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Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) recently donated an internal combustion lift truck to The Midwest Food Bank of Indianapolis, Ind. The Midwest Food Bank is committed to serving those throughout the state of Indiana. The donated Toyota forklift, which was manufactured approximately 40 minutes away at Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. (TIEM) in Columbus, […]

At the request of ARA members, the American Rental Association convened a workgroup in September 2012 to develop a plan of work for estimating an appropriate measure of equipment rental penetration for the equipment rental industry. Last week at the Rental Show, it introduced the ARA Equipment Rental Penetration Index. The workgroup built upon ARA’s […]

Cat Lift Trucks has introduced a new series of 4,500- to 6,500-lb. capacity electric four-wheel cushion tire lift trucks. Designed to work in a variety of applications, the EC22N2 – EC30LN2 Series includes 36V to 48V options, premium operator ergonomics, enhanced performance levels, and a modern design.   “Our industry is continuing to see an […]

After ProMat, the Raymond Corporation donated $26,000 worth of nonperishable food items and paper supplies to the Addison Community Switchboard in Addison, Ill. This nonprofit organization helps provide for under-served families and senior citizens within the Addison community through its food pantry, clothes closet, and emergency assistance efforts. The donated items were part of Raymond’s […]

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) now offers its Aerial Work Platform Safety Manual in e-book format, allowing equipment operators and others to conveniently access safety information via their mobile devices.   AEM began developing safety e-books in response to industry requests for additional ways to provide workers with safety information. AEM also offers e-book […]

Hatz Diesel will premiere its new generation of water-cooled, four-cylinder engine with Bosch common rail system at Bauma 2013. In addition, a production-ready model of the revised L-Series will be on display, equipped with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and diesel particulate filter (DPF) in order to comply with the emission standards EU Stage IIIB and […]

  Suffolk, UK-based Nexen Lift Trucks has expanded its X-Range of IC engine counterbalance trucks to include 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 tonne models. They will be built at the wholly British-owned company’s Lowestoft plant, from which after sale support will be readily available. The firm, founded in 2003, pointed to innovative features such as the […]

Hatz Diesel will premiere its new generation of water-cooled, four-cylinder engine with Bosch common rail system at Bauma 2013. In addition, a production-ready model of the revised L-Series will be on display, equipped with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and diesel particulate filter (DPF) in order to comply with the emission standards EU Stage IIIB and […]

  RUD Chains Ltd, a leading manufacturer of chain systems and components including lifting and lashing applications, has launched a new innovation in the shape of a 2.5t welded load ring. The VLBS-U-LT can operate in temperatures as low as -45°C, making it a fit for many offshore, arctic, specialised construction projects and military applications. […]

  Tampa, Fla.-based Certified Boom Repair Service recently completed the six-month rebuild of a jib crane style "launcher" for the United States Navy, to be fixed to the deck of a ship and used to launch test torpedoes so other vessels can practice tracking. The 6-8-year-old system is very similar to a jib crane in […]