March 11, 2009	Vol. 6, Issue 5

Lift and Access magazine will again recognize outstanding leadership among the people of the industry with its annual People of Distinction recognition program. Individuals, departments and teams who have made a difference through their philanthropy, creativity, research, innovation, or hard work can be nominated for the award.
Entries must be submitted by April 24.
Click here for more information.



Low Profile, High Marks
Pettibone's 744 Extendo provides easy access and superior visibility.

The Pettibone 744 Extendo boasts easy access to service points.

March 11, 2009 – With a more than 128-year heritage, Baraga, Mich.-based Pettibone is still innovative, manufacturing telehandlers with features that are anything but antiquated. The company presented the 744 Extendo telehandler at the Equipment Showcase. The machine boasts the largest cylinders, rods, pins, bushings, and chains in the industry, according to John Graham, western regional manager.

Read Full Story – View Product Video  

The Electric Lasso
By Rick Raef

Rick Raef

March 11, 2009 – Anyone who hasn’t grown up on ranches and ranges can’t help but be intrigued by a cowboy’s ability to handle a rope, ride a horse and roll a Prince Albert smoke all at the same time. And it seems that no matter if it were cow, calf, or doe-eyed ranch house Belle, a well-thrown lasso always seems to snag the object of the cowboy’s desire.

Read Full Story

ARA Publishes State of the Rental Industry Report

Linamar Industrial Segment Sales Down 45 Percent

Terex AWP Appoints Global Director, Product Manager

Teams Advance in AEM’s Construction Challenge

Chester, Conn., March 2009 – A crane operator was forced to wait in the crane’s cab for two hours after the arm of the crane hit live power lines.

Read the rest of this accident here.







We'd like to hear from you. Please click here for contact information.