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Strong first half for Lavendon
Lavendon Group had a strong first half of the year with revenue up 13% to £134.2m ($177.3 million), representing growth in the UK, Middle East and France
Compact Power Equipment Rental expands range
US rental distributor to roll out new equipment from Ausa, Gehl, Genie and Toro at Home Depot stores nationwide
Able takes delivery of first North American Falcon FS170T
New York-based Able Equipment has received the 170-foot working height compact unit
Operations appointment at Star Platforms
Star Platforms has promoted Ian Mitchell to the role of operations director. He has been in the industry since 1999, beginning his career erecting towers at Instant Zip-Up
Skyjack sales up
The Industrial segment of Linamar group, mainly Skyjack, saw sales increase 2.1% in the second quarter of 2016, although operating income decreased 3.3%
In use adjustment launch from Capital Safety
Working at height specialist Capital Safety has launched the Trigger Positioning Lanyard series, allowing the user to easily adjust the length of the lanyard during use
Engineering VP appointed by SafeWorks
SafeWorks has appointed Vishnu Irigireddy as vice president of global engineering, with his experience in developing and launching new products.
Tracked solution for lightning protection
The capabilities of a tracked platform from Wilson Access were put to the test to overcome a number of challenges facing contractors at the Clifton Observatory in Bristol, UK
AWP joystick launch
Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division has launched the JC4000, a joystick designed specifically for use with aerial work platforms
Skyjacks for London landmarks
A fleet of Skyjack electric scissors and vertical mast lifts are helping to build two new landmarks in London, UK
Elavation invests in Snorkel masts
UK-based rental company Elavation has added Snorkel TM12 self propelled mast lifts to its fleet. Elavation said Snorkel's UK-based factory was a factor in choosing it
Magni model production-ready
Italy-based Magni’s 6 tonne capacity TH 6.20 telehandler, launched at Bauma, is now production-ready, with the first deliveries set between September and October
New tracks for Fast Plant
Fast Plant, based in the UK, is expanding its fleet of Lithium-powered tracked booms with two Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 and one Lightlift 20.10
U.S. Battery redesigns US 8VGCE XC2
The 8-volt, deep-cycle battery now has more amp-hour performance
SmartEquip expands network by 10%
Since July, the company has added a number of new additions to its online network
Atlanta JCB joins JCB North American dealer network
To celebrate its grand opening, Atlanta JCB will offer special discounts on all JCB equipment during the month of September
Genie creates commercial strategy role
Adam Rimmer has been appointed Genie vice president, commercial strategy and operations at Terex AWP. He rejoins Genie following roles within Terex
ALH C&A draws numerous entries
More than 50 entries poured in for the second ALH Conference & Awards
Refurb brings Liftluxs up to scratch
PSR is giving a new lease of life to high capacity Liftlux scissors belonging to UK-based Nationwide Platforms through a major refurbishment programme
Quadruple launch from Ruthmann
Ruthmann will launch four truck mounts this year; the Steiger T 650 HF and T 750 HF in the highflex range and two yet unconfirmed models on 3.5 tonne chassis
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