Sun March 08, 2009
Link-Belt 240 X2 MH Material Handler Sports Variety of Tools
LBX’s new Link-Belt 240 X2 material handler is designed for specialty applications such as scrap/material-handling, demolition, waste transfer and site prep. With the option of linkage- or gooseneck-style attachments, this machine can be equipped with a variety of tools like dangling magnets and orange-peel grapples for scrap yards, trash grapples for construction and demolition debris, buckets for handling material fines, or shears and processors to handle tougher tasks....
Fri January 30, 2009
Niagara Metals Barrels Ahead With ’Unbelievable’ Volume
When Todd Levin established Niagara Metals on May 1, 2006, he had one simple goal: To be the area’s lowest cost processor of scrap metal. Coming from a family of fourth-generation scrap metal handlers, he knew he would need reliable and dependable equipment to achieve this goal....
Mon December 15, 2008
Cash’s Scrap Metal & Iron River Terminal Adds Reach With 835 M
Operating a barge loading and unloading facility on the mighty Mississippi River can present unique challenges. Depending on climatic conditions, the river can range from more than 35 ft. to under 3 ft....
Wed November 19, 2008
Metrac, Pierce Pacific Spawn Material Handler From John Deere Excavator
Combine the need for a new material handler with a heavy dash of brand loyalty and you’ll see the newest machine that’s hard at work at Jones Recycling. Gary Jones, CEO and co-owner of the Jefferson, Ga., auto recycling business, had been talking with Metrac, the local John Deere dealer, for nearly two years about his need of a specialized machine....
Mon October 20, 2008
Pon North America Rebrands Material Handling Companies
One of the largest and fastest growing equipment dealer groups in the United States has begun to rebrand all of its operating companies using one common brand name. “Operating as Equipment Depot, we now offer our customers access to more people, products and services under one brand name at more than 40 locations in 12 states,” said Don Moes, president of the Pon North America material handling group....
Fri October 10, 2008
Pon North America Rebrands Three Material Handling Companies as Equipment Depot
One of the largest and fastest growing equipment dealer groups in the United States has begun to rebrand all of its operating companies using one common brand name. “Operating as Equipment Depot, we now offer our customers access to more people, products and services under one brand name at more than 40 locations in 12 states,” said Don Moes, president of the Pon North America material handling group....
Thu August 28, 2008
Sennebogen Keeps PSC Metals’ Canton Facility Running
When PSC Metals upgraded its Canton, Ohio, facility, the company purchased three more Sennebogen 835 R-HD models to augment that process. “Our operators love the 835 machines,” said Wally Dawson, yard manager of Canton Recycling, PSC Metals Canton location....
Fri April 04, 2008
Garden State’s George’s Salvage Does More With Less
Through three generations of continuous growth, George’s Salvage has always kept a close eye on how the company utilized its patch of property in New Jersey. “My grandfather bought this yard in 1961,” recalled Mike Miller....
Tue January 15, 2008
Sennebogen 835M Material Handlers Weather Neb. Winters
Sam Jacobs has learned that life on the plains of Nebraska includes blizzards, droughts, windstorms, frigid cold and blistering heat. Jacobs first went to work in his family’s recycling business, Columbus Metals, nearly 30 years ago and, in 1994, became the sole owner of the company....
Wed February 14, 2007
Terex Fuchs Material Handler Provides More Power
The redesigned Terex Fuchs MHL 350 material handler, which made its debut in spring 2006, includes key design enhancements that provide improved lifting capabilities, an updated cab with on-screen display and compliance with Tier III and COM III emission standards....
