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Friday roundup: new leadership, nuclear transport and gantry growth
This week’s roundup of articles from the Crane and Transport Briefing, 2 to 5 June 2025.
Alan Barnhart is an adventurist
D.Ann Shiffler talked to Alan Barnhart about the adventure of leading Barnhart Crane & Rigging and the recent transition of the company’s leadership.
Barnhart’s David Webster: Front-line focused
D.Ann Shiffler talked to Barnhart Crane & Rigging’s new President David Webster about his new role and what’s next for the company.
Video: Aaron Ravenscroft on Manitowoc at Bauma 2025
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Manitowoc Company CEO found time in Germany to tell us his impressions of the giant trade show
Heavy going: NXGen boss sees growth in specialist re-rentals market
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Russ Jones, managing director of NXGen outlines the company’s strategy to take on more specialist re-rental jobs with SPMT
Friday roundup: AFD leadership, giant tower crane, LNG jacking, rigging innovations
Check out the lead Crane & Transport Briefing stories from 10 March to 13 March
Building a heavy haul business with purpose
For Advanced Freight Dynamics’ Alana Lyons, striving to be the best comes with a lot of hard work. 
David Yarbrough’s change of heart
David Yarbrough grew up in the family business, but decided to pursue a career in law. And then he changed his mind. D.Ann Shiffler reports
Moving mountains: freight forwarders helping to get the biggest loads from A to B
What are freight forwarders and how do they help move vital loads around the world?
Coming around again: wind turbines getting a second life
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The rise of the second hand wind turbine market is also a source of work for the crane and transport industry
Tadano’s Dean Barley: ‘We have some really big surprises in store’
Ambitious and energetic, Tadano’s Dean Barley is ready to take on 2025 and beyond. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
Airships for construction have failed before. Could they take off this time?
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A handful of companies are attempting to build airships specialising in lifting and carrying loads for the construction industry. 
From welder to VP: Ty Hanten’s 37-year journey at Trail King
Ty Hanten is grateful for every step in his career at Trail King. D.Ann Shiffler reports.
My Crane Career goes live
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What is MyCraneCareer.org? NCCCO Foundation’s T.J. Cantwell answered all our questions about this innovative new program.
Friday round up: growth, passion, legacies and how to build an island
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A summary of the lead stories in the Crane and Transport Briefing 23 to 26 September 2024
Princess Elisabeth: cranes are crucial for island-building factory
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What are these so-called ‘energy islands’ and why are they being built?
Reflecting on Giuffre Bros.’ iconic crane business
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After more than 60 years in business, Dominic Giuffre has retired.
How PSC Crane & Rigging built a legacy: an interview with Randy Sever
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A conversation with the company’s chief operating officer and upcoming SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop chairman
Steven Todd: ‘I’ve found folks in this industry to be tremendously genuine and hard working’
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Steven Todd discusses the work of ProMiles Software and how much the specialized transportation sector impacts his life.
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