The New York state Labour department is planning to suspend the certification of at least 129 crane operators over testing irregularities.
09.11.2007
Seven construction workers were killed yesterday in Dubai, when a bridge collapsed after being hit by a crane.
This weeks Batimat yielded few new lifting products but there were several smaller innovations. Here are a few photos from the show.
08.11.2007
Skyjack sales in the first nine months increased by nearly 32%, while profits jumped by almost 65%
We have heard that all charges have been dropped against the operator of an under bridge inspection lift following an accident earlier this year.
Pop-Up Products launched its Pop-Up range of push around scissor lifts in France this week at the Batimat exhibition. US launch planned for February.
Caterpillar's Malaga demonstration fleet will start using biodiesel 20.
Palfinger has published its nine month results which show revenues up by over 15% while profits jumped 27%.
A crane used to erect wind turbines has toppled at Smoky Hills Wind Farm in Lincoln County, Kansas.
Ramirent, the Finnish based rental company has reported strong nine month numbers with revenues up by more than 29%
07.11.2007
Panther Platform Rentals has purchased 80 new Power Towers from CTE UK,
Crane runway product specialist Cavotec MSL is to sell Cavotec Gantrex to the Belgian Gantry Group.
ABG of India has ordered a 3,200 tonne Terex-Demag CC8800-Twin crawler crane and plans to open a new crane production plant in Ransai.
06.11.2007
Bobcat is looking to add new dealers in Southern England
Terex is to raise $500 million with the issue of senior notes with maturity dates of 2015 and 2017.
Terex has acquired Superior Highwall Miners a manufacturer of highwall mining equipment based in West Virginia.
Facelift Access Hire has confirmed its order for a 90 metre Bronto Skylift 90HLA.
David Sumerling, has been promoted to head up JLG's worldwide exhibitions and events.
Ramirent has acquired PM Materiel a Danish general rental company based in Kalundborg.
Exhibitors have voted and we can confirm that we will be organising a second Vertikal Days in 2008.
A unique piece of British architecture presented massive access challenges for maintenance. Central Access found a solution.
Gehl, the US telehandler and skid steer loader producer has reported nine month sales down 7%.
In spite of the downturn in residential construction, the large American rental companies are still reporting respectable growth in rental revenues.
05.11.2007
A crane operator who fell 20 metres from tower crane ladder in Seattle, USA has died.
