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| March 25, 2009 |
Vol. 6, Issue 6 |
Recognize Valuable Team Members with People of Distinction
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.
Crane Evolution
Grove TM500E-2’s outsourced chassis allows for more strength, less fuel consumption and lighter taxes.
By Erin Whitehead
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Because of the shape of the crane subframe, the TM500E-2 doesn’t require a fifth stabilizer in the front. |
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March 25, 2009 – In recent years, product development in the North American truck crane market has primarily been limited to the typical model upgrades—longer booms and greater capacity. Today, however, the industry is experiencing a design revival. New approaches, especially regarding chassis integration, give crane buyers better operational efficiencies and greater specification flexibility.
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Manulift Distributes Xtreme Telehandlers in Canada
Link-Belt CEO Named VP of Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Industry Remembers Rigging Trainer Arsenault
MSA Heavy Worker Lanyards Rated to 400 Pounds
Skyjack VR-642D Telehandler Boasts Fine Design and Capabilities
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Skyjack showed off the VR-642D at the Showcase. |
March 24, 2009 – Formerly an Ingersoll Rand product, the VR Series telehandlers, including the VR-642, VR-843, VR-1044, and VR-1056, were purchased by Volvo in 2007 before being acquired by Guelph, Ontario-based Skyjack last year. The VR Series is now being manufactured at Skyjack’s new Guelph facility.
The Skyjack VR-642D’s design is virtually the same as when it was under Ingersoll Rand’s ownership; the only changes to date have been updates to the exterior paint color. Skyjack will be looking at product improvements after receiving input from its dealers.
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Insurance Program Protects the Small Crane Business
JLG Publishes Telehandler Accessories and Attachments Guide
Merlo Compact Telehandler Built for Confined Spaces
Bigge Crane Steps in as Solar Power Heats Up
Safety Brake Fixes Faulty Winch System
Sardis City, Ala., March 2009 – A 25-year-old man painting the awning over the fuel pumps of a Sardis City gas station received a shock after his head contacted a high-tension electric wire. According to news reports, the man was elevated on a scissor lift when his head touched the power line.
Read the rest of this accident here.
 
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