Articles by D.Ann Shiffler

SC&RA Annual Conference wraps up in Phoenix
Published on: 30 April 2025
Jim Sever accepts SC&RA presidency, JOY award winners announced and more from the SC&RA Annual Conference.
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.
Engineered Rigging to host Heavy Lifting Equipment Showcase
Published on: 16 April 2025
The showcase will be held at Engineered Rigging’s Equipment Depot and Service Center in Russellville, AR June 10-12.
Select Energy launches at Bauma 2025, announces Strategic e-power partnership
Published on: 16 April 2025
Select Energy is a newly established U.S.-based hybrid power solutions company.
Wind Energy: What’s ahead for the market?
Published on: 09 April 2025
2024 was a record year for wind energy.
Kobelco, Bigge celebrate long-standing relationship
Published on: 08 April 2025
Bigge Crane & Rigging celebrated its partnership at the Kobelco stand at bauma.
Sarens Women: Girls on fire
Published on: 01 April 2025
“All in all, I believe the crane business is an excellent place for women to thrive.”
Atlas Copco rolls out massive energy storage system
Published on: 01 April 2025
ZBC 1000-1200 claimed to be largest energy storage system on market
National boom truck stolen in Columbus, Ohio
Published on: 01 April 2025
The crane was stolen from a construction jobsite over the weekend of March 30th.
Talbert names Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel its top dealer for 2024
Published on: 01 April 2025
This is the 17th consecutive year that Hail Trailer Brake & Wheel has been Talbert’s top dealer.
Barnhart acquires two Crane Service Inc. branches
Published on: 01 April 2025
Barnhart acquired two branches, one in El Paso, TX and one in Albuquerque, NM.
Thomas Taylor named crawler crane marketing specialist at Link-Belt
Published on: 20 March 2025
Thomas Taylor joins the crawler crane division at Link-Belt.
Dave Thorsen joins Engineered Rigging
Published on: 20 March 2025
Dave Thorsen has joined Engineered Rigging.
David Webster named president of Barnhart Crane & Rigging
Published on: 19 March 2025
David Webster joined Barnhart in 2014 as a branch manager and will succeed Alan Barnhart as president.
Collins to take on sales director role at Link-Belt
Published on: 17 March 2025
Pat Collins joined Link-Belt in 1979
DICA expands LevelRight product line
Published on: 17 March 2025
DICA’s LevelRight outrigger pad was introduced in 2024.
Associated Industrial Riggers purchases new Tadano AC 6.300-1
Published on: 13 March 2025
Associated Industrial Riggers is impressed with the versatility of its new Tadano all-terrain crane.
Rigging prowess: product roundup
Published on: 12 March 2025
ACT’s annual roundup of new and innovative rigging gear devices and equipment.
Europa Infrastructure appointed Potain dealer in Kenya
Published on: 11 March 2025
To kick off the partnership, Europa purchased a used Potain MC 120 tower crane
Franna launches FR19 US in North America
Published on: 05 March 2025
Franna has launched its second pick and carry crane, the FR19 US. A third model, the AT44 US will be launched later this year.
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