Italian self propelled producer Bravi had a good SED, selling all of the machines on its stand, most of them to Access Plus Scotland.
22.05.2006
Over the past few weeks we have had a steady stream calls regarding the failure of Quigley UK Ltd. We have struggled to categorically confirm the situation. Until now.
Aimed at the building sector, Penny Hydraulics has launched the Swing Lift Foldaway 1000.
21.05.2006
Despite the traffic conjestion and poor weather, the general consensus on SED 2006 was favourable. Here are a few more highlights from the show.
20.05.2006
You may have noticed the problems we have had placing information on line this past week or so. It seems we were running into capacity problems. We have therefore expanded our storage space today by a further 25%.
19.05.2006
Mantis Cranes unveiled its new TC25 self-erecting trailer crane at SED hoping to attract the attention of both small and large contractors.
While thousands queued up to get into SED a slightly smaller number of exhibitors and visitors met up in Milton Keynes.
The first models of Kramer's new telehandler range were on show at SED. The brand-new machines have been introduced following well over a year of intensive research and development
Here are a few highlights from day two and three of SED, the UK equipment show.
City Lifting has entered the mini crane market and purchased the 200th Unic crane sold in Europe.
When the Whittle brothers established their new access business, they were able to register one the best possible names available.
Kranlyft, the Maeda and Kato cranes distributor across Europe, is to enter the UK mini crane rental market in June.
17.05.2006
French rental company Loxam has purchased Dutch access company Spreeuwenberg
SED, the UK construction equipment show opened its gates today, once inside the show, most were very complimentary.
Yet another man has died through not wearing a harness in a boom lift, while a second man is seriously injured.
16.05.2006
Morris Material Handling has gained Safe-contractor accreditation.
Liebherr has announced details and issued a photo of its new truck mounted cranes.
15.05.2006
A surprise at SED today is the arrival of the equipment for the Aerial stand, in terms of its colour and branding.
Unic mini cranes has arrived at SED after all. City Lifting has added Unic mini cranes to its range. Italmec are also exhibiting on the PowerLift stand.
Speedy Hire has acquired LCH Generators Ltd, the UK based generator rental company.
Turner Access has won the ‘Specialists in Construction Awards 2006’, Access and Scaffolding Specialist of the Year for the second year running.
This week the UK has two industry events, SED with both cranes and access, and Access Daze, the access event
14.05.2006
Ramirent, the Finish based rental company has reported first quarter sales up by over 35% while pre-tax profits increased by 600%.
United Rentals, the worlds largest aerial lift operator has reported revenues up by 15.6% with net income rising by 67% to $20 million.
