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Mammoet will use HVO fuel in Canada starting Q2 2025 to cut carbon emissions from its heavy lifting and transport operations.

Crawler crane market projected to grow from $1.6B in 2023 to $2.6B by 2030, driven by construction, energy and port development demand.

Unirope adds Slingmax’s Helix and Onyx slings to its product line, offering new synthetic lifting options for specialized rigging applications.

Jobsite incidents fall by 85% for ABC STEP members, per ABC’s 2025 Safety Report, supporting safer crane and rigging operations.

Bigfoot Crane celebrates a decade in business with a new website and continued commitment to crane solutions and service excellence.

Mobile Cranes Canada Ltd to distribute Franna cranes in Canada, starting with the North America-specific AT24 US model.

SC&RA honors 2025 Hauling and Rigging Job of the Year winners for innovation, safety, and excellence at Annual Conference in Phoenix.

Barnhart adds El Paso and Albuquerque locations, expanding crane and rigging services across the Southwest.

Manitowoc introduces the Potain MCR 815, a 64-ton luffing jib crane built in China, with increased lift capacity and compact setup.

WireCo CASAR introduces Boomfit, a durable steel rope designed for telescopic, crawler and large tower crane applications.