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Since 2008, JCB has partnered with Nexeo Solutions, LLC , a distributor of chemicals, plastics, composites, and environmental services to create and carry out a sustainability program working towards 0% landfill waste. As a manufacturer of heavy equipment, JCB divides the waste it creates into six categories: metals, cardboard, plastic, wood, food, and landfill trash. […]

OSHA has announced that it will propose to extend the compliance date for the crane operator certification requirement by three years to Nov. 10, 2017. The proposal would also extend to the same date the existing phase-in requirement that employers ensure that their operators are qualified to operate the equipment. OSHA issued a final standard […]

The Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals  (ACRP) elected officers serving a two year term: President: John Hellums, Bishops Lifting ProductsHellums retired from ExxonMobil as lift specialist. He is a past chairperson of the Houston Business Roundtable Crane and Rigging Committee; and the present co-chairperson for the HBR Crane and Rigging committee, alternate commissioner for […]

Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), a business segment of Terex Corp., has appointed Karen Stash as senior product manager and Mark Powell as product manager. Stash will lead the team responsible for Genie scissor lifts, portable units, trailer-mounted booms, and Terex light towers. She will report to Brad Allen, vice president, global engineering and product […]

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), a leading manufacturer of forklifts under the Cat lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks and Jungheinrich brands, recognized Miami Industrial Trucks, for its 20-year commitment to serving customers as a local MCFA dealer. “Twenty years ago, we made a strategic decision to change our business’ primary forklift provider to join […]

Crown Equipment Corp., has released a white paper on the state of forklift automation. The paper reviews the current state of the technology and outlines the considerations to be addressed prior to adoption. The white paper notes that:  “Automation is one of the most powerful weapons the industry has in the battle against costs, and […]

Ingersoll Rand, has released a new line of Infinity Series customized mining air winches. The air winch series is optimized for mining specific applications, based on feedback Ingersoll Rand received from its customers in the field. The new FA2i Infinity Series mining air winch has a rated capacity of 4,400 lbs. with a 4,400-lb. top […]

Cat Lift Trucks, has a new series of 8,000-12,000 lb. capacity diesel pneumatic tire lift trucks. Designed to meet the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Tier 4 Final emissions standards, the DP40N1-DP55N1 Series features a new diesel engine that provides a 21.6% increase in fuel efficiency in addition to increased performance, reduced emissions levels […]

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, has a new series of 8,000-12,000 lb. capacity diesel pneumatic tire forklift trucks. The FD40N1-FD55N1 series features a new diesel engine that provides a 21.6% increase in fuel efficiency. The engine, which is designed to meet the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Tier 4 Final emissions standards, also offers increased performance […]

Cincinnati Crane & Hoist has been chosen as a 2013 Cincinnati Business Courier Fast 55 Finalist.  This program, in its ninth season, recognizes the area’s fastest growing privately-held companies in a 17-county region.  Cincinnati Crane just recently moved into a new 35,000-sq. ft. facility in Harrison and currently employs 12 people from the tri-state area.   […]