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Editor's Note 
 
We're lucky to have an industry that's always working toward safety across every corner of operations. The ICSA, an international partnership of crane associations (featuring our own CCRA) has released a guide for safe crane work near power lines.
- Jack Burton, Editor
 
NEWS 
 

ICSA releases new guidance for crane operation near overhead power lines

The International Crane Stakeholders Assembly (ICSA), a global partnership of seven heavy lifting and equipment associations from around the world, has released a new document offering guidance on safe crane operation near overhead power lines.


Electric construction equipment set for significant global growth, report shows

Global Market Insights has published a report on the electric construction equipment market, showing that a 23.2 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is set to grow the sector from its value of $12.2 billion USD in 2023 to a total of $77.2 billion USD in 2032.


Skilled Trades Ontario names new CEO

Candice White has been appointed as the new CEO of Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) by its board of directors, with this leadership change effective November 25, 2024.


Calgary Crane & Rigging’s latest lift helps preserve century-old amusement ride

Calgary Crane & Rigging, on behalf of Warner Shelter Systems Limited, used its cranes to install a protective cover for the century-plus old Dangler Swings ride in the city’s Heritage Park Historical Village.


 
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Gearing up: Our 2024 lifting gear roundup

Exploring the latest in lifting gear and equipment. » Read More...
 
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Knowing the ropes: Holding up wire rope

Technology has an important role to play, but subject matter experts are more critical than ever, says Justin Brown, president at Unirope. » Read More...
 
 
NEWS 
 

Trio of leadership appointments for Palfinger’s North American operations

Global crane and lifting solutions provider Palfinger promoted three leaders across its North American operations this past fall. » Read More...

Cranes drive Ritchie Bros. to record September auctions

Bolton, Ont.-based construction equipment auction house Ritchie Bros. scored record results across its September auctions, with cranes topping the charts in individual lot prices. » Read More...

SANY's new intelligent crane system impresses during port operations

SANY Marine implemented its H-move2.0 intelligent system in a tire crane automation project at the Port of Tianjin in Northern China. The system improved the operational efficiency of the tire cranes on-site by 20 moves per hour, an increase from the manual labour average of 15 to 16 moves. » Read More...

Tadano to highlight heavy lifting safety at CES 2025 showcase

Tadano has announced its participation in the 2025 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show, taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Centre from January 7 to 10. The theme of Tadano’s showcase at the convention will be the safety solutions presented by its heavy lifting technology. » Read More...

 
PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT 
 

Tadano launches North America’s first fully electric RT crane

Tadano is introducing the North American market to its first fully electric rough terrain (RT) crane with the company's new 100-ton capacity EVOLT eGR-1000XLL-1. The unit comes with an on-board battery pack to power up to seven hours of lifting, or up to five hours of lifting when combined with up to 5.5 miles of jobsite travel. » Read More...

Link-Belt adds new model to its all-terrain range

Link-Belt revealed its new 225 US ton capacity all-terrain (AT) crane, the 225|AT, at its CraneFest event this past September in Lexington, KY. The third model in Link-Belt’s range of five-axle AT cranes, the 225|AT features a 14 to 62-metre six-section latching boom. » Read More...

Potain unveils new Igo M 24-19 self-erecting crane

An upgrade of Potain’s Igo M 14, the Igo M 24-19 joins the Igo MA 21 and Hup M 28-22 models in the company’s line of mobile self-erecting cranes, designed as a solution for new home construction and renovation applications. » Read More...