Articles by Hannah Sundermeyer

Franna expands into Canada with new distribution partner
Published on: 30 April 2025
Franna has appointed Mobile Cranes Canada Ltd as its official distributor across eight provinces, marking the Australian pick and carry crane manufacturer’s expansion into the Canadian market.
Your guide to the 2025 SC&RA Annual Conference
Published on: 22 April 2025
Check out our preview of what some of this year’s exhibitors are bringing to the floor.
ACT EXCLUSIVE: Lift High crane company launches in Houston
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Published on: 21 April 2025
Industry veteran Mike Appling leads a new crane venture focused on commercial and renewable markets.
LTR 1150 joins Ideal Crane Rental’s Liebherr lineup
Published on: 16 April 2025
The new crawler fills a strategic gap between existing units and enhances the company’s transport efficiency and site mobility.
AMCS rolls out interoperable crane automation tech
Published on: 16 April 2025
AMCS Technologies has launched ARC, an intelligent crane rotation control system developed with Manitowoc and Bouygues Construction.
Refurbished and ready: Lampson overhauls Manitowoc 2250 crawler crane
Published on: 16 April 2025
Lampson International has refurbished a 24-year-old Manitowoc 2250 crawler crane in partnership with Manitowoc’s EnCORE program.
Interplay Learning names John Pumpelly as CFO
Published on: 15 April 2025
The training company strengthens their leadership team with the appointment of finance veteran. 
DICA expands crane pad line with hybrid steel-composite option
Published on: 15 April 2025
DICA’s new EcoMax crane pad blends steel and composite for a durable, cost-effective solution for 150-ton class cranes.
Cavotec’s next-gen remotes for harsh industrial use
Published on: 10 April 2025
Real-time feedback options include LED displays, Cavotec screens and Codesys integration
New lithium-ion Unic mini crane offers zero emissions
Published on: 10 April 2025
Battery-powered Unic UM445 spider crane made its debut at Bauma 2025 trade show in Germany
A.W. Leil invests in mega crane to meet renewable energy demand
Published on: 10 April 2025
The new Liebherr LG1750-SX joins A.W. Leil’s fleet as one of the most powerful Canadian-owned cranes in the country.
Friday round up: hybrid crane launch, green tech trends, wind market growth
Published on: 10 April 2025
Check out the lead Crane & Transport Briefing stories from 7 April to 10 April.
WireCo unveils new Lazerlift hoist rope
Published on: 09 April 2025
The rope is designed for use with large telescopic cranes, crawler cranes and high-capacity tower cranes
New Wolff Intuitive Control to simplify tower crane remote operation
Published on: 08 April 2025
System allowing crane operators to move loads directly in the intended direction using an ergonomic wireless remote
Maxim Crane adds world’s first Tadano CC 78.1250-1
Published on: 08 April 2025
Unveiled at Bauma, the Tadano CC 78.1250-1 is the latest addition to the company’s lattice boom crawler crane lineup
Manitowoc unveils largest Potain luffing jib to date
Published on: 07 April 2025
Introduced at Bauma 2025, the 64 tonne maximum capacity of the new MR 819 is twice that of the existing Potain MR 608B and MR 618 luffing jib tower cranes.
Maxim Crane Works expands tower crane fleet with Sims acquisition
Published on: 03 April 2025
Maxim Crane Works has acquired tower crane assets from Sims Crane & Equipment, expanding its fleet and strengthening its presence in the tower crane market
Friday round up: Bauma preview, Liebherr farewell, women in cranes
Published on: 03 April 2025
Check out the lead Crane & Transport Briefing stories from 31 March to 4 April.
Scheuerle launches zero-emission electric power pack for SPMT
Published on: 01 April 2025
The zero-emission drive system allows all heavy-load logistics providers to reduce the carbon dioxide footprint of their transports
Lawsons Haulage adds first Grove crane to fleet
Published on: 31 March 2025
Lawson Haulage and Crane Hire has added a Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane to its fleet
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