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MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured an order from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd. in China for 16 variable frequency drive (VFD) electric cranes. They have been specified for four 3,900 TEU container vessels being constructed for Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL). The order was booked to the fourth quarter 2012 order intake. Delivery of […]

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), Houston, Texas, and Daily Equipment Company (DEC) announce that DEC has been sold to MCFA in a seamless succession planning step for DEC’s principle shareholder, Emmerson Daily. The acquisition price was not disclosed.   “The acquisition of Daily Equipment Company was an excellent investment opportunity that will help strengthen […]

Stärke Material Handling Group introduces the all new line of EcoMaxx Series forklifts, now available through U.S. and Canadian Stärke authorized dealers. Featuring GM Tier IV EPA and Yanmar EPA Tier III diesel engines with lift capacities from 4,000 to 7,000 pounds, these economical and eco-friendly trucks have features to meet a wide range of […]

  German remote control manufacturer HBC-radiomatic has launched new plug and play compact radio receivers which can be installed for use on overhead cranes and hoists without cables and wiring. The FSE 308 and FSE 312 incorporate sophisticated technical design elements, easy installation, and other cost-saving features. The FSE 308, for example, has eight relay […]

Columbus McKinnon Corp. Amherst, N.Y., announces it has expanded its DNV-type approved and certified shackles for the offshore industry. This expanded line of carbon shackles meets our on-going effort to offer the best meet the stringent requirements of the offshore industry.   The Bolt & Nut style anchor shackle is certified to meet DNV Standard […]

As a result of new equipment demand moving towards emerging markets, Konecranes Business Area Equipment has initiated actions to align operations closer to customers. The Industrial Cranes business unit will organize itself into larger sales areas with fewer units. The company is also considering discontinuing industrial crane manufacturing in Hyvinkää, Finland, and Vic, Spain. Hyvinkää […]

  The board of governors of Material Handling Industry has voted to rebrand and adopt a new name—MHI—with a tagline ‘The industry that makes the supply chain work’.“The decision to become MHI was made to better serve the changing needs of our members and our industry,” said George Prest, CEO of MHI.  “People in our […]

Stärke Material Handling Group has strengthened its U.S. dealer network by adding new dealers. Dixie Material Handling  of Enterprise, Ala., Industrial Lift Truck Corp. of Largo, Fla., Athens Material Handling of Athens, Ga., TServe Inc. of Gainsville, Ga., GSM Forklifts of Kansas City, Mo., now representithe full Stärke Material Handling lineup.

As a result of new equipment demand moving towards emerging markets, Konecranes Business Area Equipment has initiated actions to align operations closer to customers. The Industrial Cranes business unit will organize itself into larger sales areas with fewer units. The company is also considering discontinuing industrial crane manufacturing in Hyvinkää, Finland, and Vic, Spain. Hyvinkää […]

  The board of governors of Material Handling Industry has voted to rebrand and adopt a new name—MHI—with a tagline 'The industry that makes the supply chain work'."The decision to become MHI was made to better serve the changing needs of our members and our industry," said George Prest, CEO of MHI.  "People in our […]