Linden Comansa has introduced a new highly efficient hoist controller for its cranes, which boosts speeds by up to 70%.
27.04.2011
Alberta, Canada based Mains Crane & Rigging has appointed Alan Swagerman as its president.
Here in the UK much of the country is gearing up for the big wedding on Friday which has been declared a public holiday.
Terex Cranes has appointed Coast Crane to distribute its entire crane product line in West Coast North America.
26.04.2011
Telehandler manufacturer Manitou has reported a 64% increase in first quarter revenues, as it faces supply issues.
Speed Works, a Belgian telecom installation specialist, has taken delivery of a 53 metre Bronto Skylift S53XDT.
UK based Speedy Hire is to sell off its Accommodation division that rents out cabins for £34.9 million in cash.
Following the reported involuntary lift incident on a Pop Up + last week, the company is organising a permanent fix.
Canadian based safe load indicator manufacturer LSI has signed a European warehousing agreement with Crowland Cranes.
25.04.2011
US rental company RSC has reported first quarter revenues up 25% but interest costs result in $80 million loss.
On day 3 of the charity run from John O’Groats to Lands End, crane operator Michael Brown increased his lead
German based spider and truck mounted lift manufacturer Teupen has appointed Nacanco as its Italian distributor.
Crane operator Michale Brown has increased his lead on day two of the John O'Groats to Lands End race
23.04.2011
Michael Brown, until recently a tower crane operator in the UK, is running from John O’Groats to Lands End for charity.
Terry Howard will take over from Coast Crane chief executive Dan Goodale when he retires at the end of the month.
22.04.2011
The funeral of the late Richard Ambridge chairman of NMT Crane Hire, will take place on May 4th
United Rental has reported total revenues up 9.5 percent, at the same time its pre-tax loss was reduced to $27 million.
21.04.2011
US based re-rent company Acme Lift, has appointed Jay Franzak as eastern United States regional manager.
United Rentals has announced a ‘management realignment’ that includes the promotion of Matt Flannery
A reader sent us what is one of the most suicidal of Death Wishes, but we do not know when and where.
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Terex Cranes has reported a fall in revenues and profitability, while its backlog jumped 30% on the quarter.
Terex AWP/Genie has reported first quarter revenues up 74.7% compared to 2010 and returns to profitability.
Gary Fleckney, previously a sales manager with JLG UK, has acquired Liftright Access from Glyn Goodwin.
20.04.2011
An operator had to be rescued by fire fighters yesterday after the straddle carrier he was operating tipped over
