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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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, 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 […]

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. […]

  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 […]

  Grup TCB and Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. have created an innovative crane design tailor-made for the jetty pier in Nemrut Bay / Aliaga, Turkey, where Grup operates its container terminal TCEEGE. Until now, in order to service container vessels on both sides of the jetty pier, the use of mobile harbour cranes has been […]

Crown Equipment Corporation announced that its Crown RM 6000 Series reach truck has earned the prestigious GOOD DESIGN Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. This marks the third significant design award for the Crown RM 6000 and the 12th GOOD […]

Last week, Haulotte Group reported its revenue was up 16% between 2011 and 2012, and its fourth quarter revenue increased by 15%.   Haulotte Group generated quarter four 2012 consolidated sales of € 94.5 million compared with €82.2 million in the same period last year, an increase of 15%. The business remained relatively strong at […]