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BY DON HORNE
Are you still driving around from jobsite to jobsite with the passenger seat covered in paper?
You’re not alone. And I’m sure you’ve dumped at least one extra-large Tim Horton’s onto those time sheets, work orders or plans, only to return to the office to retrieve another copy of everything. Time lost and frustration found every time. It doesn’t have to be that way.
I had the pleasure of delivering the luncheon keynote at WrightPlan’s Customer Conference last month in Niagara-onthe-Lake, Ont., meeting with a few of the key players in the industry.
It was three days of workshops on some of the latest technology updates that are available for scheduling and organizing workflow within your crane rigging and machinery moving business.
And that is one of the big carrots today to improving the bottom line: making the most of what you have.
One of the presentations included how the latest software can organize and prepopulate jobs with the right people and equipment for the right jobs, allocating time, resources and skillsets.
Those mountains of timesheets, work orders, estimates and quotes that filled filing cabinets, littered desks and usually found their way onto the floors of trucks – all those can be easily replaced with a program that is accessible by a laptop or tablet right at the jobsite, without endless trips back to the office to retrieve all that paper.
Companies can now plug in all of that information into software to streamline their operation and improve efficiency.
As I explained to those during my keynote presentation:
“A work order can be put together, and the information from the quote is automatically incorporated into the work order through the same software you used to produce the quote. Labour, equipment, dates and hours of work are all plugged in and scheduled.
“By using software instead of the traditional paper system, you have all your employees and equipment on file. You have their status and availability, and from that you plug them into the work order.
“When assigning labour, you can find the available crane operators and site managers and place them with the appropriate equipment by just clicking a mouse. No need to leave countless messages on individual voicemails asking if the operator is available for a job – because no one answers their phone anymore – and then waiting to see if you can pencil them in for work.”
And if you have someone new who is assigning operators, there is no need for them to guess or assume that the employee is qualified for a certain type of crane, as all that information is listed within the software.
The crane industry are latecomers to shifting from paper to online. For many who have been leaders in the industry, it is understandable that there is a reluctance to walk away from the familiar paper-based system that has served them so well for decades.
But as we are seeing, a lot of that knowledge in how things are done is walking out the door in the form of employees who are in their late 50s and early 60s and are entering retirement. Or in some cases, employees who are the heart and soul of a company are deciding to move to greener pastures, because that company is using a modern digital organizational software.
It is happening. And it is happening fast.
While you may be a leader in your field, that advantage will quickly disappear as others embrace these technologies and catch up, and inevitably leave you in the dust wondering what happened.
Saying goodbye to paper means regaining that advantage you have, and it will definitely guarantee that you are operating more efficiently and more cost-effectively.
Don Horne
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GUAY have increased their rental fleet with the purchase of 19 Tadano rough terrain cranes, taking delivery of machines ranging from the 55-ton class up to 160-ton RTs.
“We wanted to renew the RTs in our rental fleet and now have access to better technology, like the Smart Chart on the Tadano. Our decision was made on the reliability of the Tadano RTs. We work in remote area winter conditions, so we wanted to have a rough terrain that was reliable,” says Guillaume Gagnon, Executive Vice President of GUAY. “What we like is all the rough terrain models have the same operational pattern (lots of parts in common). So for our technicians and crane operators, they are easier to operate and to maintain -which increases our productivity for our customers.”
“We believe these Rough Terrain Cranes are a great fit for GUAY’s fleet and their client’s needs. We look forward to a long relationship between GUAY, Cropac and Tadano,” says Tadano America Regional Business Manager Justin Andrews.
Gagnon also appreciates the support from Tadano and its Canadian distributor Cropac.
“I would also like to add something about the support we get from Tadano. I know we also appreciate the support we get from our dealership Cropac. When we do our studies to buy the crane, the support and service matter so much. When we have a problem with the crane, they are always there to help us and that’s really important to serve our customer better,” says Gagnon.
Cropac Equipment President and Owner Bill Finkle shares Gagnon’s excitement.
“Tadano RTs really excel in providing a high-quality experience for our customers. In Canada, we’re really spread out
geographically. We have a lot of remote job sites, and it gives us a lot of confidence putting a Tadano into one of those sites where we don’t have access to technicians and parts. Overall the reliability is the best that we’ve experienced in our rental fleet,” says Finkle.
Tadano, Cropac and GUAY have developed a long-lasting partnership throughout Quebec developed from a number of lifting projects over the years.
Since new regulations came out in March requiring all tower cranes in proximity to power lines or to other cranes to be equipped with anti-collision/zoning devices, companies have been scrambling to incorporate these necessary safety features.
Although the new regulations implemented by WorkSafeBC were expected – and most people
already engaged in offering help to companies that need to assess their tower cranes and, if necessary, fit them with the new anti-collision/zoning systems.
According to Burton, depending on the year and condition of the cranes in their fleet, companies have several options along the road to compliance. The form of this help can involve something as simple as installation and certification, or as complicated as re-drawing the schematics of a crane’s electrical panel in order to bring it into OEM compliance.
Bigfoot has entered into partnership with one of the world’s largest manufacturers of zone control and anti-collision systems, AMCS Technologies, a French company that has been a global leader in construction safety devices since 1994 and produces what Burton considers to be the best zone control product for cranes in the market.
in the crane industry see the obvious safety benefits of using these systems – the biggest challenges for crane companies are the timeline and the cost of compliance.
“These systems work,” said Ryan Burton, Bigfoot’s Managing Director, “They make tower cranes safer.”
No matter where you are located, anti-collision/zoning devices will, without a doubt, be an integral part of the future of the crane industry. Bigfoot is
A woman whose husband was killed in a tragic downtown Kelowna crane collapse is taking three companies and five people to court.
Helen Furuya lost her husband’s “love, guidance, care, … and financial support” when he died in the collapse in July 2021, according to a notice of claim filed in BC Supreme Court.
Five men were killed July 12, 2021, when the crane at the Brooklyn apartment tower fell. Four were working at the construction site, but Furuya’s
husband, Brad Zawislak, was buried under rubble in his office next door.
Stemmer Construction Ltd, out of Salmon Arm, was named as one of the defendants, but Furuya’s notice of claim includes two more unnamed companies, four unnamed men and a woman. Stemmer Construction owned the crane that collapsed and two of the owner’s sons were among the five men killed.
Hamilton, Ont. is experiencing a surge in construction, and that means a lot more cranes are dotting the skyline.
The surge began as COVID restrictions were lifted, with now 21 large cranes actively engaged in various building projects across the city.
Hamilton’s skyline continues to evolve as new structures take shape, ranging from residential buildings to commercial complexes, and contributing to the city’s urban revitalization. With 4,656 permits issued, the city ranks fourth in permits volume, according to a recent report by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). (insauga)
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is proposing that Toronto mayoral candidates immediately embrace a series of three critical actions that could be taken to speed up residential construction and boost the supply of housing in the city.
