Fri August 05, 2005

Crane Rental Corporation Completes Sixth Round of Operator Certification

Crane Rental Corporation, which has been based in Orlando, FL, since 1960, has completed its sixth-round of Crane Certification of Operators at its Davenport facility in Polk County. This recent round of testing has allowed its operators to complete practical use skills on various crane types and to be graded on their performance during the cranes’ operation....

Wed August 03, 2005

Cranes, Telehandler Get Into ’Spirit’ of Tall Ship Construction

All British poet John Masefield asked for in “Sea Fever” was “a tall ship and a star to steer her by.”But, in order to fulfill that request — at least the ship part — Master Shipwright Mark Bayne has sought the assistance of the heavy equipment industry....

Wed July 27, 2005

Stephenson Equipment Opens New Location Near Scranton

Stephenson Equipment Inc. (SEI), Harrisburg, PA, has opened a new location between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, PA. The new facility will be located in Laflin Borough 2 mi. north of Pocono Downs on Route 315....

Sat July 23, 2005

LBX Names Oklahoma Territory Crane, Quest Construction as Dealers

LBX Company LLC, makers of Link-Belt earthmoving, forestry and material handling equipment, has announced the appointment of Oklahoma Territory Crane Sales & Service and Quest Construction Equipment as authorized dealers of these products....

Thu July 21, 2005

Company Expands Just Three Months After Formation

Stafford Tractor of the Carolinas has only been in existence since April 1, but it has already gone through its first expansion. The division of Stafford Development, a 55-year-old business based in Tifton, GA, opened up shop at 9831 Brookford St....

Tue July 19, 2005

With New U.S. 360 Bridge Open, Contractors Begin Demolition

Key Construction Company Inc. is nearing the half-way point on its contract for improvements on U.S. 360 in Halifax County from Route 58 to just north of Route 34 at Hodges Street. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) awarded the contract worth $24.4 million to Clarksville, VA-based Key Construction in 2003....

Mon July 04, 2005

Crane Rental Corp. Helps NASA’s ’Return to Flight’

Crane Rental Corporation is doing its small part to help lift NASA’s shuttle program back into space. Under a subcontract with Ivey’s Construction of Brevard County, the Orlando-based company has rolled a Manitowoc 2250 crawler crane to launch pad 39A....

Wed June 29, 2005

Izzi Joins Hoffman as Crane Sales Specialist for Philly Region

Steve Izzi has joined Hoffman Equipment Co., headquartered in Piscataway, NJ, as crane sales specialist for the greater Philadelphia region. Izzi has 30 years of experience in the Philadelphia construction equipment market....

Thu June 23, 2005

$59M in Iron Rolls Off Ritchie Brothers Chicago Lot

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers wrapped up its largest Chicago-area auction (its third largest North American auction) on June 1 to 3 in Morris, IL, with gross auction sales exceeding $59 million. Approximately 3,000 people from 35 countries and all 50 U.S....

Mon June 20, 2005

More Roads, Bridges End Up Swimming With the Fishes

Over the past several decades, due to man’s activities and natural disasters, the world’s natural reef systems have been significantly reduced, which has led to a decline in the marine life population....