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Toyota Lift Trucks Ranked Safest in Material Handling Study | Construction News
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) ranked number one as the lift truck buyers and specifiers consider safest in a recent study conducted by Peerless Research group on lift truck safety. "Safety is always a top priority for our company and our industry,” said Jeff Rufener, president of TMHU. “It is especially gratifying to have […]
Maeda Mini Cranes Now Available in New England and New York | Construction News
Wood’s CRW is has announced they are now the territory dealer for the Maeda mini crane product line. The geographic territory includes all six New England states as well as New York including Rockland County. The first two units were on display at the opening of CRW’s new North Oxford, Mass. location earlier this month. […]
Crown Equipment Adds Two V-Force V-HFM Series Charger Models
As more battery-powered forklift users move from conventional charging to opportunity charging, Crown Equipment has introduced two new models to its V-Force V-HFM (High-Frequency Modular) series charger as well as a battery monitoring identification device (BMID). The enhanced V-HFM Series Charger enables users to take advantage of a versatile charging system offering 93 percent efficiency […]
Colson Caster Designs Wheel for Ultra Heavy Loads
Colson Caster Corporation, Jonesboro, Ark., has announced its newest line of heavy-duty wheels for mass distribution: the Commander HD. The wheel is designed for superior performance in sabusive applications and environments where high-load requirements and impact resistance are prevalent. The new Commander HD wheel is backed by Colson’s three-year warranty. The wheels were designed, engineered, […]
Kalmar Receives Award for Container Port Challenge
Cargotec received a commendation award of $100,000 in the Next Generation Container Port (NGCP) Challenge at the Singapore International Maritime Awards on 11 April. The NGCP Challenge sought to identify innovative ideas on how to plan, design and operate the next generation of container ports that exemplify performance, productivity and sustainability. Kalmar's proposal […]
MacGregor sells Offshore Cranes to Norwegian Shipyard
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured its third identical offshore crane contract for Volstad Maritime AS series of 125m offshore construction vessels being built by Bergen Group Fosen shipyard in Norway. The order is booked in the first quarter 2013 order intake. Two more active heave-compensated (AHC) MacGregor offshore cranes have been ordered for […]
Åkerströms Signs Agreement to Supply Remote Controls to Brazil
Swedish control specialist Åkerströms Björbo AB has signed a partnership agreement with Brazilian firm Choice Tech for distribution of industrial and mobile radio control systems in the Brazilian market. The distribution agreement opens the way for Åkerströms to enter the market in Brazil and follows the company’s international expansion strategy. In the partnership agreement, Choice […]
Åkerströms Signs Agreement to Supply Remote Controls to Brazil
Swedish control specialist Åkerströms Björbo AB has signed a partnership agreement with Brazilian firm Choice Tech for distribution of industrial and mobile radio control systems in the Brazilian market. The distribution agreement opens the way for Åkerströms to enter the market in Brazil and follows the company's international expansion strategy. In the partnership agreement, Choice […]
Magnetek Updates Website
Magnetek Inc. has launched its new websites, www.magnetekmh.com, which is simple to navigate and incorporates an intuitive graphic display. All related information, including brochures and manuals, now resides on each product page, and pricing is a click away for those registered for access to Magnetek Material Handling’s online pricing. Visitors who would like to register […]
Noax Technologies Introduces C12 Compact Industrial PC
With its new C12 compact industrial PC, noax Technologies is showcasing an industrial PC designed specifically for logistics and mobile applications. The noax IPC now features an integrated uninterruptible power supply. The greatest advantage, compared to batteries, is that super condensers have long life cycles and are maintenance-free. The UPS bridges up to 30 seconds […]