“All six leading mayoral candidates have indicated they support taking steps to quickly build much-needed housing and increase affordability in Toronto,” says RESCON president Richard Lyall. “We are proposing remedies that, if
implemented expeditiously, would pave the way for more residential construction throughout the city and support efforts by builders to increase housing supply.”
In light of the pressing housing affordability and supply crisis, RESCON recently convened a Special Housing Action Committee to come up with proposals for consideration by Toronto mayoral candidates. Specifically, RESCON is proposing that:
• As-of-right zoning be allowed along arterial roadways: Present bylaws allow three storeys on arterial roadways. To build higher, a builder must get a zoning bylaw amendment which takes, on average, 34 months per application. Every building across the same arterial roadway must obtain an amendment. RESCON proposes that the city amend its three-storey limit to eight storeys on minor arterials and to 15 storeys on major arterials.
• More above-grade parking be permitted for new developments: Pushing developers to build belowgrade parking as opposed to above-grade is not conducive to reducing GHG emissions as digging down has a greater impact on the environment. Above-grade parking is less complex and time-consuming. The change would speed up construction of high-rise housing projects.
• Amendments be made to tall building guidelines regarding floor plates: Current guidelines limit building floor plates to 750m²/8,000 ft² which hampers optimization of new construction. There is no technical reason for the guidelines. RESCON is proposing that the restrictive limit be removed to allow for larger apartment units.
“These three changes alone would speed up residential construction and lead to the
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creation of more housing units in the City of Toronto,” adds Lyall. “With immigration rising and another 700,000 people expected to move to the city by 2051, the need for housing is dire. We are already in a crisis, so it is critical that our political leaders take quick action to allow builders to do what they do best – and that is build housing.”
The Construction Equipment Rental Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023-2028) report shows that the ever-increasing price of construction equipment is driving the rental sector.
According to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s report, the Construction Equipment Rental Market is currently valued at $118 billion, and it is expected to reach $180 billion over the next five years, registering a CAGR of 5.16 per cent during the forecast period. (All valuations in U.S. dollars).
Many companies in the market are providing buying and selling services for construction equipment and also renting them. Many major developed countries are focusing on port extension, railway tunnels, and underwater tunnels and are seeing more significant demand for cranes, thus driving the construction equipment rental market. Moreover, the growing construction industry and several factors, like the global economic scenario, budgets, and overall economy, are promoting the market’s growth. Unpredictability in these aspects affects the businesses of construction equipment OEMs, as well as construction rental equipment. This, in turn, is leading to price fluctuations of rental, used, and new equipment, according to the report.
The ProLift Rigging Company has been given the 2023 Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA).
“Safety is at the core of everything we do,” said Matt Brennan, President & Chief Executive Officer of The ProLift Rigging Company, “Winning The 2023 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award not only reflects the powerful culture of safety that ProLift has built, but also represents the collective dedication, conscientiousness, and hard work of every individual within our organization.”
The Awards program recognizes worldwide excellence in the crane, rigging and specialized transportation industries. Known throughout the industry for their commitment to safety, ProLift was selected to receive an award based on their annual metrics falling well within the criteria set by SC&RA.
The SC&RA Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award is given to member companies with a Workers’ Compensation Modification Rate of 1.0 or less; Property Damage Frequency Rate of 1.0 or less; and an incident rate of 1.7 or less.
The award was presented to ProLift during a special Safety Committee Meeting at the 2023 SC&RA Annual Conference, held this year in Carlsbad, Calif. SC&RA comprises more than 1,350 members from 46 nations.
Electrification of construction machinery is hardly a new concept. For years, electric equipment has been commonly seen in a variety of applications, from demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work.
Now, however, electric equipment is becoming increasingly prevalent on and around jobsites. Its potential is evident. Its benefits are clear. Its long-term place in the industry is no longer up for debate. And, as electric vehicles continue to be more widely adopted by consumers, all that’s left to do is examine – and try to accurately determine –how the construction industry should prepare for the technology to become fully mainstream in the not-too-distant future.
“If you go out about three years, there will be approximately 700 electric vehicles roadside, and that’s not even getting into construction and agriculture,” said David Knight, CEO of Terbine, a provider of technology for the seamless exchanging of IoT data between the mobility and energy sectors, who spoke on how the construction industry should prepare for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in the not-toodistant future at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023.
According to Knight, there are five main reasons why equipment end users in the construction industry are strongly considering investing (or already have invested) in electric machinery. They are:
• Lower operating costs – The savings on diesel costs, alone, are significant. Most OEMs cite a range of four to eight hours of runtime for “average” use on electric compact equipment, with an eight-hour overnight charge. And while it’s quick and easy to compare run times on a fully charged electric machine with a full tank on diesel units, there’s no idle on an electric machine. Therefore, an operator can get a day or more of productive work out of it because they’re typically not running a machine for eight continuous hours a day.
• Lower maintenance costs – Reciprocating engines possess many friction-generating parts, which fail. The friction, and the frictional components and amount of heat generated with an engine running is really what contributes to parts being replaced and maintained.
• Government tax credits – Incentives can offer savings in the tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, across a single fleet. Because they change all the time, it’s important for organizations to stay up to date regarding what’s available, both regionally and nationally.
• Carbon credits and offsets – Carbon credits, also known as carbon allowances, work like permission slips for emissions. When a company buys a carbon credit,
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• Crawler Cranes
• Rough Terrain Cranes and much more!
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usually from the government, they gain permission to generate one ton of CO2 emissions. When one company removes a unit of carbon from the atmosphere as part of their normal business activity, they can generate a carbon offset. Other companies can then purchase that carbon offset to reduce their own carbon footprint.
• ESG goals – Many organizations are setting and working toward Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) goals, and it’s a trend that’s only expected to become more common with time. Without goals and corresponding policies, organizations face ESG risk, which includes loss of investors, a damaged reputation, and fines for regulatory noncompliance.
There is every reason to believe the electric vehicles and electric equipment will continue to develop and improve over time, said Knight, thus making a greater level of adoption even more likely in the very near future. According to the Terbine CEO, the architectures of electric vehicles are going to even higher voltages. The higher the voltage, he explained, the less current is needed for a given amount of wattage. That also means less heat. And, while voltages are very good now, they are expected to improve significantly in the coming years.
“They’re going to be really good in three to five years, and that’s going to allow for even faster and more efficient charging than ever before,” he added.
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According to a report by SNS Insider, the Mobile Crane Market is projected to reach $24.48 billion (USD) by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9 per cent during the forecast period of 2023-2030.
The market was valued at $16.7 billion in 2022.
