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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 […]

  The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has signed up as a Supporting Organisation at this year’s Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC) Canada, which takes place October 22-23 at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort, Edmonton, Alberta. The LEEA will send a representative to Alberta, where the association has a growing presence. CRC Canada, […]

DPWorld Manila has ordered a Liebherr ship-to-shore container crane and two Liebherr rubber tired gantry cranes. The ship-to-shore crane has a waterside outreach of 44.5 m,  a back reach of 12 m,  and a safe working load under twin lift spreader of 60 tonnes. The lift height over rail is 31 m. The crane will […]

  Catalan lifting equipment manufacturer Airpes has named Albert Romagosa managing director. Having joined the company four years ago and holding positions in both the sales and export departments, Romagosa will take up his new role in Munich to oversee the company’s increasing activities in Germany. Josep Compte shares the job title of managing director […]

In industry news, Hoist Liftruck has been awarded a maximum $925 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense for commercial-related material handling equipment. The contract is a five year, fixed priced with an economic price adjustment, requirements contract. The departments of the U.S. military using the services include the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and […]