Tadano has launched four new Rough Terrain crane models with capacities from 30 to 80 tonnes.
27.10.2011
Terex Cranes has posted a strong third quarter with sales up 47.4% while profits increased more than 650%
Boom truck and crane manufacturer Manitex has reported a strong improvement in its order book to $63.1 million.
26.10.2011
The University of Notre has announced the Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
A three axle mobile city crane ended up on its roof today after running down a steep hill in the UK.
UK access rental company AFI has announced a system to protect against overhead crushing incidents in boom lifts.
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UK based rental company Hi-Reach has ordered a number of new JCB telehandlers as it expands its fleet.
Cargotec has won an order to supply 35 reach-stackers and lift trucks to Bolivariana de Puertos of Venezuela.
Firefighters have rescued a tower crane operator who collapsed in his cab in north-east London.
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UK-based scaffolding and industrial services company NSG has secured a 3 year contract with Tata.
Snorkel has appointed Dongguan Kango as its distributor for Fujian, Guangdong and Hunan in Southern China.
Safeworks has appointed Jason Buchanan as district sales representative in its New Orleans operation centre.
25.10.2011
Manitowoc Cranes, has reported a strong improvement in third quarter revenues and profitability.
The Spider division of SafeWorks has appointed Scott Quinters as district sales representative for Charlotte.
Chinese crane manufacturer Sany will invest $25 million in a new R&D centre in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Caterpillar has reported a 44 percent jump in revenues and 90 percent in profits to the end of September.
24.10.2011
Emergency services in Arlington, Virginia were called on yesterday to rescue a man from a 75m tower crane.
A man fell to his death on Monday while working from an aerial lift after he climbed out of the platform to reach something.
JCB has opened a new museum –‘The Story of JCB’ today 66 years after the company was founded.
US based Smith Electric Vehicles, which is part owned by Tanfield, has launched its $30 million private placing.
US based rental company RSC has reported a strong third quarter with a strong upturn in profitability.
23.10.2011
UK based Rider Industrial Services has taken delivery of a new 22m spider lift and has had a positve very start.
A crane operator died earlier today after the crane he was operating overturned at Tilbury Docks in the UK.
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Haulotte has appointed Carmine Gibilisco as sales manager for the eastern region of the USA.
21.10.2011