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Manitou appoints Brad Boehler as North America President to drive growth and enhance customer experience.

BOSS Crane & Rigging expands with new Texas and Florida locations and adds eight all-terrain cranes to support growing regional demand.

Liebherr celebrates 50 years of BOS offshore cranes and introduces a new electric variant designed for evolving offshore lifting needs.

STUDSON’s SHK-1 helmet now includes the HighBar system, offering a single-strap fit and new adjustment features for industrial users.

JAXPORT has fully assembled the first of three new Liebherr ship-to-shore cranes, designed for larger vessels and supported by recent state funding for port upgrades.

California seeks funding for a 24/7 auto-issue OS/OW permit system, with support and updates provided by SC&RA.

EK Machine expands lifting capabilities with a Shuttlelift SL75 gantry crane to boost manufacturing flexibility.

Detroit’s DT12-VL adds lightweight, high-torque transmission options for vocational trucks, including crane support and off-road applications.

Jussi Rautiainen named President of Konecranes Industrial Equipment, joining the leadership team effective January 2026.

AGC urges Congress to end the shutdown, citing risks to crane-assisted infrastructure projects and construction schedules.