Recessions undoubtedly impact the mobile crane market, leading to decreased demand, reduced capital expenditure, and intensified market competition, states the report. However, through strategic adaptation, cost reduction, and seizing opportunities in infrastructure stimulus programs, “mobile crane manufacturers and rental companies can navigate these challenging times. By focusing on innovation, efficiency, and customer-centric solutions, businesses in the market can position themselves for long-term
success, even in the face of economic downturns.”
Key Players Covered in Mobile Crane market report are: BAUER AG, The Manitowoc Company,Inc., Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Kobe Steel, Ltd.),LiebherrInternational AG,Manitex International, Inc., Palfinger AG, Sarens N.V. /S.A., Terex Corporation, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co.Ltd., Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co., Ltd.
The dominance of the Truck Mounted Crane and Construction segments in the mobile crane market can be attributed to their unique advantages and the growing demand in the construction industry.
The Truck Mounted Crane segment offers enhanced mobility, time efficiency, and increased lifting capacities, while the Construction segment provides high load capacity, safety features, and versatility in applications. As the construction industry continues to expand globally, “these segments are expected to maintain their dominance in the market for the foreseeable future,” states the report.
Families want answers two years after crane collapse claimed five men
when a tower crane in Kelowna, B.C. collapsed in July of 2021.
The disaster sparked an outpouring of grief and promise of change. But Zook and families of the other victims still don’t know what caused the crane to fall and who might have been responsible. They haven’t even seen the autopsies, as all of that information has been withheld by the RCMP as it works on a criminal investigation with no set date for completion.
Now, with the two-year anniversary having come and gone July 12 and plans for a permanent memorial, Zook says he wants to know how and why his 21-year-old son died.
Baltej Dhillon has been appointed chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors for a three-year term.
Dhillon is the first South Asian Canadian to take on this role and has been a member of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors since 2017. He replaces the outgoing chair, Jeff Parr, who served from August 2020 to June 2023.
“I thank Jeff Parr for his service and look forward to working with Baltej Dhillon to continuously improve our workers’ compensation system,” said Harry Bains, Minister of Labour. “Baltej was a veteran police officer who brings expertise in law enforcement and six years of experience as a director at WorkSafeBC. He will be committed to WorkSafeBC’s role in investigating serious workplace incidents to prevent similar incidents from happening again.”
Dhillon had a distinguished career as a police officer for more than three decades, working in intelligence, special enforcement, protective services and in investigations for the Air India task force and the Pickton case. He made history by being the first RCMP member to wear a turban as part of the uniform. He also received Queen Elizabeth II Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals for community service.
Two years after his son was killed on the job Steven Zook is no closer to answers, as his son Jared was one of five men who died
“I look forward to taking on the role as chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors,” Dhillon said. “I am committed to working with our key stakeholders to improve workplace health and safety and help ensure that workers get home safely at the end of the day. I am excited to begin working as chair with my fellow board members and WorkSafeBC staff to continue making progress in improving the workers’ compensation system to meet the needs of workers, employers and others throughout the province.”
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Canadian companies collect top association awards
Canadian Crane Rental Association announced the winners of the Canadian Lift of the Year Awards, with the Over 20 Tonnes awarded to Mammoet Canada Western Ltd. and the Under 20 Tonnes was awarded Irving Equipment Limited.
The awards, announced during the closing banquet of the Annual Conference held in Vancouver, B.C., were delivered in front of some 200 industry peers and colleagues.
Six companies competed in the Over 20T category, and three companies in the Under 20T category.
Mammoet Canada Western Ltd. won the Over 20T lift competition with an extremely complicated 3-crane lift performed in Kitimat, B.C. and Irving Equipment Limited, impressed the judges with an intricate loading of a transformer onto an offshore supply vessel at a pier in St. John’s, NL to take home the prize in the Under 20T lift category.
Moir-Riendeau elected Chair of rebranded CCRA
Members of the Canadian Crane Rental Association (CCRA) met in Vancouver, B.C. to elect a new board of directors, with Shannon Moir-Riendeau taking the reins from Trevor Eckert.
Moir-Riendeau, fifth generation at Moir Crane Service, will serve as Chair. Steve Anema, TNT Crane & Rigging Ltd. will be Vice-Chair and Ryan Long, A.W. Leil Cranes & Equip. Ltd., Secretary-Treasurer. Eckert, from Sterling Crane, will continue
Mammoet has long been recognized by the Canadian Crane Rental Association for high standards of safety. Back in 2020 was the fourth consecutive year that Mammoet received the prestigious safety award from the CCRA (shown here).
“I could not be prouder of becoming the Chair of the newly renamed Canadian Crane Rental Association, I plan on carrying the torch of my many predecessors as I lead this prestigious Board into the next quarter of century,”
said Moir-Riendeau.
to serve on the Board as Past Chair and Director for three more years.
Four new directors were elected by the members to join the Board for their first 3-year term: Mark Hooper, Manitowoc, Victor Murty, Irving Equipment Ltd. and Guillaume Gagnon, Guay Inc. They will share the Board responsibilities with Justin Andrews, Tadano America Corp, Pat Ash, ROC Corporation, Jeremy Asher, Mammoet Canada, Mike Lavoie, Myshak Crane & Rigging, Heather MacCallum, NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Services Ltd. and Paul Walchuk, Kova Engineering Ltd.
“I could not be prouder of becoming the Chair of the newly renamed Canadian Crane Rental Association, I plan on carrying the torch of my many predecessors as I lead this prestigious Board into the next quarter of century,” said Moir-Riendeau.
Moir-Riendeau, VP of Operations at Moir Crane Service, succeeds Trevor Eckert, Director of Shutdowns at Sterling Crane who has served on the Board for three years.
“We are grateful for Trevor’s leadership and commitment to our Board,” says Moir-Riendeau. “He was instrumental to the creation of our Technical Committee and improvements to our governance model.”
Eckert will remain active as director on the Board as he assumes the position of Past Chair.
CCRA is a not-for-profit, crane industry organization that represents crane rental companies, manufacturers and suppliers of cranes and equipment, and supplier of services used in the specialty crane rental business in Canada. The association is governed by a board of directors representing 10 crane rental companies and three supplier companies.
The recipients of the CCRA Safety Awards have been announced, recognizing outstanding health safety standards in 2022.
The awards, announced during the closing banquet of their annual conference, placed 12 crane rental companies on centre stage for their commitment and dedication in creating a healthy and safe work environment for their staff, operators and the public.
“The Canadian Crane Rental Association is dedicated to improving the safety of the Canadian crane industry and it is more important than ever to celebrate health and safety among our membership. We congratulate these companies on their performance,” said Shannon Moir-Riendeau, newly elected Chair of the Board.
