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Fascan, JekkoUSA to Exhibit New, Popular Units at CONEXPO 2023

Crane manufacturer to exhibit articulating cranes, minicranes, and multiloaders

Fascan International and JekkoUSA have announced their plans to exhibit more than 20 cranes at the 2023 CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibition, Festival Lot, Booth F9627, March 14–18, 2023 in Las Vegas. Fascan and JekkoUSA are the exclusive U.S. distributors of Fassi articulating cranes and Jekko minicranes, respectively.

Attendees will be able to see the new line of AlmaCrawlers, as well as the Fassi-Jekko hybrid JF Series, which combines the power of a knuckleboom crane with the maneuverability of a minicrane.

FASCAN will be displaying 10 truck-mounted cranes, from one of its smallest—the “micro” M40A.1.14—to one of its largest—the F1750. Also on display will be the F600SE.44—with a 100+ foot vertical reach—modified with a saw attachment for tree care applications.

Full line of exhibited Fassis:

JEKKOUSA will be exhibiting nine models of minicranes, including three from the JF Series, three from the MPK Series of pick-and-carry cranes, and the SPX650 minicrane with a maximum lift of more than 11,000 lbs.

Fascan will be also exhibiting three models of ALMACRAWLERS with a range of carrying capacities from 6,610 lbs. to 6 tons. These multiloaders are radio-remote controlled, tracked carriers able to transport heavy loads and keep them secure and level on uneven surfaces.

All three equipment lines will have their teams of specialists available at Booth F9627, including CEO Bernie Faloney and representatives from the equipment’s manufacturers to answer questions about the company’s newest equipment, safety components, and developing trends in the U.S. and international crane markets.

For more information, visit fascan.com, jekkousa.com, or multiloaderusa.com.

Show Details

Crane Hot Line’s January 2023 issue featured an examination of knuckleboom cranes, the state of the market, and what’s new in that sector. Of course, Fascan was right in the thick of the discussion.

Read the full article here, and see what Bernie Faloney, Fascan President and CEO, and others had to say about the state of the market.

Fascan names Tim Harkins National Railroad Specialist

Tim HarkinsFascan International, exclusive U.S. distributor of Fassi articulating cranes, announced today that Tim Harkins has been named the company’s National Railroad Specialist.

In his new role, Harkins will be strengthening sales and distribution channels to railroads and other customers and businesses with rail-specific projects and needs. Harkins has served as Fascan’s Southeast Regional Manager since 2013. His new territory will extend across the entire U.S.

Harkins brings more than 20 years of experience as a successful crane sales professional. His base of operation will be in Atlanta.

“The rail industry has highly specialized lifting needs, and Fassi is uniquely equipped to meet them,” said Bernie Faloney, Fascan’s President and CEO. “We’re delighted to have Tim bring his experience, knowledge of both Fassi cranes and the rail industry, and passion for problem solving to this growing market.”

“Mr. Harkins has a proven track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships in the rail sector, which will benefit customers as well as Fascan,” Faloney said.

Fassi articulating cranes have been at the forefront of global rail applications for more than 30 years, and Fascan’s creation of this specialized position reflects its commitment to the growing needs of the industry in the U.S.

National trade publication Crane Hot Line covers Fascan/MultiloaderUSA announcement

Read the full article here.

Almac Tracked Carriers Now Available in U.S. via MultiloaderUSA

Arrival of self-propelled carriers adds increased transport options to a variety of industries

Fascan International has announced that it will launch the full line of Almac Almacrawlers to the United States market under an exclusive agreement with Almac of Viadana, Italy. Fascan, currently the exclusive U.S. distributor of Fassi cranes, will begin delivery of AlmaCrawler tracked carriers immediately through its new company, Multiloader USA.

Multiloaders are radio-remote controlled, tracked carriers, able to transport heavy loads and keep them secure and level on uneven or sloped surfaces. Almac carriers employ a patented bi-leveling technology to transport and keep a load safely horizontal even when moving on terrain at an incline of up to 20°.

