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In industry news, Igus is set to unveil its latest energy chain cable carriers, the E4-1, at the end of September at a trade show that focuses on industrial packaging and processing. The E4-1 is designed for a broad range of industrial applications including use on cranes, machine tools, construction machinery, and robotic handling systems. […]

In industry news, Phoenix, Ariz.-based, Flaska JCB, a division of Forklift Exchange Inc. to its dealer network is now a dealer of JCB construction equipment, including new, pre-owned, and rental models. The grand opening event will be held Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Flaska JCB's Phoenix location. “We’re very pleased to […]

  The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has announced that all exhibitor space for LiftEx 2013, the UK’s only annual trade show dedicated to the overhead lifting sector, has now been sold. Over 70 leading companies will participate at the exhibition, which takes place at the USN Bolton Arena on 14-15 November, providing visitors with […]

UniCarriers Americas Corp. is applauding the nine companies named winners of the Nissan Forklift Nine, Dealer of Excellence Award for the 2012 fiscal year. The award recognizes the top nine dealers carrying Nissan Forklift by UniCarriers products for sales performance. The dealers are evaluated on unit sales, market penetration, aftermarket parts sales, professionalism, service, and […]

In industry news, UniCarriers Americas Corp. is applauding the nine companies named winners of the Nissan Forklift Nine, Dealer of Excellence Award for the 2012 fiscal year. The award recognizes the top nine dealers carrying Nissan Forklift by UniCarriers products for sales performance. The dealers are evaluated on unit sales, market penetration, aftermarket parts sales, […]

In industry news, Larson Electronics has released its WAL-PM-150LED work area LED light that equips operators with a light source capable of illuminating 9,500 sq. ft. of work space and provides 60,000 hours of lamp operation–60 times more than standard 150-watt halogen work lights. The portable work light features a 16 in. LED lamp assembly […]

In industry news, CLARK Material Handling Co. has been awarded the Kentucky Governor's Safety & Health award for its facilities in the state. Clark's aftermarket parts distribution center  in Louisville and its manufacturing and distribution center in Lexington were recognized for over a combined million hours worked without a lost-time accident. The Louisville, KY facility […]

In industry news, Columbus McKinnon Corp. has named Mark Paradowski, vice president of Information Services. With the company since 1997, Paradowski most recently was the director of global information systems and led the global integration of the company's information services platforms and business systems. In the new role, Paradowski will continue to focus on critical […]

Industrial Training International (ITI) Canada has opened a new training facility on the Enform Campus in Nisku, Alberta. The Edmonton Training Center’s location will benefit oil and gas personnel conducting lifting and rigging activities in Canada. A number of ITI instructors have conducted training courses on location at the Situ Oil Sands projects and will […]

  The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) will launch a new one-day training course designed to offer staff with little or no technical expertise an introduction to the overhead lifting sector. Led by the LEEA‘s team of specialist trainers, the Lifting Equipment Familiarisation Seminar will provide attendees with an overview of commonly used lifting equipment and […]