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Daily reporting from the Crane Hub Global editorial team, featuring breaking crane industry news, lifting updates, and the stories driving global industry conversation.
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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
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
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
Manitowoc Donates $50,000 to Brooke’s House Following Conexpo Fundraising Initiative
Manitowoc has donated $50,000 to women’s recovery charity Brooke’s House following a fundraising initiative held during Conexpo. The campaign combined visitor engagement with charitable giving, while continuing the company’s long-term support for workforce development and recovery programmes.
Meagan Wood
May 43 min read
ScotPlant 2026 Draws Thousands to Scotland’s Largest Plant Equipment Exhibition
ScotPlant 2026 returned to the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh last week, bringing together a record number of exhibitors and thousands of visitors from across the construction and plant sectors. The event showcased the latest machinery, technology, and innovations shaping the future of the Scottish construction equipment industry.
Meagan Wood
Apr 273 min read
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.
Meagan Wood
Apr 243 min read
Liebherr Tower Cranes and Tenstar Expand Partnership to Advance Crane Operator Training
Liebherr Tower Cranes and Swedish simulator specialist Tenstar Simulation have expanded their partnership to enhance crane operator training through advanced simulation technology. The collaboration introduces Liebherr tower cranes into the Tenstar simulator ecosystem, improving safety, efficiency, and scalability for operator qualification programmes worldwide.
Meagan Wood
Apr 164 min read
YOKE Advances Digital Rigging Compliance with SupraNano Chips and Digital Product Passports
YOKE Industrial Corp. is advancing digital transformation within the lifting and rigging sector through the integration of SupraNano chips and Digital Product Passports (DPPs) across its rigging products. The technology is designed to support regulatory compliance, improve traceability, and enhance lifecycle management for lifting equipment.
Meagan Wood
Apr 124 min read
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.
Meagan Wood
Mar 303 min read
Sinoboom Introduces Dual-ETM Smart Technology to Boost Electric Boom Lift Efficiency
Chinese manufacturer Sinoboom has unveiled its new Dual-ETM Smart Technology, aimed at improving energy efficiency and extending battery life in electric boom lifts.
Meagan Wood
Mar 263 min read
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.
Meagan Wood
Mar 263 min read
JLG University YouTube Channel Launch Expands Training Access for Operators and Technicians
JLG has launched a dedicated JLG University YouTube channel, providing free access to training videos for operators, technicians, and supervisors across key equipment and safety topics.
Meagan Wood
Mar 243 min read
TII India Marks Ten Years as a Key Global Hub for Heavy Transport Systems
Ten years after launching operations in Bawal near New Delhi, TII India Pvt. Ltd. has grown into a major manufacturing and engineering hub for the TII Group, producing modular heavy transport systems for global infrastructure, energy and industrial projects.
Meagan Wood
Mar 134 min read
Thanet Crane Hire Adds Third Liebherr LTM 1040-2.1 to Its Fleet
UK rental company Thanet Crane Hire has taken delivery of its third Liebherr LTM 1040-2.1 all terrain crane, with a fourth already on order as part of its fleet expansion.
Meagan Wood
Mar 93 min read
Xtreme Enters Spider Crane Market with New XMC3530 at Conexpo
Xtreme Manufacturing unveiled its first spider crane, the XMC3530, at Conexpo, marking a rare North American entry into a market traditionally dominated by Japanese, Italian, and Chinese manufacturers.
Meagan Wood
Mar 63 min read
Tadano Expands U.S. Distributor Network to Strengthen Crane Support and Coverage
Tadano America Corporation has expanded its U.S. distributor network across multiple regions, improving local sales, parts and service support for crane customers.
Meagan Wood
Mar 63 min read
Groves Equipment Rental Takes Delivery of Third Liebherr LR 1400 SX at CONEXPO 2026
Groves Equipment Rental has taken delivery of its third Liebherr LR 1400 SX crawler crane at CONEXPO 2026, strengthening its heavy lifting capabilities across energy and infrastructure projects.
Meagan Wood
Mar 43 min read
Faymonville Group Acquires Majority Stake in Material Handling Specialist Morello
Faymonville Group has acquired a majority stake in Italian material handling manufacturer Morello, expanding its capabilities in industrial transport and intralogistics solutions.
Meagan Wood
Mar 33 min read
Tadano Showcases Transformation into Full Lifting Solutions Provider at CONEXPO 2026
Tadano is presenting its expanded portfolio and strategic transformation at CONEXPO 2026, highlighting its evolution into a full lifting and access solutions provider.
Meagan Wood
Mar 34 min read
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