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Bobcat, Dieci, Faresin Industries, Manitou, Merlo and, for the first time, Magni Telescopic Handlers – big names in the telehandler field – have confirmed attendance as exhibitors at the SaMoTer exhibition at the Veronafiere, Italy 22-25 February 2017. The sector is highlighted in Hall 5 and Outdoor Area B to ensure complete coverage during the […]

Magnetek Inc., a leading supplier of digital power and motion control systems for the material handling industry, has partnered with EMG Automation GmbH of Germany to be the preferred authorized repair center for the ELDRO and ELHY electrohydraulic brake thrusters in the United States and Canada. EMG’s electrohydraulic thrusters are used in crane applications to ensure the safety of people and machines […]

With an updated control layout featuring the new, interactive “Smart Screen Technology” and enhanced capabilities, the FR Series from Hoist Liftruck is now even more productive and user friendly. The larger, higher-resolution display includes all gauges and indicator lights, as well as operational, diagnostic, and service/support information  at the operator’s fingertips. With the touch of a button, the […]

Due an increased product demand and a desire to deliver goods faster to customers, the manufacturing operations of J.C. Renfroe is moving to parent company The Caldwell Group's facilities in Rockford, Ill. Renfroe’s customer service, engineering, training and local warehouse will remain in Jacksonville, Fla. “We plan to keep our folks who design, enhance, and service the quality of […]

The Tadano GR-1000LX is one of two initial crane models that will be available in the new ITI Virtual Reality (VR) Mobile Crane Simulator along with the Link-Belt 218 HSL Lattice Boom Crawler. The highest capacity model from Tadano's GR-XL Rough Terrain Series, the manufacturer says that the XL1000 is designed to provide the safest, […]

Impressed with the new Demag 5-axle product line, Terex Cranes long-time distributor, Mobile Cranes Asia (MCA) Pte Ltd, ordered three Demag AC 220-5 all terrain cranes. MCA took delivery of the first unit during a special handover ceremony held in conjunction with Bauma China in Shanghai in November 2016. On hand for the event were […]

UniCarriers Americas Corporation (UCA) has sponsored the inaugural GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math and Science) Workshop at Huntley High School. Huntley, Illinois, USA. The GEMS Workshop took place on 21 January and consisted of guest speakers and activities geared toward sparking the interest of young women in seeking a STEM-related career in the future. The […]

Magnetek Inc., a leading supplier of digital power and motion control systems for the material handling, fluid power and marine terminal industries has launched  new cable reel product line. Magnetek cable reels are designed to be mounted on moving machinery and used to supply power for the automatic winding of flexible power or control cables. […]

UK rental company, Advanced Access Platforms has added two Snorkel SL30SL Speed Level’s to their rental fleet. The order for the units was placed with Snorkel UK’s Linda Betts, by Advanced Access Platforms owner, John Corcoran at the Vertikal Days exhibition (June 2016), following a demonstration at the show. Advanced Access Platforms has two depots […]

Borneo-based lifting and rigging equipment supplier Leyden Engineering Services will mark two decades as a distributor of Straightpoint’s force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cell equipment in 2017. Leyden, based in Labuan, a territory of Malaysia off the coast of Borneo in East Malaysia, stocks 18 load cells and compression load cells up […]