Cranes Today

Launched in November 1972, Cranes Today is the global lifting industry’s longest-running magazine. Despite our heritage we also remain up-to-date with the latest media trends with our parent company Progressive Media International investing heavily in our digital propositions to complement our print offering.

Over the next year we are further enhancing our digital offerings and developing our digital distribution lists so that the Cranes Today brand is more accessible than ever before in this technological age of instant information and hybrid working.

Like our print circulation our digital circulation is ABC audited ensuring that recipients are people within or associated with the crane industry. We are dedicated to grow this distribution channel, with further developments in the pipeline.

Cranes Today stands alone as the only global publication serving our industry with an audited circulation.

November 2024

Job of the month: Kraanverhuur Tholen uses new Grove GMK4080L, one of the first in Europe, for a residential construction job. • Loader cranes: Anniversaries, acquisitions and enhanced crane control tech dominate the current loader crane sector. • Crawler cranes: Bigger lifts in sectors such as wind energy are demanding higher capacity cranes. Daniel Searle reports. • Decommissioning work: Cranes not only put things up, they take things down, too. Decommissioning, however, can present challenges that are unknown when building things from scratch. Julian Champkin reports on a selection of decommissioning case studies.

October 2024

Job of the month Austrian company Kostmann uses new Wolffkran tower crane for work at a reservoir high on a mountain. Middle East The Middle East is currently a magnet for crane companies seeking to increase their penetration and bulk sales are booming. Bridge building Cranes Today looks at a selection of impressive bridge projects around the world, revealing the wide range of techniques and equipment used to build them. Specialised transport New products, dealer and service partnerships, premises expansions and full order books characterise a healthy sector.

September 2024

Job of the Month Utilising the correct crane size was key for Zenith Tech when working on a US State Trail. Commercial construction The need for microchips is driving demand for a range of crane types. Energy sector: onshore wind work The challenges, and solutions, of constructing wind turbines on land. Energy sector: offshore wind work Offshore generation poses even greater challenges and rewards. Pick 'n' carry Australia and Italy are two countries that prize the versatility of pick and carry cranes whilst having different approaches to designing them.

August 2024

In this issue: • Job of the month: The world’s first four Potain MDLT 1109s are to work on the refurbishment of the Gravagna viaduct in Italy. • Residential Construction: A range of crane types are being used to meet global housing demand. • Mini cranes: Mini cranes are getting bigger – not physically but in the marketplace. Julian Champkin investigates the growth of the mini. • Heavy lifting: As the world gets more complicated and ambitions increase, ever heavier loads need to be lifted. Julian Champkin reports.

July 2024

In this issue: • Job of the month: The final phase of the Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona, Spain, is utilising two Liebherr luffers. • North American market analysis: The North America construction market is expected to grow to 2028, says GlobalData. • North America: company spotlight: Kate Lampson at Lampson International offers insight into the company and the North American market. • Electric cranes: Latest developments as the switch to electric-powered lifting progresses. • Dockside safety: Lifts using crawlers on barges can be dangerous. Liebherr has a control system designed to make these shallow water jobs safer.

June 2024

Job of the month: SP Singla Constructions moves huge concrete elements for the new Mahatma Gandhi Bridge in India using SPMT. Intermat review: A snapshot of the Intermat trade show, with links to exclusive Cranes Today videos. Repair and servicing: Taking good care of a crane has benefits for both crane owners and the environment. Specialised transport: Mammoet’s electric SPMT is leading the charge in the battle to revolutionise the future of heavy transport. Julian Champkin reports. Technology threats: Ship-to-shore cranes are vulnerable to cyberattacks. US authorities are worried. Other cranes also need cybersecurity, says Julian Champkin.

May 2024

Job of the month: Close collaboration required between contractor and Multi-Crane on positioning six Potain MDTs at residential construction project in The Netherlands. Tower cranes: Interview with Marr Contracting about two of its M2480D luffing tower cranes being used on the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant build in the UK; plus a roundup of all the latest tower crane news. Telecrawlers: Julian Champkin reports on latest sector developments. Europe focus: What lessons can UK companies learn from trade organisations to help them overcome unnecessary and restrictive regulations? Plus, market snapshots from Ainscough and Sarens; and an overview of BKL.

April 2024

Job of the Month: Boer uses 12 Liebherr mobile cranes to position an arched pipeline. Intermat preview: A look at some of the lifting and abnormal transport related companies exhibiting at this year's forthcoming Intermat trade show. Ring cranes: Mammoet’s PTC210-DS ring crane is conducting crane replacements to support the next-generation offshore wind turbine installations. All terrain cranes: All terrain cranes are typically sold with only minor variations but at times customers need a more tailored solution. Will North reports. City cranes: Inside and out, city cranes are a sector on the rise. Julian Champkin reports.

