Based in Peterlee, 24/7 Crane Hire Ltd. has taken delivery of its first new Liebherr all-terrain crane – the milestone unit is a five-axle LTM 1230-5.1. Established less than ten years ago, this 230t flagship unit will support the company’s growing operations across the north-east of England and beyond.

Vertical Supply Group has acquired Malta Dynamics, an Ohio-based manufacturer of fall protection and safety equipment, as part of its ongoing growth strategy in the work-at-height sector. The acquisition brings together two companies focused on improving safety, efficiency, and performance for professionals working in demanding environments—including arborists, utility crews, and other field-based operations.

German company AS TreeCare has taken delivery of a 38 metre Ruthmann T380 XS truck mounted platform. The platform has a five section boom, topped by a 1.5 metre jib with 185 degrees of articulation. It also features an independent elevating boom pivot point, all of which provides a working height of 38 metres and up to 32.1 metres of working outreach with the boom fully extended and horizontal, at which point it has a platform capacity of 100kg.

Italian crane manufacturer Jekko has introduced JF1050, the latest articulated crawler crane in its product range, which is designed for use in both industrial maintenance and construction projects where access is restricted and operating space is limited.

Our industry lost a valued member this week with the passing of David Mauk. We remember an outstanding arborist who understood how vital trees are and how they are worth protecting, preserving and caring for them.

Workplace safety enforcement is expected to remain a top priority in 2026, with OSHA continuing targeted inspections in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Federal agencies are signaling that employers should prepare for closer scrutiny, stronger accountability, and a greater emphasis on preventing serious injuries before they happen.

Plant health care (PHC) is evolving. What was once often approached as a series of treatments is increasingly being redefined as a diagnostic, systems-based discipline – one that prioritizes soil health, underlying stress factors and long-term tree preservation over short-term fixes.

M.R. Concrete has added Ireland’s first Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 all terrain crane to its fleet. The new 400-tonne crane offers advanced lifting capabilities, long boom configurations, and Superlift technology, supporting major concrete, infrastructure, and heavy lifting projects across Ireland.

Global Crane Services has strengthened its lifting fleet with two new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 all terrain cranes. The 250-tonne cranes enhance the company’s mobile lifting capabilities across Scotland and follow the recent addition of a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 earlier in 2026.

Most of you aren’t working in wide-open fields — you’re working between sheds, fences, and pool decks. Backyard lifts are designed for that reality. Being able to fit through a gate and set up securely can turn a complicated climb into a controlled lift operation.

Last week, Bonn & Mees executed the lifting and final positioning of the installation of a 275t knuckle boom crane on the Boskalis cable-laying vessel Boka Ocean, using the floating sheerleg crane, Matador 3.

Accreditation audits are more than a checklist exercise – they’re a window into how safety practices hold up in the real world. Out in the field, small oversights can quickly become serious risks. In Safety Snapshot, auditors share trends and observations from job sites across the country – practical reminders of where crews are getting it right and where vigilance is needed.

Terex Rough Terrain Cranes re-enters the crawler crane segment with the launch of the TTC 70.

No machine replaces training, but good engineering supports good decision-making. Altec Teupen’s stability systems and outrigger design are built to help crews operate within safe limits. When equipment and training work together, risk decreases.

German crane rental company Schmidbauer used its Grove GMK6400-1 to replace bearings on wind turbine blades in Denklingen, Bavaria. The crane’s advanced technology and precise planning enabled the project to be completed ahead of schedule in just three days, showcasing efficiency and strength in complex wind energy maintenance tasks.

INZAG has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane. The 4-axle crane expands the crane fleet of the internationally active construction company, providing a powerful and flexible solution for demanding operations, such as those required for a large-scale infrastructure project in southern Angola.

Tracked aerials distribute weight across the ground, which helps reduce surface damage and allows access where bucket trucks simply can’t go. For crews dealing with gates, slopes, or soft ground, that flexibility changes how the job gets planned.

How states stack up on arborist credentials, population, and market demand.

The previous initiative lapsed on April 8, but two days later, the safety agency announced an updated outreach, resource and inspection program that will run through 2031.

An additional Liebherr 1000 EC-H tower crane has been deployed to support construction at the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota. Supplied by Morrow Equipment, the crane enhances lifting capacity and precision for high-altitude operations on one of the world’s largest sculptural projects. With a 50-tonne capacity and up to 80-metre reach, the crane is well suited to the challenging terrain and evolving construction demands.