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Stay up to date with the news updates from North America.
TNT promotes two following recapitalisation
Following the signing of a new financing deal with Odyssey Investment Partners, TNT has promoted Deana Haygood to CFO and Alex ‘Bubba’ Murray to branch manager for its Houston office.
Following the signing of a new financing deal with Odyssey Investment Partners, TNT has promoted Deana Haygood to CFO and Alex ‘Bubba’ Murray to branch manager for its Houston office.
LMI cuts the wires
Load Systems International is adding to their range of operator aids with a new wireless load moment indicator for hydraulic cranes.
Load Systems International is adding to their range of operator aids with a new wireless load moment indicator for hydraulic cranes.
Sany builds new R&D centre
Sany America has announced it is building a $25m research and development centre beside its Peachtree City, Georgia, headquarters.
Sany America has announced it is building a $25m research and development centre beside its Peachtree City, Georgia, headquarters.
Bigge sells Standfast’s TRAM
Safety equipment provider Standfast has sealed a deal with rental firm Bigge, who will sell and install its Travel Restraint Access Module (TRAM) fall restraint system for North American cranes.
Safety equipment provider Standfast has sealed a deal with rental firm Bigge, who will sell and install its Travel Restraint Access Module (TRAM) fall restraint system for North American cranes.
Vic-Lok keeps holding on
IntegriCert, owned by Vic Segura with two locations in Louisiana, has recently launched the innovative Vic-Lok Shackle. The company is an inspection, load testing, and rigging company serving the oil and gas industry in the Southwest.
IntegriCert, owned by Vic Segura with two locations in Louisiana, has recently launched the innovative Vic-Lok Shackle. The company is an inspection, load testing, and rigging company serving the oil and gas industry in the Southwest.
Terex 45t boom truck promises all round power
Terex has launched the latest in its series of Crossover boom truck, the 45USt Crossover 4500. Following an increasing trend for use of standard components across crane types, the Crossover range mounts a telescopic truck crane boom on a boom truck, and includes X-shaped stabilisers for 360° lifting power.
Terex has launched the latest in its series of Crossover boom truck, the 45USt Crossover 4500. Following an increasing trend for use of standard components across crane types, the Crossover range mounts a telescopic truck crane boom on a boom truck, and includes X-shaped stabilisers for 360° lifting power.
Bardonaro appointed Terex global sales
Frank Bardonaro, who joined crane builder Terex late last year from US rental leader AmQuip, has been promoted from managing director of Terex Cranes North America to managing director of global crane sales.
Frank Bardonaro, who joined crane builder Terex late last year from US rental leader AmQuip, has been promoted from managing director of Terex Cranes North America to managing director of global crane sales.
Link-Belt shows off at ICUEE
At the ICUEE demo show, in Louisville, Kentucky, Link-Belt is showing its newly launched, 110USt (100t) TCC-1100 telescopic crawler crane. The company also plans to demo the Link-Belt Pulse total crane operating system.
At the ICUEE demo show, in Louisville, Kentucky, Link-Belt is showing its newly launched, 110USt (100t) TCC-1100 telescopic crawler crane. The company also plans to demo the Link-Belt Pulse total crane operating system.
Management reshuffle at Forjas Irizar
Spanish lifting equipment manufacturer Forjas Irizar has announced that current managing director Benito Lasa will quit the top job, allowing his daughter, Maria Lasa Irizar, to take on the role.
Spanish lifting equipment manufacturer Forjas Irizar has announced that current managing director Benito Lasa will quit the top job, allowing his daughter, Maria Lasa Irizar, to take on the role.
Stellar develop ‘Flip Sheave’ for confined spaces
US boom truck builder Stellar industries has announced it has designed a ‘Flip Sheave’ for its mechanics crane boom heads, allowing operators to use the cranes in tighter spaces.
US boom truck builder Stellar industries has announced it has designed a ‘Flip Sheave’ for its mechanics crane boom heads, allowing operators to use the cranes in tighter spaces.
Link-Belt updates HTC-3140 truck crane line
US crane manufacturer Link-Belt has updated its HTC-3140 and HTC-3140/LB (long boom) truck cranes to capitalise on its position in the strengthening US truck crane market.
US crane manufacturer Link-Belt has updated its HTC-3140 and HTC-3140/LB (long boom) truck cranes to capitalise on its position in the strengthening US truck crane market.
NBIS offers new casualty excess
US specialist insurance provider NationsBuilders Insurance Services (NBIS) has announced a new excess casualty facility, offered in conjunction with Ironshore insurance.
US specialist insurance provider NationsBuilders Insurance Services (NBIS) has announced a new excess casualty facility, offered in conjunction with Ironshore insurance.
US contractors say Potain HDT 80 self-erectors ideal for tight sites
Manitowoc’s Potain HDT 80 self-erecting tower crane has been proving its worth and providing cost savings on job sites across North America, according to the manufacturer.
Manitowoc’s Potain HDT 80 self-erecting tower crane has been proving its worth and providing cost savings on job sites across North America, according to the manufacturer.
Sany America opens new US headquarters
Manufacturer Sany has opened its 400,000 sq ft US headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia, and is relocating the firm’s assets to bring all Sany America departments under the same roof.
Manufacturer Sany has opened its 400,000 sq ft US headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia, and is relocating the firm’s assets to bring all Sany America departments under the same roof.
Terex client uses hammerheads to repair ships
Two Terex SK 415 hammerhead tower cranes are being used for repairing large vessels at a shipyard on the American East Coast, providing an unusual solution for servicing large vessels.
Two Terex SK 415 hammerhead tower cranes are being used for repairing large vessels at a shipyard on the American East Coast, providing an unusual solution for servicing large vessels.
Gottwald supplies 100t pontoon cranes for Mississippi River runs
Gottwald Port Technology has supplied two of its 100t capacity harbour pontoon cranes for transshipping operations on the Mississippi River run by St James Stevedoring Partners of Louisiana, US.
Gottwald Port Technology has supplied two of its 100t capacity harbour pontoon cranes for transshipping operations on the Mississippi River run by St James Stevedoring Partners of Louisiana, US.
Essex enjoys new fleet mix after Coast Crane deal
US rental firm Essex Crane says a new fleet mix from the recent acquisition of Coast Crane, adding boom trucks and rough terrains to its existing crawlers, improved overall utilization and buoyed revenues to $22.34m for the quarter. The firm plans $28m of spending to increase its mix further.
US rental firm Essex Crane says a new fleet mix from the recent acquisition of Coast Crane, adding boom trucks and rough terrains to its existing crawlers, improved overall utilization and buoyed revenues to $22.34m for the quarter. The firm plans $28m of spending to increase its mix further.
Texas trip a success for ALE’s AL.SK190
ALE’s 4,300t capacity AL.SK190 has completed its first heavy lift in North America replacing coker drums and components of a hydrocracking unit at an oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas.
ALE’s 4,300t capacity AL.SK190 has completed its first heavy lift in North America replacing coker drums and components of a hydrocracking unit at an oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas.
Terex’s Wilmington production facility to close
Terex Cranes has announced it will close its Wilmington plant operations over the next few months despite recovering demand in the North American market.
Terex Cranes has announced it will close its Wilmington plant operations over the next few months despite recovering demand in the North American market.
Strongco appointed Canadian distributor for Jekko
Italian Ormet has appointed Strongco, a Canadian hire firm dealing multi-line mobile equipment, as the exclusive distributor for Jekko brand mini cranes in Canada.
Italian Ormet has appointed Strongco, a Canadian hire firm dealing multi-line mobile equipment, as the exclusive distributor for Jekko brand mini cranes in Canada.
