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  RUD Chains Ltd, a leading manufacturer of high quality chain components and systems, has increased interest in its exhibit at LiftEx 2013, which takes place at the UK’s USN Bolton Arena, 14-15 November. Now in its ninth year, LiftEx is the UK’s only annual trade exhibition dedicated to the overhead lifting industry. Admission is […]

  An impressive line-up of new products and applications will fight for the right to lift a LEEA Award for Innovation at LiftEx 2013, which takes place at the USN Bolton Arena, 14-15 November. All entries for the Most Innovative Product and Most Innovative Application awards will be showcased at the LHI-sponsored LiftEx Innovation Theatre, before […]

  Harrington Hoists, Inc. has introduced its TNER Series Theatrical Chain Hoist. A market leader in the industrial sector, Harrington will target the entertainment and theatre markets with the TNER Series. These full featured, three phase electric hoists provide reliable performance for use in concert halls, convention arenas, stadiums and studios.  Harrington has included industry-specific […]

Hyster Co.'s has launched a new comprehensive mobile lift truck app available for Apple iOS and Android devices through iTunes and the Android Google Play Store. Features of the new app include a product selector that helps customers choose the best product for their application, detailed information, technical guides, images and brochures on Hyster lift […]

Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) has named Joe Cacopardo as national marketing manager and Anne Ewing as national manager of dealer IT operations. Cacopardo is now responsible for the overall management of TMHU's nationwide marketing and advertising efforts. Ewing has over 23 years in the equipment dealership industry and will manage the sales, implementation, […]

Yanmar  has acquired 6.26% of the capital and voting rights of Manitou, as the two groups endeavor to grow their strategic alliance, expanding cross distribution into Mexico and Latin America.   In January of 2012, Manitou and Yanmar announced the signing of a strategic alliance in North America.  Manitou Americas distributes Yanmar’s compact excavators under […]

Crown Equipment Corp.'s InfoLink fleet management system will now have a hosted solution, allowing the software to be easily scaled as customer fleet management grows and changes. Crown InfoLink is a wireless forklift fleet and operator management system that delivers actionable data to help warehouse managers maximize productivity. Hosted by Crown, InfoLink now offers a […]

Terex Material Handling has received an order for two Demag double girder, 10-ton cranes from Bay Shore Systems. “Bay Shore Systems chose Demag cranes for several reasons. First, upon calling current Terex Material Handling customers it was learned that quality and longevity of the Demag product was second to none. Next, Terex Material Handling offered […]

LiuGong North America has added  Casa Rivero, S.A. DE C.V. to its dealer network for forklifts and construction equipment. Casa Rivero, S.A. DE C.V., located in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, is a privately-owned company with offices in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon and an exhibition in Santa Catarina, with plans to open branches in Tampico and Reynosa. “We […]

Columbus McKinnon Corp. has launched its CM Bandit ratchet lever hoist in the U.S. The company says the CM Bandit, its lightest and most compact 3/4 and 1-1/2 ton ratchet lever hoist, is the world's first HMI-Certified ratchet lever hoist. The CM Bandit features a compact design and short handle that  makes it suitable for […]