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Telescopic Crawler Cranes: Check out their advantages and their advancements

As a telescopic crawler is refined and developed, its popularity goes beyond the power line industry. Known for carrying out a variety of tasks at plants, the crawler helps in steel erection, panel placement, and bridge work. The main reason why the popularity of this type of crane has proliferated is its mobility. Due […]

By |July 29th, 2015|Crane News|Comments Off on Telescopic Crawler Cranes: Check out their advantages and their advancements

Check Out the Latest Designs of All-Terrain Cranes from Industry Giants

All-terrain cranes have significantly made their presence felt in several areas-infrastructure, energy sector, and high-rise construction including maintenance due to their impeccable performance. Its versatility has always inspired manufacturers to develop more efficient All-terrain cranes to fulfill increasing demands of a wide range of markets while keeping in mind various road regulations around the […]

By |July 23rd, 2015|Crane News|Comments Off on Check Out the Latest Designs of All-Terrain Cranes from Industry Giants

Manitowoc reveals 10-tonne capacity Potain MCR 160 tower crane

Creating a revolutionary wave in crane industry, Manitowoc Company, Inc.—a US–based global leader in cranes and foodservice equipment—has introduced a dynamic MCR 160 luffing jib tower crane having10-tonne capacity. Manufactured in Zhangjiagang (China), this crane is inspired by European MR 160 and matches its technical competency.

According to the data released by Manitowoc, this crane […]

By |July 18th, 2015|Crane News|Comments Off on Manitowoc reveals 10-tonne capacity Potain MCR 160 tower crane

Amsterdam is all set to host the fifth World Crane and Transport Summit

Amsterdam—the capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands—is going to host the fifth World Crane and Transport Summit (WCTS) this year in November. The summit is scheduled to be held on November 4 and November 5, 2015, at NH Amsterdam Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, which is situated in the heart of the city. It […]

By |July 9th, 2015|Crane News|Comments Off on Amsterdam is all set to host the fifth World Crane and Transport Summit

Mobile Cranes to be Empowered with Black Box to Ensure More Security

With increasing accidents and casualties at worksites across the globe, the Government of Singapore has decided to add another tooth to the mobile crane system to ensure increased safety with the utmost accuracy. The ministry has recommended empowering the crane machine with Black Box (Data Logger) to curb potential accidents on the workplaces.

Followed by […]

By |April 29th, 2015|Crane News|Comments Off on Mobile Cranes to be Empowered with Black Box to Ensure More Security

NCCCO Proposes CCO Mobile Crane Operator Written Exams in Spanish

In return to burgeoning demand to provide space for Spanish-speaking workforce in construction industry, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has proposed to hold its mobile crane operator written examination in Spanish.

The Spanish-language written examination is a direct conversion of the English-language examination for mobile crane operator. The Commission is […]

By |March 30th, 2015|Crane News|Comments Off on NCCCO Proposes CCO Mobile Crane Operator Written Exams in Spanish

Three Major Preventive Measures for Overhead Crane Machine

Numerous enterprises in the manufacturing and construction sectors are heavily dependent on overhead crane systems to complete their projects. The overhead cranes are being said to be perfect for lifting and transporting construction materials. When fitted and utilized correctly, the crane systems turn the entire projects easier and safer for both worker and operator. […]

By |March 25th, 2015|Crane News|Comments Off on Three Major Preventive Measures for Overhead Crane Machine

Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau Plans to Extend Safety Program to Several Companies

Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau, abbreviated as CICB, is planning to extend its OSHA and ANSI/ASME crane safety obligations, rigging and inspection training schemes in a straight line to numbers of relevant companies in the coming month of April, 2015. The Bureau has more than 45 years of industry experience that helps it provide […]

By |March 23rd, 2015|Crane News|Comments Off on Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau Plans to Extend Safety Program to Several Companies

Key Safety Tips for Tower Cranes in Construction

The utilization of lifting equipment and tower crane machines in tough and dangerous situations is a rapidly increasing part of the construction sectors wherein the crane operators and workers have to work closely to meet the deadline. In that situation, safe and enduring crane machine can make a difference by ensuring utmost safety and […]

By |March 18th, 2015|Crane News|Comments Off on Key Safety Tips for Tower Cranes in Construction

A New Online Planning Tool for Terex Crane Users

With an objective to bring high technical upgradation to crane industry, Terex has taken an imperative step towards building a better and more pleasing customer base by introducing a novel online planning tool. The tool is entirely aimed at helping the crane operators and users choose a right crane machine that can function in […]

By |March 16th, 2015|Crane News|Comments Off on A New Online Planning Tool for Terex Crane Users