Harsco Infrastructure –previously SGB, Hünnebeck and Patent Scaffold has posted a loss in its first half.
29.07.2010
Palfinger North America has appointed Scott Sasser as sales and product manager for large aerial lifts.
Osha has released a powerful interview with Diane Lillicrap the mother of apprentice crane operator Steven Lillicrap, who died in February 2009
A reader in Holland spotted a team of tree surgeons removing trees the hard way and possibly not the safest way.
Huisman is to build and install a new 4,000 tonne offshore mast crane for Heerema Offshore Service
We have just learnt of the death at the end of June of Dallas Johnson previously general manager of Florida based Ring Power Crane.
The US Crane & Derricks in Construction Final Rule has been released, legislators say that it will save 22 lives and $55 million a year.
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Haulotte has suggested that it is considering pulling out of APEX the European access show scheduled for 2011.
28.07.2010
Wacker Neuson has reported a strong pick up in orders and revenues in both the first two quarters of 2010.
A reader is concerned that companies might get scammed by a purchase enquiry currently circulating.
A Rough Terrain crane rolled over on its side yesterday in Victoria, Canada injuring the operator.
Manitowoc has reported first half results which show profitability improving, while revenues continue to decline.
27.07.2010
The new US Cranes and Derricks standard will finally be published tomorrow during a live online chat hosted by OSHA.
A building in St. Louis, Missouri has become the first construction site in the USA to be 100 percent AWPT/IPAF trained.
Deutz AG and Same Deutz-Fahr have agreed to expand their collaboration and supply agreement.
Briggs Equipment UK is to handle the maintenance of the Port of Liverpool’s cranes and operational plant.
26.07.2010
When LeBron James announced his departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers the massive banner of him had to come down - quickly.
The following definitions were apparently posted on in the Physical Planning Office of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania
JCB has won a multi million pound order – including 40 telescopic handlers, from London based Lynch Plant Hire.
United Rental, the world’s largest equipment rental company posted a small profit in the second quarter.
25.07.2010
Linamar, owner of Skyjack, has completed the private placement of $130 million of senior unsecured notes.
UK based rental and training company Horizon Platforms has moved into new premises in Wakefield, Yorkshire.
25.07.2010 1
RSC has reported its first half numbers which show an improving trend in utilisation although losses are higher.
24.07.2010
A boom truck tipped over onto the Olive Garden restaurant in Voorhees, New Jersey yesterday.
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