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Franna strengthens U.S. presence with parts hub and new manager
31 July 2025
The latest move in Franna’s U.S. strategy includes expanded parts support from Terex Louisville and the hiring of Kevin Aabel to lead outreach and customer engagement.
Potain crane supports world’s tallest bridge in China
31 July 2025
On cliffs too remote for traditional cranes, a Potain MCT 385 helped lift massive bridge components for China’s newest engineering marvel.
Crowland Cranes takes on Franna
30 July 2025
Australian pick and carry wheeled mobile cranes to be sold in the UK
Berard engineers 900-mile boiler transport on land and water
28 July 2025
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Using an array of trailers, plus its own ‘BTI 1945’ deck barge, Berard Transportation hauled three boiler components along a complicated route
Potain delivers custom crane for heavy lifts at Port of Nantes
24 July 2025
The Potain MD 689 M25 tower crane replaces a 1960s-era crane and supports growing maritime operations.
Hooked on: below the hook developments
24 July 2025
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Developments in below the hook equipment are improving the safety and efficiency of increasingly complex and heavy lifting work
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Sustainability
Tower crane rental and ESG: building a sustainable future
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Heavy going: NXGen boss sees growth in specialist re-rentals market
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Blade lifter moves turbines
Celebrating Earth Day through the lens of industry and nature
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Equipment
Friday roundup: Turbine moves, precision lifts and safety gear
CICB adds self-erecting tower crane to Houston training center
BKL makes complex five-crane lift
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Specialized Transport
Wind power market trying to avoid a standstill
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Gradito makes inaugural move with new Cometto
US Army orders Broshuis trailers from Oshkosh
Collett expands fleet with heavy transport axles
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SC&RA News
Investing in workplace mental health: How proactive programs can increase ROI
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How SCRA’s affinity programs can drive business growth
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Unmasking the threat: how deep fakes endanger corporate security
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How tech meets mentorship in construction’s new era
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Videos & Podcasts
Video: Aaron Ravenscroft on Manitowoc at Bauma 2025
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TIMELAPSE: NessCampbell Crane + Rigging
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FTV 500 Blade lifters now in North America
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The Crane Signalperson: What You Need to Know
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Heavy Lifting
Video: second dome lift at Hinkley Point C on 17 July
Sarens unveils 5th giant crane
Ultra heavy lifts with Lankhorst polymer slings
Floating crane lifts doomed superyacht Bayesian
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Risk Management
Mitigating risk through operational practices
How to keep smart construction machines safe from hackers
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Webinar on cybersecurity in rental and construction, 4 November
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People
Thinh Nguyen takes on chief technology officer role at Fleet Cost & Care
Mike Lindsey named VP of Mazzella’s Lifting Business
Kalyn Siebert names Troy Geisler as president
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Offshore
Tadano completes IHI transport acquisition
Friday roundup: Bay Crane ranks, Barnhart lifts and Bayesian resurfaces
Palfinger optimistic despite revenue fall
Kito Crosby to supply offshore crane sheaves
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