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HSS up for sale?May 17, 2012 | Comments (0) The owners of UK based rental company HSS have appointed Lazards to review their options. READ MORE » |
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LGH partners with unionMay 17, 2012 | Comments (0) US based LGH has formed a partnership with the Local 597 Pipefitters Union training facility in Chicago. READ MORE » |
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Name that craneMay 17, 2012 | Comments (0) A reader in the US has sent us a photo of an old crane that perhaps one of you can identify? READ MORE » |
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Now Available in French CanadianMay 17, 2012 | Comments (0) AEM has issued French Canadian versions of its aerial lift safety manuals for use in Quebec READ MORE » |
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Crane causes shockMay 16, 2012 | Comments (0) A man received an electric shock today in Pennsylvania, when a crane touched overhead power lines. READ MORE » |
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Speedy bounces back to profitMay 16, 2012 | Comments (0) The UK’s largest equipment rental company Speedy has published its full year results for 2011/12 READ MORE » |
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Liebherr offers free wind trainingMay 16, 2012 | Comments (0) Liebherr is providing free one day training courses in the UK the influence of wind on crane operations. READ MORE » |
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Crane causes traffic chaosMay 16, 2012 | Comments (0) A traffic accident on Sydney’s Anzac bridge this morning is all over the press - because a crane is involved. READ MORE » |
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Manitou UK marks 40 yearsMay 16, 2012 | Comments (0) Manitou chairman Marcel Braud has planted a tree at Manitou UK to celebrate its 40th anniversary. READ MORE » |
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Manitex up 35%May 16, 2012 | Comments (0) Boom truck, crane and reach stacker manufacturer Manitex International has reported a strong first quarter. READ MORE » |
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Access Alliance meetingMay 16, 2012 | Comments (0) The Access Alliance, held a quarterly meetings prior to the this week's Niftylift product launch. READ MORE » |
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A multipurpose spiderMay 15, 2012 | Comments (0) Italian construction equipment manufacturer Cormidi has introduced a new multipurpose KB-X P spider lift/spider crane range READ MORE » |
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Oil&Steel strengthens UK distributionMay 15, 2012 | Comments (0) Oil & Steel has appointed Manchester-based HSG Systems as its UK distributor. READ MORE » |
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Lucky escape for boom lift operatorMay 15, 2012 | Comments (1) A man thrown from the platform of a boomlift in Norway yesterday escaped with minor injuries. READ MORE » |
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Lockwood moves to DemagMay 15, 2012 | Comments (0) Larry Lockwood, VP finance for Terex AWP, has been appointed chief financial officer - Demag Cranes READ MORE » |
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Teupen confirms Southern Africa distributionMay 15, 2012 | Comments (0) Teupen has confirmed the appointment of Goscor Hi-Reach as its new dealer for Southern Africa. READ MORE » |
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Joly adds to its spider rangeMay 15, 2012 | Comments (0) French access rental company Joly Location has added 13 and 23 metre Teupen spider lifts to its fleet. READ MORE » |
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CTE celebrates 25 years with GenieMay 15, 2012 | Comments (0) Genie and its Italian distributor CTE celebrated 25 years of partnership last week at an event in Mantua. READ MORE » |
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Niftylift launches two new boomsMay 14, 2012 | Comments (0) UK based aerial lift manufacturer Niftylift has unveiled two new articulated booms today. READ MORE » |
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Tyco mandates SkySirenMay 14, 2012 | Comments (0) Tyco Fire says that it is mandating the fitment of SkySiren protection system on all boom lifts from today. READ MORE » |
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Effer UKMay 14, 2012 | Comments (0) Italian loader crane manufacturer Effer has launched a new business in the UK - Effer UK. READ MORE » |
Jim Banner RIP
May 14, 2012 | Comments (12)
We have heard the sad news today of the death of a Jim Banner a heavy crane operator in the UK. READ MORE »
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Strongco boosts profitsMay 14, 2012 | Comments (0) Strongco has reported first quarter sales up 11%, while profits have more than doubled. READ MORE » |
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Track mounted Omega/FassiMay 14, 2012 | Comments (0) Dutch aerial lift manufacturer Omega Platforms has shipped two track mounted loader cranes to Norway. READ MORE » |
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Tower crane sentence tops £400kMay 14, 2012 | Comments (0) The sentences for the 2009 tower crane collapse in Liverpool, UK, have totalled around £400,000. READ MORE » |
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Manitou appoints IPSMay 14, 2012 | Comments (0) Manitou UK has appointed IPS as its provider of parts and service support for its direct access sales. READ MORE » |
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Mini Barin underbridge to Hong KongMay 14, 2012 | Comments (0) Barin has supplied a compact ABC 60L under-bridge inspection platform to Hong Kong based New Motion. READ MORE » |
