Vol. 9, Issue 1
complete issue in one PDF file (PDF, 4.41 MB) or access individual sections
Contents / Comment (PDF, 411.65 KB)
News (PDF, 580.6 KB)
Tower crane collapse in Liverpool, HSE suspends Falcon cranes and issues tower crane technical alert, New compact Merlo telehandlers, Spierings delivers first seven axle crane and celebrates its 500th, Nationwide changes strategy, Manitowoc buys Shuttlelift, European move for Kato, Universal Spain sold, Kalmar buys CVS, Ainscough launch on-line hire auction, More time for Appointed Persons, Liebherr marks 1000th LTM 1055 and 20,000th Ehingen crane, Interim president at JLG, Bil-Jax unveils first self propelled telescopic boom, SkyKing delivers first GSR E228TJ, Clunk Click harness campaign launched, First glimpse of 1200 tonne Liebherr LTM11200.
A look back at 2006 (PDF, 511.46 KB)
It was over in a flash, but 2006 was a very busy and eventful year. Here's a reminder of some of the industry and world highlights.
Rental in Atlanta (PDF, 166.02 KB)
Atlanta hosts this year's American Rental Association annual convention and Rental show – still an important event for the worldwide access market. Here we take a peek at some of the likely news at the show.
Dancing in the city? (PDF, 711.7 KB)
City cranes – fad or useful tool? We delve into the history of the smaller city and All Terrain cranes to try and find the answer and also look at an interesting alternative to City, AT or Truck cranes for taxi crane work.
Electrifying Lifts (PDF, 515.15 KB)
The low-down on the latest developments in electric powered scissor lifts. 19 to 32 ft narrow aisle machines are the most popular but over the past year, development has been elsewhere. We check-out what's happening in this growing sector.
Safety (PDF, 169.33 KB)
We report on the UK powered access industry's major campaign to encourage everyone using a boom lift to wear a full body harness and short lanyard.
Assault on Batteries (PDF, 362.3 KB)
Look after your batteries and save money. C&A takes a look at the latest developments in battery power.
Face to face (PDF, 164.71 KB)
C&A puts the questions to Charlie Szews, the interim president of JLG.
Pasma Focus (PDF, 98.26 KB)
We publish the first of a regular page from PASMA the Access tower association.
Polls & Forum (PDF, 53.95 KB)
The results of our first on-line polls and information on the new Cranes&Access discussion forum.
Books and models (PDF, 113.64 KB)
What's on / Web links / Marketplace / Recruitment (PDF, 928.24 KB)
With a new regular jobs section which we hope will grow and grow.... Book now for the March issue.
