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Daily reporting from the Crane Hub Global editorial team, featuring breaking crane industry news, lifting updates, and the stories driving global industry conversation.
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Tadano Celebrates Topping-Out of New European Spare Parts Centre in Germany
Tadano has held a topping-out ceremony for its new European spare parts centre in Lauf an der Pegnitz near Nuremberg, Germany, a project aimed at improving delivery speed and service efficiency across Europe.
Meagan Wood
Feb 104 min read
Poland’s First Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 Strengthens Błażej & Roman’s Wind Power Capabilities
Polish crane company Błażej & Roman has taken delivery of the country’s first Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane, expanding its lifting capacity to support large-scale wind energy projects.
Meagan Wood
Feb 103 min read
Terex Rough Terrain to Debut TRT 55US at CONEXPO 2026 Under Raimondi North America
Terex Rough Terrain, now part of the Raimondi Group, will unveil the TRT 55US rough terrain crane at CONEXPO 2026, marking the brand’s first North America–focused product launch under Raimondi ownership.
Meagan Wood
Feb 102 min read
From the Marines to the Crane Seat: Leadership Through Responsibility with Luke Quartaraco
From serving as a U.S. Marine Corps platoon sergeant to operating cranes on complex construction projects, Luke Quartaraco brings a leadership mindset built on accountability, safety, and respect for the craft.
Meagan Wood
Feb 103 min read
Engineering Precision in Miami’s Design District: NACR Deploys Liebherr MK-140 for Cartier Boutique Installation
North American Crane & Rigging has deployed a Liebherr MK-140 mobile construction crane for a complex glass façade installation at Cartier’s flagship boutique in Miami’s Design District, highlighting precision lifting in dense urban environments.
Meagan Wood
Feb 103 min read
Italian Recycling Company Takes Delivery of Dieci Apollo-e Electric Telehandler
Italian recycling specialist Calabra Maceri e Servizi has taken delivery of a Dieci Apollo-e 26.6 battery electric telehandler, supporting its sustainability and operational efficiency goals.
Meagan Wood
Feb 102 min read
Hiab Appoints Manitowoc-Owned MGX as Loader Crane Distributor Across 13 U.S. States
Hiab has appointed Manitowoc-owned MGX Equipment Services as an authorized distributor for its loader cranes, expanding sales, service, and parts support across 13 U.S. states.
Meagan Wood
Feb 103 min read
Dual Fatality After Boom Lift Breaks Through Concrete Floor During Renovation Work in Southern Thailand
Two workers were killed in Trang, Thailand, after a Genie Z-80/60 boom lift fell through a collapsing concrete floor during renovation work at a municipal stadium gymnasium. Investigators are expected to examine structural loading and floor beam failure.
Meagan Wood
Feb 103 min read
Paul Hiltenbeitel Promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Arrowhead Winch
Arrowhead Winch has promoted Paul Hiltenbeitel to vice president of sales and marketing, expanding his leadership role as the company continues to grow across global industrial and heavy equipment markets.
Meagan Wood
Feb 92 min read
Nolo 2000 Takes Delivery of 71-Metre Multitel MJE 710 Truck-Mounted Platform
Italian rental company Nolo 2000 has taken delivery of a 71-metre Multitel MJE 710 truck-mounted platform, becoming the second operator in Italy to add the model to its fleet.
Meagan Wood
Feb 93 min read
Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam Orders 12 Additional Huisman Automated Stacking Cranes
Huisman has secured a second contract from Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam for the delivery of 12 additional Automated Stacking Cranes, expanding fully automated container handling capacity at the Port of Rotterdam.
Meagan Wood
Feb 93 min read
Spider Lift Overturns During Travel, Fatally Crushing Operator in Kuala Lumpur
A 32-year-old worker was fatally injured in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, when a spider lift overturned during travel while being remotely operated for sign installation preparation. The incident occurred on Jalan Perak and involved a 17-metre Zoomlion ZX27AE. Authorities have launched a full investigation into permitting, equipment ownership, and operating conditions.
Meagan Wood
Feb 93 min read
Izzi Trucking & Rigging Enters the Super Heavy Haul Transportation and Rigging Market
New Jersey-based Izzi Trucking & Rigging has entered the super heavy haul trucking and rigging market, investing in new equipment and specialized engineering capabilities to support increasingly complex projects.
Meagan Wood
Feb 93 min read
WireCo to Showcase Advanced Crane Rope Technologies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
WireCo will present its latest crane rope technologies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, highlighting solutions designed to meet rising load demands, higher duty cycles, and evolving performance expectations in modern lifting operations.
Meagan Wood
Feb 92 min read
Potain Electric Self-Erecting Crane Supports Tight-Site Steel Erection in Boston
MAS Building and Bridge is using a Potain Hup 40-30 electric self-erecting crane to manage steel erection on a restricted Newbury Street jobsite in Boston’s dense Back Bay neighborhood.
Meagan Wood
Feb 93 min read
Grúas Aguilar Acquires Tarragona-Based Crane and Access Rental Company Grúas Gavi
Spanish lifting and access rental provider Grúas Aguilar has acquired Tarragona-based Grúas Gavi, a family-owned crane and platform rental business serving petrochemical and nuclear facilities. The deal was completed through Aguilar’s subsidiary Grúas Serrat, acquired in 2023, and supports Aguilar’s continued growth across Spain’s industrial lifting sector.
Meagan Wood
Feb 93 min read
Binkowski Takes Delivery of Poland’s First Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 300-Tonne All Terrain Crane
Polish rental specialist Binkowski has taken delivery of the first 300-tonne Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 All Terrain crane in Poland, marking a major fleet milestone that coincides with the company’s 25th anniversary.
Meagan Wood
Feb 63 min read
Liebherr to Showcase Expanded Crane Lineup at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
Liebherr will present a major crane-focused display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, featuring mobile and tower crane models alongside digital tools designed to support lifting performance and jobsite planning.
Meagan Wood
Feb 62 min read
Link-Belt 348 Series 2 Crawler Crane Supports Major Water Treatment Plant Reconstruction in Raleigh
A 300-ton Link-Belt 348 Series 2 crawler crane is playing a central role in the reconstruction of Raleigh’s E.M. Johnson Water Treatment Plant, supporting critical lifts as the facility expands capacity.
Meagan Wood
Feb 63 min read
Speedy Hire Welcomes 5,000th Visitor to National Innovation Centre in Milton Keynes
Speedy Hire has welcomed its 5,000th visitor to its National Innovation Centre in Milton Keynes, highlighting the company’s sustainability, community engagement, and innovation initiatives.
Meagan Wood
Feb 62 min read
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