Crane Hub Magazine
Crane Hub Magazine is the original flagship monthly digital publication from Crane Hub Global, delivering independent crane industry news and people-focused editorial across cranes, rigging, lifting equipment, heavy haul, and specialized transport. Designed for crane operators, riggers, fleet owners, OEMs, and industry decision-makers, the magazine covers workforce development, safety leadership, equipment innovation, and major crane projects shaping the global lifting industry.
As the original Crane Hub Magazine, this publication sets the editorial foundation for Crane Hub Global’s expanding portfolio of regional editions, specialty magazines, and industry guides.
What You’ll Find in Every Edition of Crane Hub Magazine
Each issue of Crane Hub Magazine delivers a mix of industry news, feature stories, and practical insight covering crane operations, rigging applications, heavy haul and transport projects, workforce development, safety initiatives, and emerging lifting technologies. Our editorial focuses on the people, projects, and progress driving the global crane industry forward.
As a digital-first publication, Crane Hub Magazine goes beyond traditional trade magazines by delivering independent reporting, people-driven storytelling, and global industry reach. Backed by the largest organic social media community in the crane industry, the magazine connects professionals with timely, relevant insight across every segment of the lifting market.
June 2026 Edition
Issue 6 Volume 2
As the industry continues to face growing energy demands, this issue focuses on cranes used to build wind farms and a mid year round up on work & equipment.
In this issue, you’ll find:
International Roundup covering Ainscough Crane Hire ’s 50th Anniversary celebrations and major industry milestones
● Executive Insights examining the trends North American crane fleets must prepare for in the second half of 2026
● Engineering Focus featuring Deep South Crane and Rigging, LLC ’s precision installation of a 1,500-ton solution in a challenging confined-space environment
● Equipment Spotlight: The Rise of Truck-Mounted Cranes in North America - 2026 Mid-Year Performance Review
● Buy or Rent? Exploring how fleet acquisition strategies are evolving in today’s market
● Where the Work Is: A look at the sectors driving crane demand across North America, including infrastructure, data centers, manufacturing, and energy projects
● Project Spotlight featuring ALL Carolina Crane Rental supporting critical water infrastructure construction
● Event Spotlight featuring TII SCHEUERLE and Filippo Baldassari at Breakbulk Europe 2026 discussing the critical role of heavy transport in the global energy transition
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota, Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery, Mental Health Pulse
As always, Crane Hub Magazine delivers unbiased news and trusted insight, powered by real voices from the field.
🌍 Global reach. Local impact. Powered by the industry’s largest social media community.
May 2026 Edition
Issue 5 Volume 2
As the industry continues to face growing workforce demands, this issue focuses on training, workforce development, and the next generation of talent shaping the future of the crane, lifting, and heavy transport sectors across North America and the global lifting community.
In this issue, you’ll find:
▪️ Crane Industry News: A roundup of recent news from the Crane & Specialized Transport Industry
▪️ Equipment Spotlight: Rough Terrain Cranes: Bigger, Smarter, More Versatile
▪️ Lift of the Month: OPC’s Darlington site is now home to the largest crawler crane in Canada - LR 12500-1.0
▪️ Insurance Spotlight: The Hidden Cost of Poor Training
▪️ Global Training Standards: How North American Crane Training Compares to APAC, LATAM & EU Standards
▪️ Company Spotlight: Pewag Group celebrates more than 500 years of tradition and innovation
▪️ Safety Angle: The Weakest Link is Under the Crane
▪️ Crane Simulators: From Classrooms to Jobsite
▪️ The Global Operator Shortage: Can Training Keep Up?
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota, Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery, Mental Health Pulse
April 2026 Edition
Issue 4 Volume 2
We’re continuing 2026 with focused coverage on safety culture, incident prevention, and the real-world lessons shaping the crane, lifting, and heavy transport industries across North America and the global lifting community.