THE 2023 SAFETY AWARD WINNERS ARE:
ABCO Crane Services – Nisku, AB
CJM Crane Services Ltd. – Nisku, AB
Capacity Truck & Crane Service Inc. – Abbotsford, BC
Mammoet Canada Western – Edmonton, AB
NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Services Ltd – Acheson, AB
Radius Crane & Rigging Inc. – Niksu, AB
Amherst Crane Rentals Ltd. – Toronto, ON
Canuck Concrete Pumping & Crane – Yellowknife, NT
Irving Equipment Ltd. – Saint-John, NB
Myshak Group – Acheson, AB
Prairie Crane – Saskatoon, SK
New leadership slate elected at SC&RA
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) announced its leadership slate for 2023-2024, led by new president Scott Bragg, of Bragg Companies, Long Beach, Calif.
Along with Bragg, SC&RA officers for the 2023-2024 term include:
• Vice President: J Rozum, MSA Delivery Service, Canton, Mich.
• Treasurer: Michael Vlaming, Vlaming & Associates, Vallejo, Calif.
• Assistant Treasurer: Jim Sever, PSC Crane & Rigging, Piqua, Ohio
• Chairman, Ed Bernard, Precision Specialized, Burford, Ont.
• Joining the SC&RA Board of Directors will be:
• Mike Connelly, Connelly Crane Rental Corp., Detroit, Mich.
• Tony Fastuca, Python America, East Hazel Crest, Ill.
• Ray Morgan, Morgan Resources, LLC, Rowlett, Texas
• Rob Simon Bennett International Group, McDonough, Ga.
• Rob Weiss, Cranes1 Consultants, LLC, Stamford, Conn.
• Danny Wells, ProMiles Software Development Corporation, Bridge City, Texas
Also joining the Board are three newly elected Group Chairs:
• Allied Industries Group: Tonya Fry, Harry Fry & Associates, West Newbury, Mass.
• Crane & Rigging Group: Jeremy Landry, Deep South Crane & Rigging, Baton Rouge, La.
• Transportation Group: Louis Juneau, NOVA Permits & Pilot Cars, Quebec City, Que.
The newly elected officers will serve one-year terms that expire at the conclusion of the Association’s 2024 Annual Conference, to be held April 15-19, in Austin, Texas.
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Incredible new technologies and features in next-gen vehicles are being adopted to meet the shifting needs of crane operators
By Emily Newton
Mobile crane trucks are gaining popularity for a growing range of applications, leading to exciting innovations in vehicle design. Manufacturers are adopting some incredible new technologies and features in their next-gen vehicles, designed to meet the shifting needs of crane operators. What are the main trends powering innovation in the market today and how are they changing crane design?
Mobile cranes are receiving new technologies and sensors that improve operational and mechanical visibility. Crane truck manufacturers are taking advantage of a new niche of equipment technology known as telematics, which uses sensors to improve vehicle management. Telematics devices can monitor driver performance, maintenance issues, fuel consumption and more. Integrating telematics and sensors in new mobile cranes allows manufacturers to ensure their vehicles have native support for the latest technologies. Telematics is excellent for improving safety and vehicle performance in particular. With predictive maintenance sensors, manufacturers can help their customers expand the life span of their mobile cranes and reduce maintenance costs.
Additionally, more technology is coming to the driver’s cab. Computers and cameras can expand drivers’ visibility, improving job site safety. These advancements even reflect in crane driver training programs, which increasingly use technology like simulators. The next generation of equipment operators is adept at using technology, so more of it is coming into new vehicle designs.
Fuel efficiency and emissions are increasing concerns for businesses and the public. Large vehicles like mobile cranes can produce high emissions and consume more excess fuel than consumer vehicles.
According to Natural Resources Canada, a diesel bus burns four-to-eight litres of fuel daily while idling. If drivers reduced their idling to three minutes per day, they could release 1.4 million less tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Mobile crane manufacturers are responding to this issue by taking steps to improve the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. This benefits crane operators as well, since higher fuel efficiency reduces fuel consumption, saving money.
The technology in next-generation crane trucks is essential to improving fuel efficiency. Telematics sensors are the perfect tool for monitoring fuel consumption, allowing crane operators to see when and where fuel is wasted. Manufacturers and industry pros are using GPS tools to help drivers identify the most fuel-efficient routes, as well. Vehicle sensors can also highlight maintenance issues that cause poor fuel efficiency, such as tire pressure or wheel alignment issues.
Businesses and individuals are using mobile cranes for a growing variety of applications. As a result, diverse demand is driving manufacturers to offer innovative mechanical options. A great example of this trend is increasing interest in articulated booms or knuckle booms.
Mobile cranes with this type of boom have significantly improved maneuverabil-
ity compared with stick boom cranes. Knuckle boom cranes are lighter and more compact, making them great for urban areas or cramped job sites where a traditional crane would be unwieldy.
The versatility of an articulated boom means operators can use a single crane truck for a wide range of applications, potentially filling the roles of multiple pieces of equipment. The design of knuckle boom cranes also allows them to handle horizontal lifting easier than stick booms often can, improving operational safety.
On the design front, more and more mobile crane manufacturers are adopting the truck crane form factor. The mobile crane market is expected to grow by $4.72 billion from 2021 to 2028. Truck cranes are a major trend driving that growth.
These cranes are quick and easy to operate, and feature a more comfortable cab than conventional cranes. Customer demand for these features is likely in part a reflection of the growing variety of mobile crane users.
For example, thousands of people started businesses or began major DIY projects during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Many of those small businesses could be new to using heavy equipment like cranes and want something easy to operate.
Truck cranes are also a versatile investment. They’re compact, maneuverable
and feature plenty of storage space, even with the built-in crane. Individuals and businesses looking for high-value equipment can get a lot out of the multipurpose design of a truck crane. Manufacturers will likely start producing more of this type of mobile crane over the next several years.
Additionally, manufacturers may work to improve assembly complexity in response to this trend. Expanding mobile crane adoption relies on making these cranes as user-friendly as possible. Simplified assembly and disassembly designs allow users to operate and care for their mobile cranes with less confusion.
Urban environments aren’t the only spaces experiencing increased mobile crane use. Off-road and rugged job sites are increasingly popular places for mobile crane operation. Advancements in mechanical technology have improved mobile crane performance over recent years. This combined with a desire to save money is leading
many people to invest in a mobile crane rather than a conventional one, even in rugged environments.
As a result, manufacturers are experiencing higher demand for all-terrain performance improvements. Truck cranes provide excellent mobility but need greater durability and stability features to succeed in unpredictable, uneven terrain. These cranes can also benefit from improved visibility, allowing operators to be more aware of their surroundings.
