VIDEO: Birkenhead cranes come down
June 2008
Two dockside cranes have been demolished in Birkenhead, in the UK. Cranes Today has video of the demolition.
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VIDEO: Birkenhead cranes come down
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Manitex signs Russian distribution deal
08 May 2008
Manitex has signed a deal with Dostavka-Service Corp. Ltd. to distribute its 50t and 60t boom trucks in Russia. Manitex general manager Scott Rolston, said "We believe the Russian market opportunity for this class of machines exceeds that of the United States.”
Liebherr plans 2,000t offshore crane
08 May 2008
Liebherr has announced plans for a new offshore crane, the MTC 78000, with lifting capacities of up to 2,000t.
Maxim concludes long hunt for buyer
08 May 2008
US crane rental leader Maxim has announced a deal that will see all of its common stock sold to investors Platinum Equity, for $42.50 a share, in an all-cash deal.
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Developing markets bolster Palfinger growth
07 May 2008
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Haydock show moves to June
07 May 2008
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Worker killed in Maryland crane accident
07 May 2008
Latest crane news on the web
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Zurawie construction crane company present good results
Puls Biznesu | May 9 2008 7:00PM GMT
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ALL buys Grove cranes
ACP | May 9 2008 5:22PM GMT
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Illinois Tool Works secures $2B deal for Britain's Enodis
SignOn San Diego | May 9 2008 4:33PM GMT
Tenders
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Stephenson wins $435,000 Army crawler crane maintenance tender
Stephenson wins $435,000 Army crawler crane maintenance tender
24 April 2008
Stephenson Equipment of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has won a $435,000 tender for crawler crane maintenance and emergency service.
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Letters to the Editor
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In praise of the EN 13000 changes
In praise of the EN 13000 changes
April 2008
The new crane safety systems - LMIs - based on EN 13000 will forever improve safety when working with mobile cranes.
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Time to be vigilant
Time to be vigilant
March 2008
The Government has taken considerable flack for its plans to reduce HSE funding, but the construction industry is strongly advised against using this as an excuse for rising accident and death rates. After all, this is an industry wide responsibility.
Articles
US giants look to emerging markets
20 March 2008
At ConExpo, the US’s two crane-building giants both stressed the importance of emerging markets to the future of their businesses. While the goal of becoming truly global players is the same, Terex and Manitowoc approach the problem in different ways. As Manitowoc announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in a Chinese mobile crane manufacturer, Terex explained how a ‘campus’ strategy will form the core of its expansion.
Former staff reminisce
07 April 2008
Over the last few months we spoke with former staff about their time on Cranes Today
Readers' anniversary letters
07 April 2008
Over the last few months we have asked long-standing readers and crane people to write in. Here is a selection.
Equipment stories
Caldwell releases new remote hook release
26 March 2008
Caldwell has launched a 5 US ton (4.5t) version of its remote-control hook-release.
Hirschmann gears up for crane electronics system
26 March 2008
Hirschmann electronics begins production on a new scalable crane control system in July.
