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  Lifting gear component specialist Arbil Lifting is a preferred supplier for the new Crosby Platinum 8/10 chain fittings range, incorporating both Grade 80 and 100 components. The grade 100 is 20-25% stronger than its grade 80 counterpart. These new grade 80 and 100 components have the added benefit of dual chain use, in addition […]

  Tractel has added new generation Tralift chain blocks and Bravo lever hoists to its material handling range. The Tralift and Bravo are set to replace existing models, available from 250kg to 20t capacity, with black or silver chain. Improvements to the design mean that the new Tralift is smaller and lighter than the previous […]

The WBPG from RUD Chains Ltd. is the next generation hoist ring for heavy duty lifting; it can be supplied from 85-200 tonnes making it a great product for a wide variety of working environments from heavy engineering, offshore, and ship yards to the construction industry to name a few. For the offshore industry, the […]

Terex Aerial Work Platforms has realigned its marketing team with engineering and product management. Brad Allen has been appointed vice president marketing, product management, and Engineering, adding responsibility for marketing to his prior role. Karen Stash has been promoted to senior director of global marketing and product management. She will continue to report to Allen. “By […]

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has gained a contract to convert four rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to full electrification for Hutchison Ports UK (HPUK) at the Port of Felixstowe, UK. The project is the first of its kind in Western Europe. The contract was signed in September 2013, and installations will commence in the second quarter […]

Vista, Calif.-based APEM, Inc.’s TS Series Thumbstick may now be specified with a black oxide coated brass threaded D-flat housing, making for simplified drop-in panel installation.  The threaded metal body provides full EMC protection; including EMI, ESD, and is environmentally sealed up to IP69K. The new metal housing may be specified with a “T” in […]

  Load monitoring equipment specialist Straightpoint, Inc. has provided load cell dynamometers for critical lifts at the Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant in Waynesboro, Georgia. CB&I, a leading provider of engineering, procurement and construction services to the power industry, is heading up the construction project for Georgia Power, where Straightpoint Radiolink Plus tension load cell dynamometers […]

Cummins Inc. has begun production of the 6-cylinder engines certified to meet Tier 4 Final regulations, equivalent Canadian standards, and European Stage IV standards. The latest 6.7- to 15-liter Cummins engines will be on featured at ConExpo in March in a wide range of Tier 4 Final construction machines, material handling equipment, power packs, and cranes.  […]

Perkins' new general manager, global sales and marketing is Bill Giunta; he will relocate from Georgia where he was a commercial manager of Caterpillar's Electric Power Division to Peterborough, UK. “I’m delighted to be leading the global sales and marketing team during an exciting time for the Perkins brand,” said Giunta. “We’re working closer than […]

H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) has opened a new store in Lubbock, Texas. The reconstructed facility is 20,000 sq. ft. on 15 acres, with office space, parts warehouse, a large yard area, and a six-bay repair shop that includes two, 5-ton overhead cranes. The facility is capable of repairing a variety of machines from compact construction […]