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  Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has told LHI magazine that only technological advancements and improvements to modern day equipment make possible the world’s first ever attempt to cross the Antarctic in winter—The Coldest Journey. LHI was a guest of expedition sponsor Hoist UK as the lifting equipment supplier was invited to an event aboard the […]

  The Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Council (EASE) of Material Handling Industry (MHI) has announced a third workshop. "Engineered Solutions for Manual Handling Jobs" will take place on January 23, 2013, co-located with the ProMat trade show at McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill. The workshop will focus on developing engineering solutions for manual materials handling […]

  The Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Council (EASE) of Material Handling Industry (MHI) has announced a third workshop. “Engineered Solutions for Manual Handling Jobs” will take place on January 23, 2013, co-located with the ProMat trade show at McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill. The workshop will focus on developing engineering solutions for manual materials handling […]

Konecranes has been awarded a contract by Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group, Inc. (B&W PGG) to supply three fully automated 17-ton CMAA Class F waste-handling cranes for the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County’s Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility #2, a municipal solid waste-to-energy (WTE) power plant in West Palm Beach, Fla. The […]

Delta Rigging & Tools, Inc., has announced that Mitch Hausman has been promoted to CEO. “I have the utmost confidence in Mitch’s ability to lead Delta Rigging & Tools, to solidify and strengthen our strong market position, and enhance even further our reputation as the finest rigging and lifting company in the United States,” said […]

Cargotec has secured an order for 14 Kalmar straddle carriers from UK based Forth Ports as part of a major investment and upgrade program at its London Container Terminal (LCT) at Tilbury. Forth Ports is investing in substantial equipment and site upgrading to LCT to ensure customers continue to receive a first rate and enhanced […]

Most businesses require equipment in order to operate and grow and, for a majority of businesses, equipment financing is a key acquisition strategy. The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has launched a new website, www.EquipmentFinanceAdvantage.org,  to help businesses take advantage of all the benefits of equipment leasing and finance. The Equipment Finance Advantage website […]

Columbus McKinnon has made its popular Yale Global King electric wire rope hoist available in an Explosion Proof Option. The Explosion Proof options include special enclosures, metal clad electrical cable and sealed fittings, intrinsically safe control stations and explosion proof rated motors (available as specified). The Explosion Proof hoist models are available in a variety […]

Wheelift Systems are introducing two new products based on industry demand for a lighter, cost effective and safe means of supporting and transporting structures from three to 30 tons. Designed by Intelliport Corporation, the transporters will soon be available for aircraft assembly tooling and a wide variety of lighter manufacturing operations. The new miniaturized all-directional […]

NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. (NMHG) presented the United Way of Pitt County with a $39,000 check during East Carolina University’s (ECU) final regular-season home football game against Marshall on Nov. 23. As a sponsor of ECU athletics, NMHG made the donation based on the total number of ECU touchdowns during the 2012 season. “We’re […]