NEWS
Spectacular Bauma China, Palfinger up from Americas and CIS, OSHA fines for Dallas accident, Tiong Woon revenue up but profits down, French turbine contract for Ainscough

BUSINESS
Stock markets fell following the US presidential election on concerns of another petty partisan battle to reach a compromise on the looming fiscal cliff. Chris Sleight reports.

HEAVY LIFTING
The focus in the heavy lifting sector remains at the top end of the scale in projects for the mega cranes that have been emerging from end users in Europe and the USA. Alex Dahm reports.

SITE REPORT
Preparations were being made to dismantle the 3,200 tonne capacity Sarens SGC-120 super heavy lift ring crane at the end of November following its work at a shipyard in China. Graham Anderson went to see it.

WIND TURBINE ERECTION
Wind turbine installation continues to be one of the major sources of crane work but the outlook overall is mixed. Alex Dahm reports.

SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT
A roundup of news from the sector.

INDUSTRY REPORT
While some crane manufacturers have felt the pinch, the biggest crane owners in the world contiunue to maintain large fleets with increasing capabilities. Chris Sleight reports.