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GGR mini spider crane lifts cars at Silverstone race circult
Mini crane hire specialist GGR Group was put in the driving seat at Silverstone race course recently as a 10 tonne capacity UNIC mini spider crane was used to lift luxury cars for a promotional events company. The latest addition to GGR‘s range of UNIC mini spider cranes, the UNIC URW-1006 model, was set […]
Tire Manufacturer Selects I.D. Systems for Wireless Industrial Vehicle Management Solution
I.D. Systems Inc., a leading provider of wireless solutions for securing, tracking and managing high-value enterprise assets, has entered into a master supplier agreement with and received a series of purchase orders from one of the world's largest tire manufacturers. The purchase orders, cumulatively valued at approximately $830,000, call for I.D. Systems to deploy its […]
MCFA Names Dealers of the Year
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), a leading manufacturer of forklifts under the Cat lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks and Jungheinrich brands, announces the recipients of its 2013 Dealer of the Year award. These dealers were awarded the coveted Quest for Excellence honor based on delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction and support in […]
Autec Adds Features to Air Series Radio Remote Controls
New features have recently been implemented in Autec’s Air Series radio remote controls. The series includes transmitters with eight, six, or four push buttons and is particularly suitable for industrial lifting applications and automations. Main radio features include bi-directional radio communication, automatic search for a free frequency at start-up, and incorporated dual band radio […]
Konecranes Acquires Certain Assets of Linde’s Container-Handling Truck Business
The KION Group and Konecranes announced that Konecranes has agreed to buy certain assets of the container-handling truck business of Linde Material Handling, which is wholly owned by KION Group. The two groups have also signed a long-term supply agreement and will collaborate to further increase the global competitiveness of their respective container-handling truck activities. […]
New Kohler Diesels Meet Tier 4 Final Standards without Particulate Filter | Daily Construction News
Kohler Engines, Kohler, Wis., is now producing two new heavy-duty diesel engines that meet the federal EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards without using a diesel particulate filter (DPF) or urea in the exhaust (SCR). Designed for use in mobile construction and material-handling equipment like telehandlers and straight-masted forklifts, the 56-hp. KDI1903TCR and the […]
Autec Adds Features to Air Series Radio Remote Controls
New features have recently been implemented in Autec’s Air Series radio remote controls. The series includes transmitters with eight, six, or four push buttons and is particularly suitable for industrial lifting applications and automations. Main radio features include bi-directional radio communication, automatic search for a free frequency at start-up, and incorporated dual band radio […]
Flow-Rite Controls Names New Managers
Flow-Rite Controls, Byron Center, Mich., announces it has hired Tanya Jones as its quality manager and Sara McMurray as its central regional manager. Jones has more than 14 years of experience in quality management and extensive experience in developing and implementing quality management systems. Jones joins the company from American Seating, where she worked in […]
Konecranes Acquires Certain Assets of Linde’s Container-Handling Truck Business
The KION Group and Konecranes announced that Konecranes has agreed to buy certain assets of the container-handling truck business of Linde Material Handling, which is wholly owned by KION Group. The two groups have also signed a long-term supply agreement and will collaborate to further increase the global competitiveness of their respective container-handling truck activities. […]
CTE access equipment set for work in Australia
Italian access equipment supplier CTE has delivered a Traccess 170E which will multi-task at The Star entertainment hub in Sydney, Australia. The new rooftop events and entertainment centre is designed to host acts from around the world making the most of the stunning views of the harbour and city. The Traccess 170E was chosen […]