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According to preliminary results of IPAF’s accident database, there were 31 fatalities worldwide involving elevated work platforms in 2012. The main causes of these fatalities were: fall from platform (9), electrocution (8), overturn (6), entrapment (4) and mechanical/technical related (4). Almost half of the number of reported fatalities (16) involved boom lifts. Eleven fatalities involved […]

  Terex Material Handling has been awarded a contract by Outotec for the delivery of two Demag casting cranes. The process cranes will be used in Jazan Economic City, Saudi Arabia, where Outotec is building a new ilmenite smelter for Christal Global, which is the world’s second largest producer of titanium oxide. The two identical […]

When customers began asking Composite Advantage LLC, Dayton, Ohio, for a lightweight pad that was stiffer and stronger than steel, the manufacturer responded by developing HVLift. Engineered to support high-pressure air bags used to lift large equipment and loads, HVLift marks the manufacturer’s next generation product in its line of FiberRigg composite pads.   “When […]

Custom Equipment Inc., West Bend, Wis., will be showing three low-level access equipment prototypes at The Rental Show. According to the company, the prototypes will extend Hy-Brid Lift's offerings in the lightweight low-level access category, and the innovative features will set these models apart from other lifts available in the industry.   In addition to […]

JLG Industries, manufacturer of powered access equipment and telescopic lift handlers, has promoted Marcio Cardoso to the position of vice president of sales and aftermarket, South America. In his new role, Cardoso will assume responsibility for leading JLG sales, parts, and aftermarket service in South America. He will continue to report to Tim Morris, JLG […]

Sellick Equipment Ltd. has announced the appointment of Dave Bristow to the position of Eastern Region Sales Manager. With over 35 years of sales management experience in both material handling retail distribution and construction equipment manufacturing, Dave will be very instrumental to the continued growth of Sellick dealers and their market share.   Dave will […]

When customers began asking Composite Advantage LLC, Dayton, Ohio, for a lightweight pad that was stiffer and stronger than steel, the manufacturer responded by developing HVLift. Engineered to support high-pressure air bags used to lift large equipment and loads, HVLift marks the manufacturer’s next generation product in its line of FiberRigg composite pads.   “When […]

Cummins Inc. has announced the introduction of the QSF3.8 engine with a power range extending from 85 to 132 hp (63-98 kW) ready to meet EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV near-zero emissions standards. The all-new four-cylinder, 3.8- liter platform with full-authority electronic controls and High Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) fuel system will […]

The IPAF Safety Experience at the Bauma 2013 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 and promote the correct use of spreader plates, share results and findings from the accident reporting […]

Cummins Inc. has announced the introduction of the QSF3.8 engine with a power range extending from 85 to 132 hp (63-98 kW) ready to meet EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV near-zero emissions standards. The all-new four-cylinder, 3.8- liter platform with full-authority electronic controls and High Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) fuel system will […]