Crane Technical Committee (CTC)

Mission

The Cranes Technical Committee (CTC) provides a forum for AEM member companies to share knowledge and collaborate on industry specific technical, regulatory, and safety issues. Members work collectively to advance the industry forward by fostering meaningful dialogue, developing unified industry positions, and encouraging the development and harmonization of national and international standards.

Responsibilities

The CTC serves as the technical committee for addressing regulatory, compliance, and safety issues related to the crane industry. Key activities include:

• Developing industry best practices focused on standardization, simplified sizing, and consistent terminology, and enhanced safety and efficiency of equipment design, manufacture, and application of cranes and auxiliary equipment.
• Identifying, monitoring, and responding to changes in industry standards and regulations (e.g., ASME B30, ISO TC96, SAE, OSHA) at all levels, offering best practices and strategies to address regulatory compliance.
• Established as the standing committee of the International Crane Stakeholders Association (ICSA), the CTC hosts the global ICSA meeting every three years, reinforcing its leadership in harmonizing international standards.
• Serving as a forum for identifying and discussing industry challenges, exchanging knowledge, and building consensus-based industry positions as necessary.
• Promoting and facilitating collaboration among members and engagement with related industry organizations (e.g., CICA, FEM, SC&RA, VDMA), to increase knowledge, grow awareness, and enhance industry reputation.

Product Focus

The CTC serves the needs of AEM member companies who manufacture cranes and auxiliary equipment.

Organization

The CTC reports to the Construction Equipment Council (CEC).

Meetings

The CTC meets in-person at least once annually, with additional meetings held as needed.