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IPAF has appointed Roger Schaffner as its new auditor and member support representative for Switzerland, reflecting IPAF’s continuing commitment to improve the quality of its services and training programs. Roger Schaffner has more than 25 years of experience in rental, technical operations, and safety training in the powered access industry. He began his career in […]

Crown Equipment Corp., has introduced the Crown SP 4000 Series, which is a 36-volt, battery-powered stockpicker capable of handling capacities up to 3,000 lbs. and reaching a lift height of 366 in. The forklift features a number of technologies that help optimize the orderpicking process and increase overall warehouse productivity. The Crown SP 4000 features […]

  French manufacturer Verlinde has launched a new generation of its electric chain hoist range for the entertainment industry—Stagemaker SR. Boasting an entirely new ergonomic design, the SR is fitted as standard with a double brake system, CHAINFlux special chain guide, Perfect Push patented hoist load wheel, retractable handgrips and protective rubber pads. The Stagemaker […]

Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG (NPorts) in Northern Germany ordered two Liebherr Mobile Harbor Cranes (LHM) to work the switches for more turnover in their seaports, Brake and Emden. In Brake, NPorts has already successfully operated a LHM 500 for years. Hence the company decided to equip the Niedersachsenkai with the successor model, type […]

OSHA is launching a local emphasis program in Idaho aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities associated with the operation of powered industrial trucks, including forklifts and lift trucks. OSHA compliance offices will begin conducting inspections in early June to identify and evaluate hazards of operating powered industrial trucks, (PITs) such as being struck by and […]

Crown Equipment has announced the opening of a company-owned branch in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. The new facility will provide customers with enhanced resources for material handling purchase decisions, as well as additional training and service capabilities. “Establishing a company-owned facility in Cleveland provides us with an additional opportunity to enhance our customer relationships,” said […]

  Shuttlelift has launched a new website, at Shuttlelift.com, offering a comprehensive portal to the world of the Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin-based manufacturer, it said. "When you're considering the purchase of a new mobile gantry crane, the last thing you want to do is spend hours on the phone or on the internet search engines looking […]

  Force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing systems specialist Straightpoint has added a new wireless compression load cell to its range. The unit has a wireless range of up to 250m and battery life of 400 hours, allowing for the calculation of total mass and the centre of gravity on loads up to and […]

Terex Corporation has announced that it is lowering its full-year 2013 guidance and providing second quarter guidance. Full year 2013 earnings per share is now expected to be between $1.90 and $2.10, as adjusted for certain non-recurring items. Previous full year 2013 guidance was an earnings per share of between $2.40 and $2.70. Due to […]

TCA Lifting, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist access and lifting equipment, has taken delivery of its first level crawler crane, the LC785. This unit is the first of several LC cranes that will be added to its fleet over the coming months. The first job for this machine will be to lift […]