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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Henneberger Schwerlast has added a 100-tonne Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 to its German fleet. Featuring a 62-metre main boom and LICCON3 controls, the five-axle crane can carry up to 16.9 tonnes of counterweight at 12-tonne axle loads, reducing the need for separate ballast transport on suitable assignments.

ESB Kranverleih has added a 55-tonne Liebherr LTM 1055-3.3 to its fleet in southern Germany. The three-axle all-terrain crane is the company’s first with LICCON3 controls, combining a 40-metre telescopic boom with compact dimensions for restricted construction sites around Biberach.

JLG has introduced the E25MCL electric vertical mast lift to North America, offering a 25-foot platform height and compact footprint for indoor access work. The new model combines progressive elevated drive, Variable Tilt Technology and multiple battery options for data centres, facility maintenance and industrial applications.

Gradito Oleodinamica has taken delivery of a 250-tonne Tadano AC 5.250L-2 all-terrain crane for projects across Sicily. The five-axle machine combines a 79-metre main boom with IC-1 Plus crane controls, camera-assisted positioning and fuel-saving systems for industrial, oil and gas, and infrastructure work.

Potain has delivered its first MDT 1609 flat-top tower crane to Karl Bachl Betonwerke in Bavaria, Germany. The 40-tonne model offers an 80-metre maximum jib with a 14.1-tonne tip capacity, energy recovery and connected diagnostics, expanding the upper end of Potain’s tower crane range.

Vertikal Days 2026 brought the lifting and access industry to Newark Showground on 9 and 10 September. The event featured new crane models, electric access equipment and specialist handling technology, with the organiser reporting record first-day visitor numbers.30-Second Takeaway The 19th edition of Vertikal Days took place at Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire. Equipment highlights included Kobelco’s new 75 tonne TKE750GLB telescopic crawler crane and the UK’s first Lieb

Mark Evans has returned to Wolffkran as sales director for the UK and Ireland. The former managing director of Wolffkran Arabia brings more than 30 years of crane industry experience, including senior roles with Demag, Terex and Kobelco.

SAL’s third Orca Class vessel, MV Patricia, has entered service equipped with two all-electric Liebherr LS 800 E ship cranes. With a combined tandem lifting capacity of up to 1,600 tonnes, the cranes integrate with the vessel’s power-management system to coordinate energy demand and recover energy during cargo handling.

Kraanbedrijf Nederhoff is using a Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1 All Terrain crane to install hollow core concrete slabs for a new warehouse in Amersfoort.

County Lifting Services has expanded its UK fleet with “Sammy Lou III,” a 90-tonne Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 all-terrain crane. Equipped with a 60-metre main boom, a bi-fold swingaway extension and VarioBase variable outrigger positioning, the new arrival follows the company’s recent addition of a 50-tonne Liebherr LTM 1050-3.1.

Pontáns Kranar used a Liebherr MK 88-4.1E to transfer large aluminium canopy sections between two residential buildings in Uppsala, Sweden.

RSS supplied Sarens UK with Modulift beams, CMOD frames and adjustable rigging for lifting bridge sections with a Grove GMK5250XL-1.