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Lifting Equipment

Crane Raises the Roof on Historic Theater Restoration

Dismantling the roof of the landmark, 1920s-era theater was one part of a $130 million renovation project.

The Grove GMK7550 was configured with the Mega Wing Lift attachment, a wing-like attachment that provides rigidity when working with very long boom/jib combinations.

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Demolition Project Achieves 90% Recycle Rate While Helping Preserve History

National Demolition Association

J.R Ramon & Sons helps preserve the façade of the iconic 90-year-old Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio while making way for a new performing arts center

The dome's roofing materials - a compilation of over 16 inches of lightweight concrete, foam insulation, built-up roofing material and thin copper sheeting - were removed manually.

Constructing One of the Longest and Highest Viaducts in Portugal

Preassembling structures on the ground and lifting them to deck level minimizes risky activities inherent to working at heights on the Corgo Viaduct project

Pillars number 18 and 19, the highest of the whole structure, are being built by two Linden Comansa Flat-Top tower cranes, model 21 LC 400, with maximum load capacity of 39,680 lbs. and erected with jib lengths of 229 ft., allowing them to load up to 11,020 lbs. at the jib-end.

Self-Erecting Cranes Lift University Project to Early Completion

A pair of Potain cranes replace a single tower crane, turning a three-week weather delay into early completion at the $16.5 million Cedarville University Health Science Center

Two Potain self-erecting cranes replaced a conventional tower crane on this Cedarville University project. Self-erectors don’t need foundations or much land preparation, and were instrumental in beating a tight deadline.

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Crawler Cranes Keep Runway Addition On Schedule

Contractor uses rotating platform to transport cranes from land to a pier and back to save time and space during expansion of Logan International Airport's runway into the Boston Harbor.

Four Manitowoc crawler cranes are working on an expansion project at Logan International Airport in Boston to lengthen the airport's longest west-to-east runway by building a 600- by 300-ft. pier out into Boston Harbor.

Essex Rental Reports 22% Revenue Rise to $27.2 Million for Q2 2012

Improving utilization, rental rates, equipment sales, and parts and service revenue, plus decreasing debt contribute to nearly 20% boost in gross profit margin

ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. Acquires 17 New Manitowoc and Grove Cranes

ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. announces the acquisition of two blockbuster Manitowoc/Grove packages, adding a total of 17 machines to its industry-leading rental fleet.

Hawaii Now Recognizes NCCER Crane Certification

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Contractors with NCCER Mobile Crane Operator Certification will now be recognized in the state of Hawaii

Potain Cranes Help Expand Hydroelectric Dam in Pennsylvania

Three tower cranes helping to place 60,000 cubic yards of concrete

Three Potain tower cranes helped expand a hydroelectric generation facility at the Holtwood Dam by placing 60,000 cubic yards of concrete.

Construction Safety

Safety Video: Struck-by Accidents - Swinging Cranes

OSHA takes a look at safety precautions and requirements to prevent struck-by swinging crane accidents on a construction jobsite.

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OSHA, Altec Alliance Protects Workers from Fall and Other Hazards

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

OSHA and Altec Industries Inc. renew their alliance to help protect workers from fall, electrocution, tip-over and other hazards related to operating and maintaining cranes, chippers, digger derricks and insulated and non-insulated aerial devices

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