Scott McCall of Nationwide writes to us on possible implications of the UK governments plan to end the use of red diesel in truck-mounted access platforms.
18.02.2006
Now that the official liquidator has been appointed at Samuel Walkers, a number of ventures are rising to take its place.
17.02.2006
Paul Rosevere one of the owners of Kranlyft has decided it is time to retire and exit the crane business.
Following the release yesterday of Finning Internationals 2005 results, Hewden Stuart Plc has confirmed its determination to strengthen its leadership position.
16.02.2006
JCB has announced plans to fund an Academy school in East Staffordshire to help young people pursue a career in engineering and manufacturing.
The UK’s annual Budget speech has been confirmed for March 22nd, one of the announcements will be the future use of rebated diesel for cranes and truck mounted lifts.
We have had a large number of calls this week, regarding the article on page 49 of the latest Cranes&Access, Chirstmas tree story "Was this man trained?"
Caterpillar and its UK dealer Finning, have agreed a three year strategic plan, aimed at doubling their telehander market share.
15.02.2006
Hewden parent, Finning International reported full year 2005 revenues up 16%, with net income up 43%.
At SAIE in Bologna, Pagliero introduced a new Truck mounted lift concept, the MX200. In the few months since, over 120 units have been sold.
JLG has announced plans to reopen a 31,000 Square metres facility in Orrville, Ohio, to house its parts operation and telehandler engineering.
The Lavendon Group, owner of Europe’s largest powered access rental company, Nationwide Access, has acquired Panther Platform Rentals. Updated
14.02.2006
Versalift has launched a new package for companies using its van mounts for street lighting applications. The pack which allows jack free operation, is available on new models or as a retrofit to existing units.
With Samuel Walkers now filing for provisional Liquidation, PAT has announced its UK support plans and organisation.
13.02.2006
For the past few weeks we have received emails and calls on first one and then a second accident on a 50ft scissor lift in the UK.
A crane driver died after falling up to 45 metres from a tower crane, in the Australian rain forest.
Youngman has launched “The Knowledge” a major training programme on safe working at height targeted at counter staff and end users.
11.02.2006
If so do you have a new product to enter in the Awards for Excellence, cranes and access category?
10.02.2006
Liebherr has confirmed the sale to Nationwide Crane Hire Ltd (Crane Services) of 12 new cranes with a value of over £8.5 million.
On the last day of the rental show we report on Bil-Jax with three new trailer lifts, Custom Equipment’s low level scissor lift, a neat screen display for RentalMans rental software and another scaffold tower from China.
City &Guilds inspectors have placed a ban on the UK’s National Construction College, preventing it from taking on new trainees after a routine inspection.
09.02.2006
Italian aerial lift producer Airo Tigieffe and Indian construction equipment producer ACE, are to form a manufacturing joint venture.
Beijing Kangde is launching a new Instant/UpRight/Zip-Up compatible, cold formed alloy scaffold tower on the world market.
Skyjack announced today that it plans to be a full line aerial lift producer, with a full range of booms in the pipeline, wit the top two producers in its sights.
