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Crane Hot Line
About Us

About Us

Leading Source for the North American Crane, Rigging and Specialized Transport Industry

Since 1997, Crane Hot Line has been North America’s leading publication for the crane, rigging and specialized transport industry. Readers are those actively involved in heavy construction, specialty trades, crane and heavy equipment rental, specialized transport, mining, manufacturing, equipment sales and more.

Crane Hot Line offers its readers a broad mix of topics and information relating to the crane and rigging industries, including editorial insight on current issues, new product reviews and interesting crane and rigging accomplishments.

Crane Hot Line's sister publication, Lift and Access, analyzes new technologies, discusses industry trends and reviews unique applications. Our coverage goes beyond equipment introductions. It provides an in-depth look at the advanced engineering, components and ancillary products that further enhance the products’ usage and safety.

In addition to construction and equipment rental, Lift and Access extends its mission to the overhead utility market and fleet procurement managers respectively through its Telecom & Utility Construction and Components & Consumables supplements. Explore the latest editions at www.liftandaccess.com/publications.

Also available is the Hot Line Crane Guide, a leading source for auction and retail pricing and specifications on over 200 manufacturers. This guide is a reliable source of information on all terrain, boom trucks, crawler, hydraulic truck, industrial, lattice truck, mini, rough terrain and tower cranes.

Have questions? Need guidance on the industry? While we don't endorse companies, products or services, we're happy to connect you with helpful information and contacts. Reach out to us at info@cranehotline.com.

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1207 Central Ave FL 2, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Meet Our Team

Sarah Schmidt, Catalyst Communication Network

Sarah Schmidt

Director of Marketing
Brian Ethridge, Catalyst Communication Network

Brian Ethridge

Head of Content
Seth Skydel, Senior Editor Crane Hot Line, Lift & Access

Seth Skydel

Senior Editor
Kevin Janson, Catalyst Communications Network

Kevin Janson

VP of Sales
Olga Dubinok, Catalyst Communication Network

Olga Dubinok

VP of Business Development
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Wendy Zurn

Sales Manager
Cindy Kirby, Catalyst Communications Network

Cindy Kirby

Sales Specialist
Lurene Goodnight, Catalyst Communications Network

Lurene Goodnight

Sales Specialist
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Crane Hot Line is part of the Catalyst Communications Network publication family.