April 15, 2009	Vol. 6, Issue 7

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.

Compact Contender
Aichi's SV1930C scissor lift shows off efficiency and smooth drive.

This prototype machine was brought especially for the Showcase.

April 14, 2009 – The North American scissor lift industry’s newest contender, Aichi, debuted the SV1930C prototype at the Lift and Access Showcase. The unit was shipped from Japan to Chandler, Ariz., specifically for the event.

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Mini-Cranes Maximize Vegas

As Industry Contracts, Trailer-Mounted Aerials Make Economic Sense

CCAA Conducts Tower Crane Inspector Exam

Eaton Adds Multilingual Classes and Training Equipment

Slim and Trim Grove AT Turns Heads

The 135-ton GMK 5135 joins Grove’s five-axle line. It replaces the GMK 5120B, one of Grove’s most popular AT models.

April 14, 2009 – Last fall, Manitowoc unveiled the GMK 5135, the newest member of its five-axle Grove all-terrain (AT) crane lines, during an open house held at the Manitowoc, Wis., company’s Wilhelmshaven, Germany, facility. Equipped with a five-section telescopic boom, the crane was displayed in a demonstration event on the company’s test pad, one of several new introductions shown off to customers and dealers. Next week, the crane will also be shared with attendees at Intermat 2009 in Paris, France.

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Bigge Updates Training Facility

Gehl May Face Bankruptcy

ICUEE 2009 Registration Now Open

U.S. Census Reports Construction Spending

AEM Honored for Construction Challenge Program

Brantford, Ontario, March 2009 – A 63-year-old forklift operator was killed when part of a retaining wall pinned him against his machine. He was pronounced dead at the accident, which took place at a waste and recycling facility.

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