International Cranes and Specialized Transport - January-February 2026

REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT
Prolonging a crane’s useful life is an increasingly valid and practical way of getting the most out of a crane in the long term and there is a strong sustainability element. Alex Dahm reports.

SHOW GUIDE CONEXPO
Announcing a raft of brand new and must-see equipment and services at this year’s ConExpo Con/Agg 2026 trade show coming up fast in Las Vegas, USA, from 3 to 7 March. D.Ann Shiffler and Alex Dahm report.

INDUSTRIAL LIFTING
Jobsites are increasingly cramped and projects are more complex so manufacturers of industrial lifting equipment are developing compact and innovative solutions. Daniel Searle reports.

NORTH AMERICA
It should be a good year overall for construction equipment sales globally but things look less bright for the US market in 2026. OHR’s Chris Sleight reports.

ROPES
Enhancing lifting performance with hoist rope innovation. Alex Dahm reports.

REVIEW EXCON SHOW
More than 1,250 exhibitors showed their new wares to 100,000 visitors at India’s Excon show in December. Partha Pratim Basistha was there.

SC&RA COMMENT
Joel Dandrea, SC&RA chief executive officer.

SC&RA NEWS
What’s inside the 2026 market horizon? Mike Chalmers takes a look