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Liebherr Mobile Energy Storage Powers STRABAG Drinking Water Infrastructure Project
Liebherr’s battery-based LPO 100 mobile energy storage system has successfully powered a major STRABAG drinking water infrastructure project near Zurich, Switzerland, delivering reliable, emission-free energy despite severely limited grid capacity.
Meagan Wood
May 264 min read
BAJ Freight Expands Fleet with Ghana’s First Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3
Ghana-based BAJ Freight and Logistics has expanded its crane fleet with the addition of a new 100 tonne Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 All Terrain crane. The crane becomes the first mobile crane equipped with Liebherr’s new Liccon3 control system to operate in Ghana and will support projects across port logistics, mining, and oil & gas sectors.
Meagan Wood
May 264 min read
Markewitsch Expands City Crane Fleet with New Tadano AC 3.045-1
German crane rental company Markewitsch has expanded its City crane fleet with the addition of a new Tadano AC 3.045-1 All Terrain crane. The compact three axle crane will support industrial and machinery installation projects across Germany, with features designed for confined spaces, indoor operations, and low-emission jobsite requirements.
Meagan Wood
May 224 min read
IPAF Launches ‘Check It!’ Global Safety Campaign to Promote MEWP Inspection and Maintenance Best Practices
IPAF has officially launched its 2026 Global Safety Campaign, ‘Check It!’, focused on reinforcing the importance of pre-use inspections, proper maintenance, and regular servicing of powered access equipment. The campaign highlights how proactive safety checks and responsible reporting can help reduce avoidable incidents involving mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).
Meagan Wood
May 204 min read
Dozier Crane & Machinery Deploys First Terex TRT 55US in the United States
US-based Dozier Crane & Machinery has officially deployed the world’s first Terex TRT 55US rough terrain crane, marking a major milestone for the North American lifting market. Delivered shortly after its unveiling at CONEXPO 2026, the new crane is already operating on a major Georgia energy infrastructure project.
Meagan Wood
May 183 min read
NCCCO Foundation Launches Crane Career Advisors Programme
The NCCCO Foundation has launched a new pilot initiative called Crane Career Advisors, designed to connect individuals interested in crane industry careers with experienced professionals already working in the sector.
Meagan Wood
May 143 min read
CranePower Launches E-Gen Battery Power System for Construction Sites
New Zealand start-up CranePower has launched the E-Gen, a battery-based mobile power solution designed to reduce diesel generator use on construction sites. The company says the system can significantly cut fuel consumption and emissions while improving energy efficiency across crane and construction operations.
Meagan Wood
May 133 min read
Ropes for Riggers Initiative Turns Retired Rigging into Workforce Training Scholarships
Ropes for Riggers, a North American non-profit initiative, is transforming retired wire ropes and lifting rigging into scholarship funding for the next generation of heavy-lift professionals. The programme supports workforce development while helping improve industry training and safety awareness.
Meagan Wood
May 124 min read
Brüser Kranverleih Takes Delivery of Tadano AC 5.120-2 All Terrain Crane
German rental company Brüser Kranverleih has expanded its lifting fleet with the addition of a 120-tonne Tadano AC 5.120-2 all terrain crane. The new five-axle crane offers strong lifting performance, long boom reach, and flexible jib configurations for a wide range of lifting applications.
Meagan Wood
May 113 min read
JAXPORT Expands Container Handling Capacity with Third Liebherr Ship-to-Shore Crane
Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has placed a third new Liebherr ship-to-shore container crane into operation at its Talleyrand Marine Terminal. The investment forms part of a broader US$93 million infrastructure modernisation programme aimed at increasing efficiency and cargo handling capacity at Florida’s largest container port.
Meagan Wood
May 113 min read
John Sutch Cranes Expands Fleet with New Sany All Terrain Crane and Scania Trucks
UK rental company John Sutch Cranes has expanded both its lifting and transport operations with the delivery of a new 70-tonne Sany SA700E all terrain crane and two Scania S660 heavy haulage trucks as part of its ongoing fleet renewal programme.
Meagan Wood
May 83 min read
Dingli Unveils ‘Sky Villa’ Elevated Capsule Accommodation Concept
Chinese aerial work platform manufacturer Dingli has revealed its new ‘Sky Villa’ elevated accommodation concept in Zhejiang Province, China. Built using the technology and chassis of the company’s aerial work platforms, the mobile capsules can be lifted, rotated, and positioned to create elevated off-grid accommodation experiences.
Meagan Wood
May 83 min read
Nationwide Platforms Hosts OddBalls Foundation Cancer Awareness Sessions Across UK Depots
The OddBalls Foundation has delivered a series of testicular cancer awareness sessions at Nationwide Platforms depots across the UK. The initiative forms part of Nationwide Platforms’ ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing and health awareness.
Meagan Wood
May 73 min read
Wire Cranes and Lifting Takes Delivery of 250-Tonne Grove GMK5250XL-1
UK rental company Wire Cranes and Lifting has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new 250-tonne Grove GMK5250XL-1 all terrain crane. The latest investment strengthens the company’s lifting capabilities as it continues rapid fleet growth across the UK market.
Meagan Wood
May 73 min read
Vanguard Completes Complex 360-Tonne Stator Transport and Installation for Matla Power Station
Vanguard has completed the transport and installation of a 360-tonne stator from Poland to South Africa following a complex multi-modal heavy transport operation involving rail, sea freight, specialised road transport, SPMTs, and hydraulic gantry installation systems.
Meagan Wood
May 73 min read
Kranverleih Kunze Takes Delivery of Germany’s First Liebherr LTM 1055-3.3 with Ballast Trailer
Kranverleih Kunze has expanded its all-Liebherr fleet with Germany’s first Liebherr LTM 1055-3.3 mobile crane equipped with a ballast trailer solution. The innovative setup allows the full 11-tonne ballast to be transported nationwide without additional individual road permits, significantly improving flexibility and operational efficiency for crane projects across Germany.
Meagan Wood
May 64 min read
Leguan Lifts Launches Fully Electric Spider Lift Range with OptiTemp Battery Technology
Finnish spider lift manufacturer Leguan Lifts has announced the launch of a fully electric power option for its spider lift range ahead of Apex 2026 in Maastricht, Netherlands. The new battery-powered system introduces advanced liquid-immersion cooling technology designed to deliver full-day performance comparable to diesel-powered machines.
Meagan Wood
May 64 min read
Konecranes Secures Major Overhead Crane Order for PT Tata Metal Lestari Facility in Indonesia
Konecranes has secured an order to supply nine overhead cranes and a cantilever crane to PT Tata Metal Lestari for its processing facility in Sadang, West Java. The cranes will support material handling operations throughout the plant while integrating advanced remote monitoring technology to improve operational efficiency and maintenance planning.
Meagan Wood
May 53 min read
Cosmo Cranes Takes Delivery of 450-Tonne Tadano AC 7.450-1
Australian crane sales and rental company Cosmo Cranes has expanded its heavy lifting fleet with the delivery of a 450-tonne Tadano AC 7.450-1 all terrain crane. The seven-axle crane introduces increased lifting capability, advanced boom configurations, and intelligent outrigger technology for major infrastructure and construction projects across Australia.
Meagan Wood
May 53 min read
Ainscough Crane Hire Completes Chimney Stack Dismantling Lift at Sellafield
Ainscough Crane Hire has successfully completed a complex chimney stack dismantling operation at the Sellafield nuclear and waste management site in Cumbria, UK. The technically demanding tandem lift formed part of the site’s ongoing decommissioning and hazard reduction programme.
Meagan Wood
May 53 min read
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