March 2024

Job of the month: Eisele lifts chiller units onto iconic tower block in Frankfurt using a Liebherr eight-axle mobile crane. Below the boom: The sector is thriving thanks to demand for custom products, subsea work, and the booming renewables sectors – both offshore and onshore. Rough terrain cranes: Julian Champkin reports on these workhorses for tough environments. Energy sector: Effort and ingenuity are enabling the transition to sustainable and renewable energy resources, and crane engineers are playing their part. Julian Champkin reports.

February 2024

Job of the month: Mammoet completes luxury Red Sea resort installation. Knuckleboom cranes: Investment in new facilities and continuing product innovation demonstrate a vibrant sector. Lattice boom crawler cranes: The mid-range offers a balance between lifting power and ease of set up and use. Innovation, however, still matters. Will North reports. Safety and training: Safety and training go hand-in-hand. Julian Champkin reports on latest developments.

January 2024

Job of the Month: Felbermayr replaces a wind turbine gearbox atop a mountain ridge despite increasing wind speeds. Specialised transport: A safe and secure place to park-up for abnormal load drivers in Europe should be guaranteed. ESTA and ESPORG are looking to make this so. Christian Shelton reports. Digitalisation: Liebherr is at the cutting edge of the digital era and actively shaping the future. Christian Shelton reports. High-rise construction: High-rise buildings need high-rise cranes. Julian Champkin looks at flat-tops and new designs of luffers.

December 2023

Job of the Month: Gil & Fils Levage delivers glass panels down a cinema corridor in France using a Palfinger crane mounted on its new Scania truck. Residential construction: New cranes for the residential construction sector focus on being fast with low- to zero-emissions. Will North reports. Far East focus: Tadano interview: We asked Tadano a few questions about the current state of business in its home market. Mini cranes: Mini cranes are becoming established at last – even in the USA, where size traditionally matters most.

November 2023

Job of the Month: Vanguard is using Tii Scheuerle RBTS systems to transport 230 wind turbine blades over 500km in South Africa. Regional report: Italy: Buoyed by government incentives positivity abounds in the Italian lifting market, as manifest at the recent record-breaking GIS show. Oil and gas: Oil and gas still dominate our energy supplies, and the Middle East is a primary source. Truck cranes: When is a truck crane not a truck crane? Julian Champkin is slightly baffled.

October 2023

Job of the month: Four Raimondi flat-top tower cranes work on London jobsite. Bridge building: A snapshot of bridge work being conducted around the world. Tower cranes: Some solutions to city-specific tower crane challenges. SPMTs: Over 40 years the SPMT has become the default for moving heavy loads. Lattice boom crawlers: Although often used for wind work, there are plenty of other applications for large lattice boom crawlers. Telecrawlers: In the last 12 months Sany and Sennebogen have both launched electric telecrawler models. Will North takes a look.

2024 Audience

We continue to invest heavily in the circulation of Cranes Today and have created a highly engaged subscription base, and then a wider multimedia audience to ensure an industry-leading circulation.

Copies are sent to subscribers by name and our audience comprises of all the key decision makers in the industrial lifting industry. In light of COVID-19, we now distribute the majority of our-hard copies to people’s home addresses, which means the magazine is read by every subscriber regardless of whether they are working from the office or at home.

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Each week the Cranes Today newsletter is sent out to 12,000 digital subscribers. Covering the latest news covering product development, manufacturing, and expert columns. The newsletter recipients also receive the latest digital version of the magazine also.

Cranes Today page on LinkedIn currently has a specialist network of 6,907 (and counting) industry professionals. With daily posts and updates, as well as the latest industry data, it is a great way to engage the sector.

Distribution

Editorial Calendar

JANUARY

Digital tools
High rise construction
Specialised transport

FEBRUARY

Lattice boom crawler cranes
Knuckle boom cranes
Safety and training

MARCH

Below the boom
Rough terrain cranes
Energy sector

APRIL

Ring cranes
All terrain cranes
Compact and city cranes
Intermat preview

MAY

Europe focus
Intermat review
Crawler cranes (telescopic)
Tower cranes

JUNE

Technology
Specialised transport
Repair and refurbishment

JULY

Dockside and marine lifting
North American regional focus
Electric cranes

AUGUST

Residential construction
Mini cranes
Heavy lifting

SEPTEMBER

Pick and carry factory cranes
Commercial construction
Energy sector

OCTOBER

Bridge building
Specialised transport
Middle East focus

NOVEMBER

Decommissioning work
Crawler cranes
Truck mounted loader cranes

DECEMBER

Tower cranes
Far East focus
Power solutions