Articles by Hal Lundgren

Setor de construção mexicano em plena expansão
Published on: 12 December, 2022
Negócios parecem estar em alta após a pandemia.
Sector de la construcción mexicano vive “boom”
Published on: 12 December, 2022
Los negocios parecen estar mejorando después de la pandemia
Mexican construction sector sees “boom”
Published on: 29 November, 2022
The crane, rigging and transport industry in Mexico is thriving, at the moment.
REGULATORY REVIEW: Pilot car advocates
Published on: 13 May, 2019
A national pilot car certification program is just one of the goals of the North American Pilot Vehicle Safety Alliance.
REGIONAL CRANE REPORT 2019: CANADA
Published on: 13 May, 2019
Hal Lundgren reports the Canadian market is mixed but the outlook is positive.
Articulating cranes play important role
Published on: 09 January, 2019
Articulating cranes are known for their agility, strength and ability to get in tight spaces.
Regional Report Mexico: A mixed message
Published on: 03 December, 2018
With a new trade agreement in the works, the 2019 outlook in Mexico for the crane, rigging and specialized transportation sector is mixed.
Canadian companies see improved economy
Published on: 01 June, 2018
Crane and transport companies in Canada have weathered an economic storm and are anticipating clear skies
Mexico remains optimistic for market upswing
Published on: 03 November, 2017
Mexico’s economy has gained some traction and hopes are high for better times. Hal Lundgren reports exclusively for ACT.
Canadian market on the rise
Published on: 19 May, 2017
The market for cranes and heavy haul services in Canada is ‘slowly getting better.’
Regional Report: Mexico
Published on: 01 November, 2016
The outlook for Mexico’s crane, rigging and specialized transportation business in 2017 is mixed, but there are a lot of potential upsides. Hal Lundgren reports
Gangbusters? Not quite yet
Published on: 06 January, 2014
Hal Lundgren reports that while business activity in the western U.S. isn’t strong in all areas, things are still pretty good.
Mexico market picks up
Published on: 05 November, 2012
Mexico is a market that U.S. companies continue to pursue while Mexican-based crane and rigging companies pursue success. Hal Lundgren reports exclusively for ACT
Midwestern companies report uptick
Published on: 12 March, 2012
Despite negatives to endure, crane and transport companies in the Midwestern U.S. are amid a true economic rebound.
Regional Report: West
Published on: 10 January, 2012
Crane and transport companies in the western U.S. are cautious about predicting the economy will get better in 2012. But they are hopeful. Hal Lundgren reports
Regional spotlight: Northern USA
Published on: 09 May, 2011
Emerging from the economic downturn, crane and transport companies in the Northern US are ready to get busy. Hal Lundgren reports
The economy and regulations make crane profits a challenge in USA western states
Published on: 24 February, 2011
If a shocking budget crisis, soaring unemployment and surprisingly flat population growth stuns Californians, consider what it's like to run a business there