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MEC begins North American shipments of its 9-ton CD-9T diesel carry-deck crane, with lifting capacities up to 18,000 pounds.

Brasfield & Gorrie takes delivery of its first Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler crane for a bridge modernization project in Memphis.

Mountain Crane Service adds Tadano boom trucks, knuckle boom cranes, and aerial work platforms to its territory in six western states.

Select Equipment Enterprises appoints Mike Feminella general manager, bringing more than 20 years of tower crane industry experience.

NCCCO Foundation research identifies barriers between crane operator training and certification and offers workforce development recommendations.

Liebherr's MK 88-4.2E mobile crane offers axle loads below 9.2 tonnes, an eight-tonne capacity, and a 45-meter boom radius.

Membertou Development Corporation plans to acquire A.W. Leil Cranes & Equipment, expanding its presence in Atlantic Canada's crane industry.

Elliott Equipment appoints leaders in engineering, plant operations, and manufacturing engineering at its Omaha facility.

Mountain Crane Service expands its Tadano crane distribution territory into Utah, extending local parts and service support.

SC&RA adds 13 new members and welcomes three returning members in crane services, rigging, heavy haul, training, and related industries.