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Michael Curley was recently appointed regional sales manager for Trico Lift. Curley now leads the company’s sales activities in Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. According to John Paz, executive board chairman, Curley is now responsible for the day-to-day performance and activities of sales team members in the Delaware Valley. He reports to Chris Carmolingo, chief […]

Terex Equipment Services (TES) announces it has relocated its Commerce City location to a new site in Aurora, Colo. The move significantly expands the square footage from 5,400 to 31,500 square feet. “Our customers are increasingly expressing a need for repair and maintenance work performed by experts,”  said Siva Balakrishnan, Terex Aerial Work Platforms Vice […]

The award-winning SkySiren anti-entrapment solution presents a unique opportunity to improve safety in the access market, according to Nationwide Platforms' Executive Director- Business Development and Key Accounts, Mick Ledden. The SkySiren, a retro-fit solution capable of being fitted to most European and American boom lifts, was unveiled in the UK at the end of 2011. […]

Teupen Maschinenbau GmbH is further expanding its LEO range of track-mounted aerial lifts, including an update to the smallest model in the range, LEO13GT, integration of the new intelligent “FuzzyIV” control in the LEO30T and LEO36T, and a new addition to its product line, the LEO15GT will also be presented as a completely new product […]

Haulotte Group reports it has been investing in production equipment, ensuring the long-term development of its commercial network, and increasing R&D in order to better meet market expectations. In 2012, Haulotte will introduce its new compact scissor lift range. With working heights from 10m to 18m, the compact RT scissor lift range of machines is […]

The award-winning SkySiren anti-entrapment solution presents a unique opportunity to improve safety in the access market, according to Nationwide Platforms’ Executive Director- Business Development and Key Accounts, Mick Ledden. The SkySiren, a retro-fit solution capable of being fitted to most European and American boom lifts, was unveiled in the UK at the end of 2011. […]

In 2011, the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) reported more than 101,0000 people were trained to become aerial lift operators, and the association issued more than 97,000 PAL Cards worldwide, indicating that while global economics continue to be a mixed bag, the association has grown. Around the world, IPAF had a total of 896 members […]

Following the opening of four learning centers in 2011, Rigging Institute, Knoxville, Tenn., has partnered with more than a dozen rigging shops, rigging gear suppliers, and manufacturers across the country in 2012. “Learning centers have a greater importance than just providing a comfortable environment for learning. Our goal is to provide learning at facilities that […]

Siemens Industry Inc., Atlanta, Ga., is renewing its customer pledge to manufacture and deliver its popular line of SIMOTICS 1FK7 servomotors in shortened time. Using a configurable options menu to exactly build the motor required, customers can now place an order for any first generation 1FK7 servomotor and have it drop-shipped in three weeks. This […]

According to Dow Jones Daily Bankruptcy Review, Ahern Rentals Inc. said it needs more time to develop a plan to get out of bankruptcy, as the construction equipment renter continues to deal with the effects of the housing market collapse. Lawyers for Ahern said the company wants until Aug. 20 to file a plan without […]