Manitowoc will unveil a high-capacity Potain luffing jib crane and preview a 2027 flat-top model at bauma China 2026, alongside the K1000A mast, digital systems and energy solutions.

Mayo Civil Engineering has ordered eight WOLFF luffing jib tower cranes, bringing its all-WOLFF fleet to 19 units for projects across the North of England.

Crane operator Thomas Körmer has spent 10 years designing functional Lego crane models, including a 2.8-metre remote-controlled Liebherr EC-H replica.

KBS Maritime has installed the UK’s first Liebherr 1188 EC-H 40 Fibre tower crane at Portsmouth Naval Base, with corrosion protection and fibre rope technology specified for long-term maritime use.

Raimondi Group has secured two Scandinavian tower crane orders: Cranbalt’s first Raimondi T577 and the first Terex CTT 392-16 sold in the region through Cranbalt.

Potain’s five-tonne MDT 99e is a compact topless tower crane with a 55-metre jib, CCS Evolution controls and compatibility with existing 1.2-metre K or L masts.

Bodner Group has deployed its first WOLFF trolley jib cranes on the Sill Bridge replacement project, where restricted gorge access shaped their installation.

Potain Evy 30-23 and MDT 259 J12 tower cranes, assisted by a Grove GMK5150L-1, are supporting construction of Mulino Caputo’s €30 million milling facility in Italy.

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

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.

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

Two Liebherr NC-B 12-70 cranes support residential construction in Sai Kung, combining 70-metre reach with compact assembly and planned mobile-crane dismantling.

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.

A Liebherr 240 EC-B Fibre tower crane supports Bovegno’s water treatment plant construction, handling major lifts on a restricted mountain site in Val Trompia.

Raimondi Cranes has surpassed 100 cranes operating across the United Arab Emirates, marking a major milestone for the company in one of the world’s most active construction markets. The achievement highlights Raimondi’s continued expansion across high-rise, commercial, and infrastructure projects throughout the region.

King Lifting has successfully completed a highly complex tower crane dismantling operation in London’s Canary Wharf district using a carefully engineered lifting strategy. The project demonstrated the precision, planning, and coordination required to safely execute crane operations within one of the UK’s most densely developed urban environments.

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.

Liebherr’s Fibre crane technology is gaining global traction, with nearly 400 units in operation and increasing adoption across rental fleets and major projects.

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.