Event Review

By Maggie MacHale

Spanning across 1.5 million square feet, the expo showcased a wide range of exhibitors presenting innovative products, cutting-edge technologies and key updates that are shaping, and are set to transform, the future of the crane and rigging market.

Compressed Innovation

A suite of new products from VMAC offers greater efficiency, versatility and ease of use for mobile utility and construction applications. The company revealed updates across gas-powered, electric and multifunction air systems designed to meet the demands of utility, construction and service fleets.

“ At VMAC, we’ ve really focused on simplicity, practicality and usability from the customer’ s point of view, along with designing systems that are easier to build, service and repair in the field,” said Jamie McPherson, director of engineering at VMAC, during the company’ s press event.

The G90 with FlexDrive AMS delivers up to 90 cubic feet per minute( CFM) at 100 pounds per square inch( psi) continuously and up to 50 CFM at 170 psi for high-pressure applications, automatically adjusting airflow based on load. Its rotary screw design supports continuous operation even in temperatures up to 100 degrees, while an intelligent microprocessor and optional telematics allow for remote monitoring and diagnostics.

VMAC also introduced the battery-electric E30 with Stealth Power, a compact, lightweight 30 CFM compressor powered by a 10-kilowatt nickel manganese cobalt battery pack, offering a 45-minute runtime, low noise levels and integrated telematics. The new 6-in-1 multifunction system, powered by Honda, combines air, hydraulics, welding, generator power, battery charging and boosting in one unit with quieter operation and fuel-saving standby modes.

“ Our customers care that their systems are light, compact and run a long time— and that’ s exactly what we delivered with VMAC,” said Christina Arrington, chief product officer at Stealth Power.“ The E30 combines high energy density, intelligence and efficiency in a way that really benefits utility and service fleets.”

Additional innovations include the Multi-Port Air Manifold, which organizes pneumatic tools for service trucks and vans.

Support That Holds Up

Ground stability remains a critical factor for crane operations, particularly on utility and infrastructure jobs where soft, uneven terrain is common. DICA introduced a new option for those conditions with its EcoMax crane pad, designed to combine steel strength with the durability and cost advantages of recycled composite material.

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