Some employees at the Manitowoc crane plant in Manitowoc Wisconsin walked out on strike on Monday.
16.11.2011
UK rental company Speedy has issued its first half results which show a reduction in debt and a return to profit.
Spotted in the prestigious Mall of America in Bloomington Minnesota a definite Death Wish platform.
15.11.2011 1
Abdul Latif Mohammed of Kanoo's equipment rental business in Saudi Arabia is retiring this week after 27 years.
A boom truck tipped over in Montreal yesterday causing traffic problems, thankfully no one was injured.
15.11.2011
The Mexican national oil company PEMEX has ordered 80 Hiab loader cranes, in a deal worth $5 million.
UK based general rental company HSS has reported nine month revenues up 7.7% while quarterly profits slip.
Brad Boehler of Skyjack and Brent Hoover of JLG will chair two of SAIA’s three new ANSI A92 sub-committees.
14.11.2011
Skyjack has appointed Adriano Battazza to the post of Latin America sales director as it opens in Brazil.
The Thew family mausoleum at the city of Lorain’s Elmwood Cemetery was vandalised on Friday
A reader in London snapped the following 'Death Wish' photo less than an hour ago in Piccadilly.
A mobile crane went over in the small town of Arrowtown, South Island, New Zealand earlier today
Last week we received a video of a training session by the safety officer at major UK contractor- Morrisons.
13.11.2011 1
Baltimore, Md based Fascan International has acquired the Jekko distribution business of C4 Cranes.
13.11.2011
Boom truck, crane and aerial lift manufacturer Manitex increased revenues by over 59% in the first nine months.
The Industrial division of Linamar, of which Skyjack is the largest part, has posted a 123% increase in revenues.
US Based SEV part owned by Tanfield, has filed for an Initial Public Offering on the NASDAQ exchange.
11.11.2011
Peter Lancken has taken over as chairman of Australian based rental company Kennards Hire.
Mammoet has successfully completed a 3,520 tonne test lift with its new PTC 140 Super Heavy Lift crane.
11.11.2011 1
Palfinger has launched yet another heavy-duty loader crane – the PK 92002 SH.
The first truck mounted Isoli PT225 has arrived in the UK and started a series of working demonstrations.
Load Systems International (LSI) has launched a new Load Moment Indicator for hydraulic cranes.
Singapore based crane group Tat Hong has reported its first half results with revenues up 16%
10.11.2011
The newly established Denka Lift business has announced a number of new management appointments.