MultiloaderUSA will distribute the ML line of AlmaCrawlers: the ML 2.5, ML 3.0, and ML 6.0, with maximum loads of 5,500 lbs, 6,610 lbs, and 13,000 lbs, respectively. These new machines offer advantages to users in a wide range of industries: glass handling, industrial door and window installation, construction, power generation and distribution, and manufacturing, among others.

“The addition of these multiloaders to the U.S. market will give companies added versatility through the expanded transporting options to our existing line of small-, medium- and heavy-duty lifting equipment,” said Bernie Faloney, Fascan’s president and CEO. “In addition to broadening the choices we offer to our customers, MultiloaderUSA enables us to better service our existing customers and access new markets.”

MultiloaderUSA will be exhibiting its new equipment at the JekkoUSA booth (#3104) at the 2022 Glass Build America Expo in Las Vegas, October 18–20.

For more information, call (410) 388-9144 or visit multiloaderusa.com.


The cover story of Crane Hot Line’s January 2021 issue featured the increasing popularity of knuckleboom cranes, and Fascan/Fassi equipment was right in the thick of the discussion.

Read the full article here, and see what Bernie Faloney, Fascan President and CEO, and others had to say about the state of the market.

Tried and True

Fassi leads the field in prototype testing

Some crane manufacturers have shifted their prototype testing from physical to digital: instead of actual repetitions, product failures are calculated via algorithm and computer simulation.

Fassi is not one of those companies.

As part of its standard testing, Fassi:

As a result, Fassi’s testing procedures exceed both E.U. and U.S. standards and requirements.

Check out the video to learn more.


Terex to distribute Fassi Across U.S. markets

New agreement to add 19 locations to Fascan’s service reach

Fascan International announced today that it has entered into a dealer partnership with Terex Services as a full service dealer for Fassi products.

As part of this partnership, Terex Services will provide maintenance, repair, and parts for Fassi products across all of its 19 branch locations in the U.S. Terex Services will also sell and install Fassi cranes and attachments at select locations.

The addition of Terex Services locations expands Fascan’s sales and service reach to more than 120 locations across all 50 states.

Terex Services installs and provides parts, maintenance and repair services for Terex Utilities equipment, Genie aerial work platforms and Load King cranes and similar equipment from other manufacturers.

“We’re very excited to have Terex Services as part of the Fassi family,” says Bernie Faloney, Fascan’s CEO. “Along with its 19 locations, Terex Services’ field service technicians will expand Fascan’s ability to assist U.S. Fassi users nationwide in keeping their Fassi knuckleboom cranes running and profitable.”

“Fassi knuckleboom cranes have always been a great complement to utility fleets performing above- and below-ground utility work,” says Nick Cammisa, Director of Service Sales at Terex. “We are pleased to partner with Fascan to be able to offer service support to its customers.”

Retracing the Path of Lincoln

Fascan’s contribution to a Civil-War-era reconstruction project in Lancaster, Pa., was covered in the April 2020 issue of Crane Hot Line. Read the full article here about how a Fassi F1950RAL helped construct and preserve different elements of a railroad site built for President Abraham Lincoln.

To our Fassi and Fascan family, partners, and customers:

COVID-19 UpdateAs global concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak grows, Fascan and Fassi are doing everything we can to safeguard the health of our customers, our staff and our community at large, and also maintain the highest quality of service and support for you. Here are a few things you need to know as we progress through the next few weeks:

First, we have asked our employees to work remotely for their own safety, and also to answer state and federal governments’ requests to stay home.

Next, our parts and service departments will still be on hand to answer phone calls and emails.

Finally, the staff of Albino-Italy-based Fassi, for whom Fascan is the exclusive U.S. distributor, are working from their homes where practical. The Fassi manufacturing plant is closed at this time, but they are hopeful to be up and running by early April.

Please do not hesitate to call any of our team members for any concerns that you have. We will try our very best to accommodate your needs.

Together we will get through this crisis and we will come out the other side stronger and better.

