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At IPAF’s Annual General Meeting, held March 29 in Rome, Italy, Andy Studdert, CEO of NES Rentals, joined as a director on the association’s board. At the IPAF Summit following the general meeting, Studdert delivered the keynote address, calling on the aerial platform industry to adopt a more stringent safety culture similar to that of […]

The capacity of the Stringo 450 vehicle mover was recently upgraded 50 percent to 3 metric tonnes, meaning that the mover can now also move vans and light trucks as well as lighter vehicles. “All our models are designed to increase efficiency in moving and utilisation of floor space and to improve work environments and […]

Nissan Forklift Corp.,’s Platinum OP Series order picker models feature Ergolift, a design feature that reduces operator stress and increases overall productivity. This feature incorporates a secondary mast on the fork carriage that allows the operator to raise and lower the pallet to comfortable heights while stacking and retrieving. Ergolift reduces the need for operators […]

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), Irvine, Calif., recently announced the 2011 winners of its President’s Award. TMHU selects its top dealers, representing approximately the top 20 percent of the dealer body, each year from a nationwide network of dealers, recognizing them for demonstrating excellence in parts, service and equipment sales, customer satisfaction and overall […]

Michael Curley was recently appointed regional sales manager for Trico Lift. Curley now leads the company’s sales activities in Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. According to John Paz, executive board chairman, Curley is now responsible for the day-to-day performance and activities of sales team members in the Delaware Valley. He reports to Chris Carmolingo, chief […]

Terex Equipment Services (TES) announces it has relocated its Commerce City location to a new site in Aurora, Colo. The move significantly expands the square footage from 5,400 to 31,500 square feet. “Our customers are increasingly expressing a need for repair and maintenance work performed by experts,”  said Siva Balakrishnan, Terex Aerial Work Platforms Vice […]

The award-winning SkySiren anti-entrapment solution presents a unique opportunity to improve safety in the access market, according to Nationwide Platforms' Executive Director- Business Development and Key Accounts, Mick Ledden. The SkySiren, a retro-fit solution capable of being fitted to most European and American boom lifts, was unveiled in the UK at the end of 2011. […]

Teupen Maschinenbau GmbH is further expanding its LEO range of track-mounted aerial lifts, including an update to the smallest model in the range, LEO13GT, integration of the new intelligent “FuzzyIV” control in the LEO30T and LEO36T, and a new addition to its product line, the LEO15GT will also be presented as a completely new product […]

Haulotte Group reports it has been investing in production equipment, ensuring the long-term development of its commercial network, and increasing R&D in order to better meet market expectations. In 2012, Haulotte will introduce its new compact scissor lift range. With working heights from 10m to 18m, the compact RT scissor lift range of machines is […]

The award-winning SkySiren anti-entrapment solution presents a unique opportunity to improve safety in the access market, according to Nationwide Platforms’ Executive Director- Business Development and Key Accounts, Mick Ledden. The SkySiren, a retro-fit solution capable of being fitted to most European and American boom lifts, was unveiled in the UK at the end of 2011. […]