Articles by Hannah Sundermeyer

Industrial crane market persists
Published on: December 03, 2020
While the market for industrial cranes is facing similar challenges as the rest of the equipment industry, OEMs and end-users are optimistic.      
Wire versus synthetic rope products
Published on: November 24, 2020
With an abundance of rigging products on the market, one of the important decisions that riggers are faced with is choosing between wire or synthetic rope
Equipment financing in a Covid-landscape
Published on: November 17, 2020
ACT rounds up three industry experts to talk money, used equipment and fleet expansion in today’s marketplace.
Liebherr tests new kit on 800 tonner
Published on: November 05, 2020
The 882-ton capacity LR 1800-1.0 lattice boom crawler crane passes 1,102-ton test with new heavy duty hook block, boom head and ballast trailer
Manitex unveils new truck mounted crane
Published on: November 02, 2020
The TC65159 will feature a 65-ton base rating and 5-section 159-foot, full power, proportionally extended boom with 168-foot tip height
Link-Belt RT lifts life-size whales in Hawaii
Published on: November 02, 2020
Prometheus Construction welded and lifted two copper sculptures for the Kalanihoʻokaha Cope Community Learning Center
Mountain Crane completes scenic girder lift
Published on: October 14, 2020
Mountain Crane completes a bridge replacement along on Idaho’s Snake River
Trans American tackles oversize press haul
Published on: October 13, 2020
Trans American Trucking completed an impressive Pennsylvania hauling project
SHOW GUIDE: Tower Cranes North America conference
Published on: October 13, 2020
A gathering of the tower crane industry’s key players, the Tower Cranes North America online event will take place on October 22
Wolffkran appoints new CTO
Published on: September 30, 2020
Thomas Heidrich has joined Wolffkran as its new chief technical officer
NessCampbell tackles mountain maneuver
Published on: September 29, 2020
NessCampbell faced steep grades and winter weather during a transformer haul
Manitowoc appoints new CEO
Published on: August 05, 2020
Barry L. Pennypacker to step down as Aaron H. Ravenscroft is appointed president and CEO of Manitowoc, effective immediately
Specialized Transport Forum: Load Securement
Published on: July 21, 2020
Four industry experts discuss load securement dos and don’ts and their latest innovations
LMI technology remains indispensable tool
Published on: July 21, 2020
The latest product round-up of load moment indicator technology and rated capacity indicators
Nebraska Crane expands fleet with GRT9165
Published on: June 16, 2020
The company’s GRT9165 has been utilized for work on wind turbines and the construction of a large parking garage
Remote control systems offer wide field of view
Published on: June 10, 2020
Remote control and automation technology enhance operator confidence and safety. 
Market for self-erectors shows potential
Published on: June 10, 2020
Self-erectors bring versatility, efficiency and cost effectiveness to jobsites while providing out-of-the-box lifting solutions.
Johnson joins Cropac Equipment
Published on: June 02, 2020
Dale Johnson has been appointed parts manager for Cropac Equipment’s Western Division.
Caldwell supplies custom beam for overpass rebuild
Published on: May 29, 2020
The Caldwell Group provided a 75 foot-long, 50,000-pound capacity beam for lifting 60 rebar cages at a highway project in Pennsylvania.
Potain tower cranes at work on Tampa housing project
Published on: May 20, 2020
Eight Potain tower cranes are being utilized for a nine million square foot Florida development project.
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