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The first shipment of Maeda’s latest CC series, the CC985S-1, has been sent out to Europe. The CC985 model’s notable features are 4.9t lifting capacity, 16.5m boom, rear view camera and 7in multi monitor as standard. No outriggers mean an extremely slim working footprint. In addition this environmentally friendly machine is equipped with an EU […]

Outriggerpads is launching a new heavy duty ground protection mat aimed at the plant hire, events and construction industries. Ground mats protect concrete, turf and paved areas from the damage caused by access platforms, construction equipment and other heavy vehicles. They also help prevent machines from losing traction or getting bogged down. Applications include construction, […]

The Raymond Corporation and its authorised network of Sales & Service Centers are donating 11 lift trucks to support the needs of ten American Red Cross warehouses across the United States. New and renewed designs of Raymond® Model 8210 walkie pallet trucks will help streamline operations, so each facility can continue serving their communities. The […]

Sparrows Group has been awarded a contract to fully refurbish two offshore cranes for Centrica in the East Irish Sea. The 27-year-old cranes are sited on the Morecambe field’s DP6 and DP8 platforms off the coast of Lancashire and Cumbria, UK. Centrica is set to invest up to £60million to completely refurbish both platforms and […]

The Port Authority of the Cayman Islands signed a contract with Konecranes for the delivery of two Konecranes Boxhunter rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes. The cranes will be delivered to the Port of George Town in mid-2018. The parties involved have agreed not to disclose the value of the deal. This will be the first […]

The Green Pin Power Sling Shackle developed by Netherlands Company Van Beest Company has been designed so that users can lift the same load with a lighter wire. The smaller shackle lifts up to 125t biggest 1250t. The shackle is said to have the widest crown (+10%) in the industry and optimised D/d ratio. This […]

Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimise the supply chain, has released updates to the latest release of its Warehouse Execution System software platform, Dematic iQ 2.4. Dave Adams, director of Dematic Global Software Strategy says, "This is another important step in our vision to match software capabilities […]

The Ethisphere Institute – a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical businesses has recognised JLG’s parent company Oshkosh Corporation as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company. This is the second consecutive year that Oshkosh Corporation a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, has been listed as a World’s Most […]

UK based E2S Warning Signals has developed a comprehensive range of LED beacons for use as warning beacons and status indicators for systems installed in hazardous areas and industrial environments. The LED units, using a multiple array of high power white Cree LEDs, can offer advantages over traditional Xenon strobe technology in many applications. The […]

Easy Gripper 2400 T2 is the newest addition to Danish company, Just Easy Tools’ product range. It is a 2t version based on same design as the company’s 1t Gripper, which is used for moving tyres in production lines, distribution and service companies around the world. The 2t Easy Gripper is designed for use with […]