July 15, 2009	Vol. 6, Issue 13

For the fifth year, Lift and Access is holding the Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Aerial Platforms (LLEAP) Awards, which are intended to recognize products, accessories, or design concepts that are considered innovative or have advanced the state of the lifting equipment industry. To qualify for consideration, products must have been introduced or delivered to the North American market between April 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009.

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Lift and Access Recognizes Hard-Working Industry Professionals
People of Distinction program names influential leaders in the lifting equipment industry.

Heede Southeast's Mike Kenna is recognized for his leadership in this year's program.

July 14, 2009 – Within any organization, there is a person, department, or team whose work not only benefits the employer but also contributes positively to the industry. Through the People of Distinction recognition program, Lift and Access acknowledges those in the lifting equipment industry who have made a difference through research, innovation, creativity, and hard work. To qualify for People of Distinction, an individual, department, or team had to be nominated by an employer, customer, client, or other industry professional for his achievement in product development or engineering, safety, service, maintenance, sales or marketing development, or other similar activity.

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JLG to Recall More than 550 Employees

Manitex International Acquires Badger Equipment Company

Trico Lift Opens Second Texas Location

Liebherr’s Service Program Aids in World Cup Stadium Development

How Do Retreads Stack Up?
Making the case for retreaded tires.
By Harvey Brodsky

Harvey Brodsky

July 14, 2009 – One of my favorite movie comedies has a scene where a fellow’s wife peeked through a window and saw him in bed with another woman. When she confronted him, he denied it and said: “Who are you going to believe, me or your stinkin’ eyes?”

I mention this because a great frustration to our industry is the notion that some fleet managers still have, which is that retreaded tires can’t be depended on for reliability. Our industry suffers from what I call the “Rodney Dangerfield” effect; in the words of the comedian, “We don’t get no respect.” However, the facts are 180 degrees different.

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Reaching the Breaking Point: Genie Machines Assist Television Series

H&E Opens Sacramento Branch

Tadano Warns Customers of Counterfeit Cranes

Industry Reacts to N.Y. Crane Database

East Greenbush, N.Y., June 2009 – A 57-year-old man working on a utility project was severely injured after a nearby crane became electrified and energized the ground surrounding the machine. Standing on the ground, the man’s clothes ignited and burned his body.

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