Articles by Alex Dahm

Electric crawler cranes new from Liebherr
Published on: 01 December, 2020
Liebherr has introduced a pair of electric crawler cranes, tested and ready for production. Alex Dahm reports
Borger acquires Kelly Green
Published on: 30 November, 2020
Kelly Green Crane Hire acquired by Borger Crane Hire and Rigging Services in Australia
All expands with nine Link-Belts
Published on: 24 November, 2020
Another nine new Link-Belt cranes will join the All fleet taking the total this year to 25 units from this US manufacturer
NFS Leasing boosts Longhorn
Published on: 18 November, 2020
Longhorn meets demand for more lifting capability in New York, USA, with the help of NFS Leasing
Mediaco acquires SE Levage
Published on: 19 October, 2020
Groupe Mediaco, France’s largest crane rental company, adds SE Levage to its portfolio of acquisitions
Maxim offer to improve cash flow
Published on: 17 September, 2020
Using cash to buy high interest bonds will give Maxim Crane Works more than US$10 million a year to reinvest and grow its crane rental business
Heinz Helmut Kempkes RIP
Published on: 07 September, 2020
Head of German industrial crane and aerial platform maker Kuli Hebezeuge dies at 72
Maxim Crane Works acquires from NCSG
Published on: 02 September, 2020
NCSG Crane and Heavy Haul assets and locations join US crane rental major Maxim Crane Works
Palfinger sales down 18%
Published on: 30 July, 2020
First half year sales and EBITDA down by double digits due to Covid-19 and global recession
Auction platform with a difference
Published on: 29 June, 2020
Commission-free sales and sales lead generation are just two benefits of a new online equipment auction platform
Johnson Arabia adds mini cranes
Published on: 30 April, 2020
Changing market drives addition of mini crawler cranes from Maeda to Johnson Arabia rental fleet in GCC countries
Kanoo for Spierings
Published on: 21 April, 2020
Largest Spierings model for Dubai launches Kanoo Cranes as exclusive dealer in the Middle East
RIP: Tim Watson
Published on: 06 April, 2020
We regret to report the death of Tim Watson, technical consultant at the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) in the UK
Tower cranes and the coronavirus
Published on: 31 March, 2020
Advice from CPA on what to do with tower cranes left unattended for months as sites close due to coronavirus
Liebherr statement on Coronavirus
Published on: 30 March, 2020
Production suspended and other measures to slow spread of virus
Highsparks acquired by Uperio
Published on: 27 February, 2020
Uperio Group strengthens its position in the UK tower crane sector by acquiring Highsparks
Maeda updates for 2020
Published on: 20 February, 2020
Updated pair of popular mini crawler models on show at ConExpo
Brand new 120 tonne Liebherr four axle AT
Published on: 18 February, 2020
Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 designed to maximise what can be achieved within the constraints of a four axle carrier
Hubert Palfinger Senior: 1942-2020
Published on: 21 January, 2020
Former head of Palfinger Group, Hubert Palfinger Senior, dies aged 77
Board changes at Terex
Published on: 24 October, 2019
Multiple leavers and joiners to change Terex Corporation board composition at end of 2019
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