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Associated, Addison, Ill., has expanded in the Indiana by opening a new facility in South Bend. Driven by increased demand in St. Joseph County and the surrounding Michiana area, this new space will be fully staffed and equipped to handle all of their customer’s needs. Michael Romano, president/CEO of Associated, said: “This new facility is […]

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, Houston, Texas, introduces the FB16PNT-FB20PNT series of forklifts. Featuring a compact design, these three-wheel forklifts are equipped with wet disc brakes for improved performance in wet or corrosive environments, electric power steering that provides improved energy efficiencies, and an ergonomic operator compartment that helps the operator remain productive throughout the entire shift. […]

Konecranes, Springfield, Ohio, has been selected to supply two 410-ton gantry cranes integral to an $800 million maintenance and upgrade project at the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant in Ludington, Mich. The Ludington Pumped Storage Plant is owned by Consumers Energy Company and the Detroit Edison Company. The cranes are needed to handle the larger turbines […]

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), Irvine, Calif., has earned recognition as a partner-level supplier for 2011 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The partner-level status is one of Deere & Company’s highest supplier ratings. Toyota was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality […]

  UK-based Street Crane Company has supplied Goliath cranes for the construction of Princess Yachts’ luxury M Class tri-deck yachts at its south-west England facility in Plymouth, Devon.The freestanding Goliath cranes support the assembly of 30-40 metre M Class tri-deck yachts at the historic Devonport Dockyard. The cranes lift large fabrications that need to be transported […]

  CTE will show its new ZED 20.2 articulated truck-mounted platform, with a capacity of 300kg and 20m working height, at this week’s Vertikal Days exhibition in the UK. The ZED 20.2 is an evolution of the ZED 20C, increasing loading capacity to 300kg with an optional load cell.

  LiuGong Machinery Corp. has opened its European headquarters in Almere, Netherlands. The facility covers approximately 4,000 square metres and is conveniently located about 35km from Amsterdam. The site will serve as LiuGong’s sales hub, technical support and spare parts distribution centre for existing and potential customers in the region. “This new office will strengthen […]

  German manufacturer JD Neuhaus has updated its image, with a new logo and slogan—”Engineered for extremes”—which better represents its evolved product portfolio, designed for applications in some of the toughest markets and environments. For many years, its slogan “Powered by air” was suited to its range of hoists, cranes and winches. More recently, however, […]

J.R. Merritt Controls Inc., Stratford, Conn., has introduced the MG9, MG9-4 and MG25 palm grips to its line of handles. Operator feedback was taken into consideration during both the design and development of these handles to provide a product that meets the needs of industry users who operate overhead, container, and gantry cranes, as well as […]

Crown Equipment Corporation, New Bremen, Ohio, has released its 2012 ecologic report, highlighting some of the new and innovative ways the company is minimizing waste, managing energy and maximizing product and facility lifespan. One of the key milestones Crown reached in 2012 was exceeding more than 5 million square feet of global brownfield development. In […]