American Cranes & Transport - December 2019
SITE VISIT: GOLDHOFER
Goldhofer/Flite Line hosted almost 100 customers at its new facility in Miramar, FL. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
PREVIEW: SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION SYMPOSIUM
SC&RA’s Specialized Transportation Symposium in Charlotte is a must-attend event.
INTERVIEW
Stefan Kohler is the trusted face of Goldhofer in North America. D.Ann Shiffler reports on how he and his company approach customer loyalty.
RIGGING REVIEW
Lampson International continues its program of remanufacturing older model Manitowoc crawlers.
REGIONAL REPORT: MEXICO
Political issues could prevent Mexico’s crane and rigging sector from its
economic potential. Hal Lundgren reports.
ACTTRANSPORT50
ACT’s 15th annual ranking of North America’s largest specialized transportation companies.
INDUSTRY FORUM: MAINTENANCE, RESTORATION AND REPAIR
Hannah Sundermeyer spoke to industry leaders about crane restoration and the market for refurbished cranes.
PRODUCT FOCUS: MINI & INDUSTRIAL CRANES
Mini cranes are filling a growing market need.
PRODUCT FOCUS: SPECIALIZED TRAILERS
Hannah Sundermeyer rounds up the latest technologies in heavy haul trailer design.
REVIEW: BREAKBULK
Breakbulk 2019 attracted close to 5,000 attendees. ACT presents a photo album from the show.
SITE REPORT: TRANSPORT
In a 55-hour timespan, Wolfe House Movers helped replace a bridge on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
SYNOPSIS
Winter weather driving requires safety diligence.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Bill Smith presents NBIS’s 2019 risk management roundup.
SC&RA COMMENT
It’s time to register for FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
SC&RA NEWS
The Manual & Bull Rigging Competency Guidebook clarifies many conflicting terminologies related to bull rigging.