Three detained in crane accident in Malatya
The crane operator was arrested among the 3 people detained in connection with the crane accident in Malatya. In the incident that took place at around 3.15 pm in early … Read more
Tower Crane
Two fatal crane accidents within two days in India
There have been reports of two different accidents involving the crane and both have reported fatalities. Tower crane’s rope failure A man has died, and four others were injured after … Read more
Raimondi Cranes announces extensive show plan for Bauma 2022
The Italian manufacturer is set to present two of its newest flattop tower cranes Raimondi’s exhibit at Bauma will include the first showing of Raimondi’s new machines to the global … Read more
Fatal tower crane accident in Hong Kong
Three men were killed and six others injured after a toweer crane collapsed at a construction site at Kowloon’s Sau Mau Ping on Wednesday (Sep 7), with rescuers trying for … Read more
Comansa presents the new LCH300 hydraulic luffing jib crane
Comansa expands its range of luffing jib cranes with the launch of the LCH300, its first hydraulic model, with a maximum load capacity of 16 tonnes and reach of 60 metres. The tower crane manufacturer will officially … Read more
Sany release C series II flat-top tower cranes
On the 8th of August, Sany tower crane C series II new products were officially released. With this product iteration, Sany Heavy Industry’s competitive advantages in the field of tower cranes … Read more
Builder hit by a bottle of pee dropped from a tower crane in Worthing
A builder was knocked unconscious when he was hit with a bottle of pee which dropped from a 50-metre crane. The man, who was part of a team of builders working … Read more
Welti-Furrer closes the fleet gap with Tadano AC 7.450-1
Ask Welti-Furrer Fleet Manager Amos Dubacher, and he will tell you that the Tadano AC 7.450-1 has a lot going for it – and not just the fact that its status … Read more
New Potain cranes on display at bauma 2022
Manitowoc will display five Potain cranes, including the new MDT 489 and Igo T 99. The company will use the show to highlight its extensive range of customer-focused technologies and … Read more
New Liebherr 280 HC-L for BC tower block
Canadian contractor Cambie Forming has taken delivery of a new 24-tonne Liebherr 280 HC-L 12/24 Litronic luffing jib tower crane. The new crane joins several 280 HC-Ls in the fleet … Read more
Five Raimondi’s Flat-top tower cranes for new hospital
Raimondi Cranes has delivered five new flat top tower cranes to the Santa Chiara Hospital Centre, a development consortium in Pisa, Italy, which when complete will be one of Europe’s … Read more
Four labourers fall to death while dismantling a tower crane in India
Four labourers died and one was seriously injured after they fell off the 17th floor of a residential society while completing construction work in Gurgaon’s sector 77 on Tuesday evening … Read more
Yongmao delivers STF3080 wind power quick-installing tower crane to Hebei Shengtai New Energy
On 21st July 2022, the handing over ceremony of the STF3080 wind power quick-installing boom tower crane was held in Fushun Yongmao Industrial Park. Tian Ruonan, President of Fushun Yongmao Construction Machinery … Read more
Four were killed after a tower crane collapsed in Navi Mumbai, and 2 others critical
The accident occurred after the tower crane used to transport construction materials atop the housing project collapsed from the 14th floor and landed on them. In a tragic incident, four … Read more
SL 730 tower crane, a milestone in the evolution of Sáez Cranes
After two years of research and development, Sáez Cranes presents its largest luffing-jib tower crane, the Sáez SL 730. Sáez Cranes is proud to present its new luffing jib crane: the Sáez SL … Read more
Popular Potain MCT 135 added to the production line at the Pune factory
The Potain MCT 135 tower crane was launched in 2021 and is built at the Manitowoc plant in Zhangjiagang, China After enjoying commercial success in many emerging markets, the crane … Read more
Tadano AC 7.450-1 owned by Emil Egger AG erects tower cranes
The job at a high-rise construction site in the Swiss municipality of Dübendorf (Zürich) not only required a crane with an enormous reach that would be able to erect tower … Read more
Comansa builds a bespoke tower crane for a Norwegian yard
Comansa and the Rental Group Crane AS technical team have responded with success and agility to the specific needs of Aibel’s yard. The Comansa tower cranes are an excellent solution in facilities … Read more
A Tower crane collapsed in downtown Bangkok, killing one
A tower crane’s jib collapsed and fell at a construction site near a shopping mall in downtown Bangkok on Thursday afternoon (7th April), killing one worker and injuring another. The … Read more
Victims of Seattle crane collapse to receive more than $112 million in compensation
Three people who were injured and the families of two people killed after a crane collapsed on a Seattle construction site in 2019, will receive $112 million in a settlement, David Beninger, … Read more
Manitowoc appoints Stirnimann as Potain tower crane dealer in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands
As of January 1, 2022, Stirnimann is responsible for the distribution of Potain top-slewing and self-erecting tower cranes, as well as offering rental, servicing, and spare parts, across Denmark, Greenland, … Read more
Tower Crane collapse in Bremen harbour area
A tower crane collapsed onto a building in the Bremen harbour area on Saturday night (19th Feb) during a storm with high winds. Reports state that the crane, a Potain … Read more
Fatal Tower Crane Accident In Poland
Two construction workers died yesterday when strong winds took out a tower crane in Krakow, Poland, while two others were injured.One of the deceased was working on the roof of … Read more
Storm Malik brings down tower crane in Sweden
A tower crane went over in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday (29th Jan) as high winds from Storm Malik hit the city. Thankfully no one was hurt in the incident and … Read more
Gwangju Building Collapse Saga & Updates
It has been one of the biggest news in South Korea as one of the high-rise apartments has collapsed and left the demised tower crane in a dangerous position. We … Read more
Potain MD 3600 at record-breaking China bridge
In July 2021, the east and west towers of China’s Lingdingyang Bridge were finally completed, all thanks to Potain’s huge MD 3600 special application tower crane, the largest ever built … Read more
Comansa helps join together two Philippines Island
Two Comansa 21LC660 tower cranes are working on the construction of the cable-stayed bridge which will join Cebu City and Mactan Island in the Philippines, a location repleted with logistical … Read more
Seven Raimondi tower cranes at work for the Middle East’s premier student accommodation complex
Five MRT294s and two ER240s were deployed at Nest, part of Arada’s Aljada megaproject in Sharjah. Raimondi Middle East deployed seven cranes for the construction of Nest, an integrated student complex … Read more
Top Crane Accidents & Recoveries In November/December 2021
1. Tower Crane overturned in Southern Germany A tower crane collapsed on a job site in Gemmingen, near Heilbronn in southern Germany, last Monday (1st Nov), damaging a truck parked … Read more
HAB Construction Pays Maximum Fine For Worker’s
The sessions court in Malaysia has meted out the maximum fine of RM50,000 on a construction company for failing to ensure the safety and welfare of its workers, which resulted … Read more