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Comatrol has introduced the HLE10-CPC and HLE10-OPO high power logic elements. The design of the HLE10 models focuses on high performance in cost-effective valve designs with small space claims. These logic elements use a 10-3S cavity that allows for higher flow than a standard 10-3 cavity, and were designed for high pressure of 350 bar […]

Trelleborg Wheel Systems Industrial Tires has signed an agreement to acquire Maine Industrial Tire. The acquisition places Trelleborg into the market for large solid off-the-road (OTR) tires predominantly used within the construction, underground mining and waste management segments. Trelleborg Wheel Systems Industrial Tires President, Jean-Paul Mindermann commented: "We are delighted to welcome Maine Industrial Tire […]

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) has donated two internal combustion lift trucks to the Columbus, Ind. community. During a ceremony attended by local business leaders, TMHU President Jeff Rufener presented one ceremonial forklift key to Columbus Mayor Kristen Brown and another to United Way of Bartholomew County president Mark Stewart. Toyota forklifts are manufactured […]

  Combilift dealer Calumet Lift Truck Service Company opted for Dutch firm Orlaco Products’ vision system on Combilift C8000 trucks for use at a Chicago-based steel mill. The system was required to solve vision issues in the front and the rear of the truck, while holding up to an extreme industrial environment. “We had heard […]

  Combilift dealer Calumet Lift Truck Service Company opted for Dutch firm Orlaco Products' vision system on Combilift C8000 trucks for use at a Chicago-based steel mill. The system was required to solve vision issues in the front and the rear of the truck, while holding up to an extreme industrial environment. "We had heard […]

  A member of The Coldest Journey‘s ice team has praised expedition sponsor Hoist UK‘s equipment and said it will be among the first put to the test when Sir Ranulph Fiennes sets off on the world’s first ever attempt to cross the Antarctic in winter early next year. Ian Prickett, who will be part […]

  Following a record year of sales, resulting in a 60 percent increase in turnover, UK-based force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cells supplier Straightpoint is adding staff and doubling the size of its head office. Straightpoint recently took on new business administration and calibration engineer apprentices, while UK sales manager Steve Woodhead […]

  Following a record year of sales, resulting in a 60 percent increase in turnover, UK-based force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cells supplier Straightpoint is adding staff and doubling the size of its head office. Straightpoint recently took on new business administration and calibration engineer apprentices, while UK sales manager Steve Woodhead […]

The FCOC recently established six new scholarships, two of which were awarded for the first time at its Dec. 7, 2012 membership meeting. One of the scholarships is a training and crane operator certification combo donated by Crane Institute of America and Crane Institute Certification (CIC). Johnathan Camp of Crane Rental Corp., Orlando, Fla., received […]

Glacier Computer,  has announced the addition of the E4500 to the Everest line-up of fixed and vehicle mount terminals. The E4500 adds additional configuration options for their core markets of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing and logistics. The E4500 compliments an existing product line of Everest computers that support Windows 7, Win CE and Linux applications. The […]