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New repair facility for H&E
H&E Equipment Services has opened a new EnCore crane remanufacturing facility to service Manitowoc cranes in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, USA
Stable third quarter for Ramirent
Ramirent sees slim sales growth following months of decline and carries out cost reduction initiatives, including restructuring in Norway
Global construction equipment industry to gather in Shanghai
With nearly 3,000 exhibitors from 40 countries expected to take part in the exhibition, this year’s Bauma China promises to be a major event for the global construction equipment industry
CPA provides outrigger load calculator
New ground conditions guidance document – free to download from Construction Plant-hire Association – offers quick calculation guide for outrigger mats
Terex sells 51% of ASV to Manitex
Deal sees manufacturer form compact tracked loaders and skid steer joint venture with Manitex
Terex feels margin pressure
Previously announced challenges in the cranes sector and unfavourable exchange rates pushed Terex’s profits lower in Q3, despite an increase in revenues
New Gulf branch for Crane Rental
Crane Rental Corporation, headquartered in Florida, USA, will open a new office and equipment yard in Alabama
Hartela outsources cranes to Ramirent
Finnish contractor signs five-year agreement with rental company to outsource its fleet of tower cranes
IronPlanet launches online government surplus marketplace
GovPlanet is new platform for buying and selling used government assets including trucks, trailers, generators, wheeled loaders, cranes and dozers
Tat Hong revenue down
Crane company Tat Hong Holdings (Tat Hong), based in Singapore, released its financial results for the first quarter of 2015 financial year with a decline in revenue
Mediaco acquires Lander Manutention
Crane rental and material handling group Mediaco has acquired fellow French crane and handling equipment rental company Lander Manutention to strengthen its presence in the Auvergne region
Essex Rental reports increased demand
Crane rental specialist sees demand and rental duration increase in second quarter, but growth does not translate into increased profit
Zoomlion buys into Raxtar
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. has acquired 35% of Netherlands-based hoist and mast climbing equipment manufacturer Raxtar.
A record half year for Palfinger
Revenue for the first half of 2014 at Palfinger was a record €540 million (US$ 729 million), up nearly 14 % on the €475 million ($641 million) from the same period a year earlier
Dates and new venue announced for BICES 2015
September 22 – 25 confirmed for Beijing equipment exhibition, which will move to the New Beijing International Exhibition Center (NBIEC).
GGR Group on Crossrail
UK lifting specialist GGR Group has provided a Unic URW-706 mini spider crane for UK-based contractor, the Lakesmere Group, to help install ventilation louvers at Canary Wharf station in London, UK
Hewden adds cranes to Core Fleet project
UK-based rental company extends Core Fleet Guarantee project, introduced in 2013, to include its three most requested cranes
Terex Q2 revenues up +10%
Material Handling & Port Solutions and Genie drive revenues as markets bounce back in Western Europe and North America
TNT acquires Rent-A-Crane
Texas, USA-based TNT Crane & Rigging continues its expansion with the acquisition of the Rent-a-Crane rental company
Cunzolo helps with World Cup preparations
Brazilian rental firm provided access platforms and cranes to a number of construction sites in run up to football tournament
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