In this issue, you’ll find:
▪️ Our Cover Story: Three Giants, One Goal, a defining project featuring Liebherr Mobile and Crawler Cranes
▪️ Incident Analysis: What 2025’s biggest crane incidents taught the North American industry
▪️ Lift, Access & Telehandler Focus: Genie 360 redefining uptime through connected service
▪️ Under the Hook Spotlight: Pewag Loader
▪️ Lift of the Month: featuring Stevenson Crane
▪️ U.S. Infrastructure Momentum: key developments driving demand across the sector
▪️ Project Spotlight: All Crane stadium build in Mobile, Alabama
▪️ Equipment Spotlight: under-the-hook camera systems
▪️ Personal Feature: Manny Souza incident survivor pushing for better safety
▪️ Company Growth: Wilkerson Crane Rental’s continued expansion
▪️ International Roundup: UK initiative turning lifting careers into a card game
▪️ Heavy Haul Focus: TII Scheuerle training initiatives
▪️ Blue Collar Hero of the Month: James Hall Jr. of IUOE Local 49
▪️ Company Spotlight: Barnhart’s continued growth
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota, Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery, Mental Health Pulse
🔹 Blaine Bowen, The Crane Doctor
March 2026 Edition
Issue 3 Volume 2
We’re continuing 2026 with dynamic coverage of the crane, lifting, and heavy transport industries highlighting the innovations, companies, and professionals shaping the future of the industry at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and across the global lifting community.
In this issue, you’ll find:
▪️ Your Ultimate CONEXPO Recap: featuring major highlights from Liebherr, Tadano, Manitowoc, Kobelco, SANY America, Lampson International, Empire Crane, Exact Crane & Equipment Corp, Maxim Crane Works, and Bigge Crane & Rigging
▪️ Our Cover Story: Liebherr Hands on the Future at CONEXPO
▪️ In-Depth Show Coverage: a deep dive into Tadano Pan America at the show
▪️ CONEXPO Exclusive: Overwatch
▪️ Equipment Spotlight: Liebherr LR 1400-1 SX
▪️ Market Insight: The rising influence of Chinese manufacturers XCMG & Zoomlion
▪️ Equipment Trend Report: Conexpo spotllights the growing demand for small lifting equipment
▪️ Heavy Haul & Transport Focus: innovations in specialized transport and logistics unveiled at CONEXPO
▪️ Product Spotlight: Vita Load Navigator
▪️ Technology Report: Digital and AI-powered tools unveiled across the show floor
▪️ Training & Workforce Development Feature: Featured programs and initiatives during conexpo shaping the next generation of skilled professionals
▪️ Women in Construction Week wrap up: highlighting the stories of Tiffany Eckard, Sarah Gould, and Sabrina Crow
▪️ CONEXPO Event Feature: a look inside the EmpowerHer Workshop
▪️ Personal Story: Jasmine “Jazzy” Peterson
▪️ Blue Collar Hero of the Month: Chelsea Kay
▪️ Lift of the Month: executed by Deep South Crane & Rigging
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota, Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery, Mental Health Pulse
🔹 Blaine Bowen, The Crane Doctor
February 2026 Edition
Issue 2 Volume 2
We’re continuing 2026 with bold, people-centered coverage of the crane and heavy transport industry built around the equipment, projects, and professionals pushing the industry forward every day.
In this issue, you’ll find:
▪️ A CONEXPO-CON/AGG Mini Show Preview, as the industry gears up for the event
▪️ Our cover story spotlighting All-Terrain Cranes supporting major Wind Farm Projects
▪️ Equipment Spotlight: the latest innovations in the all-terrain crane market
▪️ Industry Spotlight: Heavy Haul & Specialized Logistics defining North America
▪️ Lift/Access/Telehandler Focus: advancements in Access Technology
▪️ Technology Report: the future of Remote Crane Operations
▪️ North America Focus: celebrating 80 years of Dawes Crane & Rigging, ALL Family of Companies
▪️ Personal Story: the inspiring sisters Karen Norheim & Stephanie Delibertis behind American Crane & Equipment Corporation
▪️ Veteran Workforce Development Feature: honoring the experience and leadership of those who’ve served, highlighting the work of the NCCCO Foundation & Train For The Crane
▪️ Blue Collar Hero of the Month: Luke Quartaraco
▪️ Lift of the Month: Lifting Cartier, executed by North American Crane & Rigging LLC
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota, Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery, Mental Health Pulse
🔹 Blaine Bowen, The Crane Doctor
January 2026 Edition
Issue 1 Volume 2
Our first issue of 2026 The Tower Crane Issue
We’re kicking off 2026 with focused, people-centered coverage of the crane industrybuilt around the machines, projects, and gear that keep jobs moving safely, efficiently, and forward.
