American Cranes & Transport - January 2017
SITE VISIT: LIEBHERR
D.Ann Shiffler gives a play by play of Liebherr’s customer soiree in Texas.
SITE VISIT: TADANO CANADA
D.Ann Shiffler reports on Tadano’s new servicefacility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
RIGGING REVIEW
A spreader bar is a simple but innovative lifting device. Jason Thompson reports.
INTERVIEW
Alex Dahm speaks with Steve Filipov on his return as president of Terex Cranes.
INDUSTRY FOCUS: SAFETY, TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Hannah Sundermeyer reports on the growing need for Lift Director Certification.
PRODUCT FOCUS: BOOM DOLLIES
D.Ann Shiffler reports on the demand for boom dollies and how they are designed for safety.
INDUSTRY FOCUS: AUCTIONS
Hannah Sundermeyer reports on the crane auction market and upcoming spring auctions.
SITE REPORT: LIFTING
The first Jaso tower crane in America works in Baltimore.
SITE REPORT: RIGGING
The SyncHoist system makes for easier lifting at the Mercedes-Benz stadium.
SPECIAL REPORT: SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION
Mike Chalmers reports on 2016 transportation wins.
CONEXPO PREVIEW
Educational offerings and other special features of ConExpo 2017.