Scale models that is, JLG is adding a further five units to its scale model range
09.01.2008
Air Seychelles has taken delivery of a Genie Z-60/34 articulated boom at its Mahe maintenance facility.
Speedy, the UK’s largest rental company has purchased the tool and equipment rental business of Amec Logistics and Support Services.
Ramirent, the Finish based rental company has acquired a majority stake in OTS Bratislava, a leading Slovakian construction equipment rental company.
The UK Major Contractors Group is to send all of its supervisors on a safety training scheme.
Tat Hong has reduced its holding in Yongmao Holdings Pte, the Singapore based business, previously known as Sunfield investments.
08.01.2008
Haulotte has sold its rental business in France, Lev and Royans Levage to Loxam
Omin-directional forklift and scissor lift company Airtrax has appointed H&E Equipment as its dealer in nine states.
Abi Piper of Scafftag has won the individual achievement award at Time consultancy’s working at height 2010 seminar.
A dry dock crane toppled into the water yesterday at Pier 70 in San Francisco.
07.01.2008
The German distributor for Unic - Körner, has won the Unic Top Distributor award for 2007 at an “Oscars night” ceremony.
Kranlyft, the European distributor for Maeda mini cranes has appointed Agratekas as its distributor for Latvia and Lithuania.
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06.01.2008
An electrician died on Friday at the Eramet special products plant in Marietta, Ohio after falling from the overhead crane he was working on.
The Jaston Groep the Dutch scaffold and general rental company is bringing its acquired brands together under a single identity.
04.01.2008
Skyjack Europe is rolling out its plans to spread its market coverage in Europe its latest acquisition is Yannick Borgel who will head up its efforts in France.
Italian self propelled and push around lift manufacturer Faraone has appointed Kermco Powered Access as its distributor for the UK and Ireland.
03.01.2008
The SEC has filed a complaint against Joseph F. Apuzzo, a former Terex CFO, in connection fraudulent transactions with United rentals in 2000 and 2001.
UK contractor Sir Robert McAlpine has been fined £40,000 plus costs after a worker lost his foot in a crane accident.
Hewden Stuart - the equipment hire arm of Finning Group (UK) - is to sell its hoists business to HTC Plant.
CNH has announced the appointment of a new president and CEO of New Holland Construction Equipment.
A variety of aerial lifts have helped with the cladding of the new South Stand at Twickenham, the home of English rugby.
Midland Access Platforms of the UK, has taken delivery of a Ruthmann TB220 telescopic boom on a Mercedes chassis.
Power Climber, the suspended platform manufacturer has appointed Eric Thormann as MD. Germain Vanhulle, vice president International, will retire later in 2008.
02.01.2008