News

Waytek Inc., Chanhassan, Minn., introduced a line of weatherproof ignition switches suitable for harsh environments and available in plastic or brass styles. The plastic switches have a durable plastic case and stem with a PVC boot for added weather protection. The brass switches have a brass case and mounting hardware with a chrome-plated brass facenut. […]

Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) Changzhou, Shanghai, China, celebrated the opening of a new manufacturing facility. The new facility, built to serve as the product development, parts distribution, and service center for China, is approximately 260,000 square feet and is part of Terex AWP’s global expansion plan to produce local products for local markets. The […]

Trojan Battery Co., Santa Fe Springs, Calif., announced a distribution agreement with UK Batteries, Manchester, England, which will expand Trojan’s presence and strengthen the company’s leadership in the region. As Trojan’s authorized master distributor, UK Batteries will be responsible for overseeing the distribution and servicing of Trojan products in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. “Trojan’s […]

Konecranes, Hyvinkää, Finland, has acquired the assets and operations of lift-truck service company Zeiss Staplerservice GmbH, Sommerein, Austria. Zeiss Staplerservice specializes in lift-truck maintenance, sales, and rental. In 2010, the company’s net sales amounted to more than $4.1 million (EUR 3 million). The value of the acquisition is not disclosed. With the acquisition, Konecranes can […]

For over 40 years, Demag Cranes and Components, Cleveland, Ohio, has offered complete and thorough crane and hoist training classes.  With rapid developments in technology, Demag recognizes it is more critical than ever to stay up-to-date with product training and service educational seminars. Currently, Demag’s most popular classes include a 3-day crane service seminar that […]

Al Hubbard, plant manager of Kaydon Corp. Bearings Division in Sumter, S.C., was honored by the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Governor Nikki Haley, and legislative leaders for his contributions to local economic development over the past decade. Hubbard was named an Ambassador for Economic Development. Kaydon has invested more than $36 million in Sumter […]

Both the weather and mood of exhibitors and attendees was sunny at this year’s The Rental Show, held February 28 through March 2 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Nearly all the exhibitors Lift and Access talked with said booth traffic and attendee interest eclipsed the dismal levels of the past few […]

Dayton Progress Corp., Dayton, Ohio, will now sell its high-performance grease DAYLube in 1- and 5-gallon buckets. These larger containers are ideal for higher volume applications such as conveyors, gears, and lifters. DAYLube uses nanoceramic particles that act as sub-microscopic ball bearings to provide continuous lubrication to steel surfaces.  With a lower coefficient of friction […]

The MLC Construction Pro Series from LiftSmart, Oceanside, Calif., is the next generation of material lifts. Although this product class has a long history in the construction, industrial, and rental markets, the company has taken the design forward, offering better load capacities, dual handles, and a shift-on-the-fly, two-speed winch that will raise the load faster. […]

Cargotec, Helsinki, Finland, has built its 50,000th terminal tractor in the U.S. The success of the purpose-built Kalmar terminal tractors continues to grow with the recent production of this landmark unit at the company's manufacturing facility in Ottawa, Kansas. This machine is part of an order from Safeway Inc. for 12 4×2 Kalmar Ottawa terminal […]