Sincerely
Bernie Faloney
President & CEO
Fascan International

Fascan closes a successful ConExpo 2020

Fascan at ConExpo 2020Fascan International drew an enthusiastic response to its 2020 ConExpo exhibit in Las Vegas, March 10-13.

The show, which covered some 2.5 million square feet of exhibitor space, and despite experiencing some disruption and an early-wrap up due to concerns over COVID-19, drew more than 2,000 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors.

The Fascan/Fassi exhibit site saw hundreds of visitors at this year’s show. Many of those attendees showed special interest in the JF545, a powerful, versatile representative of the new JF Series, which combines the accessibility and mobility of a Jekko minicrane with the power and lifting/placing capabilities of a Fassi knuckleboom crane.

The JF545 features a maximum lift of 34,100 lbs., a maximum horizontal reach of 91.8' (with jib), and a maximum vertical reach of 98.4' (with jib)

“Crane owners and operators are on a continuous search for ways to lift more, in more efficient ways, and within a smaller footprint,” said Bernie Faloney, president and CEO of Fascan. “We opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for them this year with the JF Series, and the response was fantastic.”

ConExpo is one of the largest exhibitions of heavy equipment in the world, and the largest in North America. It is held every three years for the construction and concrete industries.

The new F375SE.14—a lighter, stronger crane for the wallboard market

F375SE.14Fascan International is pleased to introduce the 7-story Fassi F375SE.14, with a maximum lifting capacity of more than 7,900 lbs., a vertical reach of 84' and a horizontal reach of more than 72'.

This new model features an extension on the main boom and 4 extensions on the outer boom, allowing operators to extend the boom vertically to 38' with a load before knuckling over and extending it to its full reach.

Another enhancement on the F375SE is that the inner boom can be extended at any angle. On previous load charts, the inner boom angle could only be extended after the boom was above 45 degrees.

These features offer unique benefits to the operation of unloading and distributing stacks of wallboard over obstacles in a variety of situations.

The F375SE.14 and its F375SE.13 counterpart also feature a ten-sided boom, which increases the overall strength and stability of the boom when compared to a traditional diamond-shaped structure.

It also incorporates stronger steel into the boom structure which allows for a lighter overall design without affecting the crane's maximum lift. This increases the overall vehicle payload and enables operators to carry more and make fewer trips to and from a jobsite.

Dealers and technicians were given a tour of these and other features:

Contact your Fascan representative for details.


Bernie Faloney interviewed by ConstructionTV

Bernie Faloney at World of Concrete ExpoDuring the 2019 World of Concrete Expo, which took place in Las Vegas this past January, Bernie Faloney gave a short interview with ConstructionTV and offered his comments on the strengths of articulating cranes in general and Fassi machines in particular.

See the full video here


Fascan CEO Featured in Crane Hot Line Article

Fascan CEO Bernie Faloney was featured among a collection knuckleboom crane experts in the January 2019 issue of Crane Hot Line. Faloney offered his insight into the state of the articulating crane market and the growth in popularity of these increasingly versatile machines.

Download the article or read it online

Crane Specialists Solve Problem with a Fassi F1500XP

A Fassi F1500XP enabled Crane Specialists to complete a hospital project safely.Fascan's work with University of Maryland's shock trauma center was showcased in an article in the January 2019 issue of American Cranes & Transport about the versatility and range of articulating cranes.

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A Cut Above: Fascan to Exhibit Tree Care Equipment at 2018 TCI Expo

Fascan Tree Care EquipmentDon't miss Fascan's exhibit at Booth #1537 of the 2018 Tree Care Industry Expo (TCI), November 8-10 in Charlotte, NC.

Fascan will be featuring several industry-specific cranes, including a including a Western Star 4700 with a F515RA2.26 tree service crane and a freightliner with a Fassi grapple unit.

TCI Expo is the only industry trade show focused on advancing tree care businesses, including diverse exhibitors and equipment, as well as workshops, seminars and discussions for experts to share their knowledge and best practices in business and arboriculture. Go to the Expo website.

