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The Conductix-Wampfler Group has acquired LASSTEC S.a.r.l., headquartered in Sciez, France. The acquisition contract was signed on September 23, with a mutual agreement to keep the purchase price confidential. Lasstec, with its twistlock load sensing and accident prevention system, has a patented technology for the reliable weighing of containers. It is based on sensors attached […]

Verlinde displayed its entire range of lifting equipment and products at the Cranes Fair in Moscow in June 2013, a decision that resulted in the Verlinde set-up receiving the award for best stand design and best sales promotion by sales representatives and its media system. Equipment Verlinde showed included: Eurochain VR, the new generation of […]

UniCarriers Americas Corp. has named the winners of its Service Excellence Program (SEP) awards that acknowledge the achievements of those dealers with the highest of standards in aftermarket service. The below winners are for the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2013. “Congratulations to our Service Excellence Award winners,” said Dan Domberg, director, customer quality […]

  Peter Hird & Sons Ltd, the UK distributor for Winlet vacuum robots, has confirmed that it will exhibit at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association’s (LEEA) annual LiftEx trade show, which takes place at the UK’s USN Bolton Arena, 14-15 November, 2013. LHI is the event’s Official Publication. The Winlet vacuum robot range is specifically […]

  Crosby Europe has launched a new range of shackles—the G2170 shackle for grommets. The Crosby G2170 Grommet shackles are specially designed for use with single or double large diameter grommets. The large sling contact area enhances the efficiency of the grommet sling, while the bearing surface is at least five times the bearing surface […]

In industry news, NMHG Financial Services Inc.'s Retail Lease Program for UTILEV UT25P lift trucks presents lift truck customers with the option of a new lift truck versus purchasing used equipment. “Utilev lift trucks are designed to meet the requirements of our standard-duty customers by providing an affordable alternative to used lift truck equipment,” said […]

Moorgate Forklifts Ltd  new partnership with Nexen UK means Moorgate’s new fleet of pallet trucks and forklifts will be supplied exclusively by its Lowestoft facility. The British manufacturer has recently launched its new X-Range which Moorgate will be supplying to the region. Managing Director, Neil Brook sees the partnership as a massive step up for […]

Liebherr Container Cranes will deliver seven Liebherr SC340S straddle carriers to the largest terminal in Europe, the ECT Delta Terminal in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The machines will stack 1 over 2 high and have a 40 t Stinis single lift spreader. The straddle carriers will mainly operate on the land-side interface zone, shuttling between the automatic […]

In industry news, TVH  has expanded its line of industrial accessories with its TotalSource starting and deep-cycle batteries. The batteries are designed for automotive, marine, recreational, industrial applications.

In industry news, Magnetek, Inc., has added an anti-shock feature to its IMPULSE•VG+ Series 4 crane controls. The new anti-shock technology automatically stabilizes loads by detecting and minimizing rapid increases in motor torque, thus reducing the potential for crane damage caused by operator induced load shock. This proactive approach protects the crane and building from […]