With the US facing labour shortages, supply chain issues and even talk of a recession, several businesses in the overhead crane industry describe what they are doing to help not only their customers, but themselves too. Tony Rock reports.

When operating a digger derrick in the field near energized environments, it’s important to know and understand the safe work practices to follow. All operators must follow all OSHA, ANSI, state, federal and company rules and regulations when working on or near energized power lines – as electricity is an ever- present danger. 

The following are just a few tips to follow:   

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Yanmar, a provider of power solutions and industrial machinery, will introduce equipment from its new power range and share the company’s vision for a zero-emission, resource-recycling future during CONEXPO-CON/AGG (CONEXPO) 2023. Exhibiting in the South Hall, Level 2 at Booth S84014 together with Yanmar Group companies ELEO and HIPOWER SYSTEMS, Yanmar America will feature the company’s extensive product portfolio, and share the company’s current and future vision for power equipment.

US aerial lift manufacturer Mec unveiled its new 85ft boom lift at Conexpo last week, its largest model to date.

The 85ft Mec 85-J boom is the company’s fourth boom lift, joining the 34-J compact telescopic, the 45ft 45-J and the 60ft 60-J/65ft 65-J. The company has pitched it as a ‘Dual mode’ machine, allowing it to be operated as a telescopic or an articulated model. A simple switch on the lower controls converts from one format to the other.

BOSTON — Love was in the air over the weekend after a Boston crane operator got creative with his proposal to his girlfriend.

Kyle Dailey, with Local Steel Workers 7, asked his boss if he could use the crane to propose on Saturday night and his request was granted.

He wrote, “Sarah will you marry me?” And then lifted the steel beam up onto the top of the top site.

Las Vegas — March 18, 2023 – After five jam-packed days of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions and countless networking opportunities, CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2023 have come to a close, but not before taking the construction industry to the next level.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

28-year-old Zhang Zhiduo works as a crane operator in east China's Fujian Province. She says the work has brought her a sense of accomplishment.

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:

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.

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.

We often hear of incidents where cats and dogs would get stuck on the ledges of high rise buildings and would require our beloved abang bomba to come and rescue them.

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.