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A Volvo EC380DL has been modified by Echle to operate in either high reach, long reach or earthmoving modes

Among the five new models of truck cranes being launched by Palfinger at the IAA exhibition in Hannover, Germany are three new SH truck-mounted cranes: the PK 10002 SH, the PK 12502 SH and the PK 110002 SH. All cranes of the SH range can now be designed ex works as EN280 workman basket cranes.

CTE has delivered two telescopic aerial platforms B-Lift 620 High Range to the Iranian company Khuzestan Electricity Distribution. The sale was coordinated successfully through the relationship between CTE and the Iranian dealer Lajvar, based in Arak. These two B-LIFT 620 are thought to be the highest platforms available in Iran.

Engineers at Italian manufacturer Airo have been improving the performance and style of the XS range of small electric scissors. Enhancements are said to make them faster and easier to use.

Unic Cranes Europe has delivered a bespoke fleet of mini spider cranes to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for use by British Forces for lifting operations

Russia's sales and rental firm LTech-Lifting Technology has received the first Mighty Crane mini cranes from Japanese manufacturer R&B Engineering

Rotterdam-based De Gier BV has taken delivery of the first Terex Challenger 3160 all terrain crane in the Netherlands

In the USA All Erection & Crane Rental Corp. has purchased 17 new cranes from Manitowoc and Grove to help meet increasing demand for energy sector and infrastructure work

UK designer and manufacturer Penny + Giles has introduced a new multifunctional handle/grip for its JC8000, JC6000 and JC1500 ranges of rugged joystick controllers.

Early August sees deployment of a rocket powered robot crane to lower NASA's mars rover, called Curiosity, to the surface of the red planet

DCT has introduced tower mountings for its Dustboss dust suppression equipment

Speedy Hire is to double its electric scissor lift fleet with a £4 million investment in Skyjack scissors.

Italian aerial platform rental company Nacanco is successfully negotiating a stormy economy and maintaining its track record of growth. Murray Pollok met the company's managing director, Marzia Giusto, in Rome.

Access, Lift & Handlers has extended its deadline for compiling data for its annual Aerials20 (A20) report. The A20 ranks aerial-owning rental companies in North America by number of scissors, boom lifts and vertical mast machines owned. In order to make the list as concise as possible, we need your information and we welcome any new companies that might be interested.

The International Powered Access Federation's (IPAF) American Work Platform Training (AWPT) arm has enlisted a number of new members and training centers in North America.

Canadian software company Texada Software Inc has changed its name to Noble Iron Inc, reflecting its investment in the US equipment rental business Noble Iron. The software division will continue to operate under the brand name Texada Software.

Germany-based Goldhofer officially launched its range-topping Faktor 5 high girder bridge during a customer event at its Memmingen factory on 20 July

Second quarter results rise on the back of strong recovery in North American demand

Avontus Software Corp., a rental billing, estimating, drawing and software designer for the scaffold and construction industries, has developed a new scaffold drawing tool that creates precise drawings and materials lists.

Spider, a division of SafeWorks, LLC, has improved on its accredited competent person training course. The course covers proper design and installation of a suspended scaffold systems and its safe operation, as well as training on hazard awareness and risk mitigation.