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As the United States marches toward energy independence, 2012 was a banner year for wind energy projects. According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), wind energy projects throughout the…
Potain Launches Topless MCT Crane for Russian Market
Manitowoc introduced the latest Potain topless tower crane built at its facility in Porto, Portugal. The 8 t capacity Potain MCT 178 was introduced to customers during an event at the Manitowoc facility in Porto.
Tower cranes an integral part of any major construction site, and new models and market options can bring improvements and efficiencies to any building job.
UNIC MINI CRANE GIVES A LIFT TO CHINOOK FLEET AT CAMP BASTION, AFGHANISTAN
Two of UNIC Cranes Europe’s mini spider cranes are helping to keep the Royal Air Force’s helicopter fleet in perfect working order by providing some essential lifting power at Camp Bastion and RAF Odiham.
Fuel-Saving Battery- and Hybrid-Powered Cranes
Fuel costs continue to escalate for construction and industrial equipment owners, and to help increase fuel savings, Crane & Rigging Hot Line reports Bailey Cranes has rolled out a new line of battery- and hybrid-powered carry-deck cranes.
More than 500 people from the crane and specialized transport industry gathered in Munich, Germany, on 18 April for the spectacular ESTA Awards evening. ESTA (the European Association of Abnormal…
Six Projects Win SC&RA Rigging and Hauling Job of the Year Trophies
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) announced the winners of the Rigging and Hauling Job of the Year Awards at the conclusion of the SC&RA Annual Conference,
HIIG, New Package for the Crane-Rigging and Specialized Transport Industries
Houston International Insurance Group (HIIG) announced today that its specialty division, HIIG Construction, is introducing a new Risk Management-Based Insurance Package for the Crane-Rigging & Specialized Transport industries.
This year’s SC&RA Job of the Year competitions featured strong entries from around the world, writes Terry White.