Sat November 22, 2008
Caterpillar’s PL61 Provides 40,000 Lbs. of Lift Capacity
Introduction of the Caterpillar PL61 pipelayer positions a new, technically refined model at the small end of the Caterpillar pipelayer range — providing a machine with 40,000 lbs. (18,145 kg) of lift-capacity and the capability to meet the pipeline contractor’s requirements for precision control, transportability, operator comfort, visibility and durability....
Fri December 05, 2008
PL61 Combines Power Train, Control Technology With Lifting Features
Introduction of the Caterpillar PL61 pipelayer positions a new, technically refined model at the small end of the Caterpillar pipelayer range — providing a machine with 40,000 lbs. (18,145 kg) of lift-capacity and the capability to meet the pipeline contractor’s requirements for precision control, transportability, operator comfort, visibility and durability....
Thu November 06, 2008
Dombrowski Rejoins Norris Sales as Lift, Access Manager
With 30 years experience in the construction equipment industry, Mark Dombrowski has recently rejoined Norris Sales Company as lift and access manager. Dombrowski had previously worked at Norris Sales from 1993 to 2004....
Wed November 05, 2008
Metrolift Adds Sanders, Eck to Meet Growing Market
Metrolift, Inc., an independently owned, full-service provider of aerial lift equipment and services, added additional staff to address growing market need. Kara Sanders has joined Metrolift and will serve in the capacity of rental coordinator and inside sales....
Mon September 22, 2008
JLG Scissor Lift Among the Narrowest
The JLG Model 2630ES is a 30-in. (76 cm) wide scissor lift with a platform height of 25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m). Part of the five-model ES Series, the 2630ES has front wheel drive and steering for a zero degree inside turning radius and features 3.5-in....
Fri October 03, 2008
Trico Lift Opens Texas Branch
Trico Lift, a full service aerial lift company, opened its eighth branch location in Houston, Texas. The company’s complete fleet of aerial work platforms and related equipment is now available in Houston for rent, purchase and leasing options....
Sun August 24, 2008
RSC Equips New Reach Forklifts With Solid Tires
RSC Equipment Rental, Inc. has adopted solid tires nationwide on all new reach forklifts. Solid rubber tires have a longer usable lifetime than either standard or foam-filled tires, lasting three to four times longer than their counterparts, leading to a decrease in down time, fewer costly replacements and elimination of waste, RSC said....
Fri August 29, 2008
Lift Equipment Welcomed as New Gehl Dealer in Ohio
Gehl Company, a manufacturer of compact equipment for agriculture and construction markets, welcomes Lift Equipment LLC to the Gehl dealer network. Lift Equipment LLC, with locations in Moraine and Cincinnati, Ohio, offers a full Gehl product line including skid loaders, track loaders, all-wheel-steer loaders, excavators, telescopic loaders and telescopic handlers....
Michelle Locke - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Sat August 02, 2008
Calif. Judge to Lift Ban on Sports Center Construction
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) A planned sports center at the University of California at Berkeley that ignited a tree-sitting protest moved a step closer to reality when a judge gave campus officials the go-ahead to build....
Maura Bohart - Fri July 25, 2008
Massive Forklift Assists With Housing Project for Fish
Weeks Marine of Cranford, N.J., had a problem. It had a contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit to take some 1,662 retired work cars and “B Division” subway cars and drop them into the ocean, where they would serve as luxury homes for sea grass, blue mussels, sponges, black sea bass and tautog....
