Milwaukee Tool has named Shane Moll as Group President, giving him full leadership of the organization as part of a broader executive transition. Moll has been with the company for two decades, contributing to its growth through roles in product strategy, engineering and innovation.

When winter weather hits, snow removal becomes a race against time. For landscape and snow removal professionals, efficiency isn’t just about speed — it’s about safety, planning and choosing the right equipment for the job.

The November issue of Cranes Today is now available for download.

As autumn settles in, the days grow shorter, the air turns dry, and an invisible threat begins creeping into gardens and landscapes: frost.

Allied Crane Hire, a South African mobile crane specialist operating across sub-Saharan Africa, has received the first Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane on the African continent.

During a recent conversation with a young, aspiring landscape pro, I was asked about the industry’s many conferences, trade shows and educational opportunities and which ones I thought might offer the most bang for the buck for someone looking to grow their business.

Like most of us in the tree care industry – and all industries, I would imagine – we are constantly trying to overcome obstacles in business, be they equipment, staff, cash flow, backlogs and the list goes on.

Liebherr cranes are key players in the construction of important Olympic venues for the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.

Rare is the employer who does everything he or she can to help an employee secure their next job.

General contractors can partner with humanoid robotics firms and build a road map to prepare, according to global consulting firm McKinsey.

As summer transitions to fall, a client’s attention often turns to trees in the landscape.

A 95-ton Grove GMK5095 all-terrain crane showed its capability by navigating tough terrain, including a steep incline and soft wood bridge, to replace transformers at a hydroelectric power station in Michigan for an important rebuilding project.

Falls from heights and chainsaw accidents often dominate safety conversations in the tree care industry. These incidents are dramatic, sometimes catastrophic, and they rightfully demand attention.

The new Liebherr MK 120-5.1E mobile construction crane is ready to go. No sooner had it been delivered than Zaugg’s new 5-axle crane was already in the centre of Bern – ready for a tailor-made job in the narrow streets of the old town.

One expert compared the shutdown to school snow days, indicating the time lost for rulemaking cannot be made up.

Leeds City Council has announced an initiative to address two thousand of ash trees infected with ash dieback disease, identified as safety risks, particularly near highways. The council reporting that the fungal disease has weakened the trees, making them brittle and likely to collapse.

Regular crane maintenance is critical to ensuring safety, performance, and compliance on the jobsite.

In July 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced it reinstated and updated self-audit programs run by its agencies, including the reimplementation of the Wage and Hour Division’s Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program and expansions to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s On-Site Consultation and Voluntary Protection Programs.

New Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 boosts Osprey's heavy lift fleet, especially for onshore wind work.

Worker health and safety are priorities in the construction industry because small oversights can have significant consequences. However, staying on top of safety-related regulatory compliance can be challenging without the right support for leaders, supervisors, and crew members.