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Manitowoc Crane Care Names VP in EMEA
Eric Pommier
July 2, 2009 – Eric Pommier has been promoted to vice president of Manitowoc Crane Care for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Pommier was previously an operations project manager at Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wis. In his new role, he will focus on EMEA aftermarket customer support services of Manitowoc Crane Care, working closely with the EMEA Cranes management team, with ongoing focus on aligning the EMEA region with other Manitowoc Crane Care operations around the world.
Keytroller's Genie Card prevents equipment from being hot wired.
July 2, 2009 – Keytroller, Tampa, Fla., has introduced the brand-new Genie Card wireless automatic RFID card ignition enabler. This proactive device prevents equipment from theft “hot wiring.” The hidden wireless relay must be enabled by Genie Card in order to start the equipment.
With this system in place, a thief would have to find the wireless relay hidden in the ignition, starter or fuel pump circuit and circumvent it.
June 30, 2009 – Rensselaer, Ind.-based Talbert Manufacturing, a leader in the specialty-built trailer and transport system industry, is recognizing its top dealers for superior achievements in sales and service throughout the past year. Of Talbert Manufacturing’s North American dealer team, nine organizations are awarded honors for providing the highest levels of product, parts and service support to the company’s customers.
Trico Lift Recognized by National Petrochemical & Refiners Association
Trico Lift inspection records are displayed on the machines.
June 30, 2009 – Trico Lift, Millville, N.J., recently received the 2008 Contractor Merit Safety Award for its safe work performance at Sunoco Inc. refinery in Philadelphia, Pa. The award was presented by the National Petrochemical & Refineries Association at a banquet held in May in Dallas, Texas. Trico Lift provides aerial work platforms and other plant maintenance equipment to Sunoco Inc., oil refineries located in Philadelphia and Marcus Hook, Pa., and Westville, N.J. ...Read Full Article
Terex AWP Service Training Needs Met with Two New Locations June 30, 2009 – Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Redmond, Wash., has opened two new sites for service training in Oklahoma City, Okla., and Southaven, Miss., in order to provide customers with more convenient training options. ...Read Full Article
Tarpon Springs, Fla.,June 2009 - A 71-year-old crane operator was killed after the crane he was operating reportedly fell over at a boat storage facility, causing him to fall to the pavement. According to a report from the county sheriff’s office, the man suffered severe head trauma and died at the scene. Representatives from OSHA were conducting an investigation into the accident. - TBNWeekly.com
Creature Comforts in the Cab - POLL by Barbara Benton
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Unique Configuration, Cool Color Set JLG Telehandler Apart
JLG G6-42P
June 23, 2009 – First manufactured and marketed by Gradall before it was acquired by JLG Industries, McConnellsburg, Pa., the G6-42P was recently rebranded as JLG and integrated into the JLG-brand telehandler line. The G6-42P is now one of 11 machines in the JLG line, which does not include the SkyTrak and Lull machines. Although the unit shares many of the same design philosophies as the JLG G6-42A, the G6-42P features a construction that is truly unique to the industry. The machine’s distinctive 90° pivot-steering axle configuration, along with its bright blue color, set it apart.
