Technology

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has launched an online system that allows the credentials of CCO-certified individuals to be instantly verified via the Internet.

Hannover/Paderborn, Germany, January, 2012 – On behalf of wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON, crane service provider Neeb-Schuch recently erected a total of four wind turbines in a windpark close to Hannover and a wind turbine in Benhausen, Paderborn, using a Terex® AC 1000.

At the end of 2012, Terex Port Solutions successfully commissioned a Tandem Lift Assistant at Rendsburg Port Authority GmbH, Germany.

A world record has been set by a 4,000 tonne class crawler crane after it completed multiple 4,500 tonne overload tests, manufacturer XCMG said.

With the help of tower cranes from Roll-Lift the Jornalista Mário Filho stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is being refurbished to host the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and…

Manitowoc has opened its National Crane Modification Centre, specializing in the modification of boom trucks, with the aim of streamlining the process and producing faster turnaround times for customers. The…

Jerry Longtin, general manager of Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB), based in the USA, talks to IC about training and certification opportunities in the country and worldwide. CICB offers…

More than 70 attendees (a record turnout) were present for a regular FCOC meeting on Dec. 7 in Orlando, Fla. The highlight of the event was a panel discussion to focus on and help clarify the pending OSHA requirements on certification, specifically the type and capacity issue.

Liebherr is rebranding its CPCS training school at its UK headquarters as Liebherr Training Services.

Crane service provider Felbermayr recently replaced four gigantic whey tanks at Sachsenmilch GmbH’s Leppersdorf facility, where the Terex AC 1000 all terrain crane proved to be the ideal machine for…