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Terex CC-2800-1 performs at Oklahoma wind farm
Wednesday, 11 Jan, 2012 – 8:39 | No Comment
Terex CC-2800-1 performs at Oklahoma wind farm

In Oklahoma, wind turbines are now about as prevalent as old oil derricks were in days gone by. Much easier on the eyes, the sleek, white turbines punctuate the horizon and provide clean electricity for thousands of homes and businesses. Wind farms have been or are being built throughout Oklahoma, especially on prairie land west and north of Oklahoma City.

Valla Releases Pair of New Cranes
Wednesday, 11 Jan, 2012 – 8:23 | No Comment
Valla Releases Pair of New Cranes

Valla Calendasco, Italy, has introduced the 13.23-ton 120EVO compact battery powered pick and carry crane.

New wind turbine safety summit
Tuesday, 10 Jan, 2012 – 9:01 | No Comment
New wind turbine safety summit

A new one day conference and networking event has been announced for the wind turbine erection and transport industry. Safety Issues in Wind Turbine Installation and Transportation will be on 14 March 2012 in Hamburg, Germany

Whose Happy New Year is it… Yours or Theirs?
Tuesday, 10 Jan, 2012 – 7:58 | No Comment
Whose Happy New Year is it… Yours or Theirs?

Happy New Year is an expression that EVERYONE extends to others. Almost as a courtesy. Wanna try something new? Say it to yourself – and MEAN IT!!

NCCCO, earn ANSI Accreditation
Monday, 9 Jan, 2012 – 8:51 | No Comment
NCCCO, earn ANSI Accreditation

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) announced that it has been awarded accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for two of its newest certification programs.

Crane operator arrested
Monday, 9 Jan, 2012 – 8:22 | No Comment
Crane operator arrested

A crane operator was arrested in Middletown Connecticut last Wednesday for operating without a license.

Tate crane incident statement
Friday, 6 Jan, 2012 – 7:51 | No Comment
Tate crane incident statement

The company responsible for the work being undertaken by the crane that tipped at Tate Modern last month – McGee Demolition – has issued a statement and guidance for use by its site staff, subcontractors and suppliers.

Human error likely cause of Tate Modern crane flip
Thursday, 5 Jan, 2012 – 8:13 | No Comment
Human error likely cause of Tate Modern crane flip

The investigation into the upending of a mobile crane at the Tate Modern gallery in London last month has identified human error as the likely cause, with the wrong basic data possibly entered into the crane’s computer.

NCCER releases wind turbine technician training
Wednesday, 4 Jan, 2012 – 8:56 | No Comment
NCCER releases wind turbine technician training

Some 37 states now have active utility-scale wind turbines. Utility-scale wind farms often consist of hundreds of wind turbines, all of which need to be regularly maintained once they are installed.

Truck crane, tipped over rearwards
Wednesday, 4 Jan, 2012 – 7:57 | No Comment
Truck crane, tipped over rearwards

Three men were rescued from a truck crane after the it tipped over rearwards, leaving the men stranded in the carrier cab around eight metres or more off the ground.