Crane & Hoist Canada

Our first issue of the year is here to kick off 2025! Check it out today: https://shorturl.at/O0A6S ▶ For our cover story, Ashleigh Kaliszuk provides a firsthand walk through every step of Mammoet’s boom launcher process, who used the device to commission their newest addition from Liebherr Group for their Alberta fleet. ▶ Wondering what the next 12 months have in store for Canada’s crane industry? We spoke to Steve Anema, 2024-25 board chair for the Canadian Crane Rental Association and Clinton Connell BComm, ICD.D executive director of BC Crane Safety on the state of the industry heading into 2025, and where it might be headed. ▶ Andrew Snook spoke to leaders from the Myshak Group of Companies, GUAY and A.W. Leil Cranes & Equipment about the current obstacles presented by provincial discrepancies in transportation limitations surrounding weights and dimensions, and the benefits that the cross-country harmonization of these standards could bring to the sector. ▶ Our showcase of heavy haul trailers highlights the transportation solutions you need for getting your equipment on the road to success, featuring models from Brandt Group of Companies, XL Specialized Trailers, Fontaine Specialized and more. ▶ Plus, columns from Justin Brown on the crucial process of rope selection, Katie Pringle on boosting your workforce through PR and more!

#ICYMI Registration is now open for #WomenInConstruction 2025! Join us for conversations about empowering women in all areas of the construction sector. Register for FREE today: https://shorturl.at/aaS1j

Did you hear? #WomenInConstruction is back for its fifth annual virtual event on March 3 at 1 PM ET! Discussions will centre on inclusive training, transitioning from tools to management, safety and belonging on the jobsite and more! See the full agenda here: https://shorturl.at/b2asx

Couldn't make it to Falcon Equipment Ltd.'s Crane Rodeo this past fall? Matt Jones talked to the team about the successful third installment of the event, and some of the exciting directions the future might hold as it continues to grow in popularity among Western Canada's heavy lifting community: https://shorturl.at/AH6vM

With new mandates surrounding crane inspection now in effect across Ontario, don't miss this article featuring Jason Brown of Kova Engineering Ltd. sharing the key role that logbooks play in the crane inspection process: https://shorturl.at/9UBZ1

Decorating your tower crane with holiday lights is a great way to join in on the season's festive fun. If you're looking to join in on the celebrations, be sure to check out these tips from BC Crane Safety: https://shorturl.at/hLQ70

Our final issue of the year has arrived! Read it here: https://shorturl.at/pMw7h ▶ We close out 2024 with our annual Top 10 Under 40 tradition, highlighting the best of who’s next across the country’s heavy lifting industry. Featuring young leaders from Mammoet Canada Western Ltd., Sterling Crane, NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul, Skycrane Limited, Vertical Crane and Rigging, WrightPlan Inc. and more! ▶ Falcon Equipment Ltd. shared a recap of the 2024 instalment of their popular Crane Rodeo, with this year's winner also providing some expert tips for winning the gold. ▶ The Canadian Crane Rental Association spoke to some of the leaders helping to train the next generation about the current path forward, with Bigfoot Crane Company Inc.'s Ralf Notheis and the IUOE's Lorna Harnum speaking about some of the current opportunities and challenges to joining the sector. ▶ Looking to celebrate the festive season by decorating your tower crane? BC Crane Safety's Albert Wang offers some tips on how to balance safety with the holiday spirit across your machines. ▶ Plus, columns and news from Unirope Limited, Sarens, Nors Group and more!

It's here! Check out this year's Top 10 Under 40: https://shorturl.at/V7qB2 Each year, we recognize ten of the top rising stars from across Canada’s heavy lifting industry. This year’s cohort is no exception when it comes to lifting the sector to new heights, with 2024’s winners spanning a wide range of roles, responsibilities and resumes while all sharing a passion for the industry and a commitment to driving it forward. Featuring: ▶ David Beaudoin, Bridging North America ▶ Mike Brophy, Mammoet Canada Western Ltd. ▶ Sébastien G.Pagé, SGP Crane Repairs ▶ Sean Hutchinson, Sterling Crane ▶ Ashleigh Kaliszuk, Construct YEG ▶ Davis MacGillivray, Skycrane Limited ▶ Andrew Ricard, Capacity Truck & Crane Services Inc. ▶ Pinky Solanki, WrightPlan Inc. ▶ Matt Taylor, Vertical Crane and Rigging ▶ Megan Tomkow, NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Congratulations to this year's winners!

From smart hooks, load stabilizers and sensors, explore the latest in lifting gear in our new roundup. Featuring LUDWIG SYSTEM GmbH, Vita Inclinata Technologies and Symeo GmbH: https://shorturl.at/2DmdT

“False information, especially in an industry such as ours where safety is paramount, can be outright lethal.” 💡 Unirope Limited's president, Justin Brown joins our fold of contributors to share his insights on why subject matter experts remain a critical resource to leverage alongside technology's rapid pace of development: https://shorturl.at/qzb17