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Associated and Peach State Integrated Technologies Inc. have reached a definitive agreement for Associated to acquire Peach State. Under the agreement, Peach State will operate as a subsidiary of Associated. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2014.   “As we look toward the future we are committed to developing new […]

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order worth $77 million for optimized cargo handling systems for five A-14-series and five A-18-series container vessels from Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. in South Korea.The 14,000 TEU and 18,000 TEU ships are built for the United Arab Shipping Company and they are scheduled for delivery between 2014 […]

Parker Hannifin's no-skive Compact Spiral hose now has two new hose sizes typically used in heavy-duty equipment as well as new fitting end configurations for many applications.  The -24 and -32 Compact Spiral hoses are available in 5,000 psi (787TC) and 6,000 psi (797TC). Both weigh less than a standard SAE spiral hose, have smaller […]

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) launched the company’s Lift a Co-Worker, Lift a Community Facebook contest benefiting nonprofits.  As part of the philanthropic program, Toyota asks participants to submit a photo with a short description to nominate a co-worker who volunteers in the community and to choose one of five nonprofit organizations to receive […]

Industrial Training International will award a quarterly scholarship to an individual in the lifting and hoisting industry who strives to better their skills and abilities through interactive education. The recipient of the ITI Scholarship will be able to attend a training course of their choice at an ITI training center in North America, learn directly […]

A Starworker 1200 trailer crane was hired to help create the giant dome centerpiece for the grames console launch in London’s Leicester Square. Using an MRT4 vacuum lifter fitted with curved suction pads, the Starworker installed a total of 56 fiberglass panels to create the 12-meter tall dome structure. GGR’s crane operator spent four days […]

  Geoff Holden, the chief executive of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), will take on the gruelling 26 miles and 385 yards of the London Marathon on April 13 2014 to raise money for the hospice movement. Holden, who turns 60 in March, will pound the course for the third time; he last run […]

  In response to a call from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) UK Council, CEO and managing director Tim Whiteman has issued a letter to the UK’s Minister of State for Employment, Esther McVey MP, who holds responsibility for the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), asking her to urgently review the time taken by […]

  Kito Europe GmbH has released a new video presentation that highlights the unique design and features of the EQ series electric chain hoist. The video demonstrates the advanced functions of the frequency inverter which is provided as standard in all EQ hoists and EQM motorised trolleys. The inverter provides an industry-first “light load high-speed” […]

Misia has pledged its support to the children of Haiti since the 2010 earthquake that devastated the country. In an effort to gather industry support the company will contribute 10,00 Euro the MISIA/NPH Child sponsor program for each picture of a Misea hoist or crane submitted to its image library of products in operation, worldwide […]