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Adapt or die – the opportunities are there
Most agree that we are now at the bottom of the business cycle, there are though still plenty of opportunities and the notion that our markets are saturated does not stand up.
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As good as in 2007?
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Terex sells AtlasMarch 11, 2010 | Comments (0) Terex has sold its Atlas loader crane and excavator business to an undisclosed buyer for an undisclosed sum. READ MORE » |
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30 years with JLGMarch 12, 2010 | Comments (0) Aerial Platform Hire of Ireland celebrated 30 years as a JLG dealer during a visit from JLG president Craig Paylor. READ MORE » |
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Jekko enters the spider lift marketMarch 12, 2010 | Comments (0) Italian based spider crane manufacturer Jekko will launch its first spider lift work platform at Bauma. READ MORE » |
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Access Link meets upMarch 12, 2010 | Comments (0) The UK Access Link held its spring meeting at CTE's UK premises in Leicster on Monday. READ MORE » |
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Bridon freed of anti dumping duties in SAMarch 11, 2010 | Comments (0) South Africa has lifted its anti dumping duties on wire rope manufacturer Bridon International READ MORE » |
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UK confirms position on new crane directiveMarch 11, 2010 | Comments (1) The UK’s HSE has confirmed that it will enforce the new RCL override arrangements regardless of the delays to EN13000:2010. READ MORE » |
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Socage appoints new UK dealerMarch 11, 2010 | Comments (0) Cumberland Industries of Kettering, UK, has been appointed as Socage distributor for the UK. READ MORE » |
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Almost right but…March 11, 2010 | Comments (0) A sign contractor in N. Ireland spotted with the right equipment….still qualified as a Death Wish. READ MORE » |
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Haulotte looses €63 millionMarch 10, 2010 | Comments (0) Haulotte has confirmed 2009 revenues and published its final result a loss of €63 million. READ MORE » |
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JLG promotes SatterleyMarch 10, 2010 | Comments (0) JLG has promoted Andrew Satterley to vice president – sales and marketing for the Asia Pacific region. READ MORE » |
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Omme launches 37m spiderMarch 10, 2010 | Comments (0) Omme has announced a new 37 metre telescopic spider lift, the 3700RBDJ with bi-energy power pack READ MORE » |
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Tanfield receives offer for SmithsMarch 10, 2010 | Comments (0) Tanfield, owner of UpRight and Snorkel aerial lifts has received an offer for its Smith Electric Vehicles business. READ MORE » |
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Penny appoints in Middle EastMarch 10, 2010 | Comments (0) UK based loader/mini crane manufacturer Penny Hydraulics has appointed a distributor for the Middle East and Africa. READ MORE » |
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GGR MD nominated for awardMarch 9, 2010 | Comments (0) GGR’s managing director Gill Riley is one of four finalists in the Veuve Cliquot annual Business Woman Award. READ MORE » |
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Ashtead down 28%March 9, 2010 | Comments (0) Ashtead, owner of Sunbelt in the USA and A Plant in the UK has reported nine month revenues down 28% READ MORE » |
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TGM takes two 90 metre Bronto’sMarch 9, 2010 | Comments (1) TGM Wind Services of Abilene, Texas has taken delivery of two 90 metre Bronto S-90 HLA truck mounts. READ MORE » |
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Crane owner charged with HomicideMarch 9, 2010 | Comments (0) James Lomma and a mechanic have been charged with negligent homicide and manslaughter. READ MORE » |
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A truck mounted scaffoldMarch 9, 2010 | Comments (0) Spotted on a job site in Glasgow, Scotland, scaffold in action on the back of a van- A Death Wish? READ MORE » |
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Back at it.March 8, 2010 | Comments (0) Two men caught using a fork truck and pallet near London's Olympic park were back in action last week. READ MORE » |
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Telehandler tip in FloridaMarch 8, 2010 | Comments (0) A telehandler tipped across a road in Melbourne Florida, south west of Orlando, no one was seriously injured. READ MORE » |
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New head for Haulotte/BiljaxMarch 8, 2010 | Comments (0) Haulotte has appointed a new zone manager for North America, taking over from Jeff Ott. READ MORE » |
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Dubai Death WishMarch 8, 2010 | Comments (0) Today’s Death Wish comes from Dubai and is the subject of a safety alert issued by Buildsafe UAE READ MORE » |
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Wind turbine accident in GermanyMarch 8, 2010 | Comments (1) A 1,200 tonne crane has collapsed in Northern Germany dropping a large wind turbine rotor . READ MORE » |
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Another crane drops in Southampton - UPDATEDMarch 8, 2010 | Comments (0) Another crane has collapsed yesterday at Southampton docks, UK, the third in two years. READ MORE » |
