American Cranes & Transport - June 2020
RIGGING MATTERS
Remote control and automation technology can enhance operator ease and safety.
INTERVIEW
Enerpac Americas president Jim McTaggart discusses the impact of Covid-19 and his company’s strategy for the future. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
PRODUCT FOCUS: SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANES
Self-erectors bring versatility, efficiency and cost effectiveness to jobsites while providing out-ofthe- box lifting solutions. Hannah Sundermeyer reports.
ACT100
American Cranes & Transport’s 15th annual ACT100 index of North America’s largest crane-owning companies.
INDUSTRY FORUM: CRANE RENTAL
The consensus for the outlook for the crane industry is that there is no consensus.
CONEXPO: PHOTO ESSAY
Scott-Macon executive and accomplished photographer Bob Dimmitt muses about ConExpo 2020.
INDUSTRY FOCUS: REMOTE TRAINING
Due to the Covid-19 virus, remote training has become a necessity.
SITE REPORT: RIGGING
As Major League Baseball works on a return from the Covid-19 crisis, ACT chronicles the solution for lifting and positioning roof trusses at the Texas Rangers new Globe Life Field stadium.
LEGENDARY
The first crane designed by John L. Grove sits in a makeshift museum at the Manitowoc facility in Shady Grove, MA.
SC&RA RISK MANAGEMENT
Lauren Fronczek discusses how and why
distracted driving causes accidents.
SC&RA COMMENT
Before you re-open, be sure to re-examine.
SC&RA NEWS
SC&RA stays nimble within complex moment.