See a video of a Fassi at work in the Monza Park Agricultural School in northern Italy, which has trained some of Europe's finest gardeners and arborists for more than 30 years.


Fascan shares insights in June 2018 American Crane & Transport

In the June 2018 issue of American Cranes and Transport, Fascan president Bernie Faloney offers insight into the new technical capabilities and the rise in popularity of articulating cranes.

Read the full interview here.

Introducing Jackie Stacey, Fascan Parts Representative

Jackie StaceyFascan is pleased to introduce Jackie Stacey as its new parts representative.

Jackie will be managing all sales, shipping and inventory control for the parts department, as well as fielding all parts-related customer inquiries.

"Fascan maintains more than $5 million in crane parts in our headquarters so we can respond quickly to customer requests and get cranes back on the job," says Bernie Faloney, Fascan CEO. "Jackie's experience with distribution and inventory makes her an asset to our team."

Jackie comes to Fascan from Sephora, where she was an inventory control coordinator at that company's Maryland distribution center. She also traveled out of state on Sephora's behalf to train inventory personnel in support of the launch of new distribution centers.

Fascan International Donates Five Cranes to Ocean City Reef Foundation

Equipment will be used in the construction of artificial reefs

Fascan International announced today it will donate five electric cranes to the Ocean City Reef Foundation (OCRF) of Ocean City, Md.

Valued at close to $290,000, the cranes will be used by OCRF to load reef building materials onto barges for off load at the reef sites several miles off shore and in other ways that further the mission of the organization.

Reef building materials, which can range from scrap iron and concrete to boats and other vessels, rest on the ocean floor and become the starting point for a reef community. Mussels, sponges and corals use the new material as a foundation to create a living reef which in turn hosts populations of fish, lobsters, crabs and shrimp that feed on the reef and are food for other sea life.

As part of the contribution, Fascan dealer Crane Specialists, Inc. of Manheim, Pa., will maintain the cranes to keep them operational while in OCRF’s service.

“We’re overwhelmed by this donation,” says Monty Hawkins, OCRF’s director. “These cranes will make it easier for us to not only build the aquatic ecosystem, but also stimulate economic growth for our area in the form of diving, recreational fishing and eco-tourism.”

“We saw an opportunity to match equipment with an organization that needed it,” says Bernie Faloney, Fascan CEO. “It’s a great thing when businesses can work together to share resources—especially when it benefits the larger community.”

For more information about OCRF, visit www.ocreefs.org.


Watch Fassi at Work

See a video of a Fassi at work in the Monza Park Agricultural School in northern Italy, which has trained some of Europe's finest gardeners and arborists for more than 30 years.


Fascan Closes a Successful Con Expo 2017

Fascan International drew an enthusiastic response to its exhibit during the 2017 Con Expo trade show in Las Vegas, March 7-11. Fascan displayed a variety of light-to-heavy-duty articulating crane of different lifting and reaching capacities.

The show, which covered some 2.5 million square feet of exhibitor space, drew more than 120,000 visitors. Attendees that stopped by the Fascan site showed special interest in Fascan's largest crane, the F2150 RAL, with a maximum lifting capacity of 160 tm.

In addition to the large capacity equipment models, one of the most sought-after features this year was the newest generation of telematics --the use of cloud-based computer technology to coordinate wireless communications and reporting between equipment and its owners and operators.

These systems, like the Fassi IoC system, manages all of the information available from the operation and location of the crane, to maintenance and usage statuses, to the overall performance status of the machine.

"Crane operators used to have to keep tabs on these kinds of things using a pencil and a logbook," said Bernie Faloney, president and CEO of Fascan. "Now, cranes can report on themselves, relaying their own updates about their overall performance and status."

Con Expo is one of the largest exhibitions of heavy equipment in the world. It is held every three years for the construction and concrete industries.


Fascan International to Exhibit at the 2017 International Roofing Expo (IRE)

Fassi cranes have been globally recognized as some of the best designed and supported articulated cranes available. Fascan will be featuring several of these industry-specific cranes at the 2017 IRE in Las Vegas, including: the F365RA.2.25L322, built by Truck Crane Solutions (TCS) of Baltimore, Md, and the F330SE.24 sheetrock crane, a proven industry workhorse built by ERS of Tampa, Fla.

