Read the IC May 2016 digital issue

In the May issue:

OPERATOR ASSISTANCE DEVICES

Katherine Weir investigates the blurry line between devices that assist the crane operator and those that intervene.

INTERVIEW: BARRY PENNYPACKER

In an exclusive interview since starting with Manitowoc Cranes at the beginning of the year, Barry Pennypacker shares his vision for the company. D.Ann Shiffler reports.

BAUMA REVIEW

As we say farewell to Bauma, Munich, for another three years, we look back on the highlights of the biggest show in the industry’s calendar.

MINI CRAWLER CRANES

The mini market is keeping capacity low while offering a selection of added features to entice new buyers. Katherine Weir reports.

LOADER CRANES

From new crane ranges to detailed technical innovations, there have been some interesting developments in the articulating or knuckle boom crane sector. Alex Dahm reports.

SITE TRANSPORT: TRANSPORT

Barnhart Crane & Rigging traversed land and sea to deliver two turbines and two generators to a power plant in Maryland, USA. IC reports.

SITE REPORT: POWER LIFTING

Overhead crane operator Whiting Corporation saved a nuclear generating station in Michigan, USA, millions of dollars in a lift and rotation project. IC reports.

ESTA AWARDS

The largest crane and heavy transport party in Europe welcomed more than 500 delegates at the Bayerischer Hof hotel in Munich, Germany, to celebrate winners in 10 categories. IC reports.

Plus the regular sections:

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• Business
• Specialized transport news
• The Knowledge
• Equipment and accessories
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• SC&RA comment and news