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Power towers: large luffing cranes for wind turbine work
New tower crane concepts for wind turbine installation. Part one of a series by Heinz-Gert Kessel
MEI installs lunar habitat mockup at Space Center Houston
An early, full-scale mockup of astronaut accommodations designed for a space station orbiting the moon has been installed. 
Reaching new heights: the role of man baskets in specialized crane operations
Man baskets have long been a solution for getting crew up close to elements that are being hoisted.
How does the crane business fit into the wider equipment rental world?
Crane rental is a separate business, but does it have to be?
ML Crane and Winslow now under CSI name
The ML Crane Group and Winslow Crane have been consolidated as Crane Service Inc
CIC’s new scoring system speeds up certification process
Crane Institute Certification’s new computerized scoring tells an operator within hours whether he or she passed the OSHA-required practical exam. 
Bennett Family of Companies opens new facility in Texas
The expansion will enhance the company’s heavy haul and crane services in Houston and across the Gulf Coast. 
In Memoriam: John A. Carpenter, 1963-2024
ACT is deeply saddened to report the passing of Maeda Senior Sales Manager, John. A Carpenter. 
Friday roundup: what’s next in offshore wind | alternative lifting advantages | cranes and the hurricanes | SPMT market growth
This week’s Crane and Transport Briefing lead stories
Dawes Rigging introduces new Link-Belt cranes to rental lineup
The 100-ton HTC-80100XL truck crane and the 65-ton RTC-8065 II rough terrain crane offer enhanced versatility for construction, steel erection, HVAC and more.
Crane collapse incurs £750,000 fine
Inadequate maintenance and failure to correct defects led to crane collapse and a big fine
Palfinger opens London service centre
Fifth UK service centre for Palfinger and Epsilon loader cranes
72 lines of Cometto SPMT for Navantia
Spain’s Navantia Seanergies orders 72 axle lines of Cometto MSPE 48T self prepelled modular transporter
SPMT market is propelled by infrastructure projects
The SPMT market is strong because users keep finding highly creative solutions using these versatile machines.
Big Carl lifts the final ring at Hinkley Point + video
Final steel liner component lifted into place at new UK nuclear power station using 5,000 tonne capacity Big Carl
Aspen Custom Trailers opens new support center
The new Pacific Northwest location will support one of Aspen’s strongest markets for heavy haul trailers. 
NCCCO Foundation unveils two new crane industry scholarships
Funding will be available for individuals seeking initial crane operator, rigging and signalperson training and CCO certification. 
Crane industry responds to hurricanes in Florida and SE USA
Crane, rigging and specialized transport industries have offered aid in the wake of the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Milton and Helene
Stafford Tower Cranes innovates with new cabins
Stafford Tower Cranes now manufactures its own crane cabins, which are designed to enhance visibility, comfort and safety. 
Grove upgrades GMK6450-1 crane
Grove responded to customer demand for a higher-capacity crane by upgrading the GMK6400-1 to the GMK6450-1. 
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