Fascan will each have its teams of specialists available at Booth numbers 1505 and 303, including CEO Bernie Faloney, to answer questions about the company's newest equipment and developing trends in the U.S. and international crane market.

Click here for more information about the International Roofing Expo.

Fascan at 2017 World of Concrete Expo

Fascan International, the U.S. distributor of Italian-based Fassi Cranes, will have several models of new knuckleboom cranes and popular heavy duty cranes on display at the 2017 World Of Concrete expo, Booth C6102, on January 17-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Some of the new models Fascan will be exhibiting will be:

Fassi's new crane models expand the company's already significant capacities for reach and load handling.

Fascan will have their team of sales representatives available, including CEO Bernie Faloney, to answer questions about the company's newest equipment, safety components, as well as the state of the construction and concrete-handling equipment markets.

Fassi brings custom, quality solutions to lifting challenges of every size. Fascan and its partners have adapted Fassi cranes to a variety of truck frames for use in a variety of industries including mass transit, utilities, telecommunications, agriculture and more.

Fascan experts interviewed in October 2016 American Crane & Transport

When considering an articulating crane purchase, there are key questions to ask yourself besides "what am I going to be lifting?" That's just the topic Fascan technical experts Tim Huggins and Jason Harlow discuss in the October 2016 issue of American Crane & Transport.

Read the full interview here.

Bernie Faloney of Fascan Featured in Trade Magazines

Bernie Faloney provided some important perspective in two recent trade magazines: American Crane & Transport's June 2016 issue (Knuckling Up) and Lift and Access's July/August issue (Smooth Operation). Bernie served as a source about the development of the articulating crane market, and extending the life of a hydraulic crane through proper greasing and maintenance, respectively.


Ask An Expert: Jeff Kline; Crane Specialists, Inc

Ask An ExpertOur Most Challenging Project

Jeff Kline has been an owner for Crane Specialists, Inc. in Manheim, Pa. for more than 25 years. We asked for insight on how he has seen the crane market develop, as well as some details about one of the more interesting projects on which his company had consulted.

See the full interview here.

New boom truck lifts drywall—and raises diabetes awareness

Salem, Oregon-based Dallwig Brothers Building Supply added a new boom truck to its fleet that will not only help builders, but will also serve as a visible tool for public awareness campaign in the fight against Type I diabetes.

Dallwig Brothers commissioned the truck, a 2016 Western Star 4700SB with a Fassi 360SE.24 FSC-LR wallboard crane, because of a close family connection to the disease: Clayton Dallwig-Black, grandson of Susan Dallwig, the company's owner, was diagnosed with T1D in 2009.

Dallwig Brothers unveiled the bright blue boom truck and presented a check for $50,000 to the Oregon/SW Washington Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) at a ceremony on February 17. Dallwig Brothers has also pledged an annual donation of 25 cents for every mile the new truck is on the road.

The boom truck was designed and constructed by Baltimore-based Fascan International, the U.S. distributor of Fassi articulating cranes, and Wisconsin-based V&H Inc.- Heavy Trucks. It is a 2016 Western Star 4700SB with a 450 HP DD13 Engine, equipped with a Fassi 360SE.24 FSC-LR wallboard crane with a lifting capacity of 2500lbs @ 59'2".


The Precast Show 2016

The Precast Show 2016REMINDER: Don't miss Fascan at the 2016 The Precast Show, March 3-4, in Nashville

Don't forget that you can see the Fassi F1950RAL and other heavy duty Fassi models at the 2016 Precast Show in Nashville, Tennessee, March 3-4, Booth 401. Fassi cranes are becoming increasingly well known in the precast marketplace for delivering maximum lifting capabilities while still being easily mounted on a trailer and transportable to jobsites without special equipment or permits.