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Lomma faces manslaughter chargesMarch 8, 2010 | Comments (0) Jimmy Lomma, owner of New York Crane & Equipment and Lomma crane rental faces manslaughter charges. READ MORE » |
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Crane tips in Plymouth UPDATEDMarch 6, 2010 | Comments (0) A mobile crane tipped over on Thursday at a marina in Plymouth England, injuring the operator. READ MORE » |
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H&E drops 37%March 6, 2010 | Comments (0) US based H&E Equipment has reported its 2009 results, revenues are down 37% with a loss of $18 million. READ MORE » |
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R&B Mantis closesMarch 5, 2010 | Comments (0) UK based self erecting tower crane rental company R&B Mantis, has closed and is being liquidated. READ MORE » |
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Lesson of the dayMarch 5, 2010 | Comments (2) Its Friday and though not about lifting we liked this story we could not resist publishing it. READ MORE » |
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Skyjack drops 64%March 5, 2010 | Comments (0) Linamar has published its 2009 results which show a 63.6% fall in revenues for its Skyjack business. READ MORE » |
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Sany unveils 1,000 tonne ATMarch 4, 2010 | Comments (2) Chinese crane manufacturer Sany has unveiled its largest telescopic crane to date a 9 axle 1,000+ tonner. READ MORE » |
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George Reid 1954 – 2010March 4, 2010 | Comments (1) We have just heard the sad news that George Reid of UK based Kingfisher Access died suddenly last week. READ MORE » |
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Merlo takes the long viewMarch 4, 2010 | Comments (0) Merlo is investing heavily in its business and taking a larger share of the world telehandler market. READ MORE » |
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Custers launches all electric truck mountMarch 4, 2010 | Comments (0) Dutch access manufacturer Custers has unveiled a new all electric 10 tonne van/truck mounted lift. READ MORE » |
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Scaffold collapse traps 12March 3, 2010 | Comments (0) A massive scaffold and a crane have collapsed on the ICE extension near Halle in Germany, injuring 12. READ MORE » |
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Ontario charges crane operator and ownerMarch 3, 2010 | Comments (0) Ontario’s minister of Labour is charge Millennium Crane, its owner and an operator following a fatal accident in 2009 READ MORE » |
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Lavendon posts £48 million lossMarch 3, 2010 | Comments (0) The Lavendon group has posted a £47.8 million loss on revenues down 13% says slow down is bottoming out. READ MORE » |
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€35 million loss at CramoMarch 3, 2010 | Comments (0) Cramo has published its 2009 results which show a loss of €34.9 million on revenues down 23% READ MORE » |
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Merlo unveils new PlatformMarch 2, 2010 | Comments (1) Merlo unveiled its new All Terrain aerial work platform, the MPR 15 and 18 at its Cuneo headquarters today. READ MORE » |
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Hi-Reach wins further accreditationMarch 2, 2010 | Comments (0) UK based rental company Hi-Reach Access has gained a further Achilles quality accreditation READ MORE » |
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Ruthmann appoints new construction and development managerMarch 2, 2010 | Comments (0) Aerial lift manufacturer Ruthmann has appointed Nico Krekeler as construction and development manager. READ MORE » |
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Lifterz Acquires C&G PlatformsMarch 2, 2010 | Comments (0) UK-based access rental company, Lifterz has acquired C&G Platforms. READ MORE » |
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Manitowoc appoints new VPsMarch 2, 2010 | Comments (0) Manitowoc has announced the appointment of two new sales & marketing vice presidents READ MORE » |
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Manitowoc promotes Schiller and BuchanMarch 1, 2010 | Comments (0) Manitowoc has appointed two senior VPs for the America's - Ingo Schiller and Bruce Buchan READ MORE » |
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Peter Douglass Platforms adds new truck mountsMarch 1, 2010 | Comments (0) UK-based rental company Peter Douglass Platforms has purchased two new Multitel truck mounted lifts. READ MORE » |
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Tat Hong introduces new management structureMarch 1, 2010 | Comments (0) Singapore based crane company Tat Hong, has introduced a new management structure for its operations. READ MORE » |
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Mechan takes on Gruniverpal mini cranesMarch 1, 2010 | Comments (0) Mechan has been appointed as UK/Ireland distributor for Italian based Gruniverpal Tranchero’s mini cranes. READ MORE » |
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Anything but a MEWPFebruary 27, 2010 | Comments (0) Here is another UK example of a man with inappropriate equipment, when aerial lift is available nearby. READ MORE » |
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Zenith appoints sales directorFebruary 26, 2010 | Comments (0) Zenith sealed batteries and chargers has appointed George Jansen as its sales director for Europe. READ MORE » |
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The old fork and pallet routineFebruary 26, 2010 | Comments (0) A Death Wish spotted yesterday in West London a few hundred metres from three aerial lift depots. READ MORE » |