Top Stories
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JLG introduces Rental Series scissor lifts
JLG Industries, Inc. introduced two new electric scissor lifts at The Rental Show, Feb. 5-8 in New Orleans. The Rental Series 1932RS and 3248RS offer ...more
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Skyjack debuts 63-foot articulating boom at The Rental Show
Skyjack debuted its new prototype 63-foot articulating boom at The Rental Show, Feb. 5-8 in New Orleans. The SJ 63AJ has an expected platform height o ...more
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ARA forecasts 6.9% growth in North America as "mood lightens"
The US rental industry will far outstrip general economic growth in 2012 helped by a structural shift towards rental, said the American Rental Associa ...more
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Ladder Exchange moves to Ladder Association
This year sees responsibility for running and developing the annual UK Ladder Exchange (LE) transfer from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to the ...more
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JCB develops own range of baskets
UK manufacturer launches fixed, extending and slewing/extending baskets compliant to EN280 for use with its Hi-Viz telehandlers. ...more
Equipment News
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New scaffold rental company formed in Ohio
Marty Coughlin, the former president of Waco Scaffolding & Equipment, has started a new scaffolding company; Dependable Scaffolding, LLC. ...more
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New SafetyNet app helps prevent accidents
US-based Predictive Solutions has launched a new app to help predict, and ultimately prevent, workplace injuries. ...more
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Child struck by scaffold plank in NY
A 4-year-old New York girl was suffered minor injuries this week when she was struck by a scaffold board that fell during a scaffold dismantling Manha ...more
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Utility bucket truck tips over in Ohio
A Cleveland Public Power worker suffered a broken wrist and lacerations after the bucket truck he was working from tipped over on Jan. 19. ...more
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SMH announces name change and new product
As of Jan. 1, 2012, Systems Material Handling (SMH) will change its name to TVH Parts Co. (TVH). "The change from SMH to TVH will help us assure that ...more
Project News
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Bronto Skylift S236 HLA goes to work at power plant
When a 190-foot-tall power plant cooling tower needed immediate work, Acme Lift Company's phone started ringing - and it came from United Rentals. ...more
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Palazzani helps puts KIA in spotlight
KIA Motors RUS, the exclusive distributor of the Korean car manufacturer in Russia, has created a new advertisement, which required a Palazzani TSJ 39 ...more
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Fraco goes to work on slanted, 220-foot dam
Canadian mast climbing manufacturer Fraco Products faced a difficult challenge installing masts on a tilted dam face. ...more
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Steel frame of 2012 media centre complete as ‘big build' accelerates
The London 2012 Olympic's International Broadcast Centre's 4500 tonne steel structure has been completed ...more
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Acme Lift, H&E work together for Cowboys project
H&E Equipment, located in Grand Prairie, TX, recently supplied equipment with Acme Lift for a Dallas Cowboys stadium project. ...more
Other News
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Acme Lift names Scott Stewart as VP and CFO
Scott Stewart, a former financial executive with US Airways and America West Airlines, has been appointed vice president and chief financial officer o ...more
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Toyota Material Handling NA announces new president and CEO
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) has announced the retirement of its president and chief executive officer James J. Malvaso, effective A ...more
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IPAF holds first-ever US conference
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) held its first-ever convention in the US on Nov. 1-2, 2011 in Chicago. The two-day event, themed "R ...more
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Haulotte appoints Eastern Region sales manager
Haulotte Group North America has named Carmine Gibilisco as sales manager for the Eastern Region, focusing on aerial work platforms and a high level o ...more
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Spider appoints district sales representative
Spider, a division of SafeWorks, LLC has promoted Michael Ford to district sales representative of its Orlando operation center. In this position, For ...more
Michael Kneeland, CEO, United Rentals
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