IWD: Female Crane Operator Lauds APM Terminals
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IWD: Female Crane Operator Lauds APM Terminals

A female Mobile Harbour Crane operator, Perpetua Onyia, has commended APM Terminals, Apapa, for opportunities given to her to thrive in her chosen career.

Speaking at an event organised by the Lagos Port Complex Apapa to mark the 2023 International Women’s Day, Onyia said her success as a crane operator has opened the doors for other women to embrace similar career in a male-dominated port environment.

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Crane operator helps fight fire in Brussels
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Crane operator helps fight fire in Brussels

A fire broke early on Thursday morning at a metallurgical company in the Brussels municipality of Haren. To the surprise of emergency crews, the fire was put out with the help of a civilian who lent his services to the fire brigade.

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Talking Trees Live! with The Davey Tree Expert Co.
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Talking Trees Live! with The Davey Tree Expert Co.

If you’re a homeowner, have you ever thought to consult with an arborist?

It’s almost spring, and with that in mind, we’re throwing things back to a video from last fall that is just as (if not more) important now than it was then.

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Downtown squeeze no problem for compact Potain
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Downtown squeeze no problem for compact Potain

Austin, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, with its vibrant tech scene and inviting climate. As the population rises, so does the demand for housing, infrastructure, and retail properties. In addition to an influx of new residents, Austin — nicknamed “The Live Music Capital of the World” — is a thriving tourist destination, so the demand for hotel rooms has spiked, too.

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Altec and PACCAR Winch team up on new boom truck
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Altec and PACCAR Winch team up on new boom truck

Designing products and bringing them to market is hard. But with the right components, OEMs can more easily optimize and effectively validate state-of-the-art equipment to meet exact requirements and specifications.

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SUPPORT SYSTEMS
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SUPPORT SYSTEMS

At the heart of a crane is the operator and there is an array of devices to help them do their job safely and efficiently. The fast-moving nature of the sector, however, sees companies innovating to remain ahead of the game. Christian Shelton reports.

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BLUE VIGIL INTRODUCES NEW DRONE-BASED JOB SITE LIGHTING SOLUTION
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BLUE VIGIL INTRODUCES NEW DRONE-BASED JOB SITE LIGHTING SOLUTION

Re-envisioning the traditional towable light tower concept, Blue Vigil, a developer of tether power systems for commercial drones, announced the CONEXPO-CON/AGG preview of its new Autonomous Aerial LED (ALED) portable light aimed at making nighttime sites safer and more productive.

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Haulotte unveils hydrogen scissor
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Haulotte unveils hydrogen scissor

Haulotte exhibited a prototype of the hydrogen fuel cell system that it is developing in partnership with Bouygues Energies & Services at the recent Hyvolution exhibition and Summit in Paris.

The public display of the concept comes almost nine months after the two companies announced their partnership, in which Bouygues is testing and evaluating such machines on its job sites. See:

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Female arborists up in the trees: ‘It’s just what she does”

Nicole Benjamin was drawn to arboriculture through a Facebook advertisement that said, “Get paid to climb trees.” 

 Growing up, she loved climbing trees. As an adult, she might have been more cautious entering the industry, considering that forestry is one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S., with the highest death rate per 100,000 workers, according to the National Safety Council.

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8 Largest Cranes In The World
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8 Largest Cranes In The World

When it comes to technology and tools, the construction industry has gone a very long way in recent decades. The crane is one of the most essential pieces of equipment when it comes to the construction of massive buildings. 

These enormous robots can easily move incredibly large items and position them exactly where they are required. A diverse selection of cranes is available, each with a set of skills and characteristics that are exclusive to itself.

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MAMMOET INSTALLS FIRST RED SEA MODULAR VILLAS
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MAMMOET INSTALLS FIRST RED SEA MODULAR VILLAS

A Demag crawler crane on a modified barge delivers modular villas for Red Sea showcase resort

Netherlands-headquartered international heavy lift and transport specialist Mammoet has delivered the first batch of modularly constructed villas for the Sheybarah Island resort, Saudi Arabia.

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Interview: Elliott CEO on the future of truck mounts
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Interview: Elliott CEO on the future of truck mounts

Truck mount pioneer Elliott Equipment Company is paving the way for the all terrain utility sector in North America. Elliott’s CEO Jim Glazer explains the direction of travel.

This year Elliott Equipment Company (Elliott) is celebrating its 75th anniversary as a pioneer of the truck mounted market.

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Safe Practices to Follow While Using a Bucket Truck at a Worksite
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Safe Practices to Follow While Using a Bucket Truck at a Worksite

Bucket trucks are common tools used by lineman while performing maintenance on live lines. Along with proper training, it’s important to consistently review the Operator’s Manual to understand how to correctly use the bucket truck per the manufacturer’s instructions. The following are just a few tips to follow at the worksite while using a bucket truck:   

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Terex invests in robotics
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Terex invests in robotics

Terex has made an equity investment in Apptronik a company based in Austin, Texas that specialises in the development of mobile robotic systems. Its stated goal is to “develop robots that empower humans to live to their fullest potential". In addition to the investment, the two companies have reached a co-development agreement to work together to create potential robotic applications for Terex products.

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Chopper lifts alpine crane
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Chopper lifts alpine crane

Contractors building a new cable car station and educational centre high in the French alps have used a helicopter to assemble the project’s flat-top tower crane.

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