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April 2, 2026

Why Vibration Is Still an Under-Discussed Problem in Mining

At WireCo, recent discussions around synthetic boom pendants have brought renewed focus to factor that is often overlooked in mining operations: vibration, and how it affects both equipment and operators over time. Spend any time around large mining equipment, particularly electric rope shovels, and the scale of the forces involved is clear. one thing becomes […]

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March 10, 2026

What CONEXPO 2026 Revealed About the Future of Lifting Performance

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 made one thing clear: lifting technology continues to advance at an impressive pace. The cranes on display were larger, more capable, and increasingly integrated with digital jobsite systems designed to improve productivity and visibility across projects. At the same time, the week reinforced something more fundamental. As cranes become more powerful and project […]

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February 19, 2026

What crane operators should be thinking about ahead of CONEXPO

As CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 approaches, it’s worth looking beyond the headlines about bigger machines and smarter systems, and focusing on the fundamentals that actually determine performance in the field. Most of the buzz will be about higher capacities, automation, and digital features. But if you talk to crane operators and fleet managers day to day, performance […]

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January 30, 2026

How U.S. tariffs are helping and hindering U.S. manufacturing

Manufacturing rarely responds to tariffs with a single price adjustment. The first response is usually hesitation. When trade policy shifts, buyers delay commitments, suppliers wait for clarity and projects slow while companies try to understand what costs will look like in practice. That pattern has played out again as U.S. tariffs have taken effect. For […]

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November 12, 2025