Isle of Lewis business makes landmark Liebherr crane purchase
THE only crane hire company on the Isle of Lewis has taken delivery of its first-ever Liebherr model.
The LTM1060-3.1 has joined the fleet at...
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...
MV Commercial and Hiab strike deal for 100 truck-mounted cranes
A deal worth more than £5 million has been agreed between Hiab UK and Ireland and MV Commercial for the delivery of 100 light,...
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...
Peruvian partnership for UK crane and hoist producer
PERU'S largest industrial crane supplier, Movitecnica, has entered into a trading partnership agreement with Street Crane Company.
The deal means both firms are now in...
Two injured in Edinburgh crane collapse
TWO people were reportedly injured after a crane collapsed at a building site in Stead's Place in the Leith area of Edinburgh on November...
SANY to showcase all-terrain crane at Vertikal Days
SANY UK has confirmed plans to display a SAC600E all-terrain crane at Vertikal Days next month.
The 60-tonne three-axle model will take pride of place...
A towering triumph: Comansa unveils new 21CM750
COMANSA has introduced the new 21CM750 flat top crane, the largest model to be manufactured at its plant in Hangzhou, China.
Available in two versions...
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...
Technology helps cut emissions on project
AN ongoing partnership between Sir Robert McAlpine and Aggreko has yielded an 85% reduction in emissions and fuel across five live tower cranes on...
‘Revolutionary’ mini spider crane pops up in the market
UNIC Cranes Europe has launched the new UM325 pop-up mini spider crane, designed to 'redefine efficiency and flexibility' in specialised lifting operations.
Powered by lithium...
New European sales manager for UNIC Cranes
EMILIO Lens has been appointed European sales manager for UNIC Cranes, with responsibility for managing and growing a dealer network throughout Europe, UAE and...
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...
Make it a double: Forsyth of Denny takes delivery of new mobile cranes
FORSYTH of Denny has taken delivery of two new Liebherr cranes in the form of the LTM 1060-3.1 and LTM 1090-4.2.
These are the initial...
Stunning selfie sets the bar high!
A Hewden crane has helped capture what is believed to be the "world's tallest selfie".
The hire firm used its 70-tonne Tadano crane for the shot of...
First Minister opens new Global Port Services facility
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has opened Global Port Services’ (Scotland) new Aberdeen base.
Global Port Services (Scotland), part of the Global Energy Group, celebrated the opening...
Historic Liebherr tower crane restored to former glory
A classic Liebherr tower crane, built in 1969, has been restored to its original condition by a fan in Germany.
The Form 30A/35 tower crane...
Mitsui acquires Port of Nigg and fabrication and access firms from Global Energy Group
GLOBAL Energy Group (GEG) has reached an agreement of the sale of three of its group companies - including The Port of Nigg -...
New cranes on the Horizon for Scots firms
TWO Scottish companies have placed landmark orders for Liebherr cranes.
Falkirk-based family business Horizon Reinforcing & Crane Hire Ltd has taken delivery of the UK's...
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...
Liebherr goes green at new Scottish Freeport
A 220-tonne crane is the latest arrival at an energy services group as it continues the multi-million-pound expansion of its Liebherr lifting fleet.
Global Crane...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Deadline looms for second intake of Scottish crane operator apprenticeship
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging employers in the lifting sector to sign up apprentices for the second intake of the Scottish...
Rise of the cranes at ScotPlant 2024
THREE major crane specialists have joined the ScotPlant 2024 line-up in recent weeks.
Sarens UK and Global Crane Services will both be exhibiting at the...
Complex works lay strong foundations for crane installation in Edinburgh city centre
WILL Rudd Edinburgh has marked an early milestone in the redevelopment of a block in Edinburgh’s city centre, having completed ‘complex’ foundation works to enable...
Union issues warning over ‘greenhouse’ crane cabs as temperatures rise
UNITE has written to construction firms to seek assurances that safety measures are in place to ensure crane drivers are not being placed at...
