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In January 2015, Konecranes received an order for three cranes from Andritz Oy. The cranes ordered are two grab cranes and one turbine hall service crane. They will be installed at the end of this year at the Riikinvoima waste-to-energy power plant in Leppävirta, Finland, a project supplied by Andritz. Start-up of the new waste […]

A new international standard on occupational health and safety management is currently under development with publication expected in October 2016. The second committee draft of ISO 45001 – Occupational health and safety management standard systems – requirements with guidance for use is now open. This follows the re-drafting of the standard to reflect comments received […]

UK company Harken has launched the new LokHead, winch, which is designed to prevent free-fall. Harken hardware solutions can be applied across a range of industries from emergency access and rescue to construction. The company has applied its marine heritage to create rugged products that can be used in extreme environments. By combining innovation and […]

Jim Kunkle has joined the Mobile Machine Control Solutions (MCS) division of Hirschmann Automation and Control (PAT) as its senior quality assurance engineer. In his new position, Kunkle will manage the quality department at Hirschmann’s facility in Chambersburg, Pa.  Kunkle has more than a decade of experience establishing and improving quality processes in deadline driven […]

LEEA’s TEAM Card is now backed by an online renewal system to ensure that only properly qualified staff are working on overhead lifting equipment. After three years, TEAM card holders much take a specially designed online refresher training course before a new one is issued.  Launched in 2009, TEAM cards are available only to employees […]

For industrial, construction, and agriculture applications, HBC-radiomatic has introduced a new version of the micron 7 hand-held transmitter. The push-button remote with TFT color display offers a safe way to operate machinery.  The hand-held wireless control system includes 10 two-step push buttons; two rotary switches; color LCD for feedback and system data; a stop impact […]

Valley Craft Industries introduced the PAL 500 lightweight aluminum lift this week at ProMat. Designed and built in the United States, the machine allows for safe and efficient lifting and transportation of heavy materials. The aluminum lift has a 500-lb. load capacity. With an overall unit height of 81 in., the powered aluminum lift is […]

Hoist Liftruck has introduced a new FR Series extendable counterweight liftruck model in the 15,000- to 18,000-lb. capacity class.   The FR 15/25 is engineered to have virtually the same footprint as a 15,500-lb. forklift but also achieve the capacity of a 25,000-lb. forklift. The design also maintains a lighter gross weight for easier transportation […]

The Stärke continuous stability system has been developed to reduce incidence of tipping while turning corners or travelling on uneven surfaces. A fixed drive wheel supported by two cantilevered, spring-loaded casters are in constant contact with the ground, supporting the stability of the lift truck and its load. The system also offers improved control over competitor fixed stop […]

Clark Material Handling Company recently hosted a special recognition event at its North American headquarters in Lexington, Ky. The Clark Dealer of Excellence program recognizes and appreciates top performing dealers in the areas of new equipment sales, aftermarket parts sales, service achievement, general customer satisfaction and overall dealer operations. Employees select the Dealer of the […]