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OEM DD, world leader in the development of asset tracking systems for companies with multiple jobsites, has introduced the industry’s first low-cost electronic tracking technology for fuel distributed by portable storage tanks and transfer tanks. These tanks are the fuel lifelines for the vast majority of U.S. construction sites, also aggregate mining, waste management and […]

Access equipment distributor Absolute E-Z Up (AEUP) announces Benito Camera recently joined the company’s sales team. Camera will be responsible for new business development, sales and distribution Florida and South America. Camera has 39 years experience in the aerial work platform (AWP) and rental industries. Prior to joining AEUP, Camera managed business development with Kelly […]

Lifting Gear Hire Corporation (LGH) assisted in a job that required moving a 25’ x 50’, 28,000 lb. model railroad from Farmington, PA to Connellsville, PA. LGH supplied a Modular 50 spreader beam, at a discounted rate, to help lift and move the model railroad shipping container. The shipping container was moved as one piece […]

In October 2012, Konecranes received an order for eight RTG (rubber tired gantry) cranes from the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) in the USA. This is the second Konecranes fuel-saving RTG delivery for PHA that already has 49 Konecranes RTGs in its terminals. The cranes will be delivered in autumn 2013. The value of the […]

CLARK Material Handling Company has announced the appointment of Dale Guckian as sales manager, North America with responsibility for the United States, Canada and Mexico reporting to Bo Maslanyk, vice president, sales and marketing. His responsibilities will include working closely with dealers and the Clark regional sales managers in establishing & maintaining customer relationships. The […]

Load Mover Inc. has announced its ergonomic Xtra-400 model electric tug that reduces the chance of push/pull injuries, medical claims, higher insurance premiums and employees’ lost time costs. Pushing and pulling are described by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health as 2 of the 5 main repetitive movements that lead to long-term injury. […]

Ring Power Lift Trucks donated the use of a Cat lift truck 5,000 lb. capacity cushion tire truck to Columbia High School’s Global Logistics Academy in Lake City, Fla. in early October at an event with administrators and students, including Rebecca Golden, Columbia High School Global Logistics instructor. “The forklift will allow our students to […]

Crown' Equipment's approach to design focuses on advanced ideas for lift truck operator productivity, safety and product lifespan. Its dedication to researching the human to forklift relationship produces forklifts designed with the highest capacities and speeds for the most productivity. Industry Trends and Data Nearly three out of every four respondents (71%) named driving down […]

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), the supplier of the number one selling lift truck in North America, created the “Giving Veterans a Lift” program  with two objectives in mind. One to help veterans find employment and two to assist its dealers in recruiting qualified service technicians. Toyota has now announced plans to extend the […]

In October 2012, Konecranes received an order for eight RTG (rubber tired gantry) cranes from the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) in the USA. This is the second Konecranes fuel-saving RTG delivery for PHA that already has 49 Konecranes RTGs in its terminals. The cranes will be delivered in autumn 2013. The value of the […]