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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 […]

Heavy equipment auctioneer Yoder & Frey has joined with Europe’s largest construction machinery auctioneers, Euro Auctions. The merger will see the joint brand create a stable and strategic partnership, offering customers greater options when buying and selling their equipment. Together, the businesses will create a stronger company with expanded capabilities and a brand that a global […]

U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez has issued a statement regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics' release of its Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.  The census shows a slight increase in 2015 in the number of fatal work injuries, the highest annual total since 2008. The census also finds that 4,836 workers died from work-related injuries in […]

In 2016, The Raymond Corporation contributed to more than 140 nonprofit and educational organizations, concentrating its efforts on supporting the advancement of future technologies through education. Raymond and its employees continuously support a number of nonprofit organizations with their time, monetary donations, and participation in fundraising events. Here are some examples of their support this year: […]

JLG Industries Inc. has named Jennifer Stiansen as director of marketing for the Americas, access segment. In her new role, Stiansen will lead all marketing and communications initiatives for the North American and Latin American regions. She will report directly to Alan Loux, vice president – global marketing, access segment, and serve on the global marketing […]