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Two LPS 600 for Efficient Bulk Handling in Gdansk | Construction News
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 […]
Clark Adds Quote Feature to Corporate Website | Construction News
“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 Receives EPA Final Tier 4, EU Stage IV, CARB Certifications | Construction News
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 […]
Konecranes Breakthrough to Intermodal Terminals in Australia | Construction News
In June 2013 Konecranes received an order for four Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes from Pacific National (PN), Australia’s largest private rail freight operator. The investment in these cranes is part of larger modernization projects in PN’s terminals in Sydney and Melbourne. The cranes will be delivered during 2014 and 2015, two of them to […]
Mini Cranes Assist in Glazing Project at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park | Construction News
The Aquatics Center at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park shape can be clearly seen as the first panes of glass have now been installed. One of GGR Group’s mini spider cranes, a 6 tonne capacity UNIC URW-706, was used with an MRTA611 six-in-line glass vacuum lifter to help glaze the external walls of the venue, now […]
Raymond Appoints Executive Vice President-Sales and Marketing | Construction News
The Raymond Corporation has appointed Timothy Combs as executive vice president of sales and marketing. Bringing more than 30 years of experience to this role, Combs will hold executive responsibility for Raymond sales and marketing activities. Previously, Combs served as vice president of sales with responsibility for Raymond sales activities as well as national accounts. […]
The Crosby Group Promotes and Adds Industry Veterans to Team
The Crosby Group, Tulsa, Okla., announces the promotion of Curt Jabben to director of engineered product sales. In his new position, Jabben will oversee and administer the sales process for Crosby customers who require additional engineering, specialization, or modification to meet their needs. Jabben has been with Crosby for 25 years, with the majority of the time […]
Gorbel Hires Rob Beightol as Product Marketing Manager | Construction News
Gorbel, Inc., has hired Rob Beightol as the product marketing manager for the company’s work station cranes, jibs, and fall arrest product lines. As product manager, Beightol is responsible for developing and implementing marketing plans for new customer acquisition, customer retention and expanding to new markets. Beightol also will direct target market activities, complete competitive […]
Terex All Terrain Helps Dismantle Overhead Crane at Space Shuttle’s Vehicle Assembly Building | Construction News
Exploring the Universe has been the dream of humanity for centuries but only a reality in recent decades. However, we cannot explore space without a vast infrastructure of people and equipment behind this exploration. As the vehicles used to explore space change, the supporting structures must also evolve to the next generation of technology. These […]
Toyota Expands 8-Series Lift Truck Line With Large Capacity Models | Construction News
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.'s new 8-Series large capacity lift truck line includes cushion and pneumatic tire models that are powered by two Toyota designed and built four-cylinder engines. The forklift series was made for customers with indoor and outdoor applications like the paper, lumber, and concrete industries or large distribution centers that need to […]