Crane Hot Line

The tower crane market continues to evolve, and with it comes new challenges and opportunities. Ingo Schiller, president of UPERIO USA, shares his insights on industry trends, sustainability and what’s next for tower crane technology. ?? Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/efZ8unQM

WOLFFKRAN is set to debut its first 990-ton trolley jib crane, the WOLFF 8095 Compact, at bauma 2025. This new model features an automatically couplable double trolley, a lightweight four-chord jib and a compact design for easier assembly and operation. ?? Get all the details: https://lnkd.in/eFA3CPx6 #Cranes #Construction #HeavyLifting #Bauma #Wolffkran

This Women in Construction Week, we’re spotlighting the achievements and challenges of women in construction. While progress has been made, there’s still work to be done in creating a more inclusive industry. We spoke with Meagen Kehrt, operations director at Train For The Crane, and Brenna Moore, a heavy equipment operator with IUOE Local 302, to hear their perspectives on industry change, the importance of mentorship and advice for the next generation of women in the trades. ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eVe-wkM2 #WomenInConstruction #WICWeek #Construction #CraneIndustry

Alternative risk financing (also known as captive insurance) is projected to reach $250 billion by 2028. As traditional insurance markets remain volatile, businesses in the crane, rigging and specialized transport industries are increasingly exploring captives as a way to gain stability and control over their risk management. In the first article of a three-part series for Crane Hot Line, Kevin Cunningham breaks down the role of captives, their advantages and why demand for unbundled risk services continues to rise. ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ek-aySVt #RiskManagement #CaptiveInsurance #CraneIndustry #AlternativeRisk

After 50 years with Link-Belt Cranes, Bill Stramer, senior VP of marketing, sales and customer support, will retire in June 2025. His leadership has shaped Link-Belt’s growth and helped drive innovation in the crane sector. Meanwhile, Link-Belt has promoted Michael Dawson to product manager of crawler cranes. ?? Read about Bill Stramer’s retirement: https://lnkd.in/emDNeXdh ?? Learn more about Michael Dawson’s new role: https://lnkd.in/eVRvBf7S #CraneIndustry #Leadership #LinkBelt #LinkBeltCranes #Cranes

Crane Hot Line’s March issue brings insights from industry leaders, including an interview with Ingo Schiller, president of UPERIO USA, and Luke Umfress, CEO of Yellowstone Crane & Rigging, Inc. We’re also previewing key events like the AWRF Spring Summit and SC&RA Annual Conference and recapping World of Concrete 2025. ?? Read the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/eHytxd7v

Tadano Ltd. has unveiled the AC 5.250L-2, a five-axle all-terrain crane featuring a 259.2-foot main boom, the longest in its class. With a maximum system length of 357.6 feet, this crane is designed for lifting heavy equipment in urban settings and assembling large tower cranes. Read more about Tadano’s latest release: https://lnkd.in/eshm4QXR #Cranes #HeavyLifting #Construction #Tadano #AllTerrainCrane

Ascent Lifting, Inc. has acquired CHARLESTON'S RIGGING & MARINE HARDWARE INC, strengthening its presence in South Carolina and expanding its reach in the defense, infrastructure, mining and manufacturing sectors. ?? Read more about this acquisition: https://lnkd.in/eb9vgkDb #Crane #Rigging #HeavyLifting #CraneHotLine #IndustryNews

Regular inspections are key to crane hoist safety and performance. From daily oil checks to annual teardowns, following proper inspection protocols ensures smoother operations, reduced downtime and most importantly—safety on the jobsite. Learn more in our recent article ??

Buying used cranes can be a smart move—but only if you know what you're getting. ??? With high demand and limited availability, the used crane market is more competitive than ever. Industry experts weigh in on what to look for, how to finance wisely and why a solid maintenance record can make all the difference. Hear insights from: ?? John Anderson, NessCampbell Crane + Rigging ?? Jeff Swan, Exact Crane & Equipment Corp. ?? Bryan Carr, Jeff Martin Auctioneers, Inc. ?? James H. Mayes Jr., M&T Equipment Finance Corporation f/k/a People's United Equipment Finance Corp. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dJjMia9b