A photo sent to us by an American reader highlights the craze of ‘Planking’ taken to a new level.
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US boom truck manufacturer Manitex has reported a record backlog as of December 31st of $83.7 million
19.01.2012
The machinists at Manitowoc Crane’s plant in Wisconsin have ended their strike.
A man was thrown from a bucket truck early this morning after it overturned in Cleveland, Ohio.
Rental company Hiap Tong has taken delivery of Singapore’s first Grove GMK6300L All-Terrain crane.
Jean-Charles Delplace, previously MD of SMIE has joined Ascorel as manager of its construction business unit.
Liebherr has established a mobile crane division within Liebherr Argentina, which will also cover Uruguay.
Terex Cranes has delivered two specially tailored TFC 46M HC reach stackers to the Port of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Manitou and Toyota fork trucks will end their exclusive distribution agreement at the end of this year.
A woman escaped injury yesterday after falling six metres following a shock from overhead power lines.
18.01.2012
New Holland has added a six metre Dieci built compact telehandler to bottom end of its range.
Italian pick & carry crane manufacturer JMG has launched a new six tonne battery powered crane.
Netherlands based international rental company Riwal has appointed a new chief executive.
Italian based truck mounted and spider lift manufacturer CTE has restructured its production operations.
Strong winds blew a wall over, taking a small scissor lift with it yesterday in Cheyney, Washington.
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Oil & Steel has announced that it is organising a demonstration tour throughout Germany.
17.01.2012
Netherland based rental company Boels has added two small acquisitions, with three new locations.
UK rental company Hewden, is supporting the Manchester location of the charity Street League.
A mobile crane overturned at a parking garage site in the Simei area of Singapore yesterday.
PL Crane sales has introduced a new outrigger mat for all applications up to 7.5 tonnes GVW.
Latvian rental company Arsava has taken delivery of the first Grove GMK6300L crane in the Baltic states.
French manufacturer Mecalac has dropped the Ahlmann brand name in favour of the Mecalac brand.
Netherlands based Altrex has appointed Pop-Up Products as its exclusive distributor for the UK
A $6 million settlement is expected for a fatal 2010 incident in Alabama, involving a bucket truck.
16.01.2012
