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October 23, 2008
Vol. 5, Issue 20

2008 Lift and Access Equipment Showcase

Maximum Capacity Media, publisher of Lift and Access, will host its annual Equipment Showcase Oct. 27-30, 2008. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort in Chandler, Ariz., and will allow scissor lift and telehandler manufacturers to feature equipment.

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AWP Safety: A Grassroots Movement
By Katie Parrish

 

October 22, 2008 – Since the early 20th century, modern cranes and forklifts have been employed regularly on construction projects. And today it’s not uncommon to meet generations of crane and forklift operators, proudly sharing stories about their dad, uncle, or grandpa on the jobs that built America's infrastructure.

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Haulotte Group, Bil-Jax Debut as Single Company


High-Reach Company's New Name Evokes Product Offerings

All Erection Trains Inspectors, Welders Through Manitowoc Course

Manitou Buys 9 Million Shares of Gehl Common Stock

Capital Safety Rolls Out Updated i-Safe Software



Two Products Added to Field ID Family


Field ID is now
available
for
manufacturers
and site safety
applications.

October 22, 2008 – N4 Systems Inc., Toronto, Ontario, has introduced two additional Field ID products to its family of RFID-enabled inspection, safety, and maintenance software solutions. Now available is Field ID for manufacturers and for site safety applications. Field ID Manufacturer allows companies to trace the products they make from the point of manufacture, through distribution, to end users. Using RFID technology, manufacturers can collect data on the date of manufacture, batch numbers, and manufacturing certificates. Once the product is in the field, its performance can be assessed, allowing the manufacturer to improve products based on users’ needs.

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Insurance Provider to Hold Training Workshops for Crane Owners

Doosan Infracore Names President

Sunbelt to Open AWP Branch in Virginia

Skyjack Names Papé Material Handling Dealer for VR Telehandlers

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Waltham, Mass., October 2008 – One man died and another was seriously injured after an 85-foot boom lift they were working in toppled over at a construction site.

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