Articles by D.Ann Shiffler

American Cranes & Transport 2025 Toplist surveys now available
Published on: 16 January 2025
ACT publishes four toplists: the Specialized Lifting 50, the ACT 100, the Tower Crane 50 and the Transport 50.
In Memoriam: Eddie Williams
Published on: 16 January 2025
At 90, Eddie Williams passed away on January 13, 2025.
Fendrick assumes COO role at Tadano America
Published on: 13 January 2025
Jack Fendrick leaves Kobelco Cranes to take the COO role with Tadano America.
Schiller named president of Uperio North America
Published on: 09 January 2025
Crane industry veteran to expand market presence and accelerate growth
Tadano’s Dean Barley: ‘We have some really big surprises in store’
Published on: 07 January 2025
Ambitious and energetic, Tadano’s Dean Barley is ready to take on 2025 and beyond. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
Manitowoc settles with EPA on Clean Air Act violations
Published on: 06 January 2025
Manitowoc will pay US$42.6 million to settle a Consent Decree with the US Environmental Protection Agency
Tadano completes Manitex International acquisition
Published on: 02 January 2025
The acquired product line includes Manitex mobile truck cranes, PM knuckle boom cranes, Valla small electric cranes, and Oil & Steel aerial work platforms
Heavy haul trailer innovations fuel renewable energy and construction growth
Published on: 09 December 2024
The North American trailer market is solid, with demand picking up.
From welder to VP: Ty Hanten’s 37-year journey at Trail King
Published on: 26 November 2024
Ty Hanten is grateful for every step in his career at Trail King. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
Brown takes on new role at Lennon Crane
Published on: 20 November 2024
Scott Brown is the new vice president of sales for Lennon Crane.
Landstar opens new operations center
Published on: 20 November 2024
A new operations center in Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA, was designed for Landstar’s thousands of independent truck owner-operators
Monumental moves: inside some of 2024’s complex rigging and transport operations
Published on: 28 October 2024
Complicated jobs often require a long list of highly specialized equipment.
Houston show vibe: Bulk optimism
Published on: 24 October 2024
Despite the looming U.S. presidential election, Breakbulk attendees were optimistic about business prospects.
Why your company needs to be on the ACT Transport 50 list
Published on: 22 October 2024
The ACT Transport 50 toplist reveals the top specialized transportation companies in North America. Surveying is now open for the 2024 list.
Commercial Credit Group celebrates 20 years in business
Published on: 22 October 2024
CCG offers custom-tailored solutions for equipment financing.
Reaching new heights: the role of man baskets in specialized crane operations
Published on: 21 October 2024
Man baskets have long been a solution for getting crew up close to elements that are being hoisted.
SPMT market is propelled by infrastructure projects
Published on: 15 October 2024
The SPMT market is strong because users keep finding highly creative solutions using these versatile machines.
Crane industry responds to hurricanes in Florida and SE USA
Published on: 14 October 2024
Crane, rigging and specialized transport industries have offered aid in the wake of the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Milton and Helene
Fernlund promoted at Mazzella
Published on: 09 October 2024
Heather Fernlund will take on the role of vice president of finance at Mazzella Companies.
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