Find out more about The Precast Show here

Fascan Wraps Up World of Concrete

Fascan International exhibited several models of its newest knuckleboom cranes and control/safety systems last month at World of Concrete 2016 expo in Las Vegas.

World of Concrete is the industry's only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries.

"We were happy to see so many of our customers and interested professionals at World of Concrete," said Fascan CEO Bernie Faloney. "Fascan has a reputation for problem solving in the field of precast concrete placement, and we were glad to display some of the equipment that solves those problems."

Click here for "Rebuilding The Tower," Fascan's most prominent concrete project to date.


Pink boom truck auction gives cancer research a $200,000 lift

Baltimore-based Fascan International, the U.S. distributor of Fassi articulating cranes, and Marshfield, Wisconsin-based V&H Inc- Heavy Trucks, raised $200,000 for cancer research through the auction of a one-of-a-kind, pink boom truck at the 2015 Intex Expo in Long Beach, California.

The net profit from the sale of the truck will benefit the Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation of Marshfield, Wisconsin, and that organization's efforts toward finding a cure for breast cancer. The winning bid was made by Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS) of Tucker, Georgia.

The boom truck, a Western Star 4700SB with a Fassi 360SE.24 wallboard crane, was exclusively designed by V&H Trucks.

"We couldn't be more pleased by the response to this auction," said Tim Wolf, General Sales Manager at V&H Inc-Heavy Trucks. "We wanted to use our expertise to support the Marshfield Clinic Research Fund and the important work of diagnosing and treating cancer. We're very proud that our colleagues in the industry responded to this effort, and that the end result will benefit a cause that affects so many."

For more information about the "Reaching for a Cure" boom truck, contact Amy Boson at (800) 826-2308.

F1950 Featured in Lift & Access

Fassi's F1950 was featured as part of Keystone Concrete Products' boom truck, the largest boom truck of its kind in North America, in Lift & Access' Spring 2015 Telecommunication & Utility Construction supplement.

Click here to read the full article.

ERS & the City of Ft. Meyers

Congratulations to City of Ft. Meyers on the purchase of their F385! Dave Johnson and the team at ERS in Tampa did an outstanding job working with Ft. Meyers in completing this build for them.


Cherokee Truck Equipment & Norfolk Southern

Congratulations to Norfolk Southern on their purchase of their first Fassi F135A.2.23! Job well done by Cherokee Truck Equipment with the install and stability testing! Thanks to all involved!


JMG Pick-and-Carry Cranes Now Available in U.S. via JMG USA

Arrival of popular self-propelled cranes adds increased lifting options to a variety of industries

JMG USAFascan International announced today that it will launch the full line of JMG Cranes to the United States market under an exclusive agreement with JMG Cranes of Piacenza, Italy. Fascan, currently the exclusive U.S. distributor of Fassi Cranes, will begin delivery of JMG Cranes in January 2014. Fascan will distribute JMG cranes through its new company, JMG USA.

The JMG crane's unique design of self-propelled pick-and-carry cranes provides front-wheel power, enabling higher load capacity than similar-sized cranes. JMG cranes, which are available in capacity ranges from 2-60 tons, are capable of hoisting and placing loads without the need for stabilizers.

JMG cranes, available in either driveable or radio remote controlled models, are powered by either a battery or a "plug-in," rechargeable power source and consume no fossil fuels. JMG cranes offer advantages to users in a wide range of industries: power generation and distribution, water and sewage treatment, chemical manufacturers, refineries, precast or prefabricated concrete or other structures, glass installation, and aerospace, among others.

"The addition of JMG products to the U.S. market will give companies added versatility through the expanded options to our existing line of small-, medium- and heavy-duty equipment," said Bernie Faloney, Fascan's president and CEO. "In addition to broadening the choices we offer to our customers, this initiative enables us to better service our existing customers and access new markets."

Fascan International to Exhibit New Equipment and Systems at CONEXPO 2014

Heavy and light duty cranes, safety and control systems to be featured

CONEXPO 2014Fascan International will be exhibiting several models of new knuckleboom cranes and control/safety systems at CON EXPO, Booth 2736, on March 4-8, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The new products Fascan will be featuring will include, but are not limited to:

Fassi brings custom, quality solutions to lifting challenges of every size. Fascan and its partners have adapted Fassi cranes to a variety of truck frames for use in a variety of industries including mass transit, utilities, telecommunications, agriculture and more.

