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  Street Crane Company, the UK’s largest industrial crane and hoist producer, has launched a young talent programme. Junior engineers will join the company as trainees. Engaged in real projects they will be sponsored through HNC/D and possibly on to degree courses if they show the potential. Undergraduate engineers are invited to apply for sponsored training places. Under […]

Hyster Company announces its 2012 Dealer of Distinction award recipients. The 14 top performing Hyster dealers will receive this award at an event in April.   To receive this award, dealers must meet defined business practices and performance standards, including elevated goals in customer satisfaction, dealer performance, general management, truck sales, short-term rental, training, aftermarket […]

Nissan Forklift Corporation announced J.M. Equipment of Manteca, Calif., the winner of its President’s Award for the previous year. Introduced in 1990, the President’s Award pays special recognition to a single Nissan Forklift dealership that embodies the essential characteristics found in the most accomplished organizations today. The President’s Award is earned by the dealership that […]

Crown Equipment Corporation, New Bremen, Ohio, recently renewed its relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The five-year agreement entitles the company to bid on commercial material handling projects for the DOD. “We’ve enjoyed a successful relationship with the Department of Defense for more than 10 years, which has enabled us to work on […]

  Konecranes has signed an agreement to deliver container handling equipment to Indonesian state-owned terminal operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Persero), also known as Pelindo III. The order comprises 10 ship-to-shore cranes, 20 automated stacking cranes and five straddle carriers. Delivery is scheduled for 2014 and 2016. The value of the order is not disclosed, […]

  Konecranes has signed an agreement to deliver container handling equipment to Indonesian state-owned terminal operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Persero), also known as Pelindo III. The order comprises 10 ship-to-shore cranes, 20 automated stacking cranes and five straddle carriers. Delivery is scheduled for 2014 and 2016. The value of the order is not disclosed, […]

  Kito Europe GmbH has released a new series of CB ATEX spark resistant manual hoists and trolleys, which conform to the EU ATEX Directive 94/9/EC and are designed to operate in potentially explosive atmospheres. The series is targeted at heavy duty users, suited to use in petrochemical, offshore oil and gas, chemical and mining […]

  RUD Chains Ltd, a manufacturer of round steel chain components and systems, has pointed to the benefits of its hoist chain following a series of successful installations. Its chains are used in a wide range of unique and challenging environments such as offshore, oil and gas, construction and the entertainment industry, among others. RUD […]

Vestil Mfg. has unveiled its universal pallet truck footguard, designed to fit most manual hand pallet trucks, to prevent foot injuries. The wrap-around guard bolts on and floats up and down, allowing for use on dock levelers and doc plates. Foot protection is offered on inclines and declines, providing a range of motion without interfering […]

Oshkosh Corporation announced that Brad Nelson has been promoted to senior vice president and president of Oshkosh's commercial business segment. He will assume his new position on March 4, 2013. Nelson is currently serving as vice president, global marketing for JLG Industries in the access equipment segment of Oshkosh, a position he has held since […]