by admin | Apr 17, 2017 | Constuction & Business News, Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News, Workforce News
Maxim Crane Works L.P., the largest provider of crane rental and lifting services in the U.S., is looking at expanding its operations in Greater Cincinnati. Maxim Crane Works is proposing to construct an additional 17,000-square-foot building to house executives and...
by admin | Apr 11, 2017 | Constuction & Business News, Workforce News
A Chinese chemical company has agreed to build a $1.12 billion chemical manufacturing plant in Louisiana after the state’s economic development arm promised it a $4.3 million infrastructure grant. The agreement between Wanhua Chemical Group and Gov. John Bel...
by admin | Apr 3, 2017 | Equipment & Construction Videos, Workforce News
Joshua Dybka of Ramona is a crane operator downtown. His daily view is one of the best in the city. From his crane cab, he’s almost seen it all. However, a few days back, this was a first, even for him. “I look on the ground and there’s an American...
by admin | Apr 3, 2017 | Constuction & Business News, Manufacturer News, Workforce News
EAST PEORIA — Local 974 United Auto Workers “overwhelmingly ratified” the supplemental local agreement of a proposed six-year contract with Caterpillar Inc. in a Saturday vote, according to a message on uawcaterpillar.org. According to the PJ Star, most UAW members...
by admin | Mar 29, 2017 | Manufacturer News, Workforce News
WORKERS from excavator manufacturer Komatsu have pitted their wits against peers from across Europe in a company skills competition. Komatsu UK hosted the annual Technology Olympics contest, which allowed its brightest talents to prove their mettle against rivals from...
by admin | Mar 20, 2017 | Heavy Equipment, Crane & Construction Accidents, Workforce News
Harold Foote, 58, was working to put in a drain pipe on Franklin Road near Joplin Road when dirt collapsed on him, burying him up to his mid-chest, Canyon County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Marv Dashiell said Monday. Bystanders and emergency workers dug him out, but he...
