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Maeda America appoints Uriquip as authorized dealer in the Southwest
ALL Erection receives Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 crane
Maeda America Appoints Uriquip as Authorized Dealer in the Southwest
Maeda America has named Uriquip as an authorized dealer for the Southwestern U. S., covering Arizona, California, New Mexico and Utah. The agreement includes sales, service and support for Maeda’ s full line of mini cranes and lifting equipment. The partnership was announced at CONEXPO-CON / AGG, where attendees visiting the Maeda booth learned about the company’ s product lineup and the expansion of its regional support network.
Under the new arrangement, Uriquip will provide local inventory, service resources and technical support, giving customers in the region direct access to Maeda’ s compact crane technology. The company also offers rental options and buys used equipment back, giving operators flexibility in sourcing and maintaining machines. Uriquip serves a variety of industries, including construction and mining, where compact, versatile cranes are valued for multiple lifting applications in confined or challenging jobsite environments.
Maeda America sees Uriquip’ s market knowledge, technical expertise and customer-focused approach as a strong fit for its values, and expects the partnership to enhance the company’ s ability to deliver industry-leading products and support in the Southwest. Uriquip views the dealership as an important step in expanding its offerings, representing Maeda’ s equipment and providing local customers with responsive service and solutions.
The partnership strengthens Maeda’ s distribution and service capabilities in a key U. S. region, giving operators in the area easier access to mini cranes designed for versatile, high-demand lifting applications.
ALL Erection Receives Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 Crane
ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. took delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 mobile crane during CONEXPO- CON / AGG 2026, marking the first unit of that model delivered in the U. S.
The handover took place at the North American construction trade show, where Liebherr officially presented the all-terrain crane to the Ohio-based company. The new crane will join ALL Erection’ s fleet as the company continues to expand its lineup of Liebherr machines.
ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. serves as the flagship yard of the ALL Family of Companies, one of the largest crane rental providers in the Midwest. The company operates a large fleet of Liebherr all-terrain cranes and provides lifting services for projects including wind energy
Vita Displays VLN 2.0 development, steel erection, marine and maritime construction and heavy industrial maintenance.
The LTM 1400-6.1 is the successor to the Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 all-terrain crane. The new model becomes the smallest crane in Liebherr’ s lineup to feature Y-guying, which increases lifting capacity compared with its predecessor. The crane is also designed with setup processes intended to simplify deployment and support flexible use across a range of lifting applications.
The LTM 1400-6.1 includes the VarioBallast system, which allows ballast to be adjusted using a hydraulic slewing mechanism. According to the manufacturer, the crane also includes load charts with a maximum wind speed rating of up to 51.2 feet per second( 15.6 meters per second), allowing lifting operations to continue in higher wind conditions.
Vita Industrial presented the Vita Load Navigator 2.0 at CONEXPO, focusing on upgrades to improve operational reliability and precision. The system now includes an additional battery, extending runtime from 10 to 12 hours, and a more compartmentalized design that allows for easier service and configuration changes, including multi-pendant systems and quick-attachment cable harnesses.
The VLN 2.0 is designed to automatically stabilize loads during lifts, helping reduce the risk of collisions and improving control in challenging conditions. The system supports a range of rigging angles and is compatible with multiple applications, including vertical construction, modular building, glazing, precast and oil and gas projects.
The updated sensor suite and data fusion algorithm are intended to improve precision in areas where GPS performance may be limited. The redesign also simplifies maintenance and configuration adjustments, allowing operators to make changes on site more efficiently.
The VLN 2.0 continues a design already in use by contractors, offering extended battery life, automated load stabilization and flexible operation.
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