Milwaukee Tool has expanded its outdoor hand tool lineup to include the 7-inch Folding Pruning Saw — Straight Blade; 10-inch Fixed Pruning Saw — Straight Blade; 1-inch Angled Pruner; 1‑1/2-inch Lopper; and 10-inch Hedge Shears.

The tower crane performed all major lifting for Helsinki’s new bridge pylon through challenging Nordic weather.

Julian Vargas, Crew Leader with Bartlett Tree Experts, shares how he became a certified arborist and what he enjoys most about his career.

Guardian's new training video promotes proactive safety measures for workers at height, emphasizing proper planning, equipment use, and dropped object prevention to reduce fall risks.

Dozier Crane & Machinery, a long-time Terex dealer and part of the Raimondi Group network, has become the first company globally to deploy the new Terex TRT 55US rough terrain crane. The 50-ton crane is now operating in Savannah, Georgia, supporting a major energy infrastructure project for Georgia Power.

The Hermien Windmill is a popular local landmark in the small village of Harreveld in the Achterhoek region of The Netherlands. It was recently renovated ahead of its reopening to the public in April 2026.

In the world of tree care, some anniversaries just have to be marked with all the pomp and circumstance they deserve – such as Aspen Tree Expert Co. celebrating 50 years as a successful, three-generation, family-owned business. The Jackson, New Jersey-based company has been a fixture within the tree industry and TCIA for decades, holding various teaching workshops at annual TCI EXPOs, serving on the committee for the ANSI A300 pruning standards and much more.

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.