by admin | Nov 1, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Crane & Lifting News, Energy News, Mining News, Workforce News
Cranes from collapsed transport group McAleese could be shipped as far as Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas after trucks, trailers and lifting equipment (cranes) were put up for sale by GraysOnline. The online auction group has been hired by McAleese...
by admin | Oct 27, 2016 | Heavy Equipment, Crane & Construction Accidents, Ports & Terminals, Workforce News
An employee at the Freeport who in 2010 suffered a permanent injury because of “prehistoric” systems of work was awarded €131,000 in damages. Alexander Ciantar told the court he was injured in December 2010 while performing twist lock manoeuvres consisting...
by admin | Oct 21, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News, Workforce News
Seattle is — for the moment, at least — the tower crane capital of America. As the city transforms with taller and taller buildings, Seattle this summer had 58 construction cranes reshaping the skyline — more than any other city in the country, according to recent...
by admin | Oct 18, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Manufacturer News, Workforce News
Manitowoc Crane Group plant in Shady Grove, PA has again laid off workers. Brian Smith, director of human resources, confirmed the layoff which has affected approximately 85 employees in the production departments. “The cause of the layoff is due to the...
by admin | Oct 13, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Manufacturer News, Workforce News
Revenue and profits at the Kerry-based arm of Swiss crane manufacturer Liebherr soared last year, with demand prompting the division to boost its workforce to more than 840 people. Sales at the Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. Irish unit jumped 27pc to €325m, while...
by admin | Oct 10, 2016 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News, Workforce News
CR Holland Crane Service was commended by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) as having demonstrated its commitment to safety by hiring CCO-certified personnel. By participating in NCCCO’s Committed to Crane Safety programs CR...
