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In order to keep equipment running and operations moving, parts and services are an integral part of the process. From critical spare parts to the planned maintenance services recommended by the manufacturer, it is important to be able to find what you need when unforeseen damages or problems arise with your machinery. US based Handling […]

Canadian specialist in portable floor cranes, Smart-Rig Cranes has added the S1 Global Model to its range. The S1 Global has 30m (100ft) of cable and a 5.5m (18ft) vertical hook height with a speed of 7 to 9m/minute (25-30ft/min) and is CE marked. Smart-Rig cranes are narrow enough to fit through doors and into […]

French manufacturer, Verlinde´s VGPA workshop portal frame is made entirely of Eurosystem Alu type aluminium hollow sections. It is designed for handling loads of from 125 to 2000kg. The Verlinde Group´s range of aluminium sections designed for overhead handling systems is known as Eurosystem Alu and is notable for the lightness of its aluminium hollow […]

On 31 December 2015 Matti Kavetvuo announced his resignation from the board of directors of Konecranes. Over recent years Kavetvuo has given up other positions of trust and says that it is time to resign also from his last board membership in a listed company. The resignation is not related to Konecranes Plc or the […]

Landoll Corporation, Marysville, Kan., has acquired the PR40 Precision Rigger product line from Bluestem Machine Works Inc. of Baldwin City, Kan. The Precision Rigger industrial telescopic-boom forklift has a 40,000-lb. capacity @ 24-in. load center at a maximum height of 20 ft. “Its unique features such as compact size, high capacity, wireless remote control, and ability to work in tight spaces make […]

Southworth International Group is acquiring Marco Group AB of Angelholm, Sweden. Both companies manufacture ergonomic material-handling equipment for lifting and positioning goods.  "This transaction is strategically important for us for several reasons," said Brian McNamara, president of Southworth. "First, it accelerates our presence in both European and Asian markets in which we see significant opportunities. Second, […]

Vetter Krantechnik GmbH, Siegen, Germany, recently named Marc Rieser as managing director of the crane and hoist manufacturer. Rieser formerly worked for Terex/Demag, where he gained excessive experience in the field of crane technologies. He joins the company as a competent crane expert who has been a part of this international market segment for years.

Straightpoint has appointed Zagreb-based Lenger d.o.o. as a distributor of its range of force measurement, load monitoring, and suspended weighing load cell equipment in Croatia. The addition of Lenger as a distributor aligns with a strategic plan to expand Straightpoint’s network into new markets throughout 2016 and beyond, including those in southeastern and Eastern Europe. Lenger already distributes […]

Manufacturing Day 2015, including all events scheduled throughout the year, reached more than 400,000 participants and improved the public’s perception of manufacturing. A total of 2,620 events were held across North America including all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Based on data collected from host company evaluations, more than 225,000 students and 55,000 parents, teachers, and […]

Snorkel, the global manufacturer of aerial work platforms has appointed Ken Goh as sales director for East Asia. Based in Singapore, Ken has over 16 years of regional sales experience, the majority of which has been within technical and capital equipment sectors, including 6 years in aerial work platforms.  Ken joins Snorkel from Pramac (Asia) […]