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August 6, 2019
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Tadano acquires Demag mobile cranes

Tadano Ltd. completed its $215 million acquisition of the Demag Mobile Cranes business on August 1. The transaction brings together two big players in the lifting equipment industry – each well known for safety, quality, innovation, and performance.


VP Mike Pence discusses USMCA deal with Manitowoc and AEM

Vice President Mike Pence, joined the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the Manitowoc Company to discuss the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) how the new trade deal will create jobs and benefit equipment manufacturers.


Nominations open for Crane & Hoist Top 40 Under 40

Do you know someone under 40 who deserves to be recognized for their contribution to the Canadian heavy lifting industry? Nominate them for Crane & Hoist Canada’s 2019 Top 10 Under 40 Awards. Nominations close Sept. 1 so get your nominations in!
 
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How crane incidents in other areas affect Canadian industry

Matt Jones writes in the July/August issue of Crane & Hoist Canada about a crane working on a Google office building in Seattle collapsing, crushing six cars and killing four people. The incident attracted major attention and Jones asks, “How often does the fallout from an incident such as this impact industry in other jurisdictions?” » Read More
 
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Kevin Baney named Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president

Kevin Baney has been named general manager of Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR vice president. » Read more

Mammoet and ALE to join forces

Mammoet announces it has signed an agreement to acquire ALE. Both companies are specialists in engineered heavy lifting and transport for sectors such as the petrochemical industry, renewable energy, power generation, civil construction and the offshore industry. » Read more
 
Events 
 

SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop

Sept. 18-20, 2019
Location: Glendale, Ariz.
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CONEXPO Latin America 2019

Oct. 2-5, 2019
Location: Santiago, Chile
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