Tadano AC 3.060-2 launches with a 60 tonne capacity, 50 metre boom and optional e-Pack compatibility. First deliveries are expected in selected markets in 2026.

Western Australian rental company Wanneroo Crane Hire has taken delivery of a 25 tonne Franna MAC25-5 articulated pick & carry crane. The machine features an 18.4 metre main boom, a maximum tip height of 21.4 metres with its extension, and a Mercedes-Benz diesel engine paired with a six speed Allison transmission.

Schlamann adds a Liebherr LTM 1055-3.3 with full 11 tonne ballast transport, a permanent German road permit and LICCON3 controls for industrial lifting work.

Mammoet installs a 2,200 tonne Budapest railway bridge using 176 SPMT axle lines across a staged operation, reopening Soroksári út before Monday rush hour.

Walter Watson supplies 11 cranes to Harland & Wolff in Belfast, including a 20 tonne semi-goliath, supporting Navantia UK’s £98.5 million yard modernisation.

CM Labs has added After-Action Review, AI assistants and a Performance Leaderboard to its Intellia Workforce Training System. The additions give instructors new tools to review simulator sessions, plan exercises and monitor class performance, while providing trainees with guidance during training.

Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 joins Yunuslar Vinç in Turkey, supporting bridge reconstruction and industrial lifts with a 90 metre boom and 300 tonne rated capacity.

Mediaco acquires Paul Halbwachs in Alsace, adding mobile cranes up to 300 tonnes and expanding lifting and industrial transfer capacity in Grand Est.

Ponticelli’s Liebherr MK 88-4.1 supports repairs to JR’s Pont-Neuf artwork in Paris, lifting damaged fabric over four night shifts with rope access technicians.

Paola Palazzani has announced her departure after 29 years with the family business, following Multitel Pagliero’s acquisition of the remaining shares in Palazzani Industrie. Completed on September 23, 2026, the transaction brings the Italian spider lift manufacturer fully into the Multitel Group.30-Second Takeaway Paola Palazzani is leaving Palazzani Industrie after nearly three decades with the company. Her departure follows Multitel Pagliero’s completion of its full acqui

Wire Cranes has taken delivery of the UK’s first Liebherr LTM 1090-4.3 following its appearance at Vertikal Days 2026. The 90-tonne all-terrain crane combines a 60-metre telescopic boom, increased lifting capacities and LICCON3 controls, expanding the Warrington-based company’s fleet.

Enercon adds a Liebherr LR 11000 with an SL12 wind boom, offering lifting heights up to 190 metres for its latest generation of onshore wind turbine projects.

Mammoet COO Jan Kleijn will leave on 1 February 2027 after 30 years, including service as CEO and COO, passing responsibility to the next generation.

Terex CTL430-24 moves 165 metres at Hinkley Point C as Select’s bespoke lifting frame enables Big Carl to relocate the complete 140 tonne crane in one lift.

French lifting and transport company Cantiniau has added an 80-tonne Tadano AC 4.080-1 to its fleet, alongside access to an e-Pack electro-hydraulic power unit. Handed over at JDL Expo in Beaune, the crane combines a 60-metre main boom with external electric power capability for noise-sensitive and indoor lifting work.30-Second Takeaway Cantiniau has brought the 80-tonne crane class back into its fleet with a Tadano AC 4.080-1. The four-axle machine can carry up to 9.3 tonne

Sarens Australia strengthens heavy transport and SPMT services, combining more than 200 axle lines with engineering, permits and final placement support.

Irish Crane & Lifting has supplied three Raimondi T577 and two MRT294 tower cranes to Walls Construction for Dublin’s Southwest Gate development. The fleet includes 24-tonne T577 models configured for heavy precast installation on the mixed-use project, which will deliver more than 1,100 homes.

Sinoboom has introduced AI-Link, an upgraded telematics platform combining machine data, remote diagnostics and firmware updates with fleet utilisation insights. Building on i-Link, the system can operate independently or alongside existing telematics platforms. Products sold in North America and Europe are not currently configured with AI-Link.

Atlas Crane Service appoints Bobby Creason as CEO, succeeding Charles Kent and bringing nearly 30 years of equipment industry experience to the company.

NCCCO Foundation rigging and signaling report finds 98% of respondents faced lift communication challenges, highlighting training and supervision priorities.