Liebherr Tower Cranes has appointed KranTehnik EU as its new strategic partner across eight Balkan countries, aiming to modernise the region’s ageing tower crane fleet and raise industry standards through reliable equipment, local service and professional training.

French heavy transport specialist STEX has commissioned a Faymonville FlexMAX 4+7 self-steering combination with tower adapters, marking a national first and expanding capability for wind turbine transport.

Faymonville has expanded its MultiMAX Plus range with the new Flip-Tail ramp, a hydraulically foldable rear solution designed to improve flexibility, safety, and efficiency when transporting lifting equipment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flannery is reinforcing its commitment to workforce development and gender inclusion by hosting Women in Construction Day on 7 March, welcoming women to its Operator Skills Hubs to explore training pathways, career opportunities, and long-term roles across the construction industry.

A tower crane collapsed onto a passenger vehicle in Leiria, Portugal, during Storm Kristin as extreme winds swept through central and northern parts of the country. While no injuries were reported from the crane incident, the collapse highlights the critical risks tower cranes face during severe weather events and the importance of early shutdown and storm preparation procedures.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has issued its three millionth Powered Access Licence (PAL) Card, marking a major milestone for operator training and safety standards in the powered access industry.

A tower crane collapse in Ibiza on Saturday, January 10 occurred during reported high wind conditions at a coastal construction site. While investigations are ongoing, the incident highlights how wind gusts, decision-making, and stop-work discipline play a critical role in preventing crane accidents in exposed environments

Two men died after a mobile container crane struck and overturned a 66-ft JLG telescopic boom lift at the Eifeltor railway container yard in Cologne on December 6. The workers were performing maintenance at a height of 16–17 meters when the lift was pushed over. One man died at the scene, while the second died later in hospital. Authorities have launched a joint police and safety investigation into the incident.

A four-axle all-terrain crane towing a three-axle ballast trailer rolled into a ditch in the Netherlands after the verge of a narrow rural road collapsed. The Grove crane, from the Peinemann rental fleet, had taken a wrong turn onto Bonnenweg between Hoek van Holland and Maasdijk. The operator escaped without injury but was treated for shock. A complex recovery operation using two six-axle cranes was completed later in the week.

A stolen Genie GS-5390 rough-terrain scissor lift was driven through the streets of Cork, Ireland, on Sunday night after being taken from St Patrick’s Quay. The machine struck bollards and travelled onto public roads before being stopped by Gardaí on South Gate Bridge. Two men were arrested for criminal damage. No injuries were reported during the 15-minute incident.

A boom lift operator has been sentenced after pleading guilty to health and safety breaches following a serious MEWP incident in Glasgow in 2022. The operator failed to provide fall protection, safety instructions, or traffic control while a colleague worked from the platform. A bus struck the boom lift, catapulting the worker from height and causing life-altering injuries. The main contractor had already been fined £215,000.

An Ainscough all-terrain crane dropped a fixed rear counterweight slab while travelling on the A249 near Maidstone, Kent. The incident involved a Liebherr LTM 1100 and resulted in no injuries or vehicle damage. Ainscough’s investigation identified a failed securing bolt as the cause and prompted an immediate inspection campaign across its fleet. The company has issued an industry alert encouraging crane owners to review counterweight fixing inspections.

RSS rebrands its Training Academy to align with the LEEA State of the Lifting Industry Report and strengthen skills, safety and compliance.