Cramo, the Finnish based international rental company has reported first quarter sales up 18% while profits slipped marginally.
14.05.2008
RSC Holdings one of the largest equipment rental companies in the USA is buying American Equipment Rentals of Providence, Rhode Island.
13.05.2008
The two Niftylift HR12 rebuilt by AMP apprentices, were on display yesterday at SED and Access Days.
CAT Access Solutions of the UK has ordered the first Bil Jax 5533A trailer lift/crane in the UK.
A good first day of SED in the UK today, was marred this evening by grid-lock in the car parks.
ZF the truck, crane and off-road transmission company has appointed a new chairman of its supervisory board.
Canadian based aerial lift and telehandler company, Skyjack has laid-off around 100 employees according to late reports yesterday.
12.05.2008
SED the UK’s largest construction equipment show opens today for its annual three day run in Corby.
If you are heading over to SED don’t forget that Niftylift and Skyjack will be hosting Access Days.
Lavendon Access Services, the management company for Lavendon’s UK businesses has launched a new employee training initiative.
Bronto is building the world’s highest straight telescopic boom lift, the 78 metre S78XDT.
JCB has won what it is calling its "largest ever deal for JCB Loadall telehandlers."
The New York Buildings Department is cracking down on inspections in the wake of the deadly East Side crane collapse in March.
The June issue of Cranes&Access will include the annual pull out dealer guide, if your entry needs updating, it correcting now is the time.
TIL – the Indian based Grove crane licensee says that it will build a new component production facility in West Bengal.
11.05.2008
A run-away Rough Terrain crane in downtown Tacoma, Washington smashed into power line poles, causing havoc on Friday..
A crane boom crashed onto a maternity hospital in Greece last Thursday after the ground under the outriggers gave way.
International rental company, Ramirent has increased its revenues by 19% in the first quarter, while profits slipped marginally. At the same time president Kari Kallio is to retire.
09.05.2008
The May issue of Cranes&Access is now on line and ready to read or download.
AJ Access Platforms was all over the sports sections of the UK press today, as top jockey, Frankie Dettori, wearing its colours, kissed Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Cleveland based ALL Erection & Crane Rental has added to its fleet with the purchase of the new Grove GMK5225.
Demag Cranes Group has reported a surge in second quarter earnings.
Skyjack has reported flat revenues and falling profits for the first quarter.
West Midlands based Dewsbury & Proud entered the mini crane rental market with the launch of Mini Crane Hire Midlands.
08.05.2008