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Ahern gets his extensionMay 12, 2012 | Comments (0) Don Ahern has been given an extension to its period of exclusivity to file a plan to exit Chapter 11. READ MORE » |
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The latest Cranes & Access is on lineMay 11, 2012 | Comments (0) The latest Cranes & Access is now online and available to read or download. READ MORE » |
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Skyjack revenues doubleMay 11, 2012 | Comments (0) The Industrial division of Linamar -mostly Skyjack - saw irevenues rise by 113 percent in the first quarter. READ MORE » |
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More wind farm rollsMay 11, 2012 | Comments (2) The latest casualty of wind farm roads is a 103 metre aerial lift which rolled in Scotland this week. UPDATED READ MORE » |
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First Romanian built JLG 510AJMay 11, 2012 | Comments (0) Romanian rental company Industrial Access has taken delivery of the first JLG 510AJ boom lift built in Romania. READ MORE » |
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New regional director for SpiderMay 11, 2012 | Comments (0) The Spider division of SafeWorks has appointed James Finn as area director of its western region. READ MORE » |
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Kran & Bühne is onlineMay 11, 2012 | Comments (0) For those of you who are interested in the German speaking market the latest Kran & Bühne magazine is online and available to read or download. READ MORE » |
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New president for Doosan EuropeMay 11, 2012 | Comments (0) Doosan has appointed Martin Knoetgen as president of Doosan Europe, Africa and the Middle East. READ MORE » |
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Industry safety meeting at Vertikal DaysMay 11, 2012 | Comments (0) The UK’s Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group will hold an ‘Open Meeting’ at this year’s Vertikal Days. READ MORE » |
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New LiftPodMay 11, 2012 | Comments (0) Aerial lift and telehandler producer JLG has introduced a new product for the American market. READ MORE » |
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AFI gains Achilles 5 StarMay 11, 2012 | Comments (0) UK access rental company AFI has achieved five star Achilles rating following a recent reassessment. READ MORE » |
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300th Palfinger for ColléMay 11, 2012 | Comments (0) Dutch based rental company Collé has taken delivery of its 300th Wumag/Palfinger platform. READ MORE » |
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Record first quarter for PalfingerMay 10, 2012 | Comments (0) Loader crane and aerial lift manufacturer Palfinger has reported a record first quarter in terms of revenues READ MORE » |
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Ramirent jumps 22%May 10, 2012 | Comments (0) Finnish based international rental company Ramirent has reported a strong improvement in the first quarter. READ MORE » |
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Boom lift rescue after roof fallMay 10, 2012 | Comments (0) A man was rescued by a boom lift this morning after he fell onto a scaffold in Palmyra, Western Australia, READ MORE » |
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Contractors found guiltyMay 10, 2012 | Comments (0) Two UK contractors have been found guilty for the collapse of a tower crane in Liverpool in 2009. READ MORE » |
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Crane boom bucklesMay 10, 2012 | Comments (0) A 100 tonne crane boom buckled while lifting bridge beams in Northern Norway earlier this week. READ MORE » |
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Man electrocuted in PittsburghMay 9, 2012 | Comments (0) A man was electrocuted after coming into contact with overhead power lines in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. READ MORE » |
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Collé buys 103m for re-rentMay 9, 2012 | Comments (0) Dutch rental company Collé has purchased a 103m Palfinger WT 1000 truck mounted platform, for re-rent. READ MORE » |
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Fatal boom lift incidentMay 9, 2012 | Comments (0) A self-propelled boom lift overturned on Monday at a construction site in Avilés, Spain killing the operator. READ MORE » |
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AFI acquires Light HireMay 9, 2012 | Comments (0) UK access rental company AFI has acquired the powered access rental business of Exeter based Light Hire. READ MORE » |
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C-Tech expands UK operationMay 9, 2012 | Comments (0) Component manufacturer and parts supplier C-Tech Industries has expanded its European team READ MORE » |
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13 metres on airMay 9, 2012 | Comments (0) UK based Platform Sales & Hire has introduced a new air powered aerial work platform, the Airlift 35. READ MORE » |
Editorial
Anti crush essential or not?
The major manufacturers are now not only approving the fitting of anti-crush devices to boom lifts, but also endorsing them, as they introduce their own devices - but should they be standard or optional?
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May 2012 |
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Anti Crush essential or not?
Are anti-crush systems for booms essential? Should they be standard equipment?
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