Food equipment company Enodis has changed its mind on its agreed deal with Manitowoc, and has now accepted a better offer from Illinois Tool Works.
08.05.2008
AFI-Uplift has achieved full ‘BuildingConfidence’ accreditation from Achilles Information.
A mechanic and a cleaner had a lucky escape in Sydney today, after the boom of a 50-tonne crane landed on the bus they were working in.
Liebherr has launched a 1,600 tonne offshore crane the MTC78000 for which it already has four orders.
Palfinger has reported another strong quarter with revenues up by nearly 29% although profits lagged growing just 11%.
07.05.2008
Vp the UK general rental company that owns UK Forks the telehandler rental company, has acquired Arcotherm and DJ Tool Hire.
Faraone and its UK distributor Kermco, will launch a new 7m working height push-around lift at SED and Vertikal Days.
Finning UK, which owns Hewden the crane, access and telehandler rental business, has increased its first quarter revenues by 12.7%.
06.05.2008
Speedy Hire, the UK’s largest general rental company has appointed a new non-executive director.
Maxim Crane Works, one of the world’s largest crane rental companies has been acquired by a private equity company in a merger deal.
Tutt Bryant, the Australian based crane, access and equipment rental company has acquired Caradel hire via its Kingston Industries subsidiary.
05.05.2008
A Large crane at the BAE Govan shipyard in Glasgow, dropped its boom earlier today, causing minor injuries.
Bigge, the long established North American crane rental and heavy transport company has added rack and pinion hoists to its product range.
04.05.2008
Bronto first quarter revenues increased 18% to $24 million, while the company’s order book jumped 70% to $127 million.
United Rentals sees first quarter total revenues dip by almost 8%, but rental revenues and profits were both up
A mobile crane tipped over sending its boom crashing into the corner of a house in Beaverton, Canada on Saturday as it lifted a tree.
A crane operator died this week after a 20 ton load was dropped on his cab after the boom of a crane gave way.
02.05.2008
JLG has reported revenues up almost 15% for the first three months of calendar 2008 - Operating income jumped 133% as international sales doubled
01.05.2008
Everest, the UK replacement window company has been hit with fines and costs of almost $22,000 after workers were found to be repeatedly exposed to the risk of falling from height.
A rough terrain crane tipped over yesterday in Denver, hitting power line, the first reaction reported was that the cause of the accident was not known. The photo tells it all.
Leeds, UK, based truck mounted platform rental company, Wilson Access has moved to new premises to accommodate its new spider lift activity,
A 44 year old tower crane erector was killed yesterday in Parole, Maryland after he was caught in the jib during while dismantling the crane.
30.04.2008
Manitou the French based telehandler and aerial lift manufacturer has reported sales up by 7.4% in the first quarter of 2008.
Eagle West Cranes of Canada has purchased three small crane rental companies in Southern Alberta.
