News

During its Jan. 27 meeting, Cargotec's Board of Director has appointed Mika Vehviläinen as Cargotec's new president and CEO. He will start at Cargotec on March 1, 2013. Tapio Hakakari, Cargotec's vice chairman of the board, will continue as the interim president and CEO until Feb. 28, 2013.   Vehviläinen is currently the president and […]

The IPAF Safety Experience at the Bauma 2013 construction show (April 15-21, in Munich, Germany) will feature a walk-through learning experience on how to use powered access equipment safely and effectively. The IPAF stand N1115 in the outdoor area will highlight the “Spread the Load” campaign promoting the correct use of spreader plates, share results […]

  GGR Group has introduced a pair of unique, multi-functional spider lifts, the Cormidi KB19-4 and KB22-4, to its expanding range of lifting solutions for hire and purchase. The KB series operate as an access platform, under-bridge platform and spider crane with optional searcher hook or winch. Representing the next generation of access platform engineering, […]

  Ireland-based Liebherr Container Cranes will supply straddle carriers to New Zealand with the Port of Tauranga placing an order for three SC350T units. These machines will stack one over two high and will be fitted with a 50t Stinis twin lift spreader. They allow individual twin handling of a 20 foot container at either […]

Crane industry veteran Rich Warriner recently reported to Industrial Lift and Hoist he has created, Flow in Motion LLC. The company is the the North American representative for Merford Ergoseats and Cabins. Furthermore, it is the representative for Foley Material Handling crane components in Mississippi, Louisiana, and other areas west of the Mississippi River.   […]

The P3 All-Around level loader from Presto Lifts requires no electrical  power and little maintenance, it eliminates the productivity-robbing, injury-producing bending, lifting, reaching, and stretching common to pallet-loading applications.   The pneumatic airbag of the P3 All-Around automatically lowers or raises a pallet as boxes are added or removed, maintaining the top layer at a […]

The Raymond Corporation introduces iWAREHOUSE Essential and iWAREHOUSE Enterprise, two new iWAREHOUSE solutions that combine fleet efficiency, warehouse optimization and professional services. iWAREHOUSE Essential provides access control and compliance, and monitors and collects lift truck and operator data in real time, allowing warehouse managers to increase visibility of assets and labor. iWAREHOUSE Enterprise turns collected […]

Nissan Forklift Corporation announces the addition of three KMH Systems locations to its forklift dealer network. The Nissan Forklift line will serve as KMH’s flagship material handling equipment line in the heart of its sales territory and bring Nissan Forklift products to the Cincinnati metro area. KMH Systems is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio.   “I […]

The Stärke LiftMaxx PT45WAX-BT AC electric walk-behind pallet truck features a riser axle that is located at the highest point of the forks, which protects the riser axles from from uneven floors. Spring-loaded castors improve lateral stability and enhance truck performance and service life. The AC Motor is parallel mounted with the wheel in an […]

R&B Engineering Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, will soon introduce its second crawler-mounted mini-crane into the U.S. market. The soon-to-arrive model, named the Mighty Crane CR335D, lifts up to 6,570 lbs. at an 8’2” radius and can work in narrow or restricted areas, indoors or out, where larger cranes cannot. The CR335D follows in the still-fresh […]