All Access Equipment Articles

Omni-drive scissors now available as well as coal-mining boom lifts from MLE.

Former WUMAG executive Rolf Kulawik has been appointed the new managing director of Ruthmann GmbH & Co, the German truck mounted aerial platform manufacturer.

Alimak Hek is discontinuing its Champion brand of industrial and construction hoists and will cease production at its Texas, US location.

Japanese aerial platform manufacturer Aichi Corp may have delayed the development of its ‘global’ product line – customers will have to wait a bit longer for its rough terrain scissors and articulated booms – but it decided to make its Bauma stand interesting by showing some ‘niche’ products that have long been available in Japan.

Nearly 20,000 attendees crammed the Dallas Convention Center this week for the annual WindPower show.

Germany, Sweden and Norway will be among the first target markets in Europe for Harsco Infrastructure’s plan to extend mechanical access equipment throughout its operations.

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The MPR system is designed to give users the benefits of a conventional self-propelled work platform with the off-road mobility of a telescopic handler, and the on road performance of a truck-mounted platform

NIftylift has launched the HR (Height Rider) 17 Hybrid: an ultra-light 17 m articulated boom with an overall weight of just 4750 kg - that's 1750 kg lighter than Nifty's previous 17 m model.

Haulotte Group has manufactured the first Optimum 1930 E scissor lifts in the United States at their Archbold, Ohio manufacturing facility.

Look out for the Lombardi Lift, developed by Donald Lombardi of Lombardi & Son Masonry, a small masonry company located north of Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Klimer president Jay Gordon talks to Euan Youdale about some of the projects that have influenced its new designs

Smith Electric Vehicles delivered two new products based on its Smith Edison van at the CV Operator Show 2010, held mid-April at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK.

Korean manufacturer JUNJINCSM has developed the first machines in a new range of rough terrain scissor lifts. The models: JS-150RT and JS-180RT have been designed to meet requirements of CE marking and KCS (Korean Certification Security).

Terex AWP (Aerial Work Platforms) is offering its Genie 360° maintenance and inspection contracts on all new Genie aerial work platform models in North America. The contracts include all scheduled maintenance and inspection related fees and are designed to make it easier and more convenient for equipment owners to keep machines in good order and to maximise its earning potential.

Bauma launch for ATN's first scissor, the CX 15, a 15 m working height machine with a maximum lift capacity of 700 kg.

German scaffold system manufacturer Layher produces map to guide visitors around its new product developments.

Canadian mast climbing manufacturer Fraco Products faced a difficult challenge installing masts on a tilted dam face.

The Spanish Crane Rental Specialist Roxu Group is the owner of Bronto's new 112 m truck mounted platform which can be seen on the Bronto stand next to a 104 m model, which has been in the Finnish rental company, Janneniska's fleet for several months.