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Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has launched a product demonstration video that focuses on the proper selection and use of air winches used for pulling, lifting, and tensioning materials. The video is now on the LGH YouTube page, www.youtube.com/liftinggearhire.

Harrington Hoists Inc. has launched its Harrington Mobile App that features images, descriptions, individual product specifications and dimensions, and outline drawings for customers' mobile devices. There are also links to Harrington’s website, social media, and contact information in the application. Harrington Mobile is free and available through the App Store and Google Play. It is […]

In its third quarter financial report, Manitex International announced that it will acquire Valla SpA, an Italian manufacturer that builds pick-and-carry cranes with lifting capacities from 2.5 to 90 tons. Targeted for markets like petrochemical, construction, aerospace, and automotive, the Valla product acquisition is in line with Manitex’s strategy to grow through new product development and through complementary […]

Sullivan-Palatek Inc. has partnered with TigerTracks, a cloud-based network that helps dealers and distributors to manage and share service and maintenance records. The agreement will supply Sullivan-Palatek air compressor dealers with subscriptions to a co-branded version of the TigerTracks platform so that dealer employees in the field and the office can efficiently manage and share […]

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc., (TMHU), marked the opening of its new North American headquarters in Columbus, Ind. with a ribbon cutting ceremony and line-off of its new 8-series large capacity forklifts. The event marked the final stage of aligning TMHU's sales and marketing division with its manufacturing plant, Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg. Inc. (TIEM). […]

In its third quarter financial report, Manitex International announced that it will acquire Valla SpA, an Italian manufacturer that builds pick-and-carry cranes with lifting capacities from 2.5 to 90 tons. Targeted for markets like petrochemical, construction, aerospace, and automotive, the Valla product acquisition is in line with Manitex’s strategy to grow through new product development and through complementary […]

Palmer Johnson Power Systems has promoted George Bonney from service technician to service manager at its St. Louis branch. Bonney has been with Palmer Johnson for over two years and brings over 11 years of service experience to the position. Bonney is SAE certified in diesel engines, drive train, electrical & electronics, along with other […]

Manitou's new optional lifting hook for particular Manitou MT series telescopic handler models provides a secure lifting point for transporting suspended loads without the use of an additional attachment. The boom tip lift hook option is now available as a factory-installed option or field installed option for the Manitou MT 6642, MT 8044, MT 10044, […]

Essex Rental Corp. has announced the resignation of its president and CEO, Ronald Schad, who's been with the company since 2000. Schad will continue to serve on the company's Board of Directors and remain a stockholder. He will also remain CEO until the Board appoints a replacement; internal and external candidates for the position will […]

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has named its 2014 elected officers and directors to the AEM Board of Directors and AG and CE Sector Boards. AEM officers and directors work on behalf of all AEM member companies to provide strategic direction and guidance for association services, activities, and programs, in areas including public policy; […]