The ICSA currently has seven active members. They are:
- Association of Equipment Manufacturers [AEM]
- Crane Industry Council of Australia [CICA]
- Canadian Crane Rental Association [CCRA]
- The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes [ESTA]
- European Federation of Material Handling [FEM]
- Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association [SC&RA]
- Japan Crane Association [JCA]
The ICSA’s role is to:
– Facilitate information sharing and meaningful dialogue between crane industry stakeholders on safety, technical and regulatory issues of concern to the International crane industry.
– Provide an environment for, and encourage the creation of, significant networking opportunities between industry stakeholders and promote consensus positions on behalf of the crane industry on issues of common concern, so that ICSA members can make representation to relevant regulatory and standardization bodies.
– Promote the harmonization of international standards
The meetings are held annually on a rotating schedule, usually linked to one of the major exhibitions. The users group and the manufacturers group meet separately in the morning followed by a joint meeting of both groups in the afternoon.
Next meeting:
- Virtual on October 18th, 2023 – CRAC to host – Joint only meeting
- In person on October 17-19, 2024 in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia
