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Magnetek, Inc., has announced that it is expanding international distribution of its radio controls through an alliance with Tecno Elettrica Ravasi s.r.l. (“T.E.R.”). T.E.R. will market Magnetek’s radio control products to material handling and mobile hydraulic customers through its sales network in the European Union. Magnetek designs and manufactures a broad range of state-of-the-art radio […]

Kalmar RT Center, has announced that two Kalmar RT240 rough terrain reach stackers are en route to Afghanistan to lead military logistics for the Australian Defense Force (ADF). Harirud General Trading Co., a contractor providing equipment and services in the Middle East and Africa, bought two Kalmar RT240 rough terrain reach stackers for use by […]

XBP Series portable electric scissor lifts from Presto Lifts Inc. can be used for a variety of uses in manufacturing, warehousing, retail, and office environments. Regardless of the application, the operator can transport loads and lift them to a convenient height at the touch of a button. They roll smoothly on any surface, even carpet, […]

Columbus McKinnon Corp. has announced the appointment of Lawrence Gavin, CPSM, C.P.M. as executive director and chief procurement officer. In his role, Gavin will be responsible for oversight of the company's global purchasing program and will work closely with stakeholders around the world to drive Columbus McKinnon procurement and global sourcing performance.  Gavin, a member […]

Crown Equipment, has announced the opening of a company-owned branch in Kansas City, Kan. The new 70,000-sq. ft. facility provides Crown customers in the area with an even closer resource for their material handling product needs, as well as expanded customer service offerings and opportunities for technician and operator training. “Each of our customers comes […]

  UNIC Cranes Europe will showcase the latest innovation in compact crane engineering, the battery powered Eco-095 spider crane on wheels, at the Bauma exhibition in Munich next week, which takes place 15-21 April, 2013. Designed especially for interior lifting operations in sensitive environments, the 0.995t capacity Eco-095 mini crane will be making its first […]

  Holland-based lifting equipment provider Rema has launched a new range of manual chain blocks and lever chain hoists—the X-Line. The manual chain blocks range in capacity from 500kg to 10t and the lever chain hoists from 500kg to 9t. The hoists are produced to ISO 9001 quality, while all components and parts are designed […]

  Steve Couling, managing director of TIME-Versalift, was elected as the new president of the International Powered Access Federation at the IPAF annual general meeting on 26 March, 2013 in Miami, Fla. He succeeds Wayne Lawson of JLG. Andy Studdert, chairman and CEO of NES Rentals, was elected deputy president. Two new members were elected […]

  Steve Couling, managing director of TIME-Versalift, was elected as the new president of the International Powered Access Federation at the IPAF annual general meeting on 26 March, 2013 in Miami, Fla. He succeeds Wayne Lawson of JLG. Andy Studdert, chairman and CEO of NES Rentals, was elected deputy president. Two new members were elected […]

  Åkerströms Björbo AB has launched a series of remote control products, including a receiver and transmitter worn around the waist, suited to the control of overhead cranes. The new products belong to the Remotus family of radio control products, characterised by robust, flexible and reliable Swedish design and good ergonomics. The new additions to […]