Bauma has been more hectic than ever, with record numbers streaming through the gates. Here is just a fraction of the news we have collected so far.
25.04.2007
Charlie Szews transitional president at JLG announced that a president would be appointed in May from the ranks of JLG management.
The Lavendon Group has purchased the UK’s Largest Van mounted lift rental company, Rise hire
Revenues at Lavendon are up by 52 percent with increases in all markets except France. Germany rose by 150 percent thanks to the Gardemann acquisition last year.
Chuck Martz has been named as CEO of Link Belt Cranes
Workers at Tanfield Engineering Systems, part of the group that owns UpRight powered access have come out on strike over pay.
24.04.2007
A crawler crane collapsed today in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania no one was injured but a parked car was crushed.
We have now had a proper look around the Prototype Merlo Platform range that we reported on last Saturday. With a 40kph road speed and drive at full height it looks very interesting.
AFI-UpLift opens first branch in Scotland in Bellshill near Glasgow.
23.04.2007
New Italian manufacturer Techoil launches new mini scissor platform.
JCB has unveiled the new HiViz telehandlers.
Bauma has just opened its gates in Munich, the weather is fantastic if you have not already booked, do so now.
Two men are alive and in “fair condition” today after their boom lift tipped over, the men are convinced that the harnesses they were wearing saved their lives.
22.04.2007
Build up at Bauma is coming to an end and it looks like a number of companies have some exciting new products to see and marvel at, we bring you a few advance glimpses.
21.04.2007
Genie and CTE have extended their distribution agreement to include telehandlers
20.04.2007
The first Manitou 30 metre 360 degree MRT3050 telehandler in Holland has been delivered complete with new cab.
19.04.2007
A 22 year old man was killed today when a truck mounted lift tipped over in George Town, Malaysia trapping him under the platform.
Haulotte has announced first quarter revenues up by 37% on the same period in 2006.
18.04.2007
Aerial lift manufacturer Skyjack has extended its standard warranty programme to a full two years parts and labour guarantee.
Just in case you have not noticed it Vertikal Bauma 2007 has been on line and available to read or download since the weekend.
Wacker construction Equipment, the compaction equipment manufacturer that plans to merge with telehandler producer Neuson Kramer is planning an IPO.
Vp, owner of UK Forks one of the leading UK’s telehandler rental companies has acquired Cool Customers Ltd.
Mark Evans regional sales manager for Terex cranes in the UK is to join Wolffkran Arabia.
Warren Access has joined North East England’s promotional drive by emblazoning its vans with iconic images from the region.
17.04.2007
