…
Crane Oversail: The Balance of Trespass and Development
The nature of operation of tower cranes means that in some cases and at certain times in the course of such operation, the boom or counterweight may due to the physical title boundaries of the developed land, necessarily extend over adjoining land.
Workers occupy construction crane in protest
Two workers at a building site in Lucan Co Dublin have occupied a tower crane overnight, in protest at pay and conditions.
Manitowoc Employees Raise $10,000 for ALS
Manitowoc Company employees from across the nation participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge, raising $10,000 for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.”
An 18 year old student fell to his death from a tower crane at Penn State University in Pennsylvania on Saturday night.
Several readers have alerted us to the fact that Duncan Kemp, a well-known and popular crane ballast truck driver in the UK is recovering from a serious heart attack and needs help to get mobile again.
Tower crane operator Barry Kelly of Irish crane & lifting was recently filmed by Irish television company RTE and named as the highest fan of country and western singer Garth Brooks.
Violent storm brings down tower crane
An exceptionally violent storm in north western Bavaria, took down a tower crane along with a number of trees on Monday.
Sims Crane Raises $11,000 for Construction Angels
Since opening the Tampa Bay chapter of Construction Angels, Sims Crane & Equipment Co. has helped raise $11,000 after expenses at the inaugural fundraiser for the chapter.