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R&B Engineering Co. Ltd., Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Japan, now offers its Mighty Crane line of mini-crawler cranes in the United States. The first model available here is the CR285D, offering 6,100-pound maximum capacity and 28-foot maximum lift height. Able to fit through a standard 32-inch doorway, the CR285D measures 9’7” long, 2’9.5” wide, and 4’11” high […]

Starke Material Handling Group introduces the new line of EcoMaxx Series forklifts, now available for U.S. and Canadian delivery. Available in GM LPG Tier IV E PA and Yanmar diesel Tier III EPA engines with lift capacities from 4,000 to 7,000 pounds, these new economical and eco-friendly trucks are loaded with features to meet a wide […]

The Linde Group, Clearwater, Fla., announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Lincare Holdings Inc. As a result of the transaction, Lincare has become a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Linde. On Aug. 8, 2012, Linde completed a tender offer in which it purchased approximately 88.85 percent of the shares of Lincare common […]

Drilling Systems, the global real-time simulator specialists, has launched the KraneSIM Flite, the first portable fully functional advanced crane training simulator for offshore and dockside crane operations.   The KraneSIM Flite is the most innovative concept in crane training simulation today, weighing in at just 30 kilos, including custom chair, integrated joysticks, virtual panniers, a […]

Drilling Systems, the global real-time simulator specialists, has launched the KraneSIM Flite, the first portable fully functional advanced crane training simulator for offshore and dockside crane operations. The KraneSIM Flite is the most innovative concept in crane training simulation today, weighing in at just 30 kilos, including custom chair, integrated joysticks, virtual panniers, a high-definition […]

Delta Rigging & Tools, Pearland, Texas, announces the release the Man-Up Personnel Lift. The first iteration of this product is for use in onshore applications. An offshore version will be released later this summer. The primary application the Man-Up is designed for is a "Crown Mounted" dedicated personnel lifting device. The Man-Up is mounted on the top of […]

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 […]

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 […]