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Crane accident leading to permitting improvements

When report of a crane accident hits the news, the impact on the industry is felt across the country. Washington State introduced legislation to put a government inspector at every site where a crane tower is being set up or taken down, while several cities across North America are reviewing their permitting processes. This important topic will be presented at the 2020 CRAC Conference in Vancouver.


Celebrating International Women’s Day all month long!

Countries around the world celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) on Sunday, March 8. Crane & Hoist Canada will continue recognizing great achievements made by women in construction for the entire month.


Terex service centres named Load King authorized service locations

Load King announced that all Terex Services locations will be authorized service centres for Load King Cranes. As an authorized service location, Terex service centres will now provide maintenance, repair and parts for Load King products.
 
 
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Cranes perform emergency work on historic B.C. stern-wheeler

There was a big lift in Penticton, B.C., at the SS Sicamous. Crews used Liebherr truck-mounted cranes from Maurer Crane Service to remove the stack of the 105-year-old stern-wheeler after an inspection a few weeks ago found it in poor condition. » Read More
 
 
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Mammoet safely transports wind blades in Denmark

Mammoet was contracted by Siemens Gamesa to transport three 94 metre long blades from the storage area at the Siemens Gamesa factory in Aalborg, Denmark, to the nearby quayside. The wind blades are destined for a new prototype wind turbine that Siemens Gamesa will be testing. » Read More

Straightpoint load cell in Jakarta monsoon

Lifting equipment and services provider Wiguna Artha Lestari utilised an SP Radiolink plus load cell and Wireless Hand Held Plus to complete testing of a 15 ton capacity frame using a 50t capacity Tadano TG500E. » Read More

First Tadano GT-750EL truck crane arrives in Mexico

Through a Tadano commercial partner in Mexico, Arrendo SERV, Grupo Vazquez del Sur found exactly what they needed in the Tadano GT-750EL, the largest among a new family of truck cranes offered from Tadano that also includes the GT-600EL and the GT-300EL. » Read More
 
Events 
 

CCA Annual Conference

March 15 to 18, 2020
Location: San Diego, Calif.
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SEAA Annual Convention & Trade Show

April 1 to April 3, 2020
Location: Charleston, S.C.
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Partners in Prevention Health and Safety Conference

April 28 to April 29, 2020
Location: Mississisauga, Ont.
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CRAC Annual AGM

May 27 to May 30
Location: Vancouver
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