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The offshore crane training market is projected to reach $36.4 billion by 2033, driven by offshore projects and demand for certified operators.

Konecranes launches an AI assistant that connects crane equipment data, inspection findings, and service recommendations.

Manitowoc launches the upFLEX rated capacity limiter for eligible Grove rough-terrain and truck cranes, replacing older iFLEX systems.

Caldwell Group appoints Patrick Murphy director of manufacturing and quality, overseeing key manufacturing and operational teams.

Cranemasters marks 40 years in business, expanding from a two-crane operation into a railroad contractor with 10 divisions nationwide.

The global wheeled crane market is projected to reach $23.5 billion by 2030, with a 6.5% CAGR from 2026 through 2030.

A1A Software names the winners of its 2025 3D Lift Plan Lift Plan of the Year Contest, led by C.P. Ward's Clayton Teeter.

EMCO has brought a new Oklahoma plant online for heavy-duty trailer springs and appointed Wayne Sornberger to lead sales.

Patriot Crane & Rigging adds a Tadano AC 5.250L-2 300-ton all-terrain crane with a 259-foot boom to its fleet.

Prillaman’s Crane & Rigging adds a Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane, its 11th Liebherr crane, to its fleet.