In this issue, you’ll find:
▪️ A tower-focused Liebherr Tower Cranes cover story
▪️ Profiles of the Top Ten Crane Companies in America
▪️ A clear breakdown of new U.S. and Canadian regulations operators need to know
▪️ A look at 2026 equipment launches and fleet procurement planning
▪️ Rigging and gear insights: what North American crews are buying and using most
▪️ Real-world perspectives on safety culture, sustainability, and operator wellness
▪️ Personal Story: Scott White, Liebherr Mobile and Crawler Cranes Game of Cranes Champion
▪️ Blue Collar Hero of the Month: Sarah Burns, Link-Belt Cranes
▪️ Lift of the Month: The iconic Rawlings Glove Statue, executed by Barnhart Crane & Rigging
▪️ And a back-cover moment you won’t forget Jason Panico of London Tower Cranes DJing on top of a London tower crane
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota, Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery, Mental Health Pulse
🔹 Blaine Bowen, The Crane Doctor
Editorial Oversight
Crane Hub Global’s writers and contributors bring together real industry experience, expert insights, and authentic storytelling from across the global crane, lifting, heavy haul, and specialized transport industries. Supported by editorial oversight and publishing standards, our contributors help deliver trusted content covering breaking news, operator culture, safety, workforce wellness, project coverage, and the people who power the industry worldwide.
Media Opportunities
Crane Hub's Magazines are a people-driven, industry-focused digital media network built by crane professionals for the global lifting industry. Through a portfolio of all-digital magazine titles, Crane Hub connects crane operators, riggers, OEMs, contractors, fleet owners, and decision-makers with the insights, projects, and conversations shaping cranes, lifting, and specialized transport worldwide.
Every Crane Hub Magazine title goes beyond press releases and product specifications to deliver real industry perspective. Our editorial highlights the people, innovation, safety practices, standards, and operations that define how the crane and lifting industry works today on the jobsite and across global markets.
A Digital Media Platform Built for Impact
Powered by the largest organic social media community in the crane industry, Crane Hub Magazines delivers targeted reach with global visibility. Our digital-first approach ensures content is discoverable, shareable, and measurableamplifying industry voices and
connecting the global lifting community in real time across platforms and regions.
Why Partner With Crane Hub
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Reach one of the most engaged global audiences in the crane and lifting industry
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Connect with a targeted network across cranes, lifting, rigging, heavy haul, and specialized transport
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Align with a people-driven, industry-focused media brand trusted by professionals worldwide
Crane Hub Magazine is where visibility meets credibility connecting the global lifting industry across every title we publish.
Crane Hub Global is the industry's leading hub for media, connections, opportunities, and industry engagement across the global crane, lifting, specialized transport, heavy haul, and heavy equipment sectors.
Bringing together trusted industry news, digital magazines, the lift point podcast, a global marketplace, an international directory featuring company profiles and workforce opportunities, event coverage, and professional resources, Crane Hub Global serves as a connected ecosystem for the people, companies, and expertise that power the industry.
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Crane Industry Hub
The Lift Point Podcast by Crane Hub Global brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts from across the global crane and heavy equipment sector. Each episode delivers real-world insights, career stories, safety perspectives, and market trends, offering listeners a deeper look into the people and forces shaping the industry.
The Crane Hub Global Newsroom delivers trusted coverage of the crane, lifting, and heavy transport industries worldwide. Stay informed with the latest project highlights, equipment innovation, workforce trends, and industry leadership stories.
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