Terex Demag and Liebherr Ehingen have announced that they have settled their dispute over the superlift patents and given each other rights on the designs.
25.05.2005
JLG has released its fiscal third quarter results, they show revenues for the nine months up by 52 percent on last years record revenues to $1.17 billion.
The CPA and the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation have published a new guide on the safe transport of scaffolding components using construction hoists.
24.05.2005
Aquarius Leasing has ordered ten more Gardner Denver Powered Access platforms.
Kobelco cranes recently completed its first full year as an independent entity within the Kobe steel group. It has now published its results, plans and forecasts.
The LEEA of the UK, has launched a new publication for personnel involved in the test and examination of lifting equipment, the Lifting Engineer’s Handbook.
IPAF issued 5,170 PAL cards in April a new monthly record. The final winners of the federations Premiership incentive campaign have also been announced
Ashtead has acquired the Southern Florida operations of HSS RentX for approximately $1.7 million,
23.05.2005
SED attendence last week was as expected up on 2004, with preliminary results indicating a 12.5% rise.
JLG has announced that Charles O. Wood, III has retired from the Company's Board of Directors, effective May 20, 2005.
Kesla, the Finnish producer of lightweight All Terrain booms, has announced the launch of its new XS190. The first units are destined for Holland.
Finning International parent, of Finning UK and Hewden Stuart, has reported record first quarter revenues.
We bring you a tour of SED 2005 with over 50 images and comment from this weeks show.
21.05.2005
Paul Richards, owner of Hi Reach purchased the first Genie Z135/70 in Europe at the recent SED show.
20.05.2005
Lifting Gear Hire, founder and executive chairman, Bill Parkinson has announced his retirement and the appointment of his son as successor.
Independent Parts & Service (IPS), the aerial lift parts and service provider has employed Chris McCoy to open up a new location in Brisbane, Australia.
Ranger launch a 20 metre narrow crawler mounted boom lift at SED
UK Access industry pioneer Mike Evans, has set up as a consultant following his retirement from his full time post at Lavendon.
Milton Keynes based Nifty Lift is to set up its own direct sell business in Dresden, headed by Mark van Oosten, of Omega lift.
Day three of SED started with Rain but turned into a surpisingly excellent day in terms of visitor numbers.
19.05.2005
On day two of SED and the Hiab-Vertikal Challenge, the top two prizes were both won by men from county Cork.
18.05.2005
Nationwide has announced the purchase of 200 Genie GS1932 electric scissor lifts, destined for Heathrow, terminal five.
17.05.2005
SED the UK’s premier construction equipment show opened its doors today, with what appeared to be record first day attendence.
The IPAF summit and AGM was very well attended yesterday, for a session, largely devoted to the new Work at Height Rules/Directive and safety harnesses.
