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Crown Equipment Corp. announced the opening of a new regional service training center in Kansas City, Kan. The company now has a network of eight regional service training centers across North America dedicated to training programs for Crown customers, dealers, and employees. The new Crown facility joins the company’s existing regional training centers in California, Georgia, […]

Empire Crane Company has expanded its offering in New York and northern New Jersey by becoming an authorized dealer for Magni telescopic handlers. Italian manufacturer Magni and its exclusive importer and master distributor for the 23 easternmost U.S. states, Paramount Equipment, selected Empire Crane as the first U.S. dealer for Magni products. “Many of our customers that own cranes have […]

UK company, the GGR Group, has unveiled the UK’s largest glass vacuum lifter. The Hydraulica 6000 has maximum lifting capacity of 6000kg, that gives it an extra 2000kg in lifting power over its nearest rival, the Hydraulica 4000, which is also available from GGR Group. Now available for hire or purchase across the UK, the […]

Stärke Material Handling Group has released a redesigned version of its walkie reach truck. The ESR30-40ACX represents an expansion of Stärke’s growing line of narrow aisle equipment- new features and improvements include an expanded range of lift capacities, standard fixed straddles and a front foot guard. Jim Chesla, vice president of Stärke Material Handling Group […]

Yale Materials Handling Corporation’s ESC030AD three-wheel stand has been awarded a bronze Plant Engineering Product of the Year Award winner. The Yale three-wheel stand was recognised in the materials handling systems category for its ability to perform in extreme environments, while maximising operator comfort and productivity. Mick McCormick, vice president of Warehouse Solutions for Yale, […]

From 9 May Hematec Arbeitsbuehnen GmbH, the German dealer of Italian access platform manufacturer CTE has been touring its customers to show the truck-mounted platform CTE B-Lift 390 High Range, followed by the track mounted CTE Traccess 230 (towed by a car). The aim is to test both products with customers, with a demonstration and […]

Working in the sub-zero world of the cold store demands the highest standards of visibility, reliability and comfort. That’s why Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has specially developed a brand-new range of cold cabins for its SENSiA reach trucks, which are tailored to work productively and reliably – even in temperatures as low as -35degC.  Like every […]

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, officially broke ground on an expansion project for the Kalmar Ottawa manufacturing plant in Kansas, USA, on 11 May 2016. Key improvements will include the refurbishment and expansion of the facilities to improve employee safety, security, efficiency, and well-being. Additionally, Kalmar will construct a test track for testing and on-site customer events. […]

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is urging organizers and exhibitors at county/state fairs and local festivals not to attach banners to scissor lifts, as this could create a “sail board” effect which could destabilize the lift and cause it to turn over. Scissor lifts are a safe way to perform temporary work at height […]

Portsmouth, UK-based Rapid Response Solutions (RRS) has expanded its pick-and-carry crane fleet with the addition of 12t and 18t units from Manitex Valla, via the Italy-based manufacturer’s UK distributor Peter Hird & Sons. The larger Valla Model 180E is the highest capacity crane of its type that RRS has purchased. The lifting, transport, and storage specialist has […]