April 2, 2008	Vol. 5, Issue 7

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'Heavy Hitters' Show an Interest in Manitou's Big New Telehandlers

The MHT 10210 features a capacity of 28,600 pounds at its 31'8" maximum lift height.

April 2, 2008 - Last month, Manitou North America, Waco, Texas, introduced its biggest-ever telescopic handlers at ConExpo. Having success in Europe and other parts of the world for more than seven years, the 36,000-pound capacity MHT 10160 and the new  46,000-pound MHT 10210 are the first models in Manitou's heavy rough-terrain telescopic handler range that will be offered in the United States.

One of the first U.S. buyers of the MHT 10160 is Wisconsin-based Ideal Crane Rental, which Bob Kalhagen, owner of Ideal Crane Rental, said the company plans to use the heavy-duty machine as an alternative to operating multiple cranes in power plant and wind generator construction...Read Full Story

Liebherr Tower Cranes Hired for Trump Tower

Crosby Adds Sling Connector to Accessory Lineup

Xtreme Names New VP Sales and Marketing

New Joysticks Can be Customized to Suit Operator Needs

Green Fever
Environmental awareness is sweeping the nation. Now the industry's manufacturers are taking the lead on this hot topic.
By Erin Whitehead

Erin Whitehead

April 2, 2008 - Every time I turn on the radio, scan online news sites or open my inbox, it seems that there is a clip, story or email about environmental issues, greenhouse gases or fuel efficiency. Even movies about the environment and global warming have become blockbusters. While some still believe that global warming is a myth, it definitely doesn't hurt to try to lessen our impact on the environment. After all, we only have one Earth. Why not try to conserve it for future generations?...Read Full Story




ALL Crane Lifts Piece of History at Marshall University

Donaldson Introduces Filtration, Hydraulic Technology

Dana Introduces Transmission, Drivetrain Systems

Manitowoc Dedicates New Shady Grove Facility

ARA Elects Board Members, Recognizes Service

Bartonville, Ill., March 2008 - Workers went home early at a steel and wire company after one of their own was killed in a crane accident on the job. The county coroner said the 62-year-old crane operator was attempting to remove steel with his crane from a flatbed semi, and the crane apparently tipped on its side.

Read the rest of this accident here.







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