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Konecranes' new Boxrunner straddle carrier is marketed as the flexible link between ship-to-shore cranes and automated yard cranes, offering container handling performance to two distinct container handling operations. The first is represented by large container terminal operators that are adopting automation technology for greater efficiency. The second is represented by a potentially diverse range of […]

Mentor, Ohio-based Air Technical Industries has launched its RBC-50000SPBW Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Mobile Crane, with a 50,000 pound lifting capacity, designed for indoor use where heavy components need to be lifted, transported, positioned, installed or assembled. The crane can lift up to 50,000 pounds and up to 240 inches high. It is self-propelled with variable speed […]

JD Neuhaus, a German manufacturer of air and hydraulic powered lifting equipment, will take its products to two offshore focused trade shows in Q2 2011. First, it will exhibit in the German Pavilion at the Offshore Technology Conference, which will take place at Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, 2-5 May (booth 4717-6). It will then exhibit […]

Autec, Caldogno, Italy, has introduced the Dynamic series of remote controls to their product line, which will be shown at ConExpo 2011. The Dynamic series includes three transmitting unit models: FJS, FJL, and FJM, which differ in number and arrangement of commands. All models can send both proportional and digital commands and receive data feedback […]

A new range of electric chain hoists, in capacities from 125 to 5,000kg, has been launched by Street Crane Co., the UK’s largest crane manufacturer. Designed for durability and high productivity, the LX electric chain hoist gives precise and safe lifting for a range of industries. The LX chain hoist is built for world markets. Rated capacities […]

Waytek Inc., Chanhassen, Minn., has added Deutsch Compatible Amphenol AHD Connectors as their newest line of electrical connectors. Amphenol AHD Series electrical connectors were developed in response to the overwhelming need for an economic alternative to today’s existing diagnostic product options. Designed specifically as a cost-conscious, reliable alternative, intermateable with Deutsch HDP connectors, the AHD Series […]

Absolute E-Z Up (AEUP), Charleston, S.C., will be showing its new construction aerial work platform at The Rental Show in Las Vegas. The CAWP-9.6 is self-propelled with an all-steel chassis and is approved for two-person occupancy. It features a maximum working height of 16 feet and offers 397 pounds of unrestricted capacity on its dual […]

The David Round Company, Streetsboro, Ohio, will exhibit its range of stainless steel material handling equipment for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry at the Interphex show, which takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, March 29-31, 2011. David Round designs and manufacturers stainless steel strap hoists, wire rope hoists, chain hoists, […]

Harrington Hoists Inc., Manheim, Pa., has increased its operating authority and expanded its geographic service area to include South America under the Kito brand. In doing so, Harrington has launched the newly created Kito Americas, a Kito brand to support these markets.  "This is an exciting time for Harrington," said Carlo Lonardi, VP of sales […]

Siemens Industry, Inc., Atlanta, has introduced a new quick-connecting cable coupler that locks in with a quarter turn and protects against vibration shakeout on its Motion-Connect® line of power and signal cables. The mechanism, called Speed Connect, makes installation and changeover fast and easy, even in restricted spaces, says a Siemens news release. No tools are needed, […]