Bigge Crane and Rigging has acquired American Heavy Rigging & Hauling Co of Richmond, Virginia,
18.10.2005
ABB has won the contract to supply automation and electrical systems for 76 terminal cranes at the new Euromax container terminal in Rotterdam.
Dutchman Peter Van Schaik won the 8th annual Caterpillar Operator Challenge competition earlier this month and declared that the telehandler was the most difficult machine to operate.
Malcolm Wicks, the UK energy minister will announce later today the go ahead for N Powers 26 turbine Little Cheyne Court wind farm on Walland Marsh in Kent.
H&E Equipment Services, the crane and access rental company from Baton Rouge Louisiana, is planning an IPO to raise over $200 million.
17.10.2005
At last weeks SAIE, Terex unveiled a range of new telehandlers, including three new 360 degree models and one fixed chassis model.
Terex has obtained a waiver from its principle senior lenders to delay the filing of its 2004 year end and interim 2005 accounts until February 15, 2006.
All Terrain Access has purchased the first Bison Palfinger truck mounted boom lift in the UK from Outreach, the Palfinger dealer for Scotland.
16.10.2005
Merlo launched 11 new telescopic handlers at SAIE in Bologna this week; including new mid range Panoramics, two new compact models and a Cingo telehandler attachment.
15.10.2005
During the recent APEX show a surprising number of bad and even dangerous practices were pointed out to us.
Manchester Coroners court ruled this week that the death of apprentice scaffolder Steven Burke, 17, in January 2004, was an accident.
The Uk’s HSE haa announced a national “initiative” to promote the safe and appropriate use of ladders in an aim to reduce the high level of accidents with this form of access.
14.10.2005
Nationwide Access has appointed David Roebuck as Business Director based at group headquarters in Lutterworth, Leicestershire.
13.10.2005
Telehandler manufacturer, Manitou has announced The acquisition of Hangzhou Irisman MH Equipment a producer and distributor of IC powered fork trucks.
Terex Bendini surprised everyone at the SAIE show yesterday by displaying the prototype of a new 45 tonne telescopic crawler crane.
CTE paid a total of €30 million for the assets of Effer Holding and plan to operated Effer and Bizzocchi as separate entities, stressing the continuity of the businesses and the brands.
This years major European construction equipment show, SAIE opened its doors this morning in Bologna, first off the grid with new product announcements was Fassi/Socage with several new cranes and access platforms on display.
12.10.2005
James Ainscough of Ainscough cranes was arrested last week while dressed as Elvis, Manchester police held him for most of the day until he managed to raise the £3,000 bail money
11.10.2005
Construction orders in the UK increasing strongly according to the latest Department of Trade and Industry statistics.
CTE has announced the acquisition of the Effer group, which is currently in administration. the group includes Effer Lorry loaders and Bizzocchi truck mounted aerial work platforms
10.10.2005
The latest Cranes&Access is now available to read on line or download. This is our crawler crane and track mounted boom lift issue.
Lionlift, the Italian manufacturer of Galaxy branded truck and track mounted boom lifts has appointed a new company, IJ access as its sole distributor for the UK and Ireland.
The US census bureau has issued statistics indicating that construction spending in August hit $1.1 trillion, a new seasonally adjusted record.
The American Rental Association has confirmed that the 2007 convention and show will be in New Orleans as planned.
09.10.2005
