American Cranes & Transport - September 2024
INTERVIEW
PSC Crane & Rigging’s Randy Sever embraces the idea of stepping out of your comfort zone. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
RIGGING MATTERS
WireCo’s Timothy Klein and Kennedy Wire Rope and Sling’s Brooks Nunley discuss the distinct similarities and differences between wire and synthetic rope.
PRODUCT FOCUS TELESCOPIC CRAWLERS
Hannah Sundermeyer parses the market for telescopic crawler cranes.
INDUSTRY FOCUS INFRASTRUCTURE
ACT rounds up several super innovative lifting and rigging projects at various infrastructure jobsites around the country.
INDUSTRY FORUM LIFT PLANNING
ACT convened a panel of lift planning professionals to discuss the art, science and economics of a lift plan.
SITE VISIT TADANO
The Tadano EVOLT is on its way to North America. D.Ann Shiffler reports exclusively from Shido, Japan.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
SC&RA’s partnership with Milwaukee Tools is value added.
SITE REPORT TRANSPORT
Moving a huge dragline required specialized expertise by Frontier Heavy Haul & Support.
SHOW GUIDE SC&RA CRANE & RIGGING WORKSHOP
ACT’s official show guide to the Exhibit Center at the Workshop this month in Glendale, AZ.
MILESTONES
After more than 60 years in business, Dominic Giuffre has retired, selling his legendary crane and equipment business. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
SC&RA COMMENT
How to road-block human trafficking. Joel Dandrea discusses.
SC&RA NEWS
How SC&RA’s affinity programs consistently drive member value.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Laura Schoefer and Bill Smith discuss the Florida Tort Reform Act and its impact on mobile equipment companies.