MyCrane announces US launch

On day two of Bauma, MyCrane announced its forthcoming launch in the United States and that it has appointed Scott Wilkes to lead the new operation.

Wilkes studied mechanical engineering at the LSU (Louisiana State University) before starting work at Mammoet as a project engineer. While at Mammoet, he was also involved in market and business intelligence.

A new MyCrane office, located in Houston, Texas – a global energy hub – will open on 1 December 2022, while Wilkes’s appointment as director of business development begins on 1 November 2022.

MyCrane is a Dubai-based digital disruptor for the cranes and construction space. It operates the world’s first online crane rental service, as well as innovative digital tools such as a free crane Selector and an online Marketplace, where new and used lifting equipment can be bought and sold.

In addition to its Dubai headquarters, MyCrane has a global network of own offices and franchise locations spanning Europe, Asia and the Middle East.