Articles by D.Ann Shiffler

Department of Commerce terminates investigation into mobile crane imports
Published on: 07 December 2020
Following Manitowoc’s withdrawal of its application and request to stop the Article 232 investigation, the U.S. Department of Commerce terminated the investigation.
Massive transformer move in Iowa
Published on: 04 December 2020
Buckingham Heavy Transport hauled two transformers across Iowa
Trail King remains industry heavy hitter
Published on: 03 December 2020
Trail King’s trailers are mainstays in many markets, but its specialized haulers are highly revered.
Dandrea talks balance and 2021 rebound
Published on: 01 December 2020
D.Ann Shiffler talks to Joel Dandrea about the need for a 2021 rebound.
Manitex International reports falling revenues, growing backlog
Published on: 10 November 2020
Manitex International CEO Steve Filipov said third quarter results were in line with expectations in a challenging environment. 
Tower crane demand remains resilient
Published on: 04 November 2020
Despite the economic slowdown caused by the Covid-19 crisis, tower crane fleet utilization remains solid
A rigging triumvirate
Published on: 03 November 2020
Riggers Manufacturing, Lift Systems and Rigging Gear Sales have greatly impacted the specized lifting and rigging industry with their products, services and people
Self-erectors strengthen homebuilding sites
Published on: 03 November 2020
A Potain self-erector saves time and money on two residential projects
Brent discusses vision for NCCCO Foundation
Published on: 03 November 2020
CEO Graham Brent breaks down the mission of the newly active NCCCO Foundation.
New VersaCrane TC-36000/S2 makes lifting debut
Published on: 27 October 2020
The first job for the 3,000-ton capacity VersaCrane TC-36000/S2 was a two-part coker replacement
WestRock Solvay Mill goes with Broderson (again)
Published on: 27 October 2020
With 10 tons lifting capacity, the new Broderson IC-100-3B is designed for in-plant lifting and material handling
Maxim Crane Works buy back announced
Published on: 19 October 2020
Maxim has announced results for its tender offer to purchase aggregate pricipal of its secured notes
TNT emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Published on: 19 October 2020
TNT’s reorganization plan was completed in just over five weeks
Boom truck market sets stage for recovery
Published on: 12 October 2020
The boom truck market is poised for better days
ACT EXCLUSIVE: SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop Review
Published on: 12 October 2020
The global pandemic has forced the cancellation of all industry conferences and workshops. But SC&RA and A1A Software created a way for the show to go on
Yount leads Waggoner with acumen
Published on: 08 October 2020
D.Ann Shiffler sits down with Alana Yates Yount, president and owner of Waggoner Equipment Rental
Boom trucks remain all-American machine
Published on: 10 September 2020
Efficient and easy to operate, boom trucks are a legendary crane
ACT EXCLUSIVE: A conversation with Aaron Ravenscroft
Published on: 09 September 2020
Aaron Ravenscroft, president and CEO of Manitowoc, is prepared for market obstacles and he is looking forward to better times.
TNT makes its case at bankruptcy court
Published on: 31 August 2020
TNT was forced into bankruptcy protection due to Covid-19 and falling oil and gas prices
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