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Konecranes received a four-crane order to support construction of TerraPower’s Natrium nuclear plant in Wyoming.

Advanced Precast installs a Shuttlelift DB50 gantry crane to support growing precast concrete production and material-handling needs.

APM Terminals Yucatán has ordered two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 mobile harbor cranes for delivery to the Port of Progreso in 2026.

Tadano appoints Scott Walter as VP of sales for its Manitex Inc business to support customers and sales integration.

Port Newark Container Terminal orders 20 hybrid Konecranes Noell straddle carriers for delivery in 2026.

Western Crane & Rigging expands its fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane, the first Liebherr unit added by the company.

Comansa appoints Vivot Group as its authorized tower crane distributor for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.

NYC DOB implements new fire safety and operator regulations for tower cranes following the 2023 Manhattan crane collapse.

BOSS Heavy Haul names Dave Womack president and Marcus Pharr terminal manager to support heavy haul operations and regional growth.

Perkins names Richard Hemmings as global sales leader as Jaz Gill prepares to retire in 2026.