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Calgary sees crane count increase amidst lowering North American crane activity

The latest crane count index report from Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) shows a notable year-over-year decrease across North America, though despite these trends, crane activity in Canadian metropolitan centres appears to be steady or increasing.


Duo of Raimondi cranes tackle landmark development in downtown Toronto

Two Raimondi LR273 luffing jib cranes have been deployed by the Avenue Building Corporation in the construction of the United Bldg, a 55-story condominium that stands as North America’s largest heritage retrofit project.


Global wheeled crane market to grow by nearly $10 billion USD by end of decade

A new report shows the global wheeled crane market is set to grow by nearly $10 billion USD by the end of the decade. As of 2023, the market for wheeled cranes stood at an estimated value of $16.91 billion USD.


Liebherr launches digital marketplace for used equipment

Called the used Equipment Marketplace, the online and in-app platform gives contractors across the globe access to used construction and material handling machines, attachments, accessories and used spare parts from Liebherr-certified sales and service partners.


 
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Can you inspect this chain sling?

A thorough chain sling inspections starts with that you can actually "see" the chain links to be inspected. Heavy contaminated chain slings first need to cleaned to visually detect any faults and defects to determine if the slings are still safe to use and can be re-certified.

Make sure your chain sling inspection staff or hired contractor have the required equipment to remove dirt and any other contaminants, like the concrete splatters shown in the pictures below.

In all Unirope branches (Ontario, Quebec, Alberta) we have installed chain cleaning equipment which is able to remove concrete splatter, rust, dirt, and any contamination to put your chain sling into an inspectable condition. In many cases this saves an otherwise intact sling from being scrapped.
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New CCRA report highlights hiring challenges for Canada’s crane industry

The 2023 Canadian Crane Rental Sector Profile Study found Canada’s crane industry could be facing hiring challenges in the coming year. » Read more...
 
 
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Bahamas port goes electric with Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbour Crane

Arawak Port Development Limited (APD) has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 mobile harboor crane to add extra capacity to its terminal at the Port of Nassau. This crane is the first at the port to run on mains power, which means zero emissions during operation. » Read More...

New division director appointed at Liebherr USA

Shane Kuhlmey, Liebherr USA’s mining director for the previous six years, is set to transition into leading the company’s crawler crane, deep foundation machine and maritime crane divisions. » Read More...

 
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XCMG launches G2 crane brand

XCMG Machinery has unveiled its new G2 crane brand. According to the company, the G2 integrates the whole process of product application, maintenance, operation and management, noting its improvements in fuel consumption, micro-movement, cabin space and more. » Read More...

Haulotte upgrades its rough terrain articulating boom lift

The next generation of Haulotte’s HA20 RTJ rough terrain articulating boom lift has been released, with a new working height of up to 20 metres. The HA20’s articulated arm and 11.9-metre horizontal outreach add further versatility to the all-terrain machine’s four-wheel drive, two-way steering and oscillating axle. » Read More...

Genie expands range of telehandler attachments

Genie has introduced a series of new attachments and carriage options for its GTH telehandlers, including an auger, truss boom, two new multi-purpose buckets and two carriage options. » Read More...

 
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