Crane hire firm reaches new heights on Queensferry Crossing project
An Edinburgh-based crane hire firm was recently selected as the contractor for the dismantling of three tower cranes used in the construction of the...
Historic crane hire firm snaps up SANY 60-tonner
THE UK's oldest crane hire firm has snapped up the firm's first SANY SAC600E 60-tonne mobile crane.
Liverpool-based Roadcraft Crane & Plant Hire, which can...
Positive energy for Liebherr cranes in Scotland
LIEBHERR is anticipating another positive year for cranes in Scotland, thanks in part to a ‘buoyant’ renewable energy sector north of the border.
Lyle Sibbald,...
Liebherr adds to mobile construction crane portfolio
LIEBHERR is expanding its mobile crane range with the new MK 120-5.1.
With a jib measuring 52m and a maximum lifting capacity of 2,100kg at...
Bernard Hunter snaps up 150-tonne capacity Liebherr crane
EDINBURGH-based crane rental specialist Bernard Hunter has taken delivery of its first Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3.
The five-axle model comes equipped with a 66m telescopic boom,...
Hewden appoints new sales and marketing director
PATRICK Jelly has been named Group sales and marketing director at Hewden.
The former Pitney Bowes manager has already taken up the newly created role...
GMK6400 cranes are just Grove-y
SIX Grove GMK6400s will soon be at work in France.
A steady flow of the 400 t capacity all-terrain crane has arrived in the...
Spider crane specialist issues compliance warning
A spider crane specialist is warning the industry to prepare for a significant change in compliance.
Jekko Cranes UK said major contractors are starting to...
Tower cranes add missing link to complex bridge build
TWO Comansa 21LC660 36-tonne tower cranes have been helping with the construction of a cable-stayed bridge which will join Cebu City and Mactan Island...
18 Liebherr cranes utilised on landmark German bridge project
18 Liebherr cranes are engaged in a project to replace Germany's second longest steel road bridge.
The Rader High Bridge spans the Kiel Canal along...
Global Crane Services significantly expands fleet of Liebherr models
GLOBAL Crane Services, a division of Global Port Services Scotland, has embarked on a multi-million pound expansion of its Liebherr crane fleet.
The move comes...
Government urged to step up mobile crane road safety
THE UK Secretary of State for Transport has been urged to review safety regulations of mobile cranes when they are driven on roads.
Unite, the...
Forsyth of Denny purchases Scotland’s first LTM 1300-6.4 crane
FORSYTH of Denny has purchased Scotland’s first Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 six-axle all-terrain crane.
The delivery follows the arrival of the firm's first LTM 1300-6.3 in...
Wire Cranes buys UK’s first LTM 1090-4.3
WIRE Cranes has taken delivery of the UK's first Liebherr LTM 1090-4.3 mobile crane.
The 90-tonne model was showcased on the Liebherr stand at Vertikal...
Crane safety in the spotlight
AN analysis of more than 750 crane and rigging related accidents since 1987, and the lessons that can be learned from them, will be among the...
Scottish crane specialist aims to hook renewables sector
CRANE provider Forsyth of Denny showcased its whole service offering to a global renewables industry audience at the recent All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, held...
Euro Auctions appoints new cranes and access specialist
SCOTT McCall has joined the sales team at Euro Auctions as the new cranes and access specialist.
With a 25-year career in the crane and...
Sibbald joins Liebherr as mobile and crawler crane sales manager
LIEBHERR-Great Britain has appointed Lyle Sibbald as sales manager for Scotland and the north of England, where he will be responsible for sales of...
Cargo handling specialist snaps up new mobile crane
MONTROSE-based Whyte Cargo Handlers has splashed out on a new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane.
The firm provides specialist lifting and cargo handling services and...
Global Crane Services strengthens fleet with double purchase
GLOBAL Crane Services has enhanced its lifting capabilities with the addition of two Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile cranes.
The models will both come fitted with...
Sarens PSG expands fleet with Liebherr crane at new Aberdeen base
JOINT venture Sarens PSG has welcomed a new all-terrain Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 to the company’s new head office in Aberdeen Energy Transition Zone.
The five-axle...
Mobile crane purchase is a Plus point for Falkirk firm
A Falkirk-based family business has been singing the praises of Liebherr cranes after purchasing its third machine from the manufacturer.
Horizon Reinforcing & Crane Hire...
New guidance aims to keep crane safety on track
NEW safety guidance has been produced concerning the operating of cranes beside railways.
The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Crane Interest Group has launched the 29-page...
50-tonne crane deployed to social housing project near Oban
LOCHGILPHEAD-based MacLeod Construction has snapped up a 50-tonne Liebherr LTM 1050-3.1 to replace an eight-year-old crane in its fleet.
The firm operates predominantly in the...
Vessel support contract brings jobs boost at Port of Cromarty Firth
GLOBAL Port Services Shipping (GPSS) has landed a multi-million-pound contract to provide marine logistics and vessel support to Seaway7 for its scope of work...
New tower crane safety advice issued
The CPA’s Tower Crane Interest Group has issued guidance to tower crane users in relation to how the equipment should be left out of service for potentially lengthy periods of time
SANY appoints new UK cranes manager
SANY has appointed Andrew Snow as the new UK manager for crane products.
Andrew has over 20 years' experience in the construction equipment industry with...
Lifting specialist snaps up 100-tonne mobile crane
CRANE hire and lifting specialist Lee Lifting has purchased an LTM 1100-5.3, becoming only the third company in the UK to operate Liebherr's latest...
Denny lifting specialist places six-crane order
LIEBHERR has announced the first two cranes in a six-machine package have arrived at heavy lifting and haulage specialist Forsyth of Denny.
The LTM 1070-4.2...
New guidance published for cranes operating near railways
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released new guidance for cranes operating near live rail environments.
The 58-page publication - entitled ‘Requirements for Lifting Equipment...
