June 20, 2007	Vol. 4, Issue 13

Maximum Capacity Media LLC: publisher of Lift and Access, Crane Hot Line and Lift and Access 360, announces the first annual SAF-T Conference! The one-day Safe Access, Fall Protection & Training Conference is scheduled on July 20, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach, Calif...Read More Here

AWPs Incorporate Proven Industrial Forklift Power Technology

Genie incorporated an AC drive system in its Z40/23N and Z-40/23N RJ narrow electric articulating boom lifts.

June 20, 2007 - In the ever-competitive aerial work platform business, manufacturers are always looking for subtle ways to gain a leg up. So when Genie Industries, Redmond, Wash., became the first OEM to unveil an electric boom lift, featuring a completely mobile, self-contained AC drive system, the industry couldn't help but take notice.

Although new to the access industry, AC drive systems are a proven technology, having been used in the industrial forklift market for many years. Their advantages include increased efficiency, faster speed, more precise maneuverability, and brushless motors...Read Full Story

ALL Erection & Crane Sets 184' Bridge with Two-Crane Lift

Veteran's Glass City Skyway Bridge Makes Its Debut

Canadian Crane Operators on Strike

Skyjack Offers Extended Warranty

A Booming Achievement
Skyjack introduces its all-new SJ45 boom lift.
Part One
By Guy Ramsey

Skyjack's SJ45T boom lift is designed for reliability and easy service.

Re-entering the boom lift market was something Skyjack did for many reasons, but the most compelling was that they believed they could leverage the loyalty customers have for their scissor lifts. Skyjack scissor lift owners appreciate the company's dedication to its stated philosophy, which is to build machines with the lowest cost of ownership.

Skyjack's absence from the boom lift market could be compared to a major auto manufacturer not offering a pick-up truck. Strategically you need to be a full line producer to attain full market potential. If you don't think so, just look at Toyota . Arguably the best auto maker in the world, yet that company felt it needed trucks to step to the very top of the ladder.

Key components to fulfilling these goals are to design products to be both reliable and easy to service...Read Full Story

Bob's Crane and Rigging Handbook Now Available in Spanish

Haulotte Appoints Head of UK Subsidiary

EQUIPCO Opens Terex Construction Dealership in New Orleans

IMT Launches Certified Used Equipment Initiative

Garden State Engine & Equipment Celebrates 30 Years

Gilbert, Va., June 2007 -

Photo from MSHA

A 49 year-old operator technician with 30 years mining experience was killed at an iron ore operation. At the time of the accident, the man was using a 20-ton rough-terrain crane to lift a section of pipeline that had been removed prior to a routine blasting operation. The outriggers were not used, and the crane tipped onto its side. According to MSHA, the victim jumped or fell as the crane was tipping over and was crushed when the crane landed on him.

Read the rest of this accident here.




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