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Sheriff calls for UK crane road worthiness testsFebruary 4, 2012 | Comments (0) A sheriff in Scotland has finally issued a ruling on an fatal road accident involving a crane oil leak. READ MORE » |
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Two 50m Brontos for FaceliftFebruary 3, 2012 | Comments (0) UK access specialist Facelift has ordered two new 50 metre Bronto S50XDTJ truck mounted lifts. READ MORE » |
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Its rental show timeFebruary 3, 2012 | Comments (0) Next week we have the two main general rental exhibitions for the USA and UK. READ MORE » |
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Record year for PalfingerFebruary 3, 2012 | Comments (0) Crane and access equipment manufacturer Palfinger has reported record revenues for 2011. READ MORE » |
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Falling crane hook proves fatalFebruary 3, 2012 | Comments (0) A man died yesterday at a site in Malta after he was hit by a tower crane hook, following a wire rope failure. READ MORE » |
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Manitowoc and Ascorel extend partnershipFebruary 3, 2012 | Comments (0) Manitowoc extended its partnership with Ascorel, its supplier of anti-collision devices for Potain tower cranes. READ MORE » |
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Kobelco crane production starts in IndiaFebruary 3, 2012 | Comments (0) Kobelco Cranes has officially started producing crawler cranes at its new plant in Andhra Pradesh, India. READ MORE » |
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Custom delivery truck for RapidFebruary 3, 2012 | Comments (0) UK based rental company Rapid Platforms has invested in a new custom designed aerial lift delivery truck. READ MORE » |
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Truck mount involved in high speed chaseFebruary 3, 2012 | Comments (0) A woman in her 20s was the subject of a cross city police car chase in Seattle Washington on Tuesday night. READ MORE » |
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Big lattice tips in FloridaFebruary 3, 2012 | Comments (2) Information has come in concerning a near miss with a large lattice crawler crane that tipped in Florida. READ MORE » |
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CTE dealers meet in VeronaFebruary 3, 2012 | Comments (0) Italian truck mounted and spider lift manufacturer CTE held a European dealer meeting last week. READ MORE » |
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New 36m Bronto for L&NFebruary 2, 2012 | Comments (1) UK based rental company L&N has taken delivery of the first Bronto 36 metre S36XDT in the UK. READ MORE » |
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More spiders for Bleu BlancFebruary 2, 2012 | Comments (0) French regional rental company Bleu Blanc has placed a second order for Skyline spider lifts. READ MORE » |
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Abu Dhabi cracks down on crane safetyFebruary 2, 2012 | Comments (0) Abu Dhabi Municipality warns on new requirement for third party crane inspection and certification. READ MORE » |
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Crane overturns in Oklahoma CityFebruary 2, 2012 | Comments (0) A truck crane overturned at a hospital site in Oklahoma City yesterday, while lifting a large cooling unit. READ MORE » |
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Boehler appointment no longer interimFebruary 1, 2012 | Comments (0) Linamar has confirmed Brad Boehler’s appointment as president of its aerial lift manufacturer Skyjack. READ MORE » |
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Genie telehandler distribution moves to Terex in UKFebruary 1, 2012 | Comments (0) Terex Distribution has been appointed as the UK distributor for Genie telehandlers. READ MORE » |
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Terex launches tower crane transfer mastsFebruary 1, 2012 | Comments (0) Terex has added four new transfer masts improving flexibility between its different tower crane brands. READ MORE » |
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New VP for Manitowoc ChinaFebruary 1, 2012 | Comments (0) Jean-Noel Daguin has been promoted to executive vice president of Manitowoc Cranes China. READ MORE » |
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Easi UpLifts buys bigFebruary 1, 2012 | Comments (0) Irish-based Easi UpLifts has announced sizeable new orders for JLG and Teupen aerial lifts. READ MORE » |
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JLG jumps 73.8 percentFebruary 1, 2012 | Comments (0) JLG has reported a very strong first quarter with sales up almost 74 percent on last year. READ MORE » |
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Second Zoomlion for HewittFebruary 1, 2012 | Comments (0) John Hewitt Crane Hire has taken delivery of the first 35 tonne Zoomlion QY35V truck crane in the UK. READ MORE » |
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Manitou and Yanmar to cross sellFebruary 1, 2012 | Comments (0) Manitou and Yanmar have announced a strategic alliance covering mini excavators and skid steer loaders. READ MORE » |
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Lack of a harness causes injuryFebruary 1, 2012 | Comments (0) A man was seriously injured yesterday after he fell around 12 to 14 metres from a truck mounted aerial lift in Augusta, near Detroit, Michigan. READ MORE » |
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Blulift supports Cliona Ring FoundationFebruary 1, 2012 | Comments (0) Irish based Blulift is supporting the Cliona Ring Foundation, that helps families of children in long term treatment. READ MORE » |
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A strong finish for ManitowocJanuary 31, 2012 | Comments (0) Manitowoc Crane has reported fourth quarter revenues up over 40% and its best quarter since 2008. READ MORE » |
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Manitou back above a billionJanuary 31, 2012 | Comments (0) Access and telehandler manufacturer Manitou has issued its top line revenue numbers for 2011. READ MORE » |
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New regional manager for SnorkelJanuary 31, 2012 | Comments (0) Snorkel has appointed Bert Rayer as regional sales manager for the US western region and the Dakotas. READ MORE » |
