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Sunshine of Central Florida (SCFI), Apopka, Fla., recently announced its patent-pending Sunshine Super-bar� system. This spreader bar meets all the below-the-hook lifting devices requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME B30.20-2003), including ANSI standards welding to more stringent AWS D14.1 and certified examiners performing welds magnetic particle inspection. The Sunshine Super-bar features adjustable […]

Manitowoc Crane Group (MCG) recently produced its 500th Grove GMK5100 (GMK5120B in the United States) all-terrain mobile crane. The crane was purchased by Dawes Rigging and Crane Rental, part of All Erection & Crane Rental Corp based in Cleveland, Ohio, and delivered at the end of 2005. Jack Swan, vice president of operations for All […]

Announced in late 2005, Bil-Jax, Inc., Archbold, Ohio, has developed an optional retractable axle system for its new Summit Series trailer-mounted boom lifts, allowing select towable aerials to retract to a 34-inch width and pass through single doorways and most fence gates. As shown in the video, the optional retractable axle system features a patent-pending […]

Within any organization is a person, department, or team whose work not only benefits the employer, but also contributes positively to the industry as a whole. Lift and Access magazine would like to publicly recognize those individuals who have made a difference through their philanthropy, creativity, research, innovation or hard work. Like our LLEAP Awards, […]

White Hydraulics, Inc., Hopkinsville, Ky., announced it has changed its corporate name to White Drive Products, Inc., to better reflect the company's focus on providing a complete range of products tailored for mobile hydraulic drive applications. With the introduction of its new name, the company also launched a new logo. In the last five years, […]

In order to meet its customers' service expectations, the Haulotte Group, L'Horme, France, introduces Haulotte Services, a new full-service customer support initiative. In addition to its technical assistance and maintenance programs, Haulotte Services now offers spare parts and tailored training programs. Based in a new 64,500 square-foot Expertise and Reception Center at the company's headquarters, […]

Gehl Co., West Bend, Wis., announced it plans to discontinue its agricultural implement product lines, including hay tools, feedmaking, and forage harvesting equipment. Manufacturing operations will wind down over the next 60 days. Approximately 140 employees outside of Gehl's corporate headquarters will be affected by this action. Gehl's decision to discontinue the agricultural implement product […]

Man & Material Lift Engineering, Cudahy, Wis., recently received patent No. 7,004,285 for its load sensing system. With the need for increased productivity and platform load carrying capabilities, the company's Quad Lifter product offers up to 3,000 pounds platform capacity. To safely lift these heavy loads, the company developed its own load sensing system that […]

National Equipment Register (NER) recently created a 24-hour, national “Stolen Equipment Tip Line” at 866- NER-TIPS (866-637-8477). The hotline provides a way for anyone with information about stolen equipment to help combat a growing problem for equipment owners. In fact, one such call recently resulted in the recovery of nine machines worth nearly $400,000. “Although […]

In an effort to keep working people, businesses, and the U.S. economy strong by reducing worker injuries and illnesses, NIOSH first joined with employers, workers, and academic institutions in 1996 to establish the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) to develop a collaborative blueprint for planning and conducting research to prevent serious, disabling, and fatal workplace […]