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Southwest Industrial Rigging announces acquisition by Woody Weld and names Cody Ward as CEO to guide future growth.

Tanja Dysli, TVH COO, is recognized among the Top 100 Women in Supply Chain by Supply Chain Digital.

NCCCO Foundation launches free recruitment playbook to help crane companies attract skilled operators and diversify the workforce.

WPPE named Hiab dealer across Midwest, expanding crane and lifting equipment offerings in four states.

Kennedy Wire Rope supplies 7,000-lb vacuum lifter for laser cut steel handling with overhead crane.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 partners with AFSP to raise $112K for suicide prevention and mental health awareness in construction.

Bragg Companies adds five Liebherr all-terrain cranes, including the LTM 1650-8.1 and LTM 1300-6.4, expanding its fleet at CONEXPO 2026.

Superior Rigging and Erecting promotes Zach Olsen to president, succeeding Patrick Lewis, who remains CEO and continues leading the company’s direction.

United Rentals launches Equipment Agent, an AI assistant designed to help customers identify and compare equipment for rental projects.

Groundbreaking marks the first Prop 479 transportation project at the Loop 303 and I-17 interchange in Maricopa County.