A helicopter was used to dismantle a Potain MDT 128 flat top tower crane from a 200 metre tall bridge pylon in Norway.
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NCCCO Introduces CCO Lift Director Certification Program
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) today made available a national CCO certification program for Lift Directors.
FCOC Awards Crane Operator Certification Scholarships
For the second year in a row, the Florida Crane Owners’ Council Inc. has awarded two full crane operator certification scholarships to member crane company operators.
Fatal tower crane collapse in Singapore
A tower crane collapse has left two men dead and two seriously injured on the National Gallery site in Singapore. A third man has more minor injuries.
Altec has launched a new 45 ton boom truck/truck crane, the AC45-127S with 38.5 metre five section boom and 16.6 metre telescopic jib.
Scholpp updates on crane overturn
German crane rental company Scholpp has issued a statement regarding the overturn of one of its cranes while lifting 16 people in a gondola on June 22nd.
Still lovin’ it? Crane smashes through McDonald’s restaurant
Lunchtime diners had an amazing escape when a huge crane smashed through the roof of a McDonald’s restaurant Friday.
CRAWLER CRANE LIFTS DEEP SPACE ANTENNA
A 600 t capacity Terex® CC 2800-1 crawler crane owned by Universal Cranes Pty – one of the largest privately owned crane hire companies in Australia – installed one of three communication antennae, part of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex. (CDSCC).
Three cranes dismantled whilst foundations checked and strengthened
Transport and lifting seminar to improve safety
Leading heavy transport and lifting professional Marco van Daal will host a one day, expert interactive seminar on 31 October in Amsterdam, Netherlands.