Genie has reported first half revenues up 14.5% to $1.188 billion, while earnings jumped by over 29%.
26.07.2007
TR Badarinarayan has been confirmed as president of the new Potain India, he was previously CEO of Shirke Construction Equipments.
25.07.2007
Two men died last week when their boom lift tipped over at a mine in Alaska
Two young woman were stranded in an aerial lift yesterday and had to be rescued by fireman all of which was captured on video
24.07.2007
Sevcon the manufacturer of electric motor control systems has reported sales up 13%.
Manitou has reported its interim numbers which show revenues up nearly 15% while its order book jumped by 50%
Tanfield shareholders approved the addition of new equity and the takeover of Snorkel at its EGM yesterday.
We finally have a photograph of Nick Selley of AFI and his bride at their wedding on June 30th
The driver of an Underbridge inspection platform employed by ES Platforms has been charged with endangering public safety following an incident in February
The Haulotte gropup has reported first half revenues up 31% to €310.2 million, a new record.
23.07.2007
The ex Liebherr employee arrested on suspicion of embezzlement in May, has been released on bail.
Raman Joshi, global product manager for Manitowoc crawler cranes, has been promoted to director of marketing for the Asia-Pacific region.
Cerebus Capital Management has agreed to buy United Rentals the world’s largest rental company for $6.6 billion
The sit-in by 350 crane operators in South Korea has achieved its aims over the weekend.
Elavation of Milton Keynes in the UK has placed an order for 24 Nifty HR21 boom lifts.
22.07.2007
350 members of South Koreas tower crane operators union have started an indefinite ‘sit-in’ on 110 cranes, in a bid to improve safety standards.
Caterpillar has reported record half year sales boosted by Europe as profits slump by 13%
21.07.2007
Coates Hire the Australian rental company opened its ‘data room’ this week providing detailed information for prospective buyers.
The Danish army has ordered 22 Hiab loader cranes and 133 hooklifts fitted to MAN trucks.
20.07.2007
Polish tower crane rental company, EFH Zurawie Wiezowe, is raising funds to expand its fleet.
Manitowoc, parent of Potain and Grove cranes, has acquired Shirke Construction Equipments Pvt. of Pune, India.
19.07.2007
Hirepool of New Zealand has acquired 60% of On Site rentals in Australia.
Gatwick Group, the loader crane rental company is testing the mini crane rental market
Hiab has reported half year sales up 4%
