World Access Week 22 May 2012

This week's Top Story

Niftylift shows 28m prototype and low weight HR15D

At an open day held at Towcester racecourse, UK manufacturer Niftylift demonstated two new machines: the prototype of a 28m HR28 Hybrid and a new low weight 15m diesel HR15D.
http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item73835/Niftylift-shows-28m-prototype-and-low-weight-HR15D

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Access news

CEOs of Terex and United Rentals to address 2013 IPAF Summit in Miami

Ron DeFeo, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Terex Corporation, will give the keynote address at the IPAF Summit to be held on 26 March 2013 in Miami, Florida, USA. Michael Kneeland, president and CEO of United Rentals, will also speak at the Summit.
http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item73975/CEOs-of-Terex-and-United-Rentals-to-address-2013-IPAF-Summit-in-Miami

A-Plant invests £24m in fleet

UK rental company A-Plant has placed orders for new equipment worth over £24 million (US$38 million).
http://www.khl.com/magazines/international-rental-news/detail/item73967/A-Plant-invests-£24m-in-fleet

OSHA issues 'call to action' to prevent workplace falls

After four recent construction accidents that took place in New Jersey, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a statement calling on construction companies to ensure that workers at height (above 6 feet) have the proper fall protection equipmen
http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-lift-and-handlers/detail/item73961/OSHA-issues-'call-to-action'-to-prevent-workplace-falls

Senior appointments at Man Lift

Man Lift Mfg. Co ("Man Lift") a USA manufacturer of mobile hydraulic equipment for speciality markets and hazardous environments, has appointed two new senior staff members. Joe Banks is the new vice president of operations and manufacturing and Timothy Henrich is vice president o
http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item73964/Senior-appointments-at-Man-Lift

ARA increases rental growth forecasts for North America

The American Rental Association has revised upwards by nearly 2% its growth forecasts for the North American rental industry this year.
http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item73923/ARA-increases-rental-growth-forecasts-for-North-America

Tyco mandates SkySiren anti-entrapment solution

Nationwide Platforms' anti-entrapment solution, the SkySiren, is to be mandated on all applicable equipment used by Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions from Monday 14th May.
http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-lift-and-handlers/detail/item73838/Tyco-mandates-SkySiren-anti-entrapment-solution

European construction output slump continues

Year-on-year comparison shows Eurozone construction output fell 3.8% in March
http://www.khl.com/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item73972/European-construction-output-slump-continues

Three new Palfingers for Oslo Liftutleie

Palfinger Platforms has delivered three P 220 B platforms to Norwegian hire company Oslo Liftutleie. The P 220 B machines are mounted o 3.5t GVW chassis and offer a 22m working height.
http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item73977/Three-new-Palfingers-for-Oslo-Liftutleie

HSG becomes Oil & Steel's UK distributor

Italian manufacturer Oil & Steel has appointed of HSG Systems, Manchester, as its official distributor for vehicle mounted aerial platforms and tracked platforms for the UK and Ireland, with the exception of Scotland, which will continue to be covered by the Jackson Group.
http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item73840/HSG-becomes-Oil-&-Steel's-UK-distributor

Bauma fully booked with a year to go

Space at next year's Bauma exhibition in Munich, Germany is already sold out, despite another 15,000 m2 being added since 2010.
http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item73980/Bauma-fully-booked-with-a-year-to-go

Feature of the week

Ruthmann emphasises price/performance and changes its fortune.

Maria Hadlow talks to Rolf Kulawik and Uwe Strotman of Ruthmann about the changes in emphasis towards price/performance, which has changed the company's fortune.
http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item74009/Ruthmann-emphasises-price/performance-and-changes-its-fortune,

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