Mobile crane manufacturers can take a range of approaches to improve all-terrain performance. Features like safe lifting sensors, more durable tire designs, and greater safe lifting heights and radiuses can all help next-gen mobile cranes perform better in all-terrain applications.
Mobile cranes and truck cranes are gaining popularity in a diverse range of applications and industries. As a result, manufacturers are innovating their vehicle designs and features to meet the changing needs of crane operators. Ease of use, maneuverability, maintenance monitoring, fuel efficiency and all-terrain functionality are just a few of the leading trends moving the sector forward. The next generation of mobile cranes will be more user-friendly, tech-powered and energy efficient.
Economic downturns can be tough on businesses across all industries. But they can be especially challenging on heavy equipment operator businesses. That’s because these businesses can’t fulfil customers’ orders and complete jobs without heavy equipment.
So, if your construction company has been hired for a mass condominium project, you won’t make much progress if you don’t have enough cranes, generators and bulldozers.
But this type of equipment doesn’t come easy and can cost a pretty penny. That means you need to have enough cash in your accounts to buy, maintain, repair and replace that equipment. So, if you don’t manage your business finances properly and don’t have a debt collection strategy in place, your cash flow could take a hard hit.
It doesn’t help that we’ve come out of a rocky few years since the pandemic first broke out in 2020. And just when things seemed to be getting back to normal, soaring inflation rates and a cost-of-living crisis have thrown yet another monkey wrench into the situation. This has all made it hard for businesses to get out of from under the weight of their mounting debt and declining revenue. So, we were seeing companies struggling financially and taking at least 16 days longer than the agreed upon payment terms to pay their invoices in 2022.
When your company hits bumps in the road and needs financial help, it’s common
By Matthew Debbage
for you to rely on financing and loans to carry you through those hard times. But if you take out too many loans (and can’t afford to pay them back on time), that will make your business credit score drop and could lower your chances of securing financing or loans in the future. It’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation. You need the financing or loan to pay for the heavy equipment you need to keep customer orders coming in, but taking on too much debt could make it hard to maintain a positive cash flow.
So, what can you do to keep your cash flowing and afford to finance the heavy equipment you rely on to complete jobs?
Don’t let customer friendships stop you from collecting payments
Given how turbulent the economy is right now, you need to be extra cautious about who you work with and do everything possible to make sure you get paid. But our ‘Feeling the Recession Pinch’ study found that this isn’t the case with 36 per cent of businesses admitting they sign contracts with new customers without running a credit check first. What’s worse is that 26 per cent of businesses either rarely or never run credit checks on their existing customers.
Every business has ebbs and flows when it comes to their financial health. There might be some periods when your customers have stronger revenue growth and a
healthier cash flow. But then they could see a decline in customer orders and a drop in sales in other periods, which could push their cash flow into the negative. Don’t assume your customers’ financial health will stay the same for the entire time you work with them.
That’s why it’s so important for you to run a business credit check on all your customers – both new and existing ones – and do it every week. You might be thinking that every week seems a bit excessive, right? Wrong. Remember, the financial circumstances of your customers will change often depending on internal and external factors. So, you might have run a credit check when you first signed a contract with a new customer and their credit risk was low. But months later, they could have lost a significant number of customers and lost revenue. rising inflation, which could have depleted their cash flow considerably.
And if you’re worried about ruffling longtime customers’ feathers or losing their business simply because you check their credit history and risk level, that’s not a good enough reason. As a leader, your company’s financial health should always come first. And if your so-called ‘friends’ (customers) are repeatedly paying their invoices late and leaving you in the lurch, why would you continue to be lenient with them? Hard data and fiscal responsibility should be your guideposts, not trying to be buddy-buddy with customers.
Finance professionals have always been wary about using technology because of worries that it will replace their jobs. Unfortunately, this fear has held the finance profession back from tapping into the power of tech and automation to the degree that so many other industries have adopted it.
But this narrative isn’t healthy and could do more harm than good. Thankfully, many businesses are coming to this realization. In fact, 37 per cent of the respondents in our ‘Feeling the Recession Pinch’ study admitted their biggest cash flow management mistakes were caused by using manual, outdated processes or not automating the accounts payable and accounts receivable process.
Technology can and should be your finance team’s ally. It’s about making sure you have the right tools that provide the right data so you can make the most in-
formed business decisions. Now, you might be thinking that you already use ERP (enterprise resource planning) software to manage the day-to-day financial activities within accounting, procurement, project management, risk management, compliance and supply chain management. So, why would you need any other technology? In many instances, ERP software isn’t correctly implemented across all functions, which leads to internal errors and failures.
For instance, a lot of businesses use ERP (enterprise resource planning) software to plan, budget, forecast and report on financial performance. But ERP software isn’t always correctly implemented across all functions, which leads to internal errors and failures. Plus, it doesn’t always have important metrics you need to manage your cash flow, such as accounts receivable (AR) metrics. This can leave your company with a huge blind spot that puts you at risk of increasing your DSO (days sales outstanding) and reducing your cash flow significantly.
By using the right technology, your finance team can improve cash flow management
and protect your business from risky customers. For example, you can use automated tools to track invoices and payments or set up alerts to notify you when payments are overdue. You can also use a factoring company to collect payments from customers who are slow to pay, which can protect your personal relationship.
One of the biggest mistakes business leaders make is approaching business credit reports like personal credit reports. They’re very different and the data differs drastically. While credit scores and credit limits are also shown in business credit reports, they barely scratch the surface and don’t paint a full picture of a company’s financial health, payment behaviors and cash flow. There are so many other data points businesses should be considering when vetting potential customers for credit risk. DBT (Days Beyond Terms) is one of the most important ones, as it shows how many days past the agreed payment terms
a company typically pays its invoices. So, if you see a potential customer has a DBT of 21 days, that’s not a good sign. It indicates that the potential customer doesn’t pay invoices on time.
It’s also important to look at the percentage of past due payments and total amount owed in past due payments. Together, these two data points add an extra layer to the DBT score of potential customers.
Imagine you’re in talks with a potential customer and run a credit check on their business, which shows that 75 per cent of their payments are past due and they owe $1.8 million to suppliers. The combination of these two data points should give you reason to think twice about signing a contract.
This is just an example, but I can tell you that these are figures I’ve seen in business credit reports before. Yet, businesses are often caught off guard because they didn’t do any due diligence before signing a contract. And then, it’s too late.
By Brigita Kavaliauskaite
More than half of businesses in Canada – 59 per cent – experienced at least one LinkedIn scam this year, according to the newest research by NordLayer, a network security solution for businesses.
“Like in every social media platform, attackers and scammers seek information and money or ruin reputations,” says Carlos Salas, a cybersecurity expert at NordLayer. “We know that employees are considered to be the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain, and LinkedIn has millions of professional accounts, making it an even more appealing target for scammers. So no one should let their guard down, no matter how professional a message might look.”
