Friday roundup: industry meetup, crawler power, Raimondi shakeup

MONDAY

This year’s Exhibit Center will feature 90 companies.

The 2025 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop is set for 23–25 September in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, bringing together industry professionals for three days of education, networking and hands-on insights.

This year’s program goes beyond technical know-how, tackling workforce development, regulatory changes, insurance trends and market dynamics head-on. Sessions range from committee meetings and safety discussions to marketing strategies and first-time attendee welcomes — all designed to address the issues shaping today’s crane and rigging sector.

A highlight will be the Exhibit Center, featuring 90 companies showcasing the latest lifting equipment, rigging technology, software and risk management solutions. From world-class manufacturers to specialized service providers, the floor offers a comprehensive snapshot of the industry in one place.

WEDNESDAY

Crawler cranes continue to prove their versatility across industries, from infrastructure and industrial facilities to renewable energy and offshore projects. Demand for telescopic crawlers is rising in the 90 90–180 tonne (100–200 US ton) class, where mobility, fast setup and pick-and-carry ability give them an edge on tight or variable job sites.

Photo: Liebherr

On the mega-project side, lattice boom crawlers remain essential for lifting the increasingly massive components of offshore wind farms. Sarens, for example, was recognized for handling hundreds of monopiles and transition pieces in Europe using a fleet that includes its LR 12500-1.0 crawlers. Manufacturers are also driving innovation: Tadano recently debuted a 1,250-tonne crawler at Bauma, while Liebherr has introduced new safety systems to improve pile handling and floating operations.

Together, these advances highlight how crawler cranes, from compact telecrawlers to giant lattice machines, are evolving to meet the energy, infrastructure and industrial demands of today’s market.

THURSDAY

Following the 2 September news of Terex selling its tower and rough terrain crane businesses, Alex Dahm shares some details and initial comment from buyer Raimondi on its plans to become a “fully-fledged global lifting conglomerate.”

Terex and Raimondi tower cranes on site together in Dubai. Photo: Raimondi Cranes

For Raimondi the acquisition is a big deal, constituting significant crane product diversification and strengthening the company’s presence in north America.

Notable among the products are the large luffing jib tower crane models which, in addition to expanding the product portfolio, will “…deepen and consolidate our presence in key markets such as the UK, Australia, and North America,” Luigi Maggioni, Raimondi Cranes group CEO, explained.

On the Terex Rough Terrain Cranes business Maggioni commented, “Equally important are the rough terrain cranes. This segment opens entirely new market opportunities and applications.”