Terex (TEX.N)—a U.S. cranes and mining equipment maker—and Finland’s Konercranes (KCR1V.HE) have agreed to an all-share merger. With this merger, both the companies hope to earn combined annual revenue of $10 billion. This revenue will, further, help them to cope with the rising demands of the Chinese and European markets.
This deal will leave Terex […]
NCCCO—the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators—and IAI— the International Assessment Institute—have announced that NCCCO has acquired IAI’s operations concerning to the testing services for CCO certification programs.
With the effect from August 1, 2015, responsibility for CCO candidate processing, score reporting, and test administration and other related services, have been assumed by […]
The Liebherr Group—a Switzerland-based construction and mining equipment manufacturer—has unveiled its new 500-tonne LR 1500 crawler crane at the Liebherr Customer Days event in Germany on 17 June 2015. In this blog, the features of this giant machine, which you should know, are presented.
Liebherr’s new LR 1500 crawler crane is a 500-tonne capacity crane […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