The most affected tend to be big companies (65%), and phishing attempts are the most popular scam they encounter (47%), with interruption to operations (45%) being the leading outcome of LinkedIn scams.
What size companies are the most affected by LinkedIn scams?
According to the research, about two-thirds of big companies have been contacted by a scam/fake account on LinkedIn at least once. Furthermore, 58 per cent of medium and 31 per cent of small companies have experienced it at least once.
“Cyberattacks are a major threat to businesses of all sizes. However, big companies are often the most targeted due to their data and value. They also have larger networks and databases, making them vulnerable to attack if their security measures are not up to par. Hackers will often focus their efforts on these targets to maximize their rewards,” says Salas.
Most common types of LinkedIn scams and employees’ response to them
Phishing attempts are the most prevailing LinkedIn scam among Canadian businesses. Moreover, they also experience fake job
“Encourage your employees to use twofactor authentication (2FA) on their LinkedIn accounts as well as verify requests for information.”
offers (41%), fake tech support as well as requests to connect from an unknown person with a suspicious link in the message (38% each).
Surprisingly, almost half of Canadian companies are also aware of a scam on LinkedIn using their organization’s brand name.
Only small companies report that they almost never experience such scams (13%).
The most popular employee action against such scams in Canada was to contact
LinkedIn administrators (68%). Employees were also eager to inform the community about it with a post on social media (66%) as well as report it to police (54%).
Damaged reputation is the leading outcome of LinkedIn scams for big organizations
The outcome of these LinkedIn scams for Canadian companies were an interruption to services and stolen/damaged client contacts. Moreover, they also experienced stolen/damaged data (41%) and a damaged reputation (38%).
“One of the best ways to protect your business from LinkedIn scams is to educate your employees about the types of scams that exist and how to recognize them,” says Salas. “Also, encourage your employees to use two-factor authentication (2FA) on their LinkedIn accounts as well as verify requests for information.
“Finally, regularly monitor the activity on your business’s LinkedIn account. Look for any suspicious activity, such as unauthorized logins or changes to account information,” he continues. “If you notice signs that your business has been targeted by a LinkedIn scam, report the activity to LinkedIn immediately and take steps to secure your accounts and data.”
Brigita Kavaliauskaite is with NordLayer
NordLayer surveyed 500 companies in 3 countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The external agency SAGO conducted the surveys between March 15 and 25, 2023. Respondents were asked a set of questions about LinkedIn scams in the B2B industry. The samples were taken from non-governmental organizations operating in the services industry, and the target respondents were decision-makers (sole or partial) for IT-related acquisitions. Companies were divided into 3 main groups regarding size: 1 - 10 employees (small), 11-200 employees (medium), 201+ employees (large).
NordLayer is an adaptive network access security solution for modern businesses. For more information, visit: www.nordlayer.com
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Security measures are often put into place after the crime has been committed
By Don Horne
Remember the woman who made her away atop a tower crane in downtown Toronto?
Back in 2017, she managed to crawl along the boom to the pulley block, requiring a firefighter to rappel from the crane’s arm to take her to safety – and awaiting police.
Then in 2018, another woman was found asleep inside the operator’s cab 50 metres above another Toronto construction site.
One veteran crane operator told CBC News that while his sites hadn’t made headlines, he has frequently found evidence of thrill seekers breaking in and climbing his crane.
This certainly presents ample evidence that the threat of theft, vandalism and in-
jury is very real at construction sites, and that security needs to be beefed up.
John McDonald, a former police investigator who runs Threat Ready – a London, Ont.-based consultancy – states that security should be considered in the early stages of designing and planning a project rather than an afterthought once there has been an incident.
Risks and corresponding protective measures will vary depending on project type and location, McDonald told Crane & Hoist Canada magazine.
“Are you in a residential area or in a rural setting, are you way up north or in a highly populated area, and who could have access to your site? You need to start by looking at those kinds of things,” he says.
An international bridge project with multiple large cranes, for instance, might seem ideal for conveying a political message.
“If someone wants to make a statement with a flag or banner I can’t think of a better place because you’re going to get lots of media attention,” McDonald points out.
A more common problem is theft. While it is rare for an entire crane to go missing, components and other small items are more typically at risk.
“Copper is a hot commodity,” McDonald says, as thieves strip wire from crane cabling as well as from building interiors.
But strides have been made to curb copper theft, as police get tips from honest dealers suspicious about materials brought to them.
“It’s taken awhile but police have finally established positive relationships with
some of the companies that buy metals,” McDonald says.
Some thieves work from outside, scouting potential sites and learning to recognize stages of development when rolls of wire and other materials are likely to be sitting around. Other times the culprits are insiders who know when valuable items will be available.
Organized crime has a hand in some thefts and has been known to ‘probe’ sites by measuring security response to minor incidents such as spray painting, McDonald says.
To deter theft and trespassing, fences, barricades and gates can be installed with well-placed closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras providing an ongoing, direct feed to security.
Further security enhancements include lighting, alarm systems and foot.
In areas where pedestrian traffic is minimal at night, CCTV cameras along the perimeter facing outside might make sense, especially if backed by invisible electronic fencing inside the perimeter. A communications system can remind anyone approaching a site that they’re being watched or that police have been summoned.
But care must be given to the deployment of security tools. Poorly installed CCTV systems are notorious for capturing the tops of heads so that little is seen beyond baseball caps and hoodies. Well-positioned cameras looking outwards beyond the perimeter can potentially capture images of vehicle and licence plates.
Insurer concerns are valid given cranes vandalized by wire thieves can cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair and lives are at risk if systems are electrified, says Ryan Burton, managing partner with Bigfoot Crane Company, an Abbotsford, B.C. sales and rental business.
“They typically take the main power cable that’s going into the crane,” Burton told Crane & Hoist magazine, adding that thieves will also pry open the main control panel to steal smaller wires.
“It gets really expensive because rewiring all of that is time-consuming.”
Mike Gallagher, business manager with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793 in Ontario, supports physical barriers that are being used overseas to prevent crane climbers.
“This would probably be a good deterrent. Maybe it’s something manufacturers should consider,” he told Crane & Hoist Canada magazine.
Gallagher says Local 793 uses a chainlink fence with cameras and a private security firm to protect cranes and other heavy equipment in its training yard.
“We’re permanently there, so there may be more unique challenges for contractors and developers.”
(with files from Saul Chernos)
Greases and lubricants are critical to ensuring that heavy machinery holds up under the pressure and temperature requirements for their operating conditions. As machinery and technology are evolving, the solutions required to keep them operating will too.
