Vol. 27, Issue 4
complete issue in one PDF file (PDF, 9.35 MB) or access individual sections
Contents / Comment (PDF, 800.74 KB)
News (PDF, 1.18 MB)
Almac acquires Easy Lift, Manitou and Hangcha form Joint Venture, New Navigator push arounds, Sinoboom adds new narrow booms, Smartlift launches SLX 2000 glass handler, Two more acquisitions for Kiloutou, BG's electric spider, new OverWatch system, Wolffkran towers for Saudi stadium, US Customs finds against Sinoboom, Tower crane airlift in Austria, First 440 HC-L in Ireland, Spain's first fibre crane, New hard hat for all hair types, plus news highlights and financials round-up…
Tower cranes (PDF, 999.15 KB)
After several years in the doldrums, the tower crane market appears to be gaining some, albeit modest, momentum possibly due to the increasing number of prominent high rise projects getting underway in several countries, along with new higher capacity models that provide a more efficient lifting solution. We review the latest developments and products.
Scissor lifts (PDF, 874.15 KB)
We take a look at the latest safety initiatives for scissor lifts given the number of serious incidents, in spite of more training and safety measures. We also review the latest companies to join the sector and the new or updated products from those already in the market.
Glass handling (PDF, 655.29 KB)
Changes in the use of structural glass and stricter manual handling regulations have led to an increase in the range of glass handling equipment coming onto the market as more companies switch from manual to mechanical handing of glass. We take a look at the latest glazing robots as well as a few interesting applications.
Vertikal Days preview (PDF, 1.25 MB)
Vertikal Days returns to the Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire with more exhibitors and a wider range of exhibits than ever. Here is the essential information you need to plan your visit as well as a taster of some new product launches you might see.
Company profile - Platform Basket (PDF, 582.98 KB)
Italian aerial work platform manufacturer Platform Basket marks two significant anniversaries this year. TMC, the founding company of the Platform Basket group established in 1974 by the Scillia family, reaches 50 years in business, while Platform Basket itself completes 20 years under the group’s ownership. Vertikal's Imogen Campion visited the company to find out more…
Vertikal Days electrician to Wolffkran technician (PDF, 118.99 KB)
Books & models (PDF, 242.28 KB)
Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1
Letters and obituaries (PDF, 374.9 KB)
Advert / On-Line directory / What's on? / Recruitment / Marketplace (PDF, 1.37 MB)
