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Cat has introduced two new material handlers for the North American market in the form of the MH 3049 and MH 3059

Auto-levelling and stabilisation technology showcased on latest models at Bauma 2013

Access, Lift & Handlers has started compiling data for its annual Telehandler30 (T30) report.

Bigge Crane and Rigging is now an authorized dealer for Las Vegas-based Xtreme Manufacturing. Bigge has Xtreme telehandlers in stock for sale and lease through its nationwide network of locations, the company said.

ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. has purchased 50 new JLG telehandlers to serve its continental fleet, the company reported. The new units, which include more than 30 high-capacity telehandlers, will be delivered in groups of approximately 17 at a time every three months. The ALL Family of Companies has 34 branches spread strategically across its North American footprint, and the new telehandlers will be distributed among the branches to support immediate local needs, including daily rentals and major projects calling for longer-term rentals.

Bauma sees first big public showing of new Italian telehandler company Magni.

Manuco Services, based in Normandy, France, has been named Best Bobcat telehandler dealer in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in 2012 by the manufacturer.

Seen for the first time in North America, JCB's 510-56 Loadall telescopic handler features a JCB Ecomax engine which meets Tier 4i standards without the use of a DPF.

Long-term agreement signed to supply engines for new range produced by Magni Telescopic Handlers

JLG Industries, Inc. has launched two free telehandler-focused e-books for Apple iPads.

Italian access firm Magni Telescopic Handlers has appointed Domenico Polimeni as its sales area manager for the Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Germany-based J D Neuhaus will now supply an emergency lowering device as a standard on its Profi Ti air hoist line from 25 to 60 tonnes lift capacity

The UK’s Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has revised its guide to telehandler operation to provide more guidance on the dangers of overturning.

New Tier 4i/Stage IIIB models plus a rush of compact machines have made this a good year for new telehandlers.

Terex Fuchs UK dealer Blue Machinery supplied three MHL350E material handlers to Van Dalen

Manitou is shifting all production of its range of rough terrain forklifts to its Gehl facility in Dakota, US. Production of these machines was previously shared between the US and France, but will now take place entirely in the US.

Manitou is to launch an automatic engine stop and start function on its construction telehandlers that will cut fuel consumption by 5% and reduce typical engine operating hours by a third.

The importer of Merlo telehandlers is now expanding its operation to a national level and has appointed dealers in New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

The telehandler top list reflects an industry that’s purchasing and refleeting. Lindsey Anderson reports

Smallest telehandler in range given Blue Sky cabin and new control panel.