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Tadano Faun supplies four all terrains to Foselev Group
Over the last two months, crane builder Tadano Faun, in partnership with Diesel Hydraulique Services (DHS), has supplied four all terrain cranes from its ATF 70G-4 series to the Foselev Group.
Terex crane sales up in America, developing markets, down in Europe
Terex has reported 2011 crane sales strong in North America and developing markets, but sliding in Europe. Net crane sales were up from $1.78bn in 2010 to $2bn in 2011.
Barnhart launches dual-lane heavy transport system for US roads
Barnhart Crane and Rigging has added a custom-engineered product to its rental inventory, the WesTrac Transportation System, useful for hauling heavy loads while meeting road requirements on the western coast of the US.
Manitowoc develops productivity software for cranes
Manitowoc has started working with GPS manufacturer Trimble to develop productivity-enhancing positioning technology and software for cranes.
Hirschmann schools engineers in LMI troubleshooting
Mobile control and automation product specialist Hirschmann recently held a three-day training course at Stephenson Equipment of Harrisburg to give participants hands-on experience of the firm’s load moment indicator products.
New OSHA compliant SC&RA crane inspection checklists available
US international trade association the SC&RA has released two checklists to help fleet owners perform annual inspections of telescopic and lattice boom cranes to ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Liebherr testing new PowerBoom feature
Leibherr announced that it has been testing a new PowerBoom feature on a 3,000t LR 13000 crawler crane. The feature enhances capacities dramatically.
Manitowoc results show strong activity in Americas
Manitowoc reported fourth quarter 2011 sales of $1.0bn across all its segments. This figure was up 24.5% in the quarter from 2010, thanks to a buoyant performance by its crane segment in the Americas region.
Sennebogens come together for REWE’s €30m logistics centre
Two Sennebogen cranes have worked for contractors Max Bögl Bauservice and Wiesbauer on a new €30m logistics centre in Mönchhof near Frankfurt Airport for retail and tourism firm REWE.
ESTA wind turbine safety summit speakers confirmed
ESTA has finalised the speakers list for its one-day ‘safety issues in wind turbine erection and transportation’ summit, being held at the Courtyard Marriott Hamburg Airport Hotel on 14 March.