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Vol. 3, Issue 20
2007 Hot Line Crane Guide Released! Over 100 manufacturers are represented in the comprehensive guide that includes machine specs and serial numbers for hundreds of models of cranes. Click here to order your 2007 Crane Guide.
JLG! B'Gosh
Oshkosh acquisition takes industry by surprise
By Guy Ramsey
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Guy Ramsey |
October 19, 2006 Monday's announcement that JLG Industries had agreed to be purchased by Oshkosh Truck Corporation, Oshkosh, Wis., took everybody by surprise. In fact, William Lasky, JLG chairman, president and CEO was quoted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as saying that JLG was not for sale when it was approached by Oshkosh. "To be honest, I was hoping to find a reason why I didn't think it would be a good fit for JLG. Unfortunately, that didn't last very long when I looked at the success and track record of Oshkosh," Lasky said...Read Full Story
NCCER/NACB Announce Crane Operator Certification Program
October 10, 2006 - Working in a partnership with occupational assessment company PROV, the North American Crane Bureau (NACB) and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), a non-profit safety resource organization affiliated with the University of Florida, announced that they will be launching a crane operator certification program on November 1...Read Full Story
Maximum Capacity Media Hosts First-Ever Telehandler Showcase
Twelve telehandlers were on-hand at last week's Lift and Access Telehandler Showcase. |
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October 19, 2006 Maximum Capacity Media, Fort Dodge, Iowa, held its inaugural Lift and Access Telehandler Showcase from October 9 to 11 in Phoenix, Ariz. With 10,000- to 11,000-pound capacity telehandlers from nearly every major North American telehandler producer on-hand, the event proved successful and informative for all.
Having done a dozen events or more in the past, this was the biggest and best yet, said Guy Ramsey, president and publisher. It was a good opportunity for all the major manufacturers and the vast of majority of the component suppliers in the industry to have an opportunity to share ideas and discuss for everyone's benefit the future of the industry....Read Full Story
Crawler Cranes Garner Attention at Link-Belt's CraneFest
The 298 HSL provides a modern replacement for aging friction crawler cranes. |
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October 19, 2006 Five cranes and a boom option were introduced to customers at Link-Belt's CraneFest '06, held last week at the company's Lexington, Ky., headquarters. Perhaps the most significant introduction is the 230-ton 298 HSL lattice boom crawler crane, which provides a modern replacement for many aging friction crawlers in the same capacity range and still in use in fleets across the country.
In that capacity range, there haven't been many modern crane introductions, said Pat Collins, Link-Belt's senior product manager for lattice cranes. According to Collins, the company was disciplined in its approach to maintain a simple design while offering the benefits of hydraulic operation...Read Full Story
Lifting Equipment Companies Recognized for Product Innovation
Winners of the 2006 LLEAP Awards announced.
October 19, 2006 The Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Access Platforms (LLEAP) Awards, presented by Lift and Access magazine, pay homage to innovative products introduced between April 1, 2005, and March 31, 2006. Judged by a group of 11 experts in the crane, aerial lift, and material-handling fields, including national and independent rental companies, sales, safety, and consulting, as well as the Lift and Access editorial staff, 28 products in six categories were scored based on their leadership, innovation, influence, and benefits. These categories include aerial work platforms; material handlers; cranes; optional equipment, attachments, or accessories; safety features or operating systems; and a catch-all miscellaneous section...Read Full Story
Star Industries Premiers New Telehandler Attachments
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A prototype of the Glazer Platform was first on display at the Telehandler Showcase. |
October 19, 2006 A prototype of the Glazer Platform Model 1208 from Star Industries, Fort Worth, Texas, was on display last week at the Lift and Access Telehandler Showcase. Featuring a 600-pound capacity shelf on the exterior of the platform, the Glazer Platform allows glazers to walk glass into position at heights without sacrificing safety or platform capacity.
To safely move glass or other materials, glazers fit the exact width of their materials between adjustable vertical standards and strap them in. Neoprene rubber cushions the materials on the shelf. When in position, glazers can then move the glass from the forklift without leaving the personnel platform...Read Full Story
Manufacturers Display New Wares at APS/CHC
October 19, 2006 North American lifting equipment manufacturers exhibited a number of new products at the jointly held Aerial Platform Safety (APS) Conference and Crane and Hoist Conference (CHC) earlier this month. The Crosby Group, TuffTronix, Pewag, and Web Devices were among those exhibitors that displayed new wares...Read Full Story
Customer Care Demands a Live Voice
Examining the value of 24/7 service.
Contributed by RSC Equipment Rental
October 19, 2006 The first week of October was the 14th annual National Customer Service Week, but in recognizing the occasion, it's worth taking stock of how well American businesses the rental industry, in particular are actually serving the needs of their customers.
During the past decade, technology has increasingly been used to answer customers' questions through either voice-automated call centers or on-line help desks. Granted, these tools are wonderful time-savers for the companies that use them, but what about urgent requests that require the expertise and rapid response of a well-trained, live person? And how well are companies providing this support to their customers after normal business hours? These questions are especially important in industries that rent construction and industrial equipment, given the high value of jobsite time and the 24/7 nature of many projects...Read Full Story
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