Articles by D.Ann Shiffler

Site Report: The Crazy Horse Solution
Published on: 17 October 2025
D.Ann Shiffler reports exclusively from the Black Hills of South Dakota the inspiring story of a revered monument and a new Liebherr tower crane.
The Tadano transition: evolving Manitex
Published on: 16 October 2025
The transition of Manitex into the Tadano fold is happening quickly and efficiently
Telescopic crawlers earn high marks for dependability, versatility
Published on: 09 October 2025
Over the past 20 years, the telescopic crawler has gone from niche to mainstream. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
Shara Perez-Wilkinson joins Fleet Cost & Care
Published on: 07 October 2025
New EVP role to drive efficiency, profitability and sustainable growth
Spencer named branch manager at Wilkerson
Published on: 06 October 2025
Appointment in anticipation of a new branch opening in Wichita, Kansas, USA
ACT Transport 50 surveying begins
Published on: 03 October 2025
SC&RA addresses tariffs in letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
Published on: 02 October 2025
Tariffs are a top-of-mind issue for crane owners and manufacturers
Public works work: Infrastructure jobs
Published on: 29 September 2025
Airport expansion, bridge demolition and bridge erection among top infrastructure jobs
Kiskunas promoted at Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental
Published on: 22 September 2025
Joe Kiskunas replaces Scott Jerome who retired after more than 40 years
Morrow’s Peter Juhren: top-notch leadership
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Published on: 22 September 2025
D.Ann Shiffler catches up with Morrow Equipment’s Peter Juhren
The impact of tariffs on the US crane industry
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Published on: 19 September 2025
LiftHigh president Mike Appling explains steel tariff impact to President Trump
Buckingham sorts out a new lumber sorter
Published on: 18 September 2025
Replacing a 225 foot lumber sorter at a sawmill required ingenuity and expert planning
Grant Garrett named Bishop Lifting CEO
Published on: 15 September 2025
Leading the way amid rigging equipment supplier’s rapid expansion
Bishop Lifting acquires American Rigger’s Supply
Published on: 10 September 2025
Based in Kansas, USA, American Rigger’s Supply was started more than 50 years ago by Chris Hughes
The specialists: tower crane services
Published on: 22 August 2025
Erecting, inspecting and dismantling tower cranes is a specialty that requires know-how, precision and keen experience.
Texas-sized transport: inside OXBO’s biggest haul yet
Published on: 19 August 2025
OXBO hauled a 525,000-pound vessel almost 900 miles utilizing a transport configuration that was 272 feet long.
Visualizing safety: operator aids that perform
Published on: 12 August 2025
Crane cameras and other communication devices are helping crane operators assure safer jobsite conditions.
Sandman named CEO of Buckner HeavyLift Cranes
Published on: 12 August 2025
Sandman brings a proven track record in driving strategic transformation, innovation, and organizational growth, the company said.
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