Top Stories
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New AWPT course for managers and supervisors
The International Powered Access Federation's North American subsidiary, AWPT, has launched a new aerial work platform (AWP) training course aimed at ...more
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Have your say in the global 'Attitudes to rental' survey
We urge readers to participate in the first ever worldwide survey into 'Attitudes to Rental' among equipment users, launched at the end of January by ...more
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Energyst to double power fleet over next three years
Energyst said it was well positioned to capitalise on the growing demand for power rentals worldwide and that it would more than double its fleet powe ...more
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IAPA 2012 shortlists announced
Following many hours studying the excellent submissions for this year's International Awards for Powered Access and several more in deep discussion, o ...more
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Deadline nears for European Rental Awards
Readers have until Friday 17 February to submit their entries to this year's European Rental Awards. ...more
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Atlas Copco expects demand to weaken
Full-year 2011 revenues rise but equipment manufacturer warns of slowdown in 2012 ...more
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US transport funding approved
US$ 500 million made available across the country in 2012 under TIGER programme ...more
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Major African infrastructure programme agreed
Heads of state endorse multi-billion dollar initiative to accelerate regional transport, energy and utility projects ...more
Equipment News
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New AWPT course for managers and supervisors
The International Powered Access Federation's North American subsidiary, AWPT, has launched a new aerial work platform (AWP) training course aimed at ...more
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Patent award for Company Wrench's dual tool
Company Wrench has gained a US patent for its CP100 Magnet Combo demolition attachment ...more
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Fairbanks Scales and Terex AWP cooperate over PDI of Genie products
National network of Fairbanks Scales Industrial Service Technicians will be carrying out PDI ( Pre-delivery Inspection) and operator familiarisation o ...more
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Atlas Copco Specialty Rental serves Vietnam power plant
Atlas Copco Specialty Rental has supplied three class zero certified, 100% oil-free PTS916 air compressors to PetroVietnam's Ca Mau gas-power-fertiliz ...more
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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
Project News
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Cherry opens fifth Houston stabilised material plant
Cherry has added a fifth 'pug mill' in the Greater Houston area to produce stabilised sand and base material ...more
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Atlas Copco Specialty Rental serves Vietnam power plant
Atlas Copco Specialty Rental has supplied three class zero certified, 100% oil-free PTS916 air compressors to PetroVietnam's Ca Mau gas-power-fertiliz ...more
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Freeley to clear Darlington seat of learning
J Freeley has begun the demoliton of Eastbourne Comprehensive School in Darlington, UK ...more
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Hanford decommissioning milestone reached by CH2M Hill
CH2M Hill has completed the demolition of the 209-East Critical Mass Laboratory at Hanford, USA, after almost two years of preparation ...more
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Landmark wind turbine up in Cleveland
A 2.5 MW wind turbine was erected at the headquarters of Lincoln Electric, a supplier to the wind tower industry in the USA ...more
Other News
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Snorkel appoints new regional sales manager
Aerial lift manufacturer Snorkel has appointed Bert Rayer as its new regional sales manager for the western US and Dakotas. ...more
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Atlas Copco appoints North of England sales manager
Steve McDonough has been appointed regional sales manager for power crushers and hydraulic attachments by Atlas Copco Construction & Mining ...more
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Liebherr tests PowerBoom
Liebherr has begun testing its new PowerBoom on its 3,000 metric ton LR 13000 crawler crane ...more
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Enter the SC&RA Jobs of the Year contest
SC&RA is calling for entries into its annual Jobs of the Year Awards contest ...more
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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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Ennen named Manitowoc SVP of engineering and innovation
Jens Ennen is the new senior vice president of engineering and innovation for Manitowoc Cranes ...more
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Reflagging by Maersk Line Limited
Maersk Line Limited completed the reflagging under the United States registry of Maersk Illinois, its newest multipurpose heavy-lift vessel. ...more
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SC&RA webinar on transportation, permititng and regulatory issues
Doug Ball, SC&RA vice president-transportation, will answer some of the most common questions the association receives from members and industry profe ...more
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ALL names five new personnel appointments
ALL names five new personnel appointments at its southeastern U.S. branches. ...more
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NCCER names new chairman of Board of Trustees
NCCER has elected Bob Parker as its 2012 Board of Trustees' chairperson. ...more
Construction Europe podcast – February 2012 (audio)
Patrick Rizzo, Loxam's director of marketing, on the company's new LoxamCity concept.
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