Fascan will have their full team of sales representatives available, as well as CEO Bernie Faloney and National Service Manager Dan Jacobs to answer questions about the company's newest equipment, safety components, as well as the state of the construction and heavy equipment markets.

Crane & Rigging Hot Line features Fascan Wallboard Service Program

The continuing success of Fascan's unique maintenance agreement is featured in the October 2013 issue of the Crane & Rigging Hot Line trade publication.

Click here to view the article.

Fascan cranes at the Electric Power Conference

Electric Power ConferenceOn May 15-17, Fascan International will be displaying two of its F110 cranes at the Electric Power Conference in Baltimore.

Fascan, which will be one of the largest displays at the Expo this year, will be sharing its booth space with JekkoUSA and its Jekko Minicranes, compact crawler cranes designed to provide lifting and maneuvering capabilities in confined work areas.

Come visit Fascan at Booth 905, take a closer look at the F110, talk with the team of Fascan experts, and check out the Jekko minicranes.

The Electric Power Expo Conference is organized and programmed by more than 100 industry leaders and covers the most important strategic and tactical issues in the power industry.

Click here to visit the Electric Power Expo site.

Jekko and Fassi featured in American Crane & Transport

The Jekko man-machine interface (JEMMI) and Fassi's radio remote control were featured in an article about remote control technology in the May 2012 issue of American Crane & Transport. The article outlined the different ways in which remote control technology improves the function and safety of crane operation.

Click here to read the full article.

Fascan International to be Exclusive U.S. Representative for Jekko Cranes

New agreement offers added depth and versatility to Fascan's product line

Jekko USAFascan International, exclusive U.S. distributor of Fassi Cranes, announced today it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Ormet SpA of Italy to supply Jekko minicranes to the U.S. market.

Jekko minicranes are compact crawler cranes designed to provide lifting and maneuvering capabilities in confined work areas. Each crane is equipped with retractable, stabilizing outriggers and is ideal for operating in interior project spaces. These versatile machines give operators lifting capacities ranging from 1.2 to 4.0 tons.

Applications for Jekko minicranes include glass handling and installation, steel erection, HVAC, infrastructure repair, utility servicing, precast concrete installation and landscaping.

The Jekko minicrane's unique design allows for a higher load capacity and lighter boom than similar-sized cranes. Jekko 's integrated CAN-BUS microprocessor system gives operators precision control, and all Jekko cranes are equipped with radio remote control for boom functions.

"The addition of Jekko products complements our substantial line of small-, medium- and heavy-duty equipment," said Bernie Faloney, Fascan's president and CEO. "In addition to broadening the choices we offer to our customers, this initiative enables Fascan to access new, end-user markets."

Feature in Crane & Rigging Hot Line

Fascan, Jekko and Jekko's exclusive distributor JekkoUSA was featured in this April 2012 Crane & Rigging Hot Line Spotlight column on mini cranes. The magazine interviewed Fascan president Bernie Faloney at the November 2011 Lift & Access Showcase in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Rebuilding The Tower

National trade publication Equipment Today published this article about Fascan International's role in the reconstruction of One World Trade Center, and the expertise Fascan brought to bear on a unique materials-handling challenge.

Read article at forconstructionpros.com

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FASSI Cranes on Barge Tanker

Fassi F110A.23 cranes with winches are fastened to each side of this 630-foot barge to handle 50' long fuel hoses that deploy fuel to other ships or to fuel dumping stations. Both cranes are self contained with explosion-proof electric motors and electronics. The cranes were assembled and installed by Crane Sales & Service, Inc. with Fascan's assistance.

