NEWS
HTC buys Kier cranes, CAA’s crane guidance, Allstone’s mega move, First Palfinger Sany Cranes to Russia, Albert Marine on Hurricane Sandy rebuild, Manitex record revenue

PRODUCT NEWS SPECIAL
Entering the super heavy lift crane arena is a new range from Huisman – the Compact Ringer Crane. Alex Dahm reports

BUSINESS
Crane manufacturers’ shares enjoyed modest growth in August, despite a decline on the wider markets. Chris Sleight reports

TOP LIFT PREVIEW
Readers are asked to pick their favourite from our selection of 10 outstanding lifting projects carried out over the last 12 months

TOWER CRANES
Japan’s IHI uses experience gained from a long history to offer customised jib cranes that are individually designed and manufactured. Heinz-Gert Kessel reports

SITE REPORT
A total of 15 Linden Comansa tower cranes have been working at a hydroelectric plant in Portugal. IC reports

ITC PREVIEW
Preparations are well under way for the third ITC conference. An impressive speaker programme includes leading industry figures from around the world. IC previews the 2013 event

SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT REPORT
CPL transported 10 large brewery vessels in the UK. David Weston was there

THE KNOWLEDGE
Marco van Daal turns his attention from transport to cranes with an historical perspective on developments in the lifting industry

TOWER CRANE INDEX
This year’s IC Tower Crane Index indicates a stable and gradually expanding global tower crane market. IC reports

ROPES IN THE INDUSTRY
Requirements for ropes are changing. Laura Hatton spoke to manufacturers about new products to meet
customer demand

SITE REPORT
A Terex CC 8800-1 lattice boom crawler crane on a 1,147 tonne lift in Singapore. IC reports

BICES PREVIEW
A record 1,500 exhibitors will be at the BICES exhibition in China. Helen Wright reports

EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES
A selection of equipment and accessories for all sectors of the lifting industry

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