Following supply chain disruptions after events like the 2021 Chemtool manufacturing plant fire in Rockton, Ill., grease suppliers are diversifying their product lines to keep supply chain disruptions from snowballing so they can keep products available to customers. When a grease is unavailable for purchase, industrial equipment operators risk causing irreparable damage to equipment or having to shut down operations altogether. Additionally, growing demand for certain raw materials threaten the long-term efficacy of existing grease compounds, forcing suppliers to reformulate and innovate the products they are putting on shelves around the world.
Grease manufacturers now find themselves at an inflection point where they must address changing tides in the market to ensure
customers will have the products they need. Here we will explore the drivers of these changes – including how electrification and growing demand for lithium for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing necessitates new solutions made of sourceable materials – as well as the barriers to ensuring that mission-critical products are available to customers both today and tomorrow.
In the past 10 years, we have seen demand for lithium skyrocket, as it is one of the main raw materials required for producing batteries of all types, but more specifically batteries for electric vehicles. While electric vehicles provide long-term sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, the production of batteries for an electric future is far from simple.
According to a data analysis from Oxford University, in order to produce enough batteries for an electrified economy by 2030, the world will likely need anywhere from 250,000 to 450,000 tons of lithium. In 2021, the world only produced 105 tons of lithium, meaning that the total amount of lithium produced around the world today represents far less than a fraction of one per cent of the global need in just seven years.
This hyper demand for lithium for electrification has put additional strain on the grease market, when 80 per cent of the world’s lithium goes to batteries, whereas only four per cent is used for lubricant greases, according to Statista. With demand for electric batteries – and the lithium required to make them – growing at an all-time high, the grease industry is re-evaluating the need for lithium in their grease compounds.
With electrification driving up prices for lithium-based greases, amid other supply chain disruptions causing the market to tighten, the grease industry is pioneering alternative higher performing grease products to maintain equipment that will not drive-up costs.
Calcium-sulfonate greases are one example of a solution that is a result of the industry being forced to innovate. When compared to lithium-based greases, calcium sulfonate exhibits greater mechanical stability than lithium, and holds up under pressure for longer. Not only are these greases higher performing, but they also do not require lithium – meaning that greases are more commonly available, will be less expensive and available to customers when they need it.
Equipment manufacturers are also attuned to the volatility of grease availability since these changes have the potential to impact the functionality of their equipment. With this in mind, we can also expect to see similar innovation from equipment manufacturers to evolve machinery to meet the pressure and temperature requirements of the greases available in the market as opposed to those sourced from high-demand materials.
When it comes to innovating new solutions based on market demands, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” Despite the challenges ahead of the grease and equipment markets, both are finding that as some doors close, new solutions are not only possible, but perhaps also higher-performing, better products for customers.
What has been made clear is that a diverse portfolio of solutions is critical to meeting the wide variety of grease needs both now and into the future.
Here is a selection of what’s new on the Crane & Hoist Canada website, presenting a highlight of new products and equipment from the past few months.
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JLG Industries, Inc. is in the process of redesigning its popular SkyTrak telehandler line, starting with the all-new 6034 and 6042 models. Featuring a redesigned build, reworked functionality, reimagined technology and refocused serviceability, these 6,000-lb maximum lift capacity telehandlers are ideal for pick-and-place applications, such as handling, loading and unloading bulk materials on
demanding residential, commercial, urban and suburban job sites across America.
The brand-new 6034 telehandler replaces the previous 6036 model, while the 6042 telehandler has been updated with new features inspired by the way customers work. For example, these updated units feature a lower operating weight — 14,500lb on the 6034 and 19,100-lb on the 6042 — allowing for more efficient transport. These machines’ lightweight design with an optimized frame structure allows three 6034 models or two 6042 models to be hauled on a single flatbed trailer. In fact, the 6034 model is lightweight enough that it can even be transported with a standard pickup truck and trailer.
The 6034 model offers a lift height of 34-ft lift height and 23-ft forward reach. The 6042 model provides a 42-ft lift height and 29-ft forward reach. Both the 6034 and 6042 offer three steering modes — 2-wheel, 4-wheel and 4-wheel crab — which operators can select as needed for better maneuverability. Additionally, these models have a 95-in width and smaller tires, giving them best-in-class maneuverability, while still maintaining their competitive 15-in ground clearance.
Doran Manufacturing’s tire monitoring systems eliminate dangerous and costly run-flats by providing real-time alerts for low inflation pressure, rapid deflation events, and extreme tire temperatures.
With the patented Green Means Good at-a-glance indicator, drivers can easily identify if there’s an issue with one of their tires. Should a tire issue develop, the audible alerts and visual warnings help drivers quickly identify which tire location is affected and see the digital pressure reading. Taking
immediate action improves vehicle safety and lowers tire-related costs.
This increased visibility on tire inflation helps drivers avoid run-flats, which can be especially dangerous on construction sites; it also helps avoid costly and time-consuming roadside tire replacements. Doran provides a full range of tire monitoring options from individual systems to advanced fleet management solutions which are ideal for ready-mix fleets, cranes, dump trucks, and other heavy on-and-off road equipment.
Eco Log Tip Control, ETC, is introduced on Eco Log’s forwarder models 574F, 584F and 594F. Eco Log’s crane tip control system is developed in collaboration with Epsilon, where focus has been on developing a robust, reliable and service friendly driver support that also is intelligent and therefore adapts and develops itself as you use it.
Emil Forsblom, head of
product development at Eco Log, is certain that the crane tip control system will be welcomed by the customers and that it will be a big asset in their daily work.
“It feels great to be able to offer our customers crane tip control on our forwarder models. That way we can facilitate and make their working day easier and more comfortable and at the same time give them the conditions for a more efficient and productive work,” says Forsblom.
The strengths of ETC are several, where Eco Log has focused on optimizing the function and placement of the sensors to make sure that the system works in the best possible way for the operator and to ensure a smoother and more precise crane movement and position. As an operator you can easily choose if the crane tip control should be activated or if you rather operate the crane manually with your regular settings.
Anker Schroeder ASDO GmbH (ASDO) has launched new heavy lifting shackles, from 85t to 1,500t capacity, in heavy duty (HD), heavy super (HS), and heavy polar (HP) ranges.
Large shackles have been manufactured by ASDO for 60 years, but this is the first series to feature the ASDO brand embossed on the bow. Corporate colours, orange and blue, will be used for the pin and a single colour for the crown of shackles to differentiate the three types: HD, standard; HS, orange; and HP, blue. It is a branding strategy designed to engage buyers at the point of use.
Ralf Römermann, director, said: “When we take the heated steel out of the furnace it glows orange, and the blue is the colour of our overalls and representative of our engineering heritage since conception in 1920. We produce high-quality shackles, starting from sourcing the best quality material through the zero-waste forging process, finishing with the extensive inspection and testing scope of the end product.”