Crane Sales & Service, Inc.
610 S. Union Rd
Union, IL 60180
Phone: 888.893.3445
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FASSI at the ICUEE The Demo Expo Show

This crane will be showing at the ICUEE Demo Expo Show in Louisville, Kentucky, October 4th - 6th, 2011. The Fassi F110A.22 was installed by:

DUECO, INC.
N4 W22610 Bluemound Road
Waukesha, WI 53187
Phone: 262.547.8500
Email:
www.dueco.com


Fassi's F110 Critical in New U.S. Battlefield Tool

The Clarksville Register of Clarksville Tenn, profiled the Joint Recovery and Distribution System (JRADS), one of the key pieces of vehicle recovery equipment being used by the U.S. Army's 101st Sustainment Brigade. The recovery equipment was designed to retrieve damaged vehicles in combat zones like Iraq and Afghanistan. Fassi's F110 crane is a critical component to this new battlefield tool.

Read article at clarksvilleonline.com

June 2011 Crane Hot Line

Fascan CEO Bernie Faloney contributed his expert opinion in this June 2011 Crane Hot Line article on knuckleboom cranes. To read the full article, click here.

Fascan Lends Expertise to Potential Crane Buyers

This article in Equipment Today featured Fascan as the expert on helping businesses ask and answer crucial questions before adding a hydraulic crane to their fleet.

Read article at forconstructionpros.com

Fascan assists in University of Maryland's Shock Trauma Center

This May 2011 article from American Crane & Transport tells the story of how Fascan helped solve a complex problem during the construction of The University of Maryland's Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Md. To read the full article, click here.

Fassi Goes To Indy

Giuffre Brothers Cranes, Inc. announced that it is the official recovery vehicle for the 2011 Indianapolis 500. Upon request by Mel Harder, head of operations at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Giuffre Brothers Cranes, Inc., the "Official Boom Truck" supplier for the Speedway, developed and fabricated a special crane and flat bed that will be used to lift, recover and clear disabled race cars from the track. The new Safety Recovery Vehicle (SRV), is a Giuffre/Fassi hydraulic crane mounted on a Ford F750 chassis with a 20-foot flat body complete with special vehicle safety tie downs and emergency alert lighting.

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Fassi cranes assist in rescue operations for trapped Chilean miners

Fassi Gru S.p.A, Fascan's parent company, received recognition in several industry publications for its critical role in the rescue of 33 miners in Copiapo, Chile. To read the full article, click here.

Fascan featured in Gaylord Hotel profile

Fascan's wallboard cranes were featured in this November 2009 Walls & Ceilings case study on the construction of the Gaylord National Hotel in National Harbor, MD. The article illustrated the critical role of the SE wallboard cranes and Fascan customer Eldersburg Building Supply in the construction of an $865 million facility.

Fascan transit crane equipment profiled in multiple Spring 2010 publications

Leading heavy equipment magazines Equipment Today, Crane Hot Line and Construction Superintendent all featured articles in their Spring 2010 issues about Fascan's unique subway repair crane, which was specially commissioned for use in New York City's transit system.

SE Crane maintenance program spotlighted

Industrial Equipment News published this article in January 2010 about the remarkable incentives that Fascan incorporated into its wallboard crane preventive maintenance program.

Fascan Goes International

In June 2010, Fascan International and its parent company Fassi showcased a series of new IED interrogation attachments at the Eurosatory Defense Exhibition in Paris. Print coverage included a profile in the Jane's Defence daily show magazine, La Industria Italiana per la Difesa and others.

Fascan on site at Freedom Towers project

Collavino Construction Company has contracted with Fascan International and the Fassigroup to assist in the construction of the Freedom Tower construction project in New York City.

Fassi is using its F800BXP crane to distribute rebar, concrete fixing material and more to each floor after it has been lifted from the ground by a larger boom crane. Fassi engineers designed a drop-on, plug-and-play solution for the project: a matching pedestal base that connected to Collavino's tower using just four pins. The base incorporated an electric motor, pump, hydraulic tank, oil cooler and electrical box.

TM20/TM30 Trailer-Mounted Power Trowel Handling System

Take a Load Off...the Easy Way

Handles Power Trowels With Ease