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Konecranes has highlighted its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2012 in a recent statement.  For the second quarter: Order intake grew 22.3 percent to EUR 553.7 million ($678.26 million), and the order book was EUR 1,122.8 million ($1.375 billion) at the end of June—14.5 percent higher than a year ago […]

Cargotec has received an order for the integration of the Cargotec SmartPath process automation solution on 110 existing terminal tractors and 23 quay cranes at Malta Freeport Terminals. It is the first for the Cargotec SmartPort concept, which was introduced at TOC Europe exhibition in Antwerp in June.   Cargotec SmartPath allows Malta Freeport Terminals […]

Nissan Forklift Corporation, Marengo, Ill., announces the addition of Charles VandenBosch as senior manager of outside sales. Bringing seven years of dealer development experience with him, VandenBosch is responsible for growing equipment and parts sales as well as growing Nissan Forklift’s market share. VandenBosch earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Northern Illinois University and […]

Clark Material Handling Company, Lexington, Ky., has announced the recipients of its Salesperson of the Year awards for 2011. Salespersons who achieved outstanding sales of new and used Clark forklifts, including winning large deals and gaining the confidence of the customers they serve, are recognized for their outstanding contribution to the ongoing success of Clark. […]

MCM Events is delighted to name the first members of the Canadian Hoisting & Rigging Safety Council (CHRSC), which will be inaugurated at its Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC) Canada on Sept. 13-14 at the Sutton Place Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta. CHRSC acting chairperson Fraser Cocks, executive director, British Columbia Association for Crane Safety, said: "The […]

Gorbel, Fishers, N.Y., announced the release of a new series of handles for its G-Force product line, the Force Sensing Handles. These new handles are the result of working closely with customers to help create a more versatile product offering with the G-Force line. The Force Sensing Handles detect any upward or downward force applied, […]

American Crane & Equipment Corporation, Douglassville, Pa., has added AL-Vac vacuum tube lifters and manipulators to its list of distributed products. AL-Vac vacuum lifters and manipulators are utilized in many industries to lift objects weighing a few pounds to several tons. Their smooth action makes them easy to operate, increasing efficiency and reducing the labor […]

Konecranes has highlighted its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2012 in a recent statement. For the second quarter: Order intake grew 22.3 percent to EUR 553.7 million ($678.26 million), and the order book was EUR 1,122.8 million ($1.375 billion) at the end of June—14.5 percent higher than a year ago […]

Waytek Inc., Minneapolis, Minn., has launched a new website that adds functionality and convenience to meet the needs of customer requests. The site, www.waytekwire.com, combines many of the best functions of the previous site with updated search capabilities, enhanced shopping cart functionality, order tracking, customized supply lists, and order history to help users shop more […]

  JD Neuhaus has supplied a BOP (blowout preventer) handling system comprising four air operated monorail hoists, featuring a centralised pneumatic system providing common sensitive controls for lift and traverse movements. The four EH 50 models provide a 50 tonne lift capacity. Two hoists operate in tandem on one common overhead beam providing a collective […]