Tadano announces key European leadership changes, major investments in its German facilities, and the launch of the new GTC-600-2 telescopic crawler crane—underscoring its long-term commitment to innovation, customer support, and crane manufacturing excellence in Europe.

Riga Mainz deploys Liebherr’s LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane to install 87-tonne pipeline bridges at the FAIR research facility in Darmstadt, overcoming extreme space constraints using VarioBallast® technology and advanced lift planning.

A new ship-to-shore crane collapsed at the Port of Fort-de-France in Martinique on September 18. Two people suffered minor injuries and ten were treated for shock. One man was trapped on the 60-metre-high crane for over five hours before being rescued by fire services. The crane was part of a newly delivered fleet and had just completed a three-month installation and testing programme. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

A Liebherr MK 88-4.1E mobile construction crane has installed massive noise barriers as part of the four-track expansion of the Rhine Valley railway between Karlsruhe and Basel. The crane installed elements weighing 900 kg at distances of up to 43 metres. The intelligent crane control system, including the freely programmable working area limitation, ensures a high level of safety and prevents the load from swiveling over the ongoing rail traffic.

Jekko unveils the updated SPX 532.2 spider crane with improved stability and control systems.

UK rental specialist NMT Crane Hire has expanded its mobile tower crane fleet with the addition of another Spierings SK1265-AT6 eLift, collecting the six-axle crane directly from Vertikal Days.

Marr Contracting has become the first company in the world to introduce a groundbreaking new crane safety technology The Buddie System across two major Sydney construction projects.

Ehingen (Donau) (Germany), 16 September 2025 - The first Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane ever shipped to Switzerland recently rolled out of Liebherr-Baumaschine AG’s facility in Reiden (Lucerne canton). The company is responsible for the distribution and servicing of the Liebherr Group’s construction machinery in Switzerland.

An 80-ft Genie Z-80 boom lift fell from a delivery truck while being unloaded on Antwerp Straat in Boom, Belgium, seriously injuring a 30-year-old man. The boom lift, from the Rob Verhuur rental fleet, caused the street to be closed for several hours. The injured man sustained serious head injuries and remains in critical condition. Local authorities and the Occupational Wellbeing Inspectorate are investigating.

The autonomous crane market is accelerating as AI, electrification, and digital control systems redefine lifting efficiency, safety, and sustainability across global industries.

ekko appoints PM CZ as its official dealer for the Czech Republic, expanding Central European support.

In U.S. trade law, Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 authorizes the government to impose tariffs on imports that may threaten national security. In 2018, the administration implemented Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum. While intended to bolster domestic metals production, the measures also captured downstream, steel-intensive equipment including mobile cranes.

Fagioli, a global leader in engineering and integrated logistics for the heavy lifting sector, is re-entering the UK market through a strategic partnership with Notus, a rapidly growing, UK-based heavy lift specialist.

Following the purchase of the land in June, the ground-breaking ceremony has now taken place on the Ehingen-Berg industrial estate: Liebherr will begin construction of a customer centre and associated dispatch wing on the 54-hectare site.

Mountain Crane Service has acquired Lennon Crane, becoming the Tadano distributor for Washington and Oregon and expanding Pacific Northwest crane sales and support.

Ainscough Crane Hire supports a DIY SOS home transformation in Lancashire, providing specialist lifting and transport equipment for a life-changing project.

Discover how Ribbiot helps crews ditch paperwork and boost productivity. Connect teams, streamline jobs, and keep every tool and update right at your fingertips.

Gebri Handel & Verhuur B.V. puts the Netherlands’ first Liebherr LTR 1150 telescopic crawler crane to work on a space-restricted residential project, completing a 48-apartment complex in just seven weeks thanks to exceptional mobility, lifting capacity, and on-hook travel capability.

Franna launches the AT44 US, its largest pick-and-carry crane, expanding high-capacity lifting options for the North American market.

Jekko has partnered with Center Construction Robotics at RWTH Aachen Campus to advance digitalisation, automation, and sustainable construction practices. Building on the award-winning MAXX project, the collaboration focuses on developing future-ready solutions that improve efficiency, enable material reuse, and reduce environmental impact across construction jobsites.