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Ahern credit lines approvedJanuary 31, 2012 | Comments (0) Ahern Rentals has confirmed that the US bankruptcy court has approved $66 million of DIP financing. READ MORE » |
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An extreme pallet jobJanuary 31, 2012 | Comments (0) A reader in the USA has sent an absolute classic example of the old forklift and pallet access method. READ MORE » |
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Mini crane overturn costs £178,000January 31, 2012 | Comments (0) A UK contractor and director have been charged £178,000 following a fatal 2009 crane accident. READ MORE » |
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LiftSmart to unveil two new rangesJanuary 31, 2012 | Comments (0) US based material lift manufacturer LiftSmart, will unveil two new ranges at the Rental Show in New Orleans. READ MORE » |
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Straightpoint (UK) launches load cell rentalJanuary 31, 2012 | Comments (0) Straightpoint (UK), the suspended load cell/ load monitoring specialist, has launched a rental division READ MORE » |
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Sany buys PutzmeisterJanuary 30, 2012 | Comments (0) Chinese crane and equipment manufacturer Sany has acquired German concrete pump company Putzmeister READ MORE » |
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Weldex plans new baseJanuary 30, 2012 | Comments (0) UK based crawler crane specialist Weldex is planning a new base at the Nigg Yard in Easter Ross, Scotland. READ MORE » |
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Wind Safety seminarJanuary 30, 2012 | Comments (0) The European crane and heavy haulage association ESTA, is organising a wiind turbine safety ‘summit’. READ MORE » |
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Plosiny Rybacek opens in LounyJanuary 30, 2012 | Comments (0) Czech based aerial lift distributor Plosiny Rybacek has opened a new service centre in the town of Louny. READ MORE » |
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IPAF UK regional meetingJanuary 30, 2012 | Comments (0) IPAF will hold a North West regional meeting this week in Oldham, the meeting is open to all. READ MORE » |
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Second best year for Liebherr harbour cranesJanuary 30, 2012 | Comments (0) Liebherr has issued a trading statement for its mobile harbour crane division which had its best year since 2008. READ MORE » |
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New credit manager at Link-BeltJanuary 30, 2012 | Comments (0) US based crane manufacturer Link-Belt has promoted Rosemary Harney to credit manager. READ MORE » |
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Loader crane pruningJanuary 30, 2012 | Comments (0) A reader in the UK spotted a team of arborists trimming trees from a suspended platform and loader crane READ MORE » |
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Record result for CATJanuary 30, 2012 | Comments (0) Construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has reported record sales and profits for 2011 READ MORE » |
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Crane operators strike on Glasgow siteJanuary 30, 2012 | Comments (0) A number of tower crane operators have walked out on strike at a hospital job site in Glasgow Scotland. READ MORE » |
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Oshkosh wins the dayJanuary 27, 2012 | Comments (0) Oshkosh shareholders have rejected Carl Icahn’s proxy battle and plan to sell off JLG READ MORE » |
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New dealer for Altec and Cumberland/SocageJanuary 27, 2012 | Comments (0) SafeFirst has been appointed as the Irish dealer for Altec and Cumberland/Socage. READ MORE » |
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MBS Tracked Access adds spidersJanuary 27, 2012 | Comments (0) UK-based MBS Tracked Access has added three Teupen spider lifts to update and expand its fleet. READ MORE » |
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Four year old hit by falling scaffoldJanuary 27, 2012 | Comments (0) A mother and four year old daughter suffered injuries after being hit by a scaffold board in Manhattan, New York. READ MORE » |
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RSC finishes with a flourishJanuary 27, 2012 | Comments (0) RSC has reported a strong finish to the year, pushing it back into profit for the quarter. READ MORE » |
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Tower crane prank proves fatalJanuary 27, 2012 | Comments (1) A man fell to his death from a tower crane in Sydney, Australia just after midnight on Thursday. READ MORE » |
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Decision day for JLGJanuary 26, 2012 | Comments (0) Carl Icahn’s proxy battle with JLG owner Oshkosh comes to a head on Friday at the AGM. READ MORE » |
Editorial
Is bigger better?
As the New Year gathers pace it looks as though 2012 will be a significant year for the crane, access and telehandler markets, in terms of mergers, and acquisitions. Will they be good or bad for the industry?
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Is bigger better?
Do you think that United Rentals and RSC will be more successful as a merged business than if they had remained independent?
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| ASHTEAD GROUP | 252.30 | +2.15% |
| BOOM FPO | 0.27 | -1.82% |
| Caterpillar, Inc. | 113.94 | +3.27% |
| Essex Rental Corp | 3.50 | -0.85% |
| FAVELLE FAVCO BHD | 1.34 | -2.90% |
| Federal Signal Co | 4.63 | +3.81% |
| FINNING INTL | 27.46 | +1.03% |
| GAM | 0.43 | -4.44% |
| H&E Equipment Ser | 18.00 | +1.12% |
| Harsco Corporatio | 23.82 | +5.21% |
| HAULOTTE GROUP | 7.79 | +2.37% |
| LAVENDON GROUP | 98.75 | +3.67% |
| LINAMAR CORP | 18.67 | +4.01% |
| Manitex Internati | 6.12 | +3.29% |
| MANITOU BF | 17.52 | +1.57% |
| Manitowoc Company | 15.66 | +3.98% |
| Oshkosh Corporati | 26.29 | +3.10% |
| PALFINGER | 18.55 | +7.82% |
| RSC Holdings Inc. | 21.81 | +2.25% |
| SPEEDY HIRE | 29.25 | +0.86% |
| SQP-UN.TO | 0.00 | N/A% |
| TANFIELD GRP | 46.50 | -2.11% |
| Tat Hong | 0.86 | -1.15% |
| Terex Corporation | 22.81 | +3.87% |
| United Rentals, I | 40.34 | +4.83% |
| VP | 233.00 | +0.98% |
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