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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 […]

Crown Equipment Corp. has released its 2013 ecologic report highlighting the company’s global efforts to minimize waste, manage energy use, and maximize product and facility lifespan. The 2013 report can be downloaded at www.crown.com. The report emphasizes Crown’s energy efficient product including the Crown RM 6000 Series narrow aisle forklift, which features Xpress Lower technology […]

JCB’s North American dealer network has expanded with the addition of Hy-Tek JCB. Hy-Tek will now represent the full line of JCB construction equipment—including new, pre-owned, and rental models—and provide JCB parts and service at its headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. “We’re very pleased and excited to offer JCB’s outstanding product line to our growing customer […]

Jim Maddux, director, OSHA Directorate of Construction, will speak at the IPAF U.S. Convention that will be held on Oct. 21 and 22, 2013 in Chicago. He joins an excellent line-up of speakers and will discuss the need to address falls from height and OSHA’s fall protection campaign to raise awareness and give employers guidance […]

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), the supplier of the number one selling lift truck in North America, announced that for every new 8-Series lift truck sold in 2013, Toyota will make a donation to the Arbor Day Foundation to have a tree planted in a forest damaged by fire or other natural causes in […]

Harrington Hoists Inc. has introduced their NER electric chain hoists with a new Smart Limit option. These hoists are available in dual speed capacities from 1/8 t to 5 t, and will be used in applications that require precise lifting, lowering and stopping, and for delicate or fragile loads. The Smart Limit feature allows the […]

“After several years of successful collaboration with TPC Group (Technical Part Center) for our industrial chain hoists, we are now expanding our partnership with its subsidiary V.V. & Sons LLC, which is specialized in stage equipment. Our aim, naturally, is to expand our presence in theatres, TV studios, concert halls, and other entertainment venues throughout […]

Two Liebherr LPS 600s for dedicated bulk handling have recently been delivered and installed in the center of the southern Baltic coast. Both cranes will soon start operation in the port of Gdansk, Poland. The port handles various commodities and bulk material handling is of high importance as it accounts for more than 25% of […]

“Get a Quote” is now available on CLARK’s corporate website for online customers interested in learning more about available pricing, features, and options on Clark products. The “Get a Quote” feature allows visitors to the clarkmhc.com site to electronically request a quote from a Clark representative or authorized Clark dealer. Requests will be reviewed and […]

John Deere Power Systems' (JDPS)  engine lineup 130 kW (174 hp) and above has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Tier 4, European Union (EU) Stage IV, and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions certification. The PowerTech PVS 6.8L, PowerTech PSS 6.8L, PowerTech PSS 9.0L and PowerTech PSS 13.5L models are the first John […]