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Featuring up-to-date news and commentary for owners of aerial, crane, and forklift equipment, Lift and Access 360 is your source for important and timely lifting equipment information. Our staff stays close to industry insiders in order to keep you abreast of new products, safety issues, manufacturer news, and more—delivered directly to your e-mail box.
The Buyers are Back
ARA Rental Show highlights
By Guy Ramsey
 March 1, 2004 — When asked about the best thing I saw at the ARA Rental Show last week in Atlanta , Ga. , I was pleased to respond, “Booth traffic!” For the first time in years the buyers were back with a new attitude about spending. Additionally, many people I talked to are feeling relief over a general upturn in the economy. Yet, equipment sales were not the only interesting news at the show. Most certainly, the return of MEC scissor lifts was as intriguing as the absence of UpRight—which was listed in the exhibitor's guide, but not present on the show floor... Read Full Story
The rebirth of MEC Scissor Lifts
March 4, 2004 — MEC, an old familiar scissor lift brand has been reborn under new ownership, and full production on two models begins in April. Models 1932ES and 2633ES were introduced at the ARA Rental Show last week... Read Full Story
UpRight Shows Signs of Life
 March 17, 2004 — UpRight International, Dublin , Ireland , will unveil its all new UI40SB and UI46SBJ at next week's BAUMA 2004 trade show in Munich , Germany . Shown here is the jib-fitted UI46SBJ... Read Full Story
World of Concrete highlights
Focus on telescopic handlers
By Tracy Bennett
 February 23, 2004 — Lift and Access 360 was on site at last week's World of Concrete show in Orlando , Fla. , to investigate and deliver to you focused discussion on new lifting equipment products and trends . This show is always a good one for getting the latest product news from telescopic handler manufacturers.
As middle-of-the-line models have made good penetration within construction markets, manufacturers are looking to expand their product offerings at the small and large ends of the line. According to David Bristow, V.P. Sales and Marketing for CareLift Equipment Ltd., Breslau , Ontario , that company now has more than 40 of its 20,000-pound capacity telehandlers in the field. Additionally, Bristow hinted at late-summer production of a unit rated at more than 30,000 pounds capacity. On display in CareLift's booth was the relatively new, 10,000-pound, 56-foot lift height, ZB10056.. Read Full Story
JLG1350JSP — Making good on a tall order
Boom lift industry's newest Mega Boom boasts smart electronic control system - Part One
By Guy Ramsey
March 17, 2004 — The market for “Mega Booms,” self-propelled boom lifts that reach more than 100 feet, may be somewhat limited, yet there remains an unmet need for high-reach access within construction industry circles. Recently I met a utility worker who was using a 150-foot truck-mounted aerial lift. Usually the need for an insulated aerial device precluded his use of this truck-mounted unit. However, he was bemoaning the lack of available equipment that could be used without outriggers for work at similar heights in de-energized situations. To my surprise, he was unaware that self-propelled units existed above 80-foot platform heights.
 Only three manufacturers currently produce Mega Booms, and JLG Industries, McConnellsburg , Pa. , tops them all with a 135-foot platform height machine. The 1350SJP was introduced last year as part of the Ultra Series, which also includes the 1200SJP, a 120-foot model. Both models share the same operational features. Other Mega Booms include the TB-126, a jib-fitted boom lift from Snorkel Manufacturing, St. Joseph , Mo. , and two units, the S-120 and jib-fitted S-125 from Genie Industries, Redmond , Wash.
Part One of a two-part review of the 1350SJP follows. Be sure to watch the next issue of Lift and Access 360 to receive my full opinion and final verdict on this Mega Boom.... Read Full Review
First forklifts, now cranes?
Understanding what it means when you say “Certified”
By Graham Brent
 Graham Brent is the Executive Director of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO), an independent, not-for-profit organization formed to develop performance standards for safe crane operation. For more information, go to www.nccco.org .
March 16, 2004 — Question: Does OSHA require forklift operators to be certified? If you believe the answer is “Yes,” this article is for you.
Qualifying operators for many types of equipment is high on the radar of many employers these days; and the terms “licensing,” “certification,” and “accreditation” are being bandied about with unprecedented vigor. But along with all the talk comes more than a dash of confusion about what these terms actually mean. Take “licensing” for example... Read Full Column
CCO Update
The following news items are excerpted from the Winter 2003 edition of CCO Update , a newsletter produced by The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators...Read Full Column
What's this all about?
Up-to-date news and commentary for owners of aerial, crane, and forklift equipment
By Guy Ramsey
As the lifting and access equipment industry continues to evolve, so too, does the way information about it is communicated. You are reading the first electronic magazine about this unique segment of the construction equipment market.
Lift and Access 360 will come to you 25 times a year. It will cover up-to-date news and commentary for owners of aerial, crane, and forklift equipment. As you read this, our inaugural issue, you will find the “Top Stories” section includes in-depth reporting on industry news...
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When the Spotlight Shines
Bridge construction accidents generate scrutiny
By Tracy Bennett
February 25, 2004 —Lifting equipment accidents, often involving fatalities, happen every day. Many of these accidents garner little attention beyond those immediately affected. Yet, occasionally, an accident generates significant scrutiny and discussion. Such is the case with a pair of unrelated bridge construction accidents that happened February 16 and 17, respectively.
The first is the truss crane collapse that occurred on the Maumee River bridge project in Toledo , Ohio . The second took place in Stratford , Conn. , where a barge-mounted crawler crane fell into the river, killing the operator... Read Full Article
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