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Stay up to date with the news updates from North America.
NY judge: ‘Rapetti caused crane collapse’
William Rapetti, the master rigger responsible for erecting a tower crane at East 51st Street New York that collapsed during a climbing operation in 2008, killing seven people, has had his rigger and operator licenses revoked. Rapetti was acquitted of manslaughter charges, but still faces civil action. A judge considering his license found that Rapetti’s failures had caused the collapse.
William Rapetti, the master rigger responsible for erecting a tower crane at East 51st Street New York that collapsed during a climbing operation in 2008, killing seven people, has had his rigger and operator licenses revoked. Rapetti was acquitted of manslaughter charges, but still faces civil action. A judge considering his license found that Rapetti’s failures had caused the collapse.
New OSHA inspections targets southern powered industrial truck owners
OSHA has launched a new four-month programme focused on reducing fatalities and injuries caused by powered industrial trucks operating in the State of Mississippi.
OSHA has launched a new four-month programme focused on reducing fatalities and injuries caused by powered industrial trucks operating in the State of Mississippi.
Columbia-Snake repairs get a lift from Manitowoc 888
Essex Crane Rental has lifted the tallest lock gate in America to aid repairs at the John Day Dam on the Columbia River using a barge-mounted Manitowoc 888 crawler crane.
Essex Crane Rental has lifted the tallest lock gate in America to aid repairs at the John Day Dam on the Columbia River using a barge-mounted Manitowoc 888 crawler crane.
Terex beats the clock for hammerhead delivery
In February, Terex supplied a hammerhead tower crane for a Good Samaritan Medical Office Building project in Cincinnati, OH. The manufacturer supplied the crane rapidly on a month and half schedule.
In February, Terex supplied a hammerhead tower crane for a Good Samaritan Medical Office Building project in Cincinnati, OH. The manufacturer supplied the crane rapidly on a month and half schedule.
Port puts Liebherr on a pedestal
Liebherr has installed an LR 1280 on a pedestal to handle cargo and metal fabrication material at the Port of Natchez on the Mississippi River.
Liebherr has installed an LR 1280 on a pedestal to handle cargo and metal fabrication material at the Port of Natchez on the Mississippi River.
Demag Cranes AG rejects Terex takeover bid
Demag AG’s management and supervisory boards have unanimously rejected an unsolicited bid for the company from Terex, saying the company is worth far more than the €41.75 a share offer.
Demag AG’s management and supervisory boards have unanimously rejected an unsolicited bid for the company from Terex, saying the company is worth far more than the €41.75 a share offer.
Altec aids Alabama
Altec Engineering will contribute $500,000 to assist with reconstruction efforts in tornado-struck Alabama, location of its Durham-county headquarters.
Altec Engineering will contribute $500,000 to assist with reconstruction efforts in tornado-struck Alabama, location of its Durham-county headquarters.
Manitex Q1 results speed CVS acquisition
American crane builder Manitex has announced first quarter results, and told investors that, with margins rising across all sectors, it will complete the acquisition of Italian CVS Ferrari’s container handling business earlier than expected.
American crane builder Manitex has announced first quarter results, and told investors that, with margins rising across all sectors, it will complete the acquisition of Italian CVS Ferrari’s container handling business earlier than expected.
Husband and wife team take on ALL Wilmington
ALL Erection and Crane Rental’s lead dispatch and logistics manager for Atlanta, Georgia, Jeremy Hunter, has been appointed general manager of ALL’s Wilmington depot.
ALL Erection and Crane Rental’s lead dispatch and logistics manager for Atlanta, Georgia, Jeremy Hunter, has been appointed general manager of ALL’s Wilmington depot.
US market increasingly important for Terex
With its recent appointment of Coast Crane as a distributor, and its introduction of the Roadmaster 9000 At Conexpo, Terex is actively strengthening its appeal to the North American market through its broadened product range.
With its recent appointment of Coast Crane as a distributor, and its introduction of the Roadmaster 9000 At Conexpo, Terex is actively strengthening its appeal to the North American market through its broadened product range.
New York real estate board calls for national certification
REBNY, the Real Estate Board of New York, has launched a campaign to change the city's approach to crane operator licensing, citing safety and cost concerns.
REBNY, the Real Estate Board of New York, has launched a campaign to change the city's approach to crane operator licensing, citing safety and cost concerns.
Barnhart transports transformer
In late April, Barnhart Crane & Rigging successfully used bridge jumpers to haul a main power transformer across two small creeks in Maryland and Pennsylvania, US, for Hyundai, nuclear engineering company.
In late April, Barnhart Crane & Rigging successfully used bridge jumpers to haul a main power transformer across two small creeks in Maryland and Pennsylvania, US, for Hyundai, nuclear engineering company.
Manitowoc names Western Pacific Cranes & Equipment distributor for western US
Manitowoc has named Western Pacific Crane & Equipment as its exclusive distributor for western North America and the South Pacific.
Manitowoc has named Western Pacific Crane & Equipment as its exclusive distributor for western North America and the South Pacific.
Nautilus hook pinches second award
Raking in its second award within the last year, Nautilus’ safety rigging hook attained the Offshore Support Journal Innovation of the Year award at conference held by the group on 16 February.
Raking in its second award within the last year, Nautilus’ safety rigging hook attained the Offshore Support Journal Innovation of the Year award at conference held by the group on 16 February.
Link-Belt mourns passing of Braxton Snyder
US Crane manufacturer Link-Belt yesterday announced that its worldwide sales manager Braxton Snyder passed away last Sunday at the age of 62.
US Crane manufacturer Link-Belt yesterday announced that its worldwide sales manager Braxton Snyder passed away last Sunday at the age of 62.
ALL updates crane training
Earlier this month the ALL Crane hire company conducted a training session at its headquarters in Cleveland, US, in response to new OSHA crane regulations.
Earlier this month the ALL Crane hire company conducted a training session at its headquarters in Cleveland, US, in response to new OSHA crane regulations.
Terex commences transmission testing tower job
US manufacturer Terex is delivering a CTT331-16 tower crane to Bangalore, India to erect the components of a transmission-testing tower for the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI).
US manufacturer Terex is delivering a CTT331-16 tower crane to Bangalore, India to erect the components of a transmission-testing tower for the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI).
Texas whistleblower protected under OSHA
Two US companies have paid damages to an instrument fitter fired for raising safety concerns over unsafe lifting operations on a site in Franklin, Texas, after US regulator OSHA supported his claim to be a legitimate whistleblower.
Two US companies have paid damages to an instrument fitter fired for raising safety concerns over unsafe lifting operations on a site in Franklin, Texas, after US regulator OSHA supported his claim to be a legitimate whistleblower.
Dueco joins Fassi US distribution network
Italian knuckleboom crane manufacturer Fassi has appointed Wisconsin-based supplier Dueco as a distributor of Fassi products in the US.
Italian knuckleboom crane manufacturer Fassi has appointed Wisconsin-based supplier Dueco as a distributor of Fassi products in the US.
Mammoet acquires KR Wind
International lifting and transport company Mammoet has gained full control of UK-based wind turbine erection and maintenance specialist KR Wind.
International lifting and transport company Mammoet has gained full control of UK-based wind turbine erection and maintenance specialist KR Wind.
