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C-Tech Industries, supplier of joysticks, control boxes, and assorted parts for aerial lift equipment, has moved to a larger and improved building in West Chester, Ohio. The new building is located a few miles from C-Tech’s previous building. The company said the move was required to cope with the continued growth in demand from its […]

Nissan Forklift Corporation, Marengo, Ill., launched its 2012 Equity Partner Program, known as EPP, on April 1. EPP is Nissan Forklift’s incentive-laden discount program that rewards Nissan Forklift dealers for their level of commitment to promote and sell its products. Designed for dealerships of different sizes, markets and types, EPP helps dealerships grow their businesses. […]

CLARK Material Handling Company, Lexington, Ky., has appointed Dale Proctor as national accounts sales representative, reporting to Bo Maslanyk, vice president of sales and marketing. His responsibilities will include working closely with end users in establishing and maintaining national and major account customer relationships as well as working with dealers and regional sales personnel.  “Dale brings […]

Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC), Roanoke, Va., has signed a contract with ZPMC to provide automation and drives systems for Embraport, a new private terminal located at Santos (Brazil), with partners Odebrecht TransPort, DP World, and Coimex. TMEIC is providing MaxSpeed crane control systems for six ship-to-shore cranes, as well as MaxFuelSaver and Maxview Chassis […]

Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) has appointed Bret Bruin as national dealer development manager. Bruin is responsible for dealer network development, market representation, and dealer financial reporting for the more than 70 authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers and 220 dealership locations throughout North America. Bruin has worked in the material handling industry for nearly […]

Southworth Products Corp, Portland, Maine, announces the availability of custom-configured lifts that can be designed into most production lines. Offering more flexibility and safety than scaffolding or ladders, these worker platforms are also appropriate for stock picking from higher shelves, such as the vertically stacked compartments of storage carousels. Southworth designs stable scissor lifts in stationary […]

  Belgium-based Maeda Mini Cranes dealer Heli has expanded its fleet with 11 new units comprising three MC285CRMEs, three MC305CRMEs, four MC405CRMEs and a LC785B.   Eight machines are destined for the construction and housing industry, while a further three will be put into the sales department. Kranlyft has already delivered the first three cranes and […]

  Gersag Krantechnik GmbH made and installed three bridge cranes and three order assembly cranes using SWF Krantechnik GmbH technology. The bridge cranes, each with a load capacity of 2 x 4t and a span of 29.01m, are equipped with Nova electric wire rope hoists from SWF, while the order assembly cranes have a load […]

On May 17, 2012, Arizona Public Service (APS) recognized Konecranes Nuclear Equipment & Services LLC, along with five other suppliers, for going above and beyond what is expected as a business partner. APS, Arizona’s largest and longest-serving electricity utility, serves more than 1.1 million customers in Arizona. Providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity to customers […]

Valley City, Ohio-based EMH’s Model E Single Girder Wire Rope Hoist line now includes a standard, full-featured VFD trolley drive that incorporates the following: EMH Monorail Standard two-speed infinitely variable control at 65/16 fpm. Smooth, controlled speed transitions from low to high and high to low. Adjustable DC injection dynamic braking to virtually eliminate brake […]