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Global Crane Market Watch

Global Market Watch features the latest news on global crane markets, construction industry trends, equipment demand, infrastructure investment, economic outlooks, fleet growth, manufacturing activity, project pipelines, international trade, and market forecasts impacting the crane, lifting, transport, and heavy equipment industries. Follow regional developments across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

Zoomlion ZAT600E leads new UK dealer agreement with Foster Cranes

Zoomlion ZAT600E leads new UK dealer agreement with Foster Cranes

Zoomlion ZAT600E leads new UK dealer agreement with Foster Cranes

Foster Cranes becomes Zoomlion’s exclusive UK mobile crane dealer, with the 60 tonne Zoomlion ZAT600E set to arrive and a five-year resale guarantee announced.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

4 days ago4 min read

Uperio UK Appoints Adrian Hawkins as Managing Director

Uperio UK Appoints Adrian Hawkins as Managing Director

Uperio UK Appoints Adrian Hawkins as Managing Director

Uperio UK appoints Adrian Hawkins as managing director, leading Skyline and Highsparks operations from Rainham after his role as sales director at Wolffkran.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Oct 23 min read

Capital Cranes Closes After 36 Years as Digger Misner Retires

Capital Cranes Closes After 36 Years as Digger Misner Retires

Capital Cranes Closes After 36 Years as Digger Misner Retires

Capital Cranes closed on 30 September 2026 after 36 years as founder Digger Misner retired, thanking employees, customers, suppliers and business partners.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Oct 23 min read

Sarens USA Appoints Victor Martinez as Country Manager

Sarens USA Appoints Victor Martinez as Country Manager

Sarens USA Appoints Victor Martinez as Country Manager

Sarens USA appoints Victor Martinez as country manager to oversee nationwide strategy, operations, fleet modernisation and cleaner equipment initiatives.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Oct 13 min read

Morrow Equipment Announces Peter Juhren’s Retirement and Leadership Succession

Morrow Equipment Announces Peter Juhren’s Retirement and Leadership Succession

Morrow Equipment Announces Peter Juhren’s Retirement and Leadership Succession

Morrow Equipment announces Peter Juhren’s retirement after 46 years, with Mike Heacock succeeding him as president and COO alongside other leadership changes.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Sep 224 min read

Wolffkran Appoints Mark Evans Sales Director for UK and Ireland

Wolffkran Appoints Mark Evans Sales Director for UK and Ireland

Wolffkran Appoints Mark Evans Sales Director for UK and Ireland

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.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Sep 93 min read

Mammoet Ring Cranes at Centre of Tokyo Juki Agreement in Japan

Mammoet Ring Cranes at Centre of Tokyo Juki Agreement in Japan

Mammoet Ring Cranes at Centre of Tokyo Juki Agreement in Japan

Mammoet ring cranes are central to a Tokyo Juki agreement expanding Japan’s ultra-heavy lifting options for energy, industrial and infrastructure projects.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Sep 94 min read

Mammoet Establishes Japanese Subsidiary to Expand Local Operations

Mammoet Establishes Japanese Subsidiary to Expand Local Operations

Mammoet Establishes Japanese Subsidiary to Expand Local Operations

Mammoet has established Mammoet Japan K.K., a locally incorporated company supporting heavy lifting and transport projects across Japan.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Sep 26 min read

Tadano UK Plans Facility Move and Leadership Restructure

Tadano UK Plans Facility Move and Leadership Restructure

Tadano UK Plans Facility Move and Leadership Restructure

Tadano UK will relocate near Long Crendon by the end of 2026 as Lloyd Gee-Nyland steps down and the company adopts a regional leadership structure.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Sep 26 min read

W.O. Grubb Appoints New Executive Leadership Team

W.O. Grubb Appoints New Executive Leadership Team

W.O. Grubb Appoints New Executive Leadership Team

W.O. Grubb has appointed Ted Redmond as CEO, Dustin Fisher as CFO and Michael Good as senior vice president of operations following its acquisition by Halo Partners.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Aug 317 min read

Mazzella Restructures Executive Leadership Team

Mazzella Restructures Executive Leadership Team

Mazzella Restructures Executive Leadership Team

Mazzella has appointed Rick Smith and Mark Erny as executive vice presidents and expanded Dan Carmichael’s role as part of a restructuring focused on service, cranes and commercial operations.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Aug 317 min read

