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News 
 

New regulations make anti-collision systems a priority

Since new regulations came out in March requiring all tower cranes in proximity to power lines or to other cranes to be equipped with anti-collision/zoning devices, companies have been scrambling to incorporate these necessary safety features.


The nation’s rental association has a new brand to mark 25 years

Don Horne sat down with Sterling Crane’s Trevor Eckert, then Chairman of the Board of the Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC) – now rebranded the Canadian Crane Rental Association (CCRA) – to talk about the association’s 25 years of growth in the industry, and the plans for the future.


GUAY acquires 19 Tadano rough terrain cranes

GUAY have increased their rental fleet with the purchase of 19 Tadano rough terrain cranes, taking delivery of machines ranging from the 55-ton class up to 160-ton RTs.


 
 
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FEATURES 
 
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Troubleshooting hydraulic cylinder drift

Keeping your hydraulics working is crucial for crane operators; but what is the easiest way to find the cause of hydraulic cylinder drift? The most straightforward approach is applying the process of elimination to the most common causes. Here’s how mechanics can identify and recognize them. » Read More...
 
 
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... 
 

Finding skilled workers – the solution is simpler than you might think

More than 256,000 new apprentices are needed over the next five years to meet demand in Canada, with heavy duty equipment technicians among those in the highest demand in Ontario and Quebec, according to a recent Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s report. But that may be a part of the problem right there – a workforce that is overwhelmingly made up of men. » Read More...

 
PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT 
 

Construction Drives Demand for Caldwell Beam Grabs

A perennial customer favourite, Caldwell’s heavy-duty, ASME-compliant beam grab offers precision handling of the wide-flange beam sections and plate girders used by road/highway contractors for big projects such as bridge construction and repair. » Read More...

Composite Cribbing Timbers from DICA Provide Peace of Mind on the Jobsite

DICA launched composite lumber cribbing timbers at CONEXPO-CON/AGG to support static loads inside or on the job site. Made from post-industrial recycled materials, DICA’s Cribbing Timbers will not splinter, break, or warp, providing predictable performance time after time to keep structures and equipment secure. » Read More...

CM Labs releases Telehandler Simulator Training Pack

CM Labs Simulations, leading vendor for simulation-based training in the construction and ports industries, has announced the release of its Telehandler Simulator Training Pack. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Ports Canada Conference

September 11, 2023
Trois Rivieres, Que.
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SC&RA Crane and Rigging Workshop 

September 26, 2023
Oklahoma City, Okla.
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National Heavy Equipment Show

April 11, 2024
Mississauga, Ont.
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SC&RA Annual Conference

April 15, 2024
Austin, Texas
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The Crane & Rigging Workshop

September 24, 2024
Glendale, Ariz.
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