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United Rentals has expanded its specialty branch network with the addition of two locations dedicated to tool management services. The new branches have opened in Plano, Texas, and Cambridge, Ontario. The United Rentals Tools and Industrial Solutions division provides tool management services for short-term and long-term project needs, including maintenance and repair, delivery, computerized tracking and […]

Davis Instruments, Hayward, Calif., announces CarChip Connect, a real-time GPS telematics device for small businesses. CarChip Connect provides intelligent telematics and powerful web analytics to help small businesses improve driver safety and their bottom lines. "The use of the CarChip devices has helped us decrease our insurance costs by over $1 million, lowered the number […]

Hannu Rusanen. currently executive vice president and head of business area equipment, has announced that he is leaving Konecranes to pursue other interests. The recruitment process for the new head of business area equipment has started. Rusanen is staying with Konecranes until his successor has started in the company. "I would like to take this […]

Crown Equipment Corporation has introduced the Crown ST 3000-25 Series walkie straddle stacker capable of handling up to 2,500 pounds and working in environments with tight spaces, such as grocery and retail. The Crown ST 3000-25 is available in North America and South America. The stacker’s compact design, combined with Crown’s exclusive X10 Handle, is a […]

Crown Equipment Corporation is expanding its activities in Germany with three new investments to enhance customer service throughout Europe. “Although the world market for forklifts declined slightly in 2012, we were able to further expand our business in the EMEA region. This can be attributed to the fact that in the continuing difficult economic situation, customers […]

The Vernon Hills, Ill.-based Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) announces its new board members for 2014.     Scott Larsen, president of R. H. Brown Company, and Mike Wall, president of Container Systems Inc., have been elected to serve on the board of directors. Brett Wood, president/CEO of Toyota Material Handling, USA Inc., has […]

Crown Equipment Corporation is expanding its activities in Germany with three new investments to enhance customer service throughout Europe. “Although the world market for forklifts declined slightly in 2012, we were able to further expand our business in the EMEA region. This can be attributed to the fact that in the continuing difficult economic situation, customers […]

The Raymond Corporation has made multiple new appointments in the organization, including: Lou Callea is appointed vice president and general counsel. Callea will manage all strategic and day-to-day operations within the legal department. Callea previously was general counsel for the legal department. Erric Heitmann is appointed vice president, engineering. Heitmann will have responsibility for product […]

  Kenny Wright, business development manager for Servtech, was elected chairman of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association at its recent AGM. Oliver Auston, managing director of Checkmate Lifting and Safety, has been chosen to serve as vice chairman. Wright said: “It is a huge privilege to serve as chairman, and my priority is to support […]

United Rentals Inc. will host its used equipment sale on Thurs., Dec. 12, 2013 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. The second annual sale will be staged at more than 650 participating branches in North America. United Rentals equipment specialists will be on hand at each branch to answer questions about applications and safe operation. […]