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Sky Lift invests in Snorkel booms
Polish rental company Sky Lift has expanded its fleet with two new Snorkel A38E electric articulated booms
Boom series launch from Haulotte
Haulotte Group has launched a new series of rough terrain articulated booms in the 16 m working height category, AI can exclusively reveal.
APEX launch for CTE truck mounts
CTE will launch two truck mounted articulated booms at APEX, taking place in June this year.
Teupen debuts TL63A to North America
Tuepen used ConExpo to debut its TL63A articulated boom, introduce new machine nomenclature and announce two new personnel appointments.
Elliott Equipment hits 'high note' with new AWP
Elliott Equipment Company debuted two new units at ConExpo, including a 210-foot aerial work platform and a 45-ton boom truck.
JLG innovates with hybrid boom launch
JLG Industries has launched, what it describes, as the world’s first true four-wheel electric-drive hybrid boom.
Kimberly critisises HSE Genie Z-135/70 boom safety alert
UK-based rental company says advice to correctly calibrate Z-135/70 boom sensors does not rule out the risk of human error and that additional safeguards are required.
HSE issues Genie Z-135/70 safety alert
The HSE says all Genie Z-135/70 booms must be calibrated correctly - those that have not been through the appropriate checks should be removed from service.
AFI invests heavily in electric
UK-based AFI has invested £2 million (US$3.3 million) in 90 Skyjack electric scissors, 15 Genie bi-energy booms and a range of truck mounts.
Antoniolli expands fleet and depots
As part of its expansion plans, Italian rental company Antoniolli is investing in 30 new aerial work platforms, including 21 CTE ZED 20.2 H truck mounts, and nine Genie booms.
Skyjack opens in Germany and Sweden
Canada-based Skyjack has opened two sales and service centres in Scandinavia and Germany in a bid to develop its market for booms in those regions
SRS invests in Snorkels
One of Japan’s leading equipment rental companies is making a strategic investment in electric Snorkel machines
AFI makes green investments
UK-based AFI-Uplift has purchased 35 new Niftylift platforms as part of a major green investment in its hire, delivery and service van fleet
The rise of the superboom is upon us but not all manufacturers are choosing to play ball. AI reports
The rise of the superboom is upon us but not all manufacturers are choosing to play ball. AI reports
JLG promises new super-boom
JLG will add another super-boom to its Ultra Boom range, possibly to rival Terex AWP’s new 54.9 m (180 ft) SX-180
Sinoboom raises the stakes with new factory
Facility in Changsha, China will increase production from 300 units annually to 5000 units each year
Kimberly Access orders 50 booms from JLG and Terex AWP
Order 'reinforces position as major provider of big booms' says Kimberly.
Haulotte to produce more booms in Ohio
With the North American market gaining steam, Haulotte will begin to produce more booms for the North American market at its manufacturing facility in Ohio, ALH has learned.
Skyjack's 63-foot boom goes into production
Skyjack's new rough terrain SJ 63AJ is now in production, and on schedule, the company said.
JLG launches 'basic spec' booms for Asia
New low-cost booms from JLG's Chinese factory will be sold in Asian markets such as Chiina, Singapore and India, but not in Australia or Latin America.
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