J.R. Merritt Adds New Joystick to Product Line

J.R. Merritt Controls Inc., Stratford, Conn., has added the new ultra-compact CS3 Bang/Bang joystick to its product line. The rugged, single-speed, on-off controller joystick uses microswitches with quick-connect terminals. This economical device will perform reliably in a wide range of industrial applications where durability is a must and space is a factor, including bucket trucks, […]

03/02/2011 - 04:00 am

Haulotte Group appoints new North American Vice President of AWP Sales

Haulotte-Biljax of Archbold, Ohio, has named Bernie Duque as its vice president of aerial work platforms, effective February 1, 2011. In his new position, Duque will be responsible for all aspects of sales and distribution for Haulotte aerial work platforms in North America.  He will be working closely with Haulotte’s director of Marketing/Aftermarket, Steve Gooding, […]

02/02/2011 - 04:00 am

Engine Supplier Announces Healthy Profits

Cummins Inc., Columbus, Ind., which supplies engines for industrial lifting equipment, has reported record profits for 2010, on the strength of significant growth in key international markets and improved productivity in its global manufacturing operations. "The fact that we were able to achieve record profitability in the face of a sharp decline in large North […]

02/02/2011 - 04:00 am

CCAA Announces Spring Meeting Dates

The Crane Certification Association of America will hold it spring meeting May 1-3, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nev., at Bally’s Las Vegas. Go to www.ccaaweb.net for information. Among the proposed topics are: knucklebooms, synthetic outriggers, power electronics, anti-collision devices, slings, crane ‘whoopsies’, and barge-mounted cranes. Also on the proposed agenda are presentations from: WireCo WorldGroup, […]

02/02/2011 - 04:00 am

Cargotec to Acquire Navis

Cargotec, Helsinki, Finland, has entered into an agreement to acquire terminal operator systems (TOS) provider Navis from Zebra Technologies Corp., Lincolnshire, Ill. The transaction value is approximately $190 million. By acquiring Navis, Cargotec said it will further strengthen its ability to provide total solutions for its terminal customers. "This acquisition supports Cargotec's strategy to focus […]

31/01/2011 - 05:00 am

Cargotec to Acquire Navis

Cargotec, Helsinki, Finland, has entered into an agreement to acquire terminal operator systems (TOS) provider Navis from Zebra Technologies Corp., Lincolnshire, Ill. The transaction value is approximately $190 million. By acquiring Navis, Cargotec said it will further strengthen its ability to provide total solutions for its terminal customers. "This acquisition supports Cargotec's strategy to focus […]

31/01/2011 - 04:00 am

Cattron Group to Give Presentation at ICHC

Details have emerged of the presentation that associate sponsors Cattron Group International, Sharpsville, Pa., will deliver at the Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference (ICHC), which will be co-located at the ProMat trade show at McCormick Place South in Chicago, Ill., on Tues., March 22, 2011. ICHC is staged by Industrial Lift & Hoist magazine. Cattron, […]

31/01/2011 - 04:00 am

Cattron Group to Give Presentation at ICHC

Details have emerged of the presentation that associate sponsors Cattron Group International, Sharpsville, Pa., will deliver at the Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference (ICHC), which will be co-located at the ProMat trade show at McCormick Place South in Chicago, Ill., on Tues., March 22, 2011. ICHC is staged by Industrial Lift & Hoist magazine. Cattron, […]

31/01/2011 - 04:00 am

Associated to Grow Workforce by 12 Percent in 2011

Associated Material Handling Industries Inc., Addison, Ill., will increase its workforce by 12 percent in 2011 in response to comments from the U.S. Department of Commerce and Bureau of Labor Statistics, which says material handling and logistics is one of America’s largest and fastest growing industries. The consumption of material handling equipment and systems in […]

25/01/2011 - 04:00 am

Associated to Grow Workforce by 12 Percent in 2011

Associated Material Handling Industries Inc., Addison, Ill., will increase its workforce by 12 percent in 2011 in response to comments from the U.S. Department of Commerce and Bureau of Labor Statistics, which says material handling and logistics is one of America’s largest and fastest growing industries. The consumption of material handling equipment and systems in America […]

25/01/2011 - 04:00 am

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