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  The Gustav Eirich mechanical engineering plant in Hardheim, Germany, has fitted out a new production bay with Demag cranes. On two levels, an integrated intralogistics solution has been installed that can be used for both transporting large and heavy mixers, as well as for serving the assembly stations with components. Additionally, a two-crane-level concept […]

  Terex Material Handling has supplied Indian generator and turbine manufacturer TD Power Systems with two Demag process cranes that have lifting capacities of 300t and 60t. Dr Lars Brzoska, vice president and managing director of Terex Material Handling, said: “This order for high-performance crane installations, which are planned and produced by our specialist teams […]

  Shuttlelift will unveil a new gantry crane for its dealers when they arrive in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, this week for the annual dealer meeting. On site will be the largest rubber-tired, double-beam, fully traversable gantry crane the manufacturer has ever built—the Shuttlelift DB 200. More than 54 ft. tall, 68 ft. wide and just […]

  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 […]