Raimondi Launches New TTC 70 Telecrawler Crane Line

Raimondi Launches New TTC 70 Telecrawler Crane Line

Raimondi Launches New TTC 70 Telecrawler Crane Line

Raimondi Cranes has officially launched the new TTC 70 telecrawler crane, marking the company’s return to the crawler crane segment following the acquisition of key Terex Corporation lifting brands. The new model combines crawler mobility with rough terrain crane versatility to support demanding infrastructure, energy, and construction applications.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Apr 284 min read

Böcker Opens New Service and Training Facility in Southwest Germany

Böcker Opens New Service and Training Facility in Southwest Germany

Böcker Opens New Service and Training Facility in Southwest Germany

German crane and hoist manufacturer Böcker has officially opened a new branch facility in Eschbronn, Baden-Württemberg, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. The new location will provide service, maintenance, rental, and operator training support for customers across southwest Germany.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Apr 243 min read

Künz and ABB to Supply Nine Automated Rail Mounted Stacking Cranes for TraPac Los Angeles Expansion

Künz and ABB to Supply Nine Automated Rail Mounted Stacking Cranes for TraPac Los Angeles Expansion

Künz and ABB to Supply Nine Automated Rail Mounted Stacking Cranes for TraPac Los Angeles Expansion

Künz GmbH and ABB have secured an order to supply nine Rail Mounted Stacking Cranes (RMGs) for the expansion of TraPac LLC’s container terminal in Los Angeles. The project forms part of a major terminal modernisation programme designed to increase container handling capacity and improve long-term operational efficiency on the U.S. West Coast.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Apr 164 min read

Fassi Acquires Fascan to Strengthen US Market Presence

Fassi Acquires Fascan to Strengthen US Market Presence

Fassi Acquires Fascan to Strengthen US Market Presence

Italian crane manufacturer Fassi has acquired US distributor Fascan, reinforcing its presence in North America and expanding its sales and support network.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Apr 143 min read

Sims Crane & Equipment Leadership Promotions Strengthen Executive Team for Growth

Sims Crane & Equipment Leadership Promotions Strengthen Executive Team for Growth

Sims Crane & Equipment Leadership Promotions Strengthen Executive Team for Growth

US-based Sims Crane & Equipment has promoted Derek Sather, Mike Kuffermann, and Curtis Taylor into senior executive roles to support safety, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Apr 74 min read

Kuiphuis Acquisition of Van Marwijk Kraanverhuur Strengthens Western Netherlands Presence

Kuiphuis Acquisition of Van Marwijk Kraanverhuur Strengthens Western Netherlands Presence

Kuiphuis Acquisition of Van Marwijk Kraanverhuur Strengthens Western Netherlands Presence

Dutch crane rental company Kuiphuis has acquired family-owned Van Marwijk Kraanverhuur, strengthening its footprint in the western Netherlands and expanding its customer base.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Mar 304 min read

Tadano Upgrades “Hey Tadano” AI Assistant with Voice Control and New Interface

Tadano Upgrades “Hey Tadano” AI Assistant with Voice Control and New Interface

Tadano Upgrades “Hey Tadano” AI Assistant with Voice Control and New Interface

Tadano has enhanced its “Hey Tadano” AI assistant, adding voice control functionality and a redesigned interface to improve usability for crane operators and customers.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Mar 303 min read

MCS Introduces AI-Powered Customer Summaries for Rental Businesses

MCS Introduces AI-Powered Customer Summaries for Rental Businesses

MCS Introduces AI-Powered Customer Summaries for Rental Businesses

MCS Rental Software has launched MCS AI, a new feature that analyses customer data to generate concise summaries of account activity and performance.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Mar 273 min read

Leadership Change at Wolffkran: Peter Schiefer Returns as Group CEO

Leadership Change at Wolffkran: Peter Schiefer Returns as Group CEO

Leadership Change at Wolffkran: Peter Schiefer Returns as Group CEO

German tower crane manufacturer Wolffkran has announced a leadership transition, with Peter Schiefer returning as group chief executive while Duncan Salt shifts to a regional leadership role.

Global Crane Market Watch

Meagan Wood

Mar 263 min read

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