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HBC-radiomatic, Inc. the wholly owned subsidiary of HBC-radiomatic GmbH celebrated 15 years since its incorporation in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company started out in a small building in Blue Ash, Ohio before moving to its current North American headquarters located in Hebron, Ky. at the end of 2008. To better control the company’s activities, and more […]

Columbus McKinnon Corp., has unveiled its new CM Lodestar electric chain hoist to the Canadian market as a CSA approved hoist. The CM Lodestar offers new features including a heavy duty DC brake, a clutch outside the load path, easy-access wiring, a five-pocket lift wheel, helical AGMA Class 8 gears, and motor thermal overload. The […]

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for June was $8.6 billion, up  8% compared to volume in June 2012. Month-over-month, new business volume was […]

Manitou's MT 5519 telescopic handler is now equipped with a Tier IV certified emissions compliant engine. The Tier IV certified MT 5519 is available in North American markets, and is designed for rental companies and contractors in construction applications where space constraints exist. “In 2012, the compact telescopic handler market in North America was over […]

The gehl.com website was redesigned to provide a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality. The new site is based on a responsive platform, which allows visitors to view pages on any device without loss of data. “A change was needed to keep with technology trends,” says Lori Heidecker, director of marketing for the Americas. […]

The Gogar depot, serving the new Edinburgh tram network, is using a double girder 6.3 tonne traveling crane to maintain the fleet of 27 trams and support the Unimog track maintenance vehicle.  Street Crane Co. installed the crane. At 42.9m long the seven-section articulated Edinburgh trams weigh in at 56 tonnes per vehicle and are […]

Crown Equipment Corp. has introduced the Crown ES 4000 Stacker series designed for small spaces. It is capable of handling capacities up to 3,500 lbs. and can reach a lift height of 132 in. The forklift is intended for use in stacking, stock replenishment, and work positioning in a variety of industries, including manufacturing and […]

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) is donating equipment and resources to support the  Vincennes University Logistics Education and Training Center located in Plainfield, Ind. Toyota’s contributions include: two lift truck engines, an internal combustion (I.C.) lift truck, and instruction in TMHU’s “Train-the-Trainer” operator safety program. “Toyota is committed to supporting the community and educational […]

  Following the success of the show’s Innovation Theatre in 2012, this year’s LiftEx event will announce winners in two categories when it takes place 14-15 November at the UK’s USN Bolton Arena. The Innovation Theatre will be sponsored by LiftEx Official Publication, Lift & Hoist International (LHI). The Innovation Theatre is just one feature […]

Starke Material Handling Group has introduced the newest edition to the line of EcoMaxx Series forklifts, now available for U.S. and Canadian delivery, powered by GM LPG Tier IV E Cummins and Perkins diesel Tier III EPA engines, with lift capacities from 8,000 to 22,000 lbs. The EcoMaxx trucks feature a wide view masts for […]