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NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. (NMHG), Cleveland, Ohio, has executed a letter of interest to acquire Barloworld's United States operations, as part of Barloworld’s strategic intent to exit the materials handling business in the U.S. Briggs and LiftOne will join the Hyster network in the U.S. upon completion of the proposed transactions and execution of […]

RER (Rental Equipment Register) magazine has named the 1500SJ boom lift from JLG Industries, Inc., McConnellsburg, Pa., as the winner of its 2011 Innovative Product Awards in the Lifts category. The 1500SJ is a large, self-propelled telescopic boom lift that requires only a weight permit. As part of JLG’s line of Ultra Boom lifts, the […]

Lifting Gear Hire Corp. (LGH), Bridgeview, Ill., is now offering 40-ton and 50-ton hand chain hoists for immediate rental through the company's 13 U.S. warehouse locations. The addition of the 40- and 50-ton hand chain hoists complement LGH’s current range of hand chain hoists, and will provide users with a more durable and rugged hand chain hoist […]

Jergens, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, has introduced the Shackle-Lok, a shackle-style hoist ring. Targeted for lifting situations where conventional swivel or stationary hardware may be impractical to use, Shackle-Lok features a three-piece design that’s ideal for use in low- clearance OEM applications, general rigging applications, and permanent mounting on dies, molds, fixtures, and other heavy equipment. […]

Eriez, Erie, Pa., is celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary in business this year. Eriez has evolved into an international company with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, India, Japan, Mexico and South Africa. Eriez has sales offices across the U.S. and 80 international markets. The company’s magnetic lift and separation, […]

Southworth Products Corp., Portland, Maine, has introduced its Stack-n-Go fully powered, compact stackers. Built on short yet stable wheelbases, the stackers provide maneuverability in tight quarters. Targeted for use in light manufacturing, warehousing, assembly, and retail facilities, the multi-purpose machines are designed for transporting loads on pallets and stacking loads up to 7.5 feet high. […]

Brent Darnell, founder and CEO of Brent Darnell Intl. and author of The People-Profit Connection, was recently named one of Engineering News-Record’s Top 25 Newsmakers. Darnell is a leading authority on emotional intelligence and a pioneer in its use in the construction industry. Engineering News-Record chose the Top 25 Newsmakers based on their outstanding accomplishments, […]

Toyota Material Handling Europe (TMHE), Mjölby, Sweden, and Manitou, Ancenis, France, have jointly decided not to renew the exclusive distribution agreement for Toyota-branded industrial material-handling in France as of January 1st, 2013. Both groups believe that the current business model is no longer adapted to further market development, and want to enforce a clearer brand […]

Manitex International, Inc., Bridgeview, Ill., expects to report a consolidated order backlog of $83.7 million as of Dec. 31, 2011—representing an increase of 33 percent from Sept. 30, 2011, a 110 percent year over year increase, and an all-time company high. A broad-based increase in demand for the company's specialized products, particularly domestically, continues to […]

Coordinated Wire Rope, Coordinated Testing, and Coordinated Equipment companies are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. Founded by Stanley Fishfader after WWII, The Coordinated Companies, Wilmington, Calif., provides services and products to the two busiest ports in the United States servicing container terminals, marine towing, marine construction, aerospace, and petroleum. In 2005, Fishfader sold the […]