There is a plethora of pulleys for an arborist to choose from. Dozens of different brands, colors, and functions. In this video, our Nick Bonner takes a look at some popular micro pulleys, shows us the differences, how to choose the right pulley for the right job, and explains the history of these important arborist tools.

Germany-based crane services company Mikschl AutoKrane has added two new Demag cranes to its fleet.

The company purchased an AC 60-3 mobile crane and an AC 45 City crane, which has a length of 8.69 metres and a width of 2.55 metres. While the AC 45 City offers 45 tonnes of capacity, the AC 60-3 is in the 60 tonne capacity class and has a 50 metre telescopic main boom.

Of all of our seasons, I’ve heard more people proclaim their love of fall than any of the others. It marks an end to the uncomfortable heat of summer and traditionally represents a time when we reap the gifts of the harvest and prepare for winter. And for several weeks, our trees also gift us with a wonderful display of color. Everyone has a favorite - the brilliant orange of our native sugar maples, the rich yellow of the non-native maidenhair tree (Ginkgo), the reds, purples, and browns of oaks.

Norway-based Hybeko has introduced the RS-85 XC boom lift; the first machine of its kind in Europe to receive CE approval for rock scaling applications

As Genie distributor in Norway, Hybeko based the new 26m (85 ft) working height unit on a Genie Xtra Capacity S-85 XC telescopic boom. It designed and developed the RS-85 XC in collaboration with Slovenian rock-drilling manufacturer Oprema Ravne.

The Port a Wrap is a great tool for lowering limbs but it can be a pain to properly tension the line running through it. By "sweating the line" you can create just a bit of mechanical advantage to help get those lines just a bit tighter! Check it out!

The arboriculture industry in North America has overcome a number of major industry challenges. Many of these tests have been presented by Mother Nature. The year 1930 would begin the decimation of over 75% of the nation’s elms by Dutch elm disease, only to be outdone at the turn of this century by the emerald ash borer infestation which cost over $10 billion in damage and the destruction of over 17 million ash trees.

Released on October 20, 2020, the Jack and Roll Block was created through a partnership between GKS Lifting and Moving Solutions and DICA USA.

An ultra sling is an incredibly simple way to install blocks, rings, and hardware in a tree. Install the rigging tool on the sling and pass it through a pocket to create a strong and secure connection.

Crane manufacturer Liebherr “delivered” the first unit of its new LTM 1650-8.1 wheeled mobile telescopic crane to heavy lifting specialist Mammoet.

Gender roles have become a big discussion especially when it comes to women working in a male dominated workplace. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), the Port in Long Beach is a very male dominated profession because of the manual labor that goes into the job when dealing with cargo ships and shipping containers.

HoistCam by Netarus has launched its 5 Series models of rugged wireless crane and heavy equipment camera systems.

By 2023, there will be a need for 1 million more craft professionals and each October, the industry works together to raise awareness of the rewarding careers in construction.

Nick from TreeStuff.com gives an easy lesson on tying a few of the basic knots used in the tree care industry, including a running bowline, alpine butterfly, blake's hitch, and slipknot.

After several months of development and testing in real conditions, AMCS technologies has launched its DCS 61-S anti-collision solution between tower cranes and mobile cranes.

The lifting industry is very used to undertaking projects that require a custom-built solution. Even though they are a normal part of the job these methods and equipment choices are still interesting and impressive.

(Newswire.net -- October 15, 2020) -- Bear and Melissa LeVangie, who are twins and also both arborists (tree doctors), have reported an increase in the need for more certified arborists. Given their profession and personal interest, the twins spend most of their time around trees. In their childhood, they lived in a forested area of Massachusetts and grew up surrounded by trees.

Listen to this GroundBreakers podcast with Rosendin Electric’s Fred Meeske as he discusses how bringing "gamers" in can help the construction industry.

Since 1976, Trans American Trucking Service has been moving heavy cargo, freight and machinery across the U.S and Canada. The company was recently tasked with a 33-mile journey that involved picking up seven machine presses from a plant in Industry, PA and then transporting them to New Castle, PA via barge across two rivers before an over-the-road trip to the final destination.

Manitowoc has launched the new 60USt National Crane NBT60XL boom truck, which the manufacturer says has the highest load capacity and longest reach of any 60USt class boom truck and truck crane.