The launch has been welcomed by end users from crane, subsea, manufacturing, and load cell companies, in addition to EPCI contractors in the offshore sector.
The shackles will frequently combine with load monitoring technologies and below-the-hook equipment in onshore and offshore windfarm applications. Deliveries are already bound for
major markets in North and Latin America as well as the Asia Pacific region.
Daniel Schroeder, managing director, said: “Historically, we have rarely sold directly to the market, but to exclusive customers from stock; we often manufacture to project-specific requirements, such as anchorage for harbour construction. ASDO has both the high manufacturing capacity and the processes to cope with anticipated high demand from the offshore wind energy sector, even to short lead times, in an industry that can endure supply chain bottlenecks.
To that end, we adhere to principles preserved in a century of history in heavy forging that spans four generations of what we call here in Germany, a ‘Mittelstand’ business [synonymous with stability and endurance despite economic and market change].”
C1 Hard Hat:
The V-Gard C1 Hard Hat helps alleviate heat stress for workers in sunny conditions with ReflectIR Thermal Barrier technology that keeps the hard hat interior up to 20°F (11°C) cooler.*
According to OSHA, heat is the leading cause of death among all weather-related phenomena, and it is becoming more dangerous as 18 of the last 19 years were the hottest on record.1
Innovative features of the C1 that help to reduce heat stress:
• Exclusive patent-pending ReflectIR Thermal Barrier keeps the inside of the hard hat up to 20°F cooler*;
• Full brim with 12% greater coverage provides additional shade and sun protection;
• Optional large vents with strategic placement enable improved air flow; and
• Premium moisture-wicking sweat band with breathable foam padding provides additional comfort and sweat management.
Try the V-Gard C1 at your worksite before purchasing for you organization.
*Compared to a hard hat without the ReflectIR Thermal Barrier in sunny conditions; testing done with black, non-vented, V-Gard C1 Hard Hats **Non-vented options available to maintain OSHA & CSA Class E Certification ***Compared to a full-brim V-Gard or V-Gard® 500 hard hat
A perennial customer favourite, Caldwell’s heavy-duty, ASME-compliant beam grab offers precision handling of the
wide-flange beam sections and plate girders used by road/ highway contractors for big projects such as bridge construction and repair.
Like all beam grabs, they eliminate the need for slings and chokers in vertical lifting, increasing operator and worker efficiency and safety. The Caldwell Model F unit also features a specially engineered recessed base that accepts studs welded to a beam’s surface, allowing operators to get a secure lift without any additional rigging.
Jeff Ferchen, director of business development at The Caldwell Group and AWRF (Associated Wire Rope Fabricators) board member, said with the increasing number of heavy construction projects happening right now, the Model F is in high demand.
“Drive down any major highway or through any city in the U.S. tomorrow and you will see an incredible amount of infrastructure activity going on … probably due to the availability of federal money. Our in-stock beam grabs are a great solution for companies who may be part of a big bridge project right now and then need to hop over to a high-rise build tomorrow. The recesses in the grab that provide clearance for studs is such a great feature because it means contractors don’t have to keep two different grab styles on hand,” he said.
DICA launched composite lumber cribbing timbers at CONEXPO-CON/AGG to support static loads inside or on the job site. Made from post-industrial recycled materials, DICA’s Cribbing Timbers will not splinter, break, or warp, providing predictable performance time after time to keep structures and equipment secure.
In many cases today, workers are forced to use lumber found on or around job sites to cribb-up various materials, supplies and components. These materials are often difficult to find in similar sized pieces. Additionally, wood is easily compromised by its surroundings and has to be replaced more frequently. As an alternative, DICA’s Cribbing Timbers are a longer-lasting, environmentally friendly option for keeping materials and equipment on job sites safe and secure.
“When you’re in the field, you need tools that are reliable and don’t create unnecessary chaos,” says Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA. “Workers should not be scrounging around job sites to find scrap that may or may not even support what they need. DICA’s Cribbing Timbers can do the job and easily be stored for the next site.”
DICA’s Cribbing Timbers offer more resilience and durability than
wood, even in extreme environments. These are available in standard sizes, 4×4, 4×6, and 6×6, and can be used in any combination to create customizable structures.
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Liebherr’s new LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane is designed to be “the master of all roads” capable of driving on nearly any road without special permits thanks to its flexible axle loads and lightweight construction.
The five-axle LTM 1100-5.3 features a 203-foot telescopic boom and carries up to 37,250 pounds of counterweights with a 26,450-pound axle load on public roads.
When traveling with 1,760 pounds of counterweights, the crane weighs 94,800 pounds with axle loads of 19,840 pounds. With 9,700 pounds of counterweights, it can travel with 22,050 pounds of axle load and a total weight of 105,800 pounds. At an axle load of 26,450 pounds, the 100-metric-ton crane can carry up to 37,250 pounds of counterweights.
Liebherr says 75 per cent of the maximum counterweight, or 49,600 pounds, can be carried on the road with an axle load of 26,450 pounds, setting a new record for mobile cranes and saving truck transports of counterweights. Even with the maximum counterweights, the axle loads are 29,760 pounds.
The crane’s narrow 8-foot, 4-inch width makes navigating busy roads and construction sites easy. It is the only five-axle all-terrain crane to receive Cal-Trans approval, making it road-legal in the normal driving position, with the telescopic boom over the front in California.
Large working range
The LTM 1100-5.3 offers a 203-foot telescopic boom with an optional 31- to 53-foot folding jib
that can be hydraulically adjusted between 0° and 40°. This enables the crane to achieve hoisting heights of up to 249 feet and radii of up to 210 feet. Other options include a 6-foot 7-inch assembly jib and a side-folding rooster sheave.
The VarioBase variable outrigger allows each outrigger to be extended to a different length to enhance safety in tight spaces and lifting capacity. The VarioBallast enables the ballast radius to be adjusted between 13 feet 1 inch and 16 feet 8 inches.
The Valla division of Manitex is to launch two new pedestrian-controlled pick & carry cranes, the 4.6 tonne V46 R and the 13 tonne V130 RX in October. They join the recently annouced seven tonne 70 R and new 10 tonne V100 RX.
The battery electric V46 R fits into the product line up between the current 3.6 tonne V36 R and six tonne V60 R. The radio remote controlled crane features a three section 7.5 metre boom which can be equipped with a short luffing jib.
The crane has a maximum forward reach of 4.5 metres from the front bumper at which point it can handle 660kg. Capacity at full height is 2.45 tonnes. The maximum capacity can be taken to a height of more than four metres, marginally beyond the front bumper.
The front wheel drive, rear wheel steer crane has an overall width of just 900mm, an overall height of 1.56 metres and an overall chassis length of 2.47 metres. Overall weight is 4.33 tonnes. The total counterweight is 900kg.
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