The SEC has filed fraud charges against John Milne, former president and CFO of United Rentals.
13.04.2008
A telescopic truck crane dropped a roof section onto a parked car in Lauderhill, Florida late on Friday.
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11.04.2008
We have heard the belated news today that Carlo Bacchiega, who set up and managed Instant Srl in Italy, has died.
A tower crane hit one of the main transmission lines in Manila, Philippines, today cutting power to much of the city.
Manitou has announced that it has ended its partnership with Russon Access.
Palfinger has extended its H-Line option that permits full outreach with vehicle width outrigger jacking up to its 30 metre models.
10.04.2008
Tower crane manufacturer Wilbert, has started moving into its new production facility in Waldlaubersheim, Germany.
Three men, all in their 30’s were injured in separate crane accidents in Brisbane Australia today
Chinese container crane maker, Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery, is to issue $286 million of new shares.
Loxam, the French based rental company has posted its basic numbers for 2007, they show revenues up 36 percent with profits 24 percent higher.
Northern Crane Services of Edmonton Alberta, Canada has acquired Mullen Crane and Transport of Soda Springs Idaho.
The boom on a 100 ton lattice boom crane buckled and collapsed yesterday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Thankfully no one was injured.
09.04.2008
Bronto Skylift has appointed F.lli Pichler to handle sales and service of its truck mounted platforms in Italy.
SGB has acquired mastclimber and supended platform specialist Sovereign Access Services of Newcastle -UK
Russian rental company ZAO Cramo Rentakran, has opened a new operation in Ekaterinburg.
Cramo, the Finnish based rental company has purchased Pohjolan Teline a regional scaffold contractor in Kemi, Finland,
Select Plant Hire, the UK’s largest tower crane owner has ordered €1.8 million worth of Scando hoists
Roy Stanley the chairman of Tanfield, owner of UpRight and Snorkel aerial lifts, is to take over as chairman of Business Link North East.
A crane tipped yesterday on a housing development in Walsall, UK, after the ground gave way under one of its outriggers.
08.04.2008
Ainscough has confirmed the acquisition of James Jack Lifting Services Limited.
In the UK, Bil-Jax has appointed Promax Access while Dino lift is expected to go to Spider Lift.
Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions is hosting a one day safety meeting to discuss safe working on overhead lines.
The fifth Access days event is scheduled this year for May 13th, 14th and 15th at the Deanshanger Country Club.
