Crane Hot Line

09/03/2026

Mazzella has expanded its executive leadership team with two new appointments and an expanded role.

Rick Smith joins as executive vice president of service, Mark Erny as executive vice president of cranes, and Dan Carmichael has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing.

Mazzella names Rick Smith and Mark Erny executive vice presidents and expands Dan Carmichael’s role in sales and marketing.

09/01/2026

Moving oversize and overweight loads takes careful planning long before the wheels start turning.

See how Mangum’s coordinates equipment, routes, permitting, escorts, and more to keep complex heavy-haul projects moving safely and efficiently: https://www.cranehotline.com/articles/delivering-with-precision

09/01/2026

JK Technology Services has acquired 360 Rigging, expanding its crane and rigging capabilities for technology-sector projects.

The acquisition adds 360 Rigging’s experienced team to JKTS as the company continues building its support for data centers and other technology deployments.

JK Technology Services acquired 360 Rigging, adding crane and rigging capabilities for technology sector projects.

08/27/2026

As contractors navigate limited setup space, labor challenges, and tighter project schedules, self-erecting cranes are gaining attention for their compact footprint, mobility, reach, and ability to streamline material handling.

Seth Skydel looks at what’s driving demand, along with the latest offerings and technology from The Manitowoc Company, Potain, Uperio USA/Compass Equipment, Creative Lifting Services, FB Gru, and Saez.

Read the full article in Crane Hot Line: https://www.cranehotline.com/articles/better-solution

08/25/2026

A first for the U.S. heavy-lift market: Engineered Rigging has introduced the country’s first Officine CLP hydraulic gantry crane.

The CLP LG132 joins Engineered Rigging’s fleet, bringing a compact design built for heavy lifts in space-constrained environments such as manufacturing plants, warehouses, and data centers.

Read more about the new addition and the technology behind the CLP LG Series:

Engineered Rigging has introduced the first Officine CLP hydraulic gantry crane in the U.S., adding the LG Series to its heavy-lift fleet.

08/24/2026

Moving 44-plus tons takes more than capacity. For complex facility transport, factors like precision, maneuverability, and control matter, too.

Hubtex’s all-electric SFX 40-SO platform transporter combines multidirectional steering, automatic height leveling, and a steer-lift drive system to move long, wide, and sensitive loads across indoor and outdoor environments.

Originally developed for an aerospace application, the SFX 40-SO demonstrates how custom engineering can create solutions for challenging heavy-transport needs.

The all-electric HUBTEX SFX 40-SO moves loads over 44 tons with multidirectional steering, lift controls and precision for facility transport.

08/20/2026

Before race cars hit the streets of Arlington, the heavy lifting had to happen first. 🏁

BOSS Crane & Rigging helped transform the 2.73-mile street circuit, including a challenging tandem lift that used two Grove all-terrain cranes to place the 202,000-pound Horseshoe Club seating structure at Turn 7.

See how the crews tackled the build — and challenging wind conditions — in Crane Hot Line: https://www.cranehotline.com/articles/tandem-cranes-tackle-arlington-race-build

08/18/2026

The flashing lights are only part of the story.

As heavy-haul moves grow larger and more complex, pilot car operators are navigating new regulations, workforce challenges, rising insurance costs, and rapidly advancing technology.

This article explores how the industry is adapting, with insights from
ODS North America, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, Evergreen Safety Council and the National Pilot Car Association.

Read the full story on the evolving role of pilot cars in specialized transportation ⬇️

Pilot car operations face changing regulations, workforce shortages and insurance pressures while technology and certification reshape heavy-haul safety.

08/17/2026

Roen Salvage Company is adding a 230-ton Lampson Millennium 4100 to a fleet that still relies heavily on legacy The Manitowoc Company cranes for dredging, pile driving, and other duty-cycle work across the Great Lakes.

Rather than choosing between old and new, Roen is finding value in both — combining its proven legacy equipment with the added capacity, hydraulic operation, and modern controls that marine construction work demands.

Mike Larson takes a closer look at Roen’s fleet strategy and why these machines are particularly well suited for life on the water:

Roen Salvage adds a 230-ton Lampson Millennium 4100 crawler crane to expand lifting capacity for demanding marine construction projects.

08/17/2026

Ascent Lifting has acquired Jacksonville-based United Rigging, expanding its rigging and lifting operations in northeast Florida. United Rigging will combine with Ascent Lifting’s CERTEX USA branch in Jacksonville, bringing together the companies’ service capabilities in the region.

Ascent Lifting acquired Jacksonville-based United Rigging, expanding CERTEX’s rigging and lifting operations in northeast Florida.