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  Deutsche Messe AG, the organiser of the CeMAT portfolio of trade events, has announced consolidated 2013 revenues of more than €312 million and a net profit of €13.4 million. It is the company’s second best result since 2001. Deutsche Messe‘s consolidated revenues for 2013 are up 24% on 2012. Perhaps even more significantly, they […]

  Harrington Hoists, Inc. has introduced a new AL Series of air hoists which is certified spark resistant to the EU ATEX Directive which is a stringent European safety standard for spark resistant compliance in industrial hoists. The AL series hoists are designed to be used in explosive atmospheres that require features that reduce the […]

R&M Materials Handling Inc.., Springfield, Ohio, reports that its Spacemaster SX is the first wire rope hoist platform to receive the HMI-certified license. HMI-certified is a registered asset of the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI). The certification is verified by registered U.S. professional engineers and designates that the SX wire rope hoist meets FEM, DIN, and […]

To increase awareness of the importance of forklift safety, Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU),is supporting the inaugural National Forklift Safety Day. Sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association (ITA), National Forklift Safety Day serves as a focal point for manufacturers to highlight the safe use of forklifts and the importance of operator training. It also provides […]

UniCarriers Americas Corp. has named the winners of its Service Excellence Program (SEP) Awards for the past fiscal year, ending March 31, 2014. The SEP is designed to reward and recognize dealers that have achieved the highest standards of aftermarket service. UniCarriers dealerships that participate in the Service Excellence Program strive to meet standards across seven […]

Morse Manufacturing Co.'s 160 line of four-wheel drum trucks now offers even greater versatility. The 160 loads drums, and carries all the drum weight during transport on four wheels. It is especially designed to expedite moving drums on and off pallets, and it positions horizontally to dispense contents. Stainless steel construction is also available for […]

Lenze Americas has named Jane Watson as national distribution manager for Lenze Americas. Watson is responsible for leading the company’s overall distribution strategy. Her key responsibilities include driving growth through corporate relationships at preferred partners, branch engagement programs, regional business plans, and training. Watson has more than 25 years of experience in professional sales, project management, and […]

Columbus McKinnon has expanded its line of products for the offshore oil and gas industry to include DNV-type approved shackles and DNV master sub-assemblies. In addition to these products, the company manufactures complete floor-to-ceiling material handling systems, including everything from overhead cranes and lifting beams to chain and rigging hardware for oil and gas applications. […]

In May at CeMat, Kalmar launches two new forklifts: a new environmentally friendly electric forklift truck with a lifting capacity of 5-9 tonnes and a new diesel-powered DCG140-6 Big Wheel forklift model.  The counterbalanced ECG50-90 forklift boasts features that significantly reduce the cost of ownership whilst improving safety and environmental performance. “The truck can be used […]

At CeMat, the Heli H Series and Hangcha XF Series compact forklifts featured a 48 hp (36 kW) Cummins QSF2.8 engine. The 2.8-liter diesel improves power delivery and reduces fuel consumption, as well as enhances forklift truck operation by providing significantly cleaner, quieter and smoother operation. The QSF2.8 will be available in the Hangcha XF Series of forklift […]