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NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG), the parent company of Hyster Company and Yale Materials Handling Corporation, has promoted Chuck Pascarelli to president, americas, effective Jan. 1, 2015. In this new position, Pascarelli will oversee all sales, marketing, manufacturing, finance, and pricing functions for the Hyster and Yale product lines, as well as their distribution networks in the […]

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has released a new live-action Crane Safety Video and revised Crane Safety Manual to provide machine operators with current industry best practices, including U.S. OSHA 1926:1400 crane standard requirements. The newly released AEM video and manual reflect changes in the crane industry and OSHA crane standards over the last decade since AEM […]

Presto Lifts' new PowerStak Model PPS-3000-AS is a compact, heavy-duty stacker with 3,000 lbs. of capacity with a 24-in. load center. A two-stage telescopic mast enables it to lift loads up to 125 in., allowing it to service rack up to 10 ft. high. The PPS-3000-AS has an ergonomically designed handle that puts all controls […]

Eartec Co. announces its ComStar full duplex wireless system now has double the capacity, going from 8 to 16 users. Now larger teams can enjoy simultaneous, hands-free communication within an 800-yd. range. The all-In-one headsets are completely wireless, and there is no delay when transmitting. This is achieved by interlinking ComCenters which are fully portable, […]

The Raymond Corporation announced it contributed to more than 115 non-profit and educational organizations in 2014, providing thousands of dollars in donations.  “Raymond is pleased to support organizations that help enrich the lives of so many people,” says Steve VanNostrand, executive vice president of human resources at Raymond. “We are especially proud of our employees […]

The International Powered Access Federation is hosting a regional conference for its members and their customers on Jan. 22, 2015 in Chicago, Ill.  The meeting will include the following presentations: Fall Protection as it Relates to AWPs – Why? – Gary Riley, Safety Education Representative, NES Rentals and IPAF Senior Instructor The Breakfast of Safety Champions!  Practice […]

The Raymond Corporation announced it contributed to more than 115 non-profit and educational organizations in 2014, providing thousands of dollars in donations.  “Raymond is pleased to support organizations that help enrich the lives of so many people,” says Steve VanNostrand, executive vice president of human resources at Raymond. “We are especially proud of our employees […]

Modulift has a new video that provides reviews with the practical facts, figures, and data needed to construct a spreader beam correctly. Senior design engineer Anthony Culshaw gives a full walk-through presentation, pointing out hints, tips, and safety precautions detailed in the Modulift User Instructions. The video shows each beam component and how each section should be […]

Van Beest USA has received ISO 9001:2008 certification from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Ltd (LRQA). The approval from the international certification body confirms Van Beest’s quality management system meets the requirements of the ISO standard. ISO 9001 is a certified quality management system (QMS) for organizations who want to prove their ability to consistently provide […]

Modulift has a new video that provides reviews with the practical facts, figures, and data needed to construct a spreader beam correctly. Senior design engineer Anthony Culshaw gives a full walk-through presentation, pointing out hints, tips, and safety precautions detailed in the Modulift User Instructions. The video shows each beam component and how each section should be […]