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Tall Crane multi-million Alimak order
Alimak Group has received a SEK 9 million order in Canada for construction hoists to be delivered during the third and fourth quarter of 2015
Lavendon Group brings Africa to the UK
Powered access company announces partnership with the Zoological Society of London to raise funds for wildlife conservation
Alimak hoists head to Australia
The order includes four mid- and high-speed twin elevator hoists, ordered by Lendlease, for work at 90 m to 140 m
Geda supplies lifts in Azerbaijan
Eight Geda 2 PK crane operator hoists are playing their part in the construction of the National Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan
Vertical endeavors
Mast-climbing equipment continues to gain traction within the industry. ALH and AI take a look at recent projects and news
ReechCraft debuts modular transport hoist system
The company used World of Concrete 2015 to show its new wares
Ramirent major Geda order
The Ramirent order includes 25 Geda 300 Z/ZP and 20 Geda 500 Z/ZP transport platforms for use in Finland.
Bigge adds construction hoists to Texas fleets
The company has expanded in Dallas and Houston by adding 150 hoists across both locations.
The X-Games calls on Fischbacher
Fischbacher supplied a Geda transport platform to help build a giant scaffold ramp and lift competitors for extreme sports event the X-Games
Sky Climber debuts 'smart' hoist
Shown for the first time during World of Concrete, Sky Climbers new FNX hoist is loaded with features and smart technology.
GJJ plans assembly plants in India and Brazil
China's largest hoist manufacturer continues export investment with plans for two assembly plants in 2013.
Enter the MastClimber20 list
Access, Lift & Handlers has started compiling data for its annual MastClimber20 (M20) report. The M20 ranks mast climber-owning rental companies in North America by number of drives it owns. In order to make the list as concise as possible, we need your information.
Zoomlion has global ambitions for construction hoist business
Chinese manufacturer wants to be biggest global player within five years.
Mills Rental placed orders worth US$80 million in third quarter
The access and telehandler rental division of Mills Estuturas e Servicos de Engenharia in Brazil has placed orders worth US$80 million for additional equipment to the end of 2011. The investment will allow it to “meet the huge demand and to guarantee the expansion plan of the rental division”.
Alimak Hek to open Brazilian regional office
Alimak Hek will open a new regional sales office in Brazil on 1 January 2011. Company veteran Pepe Olguin has been named managing director of Alimak Hek Brazil.
Bobcat launches telehandler hoist and jib attachments
Bobcat's new range of hydraulic hoist and extension jib attachments adds additional flexibility to telehandlers
Alimak Hek to phase-out Champion brand
Alimak Hek is discontinuing its Champion brand of industrial and construction hoists and will cease production at its Texas, US location.
Harsco identifies product development priorities for Europe
Germany, Sweden and Norway will be among the first target markets in Europe for Harsco Infrastructure’s plan to extend mechanical access equipment throughout its operations.
Geda adds lightweight transport platform
Geda adds to hoist range Germany’s Geda uses Bauma to further extend its vertical transport range, with a new lightweight transport hoist and the now complete range of PH construction hoists.
Sky Climber goes higher
Suspended access company Sky Climber shows off its newest mast-climber.
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