The access business of Tanfield – UpRight and Snorkel – has reported first half revenues down 70% on last year while losses have been reduced.
30.09.2009
Genie has launched a stock picking version of its Runabout range of self propelled mast type lifts dubbed QuickStock.
Nearly 200 SC&RA members visited Manitowoc’s crane facility in Manitowoc recently to see the new 2,300 tonne 31000 crawler crane.
29.09.2009
Specialist access distributor Ranger Equipment has pulled out of its UK distribution agreement with Finnish manufacturer Dinolift
Italian based Kegiom Lifting is planning the launch of a new pick & carry crane at this year’s SAIE in October.
28.09.2009
UK based aerial lift rental company Kimberly Access has added eight big JLG booms to its fleet.
Power Lift UK of Cambridgeshire has delivered its first 16 metre Easylift R160 spider lift.
Certex UK has launched its own-brand range of slings produced at its recently opened facility in Montrose, Scotland.
Finland based Dinolift has announced a number of changes to its senior management team.
The UK Co-operative food group has purchased 10 JLG scissor lifts for general access duties in its warehouses.
One of Holland’s largest rental companies Boels Verhuur has taken delivery of its first six truck mounted lifts
27.09.2009
The first Verticaaldagen Benelux exhibition held this weekend in Holland has been declared a massive success by exhibitors and visitors alike here is a brief photo review.
Bauma organiser Messe München, has announced the dates in 2011 for its first joint venture with AEM – Bauma Conexpo India 2011.
A crane operator and banksman communicating via radio headsets received severe electric shocks in Phoenix, Arizona.
25.09.2009
At the recent CPA Crane Interest Group open meeting, the UK's HSE warned companies that ‘plastic cards are not enough’.
An Access Link meeting was held yesterday at the Genie scissor lift facility in Coventry UK guest presenters included Riwal UK
A new foundation system is using a telehandler for precision placing.
The first Verticaaldagen cranes and access event opens today near Tilburg, Holland.
24.09.2009
John Ambrose, has been disqualified from being a director for two and a half years.
The UK HSE has warned farmers not to use telehandlers to drive fencing posts into the ground.
UK based Select Plant Hire has been fined £100,000 for the Croydon tower crane accident in June 2007.
23.09.2009
US Crane rental company, Lewis Equipment has filed for voluntary chapter 11 bankruptcy.
UK based access manufacturer and distributor Planet Platforms (Northern) has acquired fork lift truck trainer, BEL.
A new company - A Mini Crane Hire Co Ltd - has taken delivery of six Maeda mini cranes for its fleet in the North West of England.